Head to the Chugach Mountains for an incredible Alaskan adventure! Located just across the road from the Matanuska Glacier, this Sutton-Alpine cottage is the perfect home base for everything on your itinerary. Head out for an epic trek across the Matanuska Glacier, take a rafting trip down the Matanuska River, or try your luck at panning for gold! After an action-packed day, return to the 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental for a home-cooked meal and a night of incredible stargazing. -- THE PROPERTY -- Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Covered Porch | Private Hiking Trails Bedroom: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress COTTAGE FEATURES: Flat-screen TV, 4-person dining table, mountain view KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, coffee maker, trash bags & paper towels GENERAL: Heated floors, linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, hangers FAQ: 3 exterior stairs required for access, pet fee (paid pre-trip), no WiFi, no A/C, homeowner on-site (separate unit), 4WD/AWD recommended in winter PARKING: Gravel driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking, RV/trailer parking allowed on-site -- THE LOCATION -- NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Matanuska Glacier Viewing (3 miles), Matanuska River (4 miles), Matanuska Glacier (5 miles), river rafting, ice climbing, gold panning, ziplining TRAILS: Caribou Creek Recreational Mining Area (1 mile), Lionhead View Trail (2 miles), Chickaloon-Knik-Nelchina Trail System (14 miles) DAY TRIPS: Palmer (56 miles), Wasilla (70 miles), Anchorage (99 miles) AIRPORTS: Palmer Municipal Airport (60 miles), Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (106 miles) -- 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 - Pet friendly w/ $25 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This property requires 3 exterior stairs for access - NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning - NOTE: This property sleeps 2 guests in 1 bed, with room for 4 total by using the queen air mattress - NOTE: This property serves as a remote escape; therefore, it does not include WiFi access - NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay - NOTE: Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is highly recommended in the winter months to access the property