Title: Your "Home Away From Home"-Rustic Alaskan Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Your "Home Away From Home"-Rustic Alaskan Home Vacation home in Soldotna with balcony and fireplace ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34089600/34089596/0a1b2314.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34089600/34089596/b9969bab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34089600/34089596/73a4fd07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34089600/34089596/5baab804.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34089600/34089596/w1920h2550x0y0-70abcc4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a private, beautifully treed Alaskan setting, this rustic home offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. With ample parking and a fire pit for evening gatherings, you can unwind after exploring nearby Soldotna or Homer. The spacious bedrooms feature new beds with plenty of room for extra guests while the master bedroom boasts a queen bed, full master bath with Jacuzzi tub and balcony. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Your "Home Away From Home"-Rustic Alaskan Home Welcome! Are you looking to stay in a private, beautifully treed Alaskan setting? We offer a beautiful, rustic 2600 square foot custom home featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 3 baths and a loft. Our home comfortably sleeps 8 people and there is plenty of room for extra guests if needed. There is a fire pit located in the lower front yard with plenty of firewood to relax in the evening and swap stories of your experiences during the day. Large ample parking available on-site. The two large bedrooms contain two full beds each (new!) with a total of four beds!! The loft has a couch where you can have time alone to read a good book and enjoy the cool breeze coming through the window. The master bedroom has a queen bed, full master bath complete with Jacuzzi tub and a balcony. A back deck with a gas grill is provided for your use to cook that fresh salmon steak you caught or purchased earlier in the day. In order to keep the bears away, there are no provisions to clean fish on site. We will be happy to provide information where you can get your fish processed locally in the Soldotna/Kenai area. Two freezers will be available to store your fish if needed. Laundry facilities are available and the house is completely stocked with linens, towels and dishes for your use. We offer a TV in each bedroom with Netflix to wind down your day with a good movie or documentary. We also supply wireless WiFi. (Please remember I have raised my family here and have had animals in the past. Every bed is new and has been replaced. There is new bedding-sheets, blankets and comforters. The home is professionally cleaned every year and after every guest. Every effort is made to have it clean for past, current and future guests). We are conveniently and centrally located 4 miles south of Soldotna, 70 miles from Homer, 10 miles from Kenai and 50 miles from the Russian River. The Kasilof River is just ten miles away with beach access located at Mile 4 from the South K-Beach/Sterling Highway intersection. Homer is just 75 minutes away for all your deep sea fishing experiences. Enjoy what our towns have to offer with unlimited and unique gift shops for the folks back home, quaint restaurants and shopping for the basic supplies to make your trip complete. Go carve your own wooden bowl from our Alaskan birch trees. There is unlimited fishing, kayaking, and hiking opportunities with a 26 mile loop bike pathway connecting Soldotna and Kenai for walking, jogging or riding your bike. For those who enjoy a good game of golf, we have three courses where you can make your selection. There are beaches where you can look for unique agates or unusual rocks or you can watch the local setnetters and dipnetters fill their nets with salmon. If you are looking for a quiet place to relax in the evenings, make your reservation with us. We will be happy to assist you in any way we can as we will be staying nearby to help make your stay enjoyable. It will be your "home away from home" where you will want to kick your feet up and relax. Isn't that what a vacation is all about? ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Netflix - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Gas grill - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 2,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75040000/75032600/75032566/aa66833f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kenai River Getaway Soldotna - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=75032566&PinnedHotelID=75032566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71070000/71062100/71062039/825eaba9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Windows With a View Soldotna - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=71062039&PinnedHotelID=71062039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27790000/27782400/27782330/0cb0529b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sashas Place Kenai River Alaskan Log Cabin with HOT TUB - Maintained Daily Soldotna - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=27782330&PinnedHotelID=27782330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118700000/118692800/118692793/9af109a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 4-bedroom lake front house with WiFi between Sterling and Soldotna Soldotna - Washer - Dryer - Parking available - Barbecue grill 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=118692793&PinnedHotelID=118692793&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34010100/34010025/7500b12e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SHARED PRIVATE FISHING DOCK ON THE BEAUTIFUL KENAI RIVER!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Your "home Away From Home"-rustic Alaskan Home Soldotna ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C60.43299%2C-151.15677&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=V66hdOFrbvKd0Hkhkqm9RGP39q4=) Soldotna, AK #### What's nearby - Soldotna Regional Sports Complex - 10 min drive - 9.9 km - Soldotna Homestead Museum - 10 min drive - 8.9 km - Soldotna Creek Park - 10 min drive - 9.9 km - Centennial Park - 12 min drive - 9.5 km - Central Peninsula Hospital - 13 min drive - 11.2 km #### Getting around - Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive - ‪Hooked On The Bean - ‬10 min drive - ‪Odies - ‬10 min drive - ‪Amore Mocha - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Your "Home Away From Home"-Rustic Alaskan Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Your "Home Away From Home"-Rustic Alaskan Home? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Your "Home Away From Home"-Rustic Alaskan Home? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Your "Home Away From Home"-Rustic Alaskan Home located? > Situated in Soldotna, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai River, and Soldotna Homestead Museum. Centennial Park and Reflection Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Your "Home Away From Home"-Rustic Alaskan Home Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron T. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay Gayle has an amazing property and is an excellent host. Highly likely I come back next summer! ##### Aaron T. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane M. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful 3 days at Gayle's house. The pictures are exactly what the property is like. It a great place to stay and would strongly recommend this property! ##### Diane M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Billie H. Jun 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful The property was beautiful and the house was great. Would love to stay again. ##### Billie H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina M. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing vacation headquarters! Great stay in the Kenai with this house as our home base for family vacation. The house was nice for our family of 6. The extra freezer space was amazing and allowed us to have room to freeze the 150 lbs of fish we caught and had packaged. ##### Christina M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sharisa K. Aug 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Setting, Beautiful House Quiet and private setting. Beautiful home as seen in pictures. Extra comfy with both floor heat and baseboard heaters. No icy cold tile floors here! ##### Sharisa K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn P. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time Lots of rooms for sleeping, with plenty of room to lounge and hang out. Deck out back was wonderful for enjoying outdoors and grilling the fresh caught salem. Enjoyed roasted marshmallows at campfire pit, smores were even better in Alaska! ##### Dawn P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles H. Sep 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kenai Dream Vacation This was a great location for us as we were close to Soldotna which had all of our shopping needs. It is also centrally located for Kenai fishing, Homer and Seward sight seeing and fishing as well. The home had all of the privacy that you want yet close to town. Gayle was great through out our stay. ##### Charles H. Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lou Ann W. Aug 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Alaskan feel log cabin Beautiful house, and all the conveniences needed. Clean & homey feeling. Great place for our group! ##### Lou Ann W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie T. Aug 3, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Love the cabin feel of this property. The kitchen, living room, and dining areas are all in one big open area as you enter. It was great being able to all be together and having an area big enough for all 7 of us to sit comfortably. We were a group of two families with our adult children, ages 19-23. We especially loved being able to see the mama moose and her two calves that came by two times. We were able to watch them safely from the home's balcony and from inside thru the windows. We would love to visit this property again. ##### Connie T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim N. Jul 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Soldotna Retreat Very nice cabin. Well maintained, very clean with close access to Soldotna. ##### Tim N. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl R. Jul 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved this home Great location. Plenty of yard for the grandkids to play. Well stocked kitchen. Plenty of room in the house to spread out. Would stay here again. ##### Cheryl R. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas N., Orlando Aug 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Norton stay Great stay, would definetly stay here again. Location was close enough for all your needs. Wonderful wildlife viewing area. ##### Thomas N. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve I. Aug 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique and Comfortable We had 6 guys staying in Alaska to go fishing. This place is located in a great place to get to Homer and around Soldontna. Spacious living area and plenty of bed space. The fire pit area was a favorite in the evening to talk about the days activities and enjoy the outdoors. Communication with Gayle was easy and responsive, great owner. ##### Steve I. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica S. Aug 17, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home Awesome location ##### Jessica S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JONATHAN S., Detroit MI Aug 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! My family of 5, and I had a great time staying here. We found the house exactly as advertised. It was clean, and well outfitted with everything you could ask for, even a great fire pit. Gayle, our host was very helpful in making suggestions for everything, from glacier cruises, to salmon fishing, and restaurants. We enjoyed several of her recommendations. Would not hesitate to stay there again. Really enjoyed our visit! ##### JONATHAN S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill K. Jul 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 50th anniversary family trip We took our family to our favorite destination, Alaska to celebrate our 50th anniversary. We greatly enjoyed Gayle’s home as it allowed for gathering space as well as places for a little private time. I highly recommend! ##### Bill K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul B. Jun 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location This was a very nice place to stay for a few days of fishing ##### Paul B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Susie K. Jun 13, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and quiet Gayle was such a gracious host. On a day that threw a lot of obstacles her way, she made sure we had what we needed to make our stay great. Bonus was the cow (Moose) with her two babies that showed up in the back yard in the morning...so cool! The house is very comfortable and was in a perfect location for us to get to our fishing excursion. ##### Susie K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael P., Minnesota Sep 27, 2018 #### Great home, enjoyed everything Excellent ##### Michael P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa A. Sep 10, 2018 #### Nice home, nice property! What a great home and vacation property. Well equipped and very homey!! We had everything we needed and more. Thank You ##### Melissa A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rae R. Aug 20, 2018 #### Beautiful home. Spacious and comfortable. Was so nice to have the fire pit and enough space to get together comfortably. The only thing I would suggest is to let people know that the house has had pets living inside. We have two people with asthma and pet allergies that had a hard time breathing. Luckily, the weather was nice and we were able to spend most days out of doors. Thanks for all the cooking utensils, etc. We are a family of cooks! ##### Rae R. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria S. Jun 25, 2018 #### Good Very beautiful place love it👍 ##### Maria S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger S. Jun 25, 2018 #### Nice calm location away from the town but close enough to get all the supplies needed. Nice and spacious house. Perfect for big group. Very well supplied, kitchen is well supplied to allow great cooking ( appreciated the variety of spices available). Gayle’s welcome pies were wonderful to have for our first day after a long journey and so delicious! We Iiked the somewhat center location of the house on the Kenai peninsula to be able to do day trips to different towns ( Seward, homer, hope...). Gayle is always available for questions and help if needed. ##### Roger S. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### john m. Oct 3, 2017 #### great house had everything we needed and owner is very responsive and nice ##### john m. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis T. Aug 6, 2017 #### Luxury Alaska living! Beautiful, comfortable, lots of room! Luxurious Alaska living, beautiful setting comfortable beds and pillows. Great outdoor firepit and fully equipped kitchen. Lots of room to spread out. We loved staying on this end of the city so the guys could go fishing without having to drive through town! Gayle is a precious lady, extra nice and friendly! She even baked us some delicious homemade pie! We will be coming back here! Dennis & Annette ##### Dennis T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017