The Glacier Breeze cabin is tucked away in the Knik River Valley, surrounded in all directions by amazing views of the beautiful Chugach Mountains. Come relax close to many great Alaskan experiences and feel like you truly are in the last frontier, instead of just in another town. With moose right outside your window, the northern lights dancing above, a fire crackling in the stove and panoramic mountains, the Glacier Breeze can give you a great sample of what makes Alaska so unique and awesome!
The space
The 280 sq ft open floor plan cabin is delightfully set up for a comfortable stay for up to two people. Perfect for a romantic getaway, an adventure home base or just an escape from the hustle of town. Or even all of the above! With Ted Stevens airport only one hour away, the cabin also makes for great destination to start or end your trip to get a great nights sleep while getting that first, or final, taste of the tranquil Alaskan surroundings. With plenty of activities to do in the area, even in the winter, the cabin also makes for an excellent home base for an extended stay while enjoying all the winter activities that makes Alaska fun even in the cold. The experience here is so unique that it’s become a place for locals to come get away!
Worried about being surprised by the cleaning fees and checkout chores? You can already start to relax! We do not have a cleaning fee and the only thing we ask at check out is to make sure you have your stuff and to put the heat on low if it’s freezing out. After all, it’s you that’s here on vacation, not us!
So what’s the cabin have to offer you? It may be a tiny cabin, but it’s loaded with comforts and hand crafted details!
The open floor plan living area has a comfortable love seat with entertainment provided via a TV loaded with several streaming services. If you would prefer some auditory entertainment, an Alexa speaker is waiting for your request for soothing tunes of your choice to further enhance the already relaxing atmosphere. Should you prefer to just unplug from the outside world you can choose from assorted board games or Alaskan themed books to chill out with.
A wood stove with supplied firewood will keep you toasty through the chilly Alaskan nights , we will of coarse be glad to explain how to use it should you not be familiar with operating one.
The full size memory foam Murphy bed is layered in soft, hypoallergenic and sustainably sourced bamboo sheets topped by a warm down alternative comforter. Add in the crackling sound of the wood slowly burning in the stove and you will for sure get a great nights sleep!
Blackout blinds are installed on the windows for those not so dark summer Alaskan nights.
The amply equipped kitchen includes a stove, full size refrigerator, toaster, blender, crock pot, pans and the utensils you need to prepare your favorite meals. Craving a coffee or other hot beverage fix? We have you covered with the choice of a drip pot, Kureg or French press with an assortment of coffee and tea, featuring locally sourced samples. If you need something that’s not on hand, let us know and we may have it to bring out to the cabin for you to use. Not up to cooking? We would be glad to recommend a local restaurant depending on what you may be in the mood for. The Palmer area has some great locally owned restaurants, many that serve locally sourced foods. It might surprise you what is produced here in the Matsu Valley!
The private bathroom features a tub/shower combo with body wash, shampoo and conditioner provided.
Fast 50mb Wifi is provided for your entertainment and work needs.
Bear spray and bug spray are also supplied to help keep some of the more aggressive residents at bay while out exploring the area. Please do let us know if you use the bear spray so we can replace it with a new one for the next guests, and we aren’t going to lie, we would want to hear the story!
As if all that was not all the reason you needed to stay at Glacier Breeze, the cabin is conveniently located nearby several popular attractions:
Knik Glacier tours and winter fat tire bike access to glacier - 1 mile
Knik Glacier Helicopter tours. Several glacier tour options, heli-skiing, heli-hiking, dog sledding on the glacier in the summer and custom tours to create your own adventure. - 2 miles
Pioneer Ridge trailhead - 4 miles
Guided fishing on the Knik River and other valley rivers- Close!
49th State Motor Tours - 13 miles
Reindeer Farm - 14 miles
Alaska Horse Adventures - 14 miles
Pyrah’s Pioneer Peak Farm - 15 miles
Musk Ox Farm - 21 miles
Alaska Zipline Adventure Park - 23 miles
Hatcher Pass Area - 36 miles
Snowhook Dogsledding, Snowmachine and ATV tours - 1 hour away
Matanuska Glacier Tours - 1 1/2 hour away
And there’s much more to do in additions to those as well and we would be glad to help you with recommendations. Then, after your day exploring the Mat-Su, you can easily be back relaxing at the Glacier Breeze after a day of making lifelong memories.
Neighbourhood Description
Palmer, Alaska, United States
The property is nestled into the 260,000+ acres of the Knik River Public Use Area in a quiet and friendly neighborhood with homes spread out on several acre lots along maintained gravel roads. Along with the adjacent almost 500,000 acre Chugach State Park, you will truly feel like you are staying in a national park. The views are amazing from the entire area!
The town of Palmer is the closest town and has numerous great locally owned restaurants and shops. This is also where the nearest grocery stores are located.
Should you desire closer supplies and meals, there is a convenience store, Butte Burger Place and Chads Pizza located about 10 miles away in Butte along the Old Glenn Highway.
Getting around
Please use caution when traveling on the Old Glen and Knik River Roads as the area is well known for the moose population. We will do our best to let you know of any travel advisories that get issued or come across the neighborhood grapevine.
During the winter, snow may temporarily impede access on roads until plows get them cleared. If you have any doubts on conditions, please message or call us and we can let you know the status.
The Glacier Breeze cabin is tucked away in the Knik River Valley, surrounded in all directions by amazing views of the beautiful Chugach Mountains. Come relax close to many great Alaskan experiences and feel like you truly are in the last frontier, instead of just in another town. With moose right outside your window, the northern lights dancing above, a fire crackling in the stove and panoramic mountains, the Glacier Breeze can give you a great sample of what makes Alaska so unique and awesome!
The space
The 280 sq ft open floor plan cabin is delightfully set up for a comfortable stay for up to two people. Perfect for a romantic getaway, an adventure home base or just an escape from the hustle of town. Or even all of the above! With Ted Stevens airport only one hour away, the cabin also makes for great destination to start or end your trip to get a great nights sleep while getting that first, or final, taste of the tranquil Alaskan surroundings. With plenty of activities to do in the area, even in the winter, the cabin also makes for an excellent home base for an extended stay while enjoying all the winter activities that makes Alaska fun even in the cold. The experience here is so unique that it’s become a place for locals to come get away!
Worried about being surprised by the cleaning fees and checkout chores? You can already start to relax! We do not have a cleaning fee and the only thing we ask at check out is to make sure you have your stuff and to put the heat on low if it’s freezing out. After all, it’s you that’s here on vacation, not us!
So what’s the cabin have to offer you? It may be a tiny cabin, but it’s loaded with comforts and hand crafted details!
The open floor plan living area has a comfortable love seat with entertainment provided via a TV loaded with several streaming services. If you would prefer some auditory entertainment, an Alexa speaker is waiting for your request for soothing tunes of your choice to further enhance the already relaxing atmosphere. Should you prefer to just unplug from the outside world you can choose from assorted board games or Alaskan themed books to chill out with.
A wood stove with supplied firewood will keep you toasty through the chilly Alaskan nights , we will of coarse be glad to explain how to use it should you not be familiar with operating one.
The full size memory foam Murphy bed is layered in soft, hypoallergenic and sustainably sourced bamboo sheets topped by a warm down alternative comforter. Add in the crackling sound of the wood slowly burning in the stove and you will for sure get a great nights sleep!
Blackout blinds are installed on the windows for those not so dark summer Alaskan nights.
The amply equipped kitchen includes a stove, full size refrigerator, toaster, blender, crock pot, pans and the utensils you need to prepare your favorite meals. Craving a coffee or other hot beverage fix? We have you covered with the choice of a drip pot, Kureg or French press with an assortment of coffee and tea, featuring locally sourced samples. If you need something that’s not on hand, let us know and we may have it to bring out to the cabin for you to use. Not up to cooking? We would be glad to recommend a local restaurant depending on what you may be in the mood for. The Palmer area has some great locally owned restaurants, many that serve locally sourced foods. It might surprise you what is produced here in the Matsu Valley!
The private bathroom features a tub/shower combo with body wash, shampoo and conditioner provided.
Fast 50mb Wifi is provided for your entertainment and work needs.
Bear spray and bug spray are also supplied to help keep some of the more aggressive residents at bay while out exploring the area. Please do let us know if you use the bear spray so we can replace it with a new one for the next guests, and we aren’t going to lie, we would want to hear the story!
As if all that was not all the reason you needed to stay at Glacier Breeze, the cabin is conveniently located nearby several popular attractions:
Knik Glacier tours and winter fat tire bike access to glacier - 1 mile
Knik Glacier Helicopter tours. Several glacier tour options, heli-skiing, heli-hiking, dog sledding on the glacier in the summer and custom tours to create your own adventure. - 2 miles
Pioneer Ridge trailhead - 4 miles
Guided fishing on the Knik River and other valley rivers- Close!
49th State Motor Tours - 13 miles
Reindeer Farm - 14 miles
Alaska Horse Adventures - 14 miles
Pyrah’s Pioneer Peak Farm - 15 miles
Musk Ox Farm - 21 miles
Alaska Zipline Adventure Park - 23 miles
Hatcher Pass Area - 36 miles
Snowhook Dogsledding, Snowmachine and ATV tours - 1 hour away
Matanuska Glacier Tours - 1 1/2 hour away
And there’s much more to do in additions to those as well and we would be glad to help you with recommendations. Then, after your day exploring the Mat-Su, you can easily be back relaxing at the Glacier Breeze after a day of making lifelong memories.
Neigbourhood Description
Palmer, Alaska, United States
The property is nestled into the 260,000+ acres of the Knik River Public Use Area in a quiet and friendly neighborhood with homes spread out on several acre lots along maintained gravel roads. Along with the adjacent almost 500,000 acre Chugach State Park, you will truly feel like you are staying in a national park. The views are amazing from the entire area!
The town of Palmer is the closest town and has numerous great locally owned restaurants and shops. This is also where the nearest grocery stores are located.
Should you desire closer supplies and meals, there is a convenience store, Butte Burger Place and Chads Pizza located about 10 miles away in Butte along the Old Glenn Highway.
Getting around
Please use caution when traveling on the Old Glen and Knik River Roads as the area is well known for the moose population. We will do our best to let you know of any travel advisories that get issued or come across the neighborhood grapevine.
During the winter, snow may temporarily impede access on roads until plows get them cleared. If you have any doubts on conditions, please message or call us and we can let you know the status.
