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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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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.
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Misty Fiords National Monument - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
Stedman–Thomas Historic District - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Dolly's House Museum - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Starbucks - 9 min walk
Ocean View Restaurante - 6 min walk
Bawden Street Brewing - 20 min walk
The Point - 12 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.
How much does it cost to stay at The Bear Den. Water view, eagle view, deer and black bear, cover deck and BBQ.?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Den. Water view, eagle view, deer and black bear, cover deck and BBQ. on 29 May 2026 start from £162, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Bear Den. Water view, eagle view, deer and black bear, cover deck and BBQ.?
On-site parking is available at the 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 mile (2 km) of Misty Fiords National Monument, Port of Ketchikan and PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center. Southeast Alaska Discovery Center and Tongass Historical Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Loved it!! Great ambience; great views; had everything we needed and more; quiet; overall ---- GREAT!We and other members of our family will definitely be coming back as we take turns visiting our son based at the Coast Guard station there. Thank you.
Perfect place to stay for you and your family! The hosts were very kind and family oriented, you feel safe in the neighborhood, and the views are unmatched! We would stay here again if we ever make the trip again!
This place was ideal for us, and met all our needs. Close to everything, a lovely view of trees and the waterfront, and the hosts were very accommodating. Highly recommend this place and Ketchikan.
Wonderful property and it was in the perfect location for us. Nice views from our windows, comfortable, and just all around lovely place. We could easily walk to the historic downtown. We also had rented a car which was nice to have to drive north and south to various hiking locations and sights. We would definitely recommend staying at this VRBO.
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.
We absolutely loved Don and Brenda’s place. Location is walking distance to everything including public bus to both totem parks. Views are spectacular and the trees off the deck are full of eagles. Everything was perfect.
Lisa M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John
11 Jun 2024
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.
The Bear Den was a great home base for our family of 4 in Ketchikan. We could easily head into town or south to see eagles and bears, or head north for open views and whale watching. The balcony was a great place to end the day with family games and a view. Comfy beds and setup. Loved this property.
This is the 2nd time I’ve stayed at this property and again it was perfect! We were in town to do some fishing and this was the best location for everything we needed and wanted to do. Close to shopping, dining and boat docks. Will definitely stay again on the next trip.
Bernie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2024
We are newbies at VRBO so didn’t know we could respond here. Thank you Bernie! Not only were you are first guest but also our first repeat guest. Come again!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
27 Jul 2023
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.
Everything about the bear den was perfect! Comfortable, cozy and clean. It has been my favorite place to ever stay! We saw an eagle in the tree right off the front porch! The scenery was amazing and it was so nice to do a fishing charter and go back to a house to make the food you just caught. We enjoyed every single day in Ketchikan and it was so nice to have a wonderful place to relax in the afternoons on the porch and sleep well so the next day you can get up and explore again! Great place to make memories! We will be back!
Great little place appeared to be Brand New. Very clean and close to everything
I will definitely saty agin if its available when i return
Bernie C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2024
Bernie was our first guest at the Bear Den and he did indeed return making him both our first guest and our first repeat guest. Thank you Bernie, you are welcome any time!
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.
Robin S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2024
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your stay. We had fun building the Bear Den and hoped that it to be a place that one would want to return to.
About the host
Hosted by Don & Brenda Loughman
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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