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The Wise Old Hunter Lodge
Den, Dining and Kitchen
Den, Dining and Kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Anchor Point, AK
  • Place, Anchor Point Public Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Whiskey Gulch Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fireweed Meadows Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unique Alaskan log home in trees & wild flowers on 14-acre private homestead.

The Wise Old Hunter Lodge is a fully-equipped log vacation home with 7 beds and 1-1/2 baths. There is one queen bed and 6 twin beds. Couples will enjoy this awesome log building, and it is a favorite for larger families and parties of fisherman. The first floor has a full kitchen, dining area, family room with HD flat screen satellite TV, computer desk with Wi-Fi, full bath with shower/tub, laundry room with large capacity washer and dryer, and a small bedroom with two twin beds. The front entry room doubles as a bedroom with a log queen-size bed. A one-or-a-kind spiral log stair leads to the large loft with four twin beds and a half bath.

There is a large open porch plus a BBQ deck with a big split-log bar on the sunny, south end of the building. The lodge, with 1470 square feet of living area, has lots of Alaskan décor, including big game mounts of caribou, Dahl sheep, moose, lynx, and wolverine.

Stays of 1 or 2 nights will be charged a one-time cleaning fee of $60.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
We will refund your payment (less 15% of the total cost), if you cancel at least 60 days in advance of check. Service fee is not refundable.
Events are allowed if scheduled at the time of the reservation with the property owner.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 564286vb
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

Anchor Point

Located in Anchor Point, this holiday home is in a rural area. Fireweed Meadows Golf Course and Homer Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pratt Museum and Bunnell Street Arts Center. Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Bunnell Street Gallery are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Anchor Point, AK

What's nearby

  • Anchor Point Public Library - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Stariski State Recreation Site - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Whiskey Gulch Beach - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Fireweed Meadows Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Anchor River State Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angry Salmon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rise N’ Grind - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Latte Espresso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ramiro's - ‬2 min drive
  • GG's Pizza

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Alaskan log home in trees & wild flowers on 14-acre private homestead. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Unique Alaskan log home in trees & wild flowers on 14-acre private homestead.?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique Alaskan log home in trees & wild flowers on 14-acre private homestead. on 15 May 2026 start from £316, 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 Unique Alaskan log home in trees & wild flowers on 14-acre private homestead.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Alaskan log home in trees & wild flowers on 14-acre private homestead.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Alaskan log home in trees & wild flowers on 14-acre private homestead.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Alaskan log home in trees & wild flowers on 14-acre private homestead. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Anchor Point Public Library, Fireweed Meadows Golf Course and Whiskey Gulch Beach. Stariski State Recreation Site is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Very clean and conveniently located between Homer and Soldotna. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
Thank you for staying with us in the Wise Old Hunter Lodge.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry M.

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

Great Cabin

Close to Homer, easy 30-minute drive to Harbor for fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan P.

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

Fantastic place!

My family stayed for 5 nights in this beautiful cabin. It was a seemless check in/out process and could not recommend it more! Perfect location as well with great views!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2022
Thank you for staying with us in our Wise Old Hunter Lodge. It was a pleasure having you as our guests. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave k.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Beautiful cabin, great deck for grilling, etc. Well stocked and easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2021
It was great having you stay with us in our Wise Old Hunter Lodge. The 24'x24' private deck with the the split-log bar is a favorite hangout for our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Alaska Fishing Trip

This place was beautiful, unique decor, extremely clean. The host was extremely helpful throughout the reservation process and during our stay. If you want to stay at the best Homer/Anchor Point area has to offer, this is the place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2024
Thank you for staying with us. You are a great guest! John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robby h.

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

Nice Property

We had a great stay. Very nice Authentic Log Cabin and saw Mother Moose and her calf out back. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2022
Thank you for staying with us in the Wise Old Hunter Lodge. Glad you got to see the cow moose with a newborn calf. That is a gread added treat! John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

COLLIN B.

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

Very cool

Cool property, easy check in. Will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2021
Thanks, we are looking forward to your next visit. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K. John A.

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

Great place to have fun

Worked out well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2024
Great to have you as our guests. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

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

Very clean

The place was very clean and well stocked with kitchen items. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2024
Thank you for the comment and 5 stars. Looking forward to your next visit. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emil K.

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

Perfect Group Rental

Really awesome cabin that provides the full Alaska experience. Easy to find. Very easy check in and check out process. Well maintained property. Good location that is close enough to Homer for charter trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us in the Wise Old Hunter Lodge. It was wonderful having you as our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david y.

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

Perfect spot near Homer

We only got to stay one night but it was perfect for our group of 5. The back deck is great for relaxing with a cold one after a day of sightseeing. The beds are comfy and the kitchen well stocked!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for staying with us. Hope to see you again soon, and that your schedule will then allow you to stay longer and enjoy our unique property. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan c.

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

Perfect cabin for family and evening entertaining

This cabin was in a great location for all our day plans in Homer. 4 of us stayed in the cabinet, but we had 4 other friends over in the evenings for dinner. The space was comfortable and the deck was an added entertaining space that we loved.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
Thank you for staying with us and glad you enjoyed the Wise Old Hunter Lodge.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen B.

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

True Alaskan atmosphere

This was a great location for everything we wanted to do on the peninsula. We traveled to Homer a few dates and then to Seward. The cabin was rustic and had the feel of “true Alaskan Wilderness”
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Thank you for staying with us in the Wise Old Hunter Lodge.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam F.

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

5 Stars for the Old Wise Hunter Cabin

What sets the the Old Wise Hunter Cabin apart from the ubiquitous cabin rental is the owner and builder's attention to detail. The cabin has an eclectic interior with stuffed animals as well as the stories of their hunt all nicely narrated in the cabin's manual. The cabin is also filled with everything you need for a few days stay, including coffee, teas, snacks, as well as a very nice laundry machine and dryer. We had 8 people stay there and we really loved the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for the kind comments. It is wonderful to have guests express their sincere appreciation of our homes and of our style. Hope to see you back soon. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Excellent location

Beautiful cabin with absolutely everything we needed and then some. We stayed as a family of 7. We only stayed for the weekend so we made the most of it . On the way to the cabin, we fished the Kenai river for silvers. Grandkids had a blast. The next day we spent most of our time in Homer, eating and shopping. We also did some fishing in Homer, but not much luck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thank yoiu for staying with us and for the comments. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property

John was there to greet us. Beautiful home and close to Homer and great halibut fishing. Only down side was internet was a little hit and Miss but that’s a good thing in anchor point. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2023
Thank you for staying with us and glad the internet speed wasn't a significant problem for you. We do have the best ACS has to offer.
Verified

8/10 Good

JJ H.

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

Awesome cabin

We loved our stay at Wise Old Hunter Cabin. It is a beautiful log cabin about 20 minutes outside of Homer. Filled with the owners taxidermy which we loved but others might not. Has a great deck with a bar and grill to rest on after a long day. John was great to deal with and helped us book our fishing trip and an ATV tour. Only feedback I would share is that they have a water softening system that goes off whenever any water is used. It is VERY loud to the point that it woke us all up. Outside of that the cabin was really great and I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. The Alaska mounts there in the Wise Old Hunter Lodge are a big favorite of our guests. Some travelers may choose not to stay in the Lodge because of the display of Alaska wildlife, and we respect that. Regarding the water system, the injection pump on the water system operates for a few seconds (3 or 4 strokes) when water is being used, such as for bathing or flushing. The sound can be minimized by keeping the door to the water room closed. But we appreciate this comment and we will adjust or add more soundproofing as an additional measure. John
Verified

8/10 Good

Antonio C.

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

Cool place--been to his property before, would not hesitate to return

Overall, very cool place. Simple. Clean. Everything worked. There are always little things with places like these--but its all part of the charm. Only thing that brought down the rating to a 4 star instead of 5 was the water heater/expansion tank (we assume) made a very loud knocking noise about every 5 minutes...24 hours a day. So if you are a light sleeper--you'll hate it. Otherwise, cool place. Alaska is always fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2022
Thank you for staying with us and happy that you enjoyed your stay. The clicking noise that you heard from the utility room was likely the injection pump which adds a small amount of chlorinated water to the well water. Normally, this generates a very low-level sound or click. The pump only operates when water is being used, so it should be quiet during sleeping hours. If that pump was running 24 hours a day, it indicates water was left running somewhere in the house, which of course is wasteful and is to be avoided. We are on the property, and we would have very much like to have known of the described situation. We didn't find any water leaks and the pump was not running and all was quiet after your check out. When the water treatment system regenerates, which happens every 3 days and lasts about 20 minutes, the injection pump operates frequently. Perhaps this is the sound referred to - but it lasts only 20 minutes and is a very low-level sound. There is sound insulation around the pump and another good measure is to close the door to utility room at night. But thank you for the comment. We will look at modifying the regeneration cycle timing so to minimize the occurrence of regenerations during guests’ occupancies.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy E.

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

Perfect location

We enjoyed staying at the cabin. We had everything we needed and the washer and dryer was a lifesaver after being in Alaska so long. We were able to relax, cook and play cards with plenty of comfort to stretch out and enjoy the accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay in the Wise Old Hunter Lodge. It was great having you as our guests. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed our Stay

We only stayed for one night, but really enjoyed it! Communication with John prior to our stay was great...very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Rustic History in Amazing Log Home

This was a beautifully crafted log cabin that was well appointed and had great resources. The binder of information was very appreciated. It was fantastic to be able to speak to John who grew up in the cabin and gave more history to the Bear Paw development. The location in anchor point was perfect for our fishing trip in Ninilchik and visit to Homer. Thanks John
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2020
Thank you for the comments. It was great having you as our guests and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keith c.

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

Stay for 2 nights

Would recommend to anyone. I will return
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you, we look forward to seeing you soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

comfortable home

not many places to stay in the area but we found this very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

christopher o.

Old Wise Hunter lodge

We were lucky to find this amazing place to rent for the week in July 2016. The cabin was just perfect! We had never been to Alaska and planned the whole trip on our own so that we were able to do what we wanted. We went to Homer and went out fishing with Falcon Charters Captain Tony and had a blast. We did meet John Ogle and his wife that were both very nice! Alaska is a trip of a lifetime and so blessed our trip was perfect! Thank you John! Hope to be back to see you again soon! Chris & Skip Oberheim, & Kelly Davis
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Chris, we're happy you found us too! It really makes our day to see our guests have an exceptional time on the Alaska Kenai Peninsula.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Log cabin lots of charm and warmth

What a wonderful place to stay! Lots of room for a large group or seclusion for a romantic getaway. Close to Homer and the Kenai Peninsula. The deck and covered BBQ were great gathering places. The owner was very accommodating even when we had to cancel and re-schedule. Could not wait to show pictures to friends of the wonderful place we found at the Wise Old Hunter.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us in the Wise Old Hunter Lodge. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to your next visit.

About the host

Hosted by Leo Ogle

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Bear Paw Adventure is a family owned and operated lodging and adventure service. Your host, John lives on the property and he is at your services during your stay. John has lived in Alaska since 1984, has operated both commercial and sports fishing services, has extensive experience in the Alaska outdoors, and is a great Alaska adventures resource for guests. Reservations for Bear Paw adventure are managed by John, SR from the Bear Paw Adventure reservation office in Texas. In addition to operating Bear Paw Adventure, the family has interests & hobbies that include hunting & fishing, camping, hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, birding, gardening, log work (both log building construction and log furniture making), photography, geology, the environment, hunting for gold, snowmobiling, traveling Alaska, art, collecting (coins, rocks, stamps, fossils, etc), Alaska Native culture, and just about anything else associated with the outdoors or Alaska. Bear Paw Adventure engages in environmentally conscious cleaning practices and is a member of Adventure Green Alaska.

Why they chose this property

Bear Paw Adventure’s unique log buildings are situated on 14+ acres of an old homestead site. This use of the property is the first since the homestead days. We have attempted to keep the site, to the extent practical, as we found it. Evidence of the homestead activities can still be seen on the land. The slope of the land protects the property, to some extent, from the brisk winds off Cook Inlet. It is a nearly wild site with lots of spruce trees, alders and wildflower and a great place to watch for moose, eagles, ravens and other wildlife.

What makes this property unique

The 14+ acre property offers are a great sample of real rural Alaska and the full-scribed log buildings with their Alaskan décor provide interesting and comfortable one-of-a-kind lodging. The busy tourism centers in nearby communities are within easy reach so that guests can enjoy those activities and then retreat their own private Alaska at Bear Paw Adventure. For those who come to Alaska to enjoy nature, this is the place to stay.

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