The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge

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A rustic wooden cabin with a covered patio, outdoor seating, a grill, and hanging flower baskets.
A two-story log cabin with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A bed with a quilt featuring animal silhouettes and paw prints.
A wooden interior with a sign reading "HARDING FISH CAMP".
A rustic wooden door with a wooden sculpture of a bear on a climbing structure.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Kenai River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Kenai, AK
  • Place, Kenai River Flats
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenai Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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Kenai River Cabin.
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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 16 reviews
Kenai River Cabin.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is steps from Kenai River and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Cunningham Park. Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Leif Hansen Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply just a very clean beautiful place
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Amazing host, great atmosphere, beautiful views, and excellent guidance for things to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and beautiful views

We had a great stay. It was very beautiful and the hosts were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay

Very nice and clean rental with great views of the Kenai river. Hosts were super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect place to enjoy Alaska’s river fiahing for salmon

perfect place to enjoy alaska’s kenai river fishing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved our stay!

This property is absolutely beautiful! The hosts are wonderful. We had a great time enjoying the outdoor grill and patio area on their river-front property. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy was very easy to work with. We had a change in our plans, and she help us figure out a way to make everything run smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

We always stay here when in Soldatna. Just as good as it gets. Beautiful location on the river, fantastic cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Place to stay

We loved coming to this beautiful property on the Kenai River! It could not have been more beautiful! Our accommodations were clean and very comfortable! Communication was excellent and we would love to come back some day to fish!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin

It's just a great place to stay. Roomy, clean, beautiful, great location. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kenai get away

Very clean cabin. Owners so kind. Beautiful views of Kenai River with lots of wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alaska fishing trip

Property and Host were fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alaska wedding trip

It was very nice. The host is very hospitable. Great time staying in the downstairs/basement area of this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kenai Splendor

The Bears Den is beautiful. Cleanest VRBO I've ever stayed at, spectacular location, wonderful hosts. This is really a perfect place to stay. We were 3 guys looking for a relaxing place to stay while on a fishing trip and this was it. Comfortable beds excellent views and a great outdoor kitchen are to hang out and have a cocktail. I highly recommend this place if you're staying in Kenai.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pennsylvania

Amazing location, beautiful scenery. We saw several seals and numerous bald eagles. The outdoor kitchen area was fantastic with the outdoor heaters keeping us cozy while grilling and taking in the sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place, Perfect Location

This beautiful property right on the Kenai River was perfect! The property was gorgeous, Kathy, our hostess, was as nice as can be and made sure everything was perfect for our arrival. The place was neat as a pin, super comfy and had everything we needed for the perfect stay! We loved sitting by the fire while eagles soared over head. Loved!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another visit

It's our second time this summer. Probably the best place to stay at Soldotna. Just a perfect cabin on the river. Many eagles on the river. Even saw three Moose last night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely property

Lovely property, I just wished I had inquired more before booking about rules regarding dock use/fishing. Nice place, it is a downstairs unit so there are people above you at times. Kathy was very helpful when we had questions regarding fishing charters and even brought toilet paper over almost instantly when we ran out and texted her. Great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a family of 5

This property was right in the middle of Kenai and Soldotna. Beach was 10-15 minute drive. Perfect for a family of 5. Kids liked viewing the wildlife along the river which was only a few steps from the rental.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Alaska Fishing Getaway

The accommodations really exceeded our expectations. Lodging was super clean, had everything we needed. Views of the river provided scenes of sea lions, fishermen/women, and low/high tides. Staff was very organized and super friendly, helped us with all our fish cleaning and packaging. Kathleen was very accommodating - even picked up an anniversary cake and had it on the counter when we arrived. 5+ Stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last minute stay

We planned a last minute trip to Alaska and we’re going to camp. We rented some gear that turned out was not good in the rain and after 4 nights getting wet decided enough was enough. We were lucky enough to find this place and literally called the day of to book it for three nights. Kathy was accommodating and check in easy. One thing I didn’t realize was that you cannot fish from the dock there (it never said you could in the description so it was my misunderstanding). I had envisioned a bit of fishing while my kids played a bit but this is not the place for that, however Kathy arranged a trip for my husband and he caught his limit before 7:30am. The setting is beautiful and everything you need is provided. The nightly fire by the river was great. The accommodations were clean and comfortable and you could tell this place is detailed oriented. I would stay again for sure but I’d try to not get the ground level as my kids are loud and prefer to not have someone above me but it wasn’t dark, not like a basement. Besides fishing we did a rafting trip and my kids favorite thing was gold panning with prospector John at Coopers landing (go figure but it was actually pretty cool).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

What an amazing place to stay! It has it everything; cleanliness, great location, awesome views, amazing outdoor area, great host!! Words can't describe the experience, it was perfect. I will be back again next year for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place in the Kenai

The scenery was beautiful. The grill area outside was so perfect to come back to each night while taking in the wildlife views. We saw Moose running into the water from across the river twice! So accommodating and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Perfect Location

This lodge was the perfect location. 1.5 hours from a day of fishing in Homer. 2 hours away from Seward for fishing in Resurrection Bay. Kathy and Evan are the nicest hosts. They have traps going to help control the mosquitos. Had everything cleaned and ready to go. Were gracious enough to let us store our fish and even process our fish onsite (for a small cost). Close to Kenai River locations for bank fishing. Home is in the middle of two towns, Kenai and Soldotna. Both the towns offer grocery and restaurant options. Already looking forward to our stay with them next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing Place to Unwind and Enjoy Alaska

The property was beyond our expectations and the owners were amazing. Already planning our next visit...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020