Comfortable Living on a Rugged Island

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Welcome to The Catch! You home away from home on Kodiak Island!

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Arctic Entryway. A place to drop your gear before relaxing in your home.

Looking toward the great room and entry.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Kodiak, AK

Russian-American Magazin14 min walk
Kodiak Laboratory Aquarium and Touch Tank16 min walk
Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park7 min drive
Kodiak, AK (ADQ)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy the rugged beauty and pristine wilderness of Alaska's Emerald Isle alongside the comfort and amenities of home! Our home sleeps up to 6 people and features all new appliances and furnishings. Look outside to see the striking view of a busy ocean channel that feeds the second largest fishing port in the United States! Whether hunting, fishing, sightseeing, or more you will love your stay at our house. Also, if you need a rental vehicle we have two trucks ready for use! The trucks are available during summer month at $139/day. Inquire with owner for availability during your stay.

Property manager

Stephen Foreman

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kodiak

Located in Kodiak, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Woody Island State Recreation Site and Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, while Russian-American Magazin and Alutiiq Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kodiak, AK

What's nearby

Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church - 13 min walk
Russian-American Magazin - 14 min walk
Alutiiq Museum - 15 min walk
Kodiak Laboratory Aquarium and Touch Tank - 16 min walk
Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

Kodiak, AK (ADQ) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
‪Island Espresso - ‬6 min walk
‪Henry's Great Alaskan Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
‪Noodles - ‬9 min walk
‪Harborside Fly By - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable Living on a Rugged Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable Living on a Rugged Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable Living on a Rugged Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable Living on a Rugged Island located?

Located in the heart of Kodiak, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church and Russian-American Magazin. Alutiiq Museum and Kodiak Laboratory Aquarium and Touch Tank are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Ogden

22 Aug 2023

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

Great Stay

Communication was awesome. Property was just as advertised and just what we needed. Stephan is easy to work with and very responsive.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Fairbanks, AK

24 July 2023

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

Comfort in Kodiak

Clean, well furnished. Even had sharp knives. Great deck. Good view of the channel and boats going by. Very cordial and responsive host. We would stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irvin P.

12 July 2023

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

Thanks for a great place to stay.

We were in Kodiak for our Grandsons wedding. The Catch is a comfortable place to stay and Stephen is a great host. We enjoyed watching the boat traffic and seeing Loons and Eagles from our deck. Sadly we could not use the fireplace. We would have enjoyed this as it was rainy and chilly while we visited. We also rented our vehicle from Stephen, an added bonus.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 June 2023

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

Going home

This trip was a gift to my siblings for my brothers 69th birthday. I was born in Kodiak and have not been back since we left base. My brother however has always considered Kodiak HOME. It was a joy to be able to take him home. I rented the house and our vehicle from Stephen, and a whale watching excursion. I couldn't be happier with the service he provided. Hands down the best VRBO host I have worked with.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 May 2023

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

Jim Hailey

Great place with everything needed. I highly recommend this property

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

28 Aug 2022

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

Nice property

The location and size fit our group well. The view was very nice. It was great to be able to cook our catch each evening. It was easy to contact the owner and he replied quickly when I had questions.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K., Alaska

13 June 2022

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

Great Premier host in Kodiak, comes with rental car, boat tours optional, super convenient

I recommend Stephen (premier host) for Kodiak stays. He went out of his way to get us in early. He supplied us with rental car, ample coffee, chocolate and bear spray (all we needed). He was terrific. The property is a great base camp location. The deck & living area have excellent views of the channel, and walk-able to downtown. The deck was a great add. Watching boats come & go was terrific. Recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

20 Aug 2021

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

Very good experience!

We stayed at The Catch 3 years ago, and were impressed enough to stay there again. We love the open living space and kitchen, and you can’t beat the view! Stephen promptly replied to our questions, and we rented a great truck from him as well. Although it is located on a fairly busy street, the place was nice and quiet. We recommend The Catch!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

8 July 2021

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

Great place to stay in Kodiak

Nicely decorated house. Clean with great views. Close to most everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Twyla D.

1 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend get away

The location and views from property were wonderful. It was very easy to communicate with the owner. We enjoyed our visit to Kodiak.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The place is nice. Close to town and marinas, that was good for us. Easy to get a hold of owner for any issues. Way better that staying at a hotel.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cona V.

9 Sept 2019

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

Very nice apartment and host. Very recommend

Everything was great

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia B.

1 Sept 2019

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

Great Views & Great Location!

We had a wonderful stay in Kodiak. Stephen was very helpful and responsive. We came with our kids and enjoyed using the kitchen and socializing in the great room. The views of the boats traveling in and out of the channel, the float planes taking off and landing on Near Island, and the whales feeding in the distant water made our stay extra special. We also rented the truck which made our trips to the store and coffee shops very easy. The home is in good walking distance to almost everything, but the truck was nice for getting out to our hiking spots and Safeway/Walmart. Stephen also took us whale watching one night. We had great weather and I definitely recommend taking this special boat tour. It's a great way to see the Island from a different perspective. Plus the whale watching was fantastic too.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

todd s.

28 Aug 2019

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

Great experience

Stephen was awesome to work with, very attentive and personally meet us and walked us through the house. Beautiful views, comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen. We rented the truck which served us well.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

25 July 2019

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

A unique Alaska experience.

What you see in the pictures is what you get. The place is clean and well appointed and decorated. The location is convenient on a relatively busy st., but overlooks a deep blue water channel behind and you could entertain yourself just watching the boats drive by from the comfort of your living room. You can also walk to several restaurants and museums, so it is a terrific home base to explore Kodiak. Stephen is terrific. A school counselor in Kodiak, so a real community member who can give you a sense of the place. He was super responsive to our questions and needs but also gave us privacy -- perfect balance of friendliness and allowing space for privacy. We also rented a truck from Stephen which allowed us to do day trips to local beaches. Surfer and Fossil Beaches were terrific, with Gray whales spouting regularly just a few hundred yards off shore and some cool tidal pools.

10/10 Excellent

David F.

13 July 2019

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

Perfect base to explore Kodiak

Lovely views, good location, all-in-all a welcoming home and Stephen as a truly great host. This all creates a perfect blend that makes The Catch a perfect base for a several days’ discovery of Kodiak. The four of us just loved it and we do hope we will come back one day...

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

13 Sept 2018

Great experience !

Instead of writing a lengthy review I will just say when we go back to Kodiak we will be staying at the "catch" and there is not a finer person to deal with than Stephen Foreman!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

31 Aug 2018

Clean, bright, and comfortable, with a view of the ocean channel!

This house had everything the four of us needed: lots of space to spread out including a spacious entryway to take off our boots and jackets, plenty of amenities, and a great view of the channel. Stephen checked with us our first day to make sure everything was OK, which we thought was a nice personal touch. Bald eagles were soaring by the living room window (close!) every day. And his truck came in very handy, as we drove the entire length of the Kodiak road system! We highly recommend this place!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

6 Aug 2018

Fantastic stay!!

Our stay at The Catch was fantastic .More than enough room for the six of us,with a great location on Kodiak.Will most defiantly go back in the future!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S., Texas, USA

15 Sept 2017

Perfect base camp for exploring Kodiak.

My group of fishing buddies made this our base camp for several excursions around Kodiak. The house was a nice, clean, comfortable, and well appointed place to relax in the evenings and enjoy the great view. I plan to bring my wife and daughters to Kodiak and will definitely be staying here again. Owners were very helpful in assisting me with planning out our trip as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mathew L., Irwin

2 Sept 2017

It's a great Catch

This is our first review of the Catch. We have been there 2 years in a row and already planning on next year. The house is located on the main road in town. That's not a problem, but a plus. Most everything you're looking for except fishing is located in town. We were a group of four adults and we thoroughly enjoy the comforts this home provides us while on our fishing vacation. The pictures are very accurate, and the owners are excellent to work with. The mud room is great tool for us fisherman with gear. We have grown quite comfortable with the Catch and highly recommend the house.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

18 Aug 2017

We had a great time

This is a fantastic house with a great view in Kodiak. We would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

15 Aug 2017

Two thumbs up!

Nicely done. Very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Don V.

17 July 2017

Clean, comfortable with good views of the beautiful ocean and mountains

The home was as advertised, clean, comfortable with a good view of the beautiful bay and mountains. Kodiak has incredible sights. Having the truck available was very helpful and appreciated. Be sure to bring or buy whatever you need - salt, pepper, conditioner, laundry detergent, etc and be prepared to do some chores at the end of your stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark J., Bozeman, MT

20 Oct 2016

In one word..OUTSTANDING!!!!

We rented Stephens property for a weeklong stay in Kodiak during our annual fishing trip. Over the years we've stayed in motels, but this was far more comfortable and at a comparable cost. Stephen was an excellent host and responded quickly to any questions that we had. Our party consisted of four guys and it was nice to have plenty of room for us and all our gear. Everyday we returned with wet waders and rain jackets, that were hung downstairs in the laundry/boiler room to quickly dry. A large living room, kitchen and dining room provided space to prep meals, eat and relax. The bedrooms all had plenty of space with comfortable beds. We never felt crowded and quickly got used to our home away from home. The location is extremely convenient, with parking immediately by the front door. This was important as we loaded/unloaded gear from the car everyday. We were literally just minutes from downtown and the grocery store. It was exactly what we were looking for. I would certainly use this property again for a future visit to Kodiak.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2016

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Foreman

This property is owned by Stephen and Kelli Foreman. We have been Kodiak locals for 15 years after first growing up in Nebraska. We have 3 young boys (12, 10, & 6) that keep us quite busy and entertained:) I (Stephen) work as an educator in the Kodiak Island Borough School District during the winter and captain a whale watch tour in the summer while Kelli works at the Kodiak Baptist Mission. We enjoy gill netting for salmon, long-lining for halibut, sport fishing, kayaking, backpacking, hiking, and exploring our beautiful island. We continue to be amazed and blessed to call this place home! It is with much joy that we offer you a great place to stay during your unforgettable Kodiak experience. Come and see!

Why they chose this property

Kodiak is an awe inspiring, untouched treasure. All who visit are taken aback by its breathtaking views and rugged terrain. After 15 years of island life we are daily amazed by Kodiak's beauty and opportunity for adventure. After a busy day out playing, the warm, inviting, home atmosphere will be the perfect place to unwind with family and friends. Our home will afford you the opportunity to experience Kodiak how we do, away from a crowded hotel, with an amazing channel view, and for a reasonable price.