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

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with trees and a mountain in the background. - The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing (Cooper Landing)
A lodge surrounded by dense forest and a lake, with mountains in the background. - The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing (Cooper Landing)
A red building with a deck overlooking a lake and forested mountains. - The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing (Cooper Landing)
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stone fireplace, and a stainless steel refrigerator. - The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing (Cooper Landing)
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stone island, and stainless steel appliances. - The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing (Cooper Landing)
At The Bear Den - Private 1 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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 neighbouring 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,

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About the area

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 Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Russian River Campground. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling. Visit our Cooper Landing travel guide
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Cooper Landing, AK

What's nearby

  • A silhouette of a person standing on rocks by a river at sunset.
    Kenai River
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A person sitting on a log by a calm lake with mountains in the background.
    Kenai Lake
    2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • A calm lake reflecting a mountain range with lush greenery and a cloudy sky.
    Summit Lake
    22 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Cooper Landing Museum
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bings Landing
    39 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Gwin's Lodge and Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Two Brothers Roadhouse
    3 min drive
  • Sunrise Inn & Bar
    8 min drive
  • Sunrise Cafe
    10 min drive
  • Blue Rose Espresso
    4 min drive

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 Kenai River and Chugach National Forest. Cooper Landing Museum and Kenai Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with excellent views and fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our time in Cooper landing was incredible and this cabin had everything we needed. The location and views were perfect. We would definitely stay here again when we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fabulous place to stay for our four member group! You couldn’t ask for a better view, which is what we wanted for this portion of our trip. The house was very clean, the kitchen was well stocked, and host was very communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place on the Kenai River. The home had everything we needed and it was very comfortable. It was a great location for exploring places nearby. The host was very helpful & accommodating. We definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Bear Den is a magical home!

The minute you drive up to the house you are overwhelmed by the river view that this house has. The house was plenty big and had everything we needed. Watching the bald eagles and ducks and fisherman floating by was so entertaining.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful river setting - Peaceful

Bear Den is a beautiful river house with a large grass lawn leading to the river. Beautiful views. LOVED sitting by the fire pit each evening. Private but close to the center of Cooper Landing. Very comfortable inside & well appointed kitchen. Our favorite place to stay on our AK Trip. Highly recommend this.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The River view from the Bear Den is very nice. I saw several fish jumping and rolling. We had several problems. It was fairly cold when we arrived and the ceiling fan was going. I had a terrible time getting it to turn off. I think the battery in the wand was bad. I could not figure out how to turn on the heat to warm the place up. I spoke with the owner and he couldn't help me. There is a gas fired Jotel stove but it would not start. The battery in this wand was dead, but even when I bought new batteries the wand seem to be working but the stove wouldn't turn on. The fan in the stove would turn on but the stove would not light. On the last morning we were there the CO detector started beeping an it was because its battery was also dead. The toilet in the master bath was very small and very short. My wife had a very hard time getting up from it and chose to use the one on the other side of the house. There is a dishwasher but there wasn't any dish towels or dish drainer if you wanted to wash some dishes by hand. The silverware drawer only had 2 regular size spoons. During our first night there, about 5 am the neighbors had their car lights shining in the bed room wintow for 20 to 30 minutes. So all in all, I was not impressed with the Bear Den, and would not stay there again. For the price I would expect more than what was provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FABULOUS!

This property is awesome! The location couldn’t be better. Right on the river and every day we wAtched a family of eagles along the river. The house is well stocked and comfortable for 4 adults. Can’t wait to come back. The owners were really responsive. Thanks for an awesome time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

That view!!!

We loved our stay at the Bear Den! We spent most of our time on the patio watching the local wildlife, a beaver dragging branches upstream, salmon jumping and eagles soaring above and perched nightly across the river. The view was extraordinary so we dined on the patio every meal. The kitchen is pretty well stocked but was missing a few items such as a vegetable peeler and casserole dishes for heating food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Really enjoyed staying here, right on the river. Quick access to everything local. Quiet and comfortable. Firepit is great gathering spot. I was warned about the internet and it is a definite weakness to this location, which is probably an issue anywhere not in a big city. I wonder what the starlink availability is here, as that would definitely be an upgrade if doable. Other than that no complaints.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience. We have stayed at several rentals and this one has been our favorite and we felt so comfortable. We weren’t ready to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental is right on the river, absolutely stunning location. Layout was a little tough for us, but that’s because we were seven individuals. Would’ve been perfect for a family. That being said we still made it work and thoroughly enjoyed our time. The host was amazingly responsive and friendly. We all felt very lucky to have been able to stay here and highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for the 3 of us. On the river, clean, and quiet. Excellent location for fishing the kenai.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! And the last morning we had a moose walk up in the yard!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The views of the river are so serene and scenic. We fished from the bank of the river and also watched the drift boat fisherman float by. No motors allowed on the river. The area was very quiet and I enjoyed simply relaxing and enjoying the scenery (with a beer, of course). Beds were fine, kitchen beautiful, gas fireplace worked perfectly. TV was small, but we're not there to watch TV. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026