Tucked away in the Knik River Valley, the Glacier Breeze cabin is surrounded by amazing 360° views of the breathtaking Chugach Mountains. Unwind while being close to many great Alaskan experiences all while feeling like you truly are in the last frontier, not just in yet another town. With moose right outside your window, Northern Lights dancing above, a fire crackling in the stove and panoramic mountain views , the Glacier Breeze will let you experience what makes Alaska an unforgettable experience!

The Glacier Breeze cabin is a 280 sq ft open floor plan tiny cabin that is delightfully set up for a comfortable stay for up to two people. Perfect for a romantic getaway, an adventure home base, a quiet escape from the hustle of town or even make it all of the above! Ted Stevens airport is only a one hour beautiful drive away, making the cabin a great destination to start or end your trip to get a great nights sleep while getting that first, or final, taste of tranquil Alaskan surroundings. Traveling solo? Our solo guests have said that they were able to let go of the anxiety and feel safe and comfortable while staying in the cabin.
With a wide assortment of year round activities in the area, the cabin is an excellent choice for a place to recharge after having the adrenaline pumping all day. The experience at the Glacier Breeze is so unique, that it’s even become a popular place for locals to come get away and enjoy the Alaskan beauty at some of it's best!

Without having to worry about being surprised by cleaning fees and checkout chores, you can already start to relax! We have no cleaning fee and the only thing we ask at check out is to make sure you have your stuff and to put the heat on low if it’s freezing out. It’s you that’s here on vacation, not us!

What’s the cabin have to offer you? It may be a tiny cabin, but it’s loaded with comforts and hand crafted details!

The open floor plan living area has a comfortable love seat with entertainment provided via a TV loaded with several streaming services. If you would prefer some auditory entertainment, an Alexa speaker is waiting for your request for the soothing tunes of your choice to further enhance the already relaxing atmosphere. Should you prefer to just unplug from the outside world you can choose from assorted board games or Alaskan themed books to chill out with.

A wood stove will keep you toasty through the chilly Alaskan nights , we will be glad to explain how to use it, should you not be familiar with operating one. Firewood is supplied between September and April and is typically available for purchase May - August.

The full size hand built memory foam Murphy bed is layered in soft, hypoallergenic and sustainably sourced bamboo sheets topped by a warm down alternative comforter. Add in the crackling sound of the wood slowly burning in the stove and you will for sure get a great nights sleep!
Blackout blinds are installed on the windows for those not so dark summer Alaskan nights.

The amply equipped kitchen includes a stove, full size refrigerator, toaster, blender, crock pot, pans and the utensils you need to prepare your favorite meals. Craving a coffee or other hot beverage fix? We have you covered with the choice of a drip pot, Kureg or French press with an assortment of coffee and tea, featuring locally sourced samples. If you need something that’s not on hand, let us know and we may have it to bring out to the cabin for you to use. Not up to cooking? We would be glad to recommend a local restaurant depending on what you may be in the mood for. The Palmer area has some great locally owned restaurants, many that serve locally sourced foods. It might surprise you what is produced here in the Matsu Valley!

The private bathroom features a tub/shower combo with body wash, shampoo and conditioner provided.

Fast 50mb Wifi is provided for your entertainment and work needs.

Bear spray and bug spray are also supplied to help keep some of the more aggressive residents at bay while out exploring the area. Please do let us know if you use the bear spray so we can replace it with a new one for the next guests, and we aren’t going to lie, we would want to hear the story!

As if all that was not all the reason you needed to stay at Glacier Breeze, the cabin is surrounded by great Alaskan adventures such as helicopter tours, trips to the Knik glacier via an assortment of means of transportation, ice climbing year round, rock climbing, kayaking on the Knik River, ATV tours, guided fishing, hiking, horse back riding and more! For example :

~ The Northern Lights - From around mid September to Mid April when the Aurora can be seen in Alaska, you can have the chance of enjoying them right from the warm cabin! The road to the cabin is where the tour companies bring folks to stand out along the road to watch them from Anchorage. You though get to stay warm instead of being out in the cold!
~ Private Helicopter Tours to Knik Glacier area: We can arrange to have a helicopter pick you up directly from the cabin!
~Knik Glacier tours and winter fat tire bike access to glacier - 1 mile
~Knik Glacier Helicopter tours. Several glacier tour options, heli-skiing, heli-hiking, dog sledding on the glacier in the summer and custom tours to create your own adventure. - 2 miles
~Pioneer Ridge trailhead - 4 miles
~ Guided ice climbing and rock climbing in the Knik Valley - Close!
~Guided kayak and stand up paddle board tours on the Knik River - Close!
~Guided fishing on the Knik River and other valley rivers- Close!
~Guided snow machine tours to Knik Glacier - Close!
~ Alaska Backcountry Tours
~Reindeer Farm - 14 miles
~Alaska Horse Adventures - 14 miles
~Pyrah’s Pioneer Peak Farm - 15 miles
~Musk Ox Farm - 21 miles
~Alaska Zipline Adventure Park - 23 miles
~Hatcher Pass Area - 36 miles
~Snowhook dog sledding, snow machine and ATV tours - 1 hour away
~Matanuska Glacier Tours - 1 1/2 hour away

That is just a small list of things to do here in the Mat-su Valley. We have numerous connections for various adventures and would be happy to help match you up to an activity or a guide. After your day exploring the Mat-Su, you can easily be back relaxing at the Glacier Breeze after a day of making lifelong memories.

Not only do we pride ourselves on providing you with great accommodations, but also the high level of hospitality that comes along with your stay. Our goal is to have you not wanting to leave, remembering your stay here as a highlight of your Alaskan trip and especially looking forward to coming back! After all, every season is an entirely different experience!