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A Must See Family Friendly Lake Front Retreat

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Fire Pit with wood supplied.
Fire Pit and Lake from the back of the Cabin. (We do not provide wood)
Rainbow Trout in both lakes near by.
March Lake in the Winter
View from on the lake

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Foosball onsite
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Kenai, AK
  • Place, Douglas Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kotsina Road
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Loft

1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Must See Family Friendly Lake Front Retreat

This 800 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Lake Front home is well thought out throughout. This Lake House has a loft area upstairs that sleeps 5 people but they are not closed off bedrooms. Whether you are wanting to get away for a weekend or for the month, this place will make you feel like you are at home. With all stainless steel appliances and an open floor plan, this will make it easy to have the whole family there. If you like to enjoy your coffee lake side then this is the place for you. Or end your day outside relaxing by the fire. (Note: we do not supply firewood) It comes with everything you could think of. We also have a large deep freezer in the garage to freeze all your fish you catch. Just 20 minutes outside of the center of Kenai. If traveling to Homer on your vacation, please check out our Homer listing. Listing #857364. Note- we DO NOT rent monthly May 1st - August 30th
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

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 # 650771
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Kenai

Located in Kenai, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Kotsina Road and Kenai Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and East Foreland Lighthouse Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, or check out an event or a game at North Pennisula Recreation Center. Motor boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Kenai, AK

What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • North Peninsula Recreation Area - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kotsina Road - 22 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center - 25 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Kenai Beach - 27 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olde Goat Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kassik's Kenai Brew Stop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tree House Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Charlie’s Angels Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Hunger Hut - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Must See Family Friendly Lake Front Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Must See Family Friendly Lake Front Retreat?

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Must See Family Friendly Lake Front Retreat on Jul 7, 2026 start from $486, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Must See Family Friendly Lake Front Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Must See Family Friendly Lake Front Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Must See Family Friendly Lake Front Retreat located?

This family-friendly Kenai vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Douglas Lake and Puppy Dog Lake. Wik Lake and Kivi Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolute wonderful time staying here. All the amenities we could ask for were provided. It was such a cozy and quiet place. The hosts were extremely responsive when he had questions, requests, or concerns. We were in the area for work for an extended duration and are so glad we chose such a beautiful place to relax and rest. I would highly recommend to anyone traveling in the area. The back porch area was perfect for grilling which we did even though it still very cold and everything was covered in snow. We did not get to test the fire pit or boats but they were there for our use. Much of the time the lake was still frozen and the fire pit was snow covered until the last few weeks of the stay. If you during winter or spring you may get to see the northern lights from the back porch facing the lake like we did.
Stayed 70 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

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

Great place!

Great place to use as a base
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

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

Fishing Getaway

We absolutely loved the place. Despite some rainy weather, we enjoyed every minute of our visit and can’t wait for the next occasion to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

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

Great place

Great property. Family loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darci S.

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

Lovely stay by the lake

Very organized, homey and welcoming. We had everything we needed for our stay. Super comfy beds
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DJ K.

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

Great Getaway

Cabin was very clean, comfortable and was in a quite area. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Kenai House

Fantastic vacation house right in a lake. It had all the amenities to make our family time a great adventure. We made many memories. We would definitely stay again when vacationing in Alaska.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Great Cabin!

Cabin was just as described! The location was right on a quiet lake with plenty of rainbow trout fishing! Cabin was in immaculate condition and our hostess was quick to respond with any questions that we had. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Lakeside fun

Wonderful time had, cozy and well appointed cabin, quiet and secluded. Played games, canoed, sat by the fire, and made memories. Very much enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

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

Loved this property

This property was perfect. We loved being out of town. Enjoyed the peace and quiet and watching the Loons. We hated to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

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

Clean House

Nice place to stay, Little far from town.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

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

Alaska Adventure

Quaint cabin in a remote area to unwind and listen to the loons. Well equipped house with fishing poles and canoes provided. Great stay for relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad O.

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

Great house on a quite lake

The house is wonderful and has everything you need. The furnishing are very high quality and very comfortable. The large freezer was perfect for storing our boxes of fish.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Peaceful and Quiet

Such a beautiful setting on March Lake. Remote, quiet, peaceful. Starry skies at night, Early morning calm on the lake, listen to the owls and loons. A well-provisioned and comfortable home not too far (about 20 mins) from Kenai activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Perfect location for an Alaskan adventure!

This property was perfect for our Alaska adventure. We stayed at this property to celebrate college graduations with some fishing and exploring. The property is beautiful and completely stocked with anything you should need. There are two small lakes that you can canoe and fish. The lake across the road from the house is easy to access and is stocked with trout. The boys caught over 20 rainbows in two days, all were released for others to enjoy catching. The town of Kenai is about 10-15 minutes away and has a Wal-Mart and other grocery stores along with restaurants. Everyone slept comfortably and the internet was fast enough for streaming and phones. I would recommend anyone to stay here. I have no negative comments, this place was perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Herbert L.

Excellently peaceful setting

This is our first visit to Alaska. We came here to visit our son whom is stationed at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage. We wanted a more rural experience. This house fit the bill perfectly. It is a good ways off the beaten path, 20 plus minutes to the nearest grocery store. Our son wanted home cooked meals, so we made that trip a couple of times. After a long day of float fishing the Russian river or drive down to Homer, we had an excellent time relaxing in the evenings setting out by the fire pit, watching our son's paddle around in the canoe or fishing. The house comes with pretty much anything you need. Including the world's hottest water. Beds were comfortable, the couches were nap induceing. Everything was in working order, well organized, and clean. The online pictures are very accurate and recent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
We're very glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back and see us again soon! Thank you for your review.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Josie P.

Beautiful and cozy lake home!

We loved your cozy lake house! It definitely seemed way bigger than the square footage described. 7 of us stayed there and we never felt crowded. The owners have everything set up very creatively so there was easy access for any possible need and were very responsive and accommodating.The boys loved the canoe for fishing and also caught many rainbow trout from shore. Douglas lake, across the road had the best action. With just one day's catch we had more than enough fish for a big meal, each averaging around 10 or 12 inches each (and some bigger at 14 inches). Like true Alaskans they even went swimming despite temps in the 60's. They had a blast and want to go back! We saw many different wildlife: bald eagle, golden eagle, loons, swans and ducks with their little ones. We saw signs of moose but nothing up close near the cabin. The fishing, the cabin, the water, the peace and quiet, lake air and wild flowers all add up to an ideal rural Alaskan experience for all of us! Thank you! ??
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thank you so much! Im so happy you guys enjoyed your stay. We hope you will come back and visit again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Sincerely, the best vacation we've ever had.

Our family loves to travel. We've been blessed with trips to Jamaica, Hawaii, Brazil, and many places around the U.S., Not to mention we live on the beach in Florida. This trip to the "Lake House" was the best yet and it's not close. We flew into Anchorage for a few days and drove to the Lake House for the majority of our stay. While we were here, we drove to Homer for the day and visited all the little towns and shops around in between. We simply loved the people and they lifestyle they lived- Simple. As for the Lake House, it could not have been more perfect. When we reached the town on the first day, the owners greeted us and told us about the town and the house. This private home sits perfectly on the lake with a view of the entire area, including the amazing sunrise. The home is also set up to feel as if we already lived there. Beautifully decorated and appointed with little touches of Alaska and everything you need to enjoy your stay. I would add that the most important thing to me, prior to the trip, was the communication. I personally am thankful for the advice and tips that the owner(s) gave me (well before we came) so we could maximize our stay with the things we wanted to do while we were here. The home is equipped with movies galore, plenty of daily activities and lots or warmth from a family that loves their Lake House. It is my personal recommendation that you should not look at another place to stay when searching for the perfect Alaskan vacation, as there are many more things that come along with this family and home, than just a place to stay. As our stay was over the Christmas break, we have already started to look at dates for the summer to hopefully return again and see a different side of this incredible place. Thank you so much for the courtesies that your family extended to ours. We will be back soon. The Fitz's.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thank you very much for the amazing review. I can't wait to hear from you guys and hopefully get you booked for this summer! Please do come back again and I am glad we were able to assist your family in a great family vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin m.

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

Amazing lakehouse

Beautiful pice of paradise. True Alaska experience. Very comfortable and felt like home away from home. Owners responded quickly to every email prior to trip and the listing is 100% accurate. Directions provided were exact, which was very nice as this property is off the beaten path and streets are clearly marked. Will definitely book again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

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

Amazing lake expwrt

We had the list amazing time. My grandkids swam a couple of time - very shortly! I was not hot. We fished, canoed, played games un the garage, and loved it! The only downside was no hot water. Host soggested turning off the furnace and back on. It did not work. I was too focused on my grandkids and having fun so it’s partly my fault for not informing them right away. We absolutely loved our time there!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindley S.

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

Peaceful, Well-stocked and Well Loved

Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay at this property. The listing is exactly as pictured and outlined. It was also well stocked with kitchen basics like flour, sugar, coffee, tea, etc. While bedrooms and bathroom were clean it, the house felt well loved and lived in. We appreciated the hospitality offered to use the fishing poles, waders, life jackets of all sizes and kitchen supplies, the house decor was so personalized and extensive that we did feel we were encroaching on the space at times and it was little discomforting. There was very little space or storage for our belongs on counters, shelves, drawers, dressers, etc. Internet was slow and inconsistent, and the supplied Netflix never connected. No worries, there is a extensive selection of DVDs and VHSs for all your entertainment needs. #bekindpleaserewind We did enjoy the Nikiski indoor pool one rainy day and several trips to Captain Cook state park, as well as the food from Ruby's/Stop & Go (order 1/2 of what you need. The BLT had 1lb of bacon!). They also deliver to the nearby Kassik's Brewery. A few other notes: The firepit needs to be replaced and the wood was wet/not covered sufficiently, but that is likely from prior guests. If your goal is a quiet lakeside weekend, with state parks and the beach nearby, this is it! If you are looking to explore the peninsula, this is a little to remote to see a lot in a few days.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Emile I.

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

Great Place

The place is very comfortable and well appointed. We had 2 problems at check-in: the cold water faucet in the bathroom lavatory did not work and the grill would not light. We reported the problem to the owner and the issue was resolved within a day. The place is a bit of a drive from Kenai, but worth it for the beautiful location. And we caught rainbow trout in the lake across the road using the canoes that came with the place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Excellent

It is a little drive but so comfortable when you get there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Excellent secluded stay!

The property is well equipped, quiet and comfortable. The area is pretty secluded and an awesome place for some R&R. If you’re flying with Alaska West Air - it’s close and easy to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DElisha K.

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

Cute lake house

Our family really enjoyed staying here. 3 teenagers loved the canoes and had fun on the lake. Plenty of sleeping space and had everything we needed. A little far from town but everything is so spread out on the peninsula that I’m sure it was normal. Saw caribou and moose on our drive there so that was pretty cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Hailey Hyce

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My family and I have lived in Alaska since 1976. We have made the Kenai Peninsula our home and have loved every minute of it. We feel privileged to have been able to call Alaska our home for all these years. Our own family was raised getting to enjoy March and Douglas Lake and we would hope you and yours can start to do the same.

Why they chose this property

Our Lake House was built with our own family and grand babies in mind. We thought of all the necessities and want to make you feel like it is your own while traveling away from home. With lots of places to discover, I can promise this will be one of those places that you'll never want to leave. Your children or grandchildren will remember this place and ask to come back again and again. We sure hope you choose to stay at our Lake House.

What makes this property unique

Lake Front living away from it all with everything we could think of to make your vacation one to remember. And once you've soak up enough sunshine for the day, you can come in and have a night of family fun by having Shuffleboard and Foosball tournaments.

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