$1,750,000
18166 Sterling Highway, 18186
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
MLS# 26-8035
6 beds  |  3 baths  |  3093 sqft


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Property Description
Discover a rare opportunity to own an established riverfront lodging business in the heart of Cooper Landing, one of Alaska's premier recreation destinations. More than just a beautiful property, Cooper Landing Lodge offers a proven hospitality operation with multiple income streams, a loyal guest base, and significant recent capital improvements. The property features two successful vacation,,,

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Location, Legal, and School Info
Region: 1 - Southcentral Alaska Region
Borough/Census Area: 1B - Kenai Peninsula Borough
Grid # (Muni Anch): N/A
Tax Map #-Mat-Su: N/A
Tax ID: 11902031
School-Elementary: Cooper Landing
School-Middle: Cooper Landing
School-High: Cooper Landing
Legal: T5NR3WS29 Seward Meridian SW 0000060 Towle #5 L4 & L5
Contract Info
Concessions YN: Yes
Foreclosure/Bank Own: No
Price-List: 1750000
Date-Listing: 2026-07-01
Status: Active
Property Info
Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family
Construction Status: Existing Structure
Property Attached/Common Walls: No
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Acres: 1.32
SF-Lot: 57499.2
Lot Area Source: Other
Zoning: UNK - Unknown
Garage Spaces: 2
SF-Gar: 896
Carport Spaces: 0
Beds: 6
SF-Res: 3093
Year Built: 1973
Remarks and Directions
Directions: Sterling Hwy to Cooper Landing.. Sign Posted on right side.
Residential Type
B & B in Operation: 1
B & B Potential: 1
Recreational/Cabin: 1
Single Family Res: 1
Exterior Finish
Log: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Electric: 1
Kerosene: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Wood: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Roof Type
Metal: 1
Construction Type
Wood Frame: 1
Foundation Type
Unknown - BTV: 1
View Type
Mountains: 1
River: 1
Unobstructed: 1
Wtrfrnt-Access Near
River: 1
Garage Type
Detached: 1
Wtrfrnt-Frontage
River: 1
Carport Type
None: 1
Waterfront Details
Waterfront Name: Kenai River
Features-Interior
Basement: 1
BR/BA on Main Level: 1
CO Detector(s): 1
Electric: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Window Coverings: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Appliances
Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer/Dryer: 1
Water Heater: 1
Features-Additional
Landscaping: 1
Private Yard: 1
View: 1
Waterfront: 1
Waterfront Access: 1
Dock: 1
Water Source
Private: 1
Well: 1
Access Type
Dedicated Road: 1
Sewer Type
Septic Tank: 1
Docs Avl for Review
Docs Posted on MLS: 1
Location Legal and School Info
Area: 365 - Seward - Cooper Landing
Street #: 18166
Street Name: Sterling
Arterial: Highway
Street Addl Info: 18186
Closest USPS Town: Cooper Landing
State: AK
Zip Code: 99572
Property Features
Residential Type: B & B in Operation; B & B Potential; Recreational/Cabin; Single Family Res
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Log; Wood
Roof Type: Metal
Foundation Type: Unknown - BTV
Garage Type: Detached
Carport Type: None
Heating: Electric; Kerosene; Natural Gas; Wood; Wood Stove
Sewer Type: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private; Well
Features-Interior: Basement; BR/BA on Main Level; CO Detector(s); Electric; Smoke Detector(s); Window Coverings; Wood Stove
Appliances: Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer; Water Heater
Features-Additional: Private Yard; Dock; Landscaping; View; Waterfront; Waterfront Access
Access Type: Dedicated Road
View Type: Mountains; River; Unobstructed
Wtrfrnt-Frontage: River
Wtrfrnt-Access Near: River
Docs Avl for Review: Docs Posted on MLS
Supplements
rental cabins and a long-term rental apartment, providing diversified income and an average annual gross revenue of approximately $74,785 over the past five years. With peak summer occupancy between 70% and 90%, an established direct booking platform, and a history of repeat guests, the foundation is already in place for continued success. Over $255,000 has been invested in thoughtful upgrades and infrastructure, including extensive renovations to both cabins, new roofs, commercial-grade FLO EV charging stations, private river access improvements, professional riverbank restoration, and extensive landscaping. These investments enhance both the guest experience and long-term value while minimizing future capital expenses. Brown Bear Cabin has been extensively updated with a beautifully remodeled bathroom featuring a spacious walk-in shower, a custom fossilized wood sink, an additional half bath, updated finishes, and a new roof. Black Bear Cabin has been thoughtfully redesigned with an expanded bedroom, improved kitchen layout with dishwasher, enhanced bathroom privacy, a private river dock, and a new roof, creating a comfortable and inviting retreat for guests. Located along the world-famous Kenai River, guests enjoy easy access to world-class fishing, hiking, rafting, wildlife viewing, and countless outdoor adventures that draw visitors from around the world each year. For buyers looking to expand the business, opportunities exist to increase shoulder-season and winter occupancy, develop fishing and recreation packages, expand direct bookings, and explore the potential for additional guest accommodations. Whether you're seeking a profitable investment, a lifestyle business, or your own Alaska retreat with established income, Cooper Landing Lodge offers an exceptional combination of location, proven performance, and future potential. Property is being sold as-is.

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Last Updated: July - 02 - 2026

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