Nestled amongst evergreen trees in Ketchikan, The Bear Den offers an ocean view from its private deck, living space and luxurious king size bed. Take advantage of the fully equipped kitchen or BBQ on the deck with outside seating, or walk to nearby restaurants and a grocery store. Explore hiking trails like Rain Bird Trail within walking distance or Deer Mountain trailhead just a short drive away.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill
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About this property
The Bear Den. Water view, eagle view, deer and black bear, cover deck and BBQ.
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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Water dispenser
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Ketchikan is home to this apartment. Misty Fiords National Monument and Creek Street are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Sands Beach State Marine Park and Refuge Cove State Recreation Site. Mariah Charters and Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Visit our Ketchikan travel guide
Is The Bear Den. Water view, eagle view, deer and black bear, cover deck and BBQ. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Bear Den. Water view, eagle view, deer and black bear, cover deck and BBQ.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Bear Den. Water view, eagle view, deer and black bear, cover deck and BBQ.?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Bear Den. Water view, eagle view, deer and black bear, cover deck and BBQ. located?
Situated in Ketchikan, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Misty Fiords National Monument and Port of Ketchikan. PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center and Southeast Alaska Discovery Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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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!
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.
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.
Lisa M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John
Jun 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
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!
Great location and easy to get to everything Ketchikan has to offer. Property is well thought out and perfect amenities. Would use again if visiting and recommend to friends who are visiting.
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
We loved the location to the Gateway Aquatic Center. Very nice accommodations & a comfortable stay overall.
The only thing I would nit-pick is that the cupboard with the glasses & coffee cups had a layer of something powdery under them.
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.
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!
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!
We very much enjoyed our stay. Accommodations were just as described, and we loved having a deck from which to enjoy our breakfast or the lovely sunset. It was perfectly private, and completely comfortable. Our hosts were super responsive communicators; my questions were typically answered within an hour. I also appreciated the generosity they extended by allowing us to store our luggage at the beginning and end of our stay. I would definitely go back to the Bears Den the next time I go to Ketchikan.
Mary C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Willard Everett
Sep 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
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.
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