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Stellar House!

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A single-story wooden house with a garage, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall evergreen trees.
A two-story house with a garage, a white car parked in front, and a lawn with a sprinkler.
A living room with a green sofa, a brown armchair, a coffee table, and a lamp. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.
Breakfast Bar/Living Room
A room with a window, curtains, and a chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kenai Beach
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Kenai, AK
  • Place, Kenai Municipal Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Stellar House!

Newly Renovated! Newly Furnished-3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with a large yard and a single-car garage. There is a covered deck in the back of the house with a BBQ grill. You must let us know if you will be cleaning your own fish that you catch and we can set up a fish-cleaning area outside. We have a large freezer in the garage for you to keep your cleaned fish in! NO CLEANING FISH INSIDE THE HOUSE OR IN THE GARAGE! You will need to dispose the fish waste at our local waste sight only minutes away from the house.
You will be very close to the mouth of the Kenai river and a city park...its all within walking distance! We have airbeds with air pumps and bedding for extra sleeping for our guests.

*The property has one security camera (only active on check-in and check-out days) outside pointed at the front entryway. The camera is for the security and safety for our guests and our property. There are no cameras inside the home.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All smoking prohibited in and on the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2261238vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kenai

Located in Kenai, this holiday home is on a river. Kenai Golf Course and Soldotna Regional Sports Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and Jumping Junction. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Kenai, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai Municipal Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kenai Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Kenai Historical Society - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Meeks Trailhead - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Playa-Azul Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Flats Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Duck Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Paradisos Restaurant - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stellar House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stellar House!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stellar House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stellar House!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stellar House! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Kenai Municipal Park and Kenai Beach. Meeks Trailhead and Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center are also within 1 mile (2 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 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

Cozy Kenai cottage

Very comfortable, had all the amenities.Everything was very clean & the coffee cake was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you! Thank you for taking good care of our place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley R.

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

Rickett Family Vacation

Stellar House is a great location near the bay. Very clean, quite and amazing space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Thank you Bradley. You took great care of your space! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Perfect for hockey tournament weekend

Good neighborhood, and Mary thought of everything, even a coffee cake. Will stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you, Chris! You and your family are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Kenai

Property was very clean and convenient.
Stayed 24 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2024
Joyce, it was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Thank you for your business! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Great House. Guys loved it!

The house was clean and nice with all the amenities. The host was easy to get a hold of with communication when needed. Overall, great place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2022
Thanks so much! Thank you for your business! Hope you all return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lila A.

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

Beautiful modern home!

Great stay at the Stellar Home! Very clean & new. Mary was amazing & very helpful, she made our stay very pleasant! I recommend this home to anyone visiting the Kenai area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2021
Thank you so much, Lila! You and your group were awesome guests! Thanks so much for staying at our vacation rental! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JENEAL M.

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

Fantastic!

Perfect location for fishing, shopping and site seeing. Mary was such a sweet host. The house was beyond equipped for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Wonderful! You left our place in ‘primo’ condition! So glad you are returning! See you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Clean, comfortable, perfect for a family stay

We had a hockey tournament and stayed here with our two children. The hosts left home made treats- it was a wonderful welcome. The house was close to everything we needed. The neighborhood is quiet, the beds are comfortable, and the house was immaculately clean. We would definitely stay here again & highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 January 2025
Thanks so much, Jennifer! It was a pleasure to host you and your family. Jennifer and her family took excellent care of our home! They are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William T.

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

Excellent Host

This property, and the manager are exceptional. Mary went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, Mary gets a 10 star rating.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2023
Thanks so much, William! It was a pleasure hosting you! Hope you come back someday! You and your family get a 10 star rating, also! You are great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

The Stellar House is Quite Stellar

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Stellar house. We came down for a weekend of dipnetting and were welcomed to a wonderfully clean house in a great location (close to all the action on the Kenai). The host was very communicative and the house had all the amenities to make our stay comfortable. Look forward to staying at the Stellar house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2021
Thank you, Matthew & family! You took great care with our vacation rental, too! Looking forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was so impressed! The host went above and beyond from start to finish! Communication was excellent, check in was easy and and there was even a generous little suprise waiting for us! Check out was easy too!! Some hosts make check out a nightmare but not this one! I cant stess how great the host was when it came to communicating. We had a large party and needed to make some changes/requests and she was prompt and helpful. This is definitely one to book over and over!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
Thank you, Amanda! You are 5 star guests! Thank you so much for taking such good care of our place! I look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D.

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

House was beautiful and very cozy.

Mary was fantastic. Let us check in early when we were all exhausted due to our flight being changed and flying through the night
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2022
Sheri and her group were wonderful guests. Took great care of our place. Hope they come back and stay with us again! Thanks, Sheri!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Great place would definitely recommend!!!!!

We stayed her in June. It was kind of a half way point to Homer. The owner had this place ready! All the little things she did and had in place made us feel so welcome! Great job!!!We love everything thing about it. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2021
Thank you, Tom! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

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

Beautiful gem in perfect location

This little house was perfect for our group which included us, our teens and my parents. The house was immaculate and fully stocked with everything we needed. We all took multiple walks along the beach which was just a block or two away. Great communication with the host. We plan to go back sometime soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2022
Thanks so much for your tender loving care! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maile P.

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

What a gem!

Super cute, cozy, and clean! A great place for families to live, laugh, love while away from their own homes! :) The hosts thought of absolutely everything from snacks to a wide variety of supplies to a fish cleaning station! Highest recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you, Maile and family! It was a pleasure hosting you! Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Family dipnetting trip 2024

Stellar house was perfect for our dipnetting trip. We had plenty of room to park vehicles even with trailer with ATV’s. The beach was so close we could walk. It was fun to walk down and watch sunset! There was a great park close by for the kids. Plenty of space and Mary was so accommodating. We added another guest last minute and she set up inflatable mattress. It was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
It was a pleasure hosting this family! They took care of our property and left it in great shape. They are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

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

Clean, Comfy & Well Stocked

This owner is amazing! The house is tastefully decorated and clean as a whistle! Not a speck of dust anywhere! The owner thought of everything when she stocked this house. I felt like I was at home! Communication has been fantastic. I only wish I could have stayed longer. I will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2024
Jodi, Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate your business and look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautifully maintained home! It's close to the ocean, safe, and very comfortable! Mary is an excellent owner and is very responsive to your needs. She is available if any issues come up, which didn't, except the grill running out of propane! She immediately brought over a new bottle. She also called to check if we needed anything. I give this comfortable home a solid 5 stars! Looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

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

An A+ stay

I was apprehensive due to the location in Kenai as booked fishing charters out of Soldotna. Loved the location and access to Soldotna. Loved the well cared for 3 bedroom house. Really loved the neat, warm garage. More like an extra room. Easy to hang and dry our gear. Chairs, etc. left by previous renters available. We left an nice salmon net. Enjoy! She set up an outside area to process fish but we used a local processor and liked the results. Finally, the host was attentive and easy to communicate with. An A+ stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Great Host & House

The stay was great. Wish we’d booked there longer. Beds were the best we had the whole trip (stayed in 3 diff properties while in Alaska). Lots of extras we didn’t get elsewhere, like a big freezer, lawn chairs, multiple coffee and tea choices, ice chest, grill, etc. we had pretty much everything we needed plus some. The host even left us a cinnamon coffee cake and peanut butter cookies for our arrival that were very good! And one of the little neighbor boys gave us some banana nut bread. It’s probably not in the fanciest part of town, but the neighbors were nice and the property was outstanding! With arthritis and bad backs in our group, the beds alone would’ve made this place our favorite, but the hospitality & communication took it to the next level. If I could rate them higher I would.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Wow! So happy you liked it! It was a pleasure hosting you! Come back anytime! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doreen W.

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

Great property close to the shore

This property was great for us. We attended a family wedding in Kenai and I found myself needing a bigger space for family to bunk with me. This house offered tons of sleeping space. It had a great back deck with a grill. Easy check in process and great communication from the owner. Would definitely recommend this place again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2021
Thank you, Doreen and family! And thanks for leaving our rental in such great shape! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Mary is a super host!!

Mary went the extra mile when we requested another person, she did not hesitate., (Without extra charge!!) Also I made a booking mistake in not adding an extra date as I thought I did and again she offered us a stay in her beautiful lakeside b & b without any extra charge. The kids loved swimming and paddling around the lake. Our last day was fun and relaxing!! The 4 dudes, (as I called them,) loved their own man cave in the warm and cozy garage in the Kenai house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2021
Thank you for the great review! Very happy (and lucky!) that I was able to accommodate you at our other place and very glad you enjoyed it! Looks like to enjoyed the sauna, too! Happy trails to you and your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katharine C.

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

Breath of Fresh Air

Mary's home was very well-appointed, with nice firm, comfy beds, extremely clean and nice, fresh décor. The house was spotless and came with lots of nice amenities, including a Keurig for hot coffee or cocoa and a little goodie basket with assorted snacks. The washing machine and dryer were new and worked perfectly and she had a smart TV so we could watch anything we wanted to relax in the evenings. The location was perfect, extremely close to the Kenai River and oceanfront and there is a very nice playground less than 1/8th mile away. Mary was a pleasure and answered all of the questions we had in a very timely manner- best host we have ever had. We will be staying at this property again. Thanks for a wonderful family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

Best Family Accommodations Ever!

My family and I had a wonderful trip to Kenai and it was largely because of the wonderful accommodations Mary provided. The home was spotless and so comfortable. It easily met the needs of five adults and four kids. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook the meals we planned. We had all the towels and toiletries we needed; and having a washer and dryer was a blessing. There were indoor and outdoor games for the kids to play during the evenings after a busy day of touring the area or traveling to Seward. Mary texted or called well before the trip to make sure we were all set and checked in with me several times during our stay to make sure we were comfortable. The location was perfect- we were able to shop for food and supplies, get our fish processed, or walk to the beach or playground. My family and I travel extensively and have stayed in many homes and cabins. This home was by far the best!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2021
Thank you, Maureen! And thank you for taking such great care of our vacation rental. You are definitely 5 ⭐️! Come back anytime!

About the host

Hosted by Mary Kennedy

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We are very excited to provide a beautiful rental property to visitors, near and far!
You will love it here. If you are in need of anything, please don't hesitate to text or call.

Why they chose this property

Not too big and not too small...Just the right size! Very comfortable!

What makes this property unique

Close to restaurants and stores and also for short walks down to the beach or the city park near-by! We have local information (with mileage info from house) in a guest binder in the living room.

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