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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95242900/95242872/cdafe9e8.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) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95242900/95242872/4116bfbf.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 Sterling is home to this vacation home. Birch Ridge Golf Course 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. 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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. 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