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Great Salmon and Trout fishing, Borders Refuge!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great Salmon and Trout fishing, Borders Refuge!


Large cabin. Partial view of the mountains from upstairs. There's a deck off the kitchen on the main floor. We are walking distance to the wilderness refuge, great trout and salmon fishing 5 miles away! We also have a deep freezer for you to keep your catch in during your stay! House is about 2 miles off of funny river road! Fire ring for use in the winter time!! Excellent area for viewing the northern lights, winter hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snow machining right out the front door!

Keywords: house, cabin, wildlife, refuge, salmon fishing

Property manager

Chris Lucas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Large Cabin Great Salmon Trout Fishing Borders Refuge

About the area

Map
Soldotna, AK

What's nearby

  • Moose River - 19 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Bings Landing - 19 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 38 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Centennial Park - 40 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy - 46 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Magpye's Pizzeria - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪Reindeer Hut - ‬75 min drive
  • ‪Brown’s Grounds - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪Just an Okie Cafe and Inn - ‬71 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Salmon and Trout fishing, Borders Refuge! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Great Salmon and Trout fishing, Borders Refuge!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Salmon and Trout fishing, Borders Refuge!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Salmon and Trout fishing, Borders Refuge! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Kenai River and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Soldotna Homestead Museum and Centennial Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Great Salmon and Trout fishing, Borders Refuge! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was quiet and clean. It was quite a distance from town about 25 mins one way. Also there was very minimal kitchen items, trash bags, ziplocks, foil, bath soap. Very private though and the host was very helpful and friendly and very accommodating. If you don’t mind a bit of a drive daily it is a nice quiet place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casual M.

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

Great stay!

Communication was easy, owner was close by with any questions or needs. Home was adorable and had everything we needed for our long stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monte-Christina I.

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

Great Cabin

This is a great place that is very quaint and quiet. Chris is great to work with and made sure we had everything we needed. This is our second year staying there and it is always very pleasant!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Perfect

Everything was perfect from communication to cleanliness to accommodations. Highly recommended. The only place we'll stay in the area. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monte I., Boise, ID

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

Quiet and peaceful

Excellent stay very remote and quiet. The owner was very helpful even let us borrow a cooler so we could go fish! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl R.

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

Family Fishing Trip

Three generations of men went to have a salmon fishing trip. They loved the cabin! There is a freezer. The host checked in frequently to see if they needed anything. He also pointed them to a fishing spot that was their favorite spot. They want to go back😊
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Cosy, quiet

If you're looking for a quiet, comfortable, off the beaten track cabin nestled in the woods, this could be the place. Quick walk to wildlife, lake fun and miles of wilderness to enjoy. The cabin is up to date, very clean and well supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Cabin in the woods

Beautiful cabin tucked in the woods away from the crowds. Chris was great to rent from. He even brought us a couple of things we forgot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great Cabin!

My sons, husband and I stayed at the cabin for a week in June! We loved it! We didn’t mind that it was a little remote as we fished from Seward to Homer every day. The sleeping arrangements were perfect for four people. It was clean, we had fresh towels and having a washer and dryer was very helpful. Chris had a freezer there to keep our catch! He’s a nice man, very personable. We would definitely rent this property again.!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Robert L.

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

Funny river cabin

Quiet, roomy for 2 or 4 guests Direct TV was weak and useless Not much view other than trees surrounding the property, so don’t expect to see mountains or the river from your cabin Internet did not work at all and never reset/rebooted successfully over 5 days by the property manager Clothes Washer had moldy odor so we ran it 3 times with Affresh Washer cleaner and Clorox sprayed the seal to get it clean. It’s a laid back experience so that is good, so get outdoors since that’s why you are there
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen K.

Very near Brown Lake almost to end of Funny River road.

Comfortable cabin, off non maintained road. Own lives up the hill. Can’t see any other houses from cabin. Nice propane stove, plenty of kitchen space. Nice balcony off kitchen wonderful view. Washer / dryer in bathroom downstairs. Shower only. Limited cleaning supplies. Nicely done decor all around. Upstairs is the bedroom and a half bathroom. It’s a bit small but nice to have. Large bed with drawer storage under. It’s very high. We bought a step stool for use To get in bed. Now why am I only giving 3 stars ? The mattress was appalling!!! We were there for 2 weeks. You do your own housekeeping. So, of course needed to wash sheets. Upon stripping the bed, I was extremely upset. The mattress had the most awful stains. We considered leaving but had already paid. So flipping the mattress was only option. It was better as apparently had never been done. There was no mattress pad. No extra sheets for that bed. If it wasn’t for the mattress issue we would stay again, but it makes one wonder how someone would ever expect people to use it.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donielle & Michael R., Marshall VA

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

Great place to stay

Terrific place to stay. Chris was very responsive, check-in was a breeze, and the cabin is actually nicer than it appears in the photos. Pros: Quiet, Wireless internet was very fast and capable of supporting browsing/text/VOIP, gas grill on back deck looks brand new and worked flawlessly, upstairs bed was very comfortable (not too soft). Water pressure was amazing and the tankless water heater means unlimited hot water...you aren't working off some tiny tank. The front-loading washer/dryer were awesome to have also as being able to do laundry at home is a huge plus. Conveniently located in the full bathroom downstairs off the kitchen. Cons, as other people might look at them, there was no functional TV service at all. Not a single channel worked. Not a problem for us as we don't watch TV at home and didn't plan to on our trip. The cabin is a few miles from Soldotna but we saw quite a few moose on the neighborhood roads to the cabin every couple days including a cow with her calf. (She was wearing an orange radio collar). The drive also takes you past the waste transfer site where you can drop off your trash/recycling. The kitchen probably isn't what a chef is looking for though there is a drip coffeemaker, Keurig, toaster, microwave, gas range and oven. The basic stuff is there (we left a pizza cutter and a sharp chef's knife) so making meals is easy. The upstairs loft area needs some blackout shades on the end window as it was sometimes difficult to sleep with the endless daylight during our trip. This cabin's location is convenient to everything on the Kenai Peninsula. Took about 3 hours to drive to the cabin from Anchorage but from here it's about 20 minutes to the town of Soldotna (Fred Meyer grocery store, gas stations, Sportsman's Warehouse), and just a little further to the Wal-Mart in Kenai. We made the two hour drive to Seward a few times, drove to Homer (well, Ninilchik Beach), fished the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers as well as a couple local stocked lakes. Check out Johnson Lake for some outstanding rainbow action on a rooster tail. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. My only 'dream' improvements would be a hot tub and a chest freezer/fish cleaning table available for guests.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

Excellent property!

My Dad brothers and I made our first trip to Alaska to salmon fish. This location was perfect and close to all the hot spots. It had all the amenities one would need. The deep freezer was great along with the nice large kitchen for packaging our fish. Also the availability of laundry was very nice. Chris was very helpful and easy to deal with. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda F.

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

WE MADE THE BEST CHOICE!

Hubby and I vacationed here to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. A true gem off the beaten path!!! Being in the wilderness (when we were not exploring) was a true tranquil space. The rainy season had already started. It was nice to spend a little bit more time at the cabin on one morning. They had a deep freezer on property to store our fish to return home with. Chris was very knowledgeable! We highly recommend this cabin in the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

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

Great Secluded Cabin

Chris was a great host. House was very clean. The cabin is nice and secluded. I highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Wonderfully remote cottage

The cottage was very remote and quiet- what we had hoped! Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Alaska trip

Nice, remote.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna Y.

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

Nestled in seclusion

Great cabin. We got just what we bargained for, a beautiful cabin in a remote setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nissa M.

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

Cabin in the woods

We loved the cabin. It is truly a cabin in the woods! Cute design and functional space. Surrounded by the outdoors with views of the mountains from the upstairs bedroom. Great place for our morning g coffee. Being a cabin in the woods, my only challenge was the distance from town and internet/acces to news. There are select dish channels, but none of the news channels worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

bill r., Littleton, Colorado

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

Great Cabin

A bit remote, but we already knew that was the case, as it was described. Easily found with google maps. My family had NO complaints at all. Great kitchen, great back deck, VERY comfortable bed upstairs, with a toilet and sink upstairs. No internet....YEAH!!! We loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven V.

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

Directions to place are reversed on left and right

Experience was excellent. Great location. Secluded. Made the perfect getaway for the guys trip and do some fishing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melody J.

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

Awesome Alaska Cabin

If you want an authentic Alaska trip book here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

April P., Monticello, Ky

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay here. Everything was just as described. Thank you to Chris for recommending some activities. Would definitely stay here again if we are in Alaska!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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

Great Secluded Cabin Getaway

Had a wonderful time at this cabin. Quiet and perfect for relaxing. Great accommodating host. Directions were a little off but were able to find it. Fabulous cabin in the woods.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Drew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Alaska Solitude

Beautiful place! A bit out there, and the directions to the property are very wrong., but it is very secluded and worth the adventure to get out there!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019