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THE FISHING SHACK - NEWLY REMODELED IN 2023

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WELL STOCKED KITCHEN
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Dining

Overview of THE FISHING SHACK - NEWLY REMODELED IN 2023

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Check out the area

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Ketchikan, AK
  • Popular LocationTotem Bight State Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Ketchikan22 min drive
  • Popular LocationCreek Street22 min drive
  • AirportKetchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

THE FISHING SHACK - NEWLY REMODELED IN 2023

For the past 9 years, my buddies and I have been fishing in Ketchikan every summer. For the last 3 years we have joked about buying a house to give us a more permanent home in Alaska.

Well, last year I retired, pulled the trigger and bought an old abandoned shack that hadn't been lived in for the past 4 years.

I started with a brand-new roof. Added a brand-new deck. All new doors. Replaced windows. Then started an entire remodel of the inside that was completed April of 2023. The exterior has been stabilized, but still has a lot of work left to do.

The interior is where I've spent most of my focus. New appliances, new sheetrock, paint, furniture, TVs, beds, cabinets, flooring, new washing machine and dryer. EVERTHING has been re-done compared to what it originally looked like.

It is a really cool fishing shack!
It is located out north by Clover Pass and Knudson Cove. Perfect for fishermen heading out!

It is also less than one mile from South Point Higgins Beach which boasts the best sunsets in Ketchikan. After a successful day on the water, you and your fishing buddy can walk hand in hand down to the waterfront and experience the best view Alaska has to offer. (Rated 4.9 stars on Google reviews)

I have owned rentals before in St. George, UTAH and had a perfect 5-star rating. I don't want that to be jeopardized, that's why I'm letting you know it is a "work in progress". If you want the perfect, completely remodeled cabin that looks great on a postcard . . . this is NOT your place. The exterior looks a bit rough still. But the inside is AWESOME!

If you are concerned about anything, please reach out to me before booking. I want to make sure you won't be disappointed with my "work in progress".

We have a BBQ grill, big pot to boil crabs in, crab crackers and hammers . . . a mud room to take off wet clothing . . . TV's in every bedroom and living room . . . comfortable beds and pillows, and everything else you'll need to feed your X and Y chromosomes. And this place doesn't suck for the ladies either. My wife has done a good job making sure it has enough class to cater to couples and families and not just smelly fishermen. This place is really cool.

Upgrades are continually happening and my wife has helped me with wall hangings and decorations since these pictures were taken.

I hope you make as many memories at my little fishing shack as me and my buddies intend on making.
Again, any questions . . . please reach out to me before booking.

Property manager

ROGER NIX
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Private kitchen
Picture Perfect on the Water with large deck for spotting whales, eagles & more!
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (4 reviews)
Picture Perfect on the Water with large deck for spotting whales, eagles & more!

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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

Ketchikan

Located in Ketchikan, this vacation home is near the beach. Creek Street and Stedman–Thomas Historic District are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Ketchikan and Settlers Cove State Recreational Site. Mariah Charters and Grindall Island State Marine Park are also worth visiting.
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Ketchikan, AK

What's nearby

  • Totem Bight State Park - 6 min drive
  • Settlers Cove State Recreational Site - 11 min drive
  • Misty Fiords National Monument - 19 min drive
  • Port of Ketchikan - 22 min drive
  • Creek Street - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Green Coffee Bean Company - 11 min drive
  • Ward Cove Deli & Liquor - 10 min drive
  • Dockside Galley - 6 min drive
  • Fishermens Galley - 6 min drive
  • Last Frontier Restaurant - 4 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fishing Trip
Flawless. Wonderfully renovated. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Strawberry Rd
Property is awesome - nice deck, well stocked, everything you need
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Ketch me if you Kan!
We had an incredible stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Fishing Trip
Thanks to Roger and his Fishing Shack, my buddies and I had an awesome fishing trip in Ketchikan. The place was comfortable, beautiful and updated inside, and well equipped with essentials for our adventure. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by ROGER NIX

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I love Alaska, hunting, fishing, crabbing, adventure, and the outdoors.
A piece of my heart gets left here every time I visit.

Eventually, more of my heart was in Alaska than my home state of Utah.

Why they chose this property

My buddies and I have had a long-time dream of owning soil in Alaska where we can retreat, remind ourselves of the true meaning of life, and re-charge our batteries.

THIS is the property we chose to do those things at.

We hope you enjoy it! Its a funky little shack that we have sunk time, energy, and effort in to make it livable and a place to call home.

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