Visit and relax in Tenakee Springs

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Exceptional

2 bedroomsSleeps 789 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Tenakee Springs, AK

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Relax in a unique, small-town-Alaska setting and make memories. Located on Chichagof Island in Southeast Alaska, with ocean and mountain views, this cozy remodeled home has 5 beds to comfortably sleep 6 people. Keep an eye out for seals, sea lions, orcas or humpback whales cruising the inlet. Watch as bald eagles and great blue herons hunt for food at the water’s edge. Out the back windows you might catch deer grazing, or spot the occasional bear snitching berries. Enjoy hiking the trails, or skirt the edge of the beach at low tide where shore crabs, sculpins, sea stars and anemones hide out. Tenakee's Hot Springs Bath is right across the street. This home away from home has a shower, washer and dryer. The kitchen has a fridge/freezer, gas oven/range, dinnerware, and kitchen supplies including a coffee maker, toaster, microwave and fryer. Books and games are tucked away in the living room along with the TV/DVD player. A haven from the hustle and bustle of everyday life is waiting here for you.

Property manager

Laura Strong

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Tenakee Springs Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2,400 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Small children would need supervision near stairs.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Thank-you for taking your shoes off at the door.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tenakee Springs

Located in Tenakee Springs, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tenakee Springs, AK

Getting around

Tenakee, AK, United States (TKE-Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

‪Party Time Bakery - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Visit and relax in Tenakee Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Visit and relax in Tenakee Springs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Visit and relax in Tenakee Springs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Visit and relax in Tenakee Springs located?

Situated near the airport this cottage is in the city centre.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jackie A.

18 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful ocean side stay

The owners were very responsive, and went above and beyond to check in with us throughout our stay! They even helped us out when we forgot something there. The house was clean and had all of the amenities we needed. It is right by the dock and there is a cart to use if you have items that are harder to carry. I would recommend this house to anyone coming to Tenakee! The hot springs are a short walk away, and a great way to unwind and warm up!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

10 Feb 2024

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

Great house

Very nice house that was clean and well layed out with everything you would need for an extended stay.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

26 Aug 2023

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

Great place to stay wile fishing

Nice location, host was excellent.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

22 Aug 2023

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

AK Fishing Trip

Very nice home base for a group of us in AK for a fishing trip. Love Tenakee. Very quiet and laid back. Laura is available and very helpful as needed. Really enjoyed our trip.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nico F.

31 July 2023

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

Wonderful host and accommodations.

The Forget Me Not checked ALL our boxes for our 1 week stay in Tenakee Springs. Laura is the best host, she was easily accessible and answered our questions quickly and effortlessly. The house is very clean and efficient. We were 4 adults and two kids. 3 different sleeping areas upstairs gave everyone privacy. The bathroom has a small shower, full laundry, and lots of towels for all the soaking and swimming adventures. The living room has awesome views of the inlet and we did see orca whales while sitting on the couch! The kitchen is fully functional with a nice table for meals. Plenty of hooks for hanging jackets and rain pants. Filtered water for drinking is provided. The deck is partially covered with clear plastic and lounge chairs provide an excellent place to sit and watch the world go by, even if it's raining. The yard is abundant with Laura's garden in full bloom. What more can you ask for? How about a cart provided to haul your gear the 200 yards to the ferry terminal, check. The house is steps from the Tenakee Springs bathhouse which has men's and women's hours. All the soak times and more about Tenakee Springs are conveniently laid out in the informational folder provided by Laura. During our stay the new baker in town opened the Bakery right across the street, we filled up on cinnamon rolls, coffee, and she even made a pie for us! I cannot emphasize enough how much we felt at home in Laura's house. We look forward to staying there again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan and Joe G.

23 July 2023

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

Fantastic Cottage!

We had a fantastic time at the forget-me-not cottage in Tenakee. The cottage has everything you need. The washer/dryer was an extra bonus for us so we could wash our clothes! You could tell by the attention to the details that a lot of work was put into the cottage. It has a beautiful view of the inlet. Very comfortable and cozy and we loved it! Laura and Uriah are perfect hosts and helped us meet some of the people of Tenakee who are very welcoming. It was an amazing trip for us and we are hoping to return next summer.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

8 July 2023

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

Great place and host.

We love our time at Laura’s place. Laura checked in with us about each day and made sure we were doing good. We needed a high chair and she found one for us to use during our stay. We hope to come back and stay at her cottage again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyler K.

27 Apr 2023

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

Best place to stay in Tenakee

Laura was very accommodating and the place was very comfortable for my coworkers and I. Would stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John V.

14 Feb 2023

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

Nice Location with Ocean View

Nice little house with lots of history and beautiful view of the ocean. Has all amenities needed and great location by seaplane dock and the store. Hosts are very responsive and helpful with any needs!

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

30 Nov 2022

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

Tenakee Thanksgiving

Great spot with a great host. This is the perfect place to truly get away from it all.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

31 Aug 2022

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

Great location, great host, great cottage!

Cottage was in the perfect location and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Host was very easy to communicate with, very responsive. The dryer was definitely handy to have on wet days. Would definitely book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danika S.

28 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful home in Tenakee!

We were looking for a place to rent that could accommodate 2 couples and we found this gem; the Forget Me Not cabin. Just around the corner from the store, the springs, the ferry dock and up from the bus stop - the location was perfect. During our four day stay we met all the members of the Strong family, the house owners, which made our stay even more lovely. They offered us hiking suggestions, showed us mink and marten skulls, helped us find swings in the woods, and treasures on the beach. We even learned about how they raised a gosling! We couldn't imagine how our stay could've been better. We bathed at the bath house, cooked meals in the kitchen, slept soundly listening to the ocean. Delightful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

14 Aug 2022

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

Cute!!!

Laura’s place was awesome and thankful for our crew to stay there

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

5 July 2022

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

Best weekend ever!

This property does not disappoint! It’s so cute and located so close to the store & bath house which is very convenient. The house had everything we needed to cook all our meals, the shower pressure in the bathroom was outstanding (everyone raves about the amazing shower pressure) Laura our Host was so fabulous and helped us out when we forgot to pack some extra items and was very easy to communicate with. We will definitely be back again to stay at Laura’s cute rental!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laura Strong

We live in Tenakee Springs, with our 3 kids, and are excited to share our corner of the world with travelers. We enjoy getting outside in the summer and fall to fill our pantry and freezers with fish, meat, berries and greens. Gardening, foraging, woodwork, commercial trolling, beach combing, low tiding, home school and hiking are a few other things that keep us busy. Our home has been available as a vacation rental since July of 2022. Since then, we've had the chance to meet some really nice people, and see the beauty and charm of this area afresh through their eyes.

Why they chose this property

Whale watching has always been #1 on my list of favorite things here where we live. Sitting on the front deck with a cup of coffee, watching the world go by or reading a book is a close second. Neighbors stop in to touch base, and say hello, and even those that don't get along, will step in to lend a hand when help is needed.