Prime Kenai River Frontage with Private Lodging

Sterling, Alaska
$360 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Pristine view and just few steps from fishing right off the bank of the famous Kenai River. This property is very conveniently located in the middle of the Kenai Peninsula. Just minutes away from the small town conveniences in Sterling such as restaurants, groceries, etc. This property is a great base accommodation for your whole Alaskan vacation. From halibut and salmon fishing to white water rafting to bird watching, guided or not, this is it! You could be just about any where on the Kenai Peninsula and do just about anything you can dream of with very little effort and minimal time frames. From the Bears Den, you are 11 miles from the heart of Soldotna's busy town center or 22 miles to the city of Kenai if you want to visit those areas. Also you are 90 minutes away from Seward or 110 minutes away from Homer the other direction by car on the Kenai Peninsula. You will feel like you are in the wilds of Alaska and yet relaxed with natural beauty all around.

The 145 feet of our private river bank front to fish off of with plenty of elbow room, view, or just relax and enjoy. There are 4 new daylight platform decks to fish and view from for ease and convenience. It also has picnic tables and benches, fire pit, fish cleaning table, and plenty of wild life to see. There is a your own full size freezer for your catch, satellite TV with a 55 inch HD flat screen, and wireless internet to stay in touch with. You will also have your own kitchenette for your fresh catch and for times you would rather just stay in. Also your own private newer washer and dryer for your convenience.

Our one bedroom vacation rental, Bears Den, has accommodation for 4 to 5 people. The vacation rental has queen size bed and 2 twin size bunk beds. There is a very large comfortable couch and a rollout bed if necessary to suit your needs.

WE ALSO HAVE OUR WOLF DEN CABIN/BUNK HOUSE JUST STEPS AWAY TO ACCOMMODATE A LARGE FAMILY OR PARTY. These sleeping quarters come with a beautiful Kenai River view which will sleep 2 or 3 additional guests. This Wolf Den will not be available without the use of the Bears Den and a one time additional cleaning fee. This is because because the Wolf Den is a dry cabin without a bath or sink. It is warm, comfortable, and newly remodeled with a knotty pine interior and captain twin beds. It also has its own fridge and microwave and table and chairs for games and snacking. WI-FI, TV, AND INTERNET will be available.

The Bears Den is just one of our four vacation rental accommodations. We also have the Eagles Nest lodging on VRBO with the listing number #798980 in case you are interested in our property availability. And we have the Klondike House which is a 3 bedroom ranch home with a listing number #1801842. And then there is the brand new Moose Cabin also listed on VRBO with #3288577. These other properties may be of value in case you have a very large group or party and want the whole property to use. Or maybe if you have some calendar or scheduling issues.

We are able to help you customize a package of adventures and side trips during your stay for you. We want you to have a great time and wonderful memories.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 960 Sq Ft (89 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Russian
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Rachel L.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Views and access to fishing are spectacular. The property grounds and unit were well maintained and felt like a well loved cabin. If you are looking to stay on the Kenai and are ok being about 10 to 20 minutes from town/fishing pull-ins….then it’s the perfect setting. We loved it. Extremely quiet.

  • James M.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Our group of fishing buddies has stayed in the Bears Den many times over the past several years and we've never been disappointed. Ron and Katia are wonderful hosts who do everything possible to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked and the view from the deck is fantastic. The property is located right on the Kenai River with easy access to the water. The topper is the enclosed gazebo with lots of seating and the best fire pit anywhere! Highly recommend!

  • Tad V.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Took a chance on a location we have not stayed before. Ron and his wife were wonderful hosts. If you are looking for a quiet place away from chaos in Soldotna during peak season this is the place to go.

  • Earl D.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Beautiful location great host.

  • Alexandra J.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    We stayed here while we worked on building our house for a little over a week. Was a great place to relax in the evenings. Really enjoyed the property, lots to do and the hosts were great!

  • Julia N.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We had an amazing time living in Alaska and staying in Bears Den for two months during the winter. Ron and Katya are welcoming hosts. They ensured we were comfortable and had everything during our long winter stay. Bears Den, a one-bedroom cabin, worked out perfectly for us. Both of us worked remotely from the cabin. The Internet connection was reliable, and we had no outages during our stay. The kitchen in the cabin is small, but it was convenient and had everything for us to cook dinner almost every day. It was warm and cozy inside the Bears Den during cold winter nights. Eagle’s Eye property is located within walking distance of a local supermarket. This was very convenient when we ran out of ingredients for breakfast or dinner and did not need to drive to Soldotna. The best part of Bears Den is the view. It was calming and meditating to look at the half-frozen Kenai River with Bold Eagles flying back and forth over it. We did not want to leave and can’t wait to return there again.

  • Mary E.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    There aren’t words enough to describe this piece of paradise - and the hospitality that comes with it. This was our first trip to Alaska for fishing and Ron made sure we were well aware of our options, timing for booking adventures, etc. I honestly have never met hosts that offered so much for a stay. The accommodations were perfect - and such a gorgeous setting. We are hoping we will make it back - and this is where we’ll stay!

  • Brandt R.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2023

    Stayed Aug 27, 2023

    Awesome in every way. Ron and Katya are both great hosts. Really enjoyed our stay. Great location and beautiful property.

  • Ami C.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2023

    Stayed Jul 30, 2023

    Ron was very accommodating. View is beautiful. Conveniently located.

  • Paul M.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2023

    Stayed Jun 23, 2023

    This trip was our second stay at Eagles Nest and we enjoyed it even more the second time around. We stayed in 2016 and again this year. The owners have made so many improvements including an awesome fire pit pavilion that is mosquito proof and can seat two dozen people comfortably. WOW. It was amazing. Ron is so attentive and cares for the property so well! I swear it was spotless. My wife was so impressed with how clean it was. Thanks to Ron and Katya for another great stay. See you again soon!

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$360+
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