Dragonfly Gardens Bed and Breakfast
Nestled on the shoreline of Cottonwood Lake, Dragonfly Gardens B&B offers a stunning panoramic view of the Talkeetna and Chugach Mountain ranges. The lake is home to a variety of water birds, song birds, and eagles.
During the summer, the gardens are filled with a variety of annual and perennial beds and whimsical yard art. An evening patio and rock garden offer evening portable fires and sunset watching. The dock is perfect for morning coffee and wildlife watching. And, our latest garden is called the "frog bog" - the lowest area of the property.
We offer a quiet, private self-contained studio apartment with full kitchen facilities - stocked with breakfast foods and snacks. There is a washer and dryer, wireless internet, digital television, private phone/answering machine and a library or books and DVDs. Families and pets are always welcome.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Wasilla, AK (3 miles)
- Directions to property:
From Anchorage: Drive north towards Palmer and Wasilla on the Glenn Highway, Highway 1, for 35 miles. When you reach the overpasses, look for the overhead direction sign for the Parks Highway, Highway 3, towards Wasilla. It is also the highway to Fairbanks and Denali National Park. You need to stay in one of the two left lanes.
The Seward-Meridian Parkway off ramp is approximately 4.5 miles – look for the sign. At the light at the end of the ramp, turn right.
At the next traffic light (one mile), turn right onto the Palmer-Wasilla Highway (west towards Palmer). North Shoreline Drive is .7 miles, between Town and Country Furniture Store and Flooring America.
Turn left and drive .4 miles until the asphalt ends and you encounter a “T.” Turn right and then take the left fork (it goes downhill) for .3 miles.
Dragonfly Gardens Bed & Breakfast is the first house on the right after you cross Cottonwood Creek - Nearest major airport: Anchorage, AK (ANC) 50 miles
- Directions from airport:
From airport, turn left on Minnesota Drive. Drive downtown and turn right on 6th Avenue, it becomes Glenn Highway. Drive north towards Palmer and Wasilla on the Glenn Highway, Highway 1, for 35 miles. When you reach the overpasses, look for the overhead direction sign for the Parks Highway, Highway 3, towards Wasilla. It is also the highway to Fairbanks and Denali National Park. You need to stay in one of the two left lanes.
The Seward-Meridian Parkway off ramp is approximately 4.5 miles – look for the sign. At the light at the end of the ramp, turn right.
At the next traffic light (one mile), turn right onto the Palmer-Wasilla Highway (west towards Palmer). North Shoreline Drive is .7 miles, between Town and Country Furniture Store and Flooring America.
Turn left and drive .4 miles until the asphalt ends and you encounter a “T.” Turn right and then take the left fork (it goes downhill) for .3 miles.
Dragonfly Gardens Bed & Breakfast is the first house on the right after you cross Cottonwood Creek - Meeting places:
- Palmer Airport
- Wasilla Airport
- Wasilla Train Depot
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: studio apartment
- There is one guest accommodation (with a private bath)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 85.00 and $ 115.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 85.00 and $ 115.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 10.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Alarm clock | Amenities Basket |
| Bath robes | Board games |
| Coffee/Tea facilities | DVD Player |
| Desk | Fridge |
| Hairdryer | Internet Service |
| Ironing Board | Library |
| Microwave | Private entrance |
| Radio | Satellite/Cable TV |
| TV | Telephone |
| Videos | Wi-Fi |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Copier |
| Fax Machine | Washer/dryer |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| private washer/dryer | down comforters |
| private patio w/fire pit | DVD and book library |
| local crafts | |
Meals
- A guests prepare in their kitchen breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: anytime
- Breakfast is served in the studio apartment kitchen
- Additional food services included in room rate: homemade cookies and fruit at check-in, popcorn available, soft drinks and hot drinks available
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (please, not in apartment or on decks)
- Guest pets are welcome (friendly pets are always welcome)
- Children are welcome (small children must be supervised around the lake area)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (No deposit but credit card information must be given to guarantee the reservation.)
- Check in time is 4:00 - 6:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
- Cancellations:
Seven days or more in advance for no penalties. There will be a one night charge for no-shows or last minute cancellations without reasonably explanation. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Alaska Travel Industry Association
- Alaska's Mat-Su Bed and Breakfast Association
- Bed and Breakfast Association of Alaska
- Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
- Mat-Su Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Palmer Chamber of Commerce
- Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:| | | extended stay discounts in winter months | |
| | 30% | stay 22 days or longer (no amenities) | Minimum stay: 22 days |
| | 10% | stay 4 days or longer | Minimum stay: 4 days |
| | 20% | stay 7 days or longer | Minimum stay: 7 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Jim and Pam Holen
Jim and Pam are child advocates who have lived in the community over 20 years. They garden, train their border collies, and enjoy the local ski and hiking trails. Pam photographs the many flowers they grow and Jim is continuously adding to the extensive gardens and structures that enhance Dragonfly Gardens. - The innkeepers speak: English
- There is one cat on the property
- There are 3 dogs on the property
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Annual Iditarod Dog Sled Race, Transportation Museum, Largest Vegetables in the World, Hatcher Pass Gold Mining Historical Park, Reindeer Farm, Musk Ox Farm, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Ski area
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Water sports
Wasilla Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Wasilla, Alaska.