Alaskan Retreat Near Matanuska Glacier & River! | Cottage in Sutton-Alpine

9.6 (10 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Sutton Cottage | Alaskan Retreat Near Matanuska Glacier & River!

1 Bedroom Cottage in Sutton, Sutton-Alpine

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)
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-- 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

Alaskan Retreat Near Matanuska Glacier & River! is located in Sutton. Alaskan Retreat Near Matanuska Glacier & River! provides accommodation, featuring Parking, TV, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This Cottage features Parking, TV, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Alaskan Retreat Near Matanuska Glacier & River! has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Sutton has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Sutton, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
Entertainment
  • TV
General
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • English
  • In the mountains
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Note from host: a maximum of 2 pets are allowed. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Tom M.
Jul 14, 2025 12:15:32 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Very peaceful location. It was nice to be able to bring our dogs. And off the road. Nice touches. Well updated cabin. Host was very responsive and very friendly. A wonderful relaxing retreat with views of the glacier.
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