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Kenai River Drifters Lodge – reviews, photos

Mile 48.3 Sterling Highway, PO Box 746, Cooper Landing, AK 99572
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Kenai River Drifters Lodge
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Kenai River Drifters Lodge
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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Sitka, Alaska
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“realy good, did what it said on tin.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011

The accomodation was good, probally the best fishing lodge i have stayed in. Bob the owner and his staff are very friendy and helpful trying to cater for your needs. Like the rest of Alaska, this wasn't the cheapest place to stay but the effort made by the staff to go the extra mile made up for it. Mattie, oneof the fishing guides, was brilliant he worked the drift boat with and against the current to make sure we had a chance to catch a King salmon. Thanks to you Bob, Mattie and all the staff.

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Buffalo, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Alaska Fishing Paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011

I have been fortunate enough to travel to all ends of the globe fly fishing with my father for about the last 20 years and have never experienced such perfection as Drifters. From the cabins, the fishing, the owners on site ensuring your satisfaction, the guides, the views from the property, the waterfront sauna....... this place is heaven on earth. Top shelf operation that we will be returning too yearly, anyone looking for TROPHY rainbow trout book a trip to Drifters and you will not be sorry, worth every penny!

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Anchorage, Alaska
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“a memorial day weekend with a lot of memories”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2011
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i found out about drifters last year when i worked at another lodge in the same area last year, and decided to stay there this year when my fiancee and i had a little getaway. let me first say that if you go through cooper landing, a lot of the other places look a little run down, not drifters though! we were met by steph and the owner in the office, and were taken down to see our cabin. it was just what we were looking for, quiet, clean, and very comfortable. once we got checked in, we booked a king salmon trip, which was the reason we had come down to the kenai for the weekend. we were told when would be the best time to go, and decided that we would take the suggestion. meanwhile, we relaxed by the campfire, had a few drinks, and met some nice people, most of all was the staff, they were down by the fire, and what a genuinely nice group of people, all funny, kind, and just a joy to be around. we found out that we could go to seward and snag sockeyes from some other guests, and off we went the next day. on the day of our drift boat trip we were going to be with one of their guides matty, what an awesome day, i hooked up a few times, as did my fiancee, kings can be a bit tricky to catch, but matty did everything he could to make sure we had every opportunity to catch fish, he backrowed, put us in all the good holes, just an awesome guide. overall i would say it was the best weekend i could have asked for, we are going to stay there every chance we get this summer. thank you everybody at drifters for making it a wonderful weekend!

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Buena Park, California
1 review
“unique view and excellent service for a great value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2011

the rpricefor the cabin was reasonable the owner showed us the cabin himself and gave us a great price for the beggining of the season the cabin was really clean and the beds comfortabls. will definetly go back

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great place to stay, exactly as advertized”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2010

They had a nice firepit down by the river, and lots of fishing options. There was no noticeable hiking options from there. The free breakfast was great.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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