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About this property
Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views
Kenai Bluff House is located in downtown historic Kenai. The house was built in 1935, and bought by my grandparents in 1947. My dad was raised in this house! Of course, the house has been remodeled and has all the modern conveniences, but has a wonderful and rich family history. The home has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of room for your whole family.
The property has a large lawn and outdoor furniture for enjoying the stunning view of Cook Inlet. You can watch the fishing boats come and go with the tide. Eagles often land right on the lawn as they are out cruising for their next ocean meal.
Kenai is a small town and the “downtown” is quaint and quiet. The home is located at the end of a residential street. It is located next door to Erik Hansen Scout Park, a small community park and contains a bronze statue of a Boy Scout overlooking the Cook Inlet. Interpretive displays point out many physical features of the landscape and a memorial plaque is attached to the base of the statue. Park includes few trees, some shrubs, two flower gardens, and a gravel walkway leading to the bluff’s edge. This is a great area just to sit, relax and enjoy the extensive views over the lower Cook Inlet, tidal lands, and mouth of the Kenai River.
We are located within walking distance of the historical Russian Orthodox Church and Kenai Visitor and Convention Center which has a historical walking tour available within this area. This property is on the walking tour, as The Showalter House (#10) !!
There are several nice places to eat where you can walk as well.
Reasonable rates per night for four people. No separate cleaning fee. However, guests must not leave fish remains on property. Cleaning fee applies if fish remains are left on property.
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Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Kenai
Located in Kenai, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cunningham Park and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, while Kenai Historical Society and Soldotna Homestead Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, or check out an event or a game at North Pennisula Recreation Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Kenai Historical Society - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Leif Hansen Memorial Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Kenai Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Kenai Municipal Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Playa-Azul Mexican Restaurant - 3 min drive
The Flats Bistro - 7 min drive
Paradisos Restaurant - 4 min walk
Coffee Express - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views on 10 May, 2026 start from S$444, 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 Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views located?
Located in Kenai, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Kenai Historical Society, Meeks Trailhead and Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center. Kenai Beach and Leif Hansen Memorial Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
All was good, especially the views and the neighborhood. There is a cute coffee house nearby, a couple of neighborhood bars and a burger bus! The kitchen lacked a few things, but we were out so much it ended up not being a big deal. The house could use a little warmth, but price was right, location was great and the host was easy to work with!
Patricia
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
I am glad you enjoyed your stay, we will always work on ways to improve the property and hope that it will be better for your next stay!
We enjoyed the house and view. It was absolutely fantastic! The kitchen did lack a few supplies as far as pots and pans, and the Internet did not work for the entirety of the trip…… But who needs that when you’re in Alaska!! Very accessible to salmon, fishing and other attractions.Other than that, it’s an absolute gorgeous place and would highly suggest staying at this property!!
Best hosts for VRBO! Amazing views, great walking distance to everything and a beautiful home. LOVED the history this house has and the owners that shared it's journey.
Peter C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2022
Thank you so much! Hope to see you again next year!
Nice view of the bay. House could use some TLC, but it is an old house.
Brian S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2024
I am glad you enjoyed your stay at our house. It is an original homestead house that has been fixed up over the years, and we try to do something with it every year. It does have amazing views of the water and Mountains!
Verified
8/10 Good
Liz P.
14 Jun, 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous location! Truly the most beautiful views of anywhere we’ve ever stayed. It’s also huge, which was great. Plenty of space for a big group. The house is old (it’s historic, but it also just feels old— creaky, tired furniture, no screens on windows, etc.), and it could’ve been cleaner. The upstairs shower had a leak, but the owners were prompt in responding about this issue and refunded part of the cost. Kenai is a beautiful little town. Thanks for having us.
Beautiful property with awesome Kenai River mouth and Cook Inlet views. Eagles soar over yard and often land. Loved everything about this historic 1935 built home.
We were in town for my dad's 95th birthday and my brothers nd sisters enjoyed the property. The bluff views were amazing. We managed to get the only sunny weekend in a couple month run.
John S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
This summer sure has been a wet one, glad you got a nice stay at the house! When it is nice out it makes everyone’s trip more enjoyable!
This is an amazing property with the beach overview and the firepit to enjoy the midnight skies, trail is a little ways off to the beach for dipnetting
Jared S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
21 Jul, 2013
Favorite By Far!
We absolutely loved this place! There's so much space and we felt so at home. Tried to stay longer but they were all booked up. Lesson learned, book this place early! If we ever get the chance to come back to Alaska, we will definitely be staying here!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
So glad you enjoyed our house! Hope to see you again in the future!
Jennifer
Verified
8/10 Good
Mike N.
28 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Fishing with Friends
This place was great. Not right on the shoreline like the pictures indicate, but really enjoyable. We had fires in the back yard fire pit and eagles land feet from us and what a great time. Highly recommend to stay here. Personally plan on another stay here.
Thanks
Mike N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Glad you enjoyed our property. You are right, it is not right on the beach, but as close to it as you can get! Hope to see you again!
Jennifer
Wonderful location. House is tired. Kitchen contents limited. Needs a few more chairs. Need grab bar in showers. Loved the fire pit.
Jody G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Katherine H.
8 Aug, 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful View
Love the view, right on the bluff, overlooking the mouth of the Kenai River and ocean; plus mountains! Property is old, but very roomy and nice set up; it does need some minor maintenance, and it was sometimes difficult to get a response from owners when we had questions. Overall, we enjoyed our stay!
Great location and plenty of room. Not nasty dirty but not as clean as it should be. We saw in guest book a baseball team eating three meals a day was here before us but some of the dirt was before them. I would stay again for location and split bedrooms were good for separating kids and us old folks.
Sandy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Katherine H.
9 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views!
This property is in a fantastic location, with the best views ever! The house is old but large and great for families or large
groups. The kitchen is large but could use more consistency with dishes. The house does need some minor maintenance, and small fixes that would go a long way. We had a great time and really enjoyed the large yard, fire pit and especially the views.
Katherine H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2022
Thank you for your response! We agree that it has the best view ever! We have updated the dishes for everyone and working on maintenance as we speak!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
15 Oct, 2013
Amazing views and updated house!!!
The pictures of the view on this site do not do it justice!!! The house is a tall bluff that looks over the ocean/Kenai river mouth and has mountains across the ocean that create the most amazing sunset you've ever seen! The house is plenty big for lots of people with lots of sleeping room. Fantastic!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
I am glad you enjoyed our property!! Hope to see you in the future.
Jennifer
Great house for 3 families (8 of us) to stay in. Space for every one to have their own space! Loved having a view of the water, the teens loved venturing down the road for beach access and checking the beaches for sea creatures during low tide. We had eagles fly by all the time and even have a couple stop in the yard. Thanks for sharing your house with us!!
Kelly T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us! The view is amazing and wildlife (eagles, seagulls and other birds) are nonstop!!
The house had beautiful views and was spacious. It is an older home that could use some TLC though to make it truly exceptional. The kitchen was rather hit and miss on dishes. We also had some issues with the wifi but the owners were helpful getting it fixed when they were contacted. Overall I would recommend the location but some extra effort in the house would really make it Great!
Collette F.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We try to make improvements every year and get stay on top of technology as well. Hope to see you again!
Jennifer
We fish the Kenai every year and usually camp or spend 2 nights in a hotel. This year we had family visiting from out of state. We planned 2 different fishing trips so needed to stay for 5 days. A house was the perfect solution. The location was perfect with a great view of the mouth of the river and the inlet. My husband spent several hours on the bluff watching dip netters and boats coming and going. We walked around the neighborhood and enjoyed the historic buildings. The house was well equipped and comfortable. We will come back!
Deborah H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Thank you!!
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer and Jason Yeoman
This house was past down to me from my dad. He was raised in this house along with all his siblings in only 4 rooms including the kitchen, which did not have a bathroom or a living room.
I was born and raised on the Kenai Peninsula as well and Jason was born in Nome and has lived on the Kenai Peninsula since 1994.
We lived in this house with our growing family and loved being so close to town, but feeling like being out of town.
We hope to share our culture with you as I, Jennifer, am part Dena'ina Athabaskin and Jason is part Inupiaq.
Why they chose this property
The view that you will have from this property is amazing! You can see all three mountains, Mt. Spurr, Mt. Redoubt and Mt. Iliamna! The sunrise and sun sets are seen from this property, and are incredible, especially in the winter months! You can see the dip net fishery in the month of July, as well as all entire commercial fishing boats coming in and out of the river with the various openings. If you are lucky, you might see a beluga or two and you will definitely see seagulls and eagles flying and landing on the bluff!
Alaska has endless places to visit and see! We have tried to bring some of it to the rooms for you to enjoy. Any questions that you may have about what Alaska has to offer you we would be happy to help with!
What makes this property unique
The land of the midnight sun can bring much light that many people are not use to. The rooms have black out blinds that help people who need a little extra help to go to sleep. The house is located on a street which is closed to through traffic, therefore is very quiet!
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