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Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake!

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A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of a lake.
A cozy living room with a sofa, two side tables with lamps, a wicker chair, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A wooden pantry with shelves stocked with various food items, a coffee maker, and a blender.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a table.
A small, single-story house with a front door and a small porch, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Games
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  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Soldotna, AK
  • Place, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Soldotna Homestead Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Soldotna Creek Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake!

1400 sq ft 2-level home with all modern conveniences (satellite TV, dvd/blueray, high speed WIFI, washer & dryer, hair dryer, iron & board, modern kitchen appliances including dishwasher and range with Induction cook top). It's perched above one of the most beautiful lake sites around: quiet and serene, off the beaten path but just a 10 minute drive from Soldotna. We are mid-way between the Kenai and Kasilof rivers - both world class fisheries, and a short scenic drive from charming Cook Inlet fishing ports: Homer, Deep Creek and Anchor River.
The main floor features a private master bedroom with queen bed, a full bathroom, an open combo kitchen/dining/living area, all with stunning lake views, and a deck, also overlooking the lake, with Gas Grill, 4 chairs with small tables.
Downstairs you'll find a bedroom with queen bed (lake view), a half bathroom, and a large bedroom/rec room, with tables, chairs and twin beds. A short downhill walk takes you to the lake shore, where you can hang out at the fire pit, with benches, or paddle the free canoe to explore Hope Lake, and smaller Ranchero Lake via a short canal. Wildlife is abundant in and around the lakes, and we can help you plan your adventures farther afield, including river and marine fishing charters, hiking, wildlife viewing, glacier/wildlife cruises and much more. The owners live a short distance down the lake shore through a small woodlot. They are long-time Alaskans with extensive knowledge of the Kenai Peninsula and many other parts of Alaska, which they love to share! If they are home when you arrive they will be happy to meet you and answer any questions you might have.

Check in: 3pm
Check out: 11 am

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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 # 679563vb
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

Soldotna

Located in Soldotna, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Soldotna Regional Sports Complex and Phormation Chiropractic & Day Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Soldotna Creek Park and Jumping Junction. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Soldotna, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai National Wildlife Refuge - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Soldotna Regional Sports Complex - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Soldotna Homestead Museum - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Centennial Park - 18 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Amore Mocha - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kaladi Brothers Coffee - Kobuk - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Reflection Lake, Soldotna Creek Park and Headquarters Lake. Centennial Park and Tsalteshi Ski Trails are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Bill and Suzy Larned

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Suzy (Montessori teacher) and Bill (recently retired Wildlife Biologist/Pilot) moved here in 1984 with 5 kids, and "the intervening years have spun by gloriously, with no regrets leaving the east coast! We fell in love with the dramatic Alaskan Landscape, its incredible wildlife, and its warm, sporty and diverse population. We often look at each other and chuckle at how lucky we were to find our perfect niche here on Lake Hope.
Our activities include cross country skiing, skating on our lake, hiking and camping with friends and family, shows (local and Anchorage) music (Bill is a guitarist and singer), fishing, hunting, and traveling (to see our far-flung family, scuba diving in warm waters, and some overseas). We're active with local non-profits.

Why they chose this property

We provide everything you need for a cozy stay, immersed in the ambiance of wild Alaska, but just a 10-minute drive from a friendly town with plenty of well-stocked shops, restaurants, bars, frequent sport and cultural events, and complete emergency services if needed. There are 15 homes around Hope Lake, tucked into large mostly forested properties. The neighborhood is quiet, friendly, with very little activity on the lake itself, with no motors aloud.

What makes this property unique

The property overlooks a quiet, pristine 23 acre lake, with a few lovely homes that fit nicely into the forested surroundings and spaced for privacy. An easy 9 mile drive takes you to the town of Soldotna, with plenty of stores with food, hardware, and gear for your Alaskan adventures. We provide a safe canoe with equipment for a quiet paddle around Hope Lake and a smaller adjoining lake. Immediately below your house is a fire pit with benches for toasting hot dogs and marshmallows, and watching for loons, other waterfowl, Moose, and other wildlife and fish. The lake view 2nd floor deck is a perfect place to have morning coffee, and/or rest in the evening from your daily activities.

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