The Bear Den. Water view, eagle view, deer and black bear, cover deck and BBQ.

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, overlooking a forested area.
A compact kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a sofa, and a view of a staircase.
A wooden staircase with railings leading up to a building, surrounded by trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

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.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Ketchikan, AK
  • Place, Creek Street
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dolly's House Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

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.


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3140214vb
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 first aid kit 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

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 Refuge Cove State Recreation Site and Totem Bight State Park. Mariah Charters and Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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Ketchikan, AK

What's nearby

  • Misty Fiords National Monument - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Creek Street - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Southeast Alaska Discovery Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dolly's House Museum - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Tongass Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alaska King Crab Co. - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪New York Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Fish House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • Hole in Wall Marina

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 20 Aug, 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 26 Dec, 2026 start from S$950, 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).

About the host

Hosted by Don & Brenda Loughman

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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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