Alaska Garden Gate B&B 950 S. Trunk Rd. Palmer Alaska 99645 USA http://www.gardengatebnb.com Phone: +1-907-746-2333

General Information

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. Save 15-25% for 2+ nights--Unpack only once, stay longer and explore on many day-trips!

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 6 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 75.00 and $ 159.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 75.00 and $ 159.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
• Other Accommodations: Guest Apartments
  2 of the 6 guest units are full guest apartments with kitchens, dining/living areas, separate entrances, and include additional amenities. New in 2008 are also 4 Vacation Rentals, nearby the B&B and managed by the B&B. Call for more info or see Alaska Garden Gate's website.

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 7-10 a.m. or by request
• Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
• Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Dessert
• Special meals available: Low-Carb, Vegan, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Sourdough pancakes with warm cinnamon apples
  Fluffy, sourdough pancakes stack high and wide on your plate, skirted by meaty, thick bacon slices. A stripe of warm Granny Smith apples, cooked in a sweet cinnamon sauce, trail over the pancakes and are accented by real, cold whip cream. Drizzle with maple syrup or try our local birch syrup! The different tastes make a delightful mouthful...

Policies

• Minimum stay required (1 night for B&B, 2-3 nights for vacation rentals)
• Smoking is allowed outside only (Smoking allowed in the parking lot)
• Limited accommodations for guest pets ($20/night on approval. Yummy Chummy salmon treats, too!)
• Children are welcome (Several units child-friendly; portable crib, child mattress)
• No childcare is provided
• Deposit amount required (None required. Your credit card holds your room.)
• Check in time is 4 p.m. and Check out time is 11 a.m.
• 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.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Alaska's Mat-Su Bed & Breakfast Association
  • Bed and Breakfast Association of Alaska
  • Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Built in 2003
• Opened for business in 2003
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking available

Location

• Location is best described as: Countryside, Mountains, Small town
  
• Nearest major city: Palmer, AK (4 miles East)
• 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.
• Nearest major airport: ANC 34 miles
• Directions from airport:
  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.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Karen Harris
  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
• There is one dog on the property

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

Onsite or Nearby Activities

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