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The Best Kenai Peninsula Base Camp.

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Front Deck
Exterior
Horse shoe pit and front yard
Front yard
Fire pit and patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sterling, AK
  • Place, Scout Lake State Recreation Site
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Moose River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Morgan's Landing State Recreation Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs bedroom #2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Downstairs Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs - Master Bedroom #3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

The Best Kenai Peninsula Base Camp.

DISCOUNT FOR STAYING 7 DAYS OR MORE!!
It’s a picturesque 2 1/2 hour drive through the Chugach Mountains to & from the Ted Stevens International Airport and just 25 minutes to & from the Kenai Municipal Airport, which is a 30-minute flight to Anchorage.
The property is within 1 mile of the World Famous Kenai River and just 15 minutes from the center of Soldotna - home of the world record King Salmon. For your fishing trips on either side of the Peninsula it’s just 1 1/2 hours to Homer or Seward with many little towns along the way and only 45 minutes to the Russian River near the beautiful town of Cooper Landing. There are several scenic pull offs for your photo opportunities too.

This beautiful 2400 sq. ft. 2 story log home sits on 2.5 acres and is set up for large families or a group of friends. It features a charming custom kitchen & dining area, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, TV room, and laundry room. Off the deck there is a large front yard that has a fire pit w/patio, swing set, horseshoe pit, badminton & a basketball hoop in the driveway. Out back there is a covered pavilion with picnic tables, bar stools, other conveniences include a fish cleaning station, a few fishing poles, hip boots and life jackets. A freezer room with an extra refrigerator is also available for your use. The driveway/parking area is oversized and can accommodate RV's, boats or trailers.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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
Please email the owners before booking
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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. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Please email the owners before booking
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

About the area

Sterling

Located in Sterling, this holiday home is on a river. Scout Lake State Recreation Site and Morgan's Landing State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Soldotna Creek Park and Jumping Junction. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Sterling, AK

What's nearby

  • Scout Lake State Recreation Site - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Moose River - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Morgan's Landing State Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Longmere Lake - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Bings Landing - 17 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caribou Caboose - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Reindeer Hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Magpye's Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mama's BBQ - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Best Kenai Peninsula Base Camp. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Best Kenai Peninsula Base Camp.?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Best Kenai Peninsula Base Camp. on 14 August 2026 start from NZ$890, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Best Kenai Peninsula Base Camp.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Best Kenai Peninsula Base Camp.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best Kenai Peninsula Base Camp.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Best Kenai Peninsula Base Camp. located?

This family-friendly Sterling holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Scout Lake State Recreation Site and Kenai River. Morgan's Landing State Recreation Area and Moose River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for a large group. Beautiful home, comfortable and well appointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manley S.

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

Perfect

This place was perfect for our group. Cabin was very clean and the pavilion and fish cleaning station was awesome. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing. Great amenities and easy access yet secluded. We will always go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Schelista G.

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

Family Salmon Run

Beautiful property that was perfect for the salmon run. With a family of 10 people, this cabin was spacious and met our needs. Owners were fantastic and welcoming. Jodi was so kind to pick up groceries for breakfast due to our late night arrival and offered to let us stay later in the day for our late night departure. We will definitely book again if available when we come back to Alaska.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this property and it was perfect! The owners have thought of everything. The location was great as a base camp, and our large group had everything that we needed to enjoy 7 nights on the Kenai Peninsula. We especially enjoyed the outdoor areas, fire pit, yard games and covered porch. We spent every evening playing games and talking about our adventures from the day. Thanks again, Painters!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail M.

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

Pleasant Stay for Fishing

Jodie was a great host, so pleasant. The home and the amenities made our stay fantastic and memorable. The family enjoyed our vacations, and we would visit the site again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred H.

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

Great Vacation Stay

Location was very centralized for our itinerary. Kitchen was perfect for cooking and feeding 12 adult men for two weeks. Our host was very accommodating and helpful. Looking forward to coming back in the future!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona J.

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

Great place to stay!

Great place to stay. The house was very clean, we enjoyed it very much. We loved the fire pit and all the room. There were 6 adults and was still an extra bedroom. The owners were great, always friendly and available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly T.

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

Anniversary celebration

The property was even better in person, it’s a great location, it had everything you could need and more for your vacation and the owners were amazing! The personal touches and extras were a nice surprise and made the trip and stay even more special!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

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

Family get away

Wonderful home and hosts! Everything was spot on and we felt so welcomed. They have gone the extra mile to make this location perfect and fun for all!! So many wonderful memories made. Can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

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

Great Basecamp for our Adventures

The property was clean, spacious, private and very well equipped. Exactly what we were looking for. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garima J.

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

Amazing house for a big family

We loved the property . Eric and Jodi took detailed care of all the details small or big to make sure guests feel comfortable and at home. We will stay again when we visit Alaska.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Awesome Place - Great Host!

Our stay included 8x retired military on a guys fishing trip for 10 days (Russian River Reds/Homer Halibut). The cabin was extremely well equipped and had everything we needed and more. Greatly appreciate everything. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you guys!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mack L.

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

Awesomeness

We all loved the property. The hosts were great and went the extra mile to help our group feel welcome to their home. Thanks for such a great home to stay in
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff V.

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

Alaska

Great place , very quite and beautiful, but close enough you can still go to town if need forgotten things!love the fire pit area ! Cabin is very nice inside with great appliances !
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Perfection

Better than the Listing which is rate. Ideal location and everything we could ask for. 10 star property and hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla F.

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

Incredible!

The property was beautiful and so clean. It had everything we needed, including some furry friends that live outside! The owners were so sweet and answered any questions immediately. We had 8 adults and 1 toddler stay for a week and it was perfect! Couldn't recommend more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin O.

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

Incredible property!

Great house and yard. Very thoughtful and responsive owners. Eric and Jody were incredibly easy to work with and communicate with. House was in great shape and location seems remote but is close to everything you need. Would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris L.

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

Awesome!

We had a blast. We used the house for a weekend base camp. We went to Seward and then checked in and toured Homer. As a resident of Anchorage we visit Soldatna often and this place is amazing! Loved the atmosphere and property! Thank you for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annett S.

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

Germany

We had a great time and will do this again. Thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Perfection

This property was phenomenal. Great for kids and adults alike. Clean with all the comforts of home. Also great for families who love to cook. Lots of things for kids to do. Awesome fire pit. Can't say enough good about this property and the owner/hosts. They are very welcoming and accomodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

AWSOME Enjoyable Vacation

From the first time we drove onto the property until we departed, this is by far the most down home and fantastic place we’ve stayed at. The accommodations and amenities make this place feel like it’s your own home. We loved everything it has to offer and recommend it. We will defiantly stay at this home again. James and family. Thank you so very much for sharing your place with us. James and family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Amazing Alaska Adventure

Everything about our trip was wonderful. Erik and Jodi were incredibly helpful and generous with their hospitality and knowledge. They went out of their way to make our trip unforgettable. If you have a chance to visit, you should take it. Erik/Jodi....thanks for everything. You guys made our trip very special.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

The Moose Lodge

We arrived and checked in a little early. Everyone in our family was amazed with the accommodations provided by Jodi and Erik. From the ready to use kitchen to the comfy beds this house, the location and everything about it were just perfect for our 10 day vacation. I would recommend this propety to everyone looking for a quiet, off the beaten path get away. The cow moose and her 2 calves visited often and were a sight for all to see.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

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

As advertised!

I don’t think a better VRBO exists on the Kenai Peninsula. Jodi and Erik were outstanding hosts. They have the mindset of trying to set you up with everything you’d need/want on an Alaskan vacation. So thorough and thoughtful. I knew they had supplies but I did not know they took so much time and effort to make sure everything was perfect. Jodi was so responsive if we ever had a question or a need. We had a group of 10 ages 16-71 and everyone had a great time, from fishing, bbq, yard games and recommendations… everything was perfect!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Erik and Jodi Painter

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Erik and Jodi Painter

Born and raised in Cooper Landing, Alaska, Erik helped his parents with Painter’s Packers, a horse packing business in the Chugach National Forest. In his teen years Erik worked for a local business eventually becoming a fishing guide on the Kenai River. By 1995, Erik was at work in the Prudhoe Bay oilfield.

Jodi lived in a few different states but found her home in Alaska. Growing up in Oregon as a young girl then moving to Pahrump, NV. as a teen, where she worked in the family restaurant for 7 years. In 1993 she moved to Cooper Landing Alaska.

Erik and Jodi married in 1996 moving from Cooper Landing to Sterling in 2000. This home in Sterling, where they raised 4 boys, became the center of many gatherings for family & friends sharing stories, laughter, delicious meals, and making memories.

After all the wonderful years spent in this home Erik & Jodi are ready to spend their summers back in Cooper Landing leaving this home available for you to enjoy.

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