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.

First I would like to say please look at the most recent reviews and not ones from years ago…read more Gloria and Justin are the new owners and are doing an amazing job. The whole staff is wondeful and can we single just one out. No we can not they all provided wonderful service and it is like spending time with family that you truly like. Accomidations were wonderful, food was amazing (thank you Brian and Gina(hope I got you name right). They have their children also helping and they are amazing...and the fresh cookie of the day was a big hit. Our fishing trips were great and our guides did a great job. We came home with more salmon, halibut and cod then our freezer could hold. Were we sad to leave, yes we were, would we do it again, in a heartbeat. Already planning our next visit back.

We had a great father son trip with Salmon Catcher Lodge. They took great care of us, arranged 3…read moreamazing fishing and bear viewing excursions for us. They made sure we had what we needed each day and fed us well every morning and evening (and packed us lunch each day). The learned our preferences and accommodated us for meals. They were very friendly, personable, genuinely cared that we enjoyed the experience. Our accommodations were fantastic with Alaska motif and the lodge was a whole was class. We enjoyed the hot tub, sauna and massage chairs. Would love to come back again. If you're looking for an Alaska fishing lodge vacation, this is an excellent choice.

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.

I've all of the reviews written about Tower Rock Lodge prior to mine here and highly encourage…read moreanyone reading this to do the same. You don't need, however, to get past even one to grasp just how special Tower Rock Lodge is. I find it difficult to contribute anything new to the accolades they've already received, and though tempted to do so, will not plagiarize the eloquently written words of those who precede me. All people/things have faults, and many people would lump service industry businesses in with businesses that tend to have more than their fair share. When it comes to Tower Rock Lodge, however, as hard as I've tried throughout my experience with them to find even one, I've not been successful...but will update this review if/when I am. Don't hold your breath. I'm a firm believer in the notion that "if something seems too good to be true, it probably is", and I'll avoid it like the plague. Tower Rock Lodge is one of the rare exceptions to this notion. It is truly good. So, not to waste any more of your valuable time, I'll cease to ramble and let you get on with booking them for your next Alaskan fishing adventure. You will be, as the rest of us here are, elated you did. Any best wishes I could extend pertaining to your real adventure, will be realized when you book with Tower Rock Lodge. Simply put, they are the best!

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.

Where to start... First off, I booked this trip as a Christmas present to my seventy year old…read moreFather who had always talked about wanting to fish in Alaska. I knew he would never do it for himself and if we didn't do it soon, we may never actually get to it. There are a lot of choices out there. After narrowing it down to three, I called and left voicemail's asking for more info. Not only was Jimmie Jack's the first to call back, but they actually sounded like they cared. I talked to Kevin and asked about every cliched question I could think of. He took the time to walk me through everything and made sure I knew this was the right fit. The next day I booked the "Signature Seven" package and the excitement started to grow. Without getting in to a ridiculous amount of detail, I just want to put in emphasis on how great this place is. Everything was taken care of for us. We were booked on all the right types of trips. Directions to boats were given. The staff [EVERYONE!] was incredible and friendly in the most genuine of ways. From Captain Charlie and Cooper, making sure we got to the right spots to get my Dad a 60# Halibut, Captain Dan taking the time to teach me proper technique to catch more fish than anyone else on the boat out in Homer, Jo and Scott taking the time to work through rain and cold to try and get us our King Salmon limits, and last, but not least, Tony literally getting hooked in the face by some random dude in our group, but keeping a positive attitude and teaching us all how to slay the Sockeye. They were all total badasses! They worked hard to make sure we had the best time out on the water we could have and on a trip like this, with the smiles and memories we got to carry home with us, let alone like 300# of fish, they deserve more praise than I could ever give them. Finally, deserving her own special paragraph, there was Phyllis. The "Lodge Mama," keeping us well fed and caffeinated every morning, Phyllis was the kind of person that immediately makes an impact on you and is someone you know you are going to miss before you even leave. She'd greet you with a smile and a hug in the morning and she went above and beyond what her position called for to make sure you knew you were making a genuine connection with someone that really cared about your well-being and wanted to know the real you. She described our encounters as divine intervention, and while some may scoff at such a fleeting moment, I truly feel blessed to have had her in my life for the 7 days. Crazy as it may be to believe, even after only a week, it was hard to say goodbye. She made this trip more special by just being herself and if you are lucky enough to ever meet her, cherish that moment. It will not be one you soon forget or ever take for granted. Are there cheaper trips out there? Of course there are. Could you arrange all the trips we went out on, on your own? Undoubtedly. Could you find your own lodging? Definitely. Should you though? No way. If you are going up North for your first time and you want all the little things worked out for you in the most streamlined and convenient way possible, this is the place to be. Plus, you get to meet the best people throughout the process! You can't put a price-tag on that. Do yourself a favor and call Jimmie Jack's today. I promise you that you not regret it.

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--

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.