$8,000,000
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
MLS# 26-1932
40 beds | 20 baths | 10000 sqft

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Property Description
Gwin's Lodge is a prestatehood, pioneer-built log roadhouse opened in 1952 at Mile 52 Sterling Hwy, nestled at the confluence of the Kenai & Russian Rivers. The lodge offers 19 upgraded guest cabins and houses, full-service restaurant/bar, tackle shop/store, package liquor sales and potential year-round operations--a true Alaska icon.
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Contract Info
Foreclosure/Bank Own: No
Price-List: 8000000
Date-Listing: 2026-03-02
Status: Active
Location, Tax and Legal
Region: 1 - Southcentral Alaska Region
Borough/Census Area: 1B - Kenai Peninsula Borough
Grid # (Muni Anch): N/A
Tax Map #-Mat-Su: N/A
Legal: T 5N R 4W SEC 35 Seward Meridian SW 0810016 US Survey 3392 L1A L2A & L2B L1A&2A
Taxes (Estimated): 5200
Tax Year: 2025
School-Elementary: Cooper Landing
School-Middle: Cooper Landing
School-High: Cooper Landing
Property Info
Realtor.com Type: Multi-Family
Construction Status: Existing Structure
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 5
Bathrooms Full: 15
Bathrooms Total: 20
Bldgs-Ttl #: 39
Acres: 5.23
SF-Lot: 227818.8
Lot Area Source: Survey
Year Remodeled: 2023
Year Updated: 2025
Zoning: UNZ - Not Zoned
Garage Spaces: 0
Carport Spaces: 0
Prkg Spcs: 30
Beds: 40
Year Built: 1952
SF-Res: 10000
Number of Units: 39
Directions and Remarks
Directions: From Anchorage, take Seward Hwy (AK-1) S ~90 mi past Girdwood and Hope. At MI 37, R onto Sterling Hwy (AK-9) ~7 mi W to Cooper Landing MI 52. Gwin's Lodge on the L (directly across from Kenai R.)
Multi-Family Type
5+ Units: 1
Listing Terms Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Exterior Finish
Log: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Baseboard: 1
Electric: 1
Forced Air: 1
Oil: 1
Propane: 1
Topography
Gently Rolling: 1
Level: 1
Roof Type
Composition: 1
Metal: 1
Construction Type
Log: 1
Modular: 1
Wood Frame - 2x6: 1
Foundation Type
Block: 1
Pilings: 1
Unknown - BTV: 1
View Type
Mountains: 1
River: 1
Unobstructed: 1
Wtrfrnt-Access Near
River: 1
Garage Type
None: 1
Wtrfrnt-Frontage
None: 1
Carport Type
None: 1
Flooring
Other: 1
Sewer-Type
Septic Tank: 1
Water Source
Water-Prvt Well Dpth: BTV
Access Type
Dedicated Road: 1
Government: 1
Paved: 1
Maintained: 1
Features-MultiFamily
CO Detector(s): 1
Fire Pit: 1
Generator: 1
Handicap Accessible: 1
Laundry Facility: 1
Owner Occupied: 1
Shed: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Trailside: 1
Circle Driveway: 1
RV Parking: 1
Docs Avl for Review
As-Built: 1
Pre-Lim: 1
Survey: 1
Location Tax and Legal
Area: 365 - Seward - Cooper Landing
Street #: 14865
Street Name: Sterling
Arterial: Highway
Closest USPS Town: Cooper Landing
State: AK
Zip Code: 99572
Property Features
Multi-Family Type: 5+ Units
Exterior Finish: Log; Wood
Roof Type: Composition; Metal
Foundation Type: Block; Pilings; Unknown - BTV
Construction Type: Log; Modular; Wood Frame - 2x6
Garage Type: None
Carport Type: None
Heating: Baseboard; Electric; Forced Air; Oil; Propane
Sewer-Type: Septic Tank
Access Type: Dedicated Road; Government; Paved; Maintained
View Type: Mountains; River; Unobstructed
Topography: Gently Rolling; Level
Wtrfrnt-Frontage: None
Wtrfrnt-Access Near: River
Features-MultiFamily: CO Detector(s); Fire Pit; Generator; Handicap Accessible; Laundry Facility; Owner Occupied; Shed; Smoke Detector(s); Trailside; Circle Driveway; RV Parking
Flooring: Other
Docs Avl for Review: As-Built; Pre-Lim; Survey
Listing Terms Financing: Cash; Conventional
Supplements
Lodging: Gwin's Lodge features a well-developed and charming mix of rustic log cabins and larger guest accommodations, thoughtfully renovated to retain their historic character while offering modern comfort. There are 17 cozy guest cabins that sleep between 4 to 6 people, each uniquely styled with authentic Alaskan touches. Many include kitchenettes or mini-fridges, wood-burning stoves, and private bathrooms. In addition, two spacious family-style cottages can accommodate large groups of 8 to 10 guests, ideal for fishing parties or multi-family getaways.
Amenities: The heart of the property is its iconic full-service log restaurant and bar, open seasonally and known for hearty Alaskan fare, fresh seafood, homemade pies, and local craft beer. The restaurant also offers a popular summer "To-Go" window, catering to early-morning anglers and late-night travelers alike. A well-stocked tackle shop and gift store caters to outdoor enthusiasts with gear, licenses, and souvenirs. Outdoor picnic areas and BBQ stations allow guests to enjoy meals amid the natural surroundings and provides a relaxing retreat after long days of fishing or hiking. The property also includes ample guest parking, Wi-Fi access in public areas, and on-site laundry facilities. Staff accommodations include 20 employee housing units that can accommodate 40 employees with shared bathrooms, kitchen, and lounge enabling smooth seasonal operations and staff comfort.
IDX
Listing Office: Hayden Outdoors, LLC
Last Updated: March - 02 - 2026
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As-Built