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

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Interior
Living area
Living area
Private outside entrance with private deck
Like a tree house!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ketchikan, AK
  • Port of Ketchikan
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Stedman–Thomas Historic District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Creek Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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 manager

Don & Brenda Loughman
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ketchikan

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.
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Ketchikan, AK

What's nearby

  • Misty Fiords National Monument - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port of Ketchikan - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dolly's House Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Stedman–Thomas Historic District - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Creek Street - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alaska Fish House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dolly's House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sourdough Cocktail Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Arctic Bar & Liquor Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Annabelle's Famous Keg and Chowderhouse - ‬16 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.

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.?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

ROGER B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Little surprised
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 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

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Soo easy and convenient.
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

Kurt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second home!
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!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 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

douglas w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Little Place
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute 1 bedroom
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eonderful
Beautiful place and so relaxing. Love it and would consider it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willard Everett

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Lorie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New, clean apartment.
Great location. Very clean apartment with a full kitchen. BBQ available. Great view off the back deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

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

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Den Perfection
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip to Ketchikan
This was a great play to stay and we highly recommend! We loved sitting out on the deck and enjoying the nature. We even saw a black bear below the deck and tons of eagles! The owners were so helpful and very accommodating during our stay. Will definitely try to stay there again if we get the chance to come back. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Don & Brenda Loughman

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Welcome! We are Brenda and Don Loughman. We have raised four beautiful children here in Ketchikan and now enjoy play time with our six grandchildren that we are so lucky to have all residing in right here in Ketchikan. Avid boaters, we love to be out on the water, fishing and exploring whenever we can.
Don owns a local construction company "Woodwright Construction" which will someday be passed down to his two sons. Brenda runs her own company as well "Computer Access" that serves people with low vision to assist in computer skills.

Why they chose this property

When looking for a lot to build our dream home we knew we wanted to be in town within short walking distance of schools, shops and stores and we also wanted to have a view of Ketchikan's waterfront, Tongasss Narrows. We bought this property as an undeveloped, wooded hillside lot. Although we could have cut all of the trees for a totally unobstructed view, we chose to keep most of them. With the house being built on a hill side, looking at the waterfront through the trees gives it a feel of being in a tree house. The bonus we received from leaving these trees is that the area immediately surrounding the house has now become a haven for Bald Eagles and their young. In the summer months its not uncommon to see 10-15 Bald Eagles keeping a watchful eye for fish scraps from the fish processing plant (Philips Cold Storage) below. One particular year there were so many eagles that we needed to go to the water front to get a proper count of all the white heads in these trees; we counted 80!

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