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Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10225 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views

Kenai Bluff House is located in downtown historic Kenai. The house was built in 1935, and bought by my grandparents in 1947. My dad was raised in this house! Of course, the house has been remodeled and has all the modern conveniences, but has a wonderful and rich family history. The home has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of room for your whole family.

The property has a large lawn and outdoor furniture for enjoying the stunning view of Cook Inlet. You can watch the fishing boats come and go with the tide. Eagles often land right on the lawn as they are out cruising for their next ocean meal.

Kenai is a small town and the “downtown” is quaint and quiet. The home is located at the end of a residential street. It is located next door to Erik Hansen Scout Park, a small community park and contains a bronze statue of a Boy Scout overlooking the Cook Inlet. Interpretive displays point out many physical features of the landscape and a memorial plaque is attached to the base of the statue. Park includes few trees, some shrubs, two flower gardens, and a gravel walkway leading to the bluff’s edge. This is a great area just to sit, relax and enjoy the extensive views over the lower Cook Inlet, tidal lands, and mouth of the Kenai River.

We are located within walking distance of the historical Russian Orthodox Church and Kenai Visitor and Convention Center which has a historical walking tour available within this area. This property is on the walking tour, as The Showalter House (#10) !!

There are several nice places to eat where you can walk as well.

Reasonable rates per night for four people. No separate cleaning fee. However, guests must not leave fish remains on property. Cleaning fee applies if fish remains are left on property.

Property manager

Jennifer and Jason Yeoman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2424 sq ft (225 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Old Town Kenai Bluff House Breathtaking Views
Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views Kenai

About the neighborhood

Map
Kenai, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai Visitor 's Center - 5 min walk
  • Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center - 5 min walk
  • Kenai Beach - 15 min walk
  • Challenger Learning Center - 4 min drive
  • Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amore Mocha - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duck Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Veronica's Old Town Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪C Cups Specialty Coffees - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Steak & Seafood - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views located?

Located in Kenai, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Kenai Visitor 's Center, Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, and Meeks Trailhead. Kenai Beach and Challenger Learning Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Old Town
We fish the Kenai every year and usually camp or spend 2 nights in a hotel. This year we had family visiting from out of state. We planned 2 different fishing trips so needed to stay for 5 days. A house was the perfect solution. The location was perfect with a great view of the mouth of the river and the inlet. My husband spent several hours on the bluff watching dip netters and boats coming and going. We walked around the neighborhood and enjoyed the historic buildings. The house was well equipped and comfortable. We will come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay I., Rancho Cordova CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
kenai cliff house
Beautiful property with awesome Kenai River mouth and Cook Inlet views. Eagles soar over yard and often land. Loved everything about this historic 1935 built home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Times
We had an awsome Trip
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT!
This is an amazing property with the beach overview and the firepit to enjoy the midnight skies, trail is a little ways off to the beach for dipnetting
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jody G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graves Family
Wonderful location. House is tired. Kitchen contents limited. Needs a few more chairs. Need grab bar in showers. Loved the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Justine H.

Kenai bluff
Great location and the view is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
Nice view of the bay. House could use some TLC, but it is an old house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine H., Midland, Texas, USA

Beautiful View
Love the view, right on the bluff, overlooking the mouth of the Kenai River and ocean; plus mountains! Property is old, but very roomy and nice set up; it does need some minor maintenance, and it was sometimes difficult to get a response from owners when we had questions. Overall, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sandy D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ak Adventure with daughter and grands
Great location and plenty of room. Not nasty dirty but not as clean as it should be. We saw in guest book a baseball team eating three meals a day was here before us but some of the dirt was before them. I would stay again for location and split bedrooms were good for separating kids and us old folks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
One week stay
It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend
We were in town for my dad's 95th birthday and my brothers nd sisters enjoyed the property. The bluff views were amazing. We managed to get the only sunny weekend in a couple month run.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T., Northfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
Great house for 3 families (8 of us) to stay in. Space for every one to have their own space! Loved having a view of the water, the teens loved venturing down the road for beach access and checking the beaches for sea creatures during low tide. We had eagles fly by all the time and even have a couple stop in the yard. Thanks for sharing your house with us!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kenai Baseball Stay
Best hosts for VRBO! Amazing views, great walking distance to everything and a beautiful home. LOVED the history this house has and the owners that shared it's journey.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for our activities in Kenai
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing with Friends
This place was great. Not right on the shoreline like the pictures indicate, but really enjoyable. We had fires in the back yard fire pit and eagles land feet from us and what a great time. Highly recommend to stay here. Personally plan on another stay here. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Collette F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views
The house had beautiful views and was spacious. It is an older home that could use some TLC though to make it truly exceptional. The kitchen was rather hit and miss on dishes. We also had some issues with the wifi but the owners were helpful getting it fixed when they were contacted. Overall I would recommend the location but some extra effort in the house would really make it Great!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mat-Su Miner trip
Beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Katherine H., Midland, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views!
This property is in a fantastic location, with the best views ever! The house is old but large and great for families or large groups. The kitchen is large but could use more consistency with dishes. The house does need some minor maintenance, and small fixes that would go a long way. We had a great time and really enjoyed the large yard, fire pit and especially the views.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob M., Connell, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time In Alaska
We have stayed at the Bluff House several times. It is central for all of our activities (fishing). The views from the property are stunning. Jennifer and Jason more than met all of our requests during the stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelly b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This is our 5th times staying here and we just love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Gary R., Edgewater, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Home
This house was very "homey" with comfortable furnishing. The kitchen was large and well equipped. Nice views of the Kenai River and bay. It's central location was good for day trips to Homer and Seward. WIFI did not work for our entire stay. Tried several times to contact the property manager with no reply. Beds were a little too soft for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was the perfect place to stay!
Amazing views, comfortable accommodations and great access to Kenai.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Heather J.

Bluff house
The house was very spacious. We loved that it had two bathrooms. That made it easy for our family to get ready each day. The view was beautiful! We loved sitting outside and watching the boats and fisherman each evening. We did have a few issues getting the TV to work and the internet was sort of on and off. The property manager was very good at resolving these issues. The house did not appear to have been dusted recently and the living room furniture was very uncomfortable—hard to get off of because you sink down into. All in all....the house fit all of our needs and was incredibly spacious.

6/10 Okay

Kayla J., Wasilla

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views, house needs attention
We love the location and we’ve stayed here for 4 years now for a project. With that said, we’ve seen that zero of the money given to this rental goes back into the house. If you stay, bring everything you could imagine needing for cooking-there were plates, 2 bowls and about 3 cups and a handful of silverware. Zero grill tools and the tank was empty. 1 knife that cut like a butter knife. Baking sheets are non existent and the pans have seen better days. We arrived and did not have check in codes from the owners so we spent 3 hours locked out calling, texting, and emailing with zero response. We finally got ahold of an outside party who relunctantly gave us the code. The tv didn’t work, the house had 1 roll of toilet paper and zero trash bags and no outside trash can. Black out blinds only exist in 1 bedroom. The internet cut out after a week. Management desperately needs to put the smallest amount of effort back into the house. With that said, the house is spacious, clean, and relatively comfortable. The view could not get any better overlooking the river entrance. There is great quick access to the beach and the neighborhood is quiet. Everything you could need to access is within a mile. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clint J., Keauu Hi

Great location, amazing view
Host's very responsive, Jason brought a TV over for us as one had failed, gave us early checkin and late checkout, really made our stay nice for us, as we travelled last minute over Thanksgiving
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018