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The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing

Escape to a tranquil haven surrounded by wildlife. Enjoy BBQs with breathtaking views while spotting eagles soaring overhead.

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Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6215 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing

The house is located a five hundred yards upriver on the opposite bank from the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, just upstream the Upper River rapids. The living set up is ideal for a romantic couple, a family of 6 or 4-5 friends. Moose, bear, bald eagles, beavers, goats and mountain sheep are commonly seen from the property. Outside there are plentiful wild raspberries in late summer, an outdoor sauna and wade fishing for Rainbows and Dollies.

Wildlife viewing from the property in May can be fantastic before the river opens for fishing. Bald eagles frequently hunt from the trees in the backyard during the early season. The fly fishing for trophy rainbow trout and Dolly Varden on the upper river is tremendous between July and late October. In late September and October silver salmon begin to spawn in the river behind the house.

The fall season in Cooper Landing is arguably the most beautiful time of the year. As the summer season comes to an end the rainbow trout and silver salmon fishing is at its peak as the deciduous trees turn bright yellow and orange.

The Kenai River is open for fishing between June 11th and May 1st. The ADF&G website is a great source of information on the latest fishing regulations.

Please checkout the video walkthrough and additional pictures.

Google Earth Coordinates - 60°29'12.69'N 149°50'48.56'W (Russian River 5 miles), (Quartz Creek 5 miles), (Bing’s Landing 33 miles), (Seward 49 miles), (Anchorage 95 miles)

The River House can be rented with the Bear Den (VRBO #394863) if you party exceeds six.

Keywords: The River House, riverfront, fly fishing, river front, rainbow, trout, birding, photography, free wifi, BBQ, eagles, salmon, privacy, Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge.

Property manager

Ryan and Robin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2319 sq ft (215 sq m)

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Aerial view

The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (86)
The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

River House Private 1.6 Acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home
River Private 1.6 Acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home
River House Private 1.6 Acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home
River House Private 1.6 Acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home
River Private 1.6 Acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home

About the neighborhood

Map
Cooper Landing, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai River - 1 min walk
  • Cooper Landing Museum - 8 min walk
  • Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. - 3 min drive
  • Russian River Campground - 12 min drive
  • Russian River - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gwin's Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Two Brothers Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rafter’s Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hamilton's Place - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sackett's Kenai Grill - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Chugach National Forest and Kenai River. Cooper Landing Museum and Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqulinn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding!
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! The cabin is just as described and in the middle of paradise. We loved having the Kenai right outside our back door. Such amazing sunsets and a wonderful, welcoming neighborhood. Hosts and housekeeping were exceptional as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bob’s review
Great setting, as advertised. Loved the firepit & views!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena K., Elon North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable
We had a wonderful stay at the River House. The view was gorgeous and the furniture was very comfortable. There was plenty of room for our group of 4
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., New Orleans

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful riverside house
As described, beautiful riverside lodging! Had a wonderful time. 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
beautiful home and View!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience!
The house was great! It is right on the river. We all enjoyed our stay! I would recommend this house to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Beautiful views from every room! Perfect place for our fishing trips on the river. Will definitely book again next year! Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Gorgeous
We had a wonderful stay, the pictures and listing were accurate, the wood burning stove was not allowed to be used but we were there in the summer so it really wasn’t necessary. The home and surroundings were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River House gets 5 Stars
The photos do not give the property justice even though I have the same photos on my phone. The water, the views, the waterfall baby stream, it was all amazing! The furniture was comfortable and the bathrooms were unique and beautiful. Cooper Landing is a reasonable drive to everything on the peninsula. Thank you for a very nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cortney B.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Beautiful Place - Weird Experience
The home was absolutely gorgeous and we loved being right on the river with a cute fire pit and beautiful home. We had an interesting interaction with the property manager. We requested early check in and he said we could arrive early and be by the river while they finished up by 3pm (1 hour early). We arrived around 2:30 and were informed of how he had been drinking tequila on his way to the property and it seemed like him and the crew were partying at the house while getting it ready for us. They were Sun bathing on the deck, drawing on each other in the house and asking us what the person drew on them, jumping in the river and running across the yard in underwear. They left and said goodbye and we assumed they would Be leaving but he freely walked back into the house and almost seemed like they wanted to stay and hang out. Super nice people but very weird and off putting experience when we were wanting to have privacy and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

james w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great fishing getaway
This was a guys trip for three of us and it couldn't have worked out better. The cabin had everything we needed and the location was A++. Modern kitchen/laundry, comfy beds, good tv programming options, nice Weber gas grill, fire pit with Adirondack chairs, updated baths, etc... We fished the Kenai River for several days in multiple locations, and did well for trout and salmon. It was great to come back late day and light a fire in back by the water. We cooked breakfast onsite and had lunches on the river while fishing, but there were several good small restaurants/breweries nearby for dinners. Definitely bring all your groceries from Anchorage or you'll have to drive 30 min to Sterling for supplies. The local convenience store is limited. We started talking about a return visit while there, so that tells you a lot. The hosts were also great with a few questions we had about the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lori
The house was great. Plenty of room, and clean. The property was well maintained. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

linh b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best family vacation!
Wow! That really sums up our family vacation at this gorgeous cabin right on the beautiful, blue Keanai river nestled in a quaint town called Cooper Landing. We couldn’t decide on an Alaskan cruise or a relaxing cabin adventure. We chose the latter and I’m so glad we did! Almost every room has a river view. I loved that I can wash dishes and peacefully stare at the river. It was nice and serene with just the family where we intimately connected with our young adult son and teenager. We did a few fishing excursions where we ventured into fly fishing for the first time and caught over 16 Sockeye Salmon at the Kasilof River and 10 Rock fish off the charter boat in Seward. I’ve never seen so many majestic bald eagles. This really was a dream vacation! Thank you Ryan and Robin for sharing your beautiful cabin with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

rishi k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place
Beyond Words.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything and More
Outstanding property and managers. Could not have asked for more! Right alongside the Kenai River, barely heard any noise from the highway. This place was by far the best property I have ever stayed at. Management answered all questions and more! The washer and dryer were perfect for us! Again, great property, great people and fantastic home base for adventures on the Kenai!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River House
My wife, two friends and myself stayed at the River House for 8 nights. We were there to fly fish the Kenai River and sightsee/explore the area. The house was the perfect base for us. The view of the river from the house, the outside fire place and sauna were all great to come home to. We have booked for next year and can't wait to go back. Jeff
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Saundra M., Mount Olive, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
We loved staying here. We had booked this property last year but had to cancel due to sickness in the family. We literally booked our return trip based on the availability of this home. The owners are very easy to work with and honest. It is a great house with a beautiful view. We saw a bald eagle fly over every morning. I will say they are having issues with a few things as far as the kitchen was not very clean and a couple of maintenance issues. I messaged with the owner, he explained a few things (they are in a somewhat remote location and are having difficulty finding reliable help this season.) The other parts of the home were fine, trust me, I checked. Don't let this stop you from staying here. He will work with you if you find anything and the issues were solved quickly and we went on to have a great 4 day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

CoraLee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cooper Landing River House
We want to stay here again. This place was so beautiful the location is perfect it makes you not even know a TV exists. You can just sit and watch the River for hours. It’s a perfect location for fishing, pictures, fires families and everything. Coming back and Ryan and Robin were great. Thank you!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yanky s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this property!
Will keep on coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
Great spot for cooper landing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!!
A beautiful house in the perfect location! Cannot recommend enough. Clean, well stocked, large but still cozy, great sauna, and the most amazing view in all of Cooper Landing. Fish right out of your own back yard. We’ll be back for sure, one of the best places we’ve stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on the river
We loved our stay at The River House. We saw salmon jumping and many bald eagles and our favorite spot was watching the river from the den. Ryan was very responsive and helpful as was the property manager, Michael. You could not ask for a better vacation home in Alaska. Thank you for your hospitality, Ryan.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cooper Landing
just a tremendous site with such scenic views. Great ameneties. Couldn't have asked for more for our family Alaskan getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Great location, great communication, perfect cabin for 5 people. The sauna was awesome and everything was perfect for our stay. Thank you Michael, Ryan and Robin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kenai fishing
Memorable fishing trip to the Kenai, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021