Gold Rush Bed and Breakfast is a treasure among bed and breakfast's!
We are located at the base of Hatcher Pass, near Palmer, Alaska which
is an extremely scenic 45 minute drive from Anchorage. Palmer is an
all-season destination.
Experience 1800's period Gold Rush suites, rooms, & Alaska theme
cabins and a very delicious hearty Alaskan breakfast served up with true
Alaskan hospitality!
At Gold Rush Bed and Breakfast you will discover that we have Iditarod sled
dogs on property. This makes for an exciting experience, especially for
children as free pictures of you riding an authentic mushing sled is
always possible!
We are located just minutes from Hatcher Pass ski area & summer
recreation area and Independence Gold Mine. Additionally, we are quite
close to many year round attractions and activities.
Children are welcome and we are a smoke & alcohol free
accommodations. Gold pans are also available for your use.
Rooms:
Our guest accommodations are theme rooms and suites reflecting
Alaska's gold rush heydays.
Lucky Shot Mine:
- A suite accommodating up to six people
- Private Bath
Gold Mint Mine:
- Queen bed
- Accommodates two
- Private adjacent bath
Willow Creek Mine:
- Queen & single bed
- Accommodates up to three
- Private adjacent bath
Cabins:
Looking for a once in a lifetime Alaskan get-away? Or just a
leisurely reprieve from your hectic week?
Our cabins will transport you to a true Alaskan Adventure! All cabins
are with private bath and separate entrance.
Barnstormer:
Fly away to your own piece of Alaskan paradise, drift off to sleep
amidst the many reminders of the Alaskan way of life. Still true
today, flying is one of the main forms of transportation for many
Alaskans out in the bush.
Merrill Field is the busiest small craft airport in the world.. and
no wonder! Alaska has the highest per-capita rate of privately owned
aircraft in the nation!
Make your landing point the Barnstormer Cabin at the Alaska Gold
Rush Bed and Breakfast's famous gold camp!
Bear's Den:
Perched atop a grassy knoll, your scenic Bear's Den cabin is a fun
reminder of the Wildlife that abounds in Alaska!
Bears galore, who knows what may be lurking just Bear-ly around the
next corner??!!
Relax in one of two Queen beds and enjoy the Bear-able treat of
your Bear-y own cabin in the Bear-y filled Alaskan Woods!
All cabins have a Bear-y nice private bath, of course!
Bear-in-mind, this cabin goes quickly, make your Bear-y own Bear's
Den cabin reservation soon and have a Bear-y good time!
Cast-Away:
Cast-Away your cares in this fishing paradise!
You'll be hollering "fish-on" before you know it when you
make your reservation for this truly Alaskan delight!
Come to catch an Alaskan King, or how about a truly exhilarating
fight with an Alaskan Silver Salmon?
Lay your pole down at the end of a long day fishing and relax in
one of two queen beds in your very own fishing cabin.
Hide Away:
The Hide Away is just what the name implies.
Your own private, cozy Alaskan Hideaway in a serene, yet rustic
setting for a calm and relaxing stay.
A comfy Queen bed awaits in a cabin tastefully decorated to beckon
you to escape from life's cares.
A week or a weekend, you name it, the Hide Away was meant for you!
Area Attractions:
- Skiing
- Mushing
- Glaciers
- Alpine lakes
- Knik museum
- Snowmachining
- Fishing & boating
- Hatcher Pass - 5 miles
- Iditarod trail headquarters
- Musk Ox and Reindeer farms
- Independence Gold Mine State Park - 7 miles
Meeting Facilities:
- Number of Meeting Rooms: 1
- Total Capacity of Meeting Rooms: 15
Our meeting room is a large Victorian room with comfortable seating.
Discounts Available:
- Locals
- Seasonal
- Senior Citizens
Directions:
- North on Glenn Hwy toward Palmer.
- Through Palmer up hill to Palmer Fishhook, left.
- Mile 5.5, turn left onto New Hope, first right, Lucky Shot Lane.
- 1st house on left.
Area Airport: Anchorage International
Features and Amenities:
- Television
- Free parking
- Free local calls
- Free newspaper
- Meeting facilities
- Video Tape Player
- Free full breakfast
- Non-smoking rooms
- Ceiling fans in rooms
- Limited kitchens available
- Iron/Ironing board in rooms
Your Hosts:
Your hosts, Ken and Mary Littlefair, are pleased to offer you a
unique Alaskan stay at our Bed & Breakfast. We will do our best to
make your stay in Alaska all it can be.
We are proud to offer full, hearty Alaskan breakfasts and tastefully
decorated Gold Rush Theme rooms and delightful Alaskan Cabins for your
pleasure.
Whether you have come to Alaska to relax and enjoy the beautiful
scenery, fish from dawn to dusk, go flight-seeing, visit the renowned
glaciers, or tour Denali, the Great One, Alaska Gold Rush is here to
help you make the most of your visit.
We are centrally located in the State in the beautiful Matanuska
Valley. North is Mount McKinley and South is Anchorage. A convenient hub
for all your travel plans. We are located at the base of the historic
Hatcher Pass, a part of the Talkeetna Mountain Range and home to
Independence Gold Mine offering daily guided tours.
