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The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing

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Kitchen/bar
Exterior
Property grounds
Cedar River facing deck with Weber E210 Gas Grill.
Living room and master bedroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft above Rear Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Rear Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing

This property is located across the river from the Kenai Princess Lodge at the beginning of the Upper River Rapids. There is about 130 feet of low bank river frontage and an additional 700 feet of wade access under normal water conditions. This property can be rented with the neighboring River House upstream (VRBO #252577).

The Kenai River is open for fishing between June 11th and May 1st. The ADF&G website is a great source of information on the latest fishing regulations.

Keywords: Fly fishing, Trophy Rainbow Trout, Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, Photography, hiking, horse back riding,
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 394863vb
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
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 the mountains and on the waterfront. Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Russian River Campground and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Cooper Landing, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cooper Landing Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Russian River - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Russian River Campground - 18 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunrise Inn & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gwin's Lodge and Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rafter’s Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Yeti - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Meghans Coffee Shop - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations, view, and location in Cooper Landing were excellent.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for an amazing fishing trip on the Kenai!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

July visit

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bear Den. The house was great and location was so peaceful by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures, especially of the proximitybeauty of the river, don’t do it justice. It had everything we needed and comfy beds too! What a beautiful, relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily Willenborg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CLEAN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL VIEWS
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location and an outstanding property manager. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Slade O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property exceeded all expectations. Wouldn't stay anywhere else on the River...except maybe the property next door (same owners).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Exceeded expectations

The property is beautiful. The Kenai River is a color I've never seen before. The cabin is very comfortable and clean with plenty of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ken m.

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

kenai views

Wonderful place. Central location, easy access to fishing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bear Den was just as advertised! The property was clean and comfortable and close to several good restaurants. The river view is amazing and we saw an eagle from the deck! We enjoyed a rafting trip down the river and saw many eagles and a moose with her baby. The property is an easy and beautiful drive to Seward where we went on a whale watching tour and a sled dog exhibition. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location were perfect. The place was clean, well stocked with everything we need to do some cooking. Owner was very quick to respond to any questions. I would 100% go back and stay here again. The only thing I would have liked would be if the bed in the back bedroom was more comfortable, but I am spoiled with a good mattress at home and do tend to have a hard time sleeping comfortably anywhere we go so it might not seem that bad to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

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

Beautiful location!

Property was as advertised. Everything in working order and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Great place on the river!

Perfect location for fishing, spacious living area, perfect for our family get together. The owners were extremely communicative and helpful, which we greatly appreciated traveling with a young baby. If we need a place to stay out here again, we know where to go!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and well maintained property with gorgeous views from the porch of the Kenai river and surrounding mountains. Was the perfect central spot for exploring the Kenai Peninsula on our Alaskan vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yanky s.

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

Great host and property

Amazing property. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Cooper Landing family get together

We had a great time staying at these cabins. We rented the Bear and River cabins since we had family in town from Georgia. Everyone had a great time. It was very relaxing with great views of the Kenai River. The kids enjoyed fishing in the river, and we had several Bald Eagles hanging out nearby (up to four at one point). The cabins had plenty of space for everyone. Loved the fire pit overlooking the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Incredible location and experience

The cabin exceeded our expectations in every way. The communication with the owners was outstanding. I have stayed at many rentals in Cooper Landing and this is by far my favorite.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shantel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful yard for the kids to play. The river and mountains look exactly like the pictures!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Beautiful river view!

We loved this property with the stunning view of the Kenai River and we wish we would have booked a longer stay! The house was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed! The hosts were very responsive and accomodating! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Incredible!

Traveled to this area five times, and I must say this has been our favorite property! We only stayed three nights, but wish we had booked much longer. So comfortable and the view is absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE S.

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

Beautiful Property!

We had an awesome stay at The Bear Den. This was our second time and hope to stay again in the future. The house, property and view are awesome! The fishing was pretty good too. Communication with the owners has always been excellent. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Cooper Landing Adventure

Spent a week in this amazing location on the Kenai River. Beautiful clean property with incredible views of the river and lots of wildlife. Used this as base camp for our Kenai adventures and would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary b.

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

Bear Den /Alaska

The house was great for myself and 3 sons-Great location with beautiful view of the river. Communication with Ryan and Robin was very easy and helpful. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james z.

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

Good location for fishing Kenai peninsula

Nice lawn down to Kenai River. House was clean. Good location for fishing Kenai peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

Family & Friends Gathering

Touring the Kenai Peninsula with family & friends who are visiting for the first time. Enjoying every moment so far!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ryan and Robin

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There are few things I enjoy more than floating down the Upper Kenai. I was lucky enough to spend the month of September fishing in Cooper Landing for about a decade before owning this property. For any guests that have not experienced the fall in Cooper Landing, I strongly recommend it.

Why they chose this property

There are many houses available for rent in Cooper Landing, but few have the river front privacy and fishing as the Bear Den. Sitting by a warm fire down by the river after a great day of exploring Alaska is one of our favorite features of the property.
If the world class rainbow fishing was not enough, the upper river is one of the most beautiful places I have come across. The house sits across from the drift only marker on the Upper Kenai (No motors allowed). Just upstream from the property, the river begins to narrow and pick up current.

What makes this property unique

Rainbows and Dollies can be caught easily for most of the summer and fall. In late September and October the second run of Silver Salmon start to stack up behind the house. In March and April the property is home to a concentration of bald eagles that are feasting on spawning silver salmon creating some fantastic photo opportunities.

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