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

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62319 sq ft

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Cooper Landing, AK

Cooper Landing Museum8 min walk
Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC.3 min drive
Russian River14 min drive
Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

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.

Property manager

Ryan and Robin

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Mountain view

Sunny day on the lake with a mirror reflection

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Cooper Landing

Located in Cooper Landing, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Resurrection Pass Trailhead and Crescent Lake Hiking Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chugach National Forest and Kenai River. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cooper Landing, AK

What's nearby

Kenai River - 1 min walk
Cooper Landing Museum - 8 min walk
Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. - 3 min drive
Russian River Campground - 12 min drive
Russian River - 14 min drive

Getting around

Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

Gwin's Lodge - 5 min drive
Two Brothers Roadhouse - 3 min drive
Kingfisher Roadhouse - 4 min drive
Rafter’s Lounge - 7 min drive
Hamilton's Place - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing located?

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

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Oct 17, 2023

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

Peaceful and Gorgeous

We had a wonderful stay, the pictures and listing were accurate, the wood burning stove was not allowed to be used but we were there in the summer so it really wasn’t necessary. The home and surroundings were amazing

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Sep 12, 2023

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

Peaceful

Beautiful views from every room! Perfect place for our fishing trips on the river. Will definitely book again next year! Loved it!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena K., Elon North Carolina

Aug 28, 2023

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

Beautiful and comfortable

We had a wonderful stay at the River House. The view was gorgeous and the furniture was very comfortable. There was plenty of room for our group of 4

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., New Orleans

Aug 12, 2023

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

Beautiful riverside house

As described, beautiful riverside lodging! Had a wonderful time. 5 stars

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Jun 19, 2023

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

Great Experience!

The house was great! It is right on the river. We all enjoyed our stay! I would recommend this house to others.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ryan and Robin

There are few things I enjoy more than floating down the Upper Kenai and few places I find more peaceful than having a cup of coffee in the sun room. I was able 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 September in Cooper Landing, I strongly recommend it.

We have just completed our tenth consecutive rental season and plan to continue renting the house until we retire. We have continually reinvested a minimum of one third of the rental revenue back into the property for the last eleven years.

It is extremely important to us that our guests have a trip of a life time while visiting the River House. We partnered with Jessica Larsen to professionally manage the property during your stay.

Why they chose this property

There are many houses available for rent in Cooper Landing, but few have the privacy and beauty of the River House. It is easy to spend hours in the sunroom staring at the florescent river, surrounding mountains and local birds.

Robins and Bald Eagles are the two most common bird species that can be seen on the property. While the mosquito is dubbed the "Alaska State Bird", between the river breeze and landscaped yard there are very few mosquitos or other biting insects on the property.

We recently added a trail to a fenced river overlook. The views from this overlook are stunning. The short trail crosses a creek that is located on the property and allows you to see 700 yards upstream.

Several of the local guides (year round residents) are very familiar with the River House and have spent considerable time fishing in the backyard. They can pick you up in a drift boat behind the house with no extra charge and spend some time explaining what is happening in the river at the time of your stay.

What makes this property unique

The Upper Kenai river is one of the most beautiful places we have come across. The house is extremely quiet and sits across from the drift only marker on the Upper Kenai (No motors allowed). Just above the property, the river begins to narrow and pick up current. The view from nearly every room in the house is breathtaking. The original house has been featured on the cover of several magazines over the years and was recently chosen for VRBO sweepstakes in 2015. Great effort has been made to maintain the trees on the property, while keeping them maintained to ensure views from all angles.

There are very few properties on the Kenai river with the privacy and scenery of this location. The property has blue spruce, choke cherry, lilac, cottonwood, spruce and birch trees with a landscaped grass yard.

In March and April the property is home to many bald eagles that feed throughout the day on spawning silver salmon. Brown bears frequent the property in May and early June and leave their mark on an annual basis. By late June the bears move a few miles down river to look for spawning salmon. Rainbows and Dollies can be caught easily for most of the summer and fall. In October Silver Salmon can be caught from the backyard.