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Private Log Home on Kenai Lake!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Seward, AK
  • Place, Kenai Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenai River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Grayling Lake Trailhead
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Seward

With a stay at this cabin in Seward, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Chugach National Forest and a 2-minute drive from Kenai Lake. .This beach cabin is 23 mi (37 km) from Kenai Fjords National Park and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Kenai River.
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What's nearby

  • Kenai Lake - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kenai River - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Primrose Trailhead - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Grayling Lake Trailhead - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Upper Trail Lake - 12 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪dragon express - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Log Home on Kenai Lake!

Welcome to your tranquil lakeside hideaway! This custom log home boasts cathedral ceilings, stunning lake views, a large covered deck with a grill, trout fishing, and a beach full of perfect skipping rocks. Rustic log furniture and original art give guests a truly Alaskan experience.
World-class ocean fishing in Resurrection Bay and glacier-viewing in Kenai Fjords National Park are located 20-minutes to the south in Seward. The famous Kenai and Russian Rivers are located 40 minutes to the west in Cooper Landing. The Chugach National Forest's incredible hiking trails start right out the front door.
On the main floor, skip-peeled log walls surround an open kitchen, living room and dining room. The kitchen boasts a copper sink, maple cabinets, propane cook stove, and dishwasher. The refrigerator contains a large freezer for preserving your harvest of local fish and berries. A queen sleeper sofa and matching armchairs invite guests to relax in front of the wood stove. A large, covered deck spans the back of the house where guests can grill their fresh lake trout while viewing the lake.
A custom log staircase leads to the master suite in the loft. The suite has a rustic, queen-sized, aspen log bed, a walk-in shower and large 8 ft x 8 ft triangular windows overlooking Kenai Lake.
The daylight basement contains two cozy bedrooms that view the lake; the burgundy bedroom has a queen, and the sage bedroom has a full-sized bed. There is also a full bathroom with a double vanity, laundry facilities, and a foyer with a twin day bed.
The cabin sleeps a total of 7 guests. It's a perfect location for families or couples to enjoy nature as well as each other.
We provide trout fishing poles, bait, and a binder full of local information to help make the most of your vacation.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: open loft with railing, open staircase, woodstove

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 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, a first aid kit, 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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Private Log Home on Kenai Lake! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracey N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts were extremely informative. They gave us information of upcoming events and conditions of the lake and surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mac N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the privacy and beauty of this location. The daily train was a huge hit with our grandson. The lake and nearby trails were enjoyed by all and the house was nicely outfitted. Thank you for sharing your story and your lovely home with our family. It helped make this part of our vacation memorable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect! I can’t rave enough about our stay. As soon as we pulled into the driveway, we fell in love with this cabin. It was cozy, yet spacious and wonderfully comfortable. The beautiful lake is only about 100 meter walk and the cabin was stocked with fishing poles. Marion and Jesse were quick to respond to messages and gave great tips on fishing (both at Kenia lake and in the area). The cabin is about a 20 minute drive from downtown Seward but it was worth staying a bit farther out…Stock up at Safeway and you won’t need to leave the cabin.There is a train that goes in between the property and the lake but it was actually fun to see it come by twice per day. This is hands down one of the best vacation rentals we’ve stayed at.
View of the cabin from the lake. The walk is very short.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deserae C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alaska wedding vacation

The house is great. Many neat touches. Owners spent a lot of time and effort to make a nice home. Crossing the railroad tracks to get to lake added to the experience. Only item that makes us not give it a 10 rating is the stairs to the door from parking area. Suggestion would be a landing area to manage luggage and top stair needs to be leveled.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

This property was amazing and if you get the chance, you should stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Omaha, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

The property itself was beautiful, and the view was amazing. The host was quick to respond with trip suggestions and to answer any questions we had. We had a great experience here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cabin on the lake. Easy drive to Seward to eat, shop, and fish. Nice weather to hang out on the back patio. Cool to see the train pass by several time a day. Spent several day just hanging out down by the lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Truly amazing spot, we loved everything about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rob S.

The log cabin was truly a delight. This is one of the best rental home experiences that we have ever had. The log home was beautiful, spotlessly clean, and incredibly comfortable. I cannot recommend this rental more, my only hesitation is that it will become so popular that I will not be able to book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ferrell L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Family Vacation

We booked our stay at the Glaser’s cabin about a year in advance; and the anticipation of our family’s first trip to Alaska was intense! We arrived and, quite frankly, did not ever want to leave. The location of the cabin was ideal. Even with road construction, it was only an extra 20 minutes into and out of Seward. Not really a big deal. The location on the lake was absolutely breathtaking. We loved skipping rocks, enjoying bonfires in the fire pit, exploring the Victor Creek river bed as it flows into Kenai Lake, taking naps on the grass in the sunshine… truly this place is idyllic. The beds were comfortable and the showers were hot. We made dinner several nights at the cabin; we loved the grill, and the kitchen had everything we needed. Our son had the best time waving to the train conductor each time it passed and he would toot the train horn hahaha!! So amazing. We can’t wait to be back. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Log Home

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tawna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet area, beautiful home!

We loved this house! The distance from Seward was exactly what we were wanting. A bit secluded but not terribly far from town. The lake was beautiful amd we enjoyed reading the history of the home in the information book!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly located! A total gem.

Great location, the cabin is awesome. Truly a special place. Make sure and grab a bag of marshmallows, because relaxing by the fire pit on the lake beachfront, skipping stones with the kids is one of those memories that'll stick with ya. The cabin has all the comforts you could want, and its an easy drive to Seward, tons of great hiking trails, and some of the most beautiful sights
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesomeness

😁
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin on gorgeous Lake Kenai

Our family (2 grandparents, 2 parents, and 2 kids) stayed here and enjoyed our time here. Out the back of this cabin is a short walk to the gorgeous, quiet Lake Kenai. There is a nice little beach area and fishing gear was provided- we didn't catch anything but spent a few pleasant hours trying and enjoying the view. A little farther walk away is a beautiful riverbed leading into the lake- wide open area with no one else there and we saw a bald eagle sitting on a fallen tree when we arrived; there is also a view of a mountain with a glacier- drop dead gorgeous place. The house was very clean and well appointed. The twin bed is on the small downstairs landing outside 2 of the bedrooms and a bathroom so wouldn't work for someone easily disturbed- our 8 year old slept here and loved it though. Just be aware that the nearest real grocery store is in Seward and with the current roadworks it can add a lot of time to what your GPS says. But, if you want a peaceful place with a gorgeous view and between Cooper Landing and Seward this is a good option.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!

We loved it! Do not hesitate to book. The cabin is close to Seward and is in a beautiful area. We hope to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., MilAn

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

My family of four adults stayed for three nights. We all agreed that this was one of our favorite properties. The owners seem to have thought of everything. They had bag chairs, bug spray, and fishing poles and tackle. The house was well maintained and had a personal touch at every turn. We took the trail across the road and even saw a bear in the creek bed toward the end of the trail! (Luckily the owners left bear spray for us to use). If I could rate this property higher I would!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely amazing!

We had a great stay. Perfect location and a beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Property We've Stayed at in Alaska!

We have visited Alaska several times and stayed in several different rental cabins and homes. We've enjoyed them all, but this log home is by far the nicest we have ever stayed in. It is every bit as nice as the pictures! It was immaculate and comfortable and very spacious. We loved the close proximity to Kenai Lake. You cannot beat the view and the peaceful setting. The owners were also very easy to reach and were very helpful as we settled in. This was a perfect place to home base for trips to Seward, the Kenai River, and several hiking trails. We could not have asked for a nicer place for our week in Alaska!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

beth g.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 STAR STAY

My family needed a short stay near Seward, and this cabin was perfect. Very clean and comfortable with a charming story about its beginnings. But I think you’ll have to stay there to learn about it :) Marion is a very personable host/owner and checked in frequently to make sure we didn’t need anything. The cabin is right on a lake and I am certain that this would be an outstanding place for a summer visit. It is about a 20 minute drive to the grocery store and downtown Seward, where all the “action” is. On the way out- we stopped at the knife shop across the street. The owner is friendly and fabulous, and really appreciative of our military. Worth a stop in. Great cabin. Great host. 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Relaxing

This beautiful log home (custom-built by the owners) was exactly as described. The picturesque setting, nestled amongst the towering evergreen trees gave a feeling that you were a million miles from civilization when in fact you are only about a twenty-five minute drive from the town of Seward. The lake is a short walk (about 100 yards) from the cabin. We did some fishing and built a fire from drift wood found along the shore. That first day/ evening, sitting around that fire, with Kenai Lake for a background, all the trappings of this world dissipated. The town of Seward is very quaint and the people are extremely friendly (indeed everyone we met in Alaska, from arrival to departure, was very friendly). The photos you take cannot do justice to the beauty of the surrounding snow-capped mountains, rivers, bays and lakes - only seeing the breath-taking landscapes with your own eyes can one appreciate the indescribable natural wonder that is Alaska. Every part of the United States has it's own pristine magnificence, but after traveling to Alaska, my family and I have seen a place that is truly awe-inspiring no matter in which direction one looks. We are forever grateful that we were able to visit this beautiful slice of Heaven on Earth and if a trip to Alaska is on your Bucket List, make it happen - You ain't getting no younger.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Pristine Lake Cabin

Our stay at the Cabin was amazing. The hosts made sure we had everything we needed. The location was great and the ride into Seward was effortless. We loved our stay and even made friends with a Great Horned Owl! Can't wait to make a return trip!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022