Iditarod House

Surrounding Area

Palmer is a small town with farming heritage located in the heart of the Matanuska Valley where cabbages can grow to 90 pounds under the midnight sun! While here, you can tour Independence Mine, an abandoned hard rock gold mine located in a spectacular alpine setting in Hatcher Pass. Drive to Matanuska Glacier and actually walk on the ice! Visit the Musk Ox farm, the gardens at the Palmer Visitors Center, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Headquarters. Watch salmon as they return to spawn in their home streams. You can hike, golf, and fish. In August, check out the Alaska State Fair. Best of all, the river valley and the towering mountains are spectacular. Visit our website for pictures:

Accommodations

Iditarod House is located on 7 secluded acres only one mile from Palmer. Our favorite mountain, Pioneer Peak, is seen from rooms in the bed and breakfast. Guests have their own private entrance and share a common room that is equipped with a small refrigerator and microwave. Breakfast is self served continental deluxe at your leisure and includes fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, milk, juice, coffee, tea, and homemade bread.

Outside is a picnic area and gas barbecue.

Rooms/Suites

The Iditarod Room has a queen bed and a twin bed, private bath and features art work depicting the Iditarod sled dog race. Phone and tv are in the room.

The Americana Room has a queen bed and private bath. This room and bath are handicap accessible. Phone and tv are in the room.

Both rooms share the dining/common room which is equipped with a small refrigerator and microwave equipped kitchen area.

Crsipin's Den Has a private entrance, private bath, in-room refrigerator, microwave, phone and TV. This room has a woodland view. Pre-approved pets are allowed.

Amenities

All rooms have access to a microwave and refrigerator, tv/vcr, and phones.

The 2 acre yard has a small 2 hole golf green, a horseshoe pit, and a croquet course, as well as a small garden of local vegetables. Several restaurants are within 2 miles.

Restrictions

Iditarod House is a non-smoking facility. An outside smoking area is provided.
Approved inside pets are allowed only in Crispin's Den.

Rates & Availability

Iditarod House is open year round. Rates are $60 - $70 per night, double occupancy, plus 5% tax. Off-season and extended stay rates are available.

Discounts Offered

10% discount on weekly stays.