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

Cooper Landing vacation home with kitchen

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Property grounds
A red log cabin with a porch, surrounded by a garden and trees.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A cozy cabin interior with a gray couch, a chair, and a table. A large window offers a view of a wooden deck and a body of water.
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6215 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cooper Landing, AK
  • Place, Kenai River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooper Landing Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Russian River Campground
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Cooper Landing

On river.Your stay at this Cooper Landing vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Kenai River and Cooper Landing Museum. Also, Chugach National Forest is within half a mile (1 km) and Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kenai River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cooper Landing Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kenai Lake - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Russian River Campground - 18 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Summit Lake - 22 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunrise Inn & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gwin's Lodge and Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Two Brothers Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hotroot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Cafe - ‬9 min drive

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.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,319 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing to the airport?

This vacation home is 55.4 mi (75-min drive) away from the Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

Is there free parking at The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing to downtown Cooper Landing?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Cooper Landing.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, Everything was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erin c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we very much enjoyed our stay at this lovely property along the beautiful Kenai River. thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very nice, a beautiful and scenic spot. Wish we'd had more time to take advantage of the outdoor firepit! We also appreciated the owner's fishing guide recommendations and had a great day of guided fishing, in addition to fishing along the shore of the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful spacious home right on the Kenai River. We enjoyed the gorgeous view from the deck, especially seeing the salmon swimming upstream in the river. Wifi fast, very clean house. Everything we needed. Comfy bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rishi k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place

Beyond Words.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

Elena K.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Location is perfect. The home is beautiful and clean. Home has everything you might need. We were sorry to have to leave. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin on the Kenai River

We had a great time at this cabin. We rented the River and Bear cabin when we had family in town. Everyone had a good time. Very relaxing. There were a lot of bald eagles nearby, up to four at one point. My kids enjoyed fishing in the river. The fireplace overlooking the river was amazing, and the decks really let you relax and soak in the scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Retreat!

We absolutely loved this cozy home on the beautiful Kenai River! It had everything we needed and more. We loved sitting by the fire watching the aqua blue water float by. We saw eagles and gulls and just breathed in the fresh Alaskan air. We also enjoyed the sauna and stayed up late playing games in the lovely dining area. We would definitely stay here again. It has it all-location, beauty, comfort and space! We felt well cared for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great spot to unwind! The location is even more impressive in person than the pictures show - plus we had the benefit of observing the sockeye spawning in the river which made it that much more stunning. The house was super comfy and well equipped - we appreciated all the inside space and the carport on rainy days and the porch and firepit were amazing when the rain finally stopped. We found lots to do in the area, from guided fishing to fishing right out front, glacier tours in Seward, and exploring Hope and Homer. The owner and property manager were both quick in addressing any questions - we'd 100% come back to this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yanky s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable!

Second time staying in this property. Absolutely stunning. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kenai River stay July 11-July 17, 2025

WOW. What a beautiful setting. Really enjoyed the deck overlooking the beautiful river. Enjoyed watching eagles, rafters, fishermen. Super comfortable home. Fished Kasilof, Kenai and Lake Clark. Saw bears on fly out trip with Talon Air, highlight of our excursions. Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay in Seward. First time trip to Alaska. What a great trip to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Home was great spot for all our adventures. Highly recommend!! Would love to make it a permanent home, but that’s another dream.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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