The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge

The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge

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Exterior of Home.
Exterior of Main House
Bears Den Entry to Unit
Bears Den! You know your in the right place when you see this.
Bear Den! If you see this you are at the right place!

Overview of The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge

5 out of 5 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Kenai, AK
  • AirportKenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)9 min drive
  • Popular LocationJumping Junction11 min drive
  • Popular LocationKenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy15 min drive
  • Popular LocationSoldotna Regional Sports Complex18 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge

Harding's Kenai River Lodge" Bears Dens" is located on the lower Kenai River, River mile 10 just below Beaver Creek. The unit is the entire lower level (basement)of the main house Approx. 1100 sq. ft. with its own private entrance. The Bears Den features, Full Kitchen, 3 bedrooms1 bathroom, living room and dining area. Located 5 -10 minutes from shopping, dinning. and airport of the city of Kenai.

Enjoy wildlife viewing of Eagles, moose, caribou, seals, and even Bears across the river during parts of the year.

Harding's Kenai River Lodge is the perfect location centrally located between Soldotna and Kenai. We are located on the Kenai River with Spectacular Views.

After a day of Fishing, Adventure, Hiking or Exploring relax by the fire and watch the Kenai River flow by.

Guests are also welcome to enjoy a fire, grill and eat outside under a covered outdoor area with heaters.

During July 1-31 and August 1-15, there is a minimum 2 nights stay.

Also Units on Same Property:
"The Eagles Nest" 2 Bedrooms, 2 baths, Sleeps 4-5 people. Approx. 800 sq.ft. VRBO # 1587533

"Caribou Cabin" 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Sleeps 6. Approx. 900 sq.ft VRBO 2180575

We can also arrange all your Fishing trips on The Kenai River, Ocean Fishing and Fly out trips to remote areas of Alaska.

Property manager

Kathleen Harding

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Parents to Supervise Children, River is Dangerous

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check in is at 4pm. Early check-in 12:30pm is available upon request for $50, requests must be made at least 48 hours. Requests are not guaranteed
Check-Out is promptly at 11AM. Late check out 12pm is available upon request for $50, Need 24 hours in advance. Not always a guarantee.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Kenai

Located in Kenai, this guesthouse is on the waterfront. Soldotna Homestead Museum and Kasilof Historical Regional Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Jumping Junction and Soldotna Creek Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Jumping Junction - 11 min drive
  • Kenai Beach - 12 min drive
  • Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy - 15 min drive
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 17 min drive
  • Soldotna Regional Sports Complex - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Amore Mocha - 13 min drive
  • Vagabond Inn - 12 min drive
  • Upper Deck - 10 min drive
  • Arby's - 8 min drive
  • Amvets - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge on Mar 29, 2024 start from $337.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bears Den/ Harding's Kenai River Lodge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Cunningham Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and Challenger Learning Center. Meeks Trailhead and Kenai Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Shirley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pennsylvania
Amazing location, beautiful scenery. We saw several seals and numerous bald eagles. The outdoor kitchen area was fantastic with the outdoor heaters keeping us cozy while grilling and taking in the sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kenai Splendor
The Bears Den is beautiful. Cleanest VRBO I've ever stayed at, spectacular location, wonderful hosts. This is really a perfect place to stay. We were 3 guys looking for a relaxing place to stay while on a fishing trip and this was it. Comfortable beds excellent views and a great outdoor kitchen are to hang out and have a cocktail. I highly recommend this place if you're staying in Kenai.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alaska fishing trip
Property and Host were fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay
Very nice and clean rental with great views of the Kenai river. Hosts were super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Moshe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
We always stay here when in Soldatna. Just as good as it gets. Beautiful location on the river, fantastic cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen Harding

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My husband and I were born and raised in Alaska and enjoy meeting great people. We both fish, hunt and enjoy all the outdoors fun Alaska has to offer and being able to share The Kenai is what we enjoy the most.

Why they chose this property

This truly is a unique place, we are located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. You feel as if you are in the middle of the wilderness but close to the City of Kenai. We have views of the Kenai River with a wildlife preserve across from our property. You can view Eagles, Moose, Caribou and Bears. Enjoy sitting by the fire after a day of exploring the Kenai Peninsula of returning from a Fishing Trip.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with this property on the river. Watching the Moose, Caribou, Eagles and sometimes Bears. We enjoy sitting at the fire and watching the river flow by .
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