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Consider a stay at StoryHaus Alaska - Gathering Retreat for Groups & Families and take advantage of a garden, a playground and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathrooms413 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

StoryHaus Alaska - Gathering Retreat for Groups & Families

  • Where Gatherings Become Getaways

    StoryHaus Alaska is a gathering-focused retreat in Palmer, Alaska designed for meaningful time together. With expansive shared spaces, flexible accommodations, meadow surroundings, and peekaboo mountain views, the home was intentionally created for groups to gather, celebrate, reconnect, and slow down together.

    Ideal for multi-family vacations, retreats, milestone weekends, and group stays, StoryHaus combines the warmth of a private retreat with the functionality of a true gathering house.

    Shared Gathering Spaces
    StoryHaus was intentionally designed for groups to gather comfortably together while still having room to spread out and recharge.
    The home features:

    * a spacious Dining Room and Great Hall for shared meals, games, and larger group gatherings
    * multiple kitchens and livingrooms
    * a warm coffee nook
    * a quiet library retreat with enclosed Murphy bed
    * a separate cozy apartment
    * expansive decks overlooking the playground and surrounding scenery

    Whether gathering around the fire, sharing long dinners, or enjoying slower mornings together, the layout was designed to support connection and shared experience.

    Sleeping Spaces

    Main House
    Includes the King Hearth Suite with ensuite bath, two queen bedrooms, the enclosed library Murphy bed, and central access to the home’s primary gathering spaces.

    Loft & Bunkhouse
    Flexible sleeping arrangements for 10–12 guests, ideal for kids, retreats, and shared group stays.

    Hideaway Suite
    A separate-entry apartment with two queen bedrooms, full kitchen, living room, bath, laundry, recliner, and pull-out sofa—perfect for guests wanting additional privacy while staying connected to the group.

    The Setting
    StoryHaus sits nestled in a wooded meadow with majestic mountain views from garden nooks, bedrooms, and library. Summers bring long daylight evenings and outdoor gathering spaces, while winter transforms the home into a cozy retreat with fireside spaces, softened lighting, and snowfall framed through large windows.

    Multiple decks overlook the play yard, while secluded seating areas throughout the property offer space for conversation, reading, and quiet rest.

    Explore Alaska
    Hiking, snowboarding, kayaking, glacier adventures, and scenic day trips are all within reach. Palmer, Hatcher Pass, the Matanuska Glacier, and surrounding mountain areas make StoryHaus an ideal home base for exploring Alaska together.

    Designed for Shared Time
    StoryHaus is especially well suited for guests looking to slow down and reconnect. Thoughtful details throughout the home include feather duvets, linen bedding, softened lighting, grounded natural materials, and flexible gathering spaces designed for both rest and shared experience.

    Families and groups will also enjoy the hidden playroom, removable slide, swing set, hammock, trampoline, and indoor/outdoor gathering areas.

    More Than a Vacation Stay
    StoryHaus is designed as a full-property gathering retreat—not just for individual stays, but for the kinds of shared experiences people rarely have space to create anymore. The home is well suited for multi-family vacations, milestone birthdays, creative retreats, leadership gatherings, restorative weekends, and meaningful celebrations where guests can stay, gather, and enjoy time together under one roof.

    Join us during StoryHaus’s founding year and enjoy special introductory rates in this one-of-a-kind gathering retreat designed for meaningful time together.

    Additional details available at:
    [StoryHaus Alaska](https://storyhaus-alaska.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 4,440 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet hours are observed from 9:30 PM to 8:00 AM. Please keep noise to a minimum to respect neighbors and the peaceful nature of the property.
Alcohol permitted in moderation. Excessive drinking, intoxication, or disruptive behavior is not allowed and may result in termination without refund.
Parties and events are not permitted. Any gathering that disrupts neighbors or the property may result in immediate termination of the stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Palmer is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area and Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site, while Palmer Visitor Information Center and Colony House Museum are cultural highlights. Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Musk Ox Farm are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging. Visit our Palmer travel guide
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Palmer, AK

What's nearby

  • Matanuska Glacier in one of the largest inland glaciers in the World. Between Palmer and Glennallen, Alaska, USA.
    Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
    5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Finger Lake State Recreation Area
    4 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm
    5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
    5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center
    8 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Little Millers
    9 min drive
  • Little Miller's Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Bearpaw River Brewing Company
    8 min drive
  • Schwabenhof
    9 min drive
  • Palmer Elks Lodge
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is StoryHaus Alaska - Gathering Retreat for Groups & Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at StoryHaus Alaska - Gathering Retreat for Groups & Families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at StoryHaus Alaska - Gathering Retreat for Groups & Families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at StoryHaus Alaska - Gathering Retreat for Groups & Families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is StoryHaus Alaska - Gathering Retreat for Groups & Families located?

Situated in Palmer, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and within 6 miles (10 km) of Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area and Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site. Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Mat-Su Visitors Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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