Hosts: Nicole & James Church (click here to meet them)
Guestrooms: 4 + 1 apartment.
Address: Black Bear Inn, P.O. Box 9300, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901 USA
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Telephone: (907) 225.4343 (Ketchikan),
(760) 740.9143 (San Diego)
Email: blackbearalaska@aol.com
Activities/Attractions: Ketchikan is well known as the salmon capital of the world and a paradise for sport fishermen and naturalists alike. During the summer months, our town bustles with visitors from all over the world. This beautiful town is located on the western coast of Revillagigedo Island, near the southernmost boundary of Alaska. It is 679 miles north of Seattle and 235 miles south of Juneau. Enjoy:
- sailing
- hiking on the many trails maintained by the State
- ice skating
- cross country skiing
- snowmobiling
- fishing is popular all year round
- the Salmon Derby
- the Blueberry Arts Festival
- the Winter Arts Festival
... just to name a few. Ketchikan has one of the most thriving artistic communities in the United States. There is also community theater which offers many live productions throughout the year, dozens of art galleries and several musical events featuring well known artists.
Multilevel decking wraps around the house providing outstanding spots to sit back and watch wildlife, float planes, barges, fishing boats, world-class yachts, and cruise ships. The outdoor Jacuzzi, on the waters edge, is the most romantic place to watch Ketchikan’s majestic sunsets. There is an outdoor barbeque area and a fish cleaning area for the catch of the day.
General Information: Welcome to Black Bear Inn ... Ketchikan's newest and finest vacation rental ... this elegant, waterfront Inn was designed for guest’s privacy and relaxation. Completed in 2005 its unique furnishings, décor and numerous amenities can only be matched by the finest of hotels. All of the Black Bear’s rooms overlook the water and show case Alaskan artist’s paintings, prints and photographs.
It is the perfect place for large gatherings, family retreats, business groups, wedding parties and special occasions. You can rent the whole house, the one-bedroom luxury apartment, or one bedroom. The entire rental can accommodate up to 20 people.
- main house has four distinctive, beautifully appointed
guest bedrooms
- private entrances and baths
- fireplaces
- flat screen TV’s with DVD and VCR
players
- refrigerators
- phones and wireless Internet
- The Eagles Nest, a one-bedroom suite, is on the top
floor of the Inn and has its own private entrance and covered
porch
- well-designed kitchen offers top of the line
appliances, a crystal chandelier, Italian tile work and everything
you need to prepare that special meal
- three eating areas are provided for privacy or to
accommodate large groups
- living room has a warm luxurious feel enhanced by a
hand built designer fireplace in the corner
- a leather couch makes into a queen bed when
needed
- the room has a flat panel TV, a DVD and VCR player, a
game and movie cabinet and a library
- full bathroom and spacious laundry room off the living
area
- laundry has an ironing area and an upright fish
freezer
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The Inn provides free local phone calling and free use of a copy, scan and fax machine. The Inn is non- smoking, but covered porches can be used for smoking. The house has Sirius satellite surround sound and free Wireless high speed Internet everywhere on the property.
Payment Accepted: Personal checks and Visa or Master Card are accepted.
Rates: (Prices quoted in US Dollars).
$145/night/double or single (Inn)
$40/each additional guest (Inn)
$200/night/single or double (Apt.)
$40/each additional guest (Apt.)
Continental breakfast and snacks are always available.
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