Title: Valley View Retreat - Spacious, beautiful home near river - perfect for families - 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 # Valley View Retreat - Spacious, beautiful home near river - perfect for families Vacation home in Sterling with kitchen and fireplace ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95242900/95242872/62caa23a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95242900/95242872/58d34e97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95242900/95242872/4116bfbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95242900/95242872/3e42d9b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95242900/95242872/cdafe9e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this private 3-bedroom retreat, perfect for families or big groups. With a fully-stocked kitchen and plenty of space for everyone, you'll feel right at home. French doors lead to a great fire pit and grilling area, ideal for making memories with your loved ones. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## 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. ### Valley View Retreat - Spacious, beautiful home near river - perfect for families This private 3-bedroom retreat is perfect to relax with the whole family or a big group. With 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 living spaces, there's plenty of space for everyone! The large eat-in kitchen is fully stocked and French doors lead to a great fire pit and grilling area. Plenty of space for parking RVs and boats for others in your group (no hookups provided). This property is ideally located only a few minutes from the main Sterling Highway and Kenai River! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 2,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105550000/105543300/105543260/b3f1b48e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing view, perfect for large families, central Kenai Peninsula location! 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Thank you so much! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=60.55969,-150.82817&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:c%7DspJ%60sqw%5B%3F%5D%3Fa%40%3F%5D%40a%40%3F%5D%40a%40%40%5D%40_%40%40_%40B_%40%40%5D%40a%40B%5DB%5DB_%40B%5DB%5DD%5DB%5DD_%40D%5DB%5DD%5BF%5DD%5BD%5DF%5BD%5BF%5DFYF%5BF%5BFWF%5BH%5BHWF%5BHWHWHWHYHWHWJUHWJSHULUHUJSJULQJUJQJQLQJQLOLQLOJMLOLOLMLKLONKLKLKLINKLINGLINGLINENELENENENGLANANCNANCN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%40NBN%40N%40LFNDNDNDLDNDNHLFNHLFNHLJLHNJLJLJLNLJLLLNLNLLLNLPJNLPJPLPJPJTJPJTJRJTJTJTHRJVHTHVHVJXHVHVFVHZFVHZFZFVFZHZDXF%5CFZDZF%5CDZD%5CD%5CDZB%5CD%5ED%5CB%5CB%5CB%5CB%5EB%5CB%5CB%60%40%40%5C%40%5E%40%5EB%5E%3F%5C%40%60%40%40%5C%3F%60%40%40%5C%3F%60%40%3F%5C%3F%5C%3F%60%40A%5C%3F%60%40A%5CA%60%40%3F%5CC%5EA%5EA%5EA%5CC%60%40C%5CC%5CC%5EC%5CC%5CC%5EE%5CE%5CC%5CEZE%5CE%5EEXG%5CEZGZG%5CEZIZGXGXGXIZGVIZGVIVIXKVIVIVITKVITKRKTKTKRKTKPKTKPMPKPMRKLMPMNMNMLMNMNMJMLMLMHOLMFMJOHMFOHMFOHODMDODODODMDOBOBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOCOAOCMCOEOEOEMEOEOEMIOGMIOGMIOKMGMMMIOMMMMKMOMOMMKOMOMQMMKSMQKQKQKUMQKUKSIUMUISKUIWKUIWIWIWIYIWIWG%5BIWI%5BGYGYGYG%5BG%5BG%5DE%5BG%5BE%5DEYG_%40E%5BC%5DE%5DE%5DC%5DE_%40C%5DC%5DC_%40C%5DC%5DAa%40A%5DC_%40A_%40A_%40A%5DAa%40%3F%5DAa%40%3F%5D%3Fa%40%3F%5D&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GZO-keSZunQohSRz9kUhieozuyQ=) Sterling, AK #### What's nearby - Scout Lake State Recreation Site - 7 min drive - 4.6 km - Moose River - 9 min drive - 6.5 km - Bings Landing - 15 min drive - 11.6 km - Soldotna Creek Park - 21 min drive - 23.0 km - Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy - 31 min drive - 32.2 km #### Getting around - Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Caribou Caboose - ‬9 min drive - ‪Reindeer Hut - ‬9 min drive - ‪Magpye's Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive - ‪Suzies Cafe - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Valley View Retreat - Spacious, beautiful home near river - perfect for families pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Valley View Retreat - Spacious, beautiful home near river - perfect for families? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Valley View Retreat - Spacious, beautiful home near river - perfect for families? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Valley View Retreat - Spacious, beautiful home near river - perfect for families located? > Situated in Sterling, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Scout Lake State Recreation Site, and Moose River. Kenai River and Longmere Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Valley View Retreat - Spacious, beautiful home near river - perfect for families 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sanketkumar M. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It's beautiful home with specious rooms and huge bathrooms. Home is with a great backyard, fire pit and ready with the wood to fire up. Home is at the great location with easy highway access and close to Anchorage. ##### Sanketkumar M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Haley H. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome spot! The house was so spacious and stocked with everything we needed! Beds were comfy and blackout shades did the trick during the summer solstice! Thank you so much! ##### Haley H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney G., Houston Jul 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Alaskan property We came for two days and had a great time. The outdoor space was amazing and our kids enjoyed being able to play outside. The house was well stocked and the host was awesome. We would stay here again! ##### Whitney G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim H. Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful place. We had a great stay.clean...had everything you could need. Comfortable. Had two moose in the back field in the morning and then in the evening. Wonderful time while we were there. Highly reccomend. ##### Jim H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian S. Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best!! The property was absolutely amazing!!! Exactly as seen on the listing and fully stocked with plenty of things for us and the kids like mosquito spray, binoculars, kids games, etc. Katelyn was amazing with communication and check in process and even when the wifi went down due to a storm she did her best to make sure it was fixed ASAP. We will gladly be booking this property again on our next trip to Alaska and I hope anyone reading this does too! ![Moose down the street.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/eb854485-b58e-403e-8673-54390daa662d-1749959470636.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Fishing at Scout Lake.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0bc3616a-02a5-4e4e-b8df-76358c6566ae-1749959468566.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Driving around Sterling.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5e88d9a5-8441-46df-bf52-315d9939022f-1749959469942.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Brian S. 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