The Glacier Breeze Cabin

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

The cabin is a 280 sq ft open floor plan tiny cabin thoughtfully set up for a comfortable stay for up to two guests. Perfect for a romantic getaway, a home base for a wide range of Alaskan adventures , a quiet escape from the hustle of town or all of the above! With Ted Stevens airport only an hours beautiful drive away, the cabin is 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 expressed that they were able to let go of anxieties and feel safe and comfortable while relaxing at the cabin! It’s perfect for mom’s looking for a night or two getaway for some peace and quiet!

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 that they don't get to experience living in town!

Concerned with being surprised by cleaning fees and checkout chores? You can already relax! We have no cleaning fee and the only thing we ask at check out is to make sure you have your belongings and to put the heat on low if it’s cold out. It’s you that’s here on vacation, not us!

The Glacier Breeze cabin is a special place for your unforgettable stay. It may be a tiny cabin, but it’s loaded with comforts and hand crafted Alaskan details!

The open floor plan living area has a comfortable love seat with entertainment provided via a TV loaded with a variety of streaming services. If you would prefer some musical entertainment, an Alexa speaker is waiting for your request for the soothing tunes of your choice. 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.

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

The full sized hand built Murphy bed has a memory foam mattress that 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 should be in for a great nights sleep!

Blackout blinds on the windows help out for those summer Alaskan nights featuring the famous midnight sun.

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, Keurig, French press and tea kettle with an assortment of coffee and tea, featuring complimentary locally sourced samples. If you need something that’s not on hand, let us know and we may have it on hand to bring out to the cabin for you to use. Not up to cooking? We would be glad to recommend one of our great locally owned restaurants, many of which that serve locally sourced foods. It may surprise you what is produced locally here in the Mat-Su Valley!

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

Fast 500 mb fiber supplied Wifi is provided for your entertainment and work needs.

Outside you will find a propane grill and a table for two on the deck. In the snow free months there are also a picnic table, zero gravity chairs and fire pit located across the driveway to enjoy staring at the mountains with. Fire pit and chairs can also be provided by request during the winter periods.

*Fire pit is available in summer when wildfire and weather conditions allow. *

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! No charge for use on bears, but there is a $40 charge each for not returning otherwise.

As even more reason to stay at the Glacier Breeze, the cabin is surrounded by great Alaskan arctic adventures such as :

• Knik Glacier Helicopter tours. Discount Available!
• Alaska Backcountry Tours year round ATV and snow machine tours of the valley to the Knik Glacier. Discount Available!
• Guided kayak and stand up paddle board tours on the Knik River and winter guided snowshoe hikes and rentals.
• Several hiking trails
• Reindeer Farm & Musk Ox Farm
• Alaska Horse Adventures
• Alaska Zipline Adventure Park
• Hatcher Pass Area and Skeetawk Ski area
• And lots more! We would be glad to share recommendations!
• Click here for a full list to help with you planning!

We have numerous connections for various adventures and would be happy to help match you up to an activity or a guide, we want your entire trip to be as amazing as your stay here! 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 one of the highlights of your Alaskan trip and especially looking forward to coming back! Every season is an entirely different experience!