Shackleford Creek Mountain House a unique home ready for your Alaskan adventure

The Shackleford Creek Mountain House is located approximately 102 miles or 2 hours south of Anchorage at the head waters of the Upper Kenai River. We are located on Snug Harbor Road in the shadow of Mt. Cecil Rhodes (4400 feet/1341 meters). We are surrounded by Kenai Borough and Chugach National Forest land comprising of spruce, birch, alder willow and aspen. The setting is quiet and private.

There are two good size bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen sized sleigh bed with large bay windows that provide views of the surrounding mountains and woods. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed with a twin bunk bed. The loft is open with exposed wood beams and many large bay windows that provide commanding views of Mt Cecil Rhodes and surrounding woods. The feel is that of an enclosed tree house. The loft contains one queen four poster bed, two twin beds as well as a fold out double sized futon couch. The bathroom has a shower and claw-foot bathtub looking out at the surrounding forest.

The kitchen is fully outfitted with pots, pans, dishes, a full sized refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, bar seating for five along with a dining table.

A wood stove provides cozy heat and the outdoor 5-person hot-tub is perfect for relaxing after a hard day playing. The deck faces south, so when the sun is out the deck receives lots of sun, has a picnic table and gas grill. The separate gear shed is set up for storing your fishing gear and also has a chest freezer for storing your catch of the day.

It is a special place where we join family and friends to explore the mountains, lakes, rivers and trails that are located in and around Cooper Landing. We are located a mile from the town center where multiple fish and river guides base their operations. Access to the world renown Kenai River for salmon and trout fishing is minutes away. For those seeking to hike and mountain bike the trail heads are all within minutes of the house. The communities of Seward, Kenai and Homer are an easy drive from Cooper Landing and offer a broad spectrum of activities from Glacier viewing to Whale watching to Halibut fishing and more.

The design of the house is open and well suited for couples and families with kids older than 3 looking to explore the wonders of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula as well as kick back and enjoy the peace and solitude that is such a part of life here in Cooper Landing. We look forward to helping you share in the beauty of this place we call home.

HOUSE RULES and GENERAL NOTES:
1. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others.

2. Quiet time from 10 p.m. – 8 a.m. Please be respectful of our neighbors.
3. Please park in the designated parking area only.
4. We respectfully ask that you leave your shoes at the door as this keeps the floors clean and free of the glacial silt and gravel that tend stick to shoes damaging floors.
5. Please do not wear your wading boots in the house. There are hooks outside of the Gear Shed from which to hang and dry.
6. Smoking is not permitted in the house. You may smoke outside on decks only. All cigarettes butts must be extinguished and placed in the trash.
7. Pets are not permitted.
8. Fires are allowed in the wood stove only. There is no outside fire pit due to the danger of forest fires.
9. In summer please keep thermostat on TOYO stove set between 50 and 70.
10. Radiators are located in each bedroom and are there for your comfort.
11. Do not prop windows or leave windows open when you are not on premises.
12. People other than those in the Guest party as set forth by your contract with VRBO and the owners of Shackleford Creek Mountain House LLC. may not stay overnight in the property.
13. No tents or RVs may be set up on the property for people not included in the reservation. Any other person in the property is the sole responsibility of the Guest.
14. The Guest shall keep the property and all furnishings in good order
15. The Guest shall only use appliances for their intended uses
16. Feel free to use condiments, coffee, filters etc. that you find in the kitchen or the wood for the woodstove.
17. We have had the beds in the house made up for the number of people listed on your reservation. While we have extra linens/towels, please refrain from using them unless absolutely necessary.
18. A cleaning fee of $125 is built into the daily rate. We have a vacuum cleaner, broom, mop and cleaning supplies located in the utility closet and under the sink should you need to address any spills. We do ask guests to keep the place neat. If you require house cleaning please call CLVR. If the house requires extra cleaning from our cleaning crew, we will charge the actual time and cost spent on the extra cleaning.
19. The house and its systems are designed for a single family. We are not set up for, nor do we allow large gatherings, events or activities that will create a disturbance and put undo stress on the well, pump and septic systems.

*Pet Policy
1. We do not allow pets.

UPON DEPARTURE:
1. Please place all used linens / towels into clothes basket next to utility closet.
2. Clean out the coffee grinds / filter in coffee pot.
3. Please remove all perishables from the refrigerator.
4. Place all dirty dishes in dishwasher and start the cycle.
5. Leave your trash inside in the cans provided both in the kitchen as well as the Gear Shed and CLVR will dispose of them.
6. Turn down the heat on TOYO stove to 50 degrees.
7. Please ensure all windows are closed and door is locked.
8. Please be sure to sign our guest book and let us know about your adventures and how we can improve.
You can also follow our adventures on Facebook @ShacklefordCreekMountainHouse.

Welcome to our home and enjoy your stay.

Cheers,
Tim & Anne