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Charming South Tongass Home - Live Like a Local

Holiday home in Ketchikan with kitchen and patio

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Dining Room
Ocean is a short walk away
Kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Sea view

Explore the area

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Ketchikan, AK
  • Place, Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Creek Street
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Ketchikan
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming South Tongass Home - Live Like a Local

Welcome! Located six miles south of Ketchikan at Mountain Point, this family-friendly house is steps from the water, fishing, boat launch, and the scenic walking path to town. This home offers all you need for a long weekend or multiple-week stay in the Ketchikan vicinity, the perfect hub to exploring scenic Southeast Alaska.

Like you, I travel. And I appreciate those extra touches that make for a relaxing, comfortable stay. My goal is to provide simple, pleasing accommodations with everything you need to enjoy your time in Southeast Alaska.

Each bedroom features quality Queen-sized beds and high-count, 100% cotton linens and towels. Internet and phone access make your stay productive and allow you to keep in touch with friends, family and business. The home also features an interesting library of local lore and guidebooks. The 3-bedroom house, located closest to the water, is adjacent to our separate residential home.

I'm glad to answer your questions about local flora and fauna, with tips for an “insider” Alaska experience.

Easy transportation access is available via South Tongass highway, with the walking path from town nearby.

This home is perfect for the independent traveler who wishes to stay within the local community, with space for personal relaxation.

I'm glad to recommend a diverse variety of guest services and activities: cruise, spa, fishing charter, area hiking trails.

Keywords: Family friendly, quiet neighborhood, South Tongass views, water view, Mountain Point, walking path, near boat launch, fishing, independent traveler
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Sea view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
No smoking anywhere on premises
Rental is located adjacent to owner's home. Quiet, residential neighborhood.
No smoking on premises.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

Ketchikan

Located in Ketchikan, this holiday home is in the mountains. Dolly's House Museum and Totem Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary and Black Sands Beach State Marine Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, sailing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Ketchikan, AK

What's nearby

  • Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Stedman–Thomas Historic District - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Creek Street - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Dolly's House Museum - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Port of Ketchikan - 12 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alaska Fish House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alaska King Crab Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Potlatch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dolly's House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Good Fortune Chinese Food - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming South Tongass Home - Live Like a Local pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming South Tongass Home - Live Like a Local?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming South Tongass Home - Live Like a Local?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming South Tongass Home - Live Like a Local located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary and within 6 miles (10 km) of Black Sands Beach State Marine Park and Saxman Totem Park. Stedman–Thomas Historic District and Creek Street are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Nicole Colby

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Your hosts were raised around the corner from each other in rural Utah. Both then followed separate paths to Alaska before meeting again in later life to share their love of the 49th State.

Nicole's path involved taking a respite from career to help build a cabin on a wilderness island in Southeast Alaska; co-operating the local radio station in Ketchikan for several years; and working for a decade in Antarctica.

Brent's path led him across the Arctic while supporting village power systems for 15 years, traveling between each of the cooperative's 50-plus villages. In his off time, he explored several river systems that feed the vast Interior.

When not enjoying family and their hometown in southern Utah, Nicole and Brent can be found soaking up the rainforest at home in Ketchikan.

Why they chose this property

This article, written by Nicole years ago for the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau media kit, helps explain why we keep returning to Ketchikan and consider it 'home:'

'Step onto the dock in Ketchikan and feel it – the rhythm of an island life. Time spent in a place where all roads circle back to center; where the day’s schedule ebbs and flows to the tides, daylight hours, and Alaska Airlines flight schedule. No corporate time clock or freeway traffic here. And any industrial noise is that of an occasional floatplane or the slap of a fishing boat’s lines flying ashore.

Bound to a single, sprawling community that stretches some 35 miles from one end of the developed road system to the other, residents of this Alaska town and associated rural borough appreciate a refined sense of cohesiveness that comes from living together in some isolation. At once gritty, eclectic, and yet strikingly civilized, there is something in Ketchikan’s island life that speaks to most everyone.'

What makes this property unique

This home provides a convenient headquarters for exploring the best of the Panhandle. Live like a local and experience the real Alaska.

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