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Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Palmer, AK
  • Popular LocationPalmer Visitor Information Center6 min drive
  • Popular LocationReindeer Farm7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPalmer Golf Course10 min drive
  • AirportAnchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)49 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Palmer

City center stay.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cabin, you'll find Colony House Museum and Mat-Su Visitors Center. Palmer Visitor Information Center and Bodenburg Butte are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Palmer Visitor Information Center - 6 min drive
  • Reindeer Farm - 7 min drive
  • Musk Ox Farm - 9 min drive
  • Palmer Golf Course - 10 min drive
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 21 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Palmer City Alehouse - 6 min drive
  • Sluice Box Tavern - 11 min drive
  • Sophia's Cafe - 11 min drive
  • Noisy Goose Cafe - 8 min drive
  • Starbucks - 7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road

Your home away from home! Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road offers luxury and convenience with amazing views. This newly built cabin, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining and 2 living areas is just 4 miles from the heart of historical Palmer. Enjoy Hatcher's pass, Knik Glacier and many more local adventures while being centrally located to Denali and the Kenai Peninsula. Come stay with us at the gateway of your next Alaskan adventure!

Nestled off the Old Glenn Highway this cabin shares acreage with our home and three other cabins.* Among manicured lawns and wild wood each cabin offers a semi-private outdoor area with a gas grill and firepit. If you're looking to adventure by foot the Matanuska River and paved walking/biking path are immediately across the street. Inside the cabin you will find 2 bedrooms with king beds, 2 queen sleeper sofas with memory foam mattresses, 2 full bathrooms with six foot soaker tubs, full kitchen-well stocked for cooking, dining area, cozy loft, and all the amenities that are sure to make your stay relaxing! Constructed with exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and superior craftsmanship you will be sure to get the feel of Alaska when you stay at The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road.

We invite guests to explore the wooded area immediately surrounding the cabins. Please be aware that moose and other wildlife (we have never seen a bear, thankfully!) do venture through the property quite often so please stay alert. Guests are also invited to use the grassy areas of the property with the understanding that we may be using them as well. We enjoy meeting and mingling with our guests so feel free to join us anytime!

Parking for 1 vehicle is available immediately in front of the cabin. There is a close parking area for additional vehicles. 2 vehicles are included in a reservation. If you will need additional parking please reach out for approval. No RV's

The cabin driveway enters and exits the Old Glenn Highway and there are only a few other houses nearby, which gives you a nice remote feeling with the every day conveniences of being close to town.

*We are excited to be constructing 3 more cabins on this property. We make an effort to limit active construction while we are hosting guests but you will see the buildings and area under construction.

We have a family with young kids who love to be outside. They are very respectful of boundaries and the cabin area but may occasionally be seen and/or heard in the backyard.

Feel free to stop by the main house at any time!

We have previously had this property listed on VRBO, and other sites, through a third party booking company. Unfortunately, when we decided to directly host our property we had to create a new listing and the reviews did not come with us. Here are some of the most recent reviews submitted to our previous listing.

"New, clean, well appointed property. Laundry is a bonus. Owner appears to be building a couple more cabins. Great consideration for large family travels." -Jeffery

"Gorgeous small cabin in a great location in Palmer! Great response time from host and very accommodating, with a very clean and quite cabin. Highly recommend!" -Amanda

"Amazing place to stay! We really enjoyed and highly recommend!"-Batsheva

"Our group consisted of 4 siblings + spouses on our trip and this cabin was perfect for what we were looking for. The cabin is brand new, its well built with tasteful finishings, comfortably slept all of us, and very clean. The amount of Airbnb’s that check all those boxes are slim picking in Anchorage/ Palmer area so we were glad to find this one.

Our group was there to visit a family member that lives in the area and to take in as much of Alaska as possible so we didn’t spend a lot of time in the cabin outside of a few meals, to sleep, and use as a launching point for Seward & Denali on various days.

Toni was a great host and was easy to reach and communicate with. She was also very accommodating in that we were allowed to have 2-3 vehicles on the property and were allowed to have day guests over for meals/ to meet up for hikes and stuff. You wouldn’t really want to try to put any more people than 8 adults overnight in that cabin.

They are building additional units on the property which will add some much needed great places to the AirB** inventory in Alaska.

Would recommend staying here and would stay again on a future trip!"

-Joseph

"This is a great house to stay in! It’s right near Palmer, lots of nearby activities and hikes and an hour drive from the matanuska glacier. The interior is beautiful and comfortable with historical touches. It’s hosted by a great family who are nearby and available for questions and suggestions. We would definitely stay here again!" -Christine

"We loved our stay at Toni & Ben's property! It is beautiful & in a great location. The home was very clean & well-stocked. The hosts were very accommodating with getting firewood for us to use in their fire pit & when my daughter left an item behind, Toni responded quickly & was able to locate the item which we picked up from her days later. We would highly recommend this property for your Alaskan trip!" -Dawn

Property manager

Toni Miller

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: ages 0-17

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road Cabin
Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road Palmer
Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road Cabin Palmer

Frequently asked questions

How close is Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road to the airport?

This cabin is 44.2 mi (49-min drive) away from the Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road to downtown Palmer?

This cabin is 3.4 mi away from Butte.

Colonist Camp @The Lodges on the Old Mountain Road Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jane n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Palmer “The Quiet Side of Anchorage”
Our accommodations were very comfortable for the four of us. (Two couples). Palmer was centrally located for the things we wanted to see in the area. Native Heritage Center/Hatcher’s Pass/ Alaskan Railroad. There were some nice trails locally also. All around enjoyable experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
SPOILED !
This was our very first time booking through VRBO - we are spoiled ! Such a beautiful spot and great location for first time Alaska visitors! We were looking for somewhere that had a king bed , laundry and space to spread out and relax at night. Toni has all these boxes checked and MORE ! Toni was very responsive to any email questions when preparing to arrive ! The property was quiet ! Which surprised us as the host has children!!! We love to see and hear kids playing so this would not have bothered us !!! Pristine property! If we plan a return trip to Alaska we will definitely stay here and we have already recommended this spot to friends ! Very happy couple from the East Coast !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooks S., Wilmington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home, Great location!
Great place, would absolutely rent again. Very clean and well laid out. Very comfortable. 5 stars!.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

LARRY H., Walter's ok

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
It's in a good location & is a nice, clean place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful & cozy home
House itself is beautifully done, very clean, has everything one needs to stay for a while. So much to do in the surrounding area! Hoping to make it back to Alaska and stay in the same place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cabin!!
Loved everything about the cabin, our host, property, location, and amenities! We definitely recommend and will be coming back! Mexican place Froggy Daze kiosk in motel parking lot was great! Evangelos in Wasilla was phenomenal! The drive to Alaska Wildlife Conservation, Portage Glacier, and Whittier was a great day trip - a Must Do! Loved Talkeetna and Denali zip lines. Denali Hwy was a great two day drive!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Enjoyed our stay. Place was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay!!
The cabin was so clean and very nice. We loved are stay at the Millers and they were so helpful nd kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A true gem
What a gem this property is! Perfectly maintained, clean and with all the extras. We really enjoyed staying here with our family of 6. Beds and linens were comfortable too! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randilynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved staying at the Lodges and will be back next time we are in Alaska. Thank you so much.
Very enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023