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You'll find that Alaska Starts Here

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A wooden cabin with a balcony, large windows, and a snow-covered roof.
A two-story wooden cabin with a balcony, a garage, and a large wooden door.
Interior
Bar Harbor
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Clover Pass Marina
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Ketchikan, AK
  • Place, Clover Pass Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Knudson Cove Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Creek Street
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Chinook

2 Single Beds

Coho

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Restroom

Toilet

Half Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bath Second floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

You'll find that Alaska Starts Here

Cabin Baleen is located in the back pocket of some of the best fishing Alaska and America has to offer. The fish range from salmon and halibut to trout and cod. Clover Pass Resort is walking distance where you will find charter boats as well as rental skiffs. Another mile up the road is Knutzen Cove marina who also have skiffs for rent.
Laura, Alex's most loving wife, is also a great asset to your stay here, especially if you speak Spanish or Portuguese. Laura is a world traveler and great conversationalist.
This vacation rental is a fully equipped home including a stove and refrigerator dishwasher, as well as a washer and dryer. There are two bedrooms with four extra long twin beds and 1.5 baths.
I'm happy to share my extensive knowledge with you about all things Ketchikan which includes where to find the types of fish you're targeting and the techniques I like to use to bring them in.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not clean fish or game on the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 709857vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ketchikan

Located in Ketchikan, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Totem Bight State Park and Refuge Cove State Recreation Site, while Tongass Historical Museum and Dolly's House Museum are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Map
Ketchikan, AK

What's nearby

  • Clover Pass Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Knudson Cove Marina - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Creek Street - 28 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Dolly's House Museum - 29 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary - 44 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salmon Falls Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salmon Falls Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Green Coffee Bean Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Galley - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Whistle Stop - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is You'll find that Alaska Starts Here pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at You'll find that Alaska Starts Here?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at You'll find that Alaska Starts Here?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You'll find that Alaska Starts Here?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is You'll find that Alaska Starts Here located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Clover Pass Marina and Knudson Cove Marina. Settlers Cove State Recreational Site and Totem Bight State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lodging was great, ideally located near Knudson Cove marina. Plenty of space for four adults and a well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn D.

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

Great stay, great location

We had a great time staying here. It worked perfect for our trip. The location was gorgeous and the host was very helpful. Check in and out was super simple and straight forward.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2024
Thank you so much. I wish I had more time to have met and talk. I just work too much it seems. Maybe next time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry B.

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

Convenient to marinas

Great place for a group of 4 folks to stay when on a fishing trip as the property is located just west of the Clover Pass Marina entrance.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it! I hope to see you and the others again next year and congradulations of all the fish you caught. I know you had to battle more than just the fish to bring them in!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sawyer C.

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

Relaxing Cabin for a Fishing Basecamp

Great spot, very clean and comfortable. Alex was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariam D.

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

Great location

We had a great stay. I wish I had noted that there were no queen or king size beds in the house, but that was my fault. The house suited our needs, it was clean, and we loved the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyann H.

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

Perfect for our fishing trip

This house was perfect for our fishing trip. We had four singles So having 4 single beds was perfect! The house has pretty much everything you need to be comfortable, We stayed for six nights.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2024
I'm happy to hear everything worked out for you! I hope you can come again someday soon. Next time, I'll open the brewery for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

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

Great for a fishing vacation

Alex was super friendly, and helpful with some fishing advice. Even loaned some gear to help conserve bait. Baleen was comfortable, and a great place to relax after a day on the water. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

'Coho Fishing Base Camp'

The location and accomodations were more than suitable for our specific requirements ! Our host Alex was very friendly and attentive to our needs and when our group had to deal with some unforseen sudden changes . We would highly reccomend this property to anyone !
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2022
See you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noe T.

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

Ketchikan Trip

Convenient location for fishing trip and other outdoor activities. Bedrooms only have twin beds a full-size or queen would have been nice. But overall a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Perfect Spot & Host

This neat little place was perfect for us! It had everything we needed! The marina we were fishing out of was located just around the corner from the house. Alex was a perfect host, had lots of helpful info for us months before our stay as well as during. The place is nice and clean, decorated in such a neat way with items native to Alaska! We enjoyed staying here and will stay here again if we ever come back to Ketchikan!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Fishing fugama

The accommodations were everything we expected. Clean. Comfortable with a nice homie feeling. Thanks Alex. We hope to stay with you again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james c.

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

Quiet and comfortable

Alex was a superb host. He gave us excellent advice ranging from beer to fishing to places to hike and visit. His VRBO was exactly what we needed for the four of us. It was clean and comfy. His coffee grinder/maker made the best coffee! Thank you Alex for making our stay memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry B.

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

2nd Stay

This was our second stay at this property because it’s a great fit for a “guys” trip. Comfortable and close to the 2 marinas.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

Perfect location

We fished with Alaska Fishing Company and they dock at Clover Pass - this house was so close and was perfectly located for our early mornings at the dock. The house was easy to find and clean. The absence of a larger bed (only 4 twins) was a little odd but it worked fine for us for such a short stay. It was so quiet and the drive to town was beautiful and didn't take long.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Perfect Location - Close to Fishing - Short Drive to Town

We had a great stay at the property. All was functional and working. Beds were comfortable and had plenty of rest for active days. Owner was responsive and a wealth of knowledge on activities. We had four adults and were comfortable for our stay. We spent a few days fishing and a few days exploring town and hiking. Highly recommended! Thanks Alex - really enjoyed the trip - just wish we had more time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic value

Well with it !
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2021
You guys were great and sure hope to see you again someday!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bud A.

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

Good place to stay

Great place…I’ll be back
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

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

Perfect

Perfect for fishing at clover pass.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Enjoyed the area and the rental. Property was nicer than expected. Thanks

Pleasantly surprised with the property. Clean and nice.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan E.

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

Perfect Place with a perfect host

The location of this property is less than a mile from Clover Pass. When we arrived early we were greeted by Alex who let us in immediately. Alex was a great host and helped us with all our questions as it was our first time to Ketchikan. The place was very nice and clean. I can’t imagine going back and not staying here. You won’t find another two bathroom place close to this price range. 5 stars on all accounts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel G.

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

Ideal place to stay

Property is very clean and well taken care of, and cost is very reasonable. Just completed our second stay at this property and will already be booking for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great host!

Great property and a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2021
Thank you very very much. It was nice to meet you all and talk around the fire!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauri C.

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

Great place!

WE ENJOYED OUR STAY VERY MUCH. THE HOUSE WAS PERFECT FOR THE 4 OF US AND WAS VERY CLOSE TO CLOVER PASS WHERE WE HAD RENTED A BOAT. ALEX WAS FABULOUS IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS AND HELPING US OUT WITH WHATEVER WE NEEDED. WE WOULD DEFINITELY STAY HERE AGAIN!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha C.

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

Peaceful & Accommodating

It’s a bit of a ways from town, but very close to several beaches and hiking access. Very tidy and well stocked. Owner is accessible but not intrusive. Fridge is brand new. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Alex MacGillivray

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Alex came to Ketchikan in February of 1998 under a contact from the local hospital from Detroit, Michigan and never left, once he caught his first salmon. He was hooked, just like you will be.
Settling into the Clover Pass area, eleven miles north of town, to be closer to the docks and closer to the fish was a decision that lead him to open his property to the world and to share his love of fishing and Alaska to anyone who wished to come visit.

Why they chose this property

Clover Pass Resort and Knudsen Cove marinas are both in very close proximity to Cabin Baleen and both have boats to rent as well as blast freezers to capture the beauty and freshness of your catch for the time to come. But don't let the fish wait for more than 12 months or the freshness will fade.

What makes this property unique

Alex has an intimate knowledge of fishing techniques and all the sweet spots north of town as well as some high producing sites south of town and near the Canadian boarder. No matter if you're looking for salmon or bottom fish, Alex has the spots for you
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