18465 Sterling Highway, Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (MLS# 26-2280)
$1,200,000
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
MLS# 26-2280
19 beds | 14 baths | 4352 sqft

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Property Description
The Alpine Inn - Cooper Landing, Alaska Rare turn-key hospitality opportunity in the heart of Cooper Landing, just steps from the world-famous Kenai River and surrounded by some of Alaska's best fishing and outdoor recreation. The Alpine Inn offers prime highway frontage and excellent visibility, making it an ideal investment for anyone looking to step into a thriving seasonal tourism business.
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Price-List: 1200000
Date-Listing: 2026-03-10
Status: Active
Foreclosure/Bank Own: No
Location Tax and Legal
Area: 365 - Seward - Cooper Landing
Street #: 18465
Street Name: Sterling
Arterial: Highway
Closest USPS Town: Cooper Landing
State: AK
Zip Code: 99572
Property Info
Realtor.com Type: Multi-Family
Construction Status: Existing Structure
Beds: 19
Bathrooms Full: 14
Bathrooms Total: 14
Bldgs-Ttl #: 4
Year Built: 1985
SF-Res: 4352
Number of Units: 14
SF-Lot: 37461.6
Acres: 0.86
Prkg Spcs: 20
Lot Area Source: Tax Authority
Zoning: UNZ - Not Zoned
Directions and Remarks
Directions: From Anchorage, take the Sterling Highway to Cooper Landing, go over the Kenai River Bridge. Just past mile 48, the hotel is on the left, just after Edwards St.
Property Features
Multi-Family Type: Up and Down; 5+ Units
Roof Type: Metal
Foundation Type: Block
Construction Type: Block
Carport Type: None
Heating: Baseboard; Forced Air; Oil; Propane
Sewer-Type: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private
Access Type: Government
View Type: Mountains
Topography: Level
Wtrfrnt-Frontage: None
Wtrfrnt-Access Near: Lake; River
Features-MultiFamily: In City Limits; Laundry Facility; Owner Occupied; Parkside; Shed; Smoke Detector(s); RV Parking
Flooring: Carpet
To Show: ShowingTime
Docs Avl for Review: Docs Posted on MLS
Listing Terms Financing: Cash; Conventional; Owner Finance
Supplements
The property features a 12-unit motel totaling over 4,300+ square feet, with each room equipped with a private bathroom and kitchenette, providing comfort and convenience for guests visiting the area for fishing, adventure, and sightseeing. Two additional apartments, 2-bdrm 1 full bath and 3Bdrm 1 full bath. The business currently operates April through October, capturing the peak tourism and fishing season.
Motel Unit Layout:
" Room 1 - Two Queens
" Room 2 - Queen & Twin
" Room 3 - Queen & Twin
" Room 4 - Queen & Twin
" Room 5 - King & Twin
" Room 6 - Queen
" Room 7 - Queen
" Room 8 - Queen & Twin
" Room 9 - Queen & Twin
" Room 10 - Queen & Twin
" Room 11 - Three Twins
" Room 12 - Queen & Twin
All motel units include hot water baseboard heat, internet access, and smart TVs, and the property is equipped with exterior security cameras.
A 2,100+ square foot retail/office building serves as the main check-in area and includes additional retail supplies available for purchase. Behind the office are two kitchens, five rooms with full beds, and two bathrooms, creating an excellent setup for staff housing or on-site owner living.
The grounds offer additional income potential and guest amenities, including green space along a nearby creek that has been used for seasonal tent camping or glamping rentals. The property also includes a Dry Red Cabin (nightly rental - negotiable) and a coffee cart, providing further opportunities to expand revenue.
Additional features include:
" Laundry facility located behind the motel
" Coffee shop structure currently used for storage
" Side parking area suitable for a 5th-wheel (current trailer negotiable)
This well-known Cooper Landing property offers multiple income streams, strong seasonal demand, and room for future growth, making it a unique opportunity to own a hospitality business in one of Alaska's most visited fishing destinations.
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alaska Realty
Last Updated: March - 11 - 2026

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