Featuring mountain views, Fishhook Sunrise B&B in Palmer features accommodations, free bikes, a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. Housed in a building dating back to 1997, this bed and breakfast is 15 miles from Hatcher Pass and 30 miles from St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchenette, a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a walk-in shower, and free toiletries. An oven, a microwave, and toaster are also available, as well as a coffee machine. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests at Fishhook Sunrise B&B will be able to enjoy activities in and around Palmer, like walking tours. Skiing, cycling, and hiking are possible within the area, and the accommodation offers ski storage space. The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, 48 miles from Fishhook Sunrise B&B.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Palmer
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  • Alexis
    United States of America United States of America
    We had an excellent stay! The hosts were wonderful, our room was very comfortable and had everything we needed, and the breakfast was excellent. The location is also great. Highly recommend!
  • Craig
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfasts were excellent the location was perfect with great parking. The place was gorgeous Lawn,flowers view out of our bathroom window of the mountains @ Cancun( their dog) Thank-you so....much Berry!!Sorry we didn't get to meet your...
  • Gossen
    United States of America United States of America
    Lila was an excellent hostess, and her breakfast of French toast and sausage was delicious! We enjoyed a special breakfast drink, as well. Her garden is beautiful, and the raspberries we picked were sweet. The room was spacious, bed was...

Hosted by Lila and Barry Willardson

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Lila and Barry Willardson
Our home sits on 10 acres of an original homestead that my family dairy-farmed from the '50's to the '70's. If you come in the Summer, you will find an abundance of flowers as this has been a family passion passed down through generations. Our rental rooms are situated in the upper level of our home. No personal family space is on that floor. The beautiful Wasilla Creek meanders through the property and there is a lovely trail you can walk along beside it. The front porch has a bench for sitting and taking in the beauty of the countryside. We also provide a fire pit with a Solo Stove to enjoy. There is a magnificent view of the valley's iconic mountain, Pioneer Peak, as well as views of the Talkeetna mountain range. We are in the country but centrally located to many attractions such as Hatcher Pass where you can go on a myriad of hikes and explore an old mining area, Independence Mine. We are also only 4 miles from Palmer town, 15 minutes from Wasilla and a quick hour from the Anchorage airport on a great highway.
Your hosts are Barry and Lila Willardson. Lila was born and raised right on the property as a farmer's daughter and converted her golf-loving husband to the state in 1997. We have have been married since 1981 and have 7 grown children and 17 grandchildren (as of this writing!). When we were running out of children in our home we decided to convert the upper floor into two lovely guest suites and try out being B&B hosts. That was in 2016 and we have so enjoyed all who have come to stay with us. We both love Alaska, especially the Matanuska Valley and have a desire to share it with our guests. Any information we can give or questions we can answer, we are happy to do so. In Barry's former life he was a director of Golf for two different country clubs in Mexico. He still loves golf and indulges when he can. Lila loves to cook, garden, sew, crochet and play with grandkids!
We are located directly off of Fishhook Road which connects with both the Trunk Road and the Glen Highway. Just half a mile away is a very nice gas station and convenience store and the start of a lovely bike trail that goes for miles! We do have bikes in riding condition if you'd like to try it out, at your own risk, of course! Palmer is a short 4 mile drive away and boasts some wonderful restaurants that we are happy to recommend and review for you. There is also the Reindeer Farm, Musk Ox Farm and Hatcher Pass with an abundance of hiking very nearby. If glaciers are in your itinerary, the Matanuska Glacier is only 45 minutes away. It requires a reservation and many of our guests have gone and loved the adventure.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Area info

Amenities of Fishhook Sunrise B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

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House rules

Fishhook Sunrise B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
$5 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$5 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Fishhook Sunrise B&B of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Fishhook Sunrise B&B

  • Fishhook Sunrise B&B is 3.7 miles from the center of Palmer. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Fishhook Sunrise B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Fishhook Sunrise B&B include:

    • Suite
    • Double

  • Check-in at Fishhook Sunrise B&B is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Fishhook Sunrise B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental

  • Guests staying at Fishhook Sunrise B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Yes, Fishhook Sunrise B&B is popular with guests booking family stays.