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Old Town Kenai Bluff House, Breathtaking Views

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102424 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,424 square feet

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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 area

Map
Kenai, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center - 5 min walk
  • Kenai Beach - 15 min walk
  • Challenger Learning Center - 4 min drive
  • Cunningham Park - 6 min drive
  • Kenai River Flats - 7 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 Historical Society, Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, and Meeks Trailhead. Kenai Beach and Leif Hansen Memorial Park are also within 15 minutes.

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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

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

John S.

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

8/10 Good

Katherine H., Midland, Texas, USA

Liked: Communication
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Favorite By Far!
We absolutely loved this place! There's so much space and we felt so at home. Tried to stay longer but they were all booked up. Lesson learned, book this place early! If we ever get the chance to come back to Alaska, we will definitely be staying here!

8/10 Good

Mike N.

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

Sandy D.

Liked: 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

Kelly T., Northfield

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

8/10 Good

Katherine H., Midland, Texas, USA

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amazing views and updated house!!!
The pictures of the view on this site do not do it justice!!! The house is a tall bluff that looks over the ocean/Kenai river mouth and has mountains across the ocean that create the most amazing sunset you've ever seen! The house is plenty big for lots of people with lots of sleeping room. Fantastic!

8/10 Good

Collette F.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

Five Guys
We have been going to Alaska for the last 21 years. We lost cabin that we stayed at for the last five years and were looking for another place to stay. We need a place that had five beds. Two bathes was a bonus. We came across the Bluff House and it seemed too good to be true. It was not! It has everything we could ask for and more. At first sight, we all said the same thing. "Our wives would love this place" Just as comfortable as home with a great view. Have already reserved for next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Family Reunion
What a beautiful view! This home has been nicely remodeled for the age of the home. It fit our families perfectly. Having coffee in the morning watching the seals, boats and the planes come and go was very enjoyable. The day of our family gathering it was raining, but there was still plenty of room. The women gathered in the kitchen and the men in the viewing room. The kids enjoyed having their own rooms upstairs. The location was perfect and the neighborhood very quiet. We did have people waking by and checking the place out because it is on the historical tour, but they were never a bother. We would definately stay here again. Thanks so much!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dennis P.

Very special place
It is just as described. This was the second time we have stayed at Bluff Housed. We would like to stay next year but it was already booked. It is close to everything but is on a dead end street and out of the way. The view from the yard or sun room is spectacular. The only problem we had was trying to get hold of the owner. I tried several times to contact her by email, HomeAway message, and phone with no success. She finely got back to me to get my credit card # which is why I was trying to get hold of her in the first place. The bank had changed the # because of suspicious activity. When we got to the house, the code we had did not work but there where four phone numbers posted in the window and we where able to get hold of someone that came promptly down to let us in. In the end, everything worked out. I would recommend Bluff House to anyone without question.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Julie D.

Where Were The Owners??
We rented this house 6 months before we arrived. I communicated via email and telephone about how many people we had, that we needed the freezer, and when we were coming. I hadn’t heard from them in the week before we left, so we called several times, texted several times, even left a message on their Facebook page, to find out directions to the house, how to GET INTO the house, and to confirm we had the use of a freezer. We flew into Anchorage, drove 3+ hours to Kenai, arriving at the home exhausted, only to find the house locked and no code to get inside. We tracked down the Owners personal home (where we sent the check), only to find no one home. After walking around the home, we found a housekeeper getting ready to leave and explained to her our situation. As a stroke of luck, she knew the code to get inside the VRBO home. After traveling all day, we were forced to go on a scavenger hunt to try and get into a home that we rented and paid for. Of course the check had already cleared. And to top it off, the shed that apparently housed the freezer to store fish was locked – and no one had the combination. For the entire time we were in Kenia, the Owners had not once called, or come over to see how we were doing, or apologize for failing to follow through with their rental obligations. To this day, the Owners have not made any contact with us.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bob M., Connell, Washington

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