RENFRO'S LAKESIDE RETREAT

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Nestled in the heart of the Kenai Mountains, Renfro's Lakeside Retreat is located on emerald green Kenai Lake. Renfro's offers 8 cabins, five of which are located on the lake and the other three are located within 100 yards of the lake in the spruce trees. In addition to the cabins, we offer 10 R.V. Sites with both full and partial hook-ups. Renfro's offers spectacular views of huge snow capped mountains and a 30-mile long lake. This pristine retreat has the feel of true wilderness and yet is located 20 miles from Seward. This means you are situated within driving distance of the things people want to see or experience while in Alaska.

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Property amenities

Free parking

Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)

Laundry Service

Non-smoking hotel

Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )

Public Wifi

Self-Serve Laundry

Room features

Microwave

Refrigerator in room

Family Rooms

Kitchenette

Non-smoking rooms

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HOTEL STYLE

Lake View

Mid-range

HOTEL CLASS

Full view

Contact

27177 Seward Hwy, Seward, AK 99664-9503

Getting there

Anchorage Intl Airport61 mi

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Nearby attractions

Irbi Knives

8 minSpeciality & Gift Shops

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Cozy cabin & beautiful views!

We had a wonderful stay at Renfro’s! If we are ever lucky enough to make it back that way, I wouldn’t stay anywhere else. Gary was just as other reviewers described - very welcoming & helpful! We stayed in a lakeside cabin. It clean, cozy, had plenty of space for 2 people and…

Date of stay: August 2018

Response from gary g, Owner at Renfro's Lakeside Retreat

Responded Feb 5, 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of The Retreat! Since it is the off season I usually do not get reviews this time of year so I was pleasantly surprised. I appreciate your complements! Your description of the cabin is awesome right down to the pots and pans! Those amenities make it easy for our guests to enjoy their stay whether that be for cooking, having an outdoor fire, being able to wash your clothes, or enjoying a float on the Kenai Lake in the kayaks. Nothing beats the views and peacefulness of the surrounding area. I hope to see you in the future and make sure you book a longer stay! Thanks again - have a great day!

Lakeside Retreat

Met friends for a weekend where we could bring our dogs. What a blast! Right on the Kenai Lake with beautiful views. The spiral staircase is not for everyone and getting our 70# pointer upstairs and again down, was hilarious! We drove into Seward for the Sealife park and hiked…

Date of stay: September 2018

Response from gary g, Owner at Renfro's Lakeside Retreat

Responded Sep 25, 2018

Thank you for sharing your thoughts of The Retreat! A great weekend with the furry family and friends-sounds like you had an excellent time. Yes, the spiral staircase is not for everyone and now I guess I need to add furry family members also. I am glad they managed. It sounds like you enjoyed your Alaskan Adventure on your get away weekend filled with cards and friends! Thank you for staying with us!

Breath taking!

Loves this place. We were in Alaska for 2 weeks and this was by far our favorite place we stayed! So beautiful and peaceful! What a treasure! The views were amazing from the cabin. We cooked dinner on the grill and ate out by the fire!

Date of stay: September 2018

Response from gary g, Owner at Renfro's Lakeside Retreat

Responded Sep 20, 2018

I am very pleased that you found The Retreat as your favorite place you stayed over your two week trip in Alaska! That is great to hear! You have some great adjectives to describe your experience: beautiful, peaceful, amazing! Thank you for staying with us and enjoying your time at the cabin! Please come again!

If you're booking your Alaskan adventure don't miss out on staying a few nights here! Charming, romantic, well stocked, view to die for, campfires... Our cabin on Kenai lake was just perfect! We wish we could have stayed longer. So much to see and do on the Kenai Peninsula!

Date of stay: September 2018

Response from gary g, Owner at Renfro's Lakeside Retreat

Responded Sep 13, 2018

That is a lot of love! Thank you! Please stay more than a few nights next time as I get that so often - too many things to see and do in the area and not spending enough time at the cabin. Your description of charming, romantic, well stocked and views to die for is a great way to bring the senses into play. Thank you again for staying with us and I hope to see you again soon!

Great accommodations, wonderful location and views, knowledgeable and accommodating host! Clean, friendly, well equipped lake front cabins. Celebrated our 50th anniversary there and couldn't ask for a better vacation stay!

Date of stay: September 2018

Response from gary g, Owner at Renfro's Lakeside Retreat

Responded Sep 11, 2018

It was a pleasure having the two of you here! I am so glad to have met you and shared in your Alaska Experience. Here is to many more years of celebration for the two of you. Thank you for staying with us!

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Is there ice available for purchase?

Hi Donnie, Thank you for your recent inquiry. If you are renting a cabin, there is a small amount of ice in the freezer. We do not sell ice here. You can purchase ice in Moose Pass - 10 miles North or in Seward - 20 miles to the South. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you, Gary

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Hi! Just wanted to check about commuting options from Seward Rail Point and to Seward Cruise Port, As also availability of Breakfast/Dinner at the place....Tks!

Hi Tarun, Thank you for your recent inquiry. It is always best to have a rental car as we are twenty miles to the North of town. You can always take a taxi but that would get expensive. We have full service cabins for our guests. You have a kitchen, dishwater, pots/pans, etc to plan and prepare your own meals. Thank you!

Do you have a 2 night minimum in August!

Thank you for your recent inquiry. Yes, there is a two night minimum in August with certain dates, others have three and some have one. It is best to review the calendar online at my website to answer a question about a specific date(s) or call me, whichever you prefer. Thank you, Gary