Just one look at that peaceful photo above is enough to convince you that no matter where you’re at, you’d probably much rather be enjoying the serene views overlooking the fall colors along the banks of the Kenai River at Eagle Landing Resort in Cooper Landing. Head south from Anchorage to The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground and make your way to this magical spot tucked right off the side of the Sterling Highway.
As you pull in to the resort you’ll notice a pretty large spread of cabins in every direction that you look. But what makes this resort extra special is that every individual cabin offers a lovely amount of privacy so you’ll always feel like you’re experiencing your own little slice of paradise.
Upon arrival, the first thing we did was check out the cabin. We couldn’t wait to get inside and see if the inside was as charming as the outside.
Not surprisingly at all, the inside was just as warm and cozy as we expected it to be. To the right as we walked in was a single bedroom with a queen bed, warm quilt and local artwork on the wall.
We couldn’t stop ooh’ing and aww’ing over the beautiful logs and excellent craftsmanship as we made our way into the living room and kitchen area.
The cabin was filled with all the amenities we could ask for and so much more. Inside was a full size refrigerator, microwave, oven, coffee maker (with complimentary coffee) and plenty of dishes to accommodate a large group. Seating in the dining room and kitchen area was enough for nine people!
And that doesn’t even include the porch. Directly off of the dining room was a deck overlooking the beautiful Kenai River. Outside were more chairs and a little table, perfect for enjoying a drink or a meal while enjoying the fresh air and beautiful views at the same time.
Beneath the deck towards the beautiful Kenai River is a small fire pit with a picnic table nearby. So if you have an overflow of guests that want a little privacy, there are so many perfect places to get away and enjoy a peaceful moment amongst yourselves.
After checking kitchen and dining area, we noticed that the room had lots of great amenities as well. Two large recliner chairs, a big couch, coffee table and a flat screen television with tons of channels to choose from. Next, we headed upstairs. Again, the craftsmanship on the logs was simply phenomenal. It’s impossibly to deny the rustic beauty.
Upstairs there were four large beds, sleeping a total of 8 people. The accommodations were cozy, yet perfect for a family or a group of people coming to enjoy a world-class fishing trip.
When you look over to a view like this (see below) it’s easy to forget all about the size of the space you’re in and focus solely on the natural beauty surrounding you. The Kenai River with those gorgeous fall colors along the mountainside… perfection!
One of the little things that we loved the most about the cabin were all the fun fishing accents that were perfectly suited for the area. The outdoorsy theme is carried throughout the entire resort and it’s just so cool to see that every single detail is accounted for. No stone was left unturned and it really shows.
After checking out the inside we headed outside to soak in the beautiful grounds. We loved all of the beautiful flowers, perfectly manicured lawn, hammock in the trees and checking out the other units (such as the dreamy cabin with a hot tub overlooking the river).
A beautiful dock with double chairs on the end offered the perfect place to soak in the epic views with the sound of absolutely nothing but birds chirping and fishing jumping in the background. This place is truly picture-perfect!
One of the most attractive features about the location of this wonderful resort is its proximity to world-class fishing on the Russian River and the Kenai River. We spent the entire weekend going down and wetting lines. Other great activities to do in the area include kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing. There are some really great restaurants in the area as well. We recommend Sackett’s Kenai Grill for lunch or dinner and Gwin’s Lodge breakfast, lunch or dinner.
After a day of fun and sun on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground we returned to the resort to enjoy the best possible things imaginable… a campfire! And bonus; an awesome horseshoe pit! We loved seeing all the stacked firewood and the BBQ stoves nearby that were available for guest use.
Lots of chairs surrounded an Alaskan themed fire pit with cutouts of bears, fish and mountains. Again with the beautiful attention to detail!
We made a hot fire, enjoyed great conversation with friends and even had the pleasure of chatting with the owner, Barbara, before turning in for the night. We work up the next morning feeling like we couldn’t wait to return. We have a feeling that hot tub cabin will be calling our name once the snow starts flying on a chilly winter night.
Eagle Landing Resort is open all year long and it is truly the perfect stay-cation to relax and unwind, no matter what time of year it is. When it comes to decompressing from your busy life, we can’t think of a better place help completely rejuvenate you! For more information, visit them online HERE!
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Up Close and Personal Alaska - The Kenai Peninsula 