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

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(85 Ratings)

House in Cooper Landing, AK

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Cooper Landing, AK

Nearby attractions

Alaska SeaLife Center

48.5 mi

Tern Lake Pullover

17.2 mi

Lowell Creek Waterfall

48.6 mi

Hope & Sunrise Museum

49.1 mi

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

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(85 Ratings)

House in Cooper Landing, AK

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Cooper Landing, AK

Nearby attractions

Alaska SeaLife Center

48.5 mi

Tern Lake Pullover

17.2 mi

Lowell Creek Waterfall

48.6 mi

Hope & Sunrise Museum

49.1 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(85 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The house was great. Plenty of room, and clean. The property was well maintained. We would definitely recommend!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Wow! That really sums up our family vacation at this gorgeous cabin right on the beautiful, blue Keanai river nestled in a quaint town called Cooper Landing. We couldn’t decide on an Alaskan cruise or a relaxing cabin adventure. We chose the latter and I’m so glad we did! Almost every room has a river view. I loved that I can wash dishes and peacefully stare at the river. It was nice and serene with just the family where we intimately connected with our young adult son and teenager. We did a few fishing excursions where we ventured into fly fishing for the first time and caught over 16 Sockeye Salmon at the Kasilof River and 10 Rock fish off the charter boat in Seward. I’ve never seen so many majestic bald eagles. This really was a dream vacation! Thank you Ryan and Robin for sharing your beautiful cabin with us!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Beyond Words.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Outstanding property and managers. Could not have asked for more! Right alongside the Kenai River, barely heard any noise from the highway. This place was by far the best property I have ever stayed at. Management answered all questions and more! The washer and dryer were perfect for us! Again, great property, great people and fantastic home base for adventures on the Kenai!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Great setting, as advertised. Loved the firepit & views!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

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

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

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

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

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

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

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

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

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

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

The photos do not give the property justice even though I have the same photos on my phone. The water, the views, the waterfall baby stream, it was all amazing! The furniture was comfortable and the bathrooms were unique and beautiful. Cooper Landing is a reasonable drive to everything on the peninsula. Thank you for a very nice stay!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

My wife, two friends and myself stayed at the River House for 8 nights. We were there to fly fish the Kenai River and sightsee/explore the area. The house was the perfect base for us. The view of the river from the house, the outside fire place and sauna were all great to come home to. We have booked for next year and can't wait to go back. Jeff

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

We loved staying here. We had booked this property last year but had to cancel due to sickness in the family. We literally booked our return trip based on the availability of this home. The owners are very easy to work with and honest. It is a great house with a beautiful view. We saw a bald eagle fly over every morning. I will say they are having issues with a few things as far as the kitchen was not very clean and a couple of maintenance issues. I messaged with the owner, he explained a few things (they are in a somewhat remote location and are having difficulty finding reliable help this season.) The other parts of the home were fine, trust me, I checked. Don't let this stop you from staying here. He will work with you if you find anything and the issues were solved quickly and we went on to have a great 4 day stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

We want to stay here again. This place was so beautiful the location is perfect it makes you not even know a TV exists. You can just sit and watch the River for hours. It’s a perfect location for fishing, pictures, fires families and everything. Coming back and Ryan and Robin were great. Thank you!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Will keep on coming back!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Great spot for cooper landing.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Amazing!!!

Amazing!!!

A beautiful house in the perfect location! Cannot recommend enough. Clean, well stocked, large but still cozy, great sauna, and the most amazing view in all of Cooper Landing. Fish right out of your own back yard. We’ll be back for sure, one of the best places we’ve stayed.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Beautiful home on the river

Beautiful home on the river

We loved our stay at The River House. We saw salmon jumping and many bald eagles and our favorite spot was watching the river from the den. Ryan was very responsive and helpful as was the property manager, Michael. You could not ask for a better vacation home in Alaska. Thank you for your hospitality, Ryan.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Beautiful Place - Weird Experience

Beautiful Place - Weird Experience

The home was absolutely gorgeous and we loved being right on the river with a cute fire pit and beautiful home. We had an interesting interaction with the property manager. We requested early check in and he said we could arrive early and be by the river while they finished up by 3pm (1 hour early). We arrived around 2:30 and were informed of how he had been drinking tequila on his way to the property and it seemed like him and the crew were partying at the house while getting it ready for us. They were Sun bathing on the deck, drawing on each other in the house and asking us what the person drew on them, jumping in the river and running across the yard in underwear. They left and said goodbye and we assumed they would Be leaving but he freely walked back into the house and almost seemed like they wanted to stay and hang out. Super nice people but very weird and off putting experience when we were wanting to have privacy and relax.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

beautiful home and View!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Cooper Landing

Cooper Landing

just a tremendous site with such scenic views. Great ameneties. Couldn't have asked for more for our family Alaskan getaway.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Awesome

Awesome

Great location, great communication, perfect cabin for 5 people. The sauna was awesome and everything was perfect for our stay. Thank you Michael, Ryan and Robin.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Kenai fishing

Kenai fishing

Memorable fishing trip to the Kenai, great location!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Great place

Great place

One of the most beautiful places to stay in Alaska!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Felt at home

Felt at home

From the moment I stepped inside I felt like I was home. Very comfortable furnishings. Everything situated to enhance the view of the river. The perfect place to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The multiple bald eagles nearby was a bonus.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Favorite house in the world!

Favorite house in the world!

This is my 4th time coming back to this house. Need I say more?

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Had a great time at this house. Enjoyed being right on the river

Had a great time at this house. Enjoyed being right on the river

5 star property close to everything in cooper landing

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

The perfect place

The perfect place

Our family, four adults and two toddlers, stayed here for 10 days and we didn’t want to leave. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable, relaxing stay. Drinking coffee while taking in the view of the river every morning was one of our favorite things. We fished the river and caught Dolly Varden and Rainbow trout. We also saw many Bald Eagles from the property. The owners were fast to respond whenever we messaged them. We would definitely stay here again!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Perfect Spot! Stunning Views!

Perfect Spot! Stunning Views!

The River House was one of my favorite places we've ever stayed! The view from the back deck is STUNNING. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with everything you'd need for cooking. My family really enjoyed the fire pit down by the river. The photos really don't do this place justice :) We'll definitely be back!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Perfect place for a family!

Perfect place for a family!

Our family stayed here and this property was perfect! It was nice and very clean! It looks just like the pictures. We enjoyed watching the Kenai River from the several windows and the deck! It was a great springboard to other places as well! We traveled to Seward and Soldotna and saw several moose along the way! Also, Cooper Landing is a great place to stay! We were very close to fishing and rafting trips on the Kenai River! We would definitely stay here again!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Great location and awesome property. Wow!

Great location and awesome property. Wow!

Great fishing and super spacious home. Awesome for our group. All the kitchen stuff you need We will be back.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Great stay

Great stay

It was a short visit but we enjoyed the house. The river is the reason we stayed and the views were incredible. Two brothers diner down the street was great and we enjoyed the hike down the Russian river to the falls. Great location for solid activity.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Alaska on my mind

Alaska on my mind

The property was just as expected, great location easy to find, lost a key host had one to us in minutes would definitely return

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Good Experience!

Good Experience!

The property is located in a prime area with beautiful view! We enjoyed it very much

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Best Location in Cooper Landing!

Best Location in Cooper Landing!

We absolutely love The River House! We stayed there back in 2013 with our kids and thought the location and house, itself, were ideal for us. My husband and I came back to Cooper Landing by ourselves this year and just had to stay there again. We weren't disappointed at all....the house brought back a lot of fond memories, yet there has also been updating within. The kitchen and bathrooms were very nice. Of course, our favorite room was the sunroom overlooking the river. Just spectacular. Ryan was excellent at communicating with us and made us feel very welcome. The house is very clean, well maintained and has all the comforts of home. I appreciated the "little" touches you don't always have in a VRBO. We hope to someday bring our kids and grandkids back to Cooper Landing and stay at the River House. It truly is a special place. Thank you.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Stunning location - all the comforts of home!

Stunning location - all the comforts of home!

One of the most stunning locations we've had the pleasure to stay. Everything was perfect and the home was pleasantly stocked with everything we might need. The photos are dead-on accurate - you will love this place!

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Cooper’s landing is the perfect location if you are doing multiple activity on the peninsula. And this house worked perfect for us. We did multiple hike within less than a 30 minute drive. It was wonderful to have the big picture windows framing up the gorgeous view of the Kenai river!We stocked up with groceries fromCostco and Fred Meyer in anchorage before heading out to the peninsula. There are a couple of small grocery store in Coopers landing with limited items.Drive to Soldotna if need a bigger grocery selection. It’s 30 minutes away.The owners provided bear spray for us! That was very helpful!!There is a sauna which we did not use.We did build a fire in the fire pit one night! So relaxing to sit by the fire and gaze at the river!!!If you are a fisherman, you can fish right off the back by the house!!We would stay here again if we come back!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Perfect location for vacation on the Kenai peninsula!!

Perfect location for vacation on the Kenai peninsula!!

Cooper’s landing is the perfect location if you are doing multiple activity on the peninsula. And this house worked perfect for us. We did multiple hike within less than a 30 minute drive. It was wonderful to have the big picture windows framing up the gorgeous view of the Kenai river! We stocked up with groceries from Costco and Fred Meyer in anchorage before heading out to the peninsula. There are a couple of small grocery store in Coopers landing with limited items. Drive to Soldotna if need a bigger grocery selection. It’s 30 minutes away. The owners provided bear spray for us! That was very helpful!! There is a sauna which we did not use. We did build a fire in the fire pit one night! So relaxing to sit by the fire and gaze at the river!!! If you are a fisherman, you can fish right off the back by the house!! We would stay here again if we come back!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Stop searching - stay here!

Stop searching - stay here!

We had a wonderful time at Ryan and Robin’s house in Cooper Landing. The house worked perfectly for our group of 4 with lots of space for everyone. The house was clean, everything worked well and the internet was usable for us to work - video chat wasn’t great, but that was fine. Netflix worked well. Views of the river never got old. If you’re looking for the best (but hard) hike in the area, head to Slaughter Gulch via Juneau Trail.

2.5 / 5.0

May 2021

We had great time at this house. By far the cleanest house we’ve ever stayed for the vacation. Right on the river, had a moose visit, the views are amazing!!!! Owners are very thought and available in case of any questions! Definitely recommend!!!!!!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Cooper Landing?

The average price for a rental in Cooper Landing is £281 per night. This rental is £68 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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

House in Cooper Landing, AK

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Cooper Landing, AK

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Cooper Landing?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

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

What amenities are available at The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

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