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Alaska Back Country Cottages

3.0 star property
Cottage in Palmer with free parking

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Front of property
Forget-Me-Not Cottage | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Pine Cottage | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Forget-Me-Not Cottage | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Spruce Cottage | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Alaska Back Country Cottages provides everything you need. Adventurous travelers may like the snowmobiling at this cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Pine Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Spruce Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Forget-Me-Not Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
3901 S Lindsey Cir, Palmer, AK, 99645

What's nearby

  • Reindeer Farm - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Colony House Museum - 21 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center - 21 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Musk Ox Farm - 25 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 30 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 33 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Dans - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Green Store/cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sluice Box @ Alaska State Fair - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kap's Noodle Bar - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Alaska Back Country Cottages

Cottage in Palmer with free parking
This smoke-free cottage features free self parking. All 3 individually decorated accommodations feature free WiFi and private yards. Guests will find kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Alaska Back Country Cottages offers 3 accommodations with hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

This Palmer cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Limited-hour front desk

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowmobiling
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 units
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Alaska Back Country Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alaska Back Country Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alaska Back Country Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Alaska Back Country Cottages?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alaska Back Country Cottages located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Bodenburg Butte, Reindeer Farm, and Barbel Lake. Colony House Museum and Mat-Su Visitors Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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