Warning this will be a long post…read more.. One word to describe this place is amazing. Our travel agent from Homer booked us Matsukana Lodge because we needed a stop between the long drive from Valdez to Seward. I looked at the website and was impressed by the best site of any B&B we looked at for the whole state (after complimenting Brenda on her website she said her niece who is a Web designer helped her). When we pulled in right after the 100 mile marker we were greeted by the majestic lodge. We were welcomed in by all their dogs which were super friendly and shown to the Glacier Room. The pictures don't do the place justice, the room was huge and beautifully decorated and appointed. We were given complimentary reusable aluminum bottles as well as luggage tags. The private bathroom was huge with a whirlpool bath and a separate shower. It was easily nicer than a $300+ boutique hotel you would get back in California. Not only was our room spectacular, we were told there was a mini gym and pool table in the garage. As we were on vacation I chose not to partake in the gym but the pool table was in an awesome game room above the garage. I absolutely loved the nice touch of Monopoly cards painted into the walls. The tour didn't end their, we were also shown the hot tub with majestic views of the private lake and surrounding mountains. Additionally there was a pool house with a kayak you could use on the lake. Basically I will close by saying Matsukana Lodge is a mini 5-star resort in the middle of rural Alaska. It will blow your mind and make you disappointed at any other B&B you ever go to again. I don't think I'll ever be able to top my one night stay here and look forward to coming back again to stay longer! Pro tip: the 2 downstairs rooms have more privacy but we loved the layout of the Glacier Room. You can't go wrong with any room.

This place is fantastic. I chose this place because I was going to do a glacier hike and this was…read morevery close to where I needed to be. All in all- great decision. Price- not bad at all. I paid $169 per night and the Sheraton in anchorage was also the same rate. Pretty good considering it saved me time for my hike and breakfast was included. Quality- This lodge has a lot of character and personality of the owner. Lots of color and some pretty cool amenities: private bathrooms, jacuzzi and walking access to a nearby river. Quantity- HUGE ROOMS. Atmosphere- very cute. Also three dogs running around provides additional love. I also saw a moose in the backyard. Staff- The ladies are great. They are very warm and did anything they could to accommodate. For instance, I got in super late and they kept the light on for me to make everything easy for when I arrived. If you want to be outdoors in Alaska, but not camp, this is the place. Note: the lodge is located between mile marker 100 and 101.

I can only speak for the lodge itself. I did not stay here, but I intend to the next time I travel…read moreto/from Valdez-Anchorage. It's a great halfway point to break up that really long drive (about 300 miles). We stopped here on the way just to check it out and ended up ordering a beer and slice of homemade rhubarb pie with vanilla ice cream. Yum. Hungry on the way home, we stopped back in, this time for dinner. We were hoping to eat on the patio, which offers beautiful views, but the three or so tables outside were occupied. We ordered the salmon chowder, salmon beurre blanc and the rockfish salad, and the rhubarb pie again. Everything was delicious, and despite being full, I grabbed a big chocolate chip cookie on the way out. They also offer molasses and oatmeal raisin. At the very least, stop here. The staff is super friendly. The views are fantastic. The food is delicious.

Stopped in here for dinner & asked to see a menu and was handed one with some attitude and no…read moreattention, decided to head to Grand View Cafe instead. Beautiful property but disappointed in the waitstaff.

I don't typically write negative reviews on places I stay, but these guys have earned it…read more Gunsight Mountain Lodge, Eureka, AK. The rooms were ok, although the smell of glade was beyond intense, the lack of restrooms or water in the rooms was tolerable, the guest restrooms outback were a little gross and made my eyes burn, but I wasn't expecting much.. The owners however were super unprofessional. From double charging me, to making it my problem to fix, to complaining to me about everything in their life under the sun, to badmouthing hotels.com, other guests etc. etc. I just didn't need any of that on our stay there, and should have been a sign to go somewhere else, but I knuckled through it. The icing on the cake however, was being Attacked by her dog outside my room while using the guest restrooms... Yes, attacked. As in, I'm a fully grown man, dog owner/lover myself, and ended up having to drive to urgent care to stem the blood flowing from open wounds on my leg deep enough to stick your fingers in. Hey, stuff happens right...I'm a big boy. You try to put yourself in other people's shoes and do the right thing, but its also all about the people you're dealing with.. What was the owners response? Denial, even though it happened feet from their door, and I'm bleeding all over their floor. The dog evidently was also super aggressive to another person who was staying there that we spoke with, and then I found out it bit someone else. Did they comp any part of my stay? No. In fact, I was double charged. Have they made good on their promise to get me some shot records on the dog? Nope. Have they bothered to call me back a single time to check on me? No. It's a week and a half later folks, and I'm done trying. My wife and I have left messages until their machine was full, have left a message with their front desk / family member who runs the store, have facebook messaged them, and they haven't called me back once. Great customer service. An apology would have gone a long way here. Not only did I find out that she lied to me when she said the dog has never bitten anyone before, but they're completely ghosting me? The customer? I'm not a tourist, I'm in Eureka A LOT and so are lots of my snowmachine friends. I am pursuing this now that they've decided to do nothing, and I am recommending anyone who knows me boycott this place. Gunsight Mountain Lodge is TRASH. Stay at the Eureka Lodge or Sheep Mountain Lodge, or anywhere else but here. This place is owned by people who lack any semblance of character, or decency, and as much as I like to root for local business owners; they deserve to lose their business.

Such a beautiful place to go. Away from the hustle and bustle of town. Rooms are so clean and…read moreAlaskan. Great place to stay! If you have to shower everyday and cannot do a small walk to the bathroom. This is not the place for you. We loved all the mountains and the owners were just wonderful! So accommodating. We will definitely stay here again. We give them a 5 star review for a 5 star lodge.

This place is like a slice of heaven literally in the middle of nowhere…read more Keep going west bound on glenn highway , around 10 miles ahead of Matanuska glacier there is a sign to the side road that leads to the cottages, The cottages overlook the Matanuska glacier(see photos). We were sipping on some tea sitting on the porch after the tiring day while staring at that magnificent glacier. The cottages themselves are also pretty awesome. Clean, comfy, cosy...everything you expect out of a cottage in the woods and more. The views from the porch and the windows are astounding. Also we didn't expect high speed wifi in this oblivion but there it was. All in all beautiful cozy little place in the lap of nature....Very highly recommended.

We had a lovely stay at the Glacier View cabin! Colleen was very warm and welcoming. Such a quaint…read morecabin on beautifully kept grounds. The view did not disappoint. The inside of the cabin was super clean and well kept - very cozy as well.

What a fun little local getaway! Mandy is a joy to work with too! Upon arrival, Mandy met us to…read morewelcome us to the location and give us a brief, but thorough tour of the grounds. All spaces were clean and easy to get to. We stayed in one of the Forrest Tents that is a short walk away, but still felt completely isolated from other tents. Breakfast is served (with French press coffee) every morning and it's DELICIOUS! Freshly made breakfast casserole and homemade granola with yogurt! There's a sign up sheet for the hot tub. The hot tub is great for relaxing with a great view. The showers are HOT HOT HOT! There's an outhouse - flushing toilets a short walk away too.

This place is SPECIAL! The accommodations are amazing and the service is something very unique…read more From the coffee, to the breakfast and the fresh linens. All the details have been covered and it's truly a one of a kind experience. You can't understand until you stay here and experience it for yourself. Thank you to the wonderful Alpenglow staff for making this a vacation to always remember.

This was the greatest chicken fried steak not even an exaggeration. I was tempted to order the PBJ…read morebut my cheapness got the best of me. Do not leave without a slice of pie. The service is amazing even in a crowded restaurant. Also 25¢ coffee is a nice touch like a soft memory of a time long long gone.

This is a fascinating place. It's in a building all by itself off the Glenn Highway in between the…read moreGlacierview community and Glennallen. It's a combination of a gas station, lodge, and old-fashioned All-American comfort food restaurant. The kind of restaurant where they bring you water when you sit down, pay at the register, and have a candy counter there. I had the chicken fried steak with fries, salad, and garlic toast. Homemade banana cream pie for dessert. It was very good, not outstanding, but for Alaska I'm grateful there is a place. Anyway, I'd recommend this as a roadside diner for breakfast or lunch if you're traveling in the state on the Glenn Hwy.

The cabin was perfect. The work done is top notch. Thank you, Anna. It was so awesome to stay with…read moreyou all. The woodwork is fabulous and the decor very calming. Great place to

I rented an immaculately clean, cozy cabin here off Airbnb for a very affordable price and had a…read moregreat experience. The hostess/owner of the business was on site and assisted greatly with some basic needs I forgot back at home, such as plates and utensils for the grill. They have two gas grills on site as well as a charcoal grill next to each cabin. They have a covered pavilion with an indoor firepit. Wood is for sale for $8. Each cabin is equipped with a coffee maker, a very small TV, and the lodge also offers complimentary K-cups and DVDs for rent. I cannot speak for the RV experience, but this is a great place to stay if you're on your way to or from Anchorage, or if you just want to get away for the weekend. Highly recommended.

Very nice room, the bed was very comfortable, friendly staff. Good burger at the dinner. Old school…read morelodge feeling.

Hate to say, but the place has gone downhill some. A couple of years ago, I had homemade chicken…read morefried steak from scratch, homemade cream gravy, and homemade french fries with it. Last time I ate there, I had a frozen fritter with canned sausage, gravy (every other restaurant uses that now. I don't know why, it's not rocket science making a good gravy!), and frozen french fries on the side. But the desserts are absolutely delicious, pies made from scratch! And service always nice and efficient