10/10 Excellent
PETER O.
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
PETER O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Apartment
LOVELY SECLUDED STUDIO - Two miles from Soldotna!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Soldotna, AK
- Soldotna Creek Park12 min drive
- Centennial Park16 min drive
- Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy22 min drive
- Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
LOVELY SECLUDED STUDIO - Two miles from Soldotna!
Bear Paw Studio Retreat is located on a beautifully secluded 20 acre private forest, with only a two mile drive to Soldotna boasting an array of coffee shops, grocery and specialty shops and restaurants. Bear Paw is located in the lower level of our home, has a private entrance, designated parking and plenty of parking for tenant boats or extra vehicles. With king and queen beds in the sleeping area, Bear Paw Studio comfortably accommodates two to four guests. Bear Paw Studio is equipped with modern kitchen appliances and lovely Alaskan decor. Complete with a very large bear hide covering an entire wall! Black out window coverings provide sufficient darkness during our bright summer months allowing our guests to get a good night's sleep. There is a large freezer exclusively for guest use, which is particularly useful during fishing season. Fish cleaning, however, is prohibited on the premises, due to potential attraction of bears. During the summer months, Bear Paw is a perfect fisherman’s retreat. In winter, when snow is abundant, we maintain several cross country ski trails and have a fabulous sledding hill for those who desire snowy adventures. Bear Paw has something for everyone traveling to the Kenai or Soldotna area.
Contact Jackie with any questions or for more information!
Contact Jackie with any questions or for more information!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before noon
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed anywhere on 20 acre 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
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Soldotna
Soldotna is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Scout Lake State Recreation Site, while Soldotna Homestead Museum and Kenai Historical Society are cultural highlights. 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.
Soldotna, AK
What's nearby
- Birch Ridge Golf Course - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
- Soldotna Creek Park - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
- Soldotna Homestead Museum - 14 min drive - 8.1 km
- Centennial Park - 16 min drive - 8.7 km
- Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy - 22 min drive - 15.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Taco Bell - 7 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 10 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Odies - 8 min drive
- True Blue - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey R.
12 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeffrey R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie E.
1 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great two day stay!
Carrie E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eva C.
28 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place.
Eva C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew L.
25 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrew L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laurie F.
20 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing
Laurie F.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cj M.
13 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
COMFY!
Cj M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennie W.
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Stay!
Jennie W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ron J.
7 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thumbs up
Ron J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
20 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rikke M.
29 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised
Rikke M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debra L.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely place
Debra L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
LORENZO I.
7 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Soggiorno a solditna nel bosco
LORENZO I.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
chantal R.
8 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SUPER FABULEUX ACCUEIL
chantal R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenny H.
12 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Jenny H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cherry T.
29 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Jumping Off Spot
Cherry T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Glenn V.
1 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
Glenn V.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
radean p.
20 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Soldotna
radean p.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
gary f.
7 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place
gary f.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chris N.
30 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great hosts.
Chris N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Eric H.
16 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Attention to detail is on point ! Jackie checks in before you arrive and during your stay
Eric H.
10/10 Excellent
Praveen R.
1 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Hosting
Praveen R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Robin D.
23 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome property
Robin D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Anne T.
16 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Anne T.
10/10 Excellent
james B., Fort worth
10 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
was the best, very nice people very helpful i cant wait to go back
james B.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
About the host
Hosted by Jackie Kempf
We are Jayson and Jackie Kempf, the property owners. We were both born and raised on the Kenai Peninsula and grew up enjoying the many outdoor activities "Alaska's Playground" has to offer. We spend our summers boating on the ocean and fishing the Kenai and having total blast filling our freezer with our winter supply of Sockeye salmon. We enjoy camping around the state of Alaska during our fair weather months and traveling to warm and tropical destinations during our cold months when time allows!
Languages:
English
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