The Bear Den. Water view, eagle view, deer and black bear, cover deck and BBQ.

Ketchikan, Alaska
$258 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

The Bear Den is nestled high amongst the evergreen trees where the bald eagles and Ravens fly and the deer and occasional black bears roam. You will have an ocean view from the private covered deck, the living space as well as when you are relaxing on the luxurious king size bed.

If you feel like cooking, use the fully equipped kitchen or the BBQ on the deck with outside seating. Don’t want to cook on vacation The Bear Den is walking distance to several restaurants, a grocery store and the downtown district which includes historical Creek Street. We have both a local brewery as well as a distillery.

Ketchikan is one of the busiest float planes sites in the world. It is wonderful to look out the window as they are taking off and landing.


The Rain Bird hiking trail is a five minute walk away and for a challenge, the Deer Mountain trailhead is only a five minute drive.

Ketchikan has many opportunities for visitors to experience Alaska. Fishing charters, whale watching, kayaking, ATVs and a logging show are just a few of the options. You can also walk to the Totem Heritage Museum, The Ketchikan Historical museum or the Southeast Discovery Center.

The Bear Den is located on the lower level of our multi-level cliff side home overlooking the Tongass Narrows. It has it’s own private set of stairs on the right side as you walk down the driveway. Parking is available at street level, just look for the “Bear Den” sign.

We have a swing set, basketball hoop and trampoline and outdoor fire pit which you are welcome to use.


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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Local Culture & Ecosystem Education Unit Size: 750 Sq Ft (70 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Water Dispenser
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Trampoline Travel Crib
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • John

    Submitted Jun 11, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    We very much enjoyed our stay. It has all needed amenities including laundry which we did use one day after one of our excursions. If we come back to Ketchikan we would stay here again.

  • Willard Everett

    Submitted Sep 20, 2023

    Stayed Sep 14, 2023

    Beautiful views, very comfortable, excellent King-size bed. Everything brand new. Hosts through of every need in terms of utensils, streaming TV availability. The stairs are a bit daunting for us older beings. BBQ useful. Covered deck views the inside passage. Very comfortable, highly recommended.

  • Lisa

    Submitted Jul 27, 2023

    Stayed Jul 15, 2023

    We had a great stay! The space is beautiful and well set up! Communication was easy and fast. Lovely place.

  • Tara H.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 12, 2026

    Always Amazing. 10/10

  • Chelsea M.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Nov 24, 2025

    Always my favorite place to stay!

  • Tara H.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Great place to stay. Cozy and perfect.

  • Megan S.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    Everything about the bear den was perfect! Comfortable, cozy and clean. It has been my favorite place to ever stay! We saw an eagle in the tree right off the front porch! The scenery was amazing and it was so nice to do a fishing charter and go back to a house to make the food you just caught. We enjoyed every single day in Ketchikan and it was so nice to have a wonderful place to relax in the afternoons on the porch and sleep well so the next day you can get up and explore again! Great place to make memories! We will be back!

  • jeff h.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    Beautiful, Clean Accommodation. Owners take great pride in keeping this up.Amazing views of the Sound, you can see Cruise Ships, Float Planes and Bald Eagles Flying in between the trees.Very thoughtfully equipped with so many small but important items. (i.e. earplugs for snorers...)Kitchen has everything to cook if you so desire. (We cooked fresh Salmon)Without a doubt the best Vacation Accommodation I've stayed at!!A Big Shout out to Don and Brenda for their efforts!!Thanks, Jeff and Diane

  • Jaeson H.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    Perfect place to stay for you and your family! The hosts were very kind and family oriented, you feel safe in the neighborhood, and the views are unmatched! We would stay here again if we ever make the trip again!

  • Bruce W.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 12, 2025

    The apartment was very clean, in a good location, and had every thing we needed. Even lots of seasonings. We had a very good time. The only downside was the apartment is on the ground floor with the owner's home above. We could always hear walking above, but one day, there was running, stomping, a loud crash, etc. It was a rainy day, and we were trying to relax and read. I believe the grandkids were visiting, and they couldn't go outside either.

  • Colleen R.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Wonderful property and it was in the perfect location for us. Nice views from our windows, comfortable, and just all around lovely place. We could easily walk to the historic downtown. We also had rented a car which was nice to have to drive north and south to various hiking locations and sights. We would definitely recommend staying at this VRBO.

  • norma c.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    Really nice place we might be back

  • Dave W.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    Everything about this place is beautiful the p

  • James G.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    The Bear Den was a great home base for our family of 4 in Ketchikan. We could easily head into town or south to see eagles and bears, or head north for open views and whale watching. The balcony was a great place to end the day with family games and a view. Comfy beds and setup. Loved this property.

  • Pam C.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    This place was ideal for us, and met all our needs. Close to everything, a lovely view of trees and the waterfront, and the hosts were very accommodating. Highly recommend this place and Ketchikan.

  • Lisa M.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    We absolutely loved Don and Brenda’s place. Location is walking distance to everything including public bus to both totem parks. Views are spectacular and the trees off the deck are full of eagles. Everything was perfect.

  • Conrad H.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2025

    Stayed Mar 6, 2025

    Was an amazing stay, very comfortable and an amazing spot!

  • Vitaliy K.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Jan 6, 2025

    Came to Ketchikan for business and I’m glad I picked this place, nice and private, great view, easy to get to and very clean. Thank you Don.

  • ROGER B.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    The property was very nice. It was very clean and very up to date. Even though they live on the premises I can only assume that the hosts felt that they did not want to impose upon our privacy. They never introduced themselves. I couldn't tell you what they look like. Never checked in on us to see how we were enjoying their place. I don't need to be babysitted but I just found it a little unusual compared to all the other informative and friendly hosts that we have stayed with on the numerous times we have visited Ketchikan.

  • tommy c.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    Ketchikan adventures My time was awesome. The host was friendly and welcoming, and the amenities were amazing!

  • Anne A.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    This little apartment was perfect. The bed was devine. The place warm. Watching the trees in the windy storm was lovely.The branches seemed to dance. The host was very accomodating, we had parking in the driveway and felt very much at home. Thank you to our hosts!

  • Serhiy M.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    Very nice place ?

  • Melissa R.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    The location is just stunning. The views are amazing and it's so close to town you can walk. The furnishing are well thought out and really make this place feel like home.

  • Kurt H.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 6, 2024

    The property exceeded all of our expectations! It was so quaint and cozy! The king size bed was very soft and comfortable! The shower was nice and i loved the shampoo dispenser so much, I ordered one! But our favorite part was the outdoor eating area! Loved the stringnof lights around the deck! Thank you Don and Brenda for a wonderful stay!

  • chuck h.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 9, 2024

    This was truly a great place to stay. The house was stocked with all of the essentials and sparkling Clean! I would definately recommend this place and stay there again myself. Chuck Hayden

  • douglas w.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    A nice place at the top of the hill on Water Street/2nd Ave. Small efficiency nestled in the woods, very comfortable, excellent facilities with stove, oven, and refrigerator for cooking our own meals. Nice walk down the hill to town for shopping and dinner. Very Good Parking!! With the cramped Ketchikan parking conditions this property has Excellent parking, we never had a problem.

  • Amy H.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 18, 2024

    We loved our stay. Brenda and Don thought of everything and we were very comfortable!

  • Victor W.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    This was a beautiful spacious place that was a very nice spot to bring the kiddos!

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