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Home nestled in a private forest setting, mountain views, walk to Kenai Lake.

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A wooden cabin with a porch, a flag, and a staircase.
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by a parking area and forested mountains in the background.
A wooden deck with a grill, a round table, and two chairs.
A room with a bench, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with dark cabinets, a granite countertop, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window with a view of trees.

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.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Kenai River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cooper Landing, AK
  • Place, Kenai River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC.
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom lower level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom lower level

1 Queen Bed

First floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First floor bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Lower level bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Home nestled in a private forest setting, mountain views, walk to Kenai Lake.

Welcome to Willie's Place, a tribute to the beloved brown poodle who graced these grounds for many years.
Open year-round.

Nestled amidst serene woods, this generously appointed home offers a peaceful retreat just 10 minutes from the confluence of the Russian River and the Kenai River, renowned
for exceptional salmon and trout fishing.

Embark on picturesque walks and bike rides on nearby trails, and inquire about the local e-bike rental service conveniently located in town. With breathtaking mountain and lake vistas at every turn, Willie's Place grants easy access to all of Cooper Landing's amenities.

Explore scenic drives across the Kenai Peninsula, each season revealing its unique charm. Winter transforms the landscape into a wonderland, offering spectacular beauty and thrilling activities such as ice fishing, skating, skiing, and snowmobiling.
Awesome well water. No need for plastic water bottles.
Mold and mildew free.
Organic Coffee roasted by the Kenai River Coffee Company, (907) 395-4080


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
There are large trash bins in the wood shed for putting out your garbage. Someone will pick it up once and will also water outdoor plants unless we get rain.
Please do not put any grease or food down the sink. There are buckets for this in the hallway closet.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No fish processing on site. Hooks for hanging waders at enrty to wood shed. Please remove your shoes in the arctic entry.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3415330vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Cooper Landing

Located in Cooper Landing, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Cooper Landing Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Russian River Campground and Chugach National Forest. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Cooper Landing, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kenai Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Russian River Campground - 21 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Summit Lake - 22 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunrise Inn & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Two Brothers Roadhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gwin's Lodge and Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Shots - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rafter’s Lounge - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home nestled in a private forest setting, mountain views, walk to Kenai Lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Home nestled in a private forest setting, mountain views, walk to Kenai Lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home nestled in a private forest setting, mountain views, walk to Kenai Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home nestled in a private forest setting, mountain views, walk to Kenai Lake.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Home nestled in a private forest setting, mountain views, walk to Kenai Lake. located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cabin in Cooper Landing! The place was spotlessly clean, spacious, and even nicer in person than the photos. The kitchen was fantastic—well-equipped and a pleasure to cook in—and the grill outside was a great addition for cooking during our evenings in Alaska. Communication with the host was excellent throughout, prompt and helpful from booking to checkout. We'd happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was extremely clean and the location was excellent for a reunion with our adult children. On our first night, we had a misunderstanding with the partner of the hostess. However, Marypat, the hostess, helped resolve the issue and was easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect, enjoyed our time in Cooper Landing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family trip. Great communication with owner who kindly gave local recommendations when we had an excursion fall through!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome friendly host. Provided useful information about the area. House was clean and a very comfortable place to stay for our family!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We fell in love with this home! It was perfect for our group of 6. So comfortable and good location for us. When we come back we will definitely book this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ewald G.

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

Kenai trip

We stayed at several Vrbo properties during our trip, and we loved this one!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Favorite!

We’ve stayed in Cooper Landing many times and this is one of our absolute favorite places! Plenty of room, so clean and comfortable and has everything you need! The whole family said they wanted to stay here again next time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is absolutely stunning. The house itself is immaculate, Marypat gave perfect directions, and the surrounding area cannot be beat. My only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer! If you have a chance to stay here I highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped. Extremely clean. Responsive and helpful host. Great location. Comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie N.

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

Beautiful cabin and great location

We enjoyed the beautiful copper landing cabin. The pictures don’t do justice. The home was warm, clean, and cozy. The location is great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona L.

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

Outstanding

We really liked the location of the house. The house was clean and the beds were good. It was great to have the washer and dryer options. The attraction brochures were a wonderful addition. We would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

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

Guys getaway

This property was amazing and first class in every detail. Property owners were the kindest, friendliest hosts. This stay could not have been nicer for all of us. Location and amenities were next level.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2024
Morning Gary, Thank you for your kind words. The neighborhood has been quite busy here, lots of hungry bears looking for food in and out of yards. Come back anytime. Marypat
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication. As advertised. Very clean and comfortable. Mary Pat was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love this Cooper Landing home. This is our 2nd stay here as a family. The property is so Alaska, and the home is spacious, comfortable and perfectly decorated. We went fishing and hiking in Cooper Landing. It is also centrally located for day trips to Seward and Whittier for even more hiking, boat trips, and kayaking. We'll be back and will look to book this home again for the next stay. Marypat is a very accommodating host and was helpful for any needs and questions.
Willie's place!
Sweet pup visit in the neighborhood
Fishing on the Kenai River
Sockeye salmon
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

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First off...Mary Pat has thought of everything to make her guests very comfortable. Our family of five, four adults and one 8 year old could not have asked for a more perfect place to enjoy my husband's birthday in Alaska. Great location, lovely appointments and enough room for all of us to find our own space.I cannot say enough about how wonderful our stay was.Thank you Mary Pat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

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

Cooper Landing

The house was just perfect for us! When we come back to fish we will definitely stay here again. Such a comfortable clean home. The chocolate covered coffee beans were the best. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Kenai fishing stop on the way to Homer

Beautiful well maintained well appointed comfortable home . The only reason I gave it four stars for accuracy of listing was the listing doesn't do it justice ! The home exceeded our expectations!! Thanks for the hospitality. Craig,Brittany,Grunkling, and Smoochiekins.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Coopers Landing Dream House

Thank you!!! We had an amazing time! Simply perfect! You provided us so much personal attention, amenities within the home, extra towels, blankets, heater, food, condiments. We felt so spoiled. Like walking into someone’s warm, loving home. Checking in & out was perfect and easy, we definitely want to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger T.

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

Beautiful Home

Very nice & roomy home. Clean & comfortable. Our host, Marypat was very informative of area activities. Her suggestion to take the Resurrection Bay with Fox Island cruise turned out awesome! Only suggestion would be to have supplementary heat in the baths. Thanks for sharing your home with us, Roger & Rhonda Tepen, and Tim & Sue Martens
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Perfect cabin in the woods

We had a wonderful time at Willie’s Place. I don’t think the pictures do it justice both inside and outside. Marypat answered all of my questions immediately! She also gave us ideas for things to do in the area. Cooper Landing is a such a beautiful place. The kitchen was stocked with basic supplies for cooking and there wasn’t one thing we needed that we couldn’t find! The organic coffee that was supplied was delicious! We highly recommend Willie’s Place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Perfect stay!

Our stay was fantastic from start to finish! We are a group of 6 women on an Alaskan girls trip! The home was impeccably clean—every surface, corner, and appliance sparkled when we arrived. The beds were dreamy, with high-quality mattresses and warm bedding that made for the best nights’ sleep we’ve had in ages. We loved how private the location felt; tucked away in the woods just enough to enjoy total peace and quiet, yet still an easy drive to explore the area. The kitchen and bathrooms were incredibly well stocked—condiments, cookware, coffee, towels, and toilet paper. Best of all, the hosts were wonderfully friendly and lightning-fast with responses, making us feel genuinely welcome and cared for as they live right next door. Couldn’t have asked for a better getaway—highly recommended! Only wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Perfect place to stay in Cooper Landing

We enjoyed this home very much! It is spacious, clean and so comfortable. The outdoor deck is amazing and perfect for cooking out. The basket of goodies was much appreciated. Kenai Lake is so close and is gorgeous. This home is only and hour from Seward. We enjoyed the water activities and hiking. The closest full grocery store is an hour away, which wasn't a problem since we spent time in Seward and stopped at Safeway on the way back to the home. There are great lodges close by for convenience items. We will be back and plan to stay a full week at this home next trip. Such an inviting property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

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

Beautiful home in the woods

Warm, spacious house with a cozy cabin vibe. Surrounded by woods, visiting birds and a peek-a-boo view of Kenai Lake. Came with my family to celebrate my brother's 40th birthday. Cooked meals in the well equipped kitchen and played games (they have a bunch downstairs). Owners live next door and are friendly and available if you need anything. Convenient location, minutes from Cooper Landing which has a few restaurants and convience stores. We took our raft out fly fishing on the Kenai where we saw a bear (at a safe distance on the shore while we were floating) and caught several dollys, rainbows and grayling- simply gorgeous out there. Heading out blueberry picking on the area today. Great property. Makes me want to buy a cabin. We would love to visit again. If you are coming down to the Kenai to go fishing with a group, this is the perfect place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home in Cooper Landing is absolutely wonderful. This was our 3rd summer trip and stay at this property. The home is comfortable and in a perfect setting. The kitchen is fully equipped. We also enjoyed a cookout. Marypat is a super helpful host. We love the hikes and outdoor activities in Cooper landing. We also find the drive to Whittier and Seward reasonable from this location. We will certainly book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Marypat Montana

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We come from the lush landscapes of Minnesota and northern Wisconsin, where our hearts are deeply intertwined with the woods, rivers, lakes, and mountains. Alaska beckons to us with its awe-inspiring wilderness and promises of new adventures amidst its untamed beauty.
We take immense joy in opening up our slice of paradise to guests from across the globe. Sharing our little corner of heaven allows us to connect with others and spread the beauty and serenity that captivates us every day

Why they chose this property

Having resided in Homer for many years, we made the deliberate choice to relocate to Cooper Landing, a picturesque mountain enclave nestled in the heart of the awe-inspiring Kenai Peninsula!
With a close-knit community of approximately 300 residents, this hidden gem offers unparalleled access to the quintessential Alaskan experience.
Regarded not merely as a brief stopover on the way to better-known Alaskan destinations, Cooper Landing enthralls visitors with its captivating allure. Whether you're pursuing wild rainbow trout and salmon or simply admiring the tranquil mountain vistas, the town's irresistible charm pulls you in and refuses to let go. Speak to anyone here, and they'll share their own enchanting tale of falling under its spell. Even for those of us who didn't grow up in Alaska, like myself, Cooper Landing surpasses every dreamy expectation of the Last Frontier.

What makes this property unique

Cooper Landing, Alaska truly special is its unparalleled access to rivers, lakes for fishing, extensive trails for hiking, and panoramic mountain views.

Languages:

English, Local (sign language)

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