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STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wasilla, AK
  • Place, Finger Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this bed & breakfast is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm. .This beach bed & breakfast is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Mat-Su Visitors Center and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Palmer Visitor Information Center.
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What's nearby

  • Finger Lake State Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 17 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 16 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bearpaw River Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Little Miller's Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Millers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

About this property

STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake

Bring your hiking boots and swim fins! If you love viewing or playing in mountains, this location is perfect for you. We are surrounded by views of the Talkeetna and Chugach mountains, this quiet retreat is a studio (700 sq feet) ) apt., with a FULL kitchen and laundry, this retreat is perfect for refreshing yourself in Alaska. We are located on Gooding Lake, which has a sandy beach and float plane access. The canoe, & kayakes are available at no charge. Centrally located north of the Trunk Rd between Palmer and Wasilla, Stormy Hill Retreat is close to Hatcher Pass, Matanuska Glacier, Palmer, Wasilla and beyond.
Guests must be able to walk up a full flight of steps.

No smoking or parties, but a pet dog is welcome with a pet deposit, which returned when there are no issues.

Happy Trails!
There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights

CHECK OUT: 10 AM Please leave beds unmade; Put dirty dishes in sink; and; Leave the key and the gate  remote on the counter and the door UNLOCKED. Thanks for staying at Stormy Hill Retreat. 

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Stormy Hill Retreat

STORMYY HILL RETREAT Palmer

STORMYY HILL RETREAT Bed & breakfast

STORMYY HILL RETREAT Bed & breakfast Palmer

STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a lovely place to stay and was extremely close to all of the fun things to do in Palmer/Wasilla area. The hosts are also amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

The Pirate House OBX D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, well appointment with cute decorations. Host was quick to respond to our queries. Highly recommend.
View from the top of the stairs
Lake access
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pat N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property nicely decorated with a bear theme and everything you need for a great stay! Wish we had more than one night to stay and enjoy the lake and fire pit also.Only problem we had was WiFi password provided on refrigerator list of instructions did not work…possibly changed ?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tami D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, stairs were the only drawback
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. The location is quiet and peaceful. I enjoyed sitting on the landing for the stairs and watching the sunrise. We also saw several planes take off. We felt like we were at a remote location in Alaska, but we had all the comforts of home. We are tall people and the shower is small, worth the stay, just be prepared. I would stay here again and again. You need to be physically able to carry your baggage up an outdoor stairway.A great place to stay in the Mat-Su Valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stormy Hill retreat was a lovely stay! My family loved it! Would recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and private property! Host was very accommodating and the room was as advertised. Highly recommend and would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was beautiful and the space was very cozy! Rebecca and Jack were such welcoming hosts. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to stay

Top notch
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful nature, peaceful location

This location was absolutely unparalleled. The mountain scenery was breathtaking and we loved the ability to paddle around the lake and do a bit of bird watching. We could have stayed for a full week and had a full docket of hiking. Rebecca was also such a a lovely attentive host. She made sure we had the fire pit set up and were stocked with cocoa for a picturesque night in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay.

Everything was wonderful. Property is cute and clean. Rebecca was super nice and Jack is adorable. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy, beautifully decorated and had everything we needed and more. Wishing we had more time to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., 15166 Albatross Dr, S Beloit IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Alaska trip

We had a wonderful stay at Rebecca’s. Very clean, all the amenities you could need, and views to die for! Rebecca was very sweet and even made us fresh cinnamon rolls! We would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G., Fairbanks, AK

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

We had a great visit and the place was clean and comfortable. Lovely walk out to the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great stay!!

Rebecca’s property was beautiful!! It was easy to find, super clean, and COMFORTABLE!! Communication with our wonderful host was always quick too! Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A well priced gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly Bears Den

Beautiful private retreat with whimsical and tasteful bear decor. Gorgeous views with lake access. Washer and dryer are welcome bonus. Wish we were able to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness

One night stay

Stayed here before a cruise out of Seward. Met all of our needs and had a few minutes to walk down to the beautiful lake. I would recommend you stay here as it was very quiet and private. There are stairs so you may want to put your things in light bags instead of hauling your full suitcase up for a short stay. Cookies are a very nice touch. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very homey feeling with excellent host. available for any questions we had and gave ideas for fun weekend. we even "stayed in" because of the comfort! highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing View

This property is so beautiful, that we ended up having my daughter's senior photos done there, instead of traveling to a different location like we had planned. The hostess was very accommodating, and even provided us with a later check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on Lake

It's a great little apartment above the owners detached garage. You can walk down the hill to the lake at the bottom. Very quiet with great views. Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K., Lockwood, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect with Stunning Views

Such a cozy, comfortable loft apartment. After two weeks traveling around, this was our absolute favorite place to stay. Every detail made us feel welcomed and at home. The views are breathtaking! Can't wait to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha F., Glen Burnie

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place with gorgeous view!

Quaint little piece of heaven on Lake Gooding. Not only was the place a perfect little getaway, but it is close to many places and the host Rebecca is amazing! She was get communicating before and during. She was happy to answer all my questions since I was traveling from the east coast to Alaska for the first time. If I get up there again will def be booking there!! Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous View!

We spent a few nights at Stormy Hill Retreat. Enjoyed the location, spaciousness, kitchen, and especially appreciated having a washer and dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024