STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake

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A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake. Adventurous travelers may like the boating and kayaking at this bed & breakfast. In-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Palmer, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Arkose Brewery and Palmer Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site. Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Alaska Railroad are also worth visiting. With kayaking and motor boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Palmer travel guide
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Wasilla, AK

What's nearby

  • A glacier with icebergs and a calm lake.
    Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
    13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Finger Lake
    6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Finger Lake
    6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Finger Lake State Recreation Area
    7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm
    12 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot
    16 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • Bearpaw River Brewing Company
    11 min drive
  • Little Millers
    8 min drive
  • Little Miller's Cafe
    9 min drive
  • Fred Meyer Fuel
    13 min drive

About this property

STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake

  • Bed & breakfast by the lake
  • A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like boating and kayaking at this bed & breakfast. In-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Books, smoke-free premises, and water sports equipment
    • Beach towels, barbecue grills, and games
    • Outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake have perks such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like desk chairs and WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
    • Balconies, outdoor lighting, and kitchenettes

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Frequently asked questions

Is STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Finger Lake, Finger Lake, and Finger Lake State Recreation Area. Cottonwood Lake and Anderson Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stormy Hill retreat was a lovely stay! My family loved it! Would recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

We had a great visit and the place was clean and comfortable. Lovely walk out to the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great stay!!

Rebecca’s property was beautiful!! It was easy to find, super clean, and COMFORTABLE!! Communication with our wonderful host was always quick too! Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

Everything was wonderful. Property is cute and clean. Rebecca was super nice and Jack is adorable. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rebecca could not have been nicer and done more for us. Great location to many great sights and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alaska trip

We had a wonderful stay at Rebecca’s. Very clean, all the amenities you could need, and views to die for! Rebecca was very sweet and even made us fresh cinnamon rolls! We would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture perfect

Majestic views, quite, clean, charming interior
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous View!

We spent a few nights at Stormy Hill Retreat. Enjoyed the location, spaciousness, kitchen, and especially appreciated having a washer and dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay on Lake

It's a great little apartment above the owners detached garage. You can walk down the hill to the lake at the bottom. Very quiet with great views. Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly Bears Den

Beautiful private retreat with whimsical and tasteful bear decor. Gorgeous views with lake access. Washer and dryer are welcome bonus. Wish we were able to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect with Stunning Views

Such a cozy, comfortable loft apartment. After two weeks traveling around, this was our absolute favorite place to stay. Every detail made us feel welcomed and at home. The views are breathtaking! Can't wait to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very homey feeling with excellent host. available for any questions we had and gave ideas for fun weekend. we even "stayed in" because of the comfort! highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grea

Beautifully appointed private cozy loft apt in a very beautiful area. Wonderful host, great views and many activities in Palmer/Wasilla area to stay a few days. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stormy Hill Retreat

It is so quiet and tranquil at Stormy Hill. We enjoyed the amazing views on the front porch. Rebecca WAs such a gracious hostess and made us feel so welcomed at her place. Thanks for an amazing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alaska Wedding Adventure

Beautiful property, very private, with all the amenities needed for our stay. Cookies were delicious. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

Good quality furnishings and as advertised. Bed is firm. Hostess is friendly and very responsive. Good views and just the right distance from town. Nice kitchen and w/d
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful nature, peaceful location

This location was absolutely unparalleled. The mountain scenery was breathtaking and we loved the ability to paddle around the lake and do a bit of bird watching. We could have stayed for a full week and had a full docket of hiking. Rebecca was also such a a lovely attentive host. She made sure we had the fire pit set up and were stocked with cocoa for a picturesque night in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wasilla Stay

The house is perfect for what we needed. It has a microwave, washer dryer, refrigerator, stove, A TV with Roku that you can connect to your streaming subscriptions. If you’re looking for a place outside of Anchorage, this was very nice. The property manager is extremely friendly and accommodating. I would stay here again definitely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A breath of fresh air

Wife and I loved the place . The Attention to detail made are stay comfortable .The cinnamon rolls were such a pleasant surprise . Thank You for making are stay a wonderful memory . M and D
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One night stay

Stayed here before a cruise out of Seward. Met all of our needs and had a few minutes to walk down to the beautiful lake. I would recommend you stay here as it was very quiet and private. There are stairs so you may want to put your things in light bags instead of hauling your full suitcase up for a short stay. Cookies are a very nice touch. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view! Quiet space perfect for exploring the area!

Location was perfect for us as we were there for the Arctic winter games. Close to Palmer and Hatcher’s’s pass (beautiful). View from the little kitchen is fabulous.Warm welcome from the host who lives near by and took time to chat. It takes a little practice to figure out when start and stop the fireplace in order to keep an even temperature throughout the night but it is feasible (winter stay).
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place with gorgeous view!

Quaint little piece of heaven on Lake Gooding. Not only was the place a perfect little getaway, but it is close to many places and the host Rebecca is amazing! She was get communicating before and during. She was happy to answer all my questions since I was traveling from the east coast to Alaska for the first time. If I get up there again will def be booking there!! Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The location is quiet and peaceful. I enjoyed sitting on the landing for the stairs and watching the sunrise. We also saw several planes take off. We felt like we were at a remote location in Alaska, but we had all the comforts of home. We are tall people and the shower is small, worth the stay, just be prepared. I would stay here again and again. You need to be physically able to carry your baggage up an outdoor stairway.A great place to stay in the Mat-Su Valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This amazing, whimsical property was selected from 100’s for our first night stay in Alaska within a reasonable drive from Anchorage. Photos told us the ascending steps at Stormy Hill Retreat would be difficult for our knees But we could see the experience of awakening to the wide open Alaska view would be worth it. And, it was. Utterly breathtaking.Rebecca allowed us to have Amazon ship provisions and a cooler to her street address! This meant we did not need to stop at WalMart when our flight landed. Everything we needed came from Amazon and was waiting at carport. Rebecca accepted our invite to come upstairs to visit before our departure. Delightful visit and extremely helpful travel counsel .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private Lake House with Views galore

The night at Story Hill Retreat was the best stay of our trip to Alaska. We felt very welcome, cozy, and Rebecca thought of everything we might need. We took a canoe for a trip out on the lake and even dove in for a swim. The guest house was very clean and tidy and we were able to watch some Netflix and do laundry. Rebecca gave us some recommendations for nearby attractions and the Musk Ox Farm was a hit! We just wish we had booked a second night :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024