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Bear Cabin-Gunning Cabin Rentals

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, string lights, and a view of trees.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, two chairs, a stove, a microwave, and a window with stained glass lamps.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a stove. There is a fish mounted on the wall and a decorative garland above the counter.
A wooden cabin with a stone wall, surrounded by snow and trees, under a night sky with the Northern Lights.
A cozy room with a bed, a desk, a computer, and a window with a view of a forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Soldotna, AK
  • Place, Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Soldotna Creek Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Bear Cabin-Gunning Cabin Rentals

Our bear cabin is located just 15 minutes outside of Soldotna Alaska on 16 acres of Alaskan forest. This cabin shares the property with one other cabin, a yurt, and our main house. This cabin has a private parking space, a covered deck, and a view that is breath taking. Access to the commons area around the property include a gazebo with fire pit, and a canoe to go out on the lake on the property only. Kitchen comes equipped with a two burner electric stove, refrigerator, toaster, microwave, coffee pot, cookware, dish soap, and dining dishes. Bathroom has towels, hand soap, body soap, shampoo, and conditioner. The bed in this cabin is a king size bed and a armoire for storage of your clothes while you are here. Living room has a large TV, DVD player, and stereo system for entertainment. The covered deck wraps halfway around the cabin and over looks the properties below. There is a patio dining table with chairs and grill located on the deck for private use. We have recently gotten Starlink internet that is shared between the two cabins.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3792322vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Soldotna

Soldotna is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kasilof River State Recreation Site and Crooked Creek State Recreation Site, while Soldotna Homestead Museum and Kasilof Historical Regional Society are cultural highlights. Soldotna Creek Park and Jumping Junction are also worth visiting.
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Soldotna, AK

What's nearby

  • Tsalteshi Ski Trails - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Soldotna Regional Sports Complex - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Soldotna Homestead Museum - 16 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Centennial Park - 18 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hooked On The Bean - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Duck Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Brew - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Cabin-Gunning Cabin Rentals pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Bear Cabin-Gunning Cabin Rentals?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Cabin-Gunning Cabin Rentals?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Cabin-Gunning Cabin Rentals located?

Situated in Soldotna, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Reflection Lake, Headquarters Lake and Soldotna Homestead Museum. Centennial Park and Soldotna Regional Sports Complex are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience, amazing property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great host
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabins. We stayed here for a shoft dip netting trip and have zero complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was gorgeous and our host was very communicative and made sure we had what we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
Wonderful I am so glad you loved it and I hope you return to visit in the future we would love to host you again. Have a wonderful rest of your summer and thank you for booking with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary getaway

Love this place. So peaceful and relaxing. Hubby and I enjoyed our time away at this cozy cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private, clean, warm and cozy. The little hot tub was great! The sheep stopped by and gave us a good laugh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick trip

The cabin was clean, quiet, secluded but still close to sights. We enjoyed our stay, we also had a moose visiter
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best places I've stayed in. Love this place. Fully stocked, great mattress, beautiful inside and out and the owners are very responsive and gracious. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely perfect!! Every detail imaginable was well thought out; from the heated bathroom floor, to the 2 person hot tub, to the little complimentary coffee machine and other sundries! What a joy this was to stay here with my 15 yr old son! Bed was comfortable as well, space was well decorated! Will stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Hello Ryan! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! That is so great you guys had a wonderful time. I hope you took a card and just to let you know we offer return booking discounts :) Thank you for keeping the cabin in such great condition I sure do appreciate that. May you have a wonderful evening. Sincerely, Nickole Thompson Gunning Cabin Rentals Co-Owner and Manager
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick little getaway

We had a wonderful stay, the cabin is wonderful and has everything you could ask for. Very homey feeling and the host is very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing pet friendly cabin

Lovely location and the cabin feels private since the windows and deck face away from the main house and other cabin on the property. The hosts were friendly and helpful. We really appreciated that our dogs were able to come here with us and we hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cabin, outstanding location! Cozy, comfy, just big enough for us 2. Dock on the pond was outstanding, weather was perfect, cabin very well stocked! If I ever return, I’ll re-book!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This cabin is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thank you! You were a pleasure to host and I hope your summer has been wonderful. We would love to have you back any time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was magnificent. We loved the privacy! It's just enough off the beaten path, with easy town access. It was so nice to soak in the mornings and listen to the birds. The cabin was excellently furbished, and every attention to detail maintained. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Hello Amanda, I just wanted to say thank you very much for the wonderful review, I am so very grateful. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for keeping the cabin in such great condition and we would love to host you again in the future should you find yourself this way again. We offer return booking discounts so I hope you took a card. May you have a lovely evening and thank you again. Sincerely, Nickole Thompson Gunning Cabin Rentals Co-Owner and Manager
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alaska oasis - perfect for 2!!

This property was perfect for my spouse and I for a weekend get away. It’s quiet, peaceful, has everything you need and is better than the photos. The hot tub is perfect for 2, everything is super clean, the host was easy to communicate with and made our stay very comfortable and easy. We will definitely return again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jacuzzi week on the Kenai

This was the perfect place to start our Jacuzzi week on the Kenai. We started and ended our week here and it was perfect. Thank you so much! I will be sharing pictures around Valdez. We had a beautiful panoramic view at our rental in Homer but it wasn't as nicely prepared or cleaned as the Bear Cabin. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was really cute and verry cozy, could not recommend this place enough! While we stayed at the cabin it had snowed a considerable amount overnight. The next day while leaving my girlfriend had taken the wrong turn and got stuck about 1.5miles down the road. Me not having any means to remedy the situation I made a hail marry call to the property owner at 8am to see if he could help. Sure enough he immediately came to the rescue with a bobcat and chains. I didn't expect him to even pick up the phone that early, but he went above and beyond to help us out. The stay was great, we loved the place, and I cannot thank them enough for getting us out of a pinch! I would give 6 out of 5 stars if I could!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Hello Sam! Thank you so much for the wonderful review, I will certainly let my husband know :) Thank you so much for booking with us and I am so glad we were able to help you out. You were awesome guests and we would absolutely host you again. We also offer return booking discounts. Please stay safe out there on these roads and we look forward to working with you again soon. Sincerely, Nikki Thompson with Gunning Cabin Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little spot with a lot of charm!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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