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Bunkhouse Vacation Home-Home-Deluxe-Private Bathroom-Ocean View - Base Rate
- Free Wifi
The newly expanded Bunkhouse Vacation Home opened for guests in July of 2022. It is now an exceptional Alaska waterfront Vacation retreat th ...
The newly expanded Bunkhouse Vacation Home opened for guests in July of 2022. It is now an exceptional Alaska waterfront Vacation retreat that you will want to come back to Year after Year. Call Nicole now if you want more information or if you are ready to book the Bunkhouse for this summer or next. • The Bunkhouse is now a very inviting 1200 sq. ft. private vacation home that sits beside the main Inn and overlooks the Tongass Narrows. The original Bunkhouse was floated to our property in 1940 from a lumber mill on Yes Bay. In 2007 Jim moved it further onto our property, rebuilt it, and opened it as the Bunkhouse cabin. It has now been transformed into a very special couples get-a-way. • There are large picture windows throughout the house. Some overlook the ocean and others the gardens and lush forest and pathways around the Black Bear Inn. • There is a private sun deck all along the water side of the Bunkhouse with excellent views of the Inside Passage. • The elegant living room has 3 picture windows, a leather couch and love seat, two side chairs, a large electric fireplace and a 50 inch flat screen TV. There is high speed wireless internet throughout the Bunkhouse. • The Bunkhouse features a full kitchen and adjoining dining room, with a table and chairs for 8, a walk in pantry, and a washer and dryer. • The main bedroom has a memory foam/pillow top queen bed, a propane fireplace, and a sitting area with SIRIUS satellite radio, cable TV, and high speed wireless internet. The bathroom is off the main bedroom. It has a oversized sink and a large walk-in shower, hair dryer, toiletries and more things you might need. • There is a walk-in closet beside the bedroom. It also contains robes, bathroom supplies, towels, and an iron and ironing board. • The small second bedroom is next to the other bedroom and the back entrance to the house. It has a memory foam single captains bed and a beautiful view of the rock gardens. The bedroom walls are finished in white-washe
Amenities
- Alarm clock
- Desk
- Fireplace
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Refrigerator
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- High speed internet
- WiFi Internet
- Kitchen
- Heating
- Fan
- Soundproofing
- Clothes rack
- Sitting area
- Living room
- Dining area
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- Sofa
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- USB plugs / charging station
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Cooking appliance
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Memory foam mattress
- Linen provided
- Private entrance
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Radio
- Room/unit on ground floor
- Allergy free room/unit
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Grill
- Oven
- Dressing room
- Cleaning products
- Dining table
- Chocolate / cookies provided
- Trash can
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
- Blu-ray player
- Wide entrance to bedroom
- Hot tub
- TV/Cable hookup
- Laptop friendly workspace
- Fire ring/pit
Eagles Nest Apartment-Quad Room-Private Bathroom-Luxury-Ocean View
- Free Wifi
The Eagles Nest Vacation Rental Apartment is located on the top floor of the Black Bear Inn. It has its own private entrance and covered por ...
The Eagles Nest Vacation Rental Apartment is located on the top floor of the Black Bear Inn. It has its own private entrance and covered porch at the front of the Inn. This private one-bedroom luxury apartment is decorated in shades of blue, tan and cream. The artwork of Fred Machetanz, Sidney Laurence and Nathalie Parenteau is featured throughout the apartment. The Fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to cook your own meals. It has a gathering table for 4, a full refrigerator, a stove, and a dishwasher. The adjoining living area had 2 leather love seats, a flat panel TV, a DVD player, a radio with a CD player and a free-standing propane fireplace in the corner. The eating area and living area have wood floors, large wrap-around windows overlooking the ocean and mountains, and a freestanding propane fireplace. Bald Eagles perch on Spruce trees right outside the windows. Unforgettable sunsets can be seen from all the rooms. Decorative Italian porcelain and travertine adorn the kitchen counters, the bathroom, the laundry room, and the front foyer. There is a laundry room with a new, free to use, washer and dryer. The bedroom has plush carpet, a flat panel TV with DVD player, two memory foam/pillow top full-size beds, lots of dresser space and a large closet with glass doors. The room has luxury bedding, several different types of pillows to pick from and Terry cloth bathrobes. The bathroom has a large walk-in shower quality towels, a hairdryer, lots of toiletries and more is provided. The entire apartment is filled with beautiful furnishings. and free wireless high-speed Internet is also provided. Smoking is permitted on the closed-in front porch.
Amenities
- Alarm clock
- Desk
- Fireplace
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Refrigerator
- CD / DVD player
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Pay per view movies
- Kitchen
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Fan
- Clothes rack
- Wardrobe
- Living room
- Dining area
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- Carpeted floor
- Limited accessibility
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Cooking appliance
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Memory foam mattress
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Private entrance
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Wine glasses
- Coffee maker
- Radio
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Oven
- Cleaning products
- Dining table
- Trash can
- Connecting rooms
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
Bears Den-Suite-Triple room-Private Bathroom-Ocean View - Base Rate
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub & shower combination
The Bears Den suite is in the middle of the Inn on the first floor with easy access for those with limited mobility and an outstanding view ...
The Bears Den suite is in the middle of the Inn on the first floor with easy access for those with limited mobility and an outstanding view of Alaska's sunsets and has an inside and private outside entrance. There is a memory foam/pillow top queen size bed and a cozy sitting area with a mirrored closet in the main room. The bed has quality bedding and several different pillows to choose from. There is a flat panel TV and DVD and free high-speed Internet wireless. Five-Foot sliding glass doors separate the main room from the second bedroom. It has a pillow top daybed, microwave, frig and table and chairs for 3. The large glass windows across the front of the room overlook the ocean. Carl Brender paintings, Native wood carvings and warm deep rich fall colors adorn the walls. The large private bath features an oversized deep soaking tub and shower, two sinks, a coffee/tea maker and a makeup area. Terry bathrobes, a hair dryer, a coffee/tea maker, toiletries and more extras are provided.The porcelain tile work is outstanding.
Amenities
- Alarm clock
- Desk
- Refrigerator
- CD / DVD player
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Fan
- Soundproofing
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Dining area
- Carpeted floor
- Limited accessibility
- Carbon monoxide detector
- USB plugs / charging station
- Microwave
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Memory foam mattress
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Private entrance
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Wine glasses
- Radio
- Allergy free room/unit
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Cleaning products
- Dining table
- Trash can
- Connecting rooms
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
Homestead-Quad Room-Private Bathroom-Luxury-Ocean View
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub & shower combination
The Homestead suite is our largest unit in the B&B section of the Inn. It is dedicated to the host’s great-grandparents, Harriet and Forest ...
The Homestead suite is our largest unit in the B&B section of the Inn. It is dedicated to the host’s great-grandparents, Harriet and Forest Hunt who came to Alaska in 1898. It is on the far end of the first floor and has easy access from inside and outside the Inn and has an inside and outside entrance. The main room has a memory foam/pillow top queen size bed on the south wall and a memory foam/pillow top full-size bed on the east wall. There is room for a single rollaway bed, when needed. The room is richly appointed in muted shades of gold, mauve, and apricot. The beds have fine linens and several different pillows to choose from. There are quality furnishings and original artwork throughout the unit. There is an award-winning fireplace built into one wall across from two 5 ft mirrored closets. There is a writing desk next to the fireplace and a comfortable chair and ottoman on the other side of the room. The room feature family photos from the turn of the century and other interesting memorabilia. Everything possible has been done to assure that guests will feel right at home. There is a flat panel TV with DVD player in the main room and free high-speed Internet wireless throughout the unit. 6 ft sliding glass doors lead from the bedroom into the apartments second room. This glassed-in gathering room is the perfect place to sit and observe nature and watch the ocean, year round. It has a dining room table and 6 chairs, a full refrigerator, microwave, and a work counter. This room gets a lot of sun and has an outside door leading to a large open deck where there are more tables and chairs. This is a great spot to sit and watch for whales moving through the Inside Passage. The large private, mirrored bath has a deep, over-sized soaking tub and shower, two sinks, and lots of counter space. Terry bathrobes, a hairdryer, toiletries, and many other guest niceties are provided throughout the unit.
Amenities
- Alarm clock
- Desk
- Fireplace
- Refrigerator
- CD / DVD player
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Pay per view movies
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Fan
- Soundproofing
- Clothes rack
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Dining area
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- Carpeted floor
- Carbon monoxide detector
- USB plugs / charging station
- Microwave
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Memory foam mattress
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Private entrance
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Wine glasses
- Coffee maker
- Radio
- Travel cot
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Cleaning products
- Dining table
- Trash can
- Connecting rooms
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
- Blu-ray player
Ravens Haven-Triple room-Private Bathroom-Romantic-Ocean View - Base Rate
- Free Wifi
The Ravens Haven is perfect for honeymooners. It overlooks the ocean and has a great view of Alaska's sunsets. This second-floor suite has, ...
The Ravens Haven is perfect for honeymooners. It overlooks the ocean and has a great view of Alaska's sunsets. This second-floor suite has, a high seeling and 6 ft sliding glass doors that separate the two bedrooms. The second room has an outside entrance with a private spiral staircase that leads to the first-floor deck and on to the water’s edge. The main room has a memory foam/pillow top California King Bed, a beautifully designed corner propane fireplace, 6 ft. wide mirrored closet doors, and is decorated in lavenders, purples, and shadow beige. One of Fred Machetanz’s best polar bear paintings hangs above the bed. There is a flat screen TV and DVD. The other room has a quality twin daybed, a table with 3 chairs, a full refrigerator, and microwave. Quality bedding and several different pillows are provided for each bed, and free high-speed Internet wireless is available throughout the unit. The attached private bath has a coffee maker, a high cathedral ceiling with a large skylight, a glass walk-in shower and decorative porcelain tile on the counters and floor. Terry bathrobes, hairdryer, toiletries and much more is provided so that guests feel right at home.
Amenities
- Alarm clock
- Desk
- Fireplace
- Refrigerator
- CD / DVD player
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Pay per view movies
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Fan
- Soundproofing
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Dining area
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- Carpeted floor
- Limited accessibility
- Carbon monoxide detector
- USB plugs / charging station
- Microwave
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Memory foam mattress
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Private entrance
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Wine glasses
- Coffee maker
- Radio
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Large desk
- Cleaning products
- Dining table
- Trash can
- Connecting rooms
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
- Blu-ray player
Black Bear Inn Information
Description
The Black Bear Inn is perfectly located on the ocean at the edge of the Tongass National Forest, just 4 miles north of the heart of downtown Ketchikan and midway between the Islands most popular Totem parks, lakes, trails, and other attractions. The Inn welcomes, guests who are looking for one night, short term or extended stay lodging. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with native plants and 100 year old evergreens and ferns that live in the forest. There are several Summer gardens and viewing decks for bird and whale watching, and viewing Alaska's magnificent sunsets. The elegantly designed suites have fireplaces, cable TV, high speed wireless, glassed in waterfront rooms with outside entrances, dining tables, refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee and teapots. All of the units overlooking the water, have outstanding views and feature very clean, private baths with quality towels, toiletries, hair dryers and many other extras. All unit bathrooms have showers. The 2 units on the first floor of the Inn also have deep soaking tubs and double sinks. Quality furniture, beds, bedding and pillows, and fine Alaska art are the trademark of every unit. 2 Vacation Rentals are available for guests who desire more privacy and space. These rentals are luxurious, romantic units with everything needed for a comfortable extended stay. The Eagles Nest Apartment has a fully equipped kitchen and its own laundry room. The Bunkhouse Cabin has a small kitchenette and an open sun porch overlooking the Ocean. There is a Large Hot Tub and Summer Kitchen on the water’s edge with tables & chairs, fire pits, grills, refrigerators, and everything needed to cook a meal. It is open for all guests to use. The Inn provides Free laundry service, tour planning and booking service, pickup, and drop-off at the ferries & docks, and off-street parking. Guest are encouraged to rent a car to get the most out of their stay. For those who do not, public bus and taxes are available.
Jim and Nicole have been married 20 years. In 2004 they decided to build a small Inn. Nicole drew the house plans and with the help of one other man, they built it. It opened in July 2006. Jim is a fourth generation Alaskan who’s great grandfather, Forest Hunt, and great grandmother, Harriet Hunt, came to Alaska in 1898 lured by news of a rich quartz strike.They owned a meat market on Front Street. Their pet bear could sometimes be seen waiting outside the store. Forest was Ketchikan’s mayor and a state legislator for years. Harriet was an avid photographer. Her photos can be seen throughout Ketchikan. They owned Hunt’s Book and Novelty Store where you could “buy almost everything you want”. It closed in 1954. Jim grew up working in the family businesses. He was a DuPont explosive distributor, float plane pilot, tugboat operator, fisherman, & environmental cleanup/recycle specialist. He is always happy to share his knowledge about Alaska’s history and the topography of South East Alaska. Nicole is a former teacher and university & hospital administrator. She has degrees in education, art, and psychology. Landscaping & interior design are 2 of her favorite pastimes.
Cleaning and safety
- Disinfected between stays
- Hand sanitizer
- Contactless check-in/out
- High-touch surfaces disinfected
- Linens washed to local guidelines
- Mattress and pillow protectors
- Washable duvet covers
- Reduced occupancy
- Sanitized tableware
Amenities
- Baggage store
- BBQ/Picnic area
- Books, DVD, games
- Free high speed internet
- Free WiFi internet
- Porter / concierge service
- Wakeup call
- Outdoor hot tub
- Laundry
- High speed internet
- Meet & greet service
- Ticketing service
- Cleaning service
- Transport service
- Garden
- Terrace
- Ice machine
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Breakfast lounge
- Housekeeping - weekly
- Express check in
- Express check out
- Safe deposit box
- Private beach area
- Massage services
- Kitchen/kitchenette
- Outdoor fireplace
- Sun terrace
- Pet(s) live on property
- Well lit path(s) to entrance
- Library
- Wide entrance to property
Parking
- On-site parking
- Free parking
- Accessible parking
- Recreational vehicle parking
Business Facilities
- Desk working station
Dining
- Continental breakfast
- Free breakfast
Policies
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Check in4:00 PM 9:00 PM
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Check out11:00 AM
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Child PolicyChildren welcome
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Smoking PolicyNo smoking
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PetsPets by arrangement
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Parties AllowedParties not allowed
Accessibility
First-floor units are accessible to those with limited walking and stair climbing abilities. All guests should be able to maneuver 3 to 5 steps on their own. Many of the interior doorways are not wide enough for wheelchairs.
Directions
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Road from ferry terminal (2.3 miles)
The Inn is 2.3 miles North of the airport and ferry terminals. Turn left and head north when you leave the terminals. (If you turn right you will go downtown where the cruise ships are docked.)
We are on the water side of the road, one mile past the stop light at the Don King Rd turn off.
Our buildings are gray with red trim. There is a small Black Bear on top of the mailbox.
We are three houses before the car wash. If you pass the car wash you have gone too far.
The Inn has free off-street parking on site and additional parking for RVs, boats and boat trailers nearby.
If you do not have a car, we are on the city bus route and cabs are readily available.
Free Alaska Marine Highway Ferry Terminal and Airport Town Side Ferry Terminal pick up and drop-off can be provided. It must be arranged for in advance.
The Inn is just 4 miles North of downtown Ketchikan, in the Tongass National forest, midway between the Islands most popular attractions. It is just two and a half miles from Ward Lake and the areas finest hiking trails.