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

Cooper Landing, Alaska
$511 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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: 2319 Sq Ft (215 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request)
  • 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

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Leslie

    Submitted Jun 30, 2022

    Stayed Jun 25, 2022

    beautiful home and View!

  • Clint S.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2026

    Stayed Jun 8, 2026

    Beautiful location. Very clean and enjoyable! Great base camp for anything you want to do on the peninsula.

  • Diane R.

    Submitted May 24, 2026

    Stayed May 17, 2026

    Beautiful Cabin on a beautiful setting, the Kenai River. Ryan kept us informed on getting the cabin prepared for us, the first guests of the season. So happy that we were able to stay there.

  • wendy p.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    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.

  • Dane K.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    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!

  • jason w.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    Amazing, Everything was perfect

  • erin c.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 19, 2025

    we very much enjoyed our stay at this lovely property along the beautiful Kenai River. thanks again.

  • Joanne H.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    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.

  • Brandon S.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    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.

  • kelly m.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 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.

  • Lisa K.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    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.

  • andrew l.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 4, 2025

    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!

  • james w.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    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.

  • Jacqulinn W.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    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!

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Includes taxes and fees
$511+
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