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Cozy and private home away from home! Ask about the car rental option!

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Private kitchen
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, vanity, and a mirror with lights. There is a towel rack and a framed picture on the wall.
A basket with snacks and a brochure titled "Sitka" on a bed with patterned bedding.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchen area, and a TV.
A kitchen drawer with utensils and a coffee maker on the counter.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Sitka, AK
  • Place, Sitka National Historical Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sitka Sound Science Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sitka Pioneer Home
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sitka, AK (SIT)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy and private home away from home! Ask about the car rental option!

Enjoy the comforts of home, more privacy than a hotel, at half the cost of hotels in Sitka! This is a cozy child friendly studio apartment, located near town. There is a full kitchen in the apartment, as well as a comfortably proportioned bathroom. We offer extra items you may need in a lending room that is located in the shared onsite laundry room. You may borrow and return items before your departure. Items include beach towels and blankets, cooler, bikes, carseat, high chair, etc.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds

Gather used towels and leave on the floor and strip linens from bed and leave on the floor as well. (No need to make the bed on your departure date.)

Leave all dishes in kitchen.

Leave all trash in trashcans in the bnb.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3929268vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

About the area

Sitka

Sitka is home to this apartment. Russian Bishop's House and Russian-American Building #29 are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Thomsen Harbor and Eliason Harbor. Travelling with kids? Consider Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi Tribal Community House and Magoun Islands State Marine Park.
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Sitka, AK

What's nearby

  • Sitka National Historical Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sitka Sound Science Center - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Castle Hill - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Baranof Castle State Historical Site - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sitka Pioneer Home - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Sitka, AK (SIT) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sitka Pel’meni - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ernie's Old Time Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mean Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Highliner Coffee - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy and private home away from home! Ask about the car rental option! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy and private home away from home! Ask about the car rental option!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy and private home away from home! Ask about the car rental option!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy and private home away from home! Ask about the car rental option!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy and private home away from home! Ask about the car rental option! located?

This family-friendly Sitka apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Sitka National Historical Park and Sheldon Jackson Museum. Swan Lake and Russian Bishop's House are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location, quiet, reasonable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple apartment. It had everything we needed. Convenient location next to Mountain Harbor brewery and close to the Historical Park Totem Trail and the Raptor center. We borrowed the bikes and rode up to some hiking trails.They have laundry facility too but it was the start if our 3 week trip so not needed yet. Candace was helpful. Overall our stay was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect for our needs. We enjoyed our stay in Sitka.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and enjoyed visiting Sitka. The apartment had everything we needed. The host was very informative. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, property was just what we needed...a place to sleep, shower and minimal cooking for a few days. Bed is against the wall on one side and squeaked when you rolled over, but that was the only downside to our stay. Overall we would give it an excellent rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is great for a Sitka stay. The location is really nice because it gets you off the main drag but is still plenty walkable to stuff in town via a pass-through at the National Park. Coffee is great, system is easy. Laundry is quick and convenient. Having a loner-can of bear spray is helpful and the bike rental system is nice if your ambitions extend beyond a mile-or-so walk into town.Food options include the brewery, a coffee stand and pizza express a minute or two away. More robust options can be found within a mile on a pretty pleasant walk.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sitka 2

Our 2nd time staying. Candace is an excellent host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent experience

The apartment was clean, comfortable, well maintained, and well appointed. The host was very responsive and super helpful. I strongly recommend this spot!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sitka Base Camp

Super convenient location to go up or down island. We used car rental option and had three great extra days in Sitka. Nothing fancy but excellent welcome, communication and local insights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent experience

Host and housekeeper were both very accommodating and helpful to get us acclimated to the area. Definitely, highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Basic but comfortable

If you just need a clean comfortable room for a night and prefer somewhere quiet near the forest rather than in the centre of town this would be a good choice. It’s just a bed, kitchen and bathroom but there are laundry facilities on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Studio apartment was clean and the bed was very comfortable. There is a very bright light across from the unit (L) on a storage facility that interrupted sleeping even with black out drapes. Laundry detergent was not provided.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed for our Sitka stay. Just a short walk to two food trucks, a pizza place located inside a brewery, and a gas station convenience store. Easy walk to town through the Sitka National Historic Park; the trail wanders through lush temperate rainforest. If you are scent-sensitive, please note that a plugin air freshener is used in the apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really loved this rental! The neighbors were a little noisy at times, but that was no fault of the host. Some guests might find it a bit far from town, but I thought the location near the national park was perfect. The bed was very cozy, especially when relaxing with some TV after a long day. Also great food options just steps away and a convenience store.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! 10/10 would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was neatly tucked between a brewery and storage shed. The floodlight of the storage shed shown through the only window’s curtains and was bright during Sitka’s dark hours. The unit was cozy and had most the comforts needed for our short stay and was conveniently located very near the Sitka National Park’s trail into town. Very nice!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Candace Michelle Rutledge

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I am a graduate of The University of Georgia with degrees in Anthropology, Womens Studies, and Classical Culture.

I returned from a 5 year stay in South Korea and a friend convinced me to come up to Sitka. Long story short, I instantly was mesmerized by the nature here and decided to stay.

Hobbies: Reading, hiking, swimming..

Why they chose this property

I'm happy to contribute my perspective as a world traveler to the properties I manage in Sitka, AK, I seek to make folks from all walks of life and places of origin feel at home in the properties that I manage.

What makes this property unique

The properties at 1209 Sawmill Creek Road in Sitka, AK are pretty centrally located without being locked in the downtown bustle of the cruise ship tourism chaos. It is a peaceful location with wonderful brewery and pizza restaurant a stones throw away!

Languages:

English

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