Name: Gwin's Lodge & Roadhouse Est. 1952
Address: 14865 Sterling Hwy Milepost 52, Cooper Landing, 99572, US

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Nishant

Beautiful location and stay

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

David

Heater didn’t heat enough, one blanket. Smell septic fumes continuously.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

ABBEY

Really rough accommodations, the front door didn’t even close all of the way. We were woken up at 1:00 am by a fight in the bar next door, with one of the people yelling that he was going to go grab his gun. Would not recommend staying here unless the price is very low.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Michael

Always enjoy our stays at Gwin’s. Excellent and hardworking staff, perfect location, with all the amenities for individual and group travel. Will be back!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Christina

Great place to get a good nights rest…the restaurant food and staff was fantastic…a must stop even if it’s just for a cold beverage!

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

Paul

If I had the option to give it a zero I would. The check in was fine. It swiftly went downhill from there. We had selected cabin 5, upon entering the room we were immediately hit with a horrendous odor similar to a porta potty overdue for emptying. We attempted to open the windows but they don't open. The handyman approached and asked if the room smelled bad. We said, it's awful. He said the septic line broke in the adjoining cabin and he'd been mucking out 3 feet of excrement all day. He said go back to the office and they'll give you another room. We were given cabin 3 this time which is larger though in poor condition. Broken window blinds, one curtain missing entirely, spiders in the bathroom, everything very worn. Questionable cleanliness. One full size bed downstairs, full size not queen. Two twin beds in a loft with a non fixed ladder. Unknowingly I took the first shower and the hot water ran out before I was finished leaving my husband with no options. Even the next morning the water was barely tepid. We left very early the next morning having stayed less than 12 hours. This place is a dump. An expensive dump!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Robert

Lovely room, nice and helpful staff

4/10

Poor

05 Oct 2025

David

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.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2025

Mark

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.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Jacquelyn

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Peter

Great place to stay on the upper Kenai. Friendly staff.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Tiffanie

We stayed here for a fishing trip and it was by far my favorite accommodations of the trip. Laid back atmosphere.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2025

Garret

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.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Nick

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

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025

Rance

The fishing guide Chris was outstanding made our stay at Gwins great,

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

David

Would stay at again.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Artur

Great place

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

07 Jun 2025

Anthony

Run down poor condition cabins

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2024

Daniel

Cute place seemed over priced.

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2024

Linda

Cabins were dated but clean . Restaurant was very good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Aletha

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!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2024

Lana

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2024

Mitchell

Little on the dirty side and needs repairs

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Artur

We had a great time and hope to get back soon to create more memories!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Tod

Friendly staff and very helpful

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2024

Tammy

Room had lots of spiders. It is a rustic fisherman’s cabin

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2024

Steven E

We liked the location In Cooper Landing. Property is OK and people are great. Pretty average for Alaska.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2024

Michelle

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.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Jan 2024

Verified traveler

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.

Business

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2023

Marsha

Cooper Landing

Nice cabin

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

Robert

Great Lodge for the money and being able to explore the Kenai Peninsula.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2023

Richard

All was good.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2023

Anne-Marie

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2022

Verified traveler

It was a cute little cottage, very clean and comfortable, we would stay there again!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2022

John

Nice place convenient to all the activities and there is a package store and little restaurant on premises.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2022

John

It was as expected, not luxurious but rustic and comfortable.

The people were friendly and the food very good.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

22 Jul 2022

Randy

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2022

David

nifty rustic cabins in awesome setting with delicious breakfast outdoors

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2021

phillip o

Loved it, the cabins made it really feel rustic and apart of the town, like a local, not just someone visiting.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2021

Holly

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

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

12 Sep 2021

Katie Elizabeth

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.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

13 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

12 Aug 2021

Bruce

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

It was exactly what we needed a simple cabin that slept 6 with a kitchenette! Lovely and clean.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Small cabins with a cozy feel and very friendly and helpful staff

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

A \"rustic\" stay

We stayed in one of the small chalets and the best description is \"rustic\". A minimal kitchen, and very small seating/dining area. The floors were uneven and the hot water lasted about 40 seconds. If you want to rough it, this is not a problem. But, to try to get a shower for 4 adults --- useless.
The Roadhouse restaurant does serve an excellent breakfast. Pancakes are the size of the dinner plates and all portions are substantial.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

16 Jun 2021

Eric

The stove did not work and one of the bed pillows had blood on it. The food in the restaurant was good.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2021

Sam

It's a amazing place we will stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Friendly staff. Nice accommodations

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2021

Verified traveler

Neighbor was audible. Could hear them talk through the walls.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2021

Karen

The Alaskan Experience.

A rustic cabin for an Alaskan experience.

Self

2/10

Poor

22 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

The room was a complete disaster. Cobwebs everywhere, dirty sheets, and a barely functional heater. I would not recommend in any circumstance.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

A really comfortable cabin. Great bed and bedding.
Only stopped for the night but could see myself coming back!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2020

Tina

Nice place to stop and fish

This was a pleasant little cabin, for four adults on a fishing trip. Restaurant, bar and store onsite. Nice staff :)

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2020

Laird

The cabin was clean and the beds were comfortable. No tv or WiFi.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2019

Marie

Gwinn's Lodge at Cooper Landing

The location and price were great. The cabin/room itself was not quite what I expected. Had not been totally cleaned. Maybe it was just that particular cabin but I wouldn't pick that one again.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2019

Bernard

Roadside motel, comfy beds bud little else

Needs a complete overhaul

Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2019

Fabio

Ok but pricey

The cabin, was clean and the beds were comfortable. The cabin had a 3-4 degree slant which is quite noticeable when walking inside the cabin. Unfortunately the windows of the cabin do not open and despite the use of the provided fan, the room felt quite stuffy after a while. The WiFi is sporadic from inside the cabin, but ok if you are outside it. Shower and bathroom were small but ok to use for one person. The price we paid was high compared to the quality of other places we stayed in, but being high season it is to be expected.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Staff was great. Cabin was clean and comfortable. Restaurant was awesome.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2019

James

My new favorite place to stay in Cooper Landing

Very rustic but the price can’t be beat in the area when the fish are in!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2019

Amber

One Night Stay

I stayed in a basic single cabin with a bathroom. The woman who checked me in was just fantastic. Very friendly and made me feel welcome. My goal was to get some peace and quiet, but ended up listening to a drunken domestic issue in the cabin next to me play out from 2:00 am - 4:00 am. At that point I considered just leaving and driving the two hours home so I could get some sleep. Not the fault of the lodge by any means, but it was not the stay that I had been expecting.

4/10

Poor

03 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Location is only positive

“Cabin” had a strong bathroom odor thoughout. Bed was full of food crumbs. We left without staying the night. Not worth the price we paid.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Loved our little cabin. It was quaint and clean and very quiet with a beautiful view.

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Good spot to stay inbetween Homer and Ancorage

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Wonderful little cabins, really great staff

Great time at Gwynns, great staff, really fun talking with them, super fun and helpful

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2018

George

Nightmare, no water basin, no shower , no toilet, and no knowledge of these conditions until arrival at the structure.

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2018

Joni

Reasonably priced fishing cabin

We stayed at Gwinn's (late May) because we wanted to see the Kenai Peninsula. It was an excellent vantage point for our adventure! We explored the Kenai Fjords out of Seward, the tunnel into Whittier, and the rivers and mountain vistas along the way.
It would be fun to return later in the season and fish one of the salmon runs.

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2018

Verified traveler

Great rustic stay!

Great rustic stay - loved the cabin feel, but close to town. Host was super accommodating!
Beware, Hotels.com description was not accurate and room reserved did not have running water - BUT Host was super nice about it and helped me change rooms!

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2017

John

Dry cabin -- \"room-and-a-path\". Two beaver-log bunk beds, quaint, dry and QUITE comfortable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2017

Daniel

Great place to stay! Make sure your cabin has running water! Some don't...

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2017

Amy

Perfect for Fishing/comfort

It was exactly as billed. Loved the food and the cabin was clean and warm

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Aug 2017

Barbara151

Disappointing

Maybe we should be warned before by the low price but we just thought it was god luck. No, it wasn't, we got an upgrade to a deluxe cabin but it was smelly and old. The location is okay, close to the river, roadhouse for dinner next door, coffee at the bridge, but to stay there.. sorry, never again.

2/10

Poor

28 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Cabin #4 was terrible! Bathroom stunk like mold! No clean towels,sink had not been cleaned,dust and someone's pills under bed ! Bed would roll every time you would move! Good thing for second bed and coffee pot in room!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2017

Margot

Descent facility - excellent staff, accommodating

People are nice, beds are good. New cleaning crew was joyful and excellent at work. Staff booked outdoor adventures for us and recommended fun affordable outdoor activities to do on our own. Gorgeous area with a lot to see and do, great for kids. Just make sure you avoid making the mistake we made of booking a \"dry cabin\". That imeans no running water. Staff moved us around a bit to accommodate which saved our vacation. Overall nice place across the street from the river.