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Upper Paradise Log Cabin - Nightly Rental in the Woods

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View of the outside of the log cabin.
View of the outside of the log cabin.
Exterior view of the Upper Paradise Log Cabin. Note the new cabin behind.
Exterior view of the Upper Paradise Log Cabin. Note the new cabin behind.
2019 Exterior Photo!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 457.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Moose Pass, AK
  • Tern Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Carter Lake Trailhead
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kenai River
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Seward, AK (SWD)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Pull Out Couch

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Upper Paradise Log Cabin - Nightly Rental in the Woods

Built by a renowned log cabin expert in 1982, the Paradise Cabin has been recently updated, is surrounded by the Chugach National Forest and directly next to the famous Moose Pass 'swimming hole'. This cabin is private, clean, cozy and perfect for a couple or small family looking to experience the many activities of the Kenai Peninsula. Perfectly located close to the beautiful seaside city of Seward, world-class king salmon fishing in Cooper Landing, and the charming town of Moose Pass.

If you are looking for a unique and rustic cabin to relax and recharge in a beautiful mountain setting, you've found it! Private, yet convenient to all the Kenai Peninsula has to offer. Come and experience the charm of a 'real' pioneer log cabin. This cabin is immediately adjacent to the Moose Pass swimming hole and often in the summer you will hear the joyful noises of kids jumping off the diving platform.

This beautiful log cabin tucked away in a wooded setting will charm you the moment you pull in the driveway. The property is calm and quiet, however, please note that the cabin is fairly close to the Seward Highway and during high traffic times (mid-morning and mid-afternoon), you will hear traffic-related noise from the highway. We assure you that in the mornings and evenings, the noise quiets down.

We constructed a brand new cabin in the winter of 2019 called the Lower Paradise Log Cabin. It is available to rent as well and would be the perfect compliment to a large group traveling together. The two cabins now share a driveway but have their own parking and are completely separate.

This cabin is private, clean, cozy and perfect for a couple or small family looking to experience the many activities of the Kenai Peninsula. The cabin was built in 1982 and as such, there are quirks that come with its age.

This log cabin has everything you need, beautifully built, cozy stove that provides perfect warmth. The cabin itself is spacious, clean, nicely decorated and really well-kept. And the bed is top quality. Out the front door, there's a deck with a lounge chair.

There is a queen bed in the loft and a double, pull-out bed in the brand new couch. The living room is open to the kitchen and has a dining set for four + people. The cabin has quality furnishings throughout with hand chosen furniture, bedding, appliances and décor. We perform a quality check on the cabin prior to your arrival, which will ensure you of a wonderful experience.

The only way to get around in Moose Pass is to have your own car. There is no public transportation or taxi cabs. There are transportation services to and from the larger communities of Cooper Landing and Seward.

Property manager

Willow Hetrick
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Moose Pass

Moose Pass is home to this cabin. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Cooper Landing Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chugach National Forest and Kenai River. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Moose Pass, AK

What's nearby

  • Tern Lake - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Carter Lake Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Summit Lake - 10 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Kenai Lake - 18 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Kenai River - 19 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trail Lake Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trail Lake Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Victoria's Station - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Paradise Log Cabin - Nightly Rental in the Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upper Paradise Log Cabin - Nightly Rental in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper Paradise Log Cabin - Nightly Rental in the Woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Upper Paradise Log Cabin - Nightly Rental in the Woods located?

Situated in Moose Pass, this cabin is steps from Chugach National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tern Lake and Carter Lake Trailhead. Tern Lake Picnic Area and Upper Trail Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 57 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

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

Great little cabin!

Perfect little cabin to stay in for our honeymoon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dave B.

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

Good stay

The property is as described. Best for 2 people. Amazing view of mountain from front deck. Has all the basics. The road noise is real.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Beautiful log cabin

Large comfortable living area and spacious, fully equipped kitchen. Beautiful views of the mountains from inside the cabin and from the expansive deck. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Comfy Cabin

We enjoyed this stay very much. The attention and details to have all necessary amenities was great! We were able to cook and enjoy the kitchen as well as kick back and relax after a long day outside fishing and hiking. The black out shades were much appreciated
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Lovely cabin

Beautiful scenery all around this nice cabin. Willow and team had everything we needed. If checking in late make sure you hit grocery store before hand, as the local convenience store. Eyes closed by 6. We used the cabin as a base for our day trips to Seward, Homer and Hope before heading back to Anchorage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Beautiful log cabin

This cabin is perfectly situated for spending time on the Kenai Peninsula or taking a cozy escape. It is clean and roomy for two. We appreciated the full kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris R.

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

Moose Pass cabin

Excellent cabin, well stocked with everything you need for a great vacation. Easy drive to Seward and little town of Moose Pass. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad T.

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

Quick and easy

Quick one night stay and everything was great and as expected. Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reed C.

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

Visiting from Kenny Lake

What a perfect , comfortable , relaxing night and peaceful morning on our way to Seward! All the necessary amenities just as promised!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

FAUSTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute cabin, but too close to the highway - very noisy, which is a shame when you’re in Alaska…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry T.

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

Charming cabin

Enjoyed our stay. Wonderful location and accommodations. Watched the mountain goats from the deck!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen Berkner B.

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

Great place!

great location, everything you want in an AK vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Peaceful

Nice and quiet place with easy road access. I'd def stay here again and the communication was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Steve S.

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

Nice Alaskan Cabin

It is a charming and cozy cabin, but it is very close to the highway, so you will hear the cars coming down the road. The stairway upstairs is narrow and might only be for some, but there is a sofa sleeper downstairs if you can't do the steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Wonderful place

We stayed here for a couple nights. It was clean, the owner, Willow, was responsive. There was lots of attention to detail in the cabin. Loved the picnic table on the front porch and the grill. It was quiet and in a beautiful location. Could be a bit tricky to find the driveway but Willow did her best to make sure we found it okay. If we ever come back to the area we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is our second stay here. It is a perfect spot between Anchorage and Homer. Close enough to Seward and Cooper Landing to take advantage of fishing and hiking. Love it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

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

Magical!

The cabin is magnificent! Clean, everything was provided that you might need, great location and so peaceful. We enjoyed our stay immensely! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena T.

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

Lovely place with a great location

It was cozy and clean beautiful place to find refuge after hiking, fishing and Kayaking. It is 35 miles outside of Seward but when it was a raining day in Seward I could go to Anchorage or Cooper Landing. The drives are beautiful and driving into Seward I would see wildlife once a double rainbow. There were also hiking trails close to the cabin. Would recommend the Harding Ice Field hike as well as Lost Lake hiking trail. I felt quite safe for the week I was alone. My husband joined for the rest of my stay, we enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jiaqi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute little log cabin. The mountain view is awesome. I even saw 3 mountain goats via the binocular.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Donna G.

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

Great log cabin

Beautiful cabin. Got to watch bears on the mountain across the street with binoculars. Some traffic noise as it is on the highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob K., Mt Pleasant, SC

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

Perfect property for our stay!

Such a beautiful log cabin! Perfectly appointed and located just a short drive from several cool Alaska destinations. We were able to hike directly from the parking area. Communication with Willow was excellent. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ramachandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place in the mountains! Willow was very responsive! Love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Cool, cozy cabin.

Very cool, cozy cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

A Jewel

This is truly a jewel! Willow cares about her visitors. She has laundry soap & dryer sheets for your use. I used the pull out sofa bed & it was more comfy than the 2 beds I slept on in Anchorage & Denali! My friend loved the bed in the loft. We appreciated the free WiFi. This is a special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Cozy cabin

We loved the cabin. It was well-equipped and a lovely building. We had a great stay. The owner did not return an email for 72 hours, so that was a hassle. Also, we could not find the entrance to the unmarked road and we had to try two roads before finding the right one. This was on a busy road involving multiple U-turns, and so this part felt inconvenient and somewhat dangerous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Willow Hetrick

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Hi, my name is Willow. I live in Anchorage and work at an environmental consulting but am from Moose Pass, Alaska . I have a very active lifestyle and love the outdoors. I look forward to helping you make your Alaska vacation as special as it can be! Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Why they chose this property

This property is the perfect location for anyone looking to experience all the Kenai Peninsula has to offer because of its central location. I was born and raised in Moose Pass and although I now live in Anchorage for work, I travel home every weekend to recreate with my family. There is no better place to enjoy the outdoors and all Alaska has to offer.

What makes this property unique

I fell in love with this cabin because of its rustic look. I have always been drawn to log cabins and this one is considered historic, built in 1982. The cabin appears in several books on how to build log cabins in Alaska. The front door of the cabin is particularly famous in these books. The front porch is a great place to sit, relax, and stare at the beautiful mountains as you unwind from a busy day.

Languages:

English

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