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Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake!

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Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Pet-friendly
Take advantage of golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden at Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake!. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this vacation home. Free in-room WiFi and a playground are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake!

1400 sq ft 2-level home with all modern conveniences (satellite TV, dvd/blueray, high speed WIFI, washer & dryer, hair dryer, iron & board, modern kitchen appliances including dishwasher and range with Induction cook top). It's perched above one of the most beautiful lake sites around: quiet and serene, off the beaten path but just a 10 minute drive from Soldotna. We are mid-way between the Kenai and Kasilof rivers - both world class fisheries, and a short scenic drive from charming Cook Inlet fishing ports: Homer, Deep Creek and Anchor River.
The main floor features a private master bedroom with queen bed, a full bathroom, an open combo kitchen/dining/living area, all with stunning lake views, and a deck, also overlooking the lake, with Gas Grill, 4 chairs with small tables.
Downstairs you'll find a bedroom with queen bed (lake view), a half bathroom, and a large bedroom/rec room, with tables, chairs and twin beds. A short downhill walk takes you to the lake shore, where you can hang out at the fire pit, with benches, or paddle the free canoe to explore Hope Lake, and smaller Ranchero Lake via a short canal. Wildlife is abundant in and around the lakes, and we can help you plan your adventures farther afield, including river and marine fishing charters, hiking, wildlife viewing, glacier/wildlife cruises and much more. The owners live a short distance down the lake shore through a small woodlot. They are long-time Alaskans with extensive knowledge of the Kenai Peninsula and many other parts of Alaska, which they love to share! If they are home when you arrive they will usually meet you and answer any questions you might have.

Check in: 3pm
Check out: 11 am

Property manager

Bill and Suzy Larned

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 29
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

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

Property is also known as

Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private Motor free Lake!
Base Your Alaskan Adventure Private Motor-free Lake Soldotna
Base Your Alaskan Adventure Private Motor-free Lake Soldotna
Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private Motor free Lake!
Base Your Alaskan Adventure Private Motor-free Lake House
Base su Aventura de Alaska en una Privada Lancha Gratis de Lake!
Base Your Alaskan Adventure Private Motor-free Lake House
Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private Motor free Lake!
Base Your Alaskan Adventure Private Motor-free Lake
Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private Motor free Lake!

About the neighborhood

Map
Soldotna, AK

What's nearby

  • Soldotna Regional Sports Complex - 13 min drive
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 13 min drive
  • Centennial Park - 13 min drive
  • Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy - 18 min drive
  • Jumping Junction - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amore Mocha - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Duck Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Odie's Deli - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hooked On The Bean - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Soldotna Creek Park, and Centennial Park. Soldotna Homestead Museum and Kenai River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Base Your Alaskan Adventure On A Private, Motor-free Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We stayed at Hope Lake Hideaway for four nights and it was a great base for our explorations of Kenai Peninsula. Bill gave use advice on hikes and told us cool stories. The house and grounds were the best accommodations we stayed at during our 2 1/2 week visit to Alaska; the hosts keep all in ship shape!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house on the lake
Excellent views from the house and it was very nice to have a boat to use while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S., Washington, Ill., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
We were very pleased with our stay. The home was well kept and had all the necessities. The beds were very comfortable. Seeing the lake every morning and hearing the loons was priceless. Just know that 2 of the bedrooms are in the basement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin on a beautiful lake!
The cabin has everything that you will need, including a canoe, paddles, life jackets. The kitchen and bathrooms are well stocked. It is a great place.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place we stayed on the trip
Super glad that we chose this stay while on our trip. Was very close to our fishing charters and the city of Soldotna, while still giving you a feeling of being out in the wilderness. We loved the canoe and lake. Saw moose and loons. Overall, a superb stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxing retreat nestled in the Alaskan wilderness
This is a great place to stay while in Alaska- far enough off the road to be peaceful and relaxing, but close enough to town for convenience and also somewhat centrally located on the Kenai peninsula. Sitting on the porch overlooking the lake in the morning and evenings was really amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirby C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing place on the lake
My family and I had a great time. We seen a lot of wildlife and the view is excellent. The location is 10 minutes to Soldotna for local shops and restaurants. The host is great with communication and went out of his way helping us find a great fishing guide. We would love to rent this house on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Doesn't get better than this!
What an amazing place. Complete with canoes and an amazing lake view! Bill also is the best host! The guy spent his career as a wildlife biologist flying around Alaska so he knows all about the different birds and animals in the area, what more could you ask for in a host?! Seriously I can't say enough good things about this place. Just amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The location and amenities suited our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brady N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super fun place to stay
Bill, the owner was great. Met us upon checkin. Cabin is a short drive to Soldatna on a beautiful lake. Cabin was clean and cozy. Not super new or renovated but fit is just fine. Full kitchen upstairs with a bedroom and full bathroom. Down stairs you'll find two bedrooms and a half bath along with washer and dryer. We didn't do anything with the lake but did notice the fire pit and canoe. We would stay here again. Thanks Bill!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Darla A.

Lake House
We had spent a week at the lake house. It was very relaxing. I miss the loons but did not see any other wildlife at the site. This location is a nice area for day traveling.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiyoko G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Had an absolutely wonderful time at Hope Lake. Bill was extremely helpful and quick to answer any questions and provide excellent recommendations. Waking up and going to sleep with such wonderful views was amazing and the house and property just added to the brilliant experience! Looking forward to the next time we can be there!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Canoe, Firepit, Private Lake, Eagles, Loons, great BBQ Grill
Awesome location, place had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely lake home
This is a lovely home on a lake, not far from Soldotna. We enjoyed sipping coffee on the balcony watching the loons on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location and View
This rental has a fantastic view of the lake and is in a central location for any activity on the Kenai Peninsula. The owners were great to deal with and were able to provide information about things to do as well as wildlife in the area. Thank you for a great family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing in the Soldotna Alaska area
We were located between several of our fishing destinations. Seward, Homer, Deep Creek, the Kasilof, Kenai and Russian Rivers. The accommodations were exactly as described. conveniently located within 10 minutes of Soldotna. Moose in the backyard every morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin
We loved the location and how clean and beautiful the cabin is.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Awesome in all respects
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Had a great mini vacation. Mom from NC visiting soon from AK . House was perfect, quiet , lake so peaceful. Would definitely stay here again. Only recommendation might be to add some small cozy blankets/throws for living room on chilly mornings/evenings. Owner was super easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing cabin
Very comfortable and great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Hideaway
Lovely, peaceful hideaway. Centrally located for exploring the peninsula and close to stores and restaurants. Sitting on the back deck drinking coffee and listening to the Loons on the lake is a great way to start the morning.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manuel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with a great view of the nearby lake!
Would stay there again if it’s available
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhett P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kenai in July
Excellent property, owner is very helpful and it was truly a lot of fun
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey W., LAKE POINT

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, perfect place to stay
Good clean house, the lake view is perfect sunrises. Home was perfect for us. Never spoke with the host but we did not have any problems and everything went as planned.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent hideaway
Loved the location. It is secluded next to a beautiful yet incredibly close to Soldotna, Kenai, and the nearby rivers. Property exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021