You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Mountain View Retreat
Walk down the side path of the house to a magnificent view of the MatSu Valley The location is a perfect stopping point one hour from Anchorage and two and a half hours from Denali. There are two bedrooms that sleep six. One has a queen bed and the second has a queen bed with twin bunks. A large living room with tv with WiFi and streaming only on the tv is available. The mini kitchen, and bathroom are also yours to use. The kitchen has a microwave, mini fridge, toaster, small grill, and coffee pot for your use. The property is quiet and a perfect spot to come back to after a day of sight seeing. We live upstairs in the home and welcome any questions you might have about the area. Nice dogs on the premises but not in your private space.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Lucy Lake. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
The holiday home offers a kitchenette, a fireplace and a patio
Free WiFi
7 minutes by car from Settlers Bay Golf Course and 8 minutes from Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum
Mountain View Retreat offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchenette
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Next to a golf course
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
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
Rules
Check in before midnight unless previous arrangements have been made
No smoking
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
Settlers Mountain Retreat Ii
Settlers Mountain View Retreat II Wasilla
Settlers Mountain View Retreat II Private vacation home
Settlers Mountain View Retreat II Private vacation home Wasilla
Mountain View Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 72 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 72 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gary R.
19 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with an even better view! Just follow the aarows to the door!
Gary R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Darrell F.
21 Sept 2025
Darrell F.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Miles L.
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We are experienced VRBO’ers and found this listing to be excellent. All directions and communications were 100%, the apartment was truly exceptional (with great living room recliners and terrific comfortable beds), and the host left kind instructional notes, blueberry muffins, and cranberry scones.The view from inside and from the outside seating was of beautiful mountains, and the nearby cold frames were full of green vegetables.Although the heated outside spa was very inviting, we were tired from our day’s adventuresome exploring, so we didn’t use it (at least this time)!Nothing less than 100% for our stay at this “Beautiful Mountain View” hideaway!
Miles L.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Darrell F.
24 Aug 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
The first stay was very nice, the second stay was less impressive. The stay of August 22 was very disappointing. Trash had not been emptied, wet hand towel from someone other than our party was on the rack, dirty towels left in the room, kitchen towels and cloth were not to be found. This makes me wonder if the sheets had been changed/clean.
It is a beautiful property. Views are stunning Would recommend this property to anyone wanting a quiet and comfortable place to stay.
Darrell F.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Avery W.
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredibly beautiful location!! The hot tub with the view was definitely the highlight. The host was awesome washing towels and taking out garbage mid visit. Super quiet with the sweetest dogs.
Avery W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erika H.
19 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house, wonderful hosts & nice continental breakfast surprise. Majestic view out the back. Wish we had stayed longer to enjoy more of the local restaurants and use hot tub.If traveling in summer bring a sleep mask!!
Erika H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tony R.
17 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean well appointed lower level of a beautiful home with amazing easterly views of the mountains! Quiet and pleasant
Tony R.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christopher B.
16 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at 4 different places and this was my family's favorite. The views from the hot tub were amazing.
Christopher B.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brooke E.
7 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy launch for Talkeetna
We flew into Anchorage and then stayed here in order to set ourselves up for a nice day trip to Talkeetna and back the next day, before heading to the peninsula for the rest of our 10 days in Alaska. The hosts were kind, the views were incredible, the space just right for what we were doing.
Brooke E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann M.
2 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
I would definitely recommend this lodging. Everything was perfect. Beds comfortable, plenty of blankets and towels, and the homemade muffins were delicious.
Ann M.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
James N.
29 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great location, absolutely loved our stay here and the view! Definitely recommend staying here.
If you want to feel at home, this is the place to stay! You can feel the love put into this home. Clean, comfy, and homey feel. Plenty of room for our family of 6 and large SUV. We will definitely return when we are in town again.
Candace J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Drew H.
2 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay
Wonderful walkout basement with great views. Accommodations were clean and the host were friendly.
Drew H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bianca J., Anchorage, AK
2 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning View!
We stayed here for a night after a nearby wedding. Gorgeous view and awesome property. Had everything we needed, was just here with friends but would be a great spot for family/kids as well.
Bianca J.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica M.
21 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice home, beautiful views
Jessica M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Eric L.
4 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a nice little suite.
Nice little property to stay at. The only complaint was being able to hear loud foot steps from above in the night. Would also recommend getting curtains for the main door for added privacy as it looks out to the owners hot tub.
Eric L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Joseph A.
6 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Alaska vacation
It was a very nice home. Easy to access. She answered any and all questions I had. Very nice lady. Had some friendly dogs. Wonderful few of mountains out the door. Seen a few moose below the hill in the yard. Overall stay with Deb was great.
Joseph A.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly S.
20 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint
Lovely stay. Deb was fantastic to work with and very accommodating. Would recommend.
Kimberly S.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate S.
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Views
What a super place. The view of mts and area from our door was fabulous. Very nice hosts place was clean.
Thank you Kate Pat n Lynn
Extreme noise from upstairs: could hear and distinguish talking, crying baby, loud footsteps. Not so much a problem for my party but if you are looking for peace and quiet and serenity this is not an appropriate spot for that. Otherwise it’s very clean, comfortable, and safe.