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Forever views from HOT TUB overlooking Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near river

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Raven's Bluff House commands stellar views of the Kenai River ecosystem.
Welcome to Raven's Bluff House!
The Bird Nest apartment is located just next door for groups needing more space.
Plenty of parking space in front of the house. Covered fishing gear area to left
Flowers in Alaska just love the extended daylight!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sterling, AK
  • Place, Morgan's Landing State Recreation Area
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Soldotna Creek Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Bings Landing
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bear Den #1

1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bear Den #2

1 Queen Bed

Raven bedroom (Den) #3

1 Queen Bed

Raven bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Raven Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bear Den Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Raven Main Level Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Raven Primary Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Forever views from HOT TUB overlooking Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near river

EXCLUSIVE VIEW PROPERTY! LARGE, CUSTOM POST & BEAM HOME OVERLOOKING KENAI NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. 14 YEARS IN OPERATION WITH 100% FIVE STAR REVIEWS. PERFECT FOR LARGE FAMILY/FRIEND GROUPS. HOT TUB ON DECK WITH FOREVER VIEWS.

Raven's Bluff House is unique among properties in the central Kenai Peninsula. With 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, two full kitchen/living areas, a large deck and outdoor lawn area, your group will have plenty of space to relax, gather, rest, and recharge in the Alaska wilderness.

An architectural gem, this custom-built post and beam home boasts 30 ft vaulted ceilings...making the view inside the home a perfect compliment to the vast and spectacular vista outside. There is simply no better view in the area...guests often comment that the pictures do not do it justice, and frankly, it's just not possible to capture what awaits you. Many guests say they loved the home so much they wished they'd planned less sightseeing trips and just spent more time at this unique property. We are proud of our 11 year history in business and our 5 STAR guest review streak over that entire period. We've taken great feedback from our guests and every year make an investment in improving Raven's Bluff in any way we can to make sure our guests have a wonderful vacation.

Many upgrades have been made to the house in the last few years, including high-end kitchen appliances, a 6-person hot tub on the deck, new lighting, quality furniture and bedding/towels, large smart TVs, heating systems, ceiling fans, landscaping, new roofs, rooftop solar, new Anderson doors and windows, custom blackout blinds, and every kitchen gadget imaginable including new Nespresso machines in each kitchen.

Raven's Bluff House has two separate units, the upper which has 3 bedrooms/2 baths and the lower (Bear Den) which has 2 bedrooms/1 bath. They are not connected internally and you'll need to access through an outside door, which allows for great privacy for larger groups.

Alaska is a wonderland of natural beauty and amazing resources, which our family has spent generations protecting through conservation efforts. We welcome you to our vacation home where you too can become a 'Sourdough' and share in this unique experience. The home is available year round. Winter travelers will be rewarded with an incredible show of colorful northern lights and millions of stars in the dark Arctic night. Nearby winter activities include cross-country skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and hot beverage drinking! Summer guests will be rewarded with midnight sun, vast and expansive views, solitude, wildlife, and world-class salmon and halibut fishing.

The house is centrally located in Sterling which makes day trips to both Homer and Seward possible for touring both Kachamak and Resurrection Bays with their incredible wildlife, fishing, shopping and history.

Multi-generational families taking their once-in-a-lifetime trip to Alaska will especially appreciate this property. The house comfortably sleeps 10 people.

Keywords: Alaska, Morgan's Landing, Kenai River, Bing's Landing, salmon fishing, Kenai Peninsula, custom house, Homer, Seward, wildlife viewing, hiking, rafting, view

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No large outside groups
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave regular key sets in the bowl on top of microwave. Make sure to return lock-box key after arrival. Lock door using the lock box key.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1. No fish cleaning on property; 2. Follow rules on fire bans; 3. No events with outside people; 4. No outside guests allowed and no RV parking.
Absolutely no commercial or private events may take place at the property. Outside people are prohibited from parking RV on property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No large outside groups
This property uses solar energy
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 outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sterling

Located in Sterling, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Birch Ridge Golf Course and Phormation Chiropractic & Day Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Morgan's Landing State Recreation Area and Scout Lake State Recreation Site. Soldotna Creek Park and Jumping Junction are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sterling, AK

What's nearby

  • Morgan's Landing State Recreation Area - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Longmere Lake - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Scout Lake State Recreation Site - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Bings Landing - 19 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Addie Camp - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sol Agave - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪True Blue - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forever views from HOT TUB overlooking Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near river pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Forever views from HOT TUB overlooking Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forever views from HOT TUB overlooking Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near river?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forever views from HOT TUB overlooking Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near river located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Morgan's Landing State Recreation Area and within 3 miles (5 km) of Kenai River and Longmere Lake. Scout Lake State Recreation Site and Birch Ridge Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Juniper Neill

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Raised in Alaska...this property was our family homestead. We lived a subsistance lifestyle here...which I didn't fully appreciate until I was grown up! Now I live and work overseas, but Alaska, and this property, will always be our home. I work in international conservation, and growing up in Alaska gave me a real appreciation for protecting our planet's most amazing natural places...this area being one of them!

Why they chose this property

There is no place like this in the whole world. We love coming home from our work overseas to this special house and tranquil setting. I've worked in conservation in some of the most incredible landscapes in Africa and Asia, and this property, situated near both State and Federal protected lands, rivals any of the world class conservation areas I've visited.

What makes this property unique

We love to BBQ on the large back deck, overlooking the forest and distant mountain range. Nothing but trees for hundreds of miles! What a view! The birdsong in the morning, while enjoying coffee on the deck, is another favorite time of the day for me. Spending time at Raven's Bluff House is a great way to relax and just reconnect with your family in a quiet and peaceful place in one of the great natural ecosystems in the world.

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