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

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Kitchen/bar
Exterior
Property grounds
Cedar River facing deck with Weber E210 Gas Grill.
Living room and master bedroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6114.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cooper Landing, AK
  • Cooper Landing Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC.
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Russian River Campground
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Seward, AK (SWD)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft above Rear Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Rear Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

This property is located across the river from the Kenai Princess Lodge at the beginning of the Upper River Rapids. There is about 130 feet of low bank river frontage and an additional 700 feet of wade access under normal water conditions. This property can be rented with the neighboring River House upstream (VRBO #252577).

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.

Keywords: Fly fishing, Trophy Rainbow Trout, Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, Photography, hiking, horse back riding,

Property manager

Ryan and Robin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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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

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cooper Landing

Located in Cooper Landing, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chugach National Forest and Kenai River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cooper Landing, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cooper Landing Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Russian River Campground - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Russian River - 14 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 64 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 Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location and experience
The cabin exceeded our expectations in every way. The communication with the owners was outstanding. I have stayed at many rentals in Cooper Landing and this is by far my favorite.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property!
We had an awesome stay at The Bear Den. This was our second time and hope to stay again in the future. The house, property and view are awesome! The fishing was pretty good too. Communication with the owners has always been excellent. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

james z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location for fishing Kenai peninsula
Nice lawn down to Kenai River. House was clean. Good location for fishing Kenai peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

james p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Really enjoyed staying here, right on the river. Quick access to everything local. Quiet and comfortable. Firepit is great gathering spot. I was warned about the internet and it is a definite weakness to this location, which is probably an issue anywhere not in a big city. I wonder what the starlink availability is here, as that would definitely be an upgrade if doable. Other than that no complaints.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful river view!
We loved this property with the stunning view of the Kenai River and we wish we would have booked a longer stay! The house was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed! The hosts were very responsive and accomodating! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful yard for the kids to play. The river and mountains look exactly like the pictures!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the river!
Perfect location for fishing, spacious living area, perfect for our family get together. The owners were extremely communicative and helpful, which we greatly appreciated traveling with a young baby. If we need a place to stay out here again, we know where to go!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful river setting - Peaceful
Bear Den is a beautiful river house with a large grass lawn leading to the river. Beautiful views. LOVED sitting by the fire pit each evening. Private but close to the center of Cooper Landing. Very comfortable inside & well appointed kitchen. Our favorite place to stay on our AK Trip. Highly recommend this.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location!
Property was as advertised. Everything in working order and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bear Den is a magical home!
The minute you drive up to the house you are overwhelmed by the river view that this house has. The house was plenty big and had everything we needed. Watching the bald eagles and ducks and fisherman floating by was so entertaining.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FABULOUS!
This property is awesome! The location couldn’t be better. Right on the river and every day we wAtched a family of eagles along the river. The house is well stocked and comfortable for 4 adults. Can’t wait to come back. The owners were really responsive. Thanks for an awesome time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ken m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
kenai views
Wonderful place. Central location, easy access to fishing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
That view!!!
We loved our stay at the Bear Den! We spent most of our time on the patio watching the local wildlife, a beaver dragging branches upstream, salmon jumping and eagles soaring above and perched nightly across the river. The view was extraordinary so we dined on the patio every meal. The kitchen is pretty well stocked but was missing a few items such as a vegetable peeler and casserole dishes for heating food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Den /Alaska
The house was great for myself and 3 sons-Great location with beautiful view of the river. Communication with Ryan and Robin was very easy and helpful. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible!
Traveled to this area five times, and I must say this has been our favorite property! We only stayed three nights, but wish we had booked much longer. So comfortable and the view is absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and well maintained property with gorgeous views from the porch of the Kenai river and surrounding mountains. Was the perfect central spot for exploring the Kenai Peninsula on our Alaskan vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family & Friends Gathering
Touring the Kenai Peninsula with family & friends who are visiting for the first time. Enjoying every moment so far!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cooper Landing Adventure
Spent a week in this amazing location on the Kenai River. Beautiful clean property with incredible views of the river and lots of wildlife. Used this as base camp for our Kenai adventures and would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
This was the perfect location for exploring the Kenai peninsula. The house was just as advertised. Met our needs perfectly. The owners provided excellent directions to the house which we are very grateful for as we arrived well after midnight in pouring rain. Very happy that we picked this location for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet V., Tickfaw, LA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home and location
This is the first time we’ve stayed in Cooper Landing but won’t be the last. This view is spectacular! Loved sitting by the fire next to the Kenai River every night. The kitchen is well stocked. Bring your binoculars to watch the eagles and mountain goats. The owners, Ryan and Robin are very responsive if you need anything. Definitely recommend and will return!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice property and location.
We are Alaskans who stay in Cooper Landing several times every year. First time at this property, and will stay again. Strategic location, less road noise than many area properties. River frontage. Clean, functional. Decks and fire pit for outdoor use.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bears Den was clean and comfortable with great views . The river and mountains were stunning.
The property was great , the property manager was awesome answered my questions in a timely manner and made sure we were comfortable . We had a great time and would love to go back. Great restaurants close by .. Sunrise Inn baked Halibut was a favorite. The house was just as listed very spacious and comfortable for our party of 4. We visited many towns and the house was conveniently located. We booked a local fishing charter in Coopers Landing and were very pleased with Coopers Landing Fishing Guide services.. would highly recommend this property. We saw Eagles everyday on the river and enjoyed the fire pit by the river and grilled on the deck ..made lots of memories. Thanks for letting us stay in your home ...
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Peter Y., Black Mountain, NCm

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
While the check in process was easy and the home was adequate in size and location, the cleanliness was disappointing. The bathrooms looked like the floors had not been swept or wiped. The bath rug in one of the bathrooms was obviously soiled . The beds appeared to be clean sheets but made up in a rush, barely tucked in. The kitchen walls had splattered food and several pots, bowls and cooking utensils were placed in cabinets with dried food on them. The home looked like it needed a good cleaning. On several days, someone was working with drills and hammers in the garage underneath the house. It appeared , whoever cleaned the house was in a hurry and did not prepare the home adequately for the incoming guest.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yanky s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and property
Amazing property. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property on Kenai River
My boys were thrilled to be able to fish from this spectacular property day and night. They caught a number of Dolly Varden from the waterfront and a whitefish. We watched eagles everyday - one even caught a salmon. This home has all the amenities of home and was very comfortable. We were able to prepare meals in the kitchen, access streaming services on TV when the boys weren't fishing. An amazing place to stay when exploring the Kenai River. Just a few minutes from groceries, restaurants, ice cream, and the Russian River hike.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ryan and Robin

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There are few things I enjoy more than floating down the Upper Kenai. I was lucky enough to spend the month of September fishing in Cooper Landing for about a decade before owning this property. For any guests that have not experienced the fall in Cooper Landing, I strongly recommend it.

Why they chose this property

There are many houses available for rent in Cooper Landing, but few have the river front privacy and fishing as the Bear Den. Sitting by a warm fire down by the river after a great day of exploring Alaska is one of our favorite features of the property.
If the world class rainbow fishing was not enough, the upper river is one of the most beautiful places I have come across. The house sits across from the drift only marker on the Upper Kenai (No motors allowed). Just upstream from the property, the river begins to narrow and pick up current.

What makes this property unique

Rainbows and Dollies can be caught easily for most of the summer and fall. In late September and October the second run of Silver Salmon start to stack up behind the house. In March and April the property is home to a concentration of bald eagles that are feasting on spawning silver salmon creating some fantastic photo opportunities.

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