A Kenai Peninsula summer, unpacked.
From salmon strikes at 6am to midnight-sun hikes, the Kenai is Alaska's playground. Here's what our guests love — and how to make the most of your stay.
World-class Kenai River fishing
King and silver salmon, sockeye runs, rainbow trout and Dolly Varden — plus halibut charters out of Homer, an easy day trip south. We'll connect you with our favorite local guides.
Brown bears, moose, eagles & whales
Bring binoculars. Moose graze at dusk, bald eagles nest along the river, brown and black bears fish the shallows, and beluga whales cruise Cook Inlet in summer.
Kenai Fjords & Exit Glacier
Two hours east, Seward is the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park — glacier cruises, sea otters, puffins, and the walkable Exit Glacier trail.
The Homer Spit & Kachemak Bay
Two hours south, Homer is Alaska's halibut capital — a working harbor on a 4.5-mile spit with boardwalk shops, fresh seafood, and charters into Kachemak Bay.
Trails for every pace
Skyline Trail's alpine views, Hidden Lake's family loop, Russian River Falls, and the Resurrection Pass network — all within an hour of the cabin.
Rivers, lakes & jet boat tours
Drift-boat the Kenai, kayak on Skilak Lake, or take a jet-boat run into the upper river for backcountry fishing you can't reach any other way.
More ways to fill the days
ATV & off-road
Guided backcountry runs into the Caribou Hills and Funny River trails.
Photography
Golden-hour cabin light, aurora on shoulder-season nights, and endless wilderness compositions.
Camping & bonfires
Fire-pit on-site, dispersed camping nearby on Kenai NWR lands.
Denali day-trippers
Clear-day views of the Alaska Range from the Sterling Highway.
Local flavor
St. Elias Brewing, Kenai River Brewing, and fresh halibut tacos in town.
Cultural stops
Kenai's historic Russian Orthodox Church and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe cultural center.