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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Hot tub on site
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Soldotna, AK
Tsalteshi Ski Trails
Place, Tsalteshi Ski Trails
16 min drive
Soldotna Homestead Museum
Place, Soldotna Homestead Museum
16 min drive
Soldotna Creek Park
Place, Soldotna Creek Park
16 min drive
Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
29 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Bear Cabin-Gunning Cabin Rentals
Our bear cabin is located just 15 minutes outside of Soldotna Alaska on 16 acres of Alaskan forest. This cabin shares the property with one other cabin, a yurt, and our main house. This cabin has a private parking space, a covered deck, and a view that is breath taking. Access to the commons area around the property include a gazebo with fire pit, and a canoe to go out on the lake on the property only. Kitchen comes equipped with a two burner electric stove, refrigerator, toaster, microwave, coffee pot, cookware, dish soap, and dining dishes. Bathroom has towels, hand soap, body soap, shampoo, and conditioner. The bed in this cabin is a king size bed and a armoire for storage of your clothes while you are here. Living room has a large TV, DVD player, and stereo system for entertainment. The covered deck wraps halfway around the cabin and over looks the properties below. There is a patio dining table with chairs and grill located on the deck for private use. We have recently gotten Starlink internet that is shared between the two cabins.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Soldotna
Soldotna is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Kasilof River State Recreation Site, while Soldotna Homestead Museum and Kasilof Historical Regional Society are cultural highlights. Soldotna Creek Park and Jumping Junction are also worth visiting.
Soldotna Regional Sports Complex - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
Soldotna Homestead Museum - 16 min drive - 11.8 km
Soldotna Creek Park - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
Centennial Park - 18 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Hooked On The Bean - 14 min drive
McDonald's - 14 min drive
Dairy Queen - 13 min drive
Duck Inn - 17 min drive
Pad Thai Cafe - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bear Cabin-Gunning Cabin Rentals pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Bear Cabin-Gunning Cabin Rentals?
As of 25 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Cabin-Gunning Cabin Rentals on 18 Jun, 2026 start from S$243, 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.
What time is check-in at Bear Cabin-Gunning Cabin Rentals?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bear Cabin-Gunning Cabin Rentals?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bear Cabin-Gunning Cabin Rentals located?
Situated in Soldotna, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Reflection Lake and Kenai River. Soldotna Homestead Museum and Centennial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Cabin was gorgeous and our host was very communicative and made sure we had what we needed!
Veronica B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Wonderful I am so glad you loved it and I hope you return to visit in the future we would love to host you again. Have a wonderful rest of your summer and thank you for booking with us.
One of the best places I've stayed in. Love this place. Fully stocked, great mattress, beautiful inside and out and the owners are very responsive and gracious. Definitely will be back.
This place was absolutely perfect!! Every detail imaginable was well thought out; from the heated bathroom floor, to the 2 person hot tub, to the little complimentary coffee machine and other sundries! What a joy this was to stay here with my 15 yr old son! Bed was comfortable as well, space was well decorated! Will stay here again for sure!
Ryan H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2025
Hello Ryan!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! That is so great you guys had a wonderful time. I hope you took a card and just to let you know we offer return booking discounts :) Thank you for keeping the cabin in such great condition I sure do appreciate that. May you have a wonderful evening.
Sincerely,
Nickole Thompson
Gunning Cabin Rentals Co-Owner and Manager
Fantastic cabin, outstanding location! Cozy, comfy, just big enough for us 2. Dock on the pond was outstanding, weather was perfect, cabin very well stocked! If I ever return, I’ll re-book!
Lovely location and the cabin feels private since the windows and deck face away from the main house and other cabin on the property. The hosts were friendly and helpful. We really appreciated that our dogs were able to come here with us and we hope to return soon!
Our stay was magnificent. We loved the privacy! It's just enough off the beaten path, with easy town access. It was so nice to soak in the mornings and listen to the birds. The cabin was excellently furbished, and every attention to detail maintained. 10/10 would recommend.
Amanda L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2025
Hello Amanda,
I just wanted to say thank you very much for the wonderful review, I am so very grateful. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for keeping the cabin in such great condition and we would love to host you again in the future should you find yourself this way again. We offer return booking discounts so I hope you took a card. May you have a lovely evening and thank you again.
Sincerely,
Nickole Thompson
Gunning Cabin Rentals Co-Owner and Manager
This property was perfect for my spouse and I for a weekend get away. It’s quiet, peaceful, has everything you need and is better than the photos. The hot tub is perfect for 2, everything is super clean, the host was easy to communicate with and made our stay very comfortable and easy. We will definitely return again. Thank you!!!
This was the perfect place to start our Jacuzzi week on the Kenai. We started and ended our week here and it was perfect. Thank you so much! I will be sharing pictures around Valdez. We had a beautiful panoramic view at our rental in Homer but it wasn't as nicely prepared or cleaned as the Bear Cabin. Thank you!
The cabin was really cute and verry cozy, could not recommend this place enough! While we stayed at the cabin it had snowed a considerable amount overnight. The next day while leaving my girlfriend had taken the wrong turn and got stuck about 1.5miles down the road. Me not having any means to remedy the situation I made a hail marry call to the property owner at 8am to see if he could help. Sure enough he immediately came to the rescue with a bobcat and chains. I didn't expect him to even pick up the phone that early, but he went above and beyond to help us out. The stay was great, we loved the place, and I cannot thank them enough for getting us out of a pinch! I would give 6 out of 5 stars if I could!!
Sam E.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Hello Sam!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, I will certainly let my husband know :) Thank you so much for booking with us and I am so glad we were able to help you out. You were awesome guests and we would absolutely host you again. We also offer return booking discounts. Please stay safe out there on these roads and we look forward to working with you again soon.
Sincerely,
Nikki Thompson with Gunning Cabin Rentals