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Kenai River - Fishermans Dream - Family Fun

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Fish On! Grandson 9 years old
Stair to River with Fish Dock
Grandpa and Grandson Fishing in the midnight sun
Front mud room entrance into Kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Soldotna, AK
  • Place, Central Peninsula Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Soldotna Creek Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Soldotna Homestead Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kenai River - Fishermans Dream - Family Fun

Our authentic Alaskan home resides on the Kenai Peninsula in the heart of a wild life refuge, Located in the town of Soldotna at the end of a private cul-de-sac. 150 ft of river bank graces our western property border with Fishing dock, plumbed fish table and the most beautiful private view of the Kenai River. Known for its bountiful salmon runs, and unique color the Kenai River is one of the most sought out fishing rivers in Alaska.

Our home provides you and your family or vacation group a unique experience, staying in a true Alaskan home rich with history and surrounded by some of the most beautiful country in the USA. the home is completely furnished with new beds and furniture, kitchen appliances and has all the amenities necessary to make your stay a "home away from home". This property is newly refurbished and still has plenty of upgrades planned for the future. The house will only rent for this price in 2017-2019. The home is located in Soldotna city limits and is close to EVERYTHING yet secluded you won't know your in town. The backyard is fenced for privacy. Compliment your Alaska experience with a homemade continental breakfast basket that will feed 7, Fresh fruit, homemade jams and baked goods made from a true Alaskan cook who spent almost 40 years cooking throughout the state.
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
The outdoor gates are not child proof
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Events allowed if part of the 3 day rental
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Pets

No pets allowed
On Pet per group unless approved by owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fish Cleaning is to be conducted at the OUTDOOR cleaning table, not inside the home. All clothing with Silt and Clay must be washed at the laundry mat
NO MORE THAN 8 people may sleep in the home, there are beds for 7 and 1 couch
All children under the age of 18 must wear a life preserver on the river, you are responsible for your kids!!!!!!!!!

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Events allowed if part of the 3 day rental
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenai River - Fishermans Dream - Family Fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kenai River - Fishermans Dream - Family Fun?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kenai River - Fishermans Dream - Family Fun on 21 Apr 2026 start from £193, 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 at Kenai River - Fishermans Dream - Family Fun?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kenai River - Fishermans Dream - Family Fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kenai River - Fishermans Dream - Family Fun?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kenai River - Fishermans Dream - Family Fun located?

This family-friendly Soldotna holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Central Peninsula Hospital and Phormation Chiropractic & Day Spa. Soldotna Creek Park and Soldotna Homestead Museum are also within 3 miles (5 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. 18 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mick S.

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

Quiet place on the river

Great spot
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed our home and caught so many fish!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Amazing Fishing and Friendly Neighbors!

The setup of this property was perfect for fishing with my family. We had a blast! Definately would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Great house on the Kenai river. Stocked with everything you may need

We had a great time Nice quite neighborhoods We fished morning noon and night
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2022
Thanks for the great review, you were awesome guests! thanks for being so kind
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Love this House!

Very convenient and cozy. We love fishing here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Friends & family vacation.

Very easy booking; great communication with the owner. We all love to fish and the location on the river is the best in Soldotna. The house was perfect for us all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
Thank you, for the great review, we wnjoyed tour group!! Thanks for the donated fish, the seniors at the center were happy!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Family Fishing Trip

We love Alaska and fishing, so this is the perfect place for us. Well equipped kitchen, good beds, lovely outdoor area, and excellent fishing right on the property. Hosts are very helpful and respond quickly, Coming back again!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
You were a great guest!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvin B.

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

Great Property

Virginia did a great job, she was very responsive to any questions or needs. The property was very clean and it's a fantastic location. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2022
Marvin, we enjoyed having your group! thanks for taking such good care of our home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALEX K.

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

Absolutely amassing

We enjoyed every moment in that house. Exceptional location and it has all necessary amenities for 4 adults. It is close proximity (in kind of the way middle) to Homer (mainly for ocean fishing) and Seward (mainly for ocean fishing and Kenai Fjords tours). WE got lucky and got an excellent fishing experience from backyard dock. Will come again and highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATHY L.

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

Amazing rental right on the Kenai River

Great location. House was very well equipped and even stocked some extras like popcorn, tea, some spices, oils and more. Beautiful huge basket of fruits and vegetables to welcome us, plus assorted Alaskan beers and wine. Anything we needed was promptly attended to. Really enjoyed this home. Very welcoming and comfortable. Great beds, too!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Kathy, thanks for the great review, we love having you visit us, your great renters we look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara P.

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

beautiful property, well stocked, great location

The house was as described, very private, fantastic yard and dock. It was clean, extremely well stocked and larger than expected. We would love to come back and had a great experience with the house and the host. thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Pictures do not do it justice!

The house and yard is beautiful! Fishing was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2021
Thanks Heather, we enjoyed having your group and hope to host you in the future!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Wonderful Stay

This property is everything promised--We had the best fishing trip we have ever experienced. You can't beat the river in the back yard, the fire pit and a fantastic house to stay in with a very convenient location to everything. They provide a maintenance man who was invaluable, what a great guy! A entire crew if needed, I recommend this house to everyone! Thank You SO Much for the best stay we have ever experienced ---They even provide a breakfast basket full of goodies!! WOW
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bubba

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

Awesome

The location was prime. Will absolutely come again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Klaus K.

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

Absolut Hervorragend

Wir Buchen die Unterkunft definitiv in 2 Jahren wieder
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
We enjoyed having Klaus and his group, they were a very friendly and exuberant group. All the neighbors loved them and enjoyed watching them fish and enjoy the river. They were really nice guests. They were respectful of the property and we would enjoy having them back again someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Awesome fishing location!!

We had a great time staying here for the second time! Our timing was good and we hit the red salmon run. It was a joy to deal with the owner and responded with lightning speed to all our questions. Thank you for sharing your river house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
We love having your family visit our home, you are the best guests and you always have so much fun. Hopefully, we will see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Nice place on the Kenai

A very nice house on the Kenai river in Soldotna, AK. The house had a great beach right on the river. Very comfortable residence with all the amenities and great welcoming gifts!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
You were a great group! please come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Paradise on the Kenai River

This a wonderful property with all of the amenities found at home. The kitchen is very functional and well equipped and the personal living spaces both comfortable and quiet. There's a large yard that overlooks the river and access to the river is perfect for fishing. Even though it's near the heart of town, the street out front is quiet with few passing cars. A large freezer is provided for those fortunate to catch a bountiful of fish, although we were not lucky enough to make much use of it. All in all, a lovely rental that my group very much wants to come back to in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne H.

Fun Family Getaway

Great house, plenty of room for 3 adults and 4 kids, great dock for fishing...highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you! your family was a delight to have please come back!

About the host

Hosted by Virginia Curry

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Our family is spread far and wide from Alaska to Arizona, Oregon, Texas Florida and New York. Our home in Alaska gives us the opportunity to go home and mingle together in a quiet, peaceful place that brings our family together. Spending time with Grandkids and allowing them to experience the freedom and wilderness wonderland we experienced as children and young adults is priceless.

Why they chose this property

Virginia Grew up next door to this property; fondly known as the Gehrke Homestead and has known the former owners for 50 years. Our family considers the Gehrkes to be family, we have shared many life experiences together and our mothers are good friends and neighbors to this day. Owning this home was a dream come true.

What makes this property unique

The Gehrke Homestead resides at the end of Knight Dr. Close to everything "town" but yet secluded and quiet; offering one of the most serene views and best fishing holes on the river. The Home built by the Gehrke family actually consists of two historical buildings that were bought by Vern Gehrke in the 70's when he decided to expand his home. The snow cone shack and the pancake house from Kenai were bought and moved to the property. Vern turned these into a warm and cozy home for his wife three daughters and mother in law. When you stay at our home you stay in a little piece of peninsula history.

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