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The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with trees and a mountain in the background.
A lodge surrounded by dense forest and a lake, with mountains in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stone island, and stainless steel appliances.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stone fireplace, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A living room with two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, a stone fireplace, and a view through a glass door.

Reviews

9.8 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 River
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Cooper Landing, AK
  • Place, Kenai River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooper Landing Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Russian River Campground
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft above Rear Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Rear Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing

This property is located across the river from the Kenai Princess Lodge at the beginning of the Upper River Rapids. There is about 130 feet of low bank river frontage and an additional 700 feet of wade access under normal water conditions. This property can be rented with the neighboring River House upstream (VRBO #252577).

The Kenai River is open for fishing between June 11th and May 1st. The ADF&G website is a great source of information on the latest fishing regulations.

Keywords: Fly fishing, Trophy Rainbow Trout, Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, Photography, hiking, horse back riding,

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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
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 394863vb
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

Cooper Landing

Located in Cooper Landing, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Russian River Campground. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Cooper Landing, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cooper Landing Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Russian River - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Russian River Campground - 18 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Summit Lake - 22 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunrise Inn & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Brothers Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gwin's Lodge and Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Shots - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rafter’s Lounge - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

As of 6 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing on 23 September 2026 start from NZ$2,341, 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 Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Kenai River and Chugach National Forest. Cooper Landing Museum and Kenai Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

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 107 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with excellent views and fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our time in Cooper landing was incredible and this cabin had everything we needed. The location and views were perfect. We would definitely stay here again when we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for the 3 of us. On the river, clean, and quiet. Excellent location for fishing the kenai.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fabulous place to stay for our four member group! You couldn’t ask for a better view, which is what we wanted for this portion of our trip. The house was very clean, the kitchen was well stocked, and host was very communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ewald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place on the Kenai River. The home had everything we needed and it was very comfortable. It was a great location for exploring places nearby. The host was very helpful & accommodating. We definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! And the last morning we had a moose walk up in the yard!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations, view, and location in Cooper Landing were excellent.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location and an outstanding property manager. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirk T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for an amazing fishing trip on the Kenai!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

July visit

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bear Den. The house was great and location was so peaceful by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The views of the river are so serene and scenic. We fished from the bank of the river and also watched the drift boat fisherman float by. No motors allowed on the river. The area was very quiet and I enjoyed simply relaxing and enjoying the scenery (with a beer, of course). Beds were fine, kitchen beautiful, gas fireplace worked perfectly. TV was small, but we're not there to watch TV. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures, especially of the proximitybeauty of the river, don’t do it justice. It had everything we needed and comfy beds too! What a beautiful, relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily Willenborg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CLEAN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL VIEWS
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ken m.

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

kenai views

Wonderful place. Central location, easy access to fishing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Slade O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property exceeded all expectations. Wouldn't stay anywhere else on the River...except maybe the property next door (same owners).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and well maintained property with gorgeous views from the porch of the Kenai river and surrounding mountains. Was the perfect central spot for exploring the Kenai Peninsula on our Alaskan vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yanky s.

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

Great host and property

Amazing property. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

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

Beautiful location!

Property was as advertised. Everything in working order and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Great place on the river!

Perfect location for fishing, spacious living area, perfect for our family get together. The owners were extremely communicative and helpful, which we greatly appreciated traveling with a young baby. If we need a place to stay out here again, we know where to go!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Incredible location and experience

The cabin exceeded our expectations in every way. The communication with the owners was outstanding. I have stayed at many rentals in Cooper Landing and this is by far my favorite.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shantel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful yard for the kids to play. The river and mountains look exactly like the pictures!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Beautiful river view!

We loved this property with the stunning view of the Kenai River and we wish we would have booked a longer stay! The house was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed! The hosts were very responsive and accomodating! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Incredible!

Traveled to this area five times, and I must say this has been our favorite property! We only stayed three nights, but wish we had booked much longer. So comfortable and the view is absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Exceeded expectations

The property is beautiful. The Kenai River is a color I've never seen before. The cabin is very comfortable and clean with plenty of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Cooper Landing Adventure

Spent a week in this amazing location on the Kenai River. Beautiful clean property with incredible views of the river and lots of wildlife. Used this as base camp for our Kenai adventures and would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ryan and Robin

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There are few things I enjoy more than floating down the Upper Kenai. I was lucky enough to spend the month of September fishing in Cooper Landing for about a decade before owning this property. For any guests that have not experienced the fall in Cooper Landing, I strongly recommend it.

Why they chose this property

There are many houses available for rent in Cooper Landing, but few have the river front privacy and fishing as the Bear Den. Sitting by a warm fire down by the river after a great day of exploring Alaska is one of our favorite features of the property.
If the world class rainbow fishing was not enough, the upper river is one of the most beautiful places I have come across. The house sits across from the drift only marker on the Upper Kenai (No motors allowed). Just upstream from the property, the river begins to narrow and pick up current.

What makes this property unique

Rainbows and Dollies can be caught easily for most of the summer and fall. In late September and October the second run of Silver Salmon start to stack up behind the house. In March and April the property is home to a concentration of bald eagles that are feasting on spawning silver salmon creating some fantastic photo opportunities.

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