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Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=54918043&PinnedHotelID=54918043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232832) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=54918043&PinnedHotelID=54918043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232832) ![2 Master Suites-The Mountain View Chalet @ Abby's Place](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46097600/46097538/570a1468_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2 Master Suites-The Mountain View Chalet @ Abby's Place Palmer AK Stay at this chalet in Palmer. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews) Loved the location of this home, minutes from shops and restaurants and close to the larger town of Wasilla. We used it as home base for 10 days and traveled up to 3 hours away so we could see it all. Felicia was very accommodating when I had requests for our stay. Two master suites were perfect ... Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=46097538&PinnedHotelID=46097538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232832) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=46097538&PinnedHotelID=46097538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232832) ![Spacious Lodge in Charming Palmer with Incredible Mountain Views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107450000/107449400/107449306/6edac35c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious Lodge in Charming Palmer with Incredible Mountain Views Palmer AK Stay at this lodge in Palmer. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Matanuska Lakes State Recreation ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) We had a group of 13 people and this place did not disappoint as it accommodated our every need. We loved feeling secluded and the view of the mountains were amazing. Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=107449306&PinnedHotelID=107449306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232832) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=107449306&PinnedHotelID=107449306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232832) [See all 514 properties in Gateway](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6232832) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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It is a truly "Alaska" experience to be able to wander among and feed the Reindeer here. And the scenery on the way can't be beat! Landscape wise, Pioneer Peak is the star of the show on this trip along the Old Glenn Highway & Bodenburg Loop Road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323169/1f14046a-9929-420d-9c75-d3b4c694068e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reindeer Farm Enjoy an outing to Reindeer Farm during your stay in Butte. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Reindeer-Farm-Palmer.d6323169.Vacation-Attraction) ![Close-up of a Musk Ox calf born in the spring on the Musk Ox farm, South-central Alaska; Palmer, Alaska, United States of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323165/916d04f0-05e6-44b0-97b4-b0a738309b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Musk Ox Farm Enjoy an outing to Musk Ox Farm during your stay in Farm Loop. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Musk-Ox-Farm-Palmer.d6323165.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alpenglow on a winter night in Alaska, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649800/8de79ac2-e89f-44a8-ad29-ba6b60fbb4d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lazy Mountain Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lazy Mountain during your travels in Lazy Mountain. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Lazy-Mountain-Palmer.d553248621532649800.Vacation-Attraction) ![Matanuska Glacier in one of the largest inland glaciers in the World. Between Palmer and Glennallen, Alaska, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/633393776980996096/17516f10-0573-4180-98dc-28cf9ace1dab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site during your travels in Gateway. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Matanuska-Glacier-State-Recreation-Site-Palmer.d633393776980996096.Vacation-Attraction) ![Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center surrounded by the Talkeetna Mountains across Hatcher Pass under a sunny, blue sky; Palmer, Alaska, United States of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327035/e52638b5-8cca-41ad-8935-1734bc8770c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Independence Mine State Historical Park You can find out about the history of Fishhook with a stop at Independence Mine State Historical Park. Wander the forest in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Independence-Mine-State-Historical-Park-Palmer.d6327035.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pretty tough to beat the views of the valley from the top of the Butte.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085681/a057b8de-5458-4f1a-8d32-589b3c38dafe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bodenburg Butte Explore the great outdoors at Bodenburg Butte, a lovely green space in Butte. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Bodenburg-Butte-Palmer.d6085681.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45056283/6d5b2256-c639-4d70-8fc2-b8302244ac5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour CA $423 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-matanuska-glacier-hike-and-tour.a45056283.activity-details) ![All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47074638/a7a104e1-f4ca-486b-9b5a-5cd3ff228bcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage CA $449 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/all-day-matanuska-glacier-hike-from-anchorage.a47074638.activity-details) ![Winter at the Glacier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48174396/9114449e-e1e2-4eb4-99fd-4af21879b872.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting CA $423 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hike-matanuska-glacier-walaska-local-honey.a48174396.activity-details) [See all activities in Gateway](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Gateway.d6232832.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Gateway ![Snowy mountains, green forests and river in Matanuska Valley, Alaska](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975873917/180dd790-4f62-4610-a70b-385b339234f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Knik-Fairview - Cities near Gateway - Places of interest [Knik-Fairview](https://expedia.ca/Knik-Fairview.dx553248635975873917) - [Reindeer Farm ](https://expedia.ca/Reindeer-Farm-Palmer.d6323169.Vacation-Attraction) - [Iditarod Trail Headquarters ](https://expedia.ca/Iditarod-Trail-Headquarters-Wasilla.d6293287.Vacation-Attraction) - [Palmer Golf Course ](https://expedia.ca/Palmer-Golf-Course-Palmer.d6326972.Vacation-Attraction) - [Eklutna Lake ](https://expedia.ca/Eklutna-Lake-Chugiak.d6060521.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lazy Mountain ](https://expedia.ca/Lazy-Mountain-Palmer.d553248621532649800.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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