Gwin's Lodge & Roadhouse Est. 1952

Location: 14865 Sterling Hwy, Milepost 52, Cooper Landing, Alaska, 99572, Cooper Landing, US

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Cabin

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Designated smoking area
• Picnic area
• ATM/banking
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Free self parking
• Fishing nearby

Rooms Available

• Fir Log Cabin

  1 Double Bed

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Towels and shower

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Bedsheets provided

• Aspen Log Cabin

  2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

  Overlooking the mountains

  
  

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Towels and shower

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Bedsheets provided

• Cedar Chalet

  1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

  Overlooking the mountains

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Towels and shower

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Bedsheets provided

• Alder Cottage Lower Unit

  2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

  Layout - 3 bedrooms

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Towels and shower/tub combination

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 14 (14 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Bedsheets provided

• Alder Cottage Upper Unit

  1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Queen Sofa Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

  Overlooking the mountains

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Towels and shower

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Bedsheets provided

• Willow Log Cabin

  2 Double Beds

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Towels and shower

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Bedsheets provided

• Birch Cottage

  1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

  Balcony with mountain views

  
  

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Towels and shower

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Bedsheets provided

• Spruce Chalet

  1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

  Overlooking the hill

  
  

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Towels and shower

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Bedsheets provided

• Poplar Chalet

  1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Towels and shower

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

• Stacey (3/5): Smelly cabins and no food for dinner - Ran out of half of the menu at dinner. Didn’t even try for breakfast. Cabins were dirty.
• David (4/5): - Cabin - Extremely small. No wifi, no tv, no dresser or closet. When I closed the door, the door 's window curtain fell because the nail holding one end came out. I do not recommend this accommodation.
• Deborah (6/5): - Cute cabin The mattress was horrible, the coffee Maschine dirty, one chair for two people in the room
• TSAICHU (8/5): -
• Pobst (8/5): -
• Charla (8/5): Loved the surroundings, the one young man we interacted with was great! - Cozy little cabin. Not quite what we expected. 2 bedrooms turned out to be 1 bedroom and a loft. The kitchen was not quite fully stocked. But all in all in was okay Descriptions weren’t quite accurate.
• Mark (6/5): - We liked the surrounding area and we came for the fishing, which was great. Lot's of areas including hike-in and then fish as long as you follow the rules with the wild animals, then you are safe. We had encounters and some folks are laughing at you when they see you wearing the bells. Tell that to the black female bear with cubs... the bells were quite effective. When I was searching for a place, I looked for places with wifi because I have a teenager. The place does not have a wifi and I think that should be removed from the details because it is misleading. Reception around the cabine is not great either so take that into account. Besides that, the place is nice, including the owners.
• Nuanta (7/5): Not meet my value cost that I pay. - Location Small room. Floor not evenly and not good clean. Old furnitures.
• Jacquelyn (10/5): - Plenty of space in the unit we stayed in. The place is older but very clean and comfortable. Extra towels available for our group. Plenty of places for fishing nearby and their freezer space was convenient. Will be back in the future.
• Peter (10/5): - Great place to stay on the upper Kenai. Friendly staff.
• Joanne (3/5): Disappointed - No heat in cabin. No TV. No hot water for shower.
• Tiffanie (10/5): - We stayed here for a fishing trip and it was by far my favorite accommodations of the trip. Laid back atmosphere.
• Garret (8/5): - Basic accommodations that are perfect for a fish camp, rafting etc. we were a party of 3 and its was good. No complaints. Very basic for just what you need. WIFI only in restaurant is a downside. No TV either so you will be roughing it a little. Restaurant, bar and store all good. Stores are limited and pricey from grocery items… stock up in Anchorage for sure because it’s about 50 miles to a real grocery store. Several restaurants in area so you don’t have to cook if you don’t want to. I would stay here again though. However an Airbnb could be had for less and have all the comforts and technology of home.
• Nick (10/5): Gwin’s is awesome - I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Gwin’s Lodge & Roadhouse in Cooper Landing, Alaska! From the moment we arrived, the warm hospitality and rustic charm of this historic lodge made us feel right at home. Nestled at the base of the stunning Kenai Mountains and just steps from the turquoise waters of the Kenai River, the location is unbeatable for anyone looking to immerse themselves in Alaska’s natural beauty. Our cabin was cozy, clean, and well-equipped with a kitchenette, comfortable beds, and a charming patio offering gorgeous views of the surrounding forest and mountains. The attention to detail in the accommodations made our stay both relaxing and memorable. The on-site restaurant was a highlight—those famous ½ lb. cheeseburgers and smoked salmon chowder lived up to the hype, and the carrot cake was the perfect sweet finish! The staff was incredibly friendly, offering great recommendations for local activities like fishing the nearby Russian River. Whether you’re an angler chasing world-class salmon or just seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Chugach National Forest, Gwin’s Lodge is the perfect basecamp. The free WiFi and convenient amenities like the tackle shop and ATM were a bonus, making our stay hassle-free. We can’t wait to return to this gem on the Kenai Peninsula for another unforgettable Alaskan adventure! Highly recommend. Nick
• Rance (8/5): - The fishing guide Chris was outstanding made our stay at Gwins great,
• gayleaspden (10/5): Excellent log cabin accom. Stunning spot. Ignore those saying food slow or too busy or unclean rooms. No Hilton’s here - People should be thrilled to stay here. It’s not supposed to be a 5 star Hilton. It’s a remote stunning spot hugely suitable for all those practical people that love adventure. Any comments saying it has old features, yes it’s on a historical site. What do u expect. That’s what gives it its charm. I’m from NZ and love being here.
• Mitesh (10/5): -
• Michael (5/5): Paid a lot for a good location but disappointed by the age and maintenance of the unit - Great location, convenient to have store and restaurant on property Old building, old appliances, cramped loft, uncomfortable old couches, kind of dirty
• Tiffany (9/5): Fun and friendly - People were friendly and helpful cabins are cute and comfy. 🙂👍 To many cabinets remove and make more space.
• jaypH7254WQ (10/5): Great spot to stay, eat & fish! - Family friendly spot to stay, eat and play! Take a trout or salmon charter while you’re here but make sure to ask for Chris as your guide! He made the entire trip fun and enjoyable. The salmon weren’t running a bunch, but he made sure that we found some.
• David (10/5): - Would stay at again.
• Mary-jo (8/5): Very good -
• Artur (10/5): - Great place
• Anthony (2/5): - Run down poor condition cabins
• Robert (8/5): Enjoyed our stay. Glad we got there before the seasonal rush. - Had great food in restaurant. Alana, at the bar was a doll.
• SixMileMermaid (10/5): Always stop here - This is where I go every. single. chance I get. If I’m driving down the Kenai, you can bet I’ll be at Gwin’s! What’s not to love about huge food portions paired with a pickle shot?! The folks there are down to earth, and the atmosphere is casual. Just my style!
• Daniel (8/5): - Cute place seemed over priced.
• Aaron (10/5): Exceptional - Great all in one spot for fishermen
• Linda (8/5): - Cabins were dated but clean . Restaurant was very good
• Piper417 (6/5): Lunch - We stopped here for lunch and it was very crowded, service was good as was the food and was served hot, loved the decor inside and seemed to have plenty of parking, also had a nice outdoor patio for eating. A little pricey but everything is in Alaska.
• Guillermo (9/5): Superb -
• Sedona04 (2/5): HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED - We stayed in a two-bed room. The room was old, hadn't been maintained for years. There was nothing to hang clothes on. It looked dirty and had a strong smell of sewage. The bathroom was not very clean and only had a bar of soap. I think there are better lodges in the area for what you pay for this one.
• Jean (9/5): Superb -
• Aletha (10/5): - Quiet & beautiful location. Individual log cabin with modern electric, walk-in shower, & kitchenette. Convenient on site cafe, a bait shop & a gift store. All the food was great, but the Chicken fried steak & the biscuits w/sausage gravy were fantastic. Will here stay again!
• Kathleen (7/5): Good - The beds were clean and comfortable. The staff helped us get the grill started
• itsramesh (6/5): Average stay - Not recommended - This review is for the cabins. After paying $350/night for a 2BR chalet .. we expected an accomodation that checked all boxes (Alaska's high prices notwithstanding). Sadly it was a terrible stay .. the cabin was cramped for our family of 4. The 2nd bedroom turned out to be a 4ft high attic space above the main level. There was barely any space inside to stand/keep our luggage, almost felt like an RV. The cabin seemed to have been cleaned but there was dust and cobwebs (which we complained about, but no action was taken). The outside premises was dusty too and the dirt tracked inside easily. The cabin had all pots and pans for cooking and the bathroom was decent... but again no exhaust fans were working. This was by far the worst stay in our 10-day alaska trip.
• Lana (4/5): Fishing cabin only - This cabin should only be used by fishermen who are only looking for a hot shower and clean bed. I will say there was plenty of hot water and lots of pressure. The cabins were clean but not upkept. The interior had sagging floors, the bathroom window would not stay closed and has not been remodeled/updated maybe ever. No wifi, no tv, no hairdryer. The smell was terrible when we first got there so I left the door open until we went to bed. Two of the four nights it smelled like raw sewage. Just not a place where people on vacation should stop but fishermen would probably be ok.
• Mitchell (6/5): - Little on the dirty side and needs repairs
• Artur (10/5): - We had a great time and hope to get back soon to create more memories!
• Tod (10/5): - Friendly staff and very helpful
• LSUTraveller (8/5): Good place for a roadside meal - Stopped here (at the Roadhouse) for breakfast on the way from Anchorage to Homer. Nice spot for a meal and coffee. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was quite good, and very filling. Plenty of good breakfast options. Liked the seating arrangement.
• Tammy (6/5): - Room had lots of spiders. It is a rustic fisherman’s cabin
• Bart (7/5): A good value, I guess. - I did not expect a lot of comfort, but the amenities are spartan. It is TRULY a fishing / hunting camp with nice folks running the place.
• Steven E (6/5): - We liked the location In Cooper Landing. Property is OK and people are great. Pretty average for Alaska.
• Michelle (6/5): - Gwinn's is great fun and the chowder in the roadhouse is amazing! If you are looking for luxury, Gwinn's isn't the place for you, but if you're looking for functional, clean accommodation with rustic charm, you'll love it.
• NicolaS766 (10/5): An Alaskan tradition - We had a great stop at the roadhouse on our way back from Seward. The service was fast and friendly. The halibut tacos, salmon chowder and salmon sandwich were amazing! They even had gluten free options for the sandwiches. It’s everything this Alaskan tradition promised.
• Manuel (10/5): Exceptional -
• Verified traveler (2/5): Cold Winter Stay - This may be a nice place to stay in the summer but not in the winter. The furnace never heated the room up. When I arrived I walked up ice covered stairs and walked into a 60 degree room. When I reached out they did send someone over however, I was told the furnace is working it's just old and will take time. The space heated in the room was too small to do much. When I got up at 5 the room was 67 however, the bathroom was freezing so I had to move the space heater in there. The water was warm at best. The listing on Hotel.com says there is a restaurant and bar/lounge that is only during the summer and not open this time of year. There are also no lights outside so walking down the stairs and in the parking area is a bit of a challenge in the dark.
• Joseph (4/5): Disappointing -
• SouthernTraveler5 (10/5): Authentic Alaskan Experience ! - My husband and I stopped at Gwin’s Roadhouse For lunch traveling from Seward to Homer. Best Halibut and Chips I have ever eaten. Ted was our server. He was very efficient t and personable. Recommended some places to visit that were really great. Such a true Alaskan experience. Hope we can stop by on our way back to Seward!
• jeffmQ9467HL (10/5): Low expectations, excellent surprise - I had little expectations of this restaurant and just needed a place to eat. Their smoked salmon dip was light and fresh, and the haddock fish and chips crushed any I’ve had on the British isles. Would definitely recommend it for family or solo
• Greta (10/5): Can’t wait to go back! - The Location cannot be beat! The charm of a old school fishing camp is alive and well there Which I see as a major positive. The food at the Restaurant/pub is great and the people that work there are awesome!!! I cannot wait to go back there again!. Also, did I mention that they can fillet and freeze your fish there on site and get them packed for The plane ride home? If you are looking for resort type Accommodations you are not going to find it in these quirky cabins set up to a house as many fishermen as you can get into them. After all, that is the point.
• Victor (10/5): Exceptional -
• David (4/5): Disappointing - Nothing No space No equipment Too expensive
• Little_Feather3020 (4/5): Lodge is Step Above Camping - This review is for the lodge. Warning... if you are one bit bougie, staying at Gwin's Lodge is not for you. After easy check-in, we went to our cabin and was greeted with dirty spatula on the porch. Not a good sign, but we remained hopeful. However, as we entered the cute little cabin, we saw dead bugs on the window sill, the shower curtain was wet from the previous occupants, and the couch was stained & dirty. As two women travelling, what concerned us most was the various 'characters' walking throughout the property, who we think were either fishermen or workers from the local outfitters. Not the wholesome environment we thought Gwin's Lodge would offer. For pros, the bed was comfy and the front desk was friendly. I can see how the lodge would be good enough for some guests. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them. I got through the night pretending I was camping and left early the next morning. Other than above, the roadhouse restaurant is well worth the food stop and the gift/gear shop is stocked with all you'll need for your stay in Cooper Landing.
• Scott (5/5): Good location and food, poor rooms. - Location, store and restaurant. Old, tired, rough rooms that need improvement.
• Evergreens85 (10/5): Gwin’s Lodge is Awesome!! - Always make it a point to stop at Gwin’s to eat when I’m fishing the Confluence for the early Sockeye run. Great history and ambience, food is delicious, and waitstaff is phenomenal! Julia is always smiling and an excellent server. My “must stop” place every year I’m in Cooper Landing!!
• Marsha (8/5): Cooper Landing - Nice cabin
• captnbobClayton (10/5): Deja Vu - Another Great Stay @ Gwin’s Roadhouse. The accommodations were perfect for my fishing partner & myself. Very comfy Bed! This destination is all inclusive: lodging, restaurant & bar. I always like to stay where you don’t have to drive to eat or drink. The owner, staff & crew were very helpful w/ our needs. Be it river rafting, hiking, or fishing. They can also provide full service fish guiding for salmon or trout. Always Satisfied with No Disappointment. Thank you B. Stabler aka; Gottacatchemallbob
• Pieter (8/5): Very good -
• Janet (7/5): If you are fishing and young great place to stay.place - That there was a restaurant on the property. We were only staying the night so it worked for us. Great location for any one fishing. Wouldn’t recommend for a family. We booked a chalet for two couples not realizing the loft was the second place to sleep. If you are over 65 I do not recommend this as walking down the steps from the loft are very scary and you could barely kneel up there. So the other couple pulled out the twin sleepers and slept there.
• Anastasia (5/5): Passable - Nice staff, convenient location. Quite a run down cabin facing the drive way hence cars constantly driving by. Not for light sleepers.
• Robert (10/5): - Great Lodge for the money and being able to explore the Kenai Peninsula.
• Shawn (9/5): Superb - Great Alaskan experience! Loved the location and comfortable atmosphere
• Richard (8/5): - All was good.
• Sam (10/5): Great time - Clean quite Rain
• Anne-Marie (8/5): - Ultimately, I really liked Gwin’s. It was cozy and charmingly rustic. Easy to find and close to everything we wanted to do in Cooper Landing. But there was no housekeeping. Didn’t care about an unmade bed, but no fresh towels, or replacing other amenities.
• Michael (10/5): Exceptional - Cabin was as expected. Small, cute, and authentic 1950's cabin. Location was central to the area.
• captnbobClayton (10/5): Convenience & Hospitality - I have been staying & enjoying Gwin's Lodge for many years. My stays have been solely for fishing on the Kenai. My last stay was in September 2022 where I stayed in the Pine Cabin. Very nice w/ a Queen Bed & Bath. I Love the convenience of the Roadhouse being on premises. You don't have to drive anywhere. You can grab a bite of their delicious food and a cold beverage. Their location in Cooper Landing is close to the Russian River Confluence. Gwin's owner Keith & staff are very accommodating w/ their knowledge of the area. They can set you up with all your fishing needs; guides & equipment. (Being trout/salmon or halibut. Places to hike & rafting. Awesome trip to be repeated in 2023! Thank you for the Great Stay! Gottacatchemallbob
• Greta (3/5): A bit expensive for what we got. - Good pour at the bar. Room was clean. Staff helpful and friendly. Room was very cold and no real second bedroom only a loft. Water went from hot to cold and was not consistently staying hot so no showering for us.
• Steve (5/5): the cabin was nice but i had a sore back for days - the mattress was shot, extremely soft,
• Marcia (7/5): Picture postcard 1950s rustic summer fishing camp with cabins - This is a fishing camp. Think of summer camp with cabins and a central dining hall, which sometimes has live music. No meals were included in our stay, so I can't comment on them. We were only there one night and it was a bit of a slog to get kids and luggage to the cabin. If we had been planning to stay there and fish or enjoy the local scenery and activities, it would have been a much better idea. Cabins are rustic but have modern bathrooms and basic kitchen. As above, we were only there for one night. The check-in process didn't seem particularly friendly. It's a bit rough to get suitcases or other luggage to the cabins, since there are no pathways. We had expected to get breakfast or a meal voucher, but guess we didn't get the correct information at booking.
• George (10/5): Exceptional -
• Koen (5/5): Passable -
• Alfred (10/5): We had a great time, the Cabin was fantastic and roomy! Wish we could have stayed longer! - This was a true camping cabin. The size was great and roomy with space for everyone to stretch out and a covered wrap around porch to sit and relax with a view of the river and cabin facilities. The general store had everything we needed and there was a fly fishing shop next door. The river was right across the street. It was a nice and relaxing place. We had a dinner and breakfast at Gwin's Restaurant and both meals and service were great! The cabin was great but the kitchen was outdated and minimally appointed. It was not a problem at all for our overnight stay.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - It was a cute little cottage, very clean and comfortable, we would stay there again!!
• Dale (6/5): Very small cabin with no TV or wi-fi. - Comfy bed, refrigerator was nice. Very rustic cabin. There were cobwebs everywhere you looked up. There were limited outlets in the cabin, couldn't even find a place to plug in coffee maker.
• veryuniquetraveler (10/5): Great stop - Stopped here for lunch on the way from Seward to Homer as the restaurant we had planned to eat at in Seward had a massive line up and it was pouring the rain so we couldn't have a picnic. Checked the reviews and saw this was the #1 place to eat in Cooper Landing. The place is small and we ended up eating at the bar which was also quite small, but had a certain charm. One the specials that day was Halibut tacos. Sounded great to me. At first, I was surprised that the halibut was battered and fried, not grilled, as most fish tacos are. However, it was extremely delicious, and I highly recommend it. The halibut was moist and flavorful and the slaw on the tacos was delicious. All the staff were very friendly. Well worth stopping here. It was quite busy though. We arrived a little after noon and by the time we left all the tables and bar were full and some people were sitting outside in the covered seating area.
• Diane (8/5): Very good -
• Carleen (2/5): Very poor -
• VAFamilyof5 (8/5): Alaskan roadhouse/fish lodge - We stopped here by chance passing through Cooper, and we had a good meal in a true Alaska roadhouse. Burgers, halibut tacos and salmon chowder were all very good. Beer was cold. Prices are typical of the area. Portions were good. Friendly waitstaff.
• Bruce (5/5): Pleasurable but wasn't correctly priced - Food was great at the lodge. Accommodations were reasonable but are old and refurbished showing some wear, Sink was chipped, fool tile has a huge wrinkle across the floor, refrigerator handle was partially broken. Everything we needed was available to us, including towels and bedding for three. Price was about 30% too high for an accommodation for 3 and I asked clerk for a partial credit to that extent but was declined. The cabin was showing some wear, see pics,Sink was chipped, floor tile has a huge wrinkle across the floor, refrigerator handle was partially broken. Everything we needed was available to us and appliances all worked just fine, including towels. Pictures include a sliding bedroom door that kept derailing in the wall.
• Jennifer (1/5): Would never recommend staying here - Horrible accommodations Dirty rooms and shower did not work
• Amina (5/5): Not clean, not worth it. - The restaurant had huge portions and the staff was nice in the restaurant. It was cute to stay in a place that was like a tiny house. I had never slept in a loft bed, it made me realize how difficult it would be to get dressed up there. I wish we stayed at the place that looked ugly in the photos. This place appeared together in the photos but there must be cleaning staff issues. I always want to take off my shoes inside but it was disgusting when you did. The staff was not accommodating after letting them know, I guess all the rooms were like this. The loft ladder was a little dangerous, and not recommended for older or larger folks. Definitely not worth the $350 paid.
• John (8/5): - Nice place convenient to all the activities and there is a package store and little restaurant on premises.
• John (10/5): - It was as expected, not luxurious but rustic and comfortable. The people were friendly and the food very good.
• Randy (4/5): - Bed was too soft and the floor was completely slanted. Bath door wouldn’t close all the way, this is a fishing/hunting type cabin property and looks it. Not for families.
• geminisu (2/5): Do not recommend - The cabin was filthy. Stains and food in the sink, bathroom not clean. The front desk person was rude but the wait staff in the restaurant were very nice. I would not recommend this place particularly for the price.
• bjmhj (4/5): Not worth the money - The cabin was cute in appearance but it was filthy. For some reason they have teenage boys cleaning the cabins. Anyone who has teenagers know that boys do not know how to clean (at least most of them). For as much as you have to pay per night i expect a clean place at least. There was cobwebs in both rooms, mold in the bathroom and the floor looks like it hadn't been swept in months. There was left over coffee in the coffee pot, a small fridge but it was not plugged up, you had to unplug the lamp in order to plug it up. For some reason there was dish soap but no dishes. The cabins are only like 5 feet apart and closer to the road than I thought it would be. There was a bar/restaurant on the premises but the food was just OK.
• David (10/5): - nifty rustic cabins in awesome setting with delicious breakfast outdoors
• martinmM6824DG (8/5): Nice funky place - Clean comfortable room friendly service good food. What more could you ask for? We just stayed here one night, and we were actually on our way to a wedding in Homer. We took a taxi here from Seward and someone came to pick us up. It was everything that we wanted and more. We took a hike up to the Russian River Falls, Which were not that impressive. It was a beautiful trail, and easy hike. We saw grannies and little kids on the trail. The lower Russian River was cool. We saw lots of fisherfolk.
• paullF9353AE (10/5): True Alaskan Roadhouse - Crazy good hamburger, ..thank you Asher for the great service, ...ambiance for days, originally built in 1952, Gwin's still retains that feeling of a true roadhouse .. definitely worth the stop, only about an hour from Seward .. you won't be disappointed
• phillip o (10/5): - Loved it, the cabins made it really feel rustic and apart of the town, like a local, not just someone visiting.
• Holly (8/5): - It was a perfect, middle of Coopers Landing place to stay for fishing. Unfortunately, the night before we were to fish at 5:00 am our charter canceled on us. The fishing was a highlight and we were unable to book another guide. Gwins had nothing to do with that but it made our stay a bit disappointing for us. Gwins Roadhouse and cafe was great
• Katie Elizabeth (2/5): - We didnt like anything about this rental. The tv was broken and definitely not from this century, nothing to watch at all. Very deceiving from photos and descriptions according to Expedia.
• martinaxe (10/5): Best Halibut fish basket I found during my 12 days in Alaska - We spent 12 days in Alaska, and my plan was to be carted onto the plane ride home in some sort of "fish coma." With the exception of one night when my family wanted to eat something that wasn't fish, all the other days I ate after breakfast, it was some version of halibut or sockeye. After a guided float trip down the Kenai, we swung on into Gwin's, and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of their halibut. It was very, very good. Service was also great. If you are going by this place any time during lunch or dinner and like well prepared fish, do yourself a favor and stop in. You won't be disappointed.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - What a great cabin! We stayed in cabin 10 which was a real chinked log cabin. A fun experience and perfect for Alaska! This place had the best shower of our entire week long trip. Hot water and plenty of pressure. The beds were comfy and the cabin was very roomy. It was in the middle of the property and close to the restaurant. We would definitely stay here again.
• Verified traveler (2/5): - Last folks food garbage was never removed. Dirt and grit all over floors. Rustic is a good description. Port a potty view along with an old Winnebago and other junk. Super sad place that is way out of line with the price. No smoke detectors. Under the sinks are a plumbing/sealant disaster. 45sec of hot water in shower. I want a refund.
• Bruce (2/5): Coopers Landing BUST - Th. The WiFi is only in the is place was so bad, my wife did not want to stay there. It was beyond rustic. Empty water bottle and trash on the floor when we entered the room. Not worth 1/2 of what we paid per night! Never again! Run away from this place. The WiFi is only in the restaurant, and they are prod of that...Fine for 4 dudes fishing and drinking, not for a family.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - It was exactly what we needed a simple cabin that slept 6 with a kitchenette! Lovely and clean.

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