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Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kenai, AK
  • Kenai Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Challenger Learning Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Loft

4 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Up stairs bathroom in Master bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River

An original home built in Old Town Kenai, Jetty Petersen's historic hand-hewn log home with dovetailed corners was built in 1940 and is on the Alaska historical registry.

With an original exterior and completely remodeled interior, this home has spectacular and unobstructed views. Views of the world-famous Kenai River, the Pacific Ocean’s Cook Inlet beach, and the active volcano, Mount Redoubt, can all be seen from the four large picture windows of the living area. Eagles, beluga whales, and seals as well as the many fishing fleets are a few sites seen from this charming beach home. This is a great place for dip-netting season; view the fishing taking place from the comfort of home, or take a short walk down to the mouth of the river and be in the center of it all.

Historical Old Town is a walk back in time. The Kenai Visitors Natural History Museum, open-air Saturday Market, and many places to eat are all within walking distance.

Soldotna, AK is 10 miles
Homer, AK is 80 miles
Seward, AK is 100 miles


Beach Home:
2017 remodeled 1800 sq ft home located in Old Town Kenai.
Seated 25 feet from the bluff with a 180° view of the Cook Inlet’s beach and mouth of the Kenai River.
Perfect for Dip-netting season fishers or for those who simply enjoy strolls on the beach and beautiful scenery.

3 Bedrooms and a Loft room (altogether sleeps 10 adults comfortably in beds; we do not charge extra for those willing to sleep on pull out beds, recliners and such). Playpen and Bassinet provided for children if needed.
Master Suite is on 2nd floor
TV in each bedroom
2 full Bathrooms
Large Kitchen (fully-equipped)
Living Area with TV
2 reclining couches
2 reclining chairs (one is an electric-lift chair)
Dining Area (table seats 6)
Counter height bar (seats 5)
Breakfast table (seats 4)
Small children's table (seats 4 toddlers)
Wheelchair accessible home (although the bathtub is not, bath chair can be provided)
WIFI provided
Fish filleting table and tray provided for outside use
Chest Freezer
Deep-fryer in kitchen
Grill located outside
Washer and Dryer
Fire pit for Summer use (may be covered in snow in winter time), wood is not provided

Notes for the Fishermen and Fisherwomen:
Fish carcasses are to be disposed of in the water at the beach. Once processing your catch, this must not be done inside the home; processing is to be done outside the home only. A fish-cutting table, fish tray, and running water (located outside) is provided for processing. Fish may be brought inside only for use of the chest freezer or cooking.
Indication that the processing of fish has taken place inside the home may put your deposit at risk.

Property manager

Amanda Wisniewski, Manager
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Let us know if we can help provide specific items
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This will put your damage deposit at risk.
No processing of fish in the home

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kenai

Located in Kenai, this holiday home is near the beach. Cunningham Park and Kenai River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jumping Junction and Soldotna Creek Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kenai, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Challenger Learning Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Cunningham Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kenai River Flats - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amore Mocha - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Duck Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Veronica's Old Town Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪C Cups Specialty Coffees - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Steak & Seafood - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River located?

This family-friendly Kenai holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Meeks Trailhead, Kenai Beach and Kenai Municipal Park. Kenai Historical Society and Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jess Y.

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

Beautiful location, fully stocked, awesome VRBO!

We had a wonderful time at this house, it was fully stocked, the manager was communicative, and the small issue we had was addressed immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Amazing views!

We had a wonderful stay there with family!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Houston Volleyball

Thank you again for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare T.

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

Beautiful property and well appointed

Great location, clean, well appointed, great for entertaining and spending time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leisha S.

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

Gorgeous Beach House!

Stunning house. Stunning views! This place is perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook V.

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

The perfect location is n Kenai

We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Great house with great view

We were in Kenai to fish and this beach house was a perfect place to relax at the end of the day. We enjoyed our time here very much
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

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

Amazing Views

This house is absolutely amazing! The views are breathtaking, and the entire space was impeccably clean. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and there was plenty of room for our family to relax and enjoy. The host was exceptionally helpful and responsive, making our stay even more enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Awesome!

This place is great!! Super clean and has everything you need! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geri L.

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

Magical Spot

This was our second stay, it’s an amazing property! The view is mesmerizing, and the rooms are beautiful and charming. We loved the outside fire pit too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai S.

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

Lovely spot on the bluff

We had a great stay! This is a perfect spot for a trip to Kenai.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kami M.

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

Excellent Stay

We loved this place! It worked well for our group and was in a beautiful location. Thanks to the hosts for their hospitality and flexibility!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ARIEL S.

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

perfect family getaway

This is the third year we have stayed here for our extended family yearly getaway. It is the perfect place to keep everyone happy. Room to move about, easy beach access, and a nice fire pit. The house is stocked with most anything you might need. It is sparkling clean and has a lovely "beach" decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Beautiful home and excellent communication’s

The home was lovely and comfortable. Property manager was very responsive to all questions and accommodation requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamerin P., Richland, WA

Beautiful home!!

Beautiful home and beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

Amazing family opportunity

Loved this house! Comfortable beds, very clean, everything you might need in the house, amazing views and easy access to the beach. We loved this chance to spend a week with the whole family here.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances O., Saint Francisville

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

Charming house, spectacular views

Our family, ranging in ages from 56 to 7 months, really enjoyed our stay. It had everything we needed, and all of the windows overlooking Cook Inlet provided spectacular views! I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Absolutely beautiful home!

Just as listed! Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

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

Perfect place for a family get away !

We came here for a family wedding , and couldn’t have asked for a better experience ! We loved the view and being able to walk to the beach in minutes . The kitchen is fit for a queen and made food prep a breeze . We will carry this memory forever , along with lots of laughs and new family memories .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Family vacation

This property was awesome. View was unbeatable. Enough room and beds for our large family. House was clean. Check in process was simple. Thanks for allowing use to u see e property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Unbelievable view. Beautiful house

The house was perfect for our small group. The host was very responsive, when the barbecue didn't work she brought us a brand new one! We grilled our freshly caught salmon and halibut. We had a wonderful week, thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daisy D.

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

Oh the view

Cute place, amazing view, well stocked!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Love!

This is our second stay at this property. Perfect location for fishing the Kenai, Kassilof and the beach. Home is beautiful with an amazing view. Plenty of room and so many nice extra touches. Check in and out are easy and communication is always promt. Thank you for sharing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Alaska Vacation

We had the most wonderful time. This home was the most well equipped, clean and comfortable vacation home we have ever had the pleasure of staying in. Our group was both young and older. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Recommended

Nice house with a great view! Very well decorated and felt like home
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Wisniewski, Manager

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Written by Tim Wisniewski (owner):
We’ve lived in Kenai for 40 years and call this home. We’ve raised our four children here and are very fortunate that they all still live in Alaska. We’ve had the good fortune to be able to start and grow our businesses here, which we still run today. My wife and I met here in Kenai, AK, and have been married 36 years; we've never entertained the idea of moving anywhere else. We enjoy everything that Alaska has to offer and are totally acclimated to our simple, slower-pace life which doesn't include traffic jams.

Why they chose this property

We have witnessed much growth in Kenai, but unfortunately some of the history is slowly disappearing. When we found out that the Petersen home (original builder) was for sale, we became more interested, hoping to preserve it’s history. Our offer was accepted and the real work began trying to restore this beautiful building. We are most proud of what’s come to be and only hope that you come to enjoy it as well.

What makes this property unique

This home depicts the true pioneer spirit of what people had done before any modern infrastructure appeared in Alaska. Take a good look at the hand-hewn, dovetail logs and ask yourself if this was even possible with no motorized tools.
The house sits on one of the most beautiful, unobstructed views in Downtown Old Kenai, not to mention that it's the best location for dip netting in July. Needless to say, you'll be impressed.

Languages:

English

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