Wasilla Home on Memory Lake w\/ Mountain Views!
About this house rental
This Wasilla vacation rental home is situated on 1 private acre with Memory Lake frontage and mountain views. Its ideal location puts all-year recreation right at your fingertips, from swimming off the dock in the summer to ice skating and cross-country skiing in the winter. Centrally located 1 hour outside of Anchorage, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath rental is the perfect base for 10 travelers seeking the experience of a lifetime. Discover Alaska with comfort and ease from this home-away-from-home! -- THE PROPERTY -- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Full/Twin Bunk Bed | Additional Sleeping: Queen Pullout Bed Throughout 1,900 square feet of living space, this classic Alaskan house provides all the comforts of home in a quiet, private location. Surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty on 1 wooded acre, you'll feel immersed in Alaska's enchanting wilderness from the moment you arrive. Guests will be kindly provided with seasonal outdoor recreation equipment during their stay including kayaks, a flat-bottom rowboat, boat dock and fishing poles to use during the summer. In the winter, be sure to bring along your ice skates and skis! Inside you'll find all the modern conveniences and comforts you may need to have a relaxing stay, including wireless internet access, a washer and dryer and fresh linens and towels. Prepare your family's favorite meals in the fully equipped kitchen, or stream your favorite shows on one of 3 flat-screen Smart TVs - located in the living room and in 2 bedrooms. Soak in the views from the private deck, or head straight out and discover the best of Wasilla and greater Alaska in minutes! -- THE LOCATION -- Located roughly 4 miles north of central Wasilla, this property is ideally located allowing you to explore the area with ease. The Hatcher Pass Public Use Area is roughly 13 miles away, where you can gold pan, berry pick and hike in the summer, or mountain ski, sled and snowshoe in the winter. Any golfers in your group will want to bring their clubs, with Sleepy Hollow Golf Course just about 10 minutes away, Settlers Bay Golf Course 25 minutes away, and 2 fantastic courses in the greater Palmer area. Downtown Wasilla is roughly 4 miles away, where you can explore the shops and local art galleries or make a stop into the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum. If you're up for a day trip, Talkeetna is about 1 hour 28 minutes away, the Denali State Park is roughly 1 hour 38 minutes away, Seward is about 3 hours away and Anchorage is approximately 1 hour away. You can even hop on the Glenn Highway and visit Glennallen, or make the trip to the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve. -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - Please note this is a quiet residential neighborhood, loud music and gatherings are prohibited - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - Quiet hours begin at 9:00 PM each evening - NOTE: The homeowner is occasionally on the property for routine yard and house maintenance and occasionally stays overnight on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay - NOTE: This property requires stairs to access - NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
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Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(43 Reviews)
5.0
Great place! We’ll supplied, clean and spacious. Great to have kayaks and paddle boat. And all the fishing gear. Thank you!
5.0
This was my second time using this property for a multiple night stay in Wasilla. It is the perfect place to be near everything you need in Wasilla but out in a beautiful, quiet setting. I will certainly stay at this property again.
5.0
We loved the location. We took many day trips to various attractions. The lake was an added plus. We had plenty of room for everyone. We hope to make it back some day.
4.0
Good house to stay at. Well equipped home everything we needed
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at memory lake. Great location, peaceful, and picturesque. We will be back.
5.0
The property and surroundings are beautiful. The house has a functional kitchen and room for family.
5.0
Very clean, a good variety of condiments. We enjoyed meeting the owner Dan.
5.0
Awesome spot!
5.0
This property is well stocked with everyday needed items. (Toilet paper, Kleenex, towels, laundry detergent etc). The only issue for us was the hot water. Showers would go cold for several minutes in the middle of the showers. We would be sure to tell each other that we were showering so not one would turn on water somewhere else but it still happened. Not sure why but it is annoying especially when washing hair. Brrrrrr.
5.0
Great house! Great Vacation!
Our family of 10 enjoyed every minute in this lovely home! The beds were comfortable and the lake was wonderful! We made use of the kayaks and also fished. Daniel, the homeowner was so accommodating. He promptly took care of our every need. If we ever get to come back to Alaska we will definitely stay here again.
5.0
We were in love with this place and location. The home was very comfortable with lots of memories and personality written within its walls. The lake was a dream! The calm glassy water with its surrounding trees filled our souls not to mention the great fishing we all enjoyed! We drove up to Talkeetna (hour and a half away) and took a flight over Denali. Incredible and fulfilling! Thanks you Daniel for a perfect memory of our time in Wasilla! You were helpful, kind and welcoming! We will miss this place and hope to return again some day!
5.0
Alaska at its best
We were in love with this place and location. The home was very comfortable with lots of memories and personality written within its walls. The lake was a dream! The calm glassy water with its surrounding trees filled our souls not to mention the great fishing we all enjoyed! We drove up to Talkeetna (hour and a half away) and took a flight over Denali. Incredible and fulfilling! Thanks you Daniel for a perfect memory of our time in Wasilla! You were helpful, kind and welcoming! We will miss this place and hope to return again some day!
5.0
House was nice. Lake was also but didn’t use it as it rained. Quiet. Good location for getting to hiking at Hatcher’s pass, Tbird falls and Jim Creek OHV area. Went to Palmer fair.
5.0
The house sits on a peaceful, small no access lake. We enjoyed kayaking as the sun rose.
There is a large deck for entertaining.
5.0
Nice location
House was nice. Lake was also but didn’t use it as it rained. Quiet. Good location for getting to hiking at Hatcher’s pass, Tbird falls and Jim Creek OHV area. Went to Palmer fair.
5.0
Located close to town, in a neighborhood but with lake access. really well stocked home. Would totally stay again.
5.0
Perfect house for seven adults.
The house sits on a peaceful, small no access lake. We enjoyed kayaking as the sun rose.
There is a large deck for entertaining.
5.0
Awesome & Spacious
Located close to town, in a neighborhood but with lake access. really well stocked home. Would totally stay again.
5.0
We were in Alaska for a wedding with 4 kids. We’ve stayed in several Vrbo’s and this was one of the best.
It’s the perfect size for a large family. Plenty of room. Very clean. They had everything you need, almost like home.
It rained most of our stay so we didn’t get to take advantage of the lake, but the house is located not far from Wasilla and there are plenty of activities in the surrounding areas.
I would highly recommend this location.
Thanks for the great experience!!
5.0
Memory Lake
We had the most amazing trip to Alaska. Our house on Memory Lake was more than we expected. The owner provided a row boat, kayaks and a ton of fishing equipment so we were all set for evening out on the lake boating and fishing. We spent days going to Denali and walking out in the glacier which was fantastic. The owner stopped by to welcome us and provided us with great information on the area and gave us a salmon he had so we had dinner one night. Everyone was so friendly and Dan, the owner, went out of his way to make us welcome in this home.
5.0
Great location and spacious!!
We were in Alaska for a wedding with 4 kids. We’ve stayed in several Vrbo’s and this was one of the best.
It’s the perfect size for a large family. Plenty of room. Very clean. They had everything you need, almost like home.
It rained most of our stay so we didn’t get to take advantage of the lake, but the house is located not far from Wasilla and there are plenty of activities in the surrounding areas.
I would highly recommend this location.
Thanks for the great experience!!
5.0
The entire property at Memory Lake in Wasilla is So Amazing! The lake is beautiful and fishing was great. It was nice to have the fishing equipment available to use right there at the property. The kitchen is fully equipped so meal prep was not an issue. When we return to this area in Alaska to see family we will be staying at this Beautiful home that is very well kept and the owner is so very kind.
5.0
AMAZING Property
The entire property at Memory Lake in Wasilla is So Amazing! The lake is beautiful and fishing was great. It was nice to have the fishing equipment available to use right there at the property. The kitchen is fully equipped so meal prep was not an issue. When we return to this area in Alaska to see family we will be staying at this Beautiful home that is very well kept and the owner is so very kind.
1.0
1. Owner states,
"It is highly unlikely that you will see me, however on occasion, If in town, i may utilize a room behind the garage apart from the house when attending to maintenance or service." REALITY- owner stays on site the whole time, in the garage, utilizes the same deck, roams yard occasionally, and had many cars/ visitors coming and going daily!
2. Ongoing maintenance issues including an electrical wire out in the yard in the open- VERY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN. No doorknob on back door.
3. Hot water was a major issue, owner stated that the water takes a while to get hot. It did, but it also randomly got cold, especially if someone washes hands or flushes the toilet elsewhere. We had many cold showers due to this issue. The water doesn't return to warm unless you shut it off and turn it back on.
4. BEWARE of the washing machine, ruins clothing, left yellow spots on multiple garments.
5. Short steps, 2 people fell down the steps, one resulted in emergency room visit.
5. Spiders and cobwebs everywhere. Killed 3 spiders first night in the bedroom.
6. Beds were comfortable except for bunk bed, one hide-a-bed was broken.
5.0
Great lake house for staycation
We had a really nice time at this place. It's a great lake house and Daniel was very helpful. The best part is the property has a floating deck, canoe and kayaks so the entire family can enjoy the lake. Overall a great family vacation place.
1.0
WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!
1. Owner states,
"It is highly unlikely that you will see me, however on occasion, If in town, i may utilize a room behind the garage apart from the house when attending to maintenance or service." REALITY- owner stays on site the whole time, in the garage, utilizes the same deck, roams yard occasionally, and had many cars/ visitors coming and going daily!
2. Ongoing maintenance issues including an electrical wire out in the yard in the open- VERY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN. No doorknob on back door.
3. Hot water was a major issue, owner stated that the water takes a while to get hot. It did, but it also randomly got cold, especially if someone washes hands or flushes the toilet elsewhere. We had many cold showers due to this issue. The water doesn't return to warm unless you shut it off and turn it back on.
4. BEWARE of the washing machine, ruins clothing, left yellow spots on multiple garments.
5. Short steps, 2 people fell down the steps, one resulted in emergency room visit.
5. Spiders and cobwebs everywhere. Killed 3 spiders first night in the bedroom.
6. Beds were comfortable except for bunk bed, one hide-a-bed was broken.
5.0
Exactly what we needed, clean and quiet, great location.
5.0
Nice place/location
Exactly what we needed, clean and quiet, great location.
5.0
Our kids were playing in a hockey tournament,the house was so nice to come back to and unwind,loved the selection on the tv and hot water! Fully equipped and stocked with everything we needed! Would love to go back in the summer and enjoy the beautiful lake !
5.0
Quiet retreat
Our kids were playing in a hockey tournament,the house was so nice to come back to and unwind,loved the selection on the tv and hot water! Fully equipped and stocked with everything we needed! Would love to go back in the summer and enjoy the beautiful lake !
5.0
Memory Lake is a delightful semi-rural location on the outskirts of Wasilla. Close enough to town for supplies, far enough to be away from it all. The house and dock are superb for a family of 5, kids included, and having access to kayaks, paddles, and PFDs made it all the better. Dan the property owner was great and very helpful. We will be back!
5.0
Lovely location and excellent accommodations
Memory Lake is a delightful semi-rural location on the outskirts of Wasilla. Close enough to town for supplies, far enough to be away from it all. The house and dock are superb for a family of 5, kids included, and having access to kayaks, paddles, and PFDs made it all the better. Dan the property owner was great and very helpful. We will be back!
5.0
great alaska trip for 4 Tennesseans and 2 North Carolina people
July 2020 -- Memory Lake house was great - especially enjoyed the water toys that Daniel provides to his guests. My son, husband and Nephew spent many hours fishing at the house's private dock. Also used the john boat and kayak to go fishing in. The view from the dock was amazing. The house was centrally located between Denali and Seward. It was very comfortable for 6 of us. Went hiking and gold panning at Hatcher's pass (20min drive). Took a fantastic 6hr National Park Tour (wildlife/glacier cruise) out of Seward with Kenai Fjords Tours. We saw a sea otter, 2 pods of orca whales, dalls porpoises (really fast swimmers) and humpback whales. The aialik glacier was the highlight of the cruise. It was breath-taking even from the distance. Lots of good pictures. Walked on the Matanuska Glacier which is 1.5 hours from house. Cost $35 but it was worth it to explore a glacier with your own feet. Toured Anchorage (1 hr from the house). Saw a bull moose 2 feet off the Tony Knowles walking path in Anchorage. Went to the Anchorage market on Sunday - not many vendors there. Went to Shipps Creek walkway over dam on Sunday. it was closed. Hint: Sunday not good day 2 tour Anchorage. We went on a 5hr private tour of Denali National Park with walkdenali tours. Lots of beautiful pictures. In the park, we saw bull and cow moose, caribou and dall sheep. No bears. My husband and son went fishing and caught some Sockeye Salmon on their fishing expedition. Drove to Whittier in about 2 hours (from house) via the Anton Anderson Memorial tunnel. The tunnel was a bit scarey with just one narrow lane, but fun. Thank you Daniel for your beautiful house, excellent advise/hospitality and fantastic halibut and salmon dinner. Also it rained off and on all week so take rain gear.
5.0
July 2020 Review
We absolutely enjoyed our stay! We found the property to be very well stocked, to the point that we felt we could have shown up with just our clothing and had everything we really needed. The property owner was so friendly and made us feel at home. We planned 2 days of our trip to spend time at the property and we really enjoyed that time. We took advantage of the kayaks, row boat and fishing gear. We would love to stay at this property again. Highly recommend!
5.0
Superb, family friendly, scenic and quiet lake
Please check our positive review on Vimeo on my account RobertArnold titled MemoryLake.
The Aquaskippers were hours but the home comes with many lakeside amenities.
5.0
Great Winter Stay
Stayed during winter months and loved the home and location....
5.0
Thanksgiving in Alaska
We were in Alaska for a family wedding. We choose this property because it fit our group and location.The home was very comfortable and we all were very pleased. I would recommend this property and would stay here again.
5.0
VRBO in Wasilla
Property was in a quiet location away from Anchorage. We thoroughly enjoyed the remoteness of the property. Pleasantly pleased with the extras provided- laundry soap, breakfast things, coffee and tea. Wished we had more time to enjoy the property. Would definitely come again!
5.0
Perfect location to start our family vacation.
Landed in Anchorage, picked up some groceries and drove to home on Memory Lake. Only issue we had was the code given for front door did not work but owner Dan was on the property and immediately re-programmed the lock for us. Dan was very helpful in explaining things to do in the area and even gave us a whole red salmon he recently caught. We enjoyed the salmon cooked on the grill. Even though Dan appears to live on the property, we never saw him again after our initial meeting. Property was exactly as described and was well stocked with spices and paper goods left by previous quests. Washer and dryer was a big plus since we didn't have to pack as many clothes for our 2 week Alaskan vacation. We got an added bonus as the apple trees were loaded with ripe fruit during our stay August 16-19 as was a great addition to our home cooked breakfast each morning. Also home is a split level so only a half a flight of stairs to either get to the upstairs bedrooms or down stairs bedrooms which was a great bonus since we were traveling with our 80 year old parents. Dan has a large assortment of fishing rods for his guest to use as well as a kayak and a canoe unfortunately it was incredibly windy during our stay therefore we were unable to fish with any success or doing any excursions on the lake. Home is conveniently located to Palmer, the Matanuska glacier (which we would recommend a guided hike) and the Glenn Highway which is very scenic. If we are ever in Alaska again, we will look into renting this home again as it accommodated our group of 8 family members very comfortably, 2 of which we celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.
Dan, Thank you for being a great host and we all hope to get to see you again in the near future.
5.0
Very nice place
Very nice experience. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Alaska?
The average price for a rental in Alaska is $294 per night. This rental is $123 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Wasilla Home on Memory Lake w\/ Mountain Views!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Wasilla Home on Memory Lake w\/ Mountain Views! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Wasilla Home on Memory Lake w\/ Mountain Views!?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony / patio, and dishwasher.
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