stayed at The Cannery Lodge as part of the Cool Nerds Fishing Trip, and we couldn't have asked for…read morea better experience. The rooms were spotless and beautifully decorated with a relaxing green theme that gave off a warm, rustic vibe. The food was absolutely fantastic -- every meal was fresh, hearty, and full of flavor. After long days on the water, it hit the spot every time. What really made the lodge special were the fire pits scattered around the property. There was always a cozy spot to hang out, swap stories, and unwind. And with enough wood to burn for weeks, the fire never stopped! The Cannery Lodge made our trip unforgettable, and we'll definitely be back next year. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and comfortable Alaskan getaway.

I recently had my wedding here in July , we fit just under 150 people in the upper room. It turned…read moreout beautiful beyond expectations. If you are considering booking your wedding here you should expect too pay a couple hundred more than they tell you initially , also there is a ton of random furniture that they are not willing to move , our solution was to rent a movie theater curtain and hang it with scaffolding cutting off about 10 ft of the room, and than moved all the furniture behind it. We than put the head table and front and it ended up looking better than if we had not. Overall I would give 2 stars , for lack of communication on their part, because we were told many different on many things by different employees on what time we could get there to set up , if we could move the furniture out , and the random sum of charges that weren't mentioned until after our event The furniture problem cause a big set back the morning of our wedding so I hope our solution helps you (: I would however give 5 stars for beauty in the end , because with enough work , communication and decorating it can be a very lovely venue

I attended a wedding and reception at Diamond M Ranch recently. It was held in the barn, and we did…read morenot see the lodging so I can't comment on that, and I don't know what Diamond M did besides provide the space, because tables, chairs, flowers, food, and port-a-potties were brought from other places. That being said, it seemed odd that food can be served in a place where there was no running water and within 10 yards of a pig pen and Port-a-potties. Cow patties surrounded the pig pen. The barn had a large curtain around the room which hid real barn stuff like tools and oil cans.

This place was like a 5 star hotel of campgrounds. Super clean facilities, plenty of fun things to…read moredo on the property and super friendly staff. We will be visiting again and will definitely be recommending to all our friends.

This was our first trip to the lodge it was amazing. We were the last booking for the year and they…read moretreated us like family. We had a great time the food and accommodations were amazing. A very friendly group work there we can't wait to come back soon. Gloria and Justin the new owners were awesome we had a great time. They even invited us to the end of the year party our last day but we had a flight to catch

We just came back from an amazing fishing week at the Salmon Lodge and we are already planning our…read morenext stay with the hope to make it a family reunion destination. Can't say enough good about this lodge, stunning cabins and top service and on top of this they paired us with some of the best fishing guides we ever had. Can't wait to go back!! Thanks

Loved this lodge. Awesome location and reasonably priced. Will be back for the fourth time and…read morelooking forward to making more great memories. Owner Mark was a pleasure to deal with. Showed my party of 17 the Alaskan hospitality and accommodations. This lodge is a hidden GEM!! Thanks for everything Mark and Orca Lodge employees! Hung

We loved our stay at Orca Lodge. We stayed in the cabin by the lake and the view was breathtaking…read more We had everything we needed there. The guides and staff were amazing to work with. All of our excursions were amazing. They made our stay absolutely incredible. We can't wait to go back.

Easy to find, fishing on site, comfortable rooms. King room…read morebed on the soft side, but lots of places to hang clothes, plug in and a comfy chair to see the river right outside. Staff super friendly and they even called to let me know I left something. If you want something a bit closer to civilization this might be your spot

In theory, this seems like a nice place to stay. Things you should be aware of if you're from out…read moreof state and visiting in the warmer months: - there is no A/C - it's on a busy street so sleeping with an open window is less than ideal. - we stayed in a suite, only 2 windows had a screen, so opening windows without letting mosquitos in is limited. - it's loud - fans aren't in the rooms, so be sure to ask for them when you're at the front desk, because they won't bring it to you - place is clean, but dated - food options are in walking distance - there is a bar Overall, it's an ok place, but i won't be staying here again after this visit.

Very quaint older motel, has seafood and steakhouse attached to the front which is also accessible…read moreto the left of the front desk. Be prepared to carry up your luggage if upstairs as there are no elevators. Love the different Alaskan animals that adorn the walls both going up the stairs and also in restaurant. Had an ihome alarm radio that you can set your iPhone on to charge. Small fridge they stock with Fiji waters for you. And small coffee cup sized keurig machine, with cups and creamers some sugars etc. also a microwave. Tv on wall , dial phone under it on a desk with office chair. Small round table with two seats and two separate beds same room. Basically 4 minutes away from most things in Kenai and 15 from soldotna!

Clean friendly and comfortable although we didn't sleep very well. People were walking in and out…read morethe building at all hours of the night... 3,4 am and the door slams shut with a bang every time. Apparently it's the kitchen staff from what I understand. We were here two nights and requested to have a quieter room so fortunately for us We were moved to a different building all together the next night. Wish we were told about this option upon check in but after everything was done the second night was in fact a good night sleep

I went to irenes lodge every year for 15 years. Irene and herman were great. there sons were…read moregreat and fun to around. fishing with herman and sons as guides were great. we had fun and a lot of laughs. there hospatilty was the greatest. I miss going there and was saddened to see they closed down. I wish them all the luck in the world and I love them very much. I will always think of them as family. may god keep them and watch over them. I will truly miss all of them.

From the owner: Family owned multi-generational and on-site managed, Irene's Lodge and Alaska Guides are proudly…read moreheld to a high standard for our guests comfort and enjoyment. The family moved to Alaska in 1968. By 1976 two lots were purchased in downtown Kenai and the family took on the construction project to build a big home. When five years later Irene found herself an empty-nester there came the B&B idea, Irene's Lodge was founded and is now celebrating over 30 years in business as the first B&B open on the Kenai Peninsula. With our love of the outdoors came the idea to start Alaska Guides. Fishing for salmon in the Kenai River was what the family had done every summer. Guide fishing along with guests staying at the B&B was a perfect fit. Hundreds of guests have come and stayed at Irene's Lodge many of whom do repeat visits. Irene's Lodge B&B is only open three months of the year. June through August is our visitor season. These three months are the most beautiful time of the year with long day light hours. The B&B location is perfect for setting up as your home base - go fishing or join one of our many day trip adventures. There are so many interesting things to do and see on the Kenai Peninsula that there is sure to be an adventure day for everyone. Contact us for more information and don't miss looking through our great website.

My third trip to Tower Rock Lodge (8/23) was as fantastic as the first two. Joe, Maude, and the…read moreawesome guide staff (Joe, Willie, Ollie & the rest) were very patient, professional and always went the extra mile to make sure we had fun and hooked lots of fish. Gabe, the Executive Chef, made sure our bellies were full of excellent cuisine. Our sockeye, coho, and halibut fillets were eagerly enjoyed by our friends and families back home. The customer service we received was again second to none. I'm anxiously awaiting my next trip back to TRL and cannot recommend them highly enough. You won't be sorry.

Just returned from my 2nd trip to TRL. There are a million different outfitters and guides on the…read moreKenai Peninsula but there's no need to look anyplace other that Tower Rock. This isn't your typical outfitter. Not only do they focus on the fishing, but they make sure EVERYTHING is taken care if for you. No need to haul your gear from home, just show up and you'll use their top-end equipment from Orvis, Simms, etc. Their guides are absolutely top notch. The guys put us on the fish each day, cleaned our catches and took it to the processor for freezing and shipping without a blink. You can tell the owners take care of them; not much turnover and the guides speak highly of the place. The food is outstanding! JR and his team knocked it out of the park with each meal, and there's never a shortage of wines and cigars to go along with the great food. What else can I say.....TRL gives you a perfect combination of great fishing, awesome food, big laughs and amazing value.

Great charter company!! Nice boats! Our guide Chris was great! Helper Elijah was also really…read morehelpful! These guys knew what they were doing and we got all our fish in 3 hours!!! I can't wait to come back next year!!! ---Wear your own waders--

Recently returned from Homer, AK and took a trip with Jimmy Jack Fishing charters. Man what an…read moreamazing experience with Capt Cooper and his Deckhand Chase. Each of these guys were professional, courteous, and friendly--they went above and beyond to ensure we had the "opportunity and position" to catch some giant halibuts. While the waters were choppy and the big ones weren't biting--Cooper repositioned us and boom! We were landing some 30 to 45 lbs fish. Totally worth the trip. Additionally, as a dad, I loved watching my son (Chase) work as a deckhand. At 23, he's spent 6-years in Alaska fishing--his hustle, fishing skills, and interactions with the other four guest provided once in a lifetime "proud dad" moments I'll always remember. Thanks Jimmy Jack for the superb fishing trip and for growing my son into a phenomenal man. And Capt Cooper thank you for being a great example of professionalism to Chase. Huge and Happy Heart from this old man!! Much love-- Chip Chadick

What a great Alaskan business! It's a no frills bit solid…read more And I mean SOLID! Hotel. It seems austere from the outside and that's the motive. Nothing fancy. Only an Alaskan hotel would have an arctic entry to fit a school bus full of kids. Then the elevator. Then the cozy front desk tucked in the back away from the front door. What a great concept born from experience. Though we didn't use it. Kitchenette. Range refridge microwave sink. Plates and silverware. Etc.... Warm room. The bathroom kept up with the motife. Note room. Not less. Enough space for two people and all your elbows without bumping into each other. Older style. But very very clean. Nothing at all was worn or used looking. Quiet quiet quiet hotel. At heat for us. Dogs welcome!! Pool and jacuzzi Ohh!! BONUS Three bears grocery in the same commercial lot with a McD's and shell gas!

The hotel was pretty chill and nothing bad happened, I don't know what's with all the bad reviews…read morebecause this place is great, it had everything just like the good reviews said.