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Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views

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Exterior
Entryway view
Exterior
Interior
Historical house

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10225.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views

Kenai Bluff House is located in downtown historic Kenai. The house was built in 1935, and bought by my grandparents in 1947. My dad was raised in this house! Of course, the house has been remodeled and has all the modern conveniences, but has a wonderful and rich family history. The home has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of room for your whole family.

The property has a large lawn and outdoor furniture for enjoying the stunning view of Cook Inlet. You can watch the fishing boats come and go with the tide. Eagles often land right on the lawn as they are out cruising for their next ocean meal.

Kenai is a small town and the “downtown” is quaint and quiet. The home is located at the end of a residential street. It is located next door to Erik Hansen Scout Park, a small community park and contains a bronze statue of a Boy Scout overlooking the Cook Inlet. Interpretive displays point out many physical features of the landscape and a memorial plaque is attached to the base of the statue. Park includes few trees, some shrubs, two flower gardens, and a gravel walkway leading to the bluff’s edge. This is a great area just to sit, relax and enjoy the extensive views over the lower Cook Inlet, tidal lands, and mouth of the Kenai River.

We are located within walking distance of the historical Russian Orthodox Church and Kenai Visitor and Convention Center which has a historical walking tour available within this area. This property is on the walking tour, as The Showalter House (#10) !!

There are several nice places to eat where you can walk as well.

Reasonable rates per night for four people. No separate cleaning fee. However, guests must not leave fish remains on property. Cleaning fee applies if fish remains are left on property.

Property manager

Jennifer and Jason Yeoman

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
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Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kenai

Located in Kenai, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cunningham Park and Kenai River, while Kenai Historical Society and Soldotna Homestead Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Jumping Junction, or check out an event or a game at North Pennisula Recreation Center. 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 Visitors and Cultural Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kenai Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Challenger Learning Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cunningham Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kenai River Flats - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Amore Mocha - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duck Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Veronica's Old Town Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪C Cups Specialty Coffees - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Steak & Seafood - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views located?

Located in Kenai, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Kenai Historical Society, Meeks Trailhead and Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center. Kenai Beach and Leif Hansen Memorial Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Old Town
We fish the Kenai every year and usually camp or spend 2 nights in a hotel. This year we had family visiting from out of state. We planned 2 different fishing trips so needed to stay for 5 days. A house was the perfect solution. The location was perfect with a great view of the mouth of the river and the inlet. My husband spent several hours on the bluff watching dip netters and boats coming and going. We walked around the neighborhood and enjoyed the historic buildings. The house was well equipped and comfortable. We will come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
kenai cliff house
Beautiful property with awesome Kenai River mouth and Cook Inlet views. Eagles soar over yard and often land. Loved everything about this historic 1935 built home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Times
We had an awsome Trip
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT!
This is an amazing property with the beach overview and the firepit to enjoy the midnight skies, trail is a little ways off to the beach for dipnetting
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jody G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graves Family
Wonderful location. House is tired. Kitchen contents limited. Needs a few more chairs. Need grab bar in showers. Loved the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Justine H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kenai bluff
Great location and the view is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach house
Nice view of the bay. House could use some TLC, but it is an old house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine H., Midland, Texas, USA

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful View
Love the view, right on the bluff, overlooking the mouth of the Kenai River and ocean; plus mountains! Property is old, but very roomy and nice set up; it does need some minor maintenance, and it was sometimes difficult to get a response from owners when we had questions. Overall, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sandy D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ak Adventure with daughter and grands
Great location and plenty of room. Not nasty dirty but not as clean as it should be. We saw in guest book a baseball team eating three meals a day was here before us but some of the dirt was before them. I would stay again for location and split bedrooms were good for separating kids and us old folks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One week stay
It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend
We were in town for my dad's 95th birthday and my brothers nd sisters enjoyed the property. The bluff views were amazing. We managed to get the only sunny weekend in a couple month run.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T., Northfield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Great house for 3 families (8 of us) to stay in. Space for every one to have their own space! Loved having a view of the water, the teens loved venturing down the road for beach access and checking the beaches for sea creatures during low tide. We had eagles fly by all the time and even have a couple stop in the yard. Thanks for sharing your house with us!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kenai Baseball Stay
Best hosts for VRBO! Amazing views, great walking distance to everything and a beautiful home. LOVED the history this house has and the owners that shared it's journey.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base for our activities in Kenai
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Fishing with Friends
This place was great. Not right on the shoreline like the pictures indicate, but really enjoyable. We had fires in the back yard fire pit and eagles land feet from us and what a great time. Highly recommend to stay here. Personally plan on another stay here. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Collette F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views
The house had beautiful views and was spacious. It is an older home that could use some TLC though to make it truly exceptional. The kitchen was rather hit and miss on dishes. We also had some issues with the wifi but the owners were helpful getting it fixed when they were contacted. Overall I would recommend the location but some extra effort in the house would really make it Great!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mat-Su Miner trip
Beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Katherine H., Midland, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views!
This property is in a fantastic location, with the best views ever! The house is old but large and great for families or large groups. The kitchen is large but could use more consistency with dishes. The house does need some minor maintenance, and small fixes that would go a long way. We had a great time and really enjoyed the large yard, fire pit and especially the views.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob M., Connell, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time In Alaska
We have stayed at the Bluff House several times. It is central for all of our activities (fishing). The views from the property are stunning. Jennifer and Jason more than met all of our requests during the stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelly b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
This is our 5th times staying here and we just love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Gary R., Edgewater, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Comfortable Home
This house was very "homey" with comfortable furnishing. The kitchen was large and well equipped. Nice views of the Kenai River and bay. It's central location was good for day trips to Homer and Seward. WIFI did not work for our entire stay. Tried several times to contact the property manager with no reply. Beds were a little too soft for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect place to stay!
Amazing views, comfortable accommodations and great access to Kenai.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Heather J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bluff house
The house was very spacious. We loved that it had two bathrooms. That made it easy for our family to get ready each day. The view was beautiful! We loved sitting outside and watching the boats and fisherman each evening. We did have a few issues getting the TV to work and the internet was sort of on and off. The property manager was very good at resolving these issues. The house did not appear to have been dusted recently and the living room furniture was very uncomfortable—hard to get off of because you sink down into. All in all....the house fit all of our needs and was incredibly spacious.

6/10 Okay

Kayla J., Wasilla

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great views, house needs attention
We love the location and we’ve stayed here for 4 years now for a project. With that said, we’ve seen that zero of the money given to this rental goes back into the house. If you stay, bring everything you could imagine needing for cooking-there were plates, 2 bowls and about 3 cups and a handful of silverware. Zero grill tools and the tank was empty. 1 knife that cut like a butter knife. Baking sheets are non existent and the pans have seen better days. We arrived and did not have check in codes from the owners so we spent 3 hours locked out calling, texting, and emailing with zero response. We finally got ahold of an outside party who relunctantly gave us the code. The tv didn’t work, the house had 1 roll of toilet paper and zero trash bags and no outside trash can. Black out blinds only exist in 1 bedroom. The internet cut out after a week. Management desperately needs to put the smallest amount of effort back into the house. With that said, the house is spacious, clean, and relatively comfortable. The view could not get any better overlooking the river entrance. There is great quick access to the beach and the neighborhood is quiet. Everything you could need to access is within a mile. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clint J., Keauu Hi

Great location, amazing view
Host's very responsive, Jason brought a TV over for us as one had failed, gave us early checkin and late checkout, really made our stay nice for us, as we travelled last minute over Thanksgiving
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer and Jason Yeoman

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This house was past down to me from my dad. He was raised in this house along with all his siblings in only 4 rooms including the kitchen, which did not have a bathroom or a living room.

I was born and raised on the Kenai Peninsula as well and Jason was born in Nome and has lived on the Kenai Peninsula since 1994.

We lived in this house with our growing family and loved being so close to town, but feeling like being out of town.

We hope to share our culture with you as I, Jennifer, am part Dena'ina Athabaskin and Jason is part Inupiaq.

Why they chose this property

The view that you will have from this property is amazing! You can see all three mountains, Mt. Spurr, Mt. Redoubt and Mt. Iliamna! The sunrise and sun sets are seen from this property, and are incredible, especially in the winter months! You can see the dip net fishery in the month of July, as well as all entire commercial fishing boats coming in and out of the river with the various openings. If you are lucky, you might see a beluga or two and you will definitely see seagulls and eagles flying and landing on the bluff!

Alaska has endless places to visit and see! We have tried to bring some of it to the rooms for you to enjoy. Any questions that you may have about what Alaska has to offer you we would be happy to help with!

What makes this property unique

The land of the midnight sun can bring much light that many people are not use to. The rooms have black out blinds that help people who need a little extra help to go to sleep. The house is located on a street which is closed to through traffic, therefore is very quiet!

Languages:

English