Escape to Bear Paw Studio Retreat, nestled in a secluded 20-acre private forest. With its modern kitchen appliances and cozy Alaskan decor, this retreat comfortably accommodates two to four guests. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and convenient amenities like designated parking for boats or extra vehicles.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
LOVELY SECLUDED STUDIO - Two miles from Soldotna!
Bear Paw Studio Retreat is located on a beautifully secluded 20 acre private forest, with only a two mile drive to Soldotna boasting an array of coffee shops, grocery and specialty shops and restaurants. Bear Paw is located in the lower level of our home, has a private entrance, designated parking and plenty of parking for tenant boats or extra vehicles. With king and queen beds in the sleeping area, Bear Paw Studio comfortably accommodates two to four guests. Bear Paw Studio is equipped with modern kitchen appliances and lovely Alaskan decor. Complete with a very large bear hide covering an entire wall! Black out window coverings provide sufficient darkness during our bright summer months allowing our guests to get a good night's sleep. There is a large freezer exclusively for guest use, which is particularly useful during fishing season. Fish cleaning, however, is prohibited on the premises, due to potential attraction of bears. During the summer months, Bear Paw is a perfect fisherman’s retreat. In winter, when snow is abundant, we maintain several cross country ski trails and have a fabulous sledding hill for those who desire snowy adventures. Bear Paw has something for everyone traveling to the Kenai or Soldotna area. Contact Jackie with any questions or for more information!
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking allowed anywhere on 20 acre property.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Things to do
Bicycles
Golf
Snow sports gear
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed anywhere on 20 acre property.
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
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
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
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Soldotna is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Scout Lake State Recreation Site, while Soldotna Homestead Museum and Kenai Historical Society are cultural highlights. Soldotna Creek Park and Jumping Junction are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating. Visit our Soldotna travel guide
Is LOVELY SECLUDED STUDIO - Two miles from Soldotna! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at LOVELY SECLUDED STUDIO - Two miles from Soldotna! ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at LOVELY SECLUDED STUDIO - Two miles from Soldotna! ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at LOVELY SECLUDED STUDIO - Two miles from Soldotna! ?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is LOVELY SECLUDED STUDIO - Two miles from Soldotna! located?
Situated in Soldotna, this apartment building is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Birch Ridge Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Soldotna Creek Park and Phormation Chiropractic & Day Spa. Kenai River and Central Peninsula Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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LOVELY SECLUDED STUDIO - Two miles from Soldotna! Reviews
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Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Best and affordable stay i ever had, owner was very nice to us.place is spacious even though its a studio and its surrounded by nature! Beautiful li would love to come back again
I was in town for work and this place was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet after my shift. Even working nights and sleeping during the day, i was not bothered at all. Place has everything you need except groceries. The host is super friendly and takes very good care of you.
5 stars... more like 10 stars. Hands down its become our favorite place to stay!!! The owners are super nice and overly accommodating... we cant begin to say how grateful we were to be able to stay there! Thank you AGAIN!!!
Very good location: quiet and out of the way yet minutes from town. Host is extremely easy to communicate with. Check in and out process was very smooth. Accommodations are great with a very nice kitchenand comfy beds. Would definitely stay here again!
Excellent place to stay, a great home away from home. Quiet and peaceful. Full kitchen allowed us to cook many of our meals. Host was so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay again!
Ron J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
virginia j.
3 Feb 2019
Perfect place to stay.
It was spotless and a quiet place to sleep. Just a perfect amount of distance out of town. We won’t be staying at the aspen again for swim meets 😉. Thank you!
virginia j.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tim T.
19 Jul 2015
Comfortable and spacious
Jackie and Jason were great hosts and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The studio was very comfortable and spacious for our family of four. So quiet and cozy it, providied us with our best rest during our trip to Alaska. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Alaska.
Tim T.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marc F.
4 Aug 2018
Great hosts wonderful property.
Jackie, Jason, and Anderson
Are top notch hosts how can offer a wealth of knowledge to your stay. They all went above and beyond for our party and really made our stay memerable. Great location and amenities. Can't go wrong staying here. Plus Anderson is the man when it comes to fish processing and freezing. 5 stars all the way
Marc F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Russ N.
15 Sept 2015
Wonderful Place to Stay
The studio was easy to find and located in a secluded area just outside of Soldotna. We were close enough to town for supplies but was also able to enjoy the quietness of the woods. The studio was new, clean, comfortable and well appointed. Jackie was gracious and generous. We hope to stay here again and recommend it to others.
Jackie and Jayson went above and beyond to make sure our stay was a wonderful experience. We were contacted prior to our arrival to see if there was anything we needed in particular that they could provide for us, which was extremely thoughtful. The property was very clean and well laid out and it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Jackie and Jayson made the stay so nice with their hospitality and were very welcoming. We highly recommend this place and plan to stay here again next time we are in the area. Thank you again Jackie and Jayson!
This property is an efficiency apartment on the ground floor of a lovely home. The owners are right upstairs and completely available to answer questions and assist with problems. In addition to the apartment, there are 29 acres of property, and I loved wandering around in the quiet and beauty. I would go there again anytime. Love. Love. Love!!
Debra L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alycia T.
1 Sept 2016
Cozy and welcoming rental
I drove down from Eagle River with my two kids for a football game and was so happy to find this place. It is conveniently located near town but is in an area that is quiet and secluded. While we were not there for fishing, there were things on site to accommodate that need. I really enjoyed all the personal touches in the studio and the owner was so helpful with directions around town and was very accommodating with our need for a later check out. I have already recommended this place to friends who often go to this area for fishing. If we ever have a need to stay the night in Soldotna again, this will be the first place I check!
We are very new to VRBO, but I made a fantastic choice when I chose Jackie's lovely studio. She sent me directions and we ended up texting and finding out about each other. I felt like she was a friend from the beginning and she went above and beyond to make our stay as wonderful as possible. She got us flowers because we were celebrating our anniversary as well as a bottle of wine and local treats. I am obsessed with moose and she made sure that I tried all the places possible to see them and boy did we. The best one was close to where she lived. We got some of the most fantastic photos of this huge Mama moose that we later found out had a baby. Everything in our room was so very comfortable. We had access to a grill to cook some fantastic fish that Jackie shared with us. I highly recommend anyone staying at any property that Jackie hosts. Jackie and her husband went above and beyond for us and we are very grateful because this was a very special trip for us.
Lisa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andy H.
22 Jul 2018
Jackie and Jason were wonderful hosts. We felt more like houseguests than tenants! Wonderful place!
The kitchen had everything we needed. We used the stove, oven, grill, washer and dryer. Jackie even had laundry soap and dryer sheets. They gave us advise on fishing locations, restaurants and even numbers to call to get fish counts. We caught fish and her son packaged it for us for a nominal fee. His name was Anderson and he did a better job packaging it than professionals. The property is a bit off the beaten track and was quiet as a result. It is just a few minutes from Town. I would highly recommend staying in the apartment. Thanks Jackie. I hope we get a chance to stay again!