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  • Alaska Garden Gate B&B and Cottages Video: Enjoy the luxury of jacuzzis, fireplaces, King/Qn, kitchens, outstanding glacier/mountain views, and bountiful country-style breakfasts. Between Palmer and Wasilla on 10 acres.

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  • Inn Details

    Enjoy the luxury of jacuzzis, fireplaces, King/Queen beds, kitchens, outstanding glacier/mountain views, and generous continental breakfasts. Between Palmer and Wasilla on 10 acres. Save 15-25% for 2+ nights--Unpack only once, stay longer and explore on many day-trips!

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Karen and her Siberian Husky, Little Girl, welcome guests to Alaska Garden Gate B&B, which puts to good use Karen's love of roses and northcountry gardening, and gourmet cooking. In her spare time she likes to cross-country ski, ski-jour with the dog, bicycle, and read about the Arctic. She has traveled widely in the U.S. and Europe, and has had Turkey, Thailand and the Seychelles on her list for a long time.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French


    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    Property Noted For:

    • Christian Travel

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Choice of down or poly pillows

    • Choice of feather duvets or Vellux blankets

    • Slippers at the door

    • White noise machines

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  • Forest Haven Luxury Apt.

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $139/$159

    Midnight Sun Premium Apt.

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $119/$139

    Blossoms Guest Apartment

    Suite maximum capacity: 6

    • Beds

      2 Queen

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $119/$139

    Luxury Guest Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $139/$169

    Guest Cottages

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $129/$149

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4 p.m.    Check out: 11 a.m.

    • Deposit amount required: None required. Your credit card holds your room.

    • Cancellations: You may call to cancel with no penalty up to 15 days in advance. Cancelling between 3-14 days in advance will result in a one-night charge. With less than three days' notice, you'll be charged the full amount of your stay.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinking description: Drinking in moderation is permitted

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Several units child-friendly; portable crib, child mattress

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • AAA
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 1

    • AARP
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 1

    • Military
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 1

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Time Served: whenever you like!

    • Serving location: Guest room

    Signature Dish

    Sourdough pancakes with warm cinnamon apples
    Generous continental breakfast baskets are provided in each guest's kitchen so you can enjoy it whenever you like. EAch day, a different egg entree is included, such as quiche or breakfast burritos, and it's accompanied by homemade banana bread, berry muffins or some other breakfast treat baked by Karen. Your basket also includes yogurts, oatmeals, juices, and fresh fruit--either whole fruits or delicious cut up fruit combinations. If there are certain things you don't eat, no problem! Just enjoy whatever does suit you, whenever you are up and ready to eat!

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    City

    • Palmer

    • Distance to city: 4 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Anchorage, go north 33 miles to the junction of the Glenn (#1) and the Parks (#3) Highway. Turn onto the Parks Highway and take the first exit, Trunk Rd. Turn right onto Trunk and drive 1.1 miles. As soon as you see the church steeple, put on your turn signal to turn left. Look for our sign at the mouth of a long, winding driveway that goes through the woods to the top of the ridge.

    Airport

    • Anchorage, AK (ANC) 34 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Anchorage, go north 33 miles to the junction of the Glenn (#1) and the Parks (#3) Highway. Turn onto the Parks Highway and take the first exit, Trunk Rd. Turn right onto Trunk and drive 1.1 miles. As soon as you see the church steeple, put on your turn signal to turn left. Look for our sign at the mouth of a long, winding driveway that goes through the woods to the top of the ridge.

    Area Attractions

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Matanuska Glacier--walk/hike on blue ice

    • Alaska State Fair

    • Hatcher Pass--lush nature area

    • Iditarod Headquarters, dog mushing

    • Musk Ox Farm

    • Knik Glacier--airboat rides or flightsee

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Dog-mushing

    • Panning for gold

    • Snowmobiling

    • ATV'ing in the mountains

    • Flightseeing Denali/Mt. McKinley

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    A bit disappointed

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We booked our stay online and received a prompt and helpful response. Our cottage was lovely although there was not a lot of room for our suitcases which we had to put in the kitchenette area. One of our main reasons for booking into a B&B was to have to opportunity to meet with some local people but that didn't happen here. We may as well have chosen a motel or hotel. We had to book a time for breakfast which was earlier than we would have liked but, as it was late afternoon when we arrived, the more popular times were already filled. Breakfast was a simple meal which was on the table when we arrived. We began to talk to fellow travellers but then had to leave in time for the breakfast room to be prepared for the next booking. A simple buffet with guests able to come when it suited them would have been more relaxing. If you want clean, quiet accommodation in pleasant surroundings near Anchorage, this place is great. However if you want to also meet with some local people then I suggest trying somewhere else. Trish and Alistair NZ

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you for the review. I have some important news for prospective and returning guests who read this. To better fit guests' needs for breakfast, we are now providing a generous continental breakfast in your own kitchen for you to enjoy at whatever time you like! No longer will you need to choose a breakfast time or worry about being late. Quite a few people were uncomfortable taking off their shoes, as we requested when they came into our home for breakfast these past ten years. Since you won't need to come into our home now, you can leave your shoes on in your cottage or guest apartment. If you don't eat gluten, eggs, dairy or meats, now you won't have to sit at the breakfast table with others and wonder what to do. If you don't like what we provide in your breakfast baskets, no hard feelings! Not talkative in the morning? No problem! Because I just love to bake, the breakfast baskets will still include my recipes that guests love: quiches such as smoked salmon or Lorraine, or breakfast burritos, prepared items like a Jimmy Dean sausage and egg croissant (for those who like to know what exactly it is!), fresh fruits, individual yogurts, juices and my favorites, homemade baked items like my honey wheat bread for toasting or sweet breads/muffins like blueberry or banana nut. My favorite part of having our B&B is getting to know our guests from all over the world. I love to talk with anyone who would like to know what to do and see in our area, needs a good place for dinner, or just to chat! We try to incorporate your feedback to make your experience here one of the best you have on your trip to Alaska, so please keep letting us know how you liked your stay. Thanks for choosing Alaska Garden Gate!

    - Karen (owner)

    Alaska Garden

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    This is a delightful, well-maintained, friendly property: a great stop en route to Denali from Anchorage.

    Breathtaking views at Alaska Garden B&B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Our stay at Alaska B&B was great. We had all the privacy we wanted in the evening, yet made several new acquaintances at the breakfast table. The views from every direction were fabulous despite fog and mist. Maybe even better because of it! We'll go again.

    Great Experience

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My husband and I enjoyed our four night stay at Garden Gate. The location was wonderful with many things to do in the area. The cottages were nice and appeared well kept. Karren provided an upgrade to a cottage free of charge and gives discounts for extended stays. She was a wonderful innkeeper that had plenty of knowledge of the area. The onnly recommendations would be to have an out door grill available to guest and a fire pit. I did not see these services on site and it would have fit with an Alaskan vacation. I would definately stay again. Thanks- Julie Miller, La Crosse, WI

    August in Alaska

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The cottages were so cute and the host was very kind and friendly. Definitely recommend staying here.

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