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Forestlane Cottage 1

A peaceful woodland retreat offers the best of both worlds - WiFi connectivity inside and tranquil fields to explore just steps away from the door.

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Travelers find natural serenity at Forestlane Cottage 1, set among woods near Palmer. The secluded 8-acre property delivers quiet and privacy while keeping guests just minutes from practical necessities - grocery stores, restaurants, and local breweries.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Palmer is home to this guesthouse. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Hatcher Pass Management Area, while Colony House Museum and Palmer Visitor Information Center are cultural highlights. Musk Ox Farm and Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm are also worth visiting.
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AK, Palmer

What's nearby

  • Musk Ox Farm - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Colony House Museum - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Finger Lake State Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center - 7 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pho and Thai Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Perkup Espresso - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Forestlane Cottage 1

Property highlights
Forestlane Cottage 1 provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Forestlane Cottage 1 include comforts such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like internet access.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

Is Forestlane Cottage 1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Forestlane Cottage 1?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forestlane Cottage 1?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forestlane Cottage 1 located?

Situated in Palmer, this guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Musk Ox Farm and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mat-Su Visitors Center and Colony House Museum. Palmer Visitor Information Center and Finger Lake State Recreation Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Forestlane Cottage 1 Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daisy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The stay at cottage

Over all my stay was very nice area is quiet although i kept waking up to a sounds in the house, not sure what it was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherman B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We would highly recommend a stay here. Very clean and comfortable. Good coffee, great bed and we loved sitting on the covered porch in the evening. Thanks we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little cabin in a peaceful location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Setting and Cottage

We had a wonderful one night stay at the cottage after a long day of travel. Well appointed, comfortable, clean and cozy. We would definitely stay again if ever in the area..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect size for our stay. The kitchenette was just what we needed. It was nice and quiet to sit on the front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cabin

We loved our cozy stay here in the woods. Saw and heard Sandhill Cranes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and well constructed, comfortable. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin.

The cabin is absolutely beautiful and in a peaceful setting. The furnishings are comfortable and the shower is hot. They have everything you would need for a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying in the cottage. It is a picturesque, spotless, quiet little cottage in a convenient location for visiting local attractions. The hosts are very helpful and responsive. We'll be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little getaway

Quiet, clean, and relaxing. The shower is very small, larger people may have a problem using it. Would definity stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wajeeha Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cottage in heavenly location

We ❤️ our stay at this GORGEOUS cottage straight from a Disney fairytale! The cottage was impeccably kept. It was cleaner than my own home (and I'm bit of a neat freak). The owners though of EVERYTHING! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect secluded little cabin

Clean, cozy, and nicely decorated. Most important: a comfortable bed! Highly recommend! Host made great local food recommendations and communicated quickly about the few things we weren't sure about.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juanita T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This cottage met all my expectations plus more. It was the most comfortable stay nestled in the woods away from people and noise. I looked forward to a peaceful sleep every night and a serene wake up every morning. The hosts were very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reliably clean stay in beautiful surroundings

Hosts are great with communication, always clean and has fresh bedding, well maintained property, secluded yet just a few minutes in to downtown Palmer. Great change of pace from staying at hotels when I'm on a work trip. Just wish I could manage to get myself there earlier instead of getting in as late as I tend to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, comfortable, stay…

Loved the setting! So beautiful, with mountains all around me! The cottage was very cozy, clean, and comfortable….perfect for a couple, or a single, like me. Very close to Palmer and Farm Loop, yet set back in the tress for privacy. Rob and Vanessa were great hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roman K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage

Rented the cottage for a family member (I live in the area). Cute, well-built and clean. In a quite and scenic location that is very close to Palmer. No disappointments. Owners are nice people and attentive. Two thumbs up.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Attention to detail and comfort!

This cabin is an escape. Gorgeous wooded area, super quiet, excellent location. The cabin is well made and decorated just right. All your needs and wants have been thought of when you stay here. No attention to detail was missed. The bed is very comfortable. Check in and out was a breeze. The cabin was very clean. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome cabin

The cabin is awesome. It has everything you need. We didn’t get to meet Rob as he was out of town working but Vanessa was very helpful to us. And she was gracious enough to let my wife play with her dogs. If we ever get back that way we will definitely stay with them again.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Finn R., Palmer, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable cabin

The cabin was comfortable, clean and convenient. Vanessa and Rob were such great hosts. Excellent communication and helpful in all aspects. The cabin is small but perfect for a couple. The only minor difficulty was the main road to the property was a challenge during a snow/windstorm but that was not something anyone has any control if. The hosts did keep their driveway clear.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little (new) cabin in the woods, with modern furnishings and decor. It’s got a bedroom, bathroom, and a kitchenette/living area. Owners were communicative, the place was clean and as advertised. It is at the end of a long, gravel/dirt driveway, but most vehicles will be fine. While you can see other residences through the trees, the cabin gives the feel of an isolated woodsy experience. It’s not very bug, but suitable for a base for exploration.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay here. Super cute, clean space. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful , peaceful and clean little cabin. What a pleasant stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, Clean, Great Location

Loved our stay here! Has everything you need and more. Great proximity to a number of things while also being quiet & secluded. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a last minute find for just one night and we were extremely pleased with this little cottage. It was a great location and we felt we were "in the woods". Everything was so easy and had we not already had reservations somewhere else we would have stayed another night! Highly recommend this as a couples retreat. :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sister and I had a great stay here! Perfect place to stay after a long day of travel to get to Alaska. The cabin is very clean and has all the amenities you would need. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025