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Lazy Mountain Hideaway

Lazy Mountain Hideaway

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View of Lazy Mountain Hideaway from the vegetable garden
View from walk near the driveway in Autumn
Private guest space is the entire lower level with separate entrance and parking
140 year old brass bed with new memory foam Tuft & Needle mattress
Blackout shades completely darken the room for good rest.

Overview of Lazy Mountain Hideaway

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Palmer, AK
  • Popular LocationLazy Mountain11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPalmer Visitor Information Center13 min drive
  • Popular LocationMusk Ox Farm16 min drive
  • AirportAnchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Green Room

1 Double Bed

Rose Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lazy Mountain Hideaway

Lazy Mountain Hideaway is a large private living space in the lower level of our home. 1904 square feet, with separate entrance and parking. The two bedrooms each have full size beds with new Tuft & Needle memory foam mattresses. There is also a new sleeper sofa in the family room with a queen airbed. There is also a flat screen television with local channels and Roku with several streaming apps.The Jack & Jill bathroom includes a shower and a tub for soaking; hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, and locally made soap are provided. Wifi is available. The guest kitchen includes refrigerator, gas stove and oven, microwave, coffee maker, French coffee press, cookware, dishes, silverware and utensils. We provide coffee and tea, and local organic farm fresh eggs when available. The laundry has front loading washer and dryer with detergent, fabric softener, ironing board and iron.

There is a new propane barbecue grill on the guest patio, where guests can check out the vegetable garden and the amazing mountain views and sunsets.

The home sits on 21 acres on the shoulder of Lazy Mountain, just 7 miles northeast of Palmer. Guests can go for walks, cross country ski, snowshoe on trails without ever having to leave the property. Moose live in the area, and can be seen any time of the year; in the spring they will have calves with them. Neighbors raise bison and elk, and also board horses. Mountain views abound. Guests love our proximity to Palmer, the Alaska State Fair, Hatcher Pass, Matanuska Glacier, the Musk Ox and Reindeer farms, Lazy Mountain hikes, and more.

One of the best things about Lazy Mountain Hideaway is the peace and quiet. Owls can be heard calling to each other at night! And, if you're here at the right time of year, Northern Lights will be a special treat.

For guests who stay three nights or longer, we will provide a large loaf of hot homemade French bread upon request (see photo).

Property manager

Gretchen Strawn

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack and plays available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
NO pets; family/returning guests have allergies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests must submit a copy of their government issued ID prior to booking. NO PETS due to serious allergies of family and returning guests.
Do not place trash of any kind outside due to bear danger. Turn off all lights and fans whenever not in use or whenever leaving the home.
Only the number of guests registered can stay with us. No additional guests. Quiet time is between 10 pm and 7 am. We are not wheelchair accessible.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this holiday home is in a rural area. Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Musk Ox Farm and Reindeer Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Palmer, AK

What's nearby

  • Lazy Mountain - 11 min drive
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center - 13 min drive
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 14 min drive
  • Musk Ox Farm - 16 min drive
  • Reindeer Farm - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 28 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Palmer City Alehouse - 13 min drive
  • Sluice Box Tavern - 18 min drive
  • Noisy Goose Cafe - 15 min drive
  • Starbucks - 14 min drive
  • Pho and Thai Restaurant - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy Mountain Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lazy Mountain Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lazy Mountain Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lazy Mountain Hideaway located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lazy Mountain, Musk Ox Farm and Palmer Golf Course. Colony House Museum and Palmer Visitor Information Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

keith r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful out in the country setting
Easy access all ground floor, nice for wife not to have climb any stairs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We absolutely loved this place. Th hosts were very gracious and hospitable and very friendly. They let us pick raspberries from their patch and even gave us fresh vegetables from their garden for supper. Gretchen even managed to find a spot for us to hunt fossil plant material. The place was very spacious with beautiful linens and nice local art decorating the walls. The view looked out to the mountains. They provided recommendations for activities and places to visit and eat. One was to visit Hatcher Pass and pick wild huckleberries. Hatcher Pass was one of our most favorite outings. The scenery was gorgeous! We had a wonderful stay and would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th anniversary trip
Gretchen and Al afe the best. Can't wait to come back. Made us feel like family. Enjoyed fresh eggs from their chickens and the bonus was picking raspberries from their beautiful garden.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, peaceful location with gracious hosts!
I would definitely recommend Lazy Mountain rental and especially Gretchen as a host. The home was extremely clean and the beds were super comfortable. Gretchen provided us with a dozen fresh eggs and plenty of coffee and tea. The location is amazing and peaceful. We had hoped to see a moose which we didn't but Gretchen kept an eye out for us and even enlisted the neighbors. Unfortunately our stay was short (work related)but I will definitely be back with mu family for a longer visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G., Bluffton, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Refreshing time in Palmer
We were VERY satisfied with our stay at the Lazy Mountain. Gretchen and Al were very accommodating. The lower level of their home is very clean and well thought out for guests. Gretchen went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable, recommended the best things to see and do in the area, listed out restaurants and hikes, and just overall kind and hospitable. We enjoyed dinner on the patio one night with great views!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gretchen Strawn

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Al has lived in Palmer for 42 years, and Gretchen for 29 years. They love to work in their garden and go for walks on their property. Al enjoys fishing, running, and hiking. Gretchen uses her favorite recipe to smoke salmon, and we both look forward to harvesting vegetables from our garden, as well as raspberries from our berry patch.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this home the minute we saw it! It is tucked away on the side of Lazy Mountain, at the end of a very long driveway. The peace, tranquility, view and garden called to us. We love hearing the owls calling to each other at night, and experiencing the wildlife that frequent the property. A good day for us is when we don't have to leave "the hill."

What makes this property unique

Summer guests can walk the various trails on the property, grill food on the patio, and visit Matanuska Glacier, Hatcher Pass, the Musk Ox Farm, Reindeer Farm, hike to the top of Lazy Mountain, shop, dine and walk around in Palmer. On Fridays they can visit Friday Fling in Palmer, which offers produce booths from local farmers, pottery, jewelry, soaps, jellies etc. from local artisans, and many food booths.
In addition, August guests will love picking raspberries from our patch for their breakfasts, and can also find blueberries in abundance within 20 minutes of here. And August guests can go to the Alaska State Fair every day! Guests have gone on road trips to Seward, Valdez, and Denali National Park from here, using Lazy Mountain Hideaway as their home base.
Winter guests love to see the Northern Lights! Many have loved snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and sledding from their door.
We can't forget the water! We have wonderful water right from the tap, no water bottles necessary!
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