Cabin in Ketchikan, AK

You'll find that Alaska Starts Here

You'll find that Alaska Starts Here

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Exterior
A wonderful 2017 winter. It's a beautiful thing
Living area
Interior
Interior

Overview of You'll find that Alaska Starts Here

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ketchikan, AK
  • Popular LocationTotem Bight State Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Ketchikan25 min drive
  • Popular LocationCreek Street26 min drive
  • AirportKetchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Chinook

2 Single Beds

Coho

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

First Floor Restroom

Toilet

Half Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bath Second floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

You'll find that Alaska Starts Here

Cabin Baleen is located in the back pocket of some of the best fishing Alaska and America has to offer. The fish range from salmon and halibut to trout and cod. Clover Pass Resort is walking distance where you will find charter boats as well as rental skiffs. Another mile up the road is Knutzen Cove marina who also have skiffs for rent.
Laura, Alex's most loving wife, is also a great asset to your stay here, especially if you speak Spanish or Portuguese. Laura is a world traveler and great conversationalist.
This vacation rental is a fully equipped home including a stove and refrigerator dishwasher, as well as a washer and dryer. There are two bedrooms with four extra long twin beds and 1.5 baths.
I'm happy to share my extensive knowledge with you about all things Ketchikan which includes where to find the types of fish you're targeting and the techniques I like to use to bring them in.

Property manager

Alex MacGillivray
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not clean fish or game on the property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ketchikan

Located in Ketchikan, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Refuge Cove State Recreation Site and Misty Fiords National Monument, while Tongass Historical Museum and Dolly's House Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Totem Bight State Park - 9 min drive
  • Settlers Cove State Recreational Site - 9 min drive
  • Ward Lake - 23 min drive
  • Port of Ketchikan - 25 min drive
  • Creek Street - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Green Coffee Bean Company - 14 min drive
  • Ward Cove Deli & Liquor - 14 min drive
  • Dockside Galley - 4 min drive
  • Fishermens Galley - 4 min drive
  • Last Frontier Restaurant - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is You'll find that Alaska Starts Here pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You'll find that Alaska Starts Here?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You'll find that Alaska Starts Here?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is You'll find that Alaska Starts Here located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Totem Bight State Park, Settlers Cove State Recreational Site and Refuge Beach. Mariah Charters and Refuge Cove State Recreation Site are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a fishing vacation
Alex was super friendly, and helpful with some fishing advice. Even loaned some gear to help conserve bait. Baleen was comfortable, and a great place to relax after a day on the water. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fishing fugama
The accommodations were everything we expected. Clean. Comfortable with a nice homie feeling. Thanks Alex. We hope to stay with you again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spot & Host
This neat little place was perfect for us! It had everything we needed! The marina we were fishing out of was located just around the corner from the house. Alex was a perfect host, had lots of helpful info for us months before our stay as well as during. The place is nice and clean, decorated in such a neat way with items native to Alaska! We enjoyed staying here and will stay here again if we ever come back to Ketchikan!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ketchikan Trip
Convenient location for fishing trip and other outdoor activities. Bedrooms only have twin beds a full-size or queen would have been nice. But overall a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
'Coho Fishing Base Camp'
The location and accomodations were more than suitable for our specific requirements ! Our host Alex was very friendly and attentive to our needs and when our group had to deal with some unforseen sudden changes . We would highly reccomend this property to anyone !
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alex MacGillivray

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Alex came to Ketchikan in February of 1998 under a contact from the local hospital from Detroit, Michigan and never left, once he caught his first salmon. He was hooked, just like you will be.
Settling into the Clover Pass area, eleven miles north of town, to be closer to the docks and closer to the fish was a decision that lead him to open his property to the world and to share his love of fishing and Alaska to anyone who wished to come visit.

Why they chose this property

Clover Pass Resort and Knudsen Cove marinas are both in very close proximity to Cabin Baleen and both have boats to rent as well as blast freezers to capture the beauty and freshness of your catch for the time to come. But don't let the fish wait for more than 12 months or the freshness will fade.

What makes this property unique

Alex has an intimate knowledge of fishing techniques and all the sweet spots north of town as well as some high producing sites south of town and near the Canadian boarder. No matter if you're looking for salmon or bottom fish, Alex has the spots for you

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