Ben Pancoast is truly everything we could have asked for in a photographer and so much more. It may…read moresound cliche to say, but Ben was not only fantastic to work with as a person, and once you see his work, you will see that it speaks for itself. Ben is a very talented and passionate photographer. Our parents and our venue both came to us as a couple after the wedding and said how much they loved Ben as a photographer (I know some venues hate certain vendors, but our - Hilton Garden Inn wanted to add Ben to their preferred vendor list after our wedding). Ben offers many wedding packages and options to fit many different budgets. Ben also helped us out when we were in a bad spot with our guest book printer, and truly saved the day! He is based out of St. Joseph, MI while we live in Chicago, but Chicago is within his travel radius. He was able to come out to the city for no extra charge! We also took a trip out to St. Joe for a 2nd shoot, and being a native, Ben had some great locations to show us. One thing we loved about Ben was his passion for his craft. The number of times we found Ben crawling on the ground or rolling around to get the perfect shot were far too many to count. It is great to feed off of his energy. You can truly tell he loves what he does! For the wedding, we also recommend that couples spend the extra and go for the photo booth. Ben has a unique approach to the photo booth that we have yet to see at a wedding, and it was a fan favorite! We would recommend Ben and his studio without any hesitation, and hope to use his services again in the future.

Ben Pancoast recently photographed my wedding, and working with him was nothing short of a delight…read more I have been in several weddings and have found photographers to often steal the show or become a bit of a nuisance with constant requests for canned, posed photos. Not the case with Ben - I had several guests comment on his professionalism and method of capturing the true essence of the event in an unintrusive manner. The flash bulbs did not stop throughout the event, and Ben was sure to identify great opportunities for photos, such as a few in a field at sunset and a few more later in the evening just as a low fog settled close to the outdoor reception area. I would absolutely recommend Ben's services to anyone looking for a great photographer with a fantastic rapport and more photojournalistic style. I would also recommend the photo booth - affordable and great fun!

This was a fun trip to day. Everyone caught fish. Ray was good to go with. And little Jack the…read moresmallest fisher man caught the biggest fish. It was fun Ray, thank you. We will see you again soon. From Colo Chuck and Ginger. Keep a tight line!!!!!

Where to begin... My husband and I planned a trip to Alaska to see our friends who recently moved…read moreup there. About a month before our trip, we decided we wanted to do some salmon fishing. We searched high and low for different charters, and finally, we came across Long Live the Kings. I cannot tell you how extremely satisfied we were with our trip. Not only did we have the coolest fishing guide, but we also lucked out with some really awesome kings. Ray, our fishing guide, was accommodating and very personable. We were a rowdy bunch, and he still managed to put up with us really well! I would highly recommend Long Live the Kings fishing charter for any of your fishing needs. I know our friends ended up using them again when their parents visited them.

I thought the hotel was really go for what it was, a budget friendly hotel!…read more It is located right outside of Kenai airport .... you could walk to it if you are on a layover and need a place to crash! Lots of parking. We stayed in a dog friendly room, on the end. They provided a dog dish and some dog treats! There are some trails behind the hotel that I was able to walk my dog down, he seemed to enjoy them. They offer a "continental" breakfast... it was some cereal and coffee/juice. But, I'm not complaining, I enjoyed the rare lucky charms indulging!

I have stayed here twice. The first time was when I needed to unexpectedly extend my stay in the…read moreKenai area and stumbled upon the hotel after staying at another hotel. So much quieter than the first place even though it's literally across the street from the airport. Very clean, staff is beyond friendly. The second time I didn't even think about staying elsewhere. Comfy beds, great location, and again, quiet! For me, it's like a home away from home!

this place is amazing, the owner is so nice! I love the hotel and the fact that they are adding a…read morebakery.

What a great Alaskan business! It's a no frills bit solid…read more And I mean SOLID! Hotel. It seems austere from the outside and that's the motive. Nothing fancy. Only an Alaskan hotel would have an arctic entry to fit a school bus full of kids. Then the elevator. Then the cozy front desk tucked in the back away from the front door. What a great concept born from experience. Though we didn't use it. Kitchenette. Range refridge microwave sink. Plates and silverware. Etc.... Warm room. The bathroom kept up with the motife. Note room. Not less. Enough space for two people and all your elbows without bumping into each other. Older style. But very very clean. Nothing at all was worn or used looking. Quiet quiet quiet hotel. At heat for us. Dogs welcome!! Pool and jacuzzi Ohh!! BONUS Three bears grocery in the same commercial lot with a McD's and shell gas!

The hotel was pretty chill and nothing bad happened, I don't know what's with all the bad reviews…read morebecause this place is great, it had everything just like the good reviews said.

I've ordered from Cook Inlet Gardens twice now, and both times the flower arrangements were…read moreabsolutely spot on--beautifully done and exactly what I had hoped for. The prices are very reasonable, even excellent for the quality, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure I had what I needed, even on short notice. Outstanding service, beautiful flowers, and great value--I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Cook Inlet Gardens to anyone in the Kenai area!

Amy at Cook Inlet Gardens was amazing. She put together a beautiful flower basket for my mother in…read morelaw and delivered it same day even though it was outside their delivery area. She was so sweet and helpful and their prices were very reasonable. I can't recommend them enough.

One bed one bath two beds in one bedroom for $1400 including Black mold on the ceiling, active…read morewater patch above the bed, pubic hair in our shower and in our bed when we first arrived, including drywall all over the floor from previous tenants, pulling the towel rack out of the wall and they say that there is laundry on the property, but washer works OK and dryer doesn't it just eats your money. Including drug addicts that live in your upstairs, you will hear, screaming and gasping for air and stomping all night long of all hours. Property manager does not respond and he'll claim he will give deposit back but won't. I haven't got mine back and it's been over a month and after him claiming that he will mail it and get it back when a new tenant moves in but has been a new tenant parked for a month and haven't heard from him in that whole month I've left phone call voicemails and text messages. Stay here at your own risk.

I am a Project Manager that booker almost the whole lodge for my team during a project in Kenai,…read moreAK. Our experience was phenomenal. Due to the nature of our work, we had off-hour checkin/checkouts, split shifts that made If hard to do housekeeping, constantly evolving needs, and Randi accommodated us with so much patience and efficiency. The units were very clean and there were so many little touches that made the trip run smoothly. On our first night, we got in late and Randi even brought us dinner! I would absolutely recommend this place for business trips, and I know several of my team members saved this place's info for future vacations and fishing trips.