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Spectacular Home on the Kenai River

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A two-story house with a large deck, outdoor furniture, and a fireplace.
A two-story house with a garage, a satellite dish, and a driveway leading to the entrance.
A staircase with wooden steps and white railings, leading to an upper floor.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A modern house with a metal staircase leading to a deck.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kenai River
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Soldotna, AK
  • Place, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Soldotna Creek Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Murphy Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Home on the Kenai River

Welcome to Rivers Edge!
Located just minutes from shopping, groceries, and other local activities, this home has it all! Access to the Kenai River, fantastic views, a fully equipped kitchen, and plenty of room for families, friends, and other large gatherings. This property provides a luxury experience, while you'll also feel right at home. This home will impress anyone! Enjoy the amazing, three-tiered back deck, with plenty of room for hosting your guests. A gas grill is provided to cook up your freshly caught fish, as well as a gas firepit to enjoy on the cool nights. Sit out on the deck while watching others fish from the river! The home offers an endless amount of sunlight, with large windows and great views of the river. The master bedroom offers access to the back porch for your morning coffee/tea, and the ensuite bathroom with a jetted tub and gorgeous stand-up shower will make you feel spoiled.
Come and make your vacation a memorable and grandiose one, today!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under 16 must wear life vests on river.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
EVENTS ONLY ON APPROVAL
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave any garbage in the large trashcans provided in the garage.
All dirty or used towels/rags/hand towels should be left in a pile in their bathrooms.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No motorhome or RV's allowed on property without further consent from the owner.
No fish processing inside house. Must process fish at the appropriate station located by the docks of the river.
More than 8 guests will be charged an extra $50.00/night, per person.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3014022vb
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: EVENTS ONLY ON APPROVAL
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

Soldotna

Located in Soldotna, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Scout Lake State Recreation Site 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 hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Soldotna, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Soldotna Homestead Museum - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Centennial Park - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy - 15 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grind The Espresso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Home on the Kenai River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spectacular Home on the Kenai River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Home on the Kenai River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Home on the Kenai River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Home on the Kenai River located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Soldotna Creek Park, Phormation Chiropractic & Day Spa and Central Peninsula Hospital. Soldotna Homestead Museum and Birch Ridge Golf Course 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 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Amazing!

The home was beautiful & great location. Our stay was fantastic!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2024
Thank you!! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Exceptional Experience

we spent a week at this loaction with 8 adults, 4 couples, and had an amazing time. On the river, views to die for, from the incredible patio, and close to stores and restaurants. Cannot wait o book for our next vaction to Alaska.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Thank you so much! We look forward to booking with you in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Great Spot

Perfect location on the Kenai. Convenient to grocery, restaurants, and public access to fishing! Beautiful home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Thank you Joe! We are SO glad you enjoyed your stay at Rivers Edge. Hopefully we’ll see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Awesome House on the Kenai

Everything about the house was perfect and communication with the manager was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2024
Thank you for your lovely review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

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

The most beautiful place to stay

We loved River's Edge and they're team. The house was great and team was so helpful and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful house and perfect for 4 couples! We were in town for a family wedding, which was a half-mile down the road, and this house was an incredible home-base for our long weekend. Every bedroom is equally comfortable--which is hard to find when traveling with a group of adults. Someone always gets the 'bad room'--but not in this place! There was additional sleeping spaces (2 murphy beds in separative living areas, not the main one) that we didn't even use. The deck is fabulous, and we spent many evenings drinking wine, as well as mornings drinking coffee, around the fire pit and along the beautiful river. Plenty of new-looking, comfortable outdoor furniture for our big group and other relatives who came by for dinner. The kitchen is big and well-laid out. The house gets beautiful natural light even on rainy days. Communication was easy and responsive. (We were there in May, so can't comment on the fishing, but it's right on the river and the garage seemed pretty set up for it.) Highly recommend for a group needing comfortable, spacious, lovely accommodations along the Kenai!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay. Very responsive property manager. Great accommodations, lots of room, great deck for lots of additional outdoor space. We did not do any fishing but looks like they are set up to accommodate lots of fish processing and gace a huge chest freezer in the garage. Loved the fire pit and the bench to just have g out on on the river dock. Very nice! Highly recommend!
Moon rise (?) at 2am across the Jenaitftom master suite.
Hanging out at the fire pit on the lower level of the deck
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Thank you for such a lovely review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod G.

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

Amazing House!!!!

Our stay at this house was amazing. It was 4 adults and 2 small children traveling and we loved there there were 2 family rooms with TV’s everyone was able to relax in their own space. The views were amazing, the location was great (just 5 min drive to the town) and the host was very accommodating and had great communication. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank you Jarrod! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blake A.

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

Great place on the Kenai River

This place was perfect for our group. Plenty of beds and bathrooms, a great deck with gas fire pit to relax on, 3 fishing docks and fish cleaning station, and a great kitchen for cooking dinners and socializing. Also, can’t say enough good things about Kim the host. Great communication from booking to departure. We’ll definitely look to book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Beautiful and roomy

We've been coming to Soldotna for the salmon run for 13 years now. This year, the run was unbelievable. It took us a few days to figure out how to avoid the snags in the river, then if I could catch a salmon, my pole wasn't in the water.The sweet spot seemed to be between the 2 rocks on the left deck for me. The home was spacious, and the best view we've ever had in a rental. The stairs to the river were nice too, being they weren't so many of them.We own 9 Sleep lab testing center's that have to have updated beds and pillows often, therefore I found the beds could use an update; however, I'm more aware of that than most people might be. The huge freezer and refrigerator in the garage was incredible to have. I wish I had one at home.Kimberly, the property manager, I can't thank her enough. I had a very specific request, something I needed very badly, and she was able to have it there even before we checked in. We wanted to book this property again but it wasn't available when we needed it, so unfortunately, we will have to stay somewhere else in 2027. It was a fabulous experience!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Beautiful home & wonderful stay!

We enjoyed our week long stay in this beautiful and immaculate home. It was equipped with everything we needed. The furnishings and decor were perfect! The view from the deck was breathtaking! We enjoyed having the fish cleaning station down by the river and the setup in the garage with the large freezer to store our fish during our stay. We appreciated the quick response from the owner and property manager when we had questions. We loved our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mirna G.

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

Great Experience

Beautiful property with all high end amenities in a great location. It was easy to communicate with owner and property management who made sure to accommodate our needs. We would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennine C.

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

Beyond Perfect!

This is my 8th year traveling to Alaska. First time inviting our friends, 8 total. This property / home was beyond my expectation. Our group had no / 0 complaints. The views are breath taking. The location is far enough from town but close enough if needed. Very spacious, 4 great bedrooms (and mattresses) enough bathrooms and a kitchen with enough space for multiple cooks. We truly appreciated the use of their garage and extra fridge/freezer. Very useful for our staging space of fishing gear, shoes and jackets. The house manager was excellent and very kind to share places to see and eat. I feel very blessed to have found this home. The host owner, Don is exceptional. Thank y'all for a remarkable trip. July 17 - 24
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2022
Jennine, we are beyond grateful you enjoyed your stay. You too, were a fantastic guest. Our place was left in immaculate shape, and we really appreciate it. Please tell your accommodating group that we also appreciate all of the wonderful things that were said. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perry A.

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

Perfect Alaska getaway

Beautiful home, had an amazing trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger K.

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

Family Getaway

This is a stunning piece of property. The house is beautiful and well equipped, very welcoming. The location could not be better it sits right on the river and it is stunning. Some great family memories were made over this weekend. We thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Amazing House

This place exceeded all expectations. The house is newly remodeled and felt new. Thought the inside of the house was great and very comfortable, we spent most our time on the huge back deck around the gas fireplace. The views from back there are the best I have seen. We will be staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

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

Great house on the Kenai River

The home was very nice and clean. The decks on the back really make this house stand out with a long view of the river and surrounding mountains on clear days. Also a very nice propane fire pit. There was a grocery store nearby and plenty to do in the area. The host and property manager were sure to check in to see if anything was needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Macdonald

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We have lived in Alaska for almost 50 years! We have made the Kenai Peninsula our home during most of that time. We love fishing, gatherings with our friends and neighbors, and enjoying all of what the summers in Alaska have to offer. We look forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

This home is incredibly special because of the love and labor put into it. From the gorgeous kitchen, to the spacious family rooms, and to the spacious back deck, this home was well thought-out. When you walk in, it immediately feels like a home-away-from-home.

What makes this property unique

The home provides plenty of space for gatherings. With three living rooms, there is room to also spread out for some quiet time. The views of the river from the living room are enough to draw you in for a while. The home provides a tranquil place to get away and recharge.

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