Whispering Winds Retreat B&B

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Free WiFi

10

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Whispering Winds Retreat B&B in Ninilchik offers ground-floor units with private entrances. Each room features a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, garden views, and soundproofing. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, outdoor fireplace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: The property provides a highly rated breakfast, featuring local ingredients and freshly baked bread. Menus cater to special diets, ensuring a pleasant start to the day. Local Attractions: Located 64 km from Homer Airport, the B&B is ideal for hiking enthusiasts. Nearby attractions include the Kenai Fjords National Park and the Kenai River.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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2 large double beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Manfred
Germany Germany
“Very good accommodation, well furnished, clean. Comfortable beds, friendly and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast. Thanks Fred 😃.”
Larry
United States United States
“This was an exceptional place to stay. Lovely hosts. Hot breakfast every morning from 7-9AM. Host were helpful in every way.”
Stacey
United States United States
“Very clean. Very nice owners. Wild blueberry pancakes and homemade preserves made breakfast a special treat.”
Mark
United States United States
“Clean and spacious. Themed guest rooms (Fish, Moose, Bear) and two baths. Quiet setting. Kitchenette with kitchenware, dishes and eating utensils, and small appliances. Host home-cooked breakfast (also cereal and oatmeal provided). Barbecue grill...”
Bettina
Austria Austria
“Nette Begrüßung und Frühstück. Hatten das Haus für uns alleine. Sonst aber auch ausreichend Platz im Wohnzimmer. Nett eingerichtet.”
Laser
Sweden Sweden
“Mysig, skön och bekväm stuga. Bra frukost Trevligt bemötande av ägaren”
Linda
United States United States
“The property was a nice B&B. We were upstairs with a shared bath, but they provided comfy bathrobes to wear. There was also a little sitting area with two lounge chairs. Downstairs was a shared kitchen in which they served a hot, hearty breakfast...”
Michael
United States United States
“The decor of the interior has a rustic charm. It’s clean and tidy, comfortable and cozy. The owners were approachable, insightful and accommodating.”
Thomas
United States United States
“Great location, nice and isolated. Great breakfast, love that bacon”
Henrik
Germany Germany
“Das Frühstück war abwechslungsreich, deftig und es gab viele Sorten von selber gemachten Marmelade von Freds Frau. Es gab gute Tips für Ausflüge in die Gegend. Ein gut geführtes B & B das man gut weiterempfehlen kann.”

Managed by Fred Eggert

Company review score: 9.7Based on 28 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Whispering Winds Retreat was established in 2016. Owned and operated by Fred and Terri Eggert. Both are natives of Colorado, who like many others, fell in love with Alaska's beauty and majesty. Though new to Alaska, we are seasoned outdoorsmen. Fred is an experienced fly fisherman that enjoys fly fishing headwaters for trout and greyling. He is also an accomplished dirt bike rider and ATV rider. Terri is a 5 star Massage Therapist since 2004 and owner of Mystic Rose Massage. We both enjoy travel, hiking, trail riding, sightseeing and wildlife viewing. Should you need anything during your stay, your hosts, Fred and Terri Eggert live on the property, and are readily available to help you.

Property information

Welcome to Whispering Winds Retreat and Mystic Rose Massage on the Kenai Peninsula and Cook Inlet. We have four rooms that are animal themed and a separate cabin with Alaskan theme.  For your comfort we are a non-smoking facility. There is a lounging area with shared TV, free wi-fi internet, kitchenette and partially stocked refrigerator available for your use. We also have a fish cleaning station and free freezer space for your catch of the day.  A gas BBQ grill is available for your use. Wander our paths and around the acreage. We have left much of the area natural to invite the moose to wander in for your viewing. We are not wheel chair accessible. We will allow service animals, but not therapy animals.

Neighbourhood information

Ninilchik is idealy located to easily and quickly access all of the Kenai Peninsula. Ninilchik is on the west side of the Kenai Peninsula on the coast of the Cook Inlet. Ninilichik is a 4 hour drive from Anchorage and about an hour drive from the City of Kenai. We are between Soldotna and Homer. They are both a 45 minute drive from Ninilchik. Ninilchik is a small fishing village that lives up to its given name “peaceful settlement by a river". You can fish for King or Silver Salmon and trout in our rivers, hop on a day charter for halibut or salmon. Hike, ski or snow-machine in our hills. Mt. Iliamna and Mt. Redoubt, both active volcanoes, greet visitors to the area. While your are in Ninilchik, be sure to see and experience the historical Ninilchik Village, including the gift shop and general store, located just minutes away, and the Historical Russian Orthodox Church.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whispering Winds Retreat B&B

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

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Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.