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

Apartment in Ketchikan with kitchen and patio

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
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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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Unit size: 750 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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 neighborhood

Map
Ketchikan, AK

What's nearby

  • Misty Fiords National Monument - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Creek Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tongass Historical Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port of Ketchikan - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arctic Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bush Pilots' Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Annabelle's Famous Keg and Chowderhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Alaskan Oysters - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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, Port of Ketchikan, and PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center. Southeast Alaska Discovery Center and Tongass Historical Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

norma c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place we might be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Was an amazing stay, very comfortable and an amazing spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this place is beautiful the p
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the Bear Den!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home base

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible view, perfect location

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, great location, easy access.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cozy place, all you could ask for!

This was a beautiful spacious place that was a very nice spot to bring the kiddos!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Wonderful place! Great location, clean, comfortable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serhiy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Very nice place 👌
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!

We loved our stay. Brenda and Don thought of everything and we were very comfortable!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tommy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ketchikan adventures

Ketchikan adventures My time was awesome. The host was friendly and welcoming, and the amenities were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoy Ketchikan

Great central location. Loved morning coffee on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Alaskan getaway’

This is the 2nd time I’ve stayed at this property and again it was perfect! We were in town to do some fishing and this was the best location for everything we needed and wanted to do. Close to shopping, dining and boat docks. Will definitely stay again on the next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay! The space is beautiful and well set up! Communication was easy and fast. Lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eagles perch!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

chuck h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great little place appeared to be Brand New. Very clean and close to everything

I will definitely saty agin if its available when i return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week’s stay in Ketchikan AK

Outstanding, new and very clean apartment. My wife and I were very impressed with this rental, highly recommended !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Check out Ketchikan

We came down from Juneau to check out the area due to a possible job opportunity here. Lovely town. Has just what we need!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good experience!

We had a great stay, no problems, comfortable bed, very clean, beautiful views, nice neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023