Crooked Creek Retreat  

A visit to Crooked Creek Retreat will give you the best the Kenai Peninsula has to offer. We offer a 8000 sq foot handcrafted log lodge with soaring ceilings in all rooms. The wood stove brings glowing warmth to chilly evenings or mornings. Your comfort is our goal. You will love our beds, not want to leave our home cooking, and relish the quiet times on the decks listening to the creek and watching the wildlife.
Or never forget getting your picture taken on the front porch with that giant King Salmon. There is a fire pit stocked with wood to sit around and recount the day. We have grills for your use to grill up that salmon or throw a steak on. Our lodge has expansive common areas with a library for quiet reading, a game room with cards, board games, puzzles, a complimentary 24/7 snack cart and refrigerator for your use, great room with sat. TV to watch your favorite team, or fall asleep on one of our comfortable couches.
We have seven rooms, all with full private baths, fluffy towels and never ending hot water. In each guest room you will find spa robes, luxury bed linens and amenities to make your stay comfortable. The studio guest room has a complete kitchen and sleeping area with exterior access. This room can be combined with an adjacent guest room that also has exterior access. Two rooms have large 8x18 foot balconies. The Retreat can accommodate groups, single travelers, and couples. Call us for rate quotes for groups, winter holiday packages (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Hanukkah, romantic Valentines Day get away, anniversary or birthday trips, fishing packages, or other occasions.

Amenities: Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher , Microwave, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Washer, Dryer , TV, Satellite TV, Stereo, DVD Player, Telephone , Wireless Internet, Private deck(s), Shared deck(s), Shared hot tub(s), View of river, and more...

Cancellation Policy: two weeks notice.

We have pets. Please ask about children.

Breakfast: Sit down in the dining room or on the deck to a steaming cup of freshly ground hot coffee or English Breakfast tea and enjoy your chilled juice with fresh fruit (secret recipe). Then help yourself from the basket of home made sweet cream muffins and brea

Driving Directions: Take the Sterling Highway South out of Soldotna. We are approximately 15 miles South. We are approximately 1.7 miles south of the bridge over the Kasilof River. We are at Mile Post 111.2. After you pass the big red T (you cannot miss it), we will be the third road/driveway/turn on the left. Look for our sign in the driveway.

Local Area Attractions: Sight seeing, breath taking mountains, volcanoes, old log houses, Old Russian settlements and churches, spectacular views, fields of wild flowers, rivers, lakes and light houses. Take a ride to the inlet with beach combing, fishing and clam digging. Canoes, kayaks and rafting are all available. Rent a four wheeler or snow machine and ride one of the many trials. Nature hikes, parks, wild life, horseback riding, roller skating, farmer’s markets, cultural centers, museums. Fly out bear viewing and fishing. Don’t miss the Kenai Fjords tour where you will see glaciers, whales, Puffins, sea lions, seals, and other abundant wildlife. Guided fishing on the local rivers, salt water halibut or halibut salmon combo trips. Drift boat or bank fish the Kasilof, 2 min from out lodge. Fish the world famous Kenai River, 15 min from our lodge. Ice fishing in the winter, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, sled dog races, and ice skating.

Onsite Activities: Fishing Crooked Creek beginning August 1st, wading, floating the creek. Fire Pit, smores kits available. Outdoor Hot Tub. Out door grills and tables for your use. Exploring the area for wild flowers, plants, berries, sitting on the deck and watching the eagles, ducks, loons and other birds. Keeping an eye out for "old square nose" the local brown bear. Look for the mother moose and her twin calfs. Playing cards and games in the game room. Read in the library with excellant selection of books. Winter holiday packages include gingerbread houses, cookie baking, and other seasonal activities. We can arrange dog sled rides, snow machines, four wheelers, and other activities you might want. Watch your favorite sports team, or just close your eyes for a little while on one of our comfortable couches. If you like you can feed the chickens or gather the eggs.

Seasonal Info: We are open all year. We can offer both activities every season.