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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Garden
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Kenai, AK
Kenai Beach
Place, Kenai Beach
7 min walk
Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
Place, Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
8 min walk
Kenai Municipal Park
Place, Kenai Municipal Park
10 min walk
Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
4 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Loft
4 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Main Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Up stairs bathroom in Master bedroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River
An original home built in Old Town Kenai, Jetty Petersen's historic hand-hewn log home with dovetailed corners was built in 1940 and is on the Alaska historical registry.
With an original exterior and completely remodeled interior, this home has spectacular and unobstructed views. Views of the world-famous Kenai River, the Pacific Ocean’s Cook Inlet beach, and the active volcano, Mount Redoubt, can all be seen from the four large picture windows of the living area. Eagles, beluga whales, and seals as well as the many fishing fleets are a few sites seen from this charming beach home. This is a great place for dip-netting season; view the fishing taking place from the comfort of home, or take a short walk down to the mouth of the river and be in the center of it all.
Historical Old Town is a walk back in time. The Kenai Visitors Natural History Museum, open-air Saturday Market, and many places to eat are all within walking distance.
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Beach Home: 2017 remodeled 1800 sq ft home located in Old Town Kenai. Seated 25 feet from the bluff with a 180° view of the Cook Inlet’s beach and mouth of the Kenai River. Perfect for Dip-netting season fishers or for those who simply enjoy strolls on the beach and beautiful scenery.
3 Bedrooms and a Loft room (altogether sleeps 10 adults comfortably in beds; we do not charge extra for those willing to sleep on pull out beds, recliners and such). Playpen and Bassinet provided for children if needed. Master Suite is on 2nd floor TV in each bedroom 2 full Bathrooms Large Kitchen (fully-equipped) Living Area with TV 2 reclining couches 2 reclining chairs (one is an electric-lift chair) Dining Area (table seats 6) Counter height bar (seats 5) Breakfast table (seats 4) Small children's table (seats 4 toddlers) Wheelchair accessible home (although the bathtub is not, bath chair can be provided) WIFI provided Fish filleting table and tray provided for outside use Chest Freezer Deep-fryer in kitchen Grill located outside Washer and Dryer Fire pit for Summer use (may be covered in snow in winter time), wood is not provided
Notes for the Fishermen and Fisherwomen: Fish carcasses are to be disposed of in the water at the beach. Once processing your catch, this must not be done inside the home; processing is to be done outside the home only. A fish-cutting table, fish tray, and running water (located outside) is provided for processing. Fish may be brought inside only for use of the chest freezer or cooking. Indication that the processing of fish has taken place inside the home may put your deposit at risk.
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Kenai
Located in Kenai, this holiday home is near the beach. Cunningham Park and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and Jumping Junction. Travelling with kids? Consider Soldotna Creek Park, or check out an event or a game at North Pennisula Recreation Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and birdwatching.
Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Kenai Municipal Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Leif Hansen Memorial Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Playa-Azul Mexican Restaurant - 4 min drive
The Flats Bistro - 8 min drive
Paradisos Restaurant - 8 min walk
Coffee Express - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$622, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beach and Ocean View • Family Friendly • Mouth of the Kenai River located?
This family-friendly Kenai holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Meeks Trailhead, Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and Kenai Beach. Kenai Municipal Park and Kenai Historical Society are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
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Beautiful home with AMAZING views! It was very clean and so nicely decorated. Very responsive host and property manager. One of my favorite places to stay in Alaska!
This was our second stay, it’s an amazing property! The view is mesmerizing, and the rooms are beautiful and charming. We loved the outside fire pit too.
Loved this house! Comfortable beds, very clean, everything you might need in the house, amazing views and easy access to the beach. We loved this chance to spend a week with the whole family here.
Our family, ranging in ages from 56 to 7 months, really enjoyed our stay. It had everything we needed, and all of the windows overlooking Cook Inlet provided spectacular views! I wish we could have stayed longer!
This house is absolutely amazing! The views are breathtaking, and the entire space was impeccably clean. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and there was plenty of room for our family to relax and enjoy. The host was exceptionally helpful and responsive, making our stay even more enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again!
Brittany A.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
Hosted by Amanda Wisniewski, Manager
Written by Tim Wisniewski (owner): We’ve lived in Kenai for 40 years and call this home. We’ve raised our four children here and are very fortunate that they all still live in Alaska. We’ve had the good fortune to be able to start and grow our businesses here, which we still run today. My wife and I met here in Kenai, AK, and have been married 36 years; we've never entertained the idea of moving anywhere else. We enjoy everything that Alaska has to offer and are totally acclimated to our simple, slower-pace life which doesn't include traffic jams.
Why they chose this property
We have witnessed much growth in Kenai, but unfortunately some of the history is slowly disappearing. When we found out that the Petersen home (original builder) was for sale, we became more interested, hoping to preserve it’s history. Our offer was accepted and the real work began trying to restore this beautiful building. We are most proud of what’s come to be and only hope that you come to enjoy it as well.
What makes this property unique
This home depicts the true pioneer spirit of what people had done before any modern infrastructure appeared in Alaska. Take a good look at the hand-hewn, dovetail logs and ask yourself if this was even possible with no motorized tools. The house sits on one of the most beautiful, unobstructed views in Downtown Old Kenai, not to mention that it's the best location for dip netting in July. Needless to say, you'll be impressed.
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