Enchanting Kenai River Retreat

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A rustic log cabin with a green metal roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with a small tree and a bench.
A log cabin interior with a wooden dining area, a sofa, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink.
A log cabin interior with a large bed, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A cozy living room with a sofa, wooden beams, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen and bedroom.
A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.

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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kenai River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Cooper Landing, AK
  • Place, Kenai River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooper Landing Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC.
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Cooper Landing

Located in Cooper Landing, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Cooper Landing Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Russian River Campground. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Cooper Landing, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cooper Landing Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kenai Lake - 1 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Russian River Campground - 19 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gwin's Lodge and Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Two Brothers Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Inn & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Rose Espresso - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Kenai River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Kenai River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Kenai River Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Kenai River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Chugach National Forest and Kenai River. Cooper Landing Museum and Kenai Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning location on the Kenai River

The Black Bear Cabin is located on a stunning location on the Kenai River. It was an amazing stopover for a couple of days and we loved the cozy cabin and views of the River. The cabin was clean and well stocked, it was a wonderful place to stay, would highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin. Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed this spot. The view out the big picture windows was beautiful. It’s a great place to sit on the dock and enjoy the blue water and fishing boats go by. Lots of hiking trails and parks nearby to enjoy too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Cabin with great real-estate. I will comeback. Great Host
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin exceeded our expectations! Great location right on the river with amazing views that can’t be beat! We loved grilling our freshly caught salmon on the grill, eating riverside at the picnic table with mountains in the background. We didn’t want to leave. Highly recommend, we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall excellent little cabin directly on the Kenai river. S’more kit was a fun special treat! Only complaint was the road noise when sitting outside but difficult to avoid in Cooper Landing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and breathtaking location that is cosy, serene and private. Appreciated the clarity of the information from the hostess in terms and some extra touches once we arrived. Highly accessible and good local options for casual meals that were memorable. Loved the nearby trials — Russian River Falls in particular— and raft down the Kenai River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and place to stay!

Property manager was awesome! Love the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would highly recommend staying at this wonderful cabin in a central location. Thanks to our hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cabin

The cabin was awesome and right on the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in Black Bear Cabin at the Enchanting Kenai River Retreat, Cooper Landing. Clean, cozy and comfortable it had everything needed for a relaxing getaway and the views from inside and out at this location were stunning (during both sunshine and rain). We really enjoyed sitting on the doc by the river, relaxing around the outdoor fire pit and exploring the very good local food options when we didn't cook for ourselves. This was a great place to use as a base for exploring the area and Rob, the caretaker that resides in a separate dwelling on the property was unobtrusive but very helpful if you are seeking advice or need anything. We highly recommend.August 2026
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful cabin

great hosts, very helpful and informative
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Really great cabin!

Amber is really easy to work with and Rob, who lives on the property is very helpful. It’s a really nice cabin, very clean and the views are amazing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cabin

Convenient location on a beautiful part fo the lake. comfortable space and very cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little cabin

I rented this for my mother as we were staying down the road at a local campground. The cabin turned out to be her favorite part of the trip! Perfect little location, tucked in close to the water and with a great host to top it off!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely View

Accommodations were very nice with a spectacular front window view. Rob, the on-site manager, was quick to respond and came over in person to answer questions about the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin with a beautiful Kenai River View

This was our first time ever in Alaska and this cabin is perfectly located to explore the surrounding areas of Cooper Landing, Seward, and Homer. The beautiful turquoise Kenai river is right behind us and we were able to see rafters and fishing groups pass by. Will definitely be a stop we'll make in future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning view

I stayed in Black Bear cabin with my 2 grown children for 2 days while visiting the Seward area. During our vacation, we also stayed in Talkeetna and Denali areas. All were beautiful but Cooper's landing was our favorite. We spent a lot of time on the small floating dock right on the Kenai. The owner and property manager was very available for any concern I highly recommend this property
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning view

I stayed in Black Bear cabin with my 2 grown children for 2 days while visiting the Seward area. During our vacation, we also stayed in Talkeetna and Denali areas. All were beautiful but Cooper's landing was our favorite. We spent a lot of time on the small floating dock right on the Kenai. The owner and property manager was very available for any concern I highly recommend this property
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd Run Fishing Trip

Nice quiet cabins located right on the bank of the Kenai River. The cabin has everything needed for a relaxing stay - full kitchen- grill - full bathroom- comfortable beds - and fantastic view. Love the covered fire pit!!! Rob is a great guy - checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. He loaned us a landing net which we really needed this year because the water is higher than usual
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location right on the Kenai River!

Wonderful week in this cabin. It had everything we needed to relax and get away from the stress of daily life. The view from all sides is great, but especially from the backyard with the river and mountains right there. It was quiet and comfortable with the heat working well and plenty of hot water. Getting over to Soldotna and Homer was enjoyable as the drive was so scenic. Everywhere in the Kenai Peninsula is like a Bob Ross painting. Access to Cooper Lake and Rainbow Lake was easy and the central location of Cooper Landing makes it a good home base for getting around the area. We didn’t want to leave. Rob was very helpful and friendly too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location Location Location

The best part of this cute little cabin is its location. You are right on the Kenai River. As you look out the picture windows it is like watching a river movie. The water is beautiful!! The cabin is set up well if you choose to cook but there are restaurants within easy driving distance and they are pretty good. Amber’s communication is superb!! She gave us many ideas for fishing guides & also a drifting river float. Loved both of them. I would definitely stay here again. A plus, Rob the caretaker is on property if you have an issue but he doesn’t bug you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Extraordinary in Every Way

This perfectly sized cabin for two (with a pullout couch in the living area if needed) is well located right next to the Kenai River. The property is very well landscaped and has a roomy floating dock right below the cabin. Bald eagles outnumber tourists and we spent many an hour relaxing on the very comfortable furniture in the living room, looking out the large picture windows and watching the world go by on the river. The bed is very comfortable, and the kitchen is well equipped with everything you need (it was better equipped than our kitchen at home). Amber, the Owner, is extremely helpful and responsive; Rob, the on-site Property Manager is very welcoming and helpful and kindly lent us two cannisters of bear spray for our stay - they are a great team. We highly recommend this property; in fact, we enjoyed our one week stay so much, we are already planning our return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning river side location

Our stay at this cabin was simple amazing and a lot of that was thanks to our wonderful host and property manager, Rob who was very helpful. From the moment we booked, Amber was quick to reach out with helpful tips and suggestions, making us feel welcome even before we arrived. The cabin itself was everything we could have hoped for, cozy, clean and perfectly situated with breathtaking views of the kenai river. We spent countless hours just soaking in the scencery, especially from the dock which became our favorite outdoor space. Whenever we had a question or needed anything during our stay, the host and Rob responded almost immediately. It truly felt like they cared about our experience, which made our stay even more special. The combination of the stunning location and the host’s attentiveness made this getaway we’ll never forget. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Black Bear cabin is magical

My husband and I stayed in the Black Bear cabin last weekend, and LOVED it. We can't wait to book it again. It is so perfect! RIGHT on the beautiful Kenai River, you can sit on the couch inside the cabin and look right at the river and mountains on the other side of the river. Or sit on the deck or at the picnic table overlooking the river for coffee in the morning. The cabin is furnished with lovely pieces.. live edge tables, pretty AND comfortable couch and chair. The bed is great. She has blackout curtains on all the windows, which is nice. And, the dock is so fun! We bought a trout rod at Troutfitters nearby. We didn't catch anything, but a guy on one of the guided tours caught a nice fish right in front of us, from a boat. Fantastic place! Can't wait to go back.
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