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The Grotto Alaska 1BR Apartment, Near Katmai!

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A wooden staircase leading to a green building with a sign indicating it's a lodging.
A wooden dresser with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and two small potted plants.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black TV on a wooden dresser, and a patterned rug.
A bedroom with wooden paneling, a bed with a quilted cover, a bedside lamp, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with wooden panel walls, a bed with a quilted bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Toys
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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King Salmon, AK
  • Place, King Salmon Visitor Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, King Salmon Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Naknek Lake
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, King Salmon, AK (AKN)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Grotto Alaska 1BR Apartment, Near Katmai!

This place is central to King Salmon. It is only 3 miles from the airport, with a private entry, full kitchen, bathroom, and space for 2 people, making it easy to plan your visit whether it involves fishing, floating, flying, hunting, bear viewing, or adventuring Katmai National Park. Shared laundry on the property upon request. Cheapest rental cars in town are ours, found on Turo.com (Ford 2020 F150 white, 2018 Black highlander SUV)

This has 1 bedroom (with 1 queen bed, 1 extra twin air mattress), 1 bathroom, and full kitchen and small, cozy living area. Shared parking area with a 3 car carport.

You can access our shared laundry room downstairs if you're staying long term, otherwise you have all the amenities you need in the main house.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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 # 3166250vb
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

King Salmon

King Salmon is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at King Salmon Visitor Center and Katmai National Park. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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King Salmon, AK

What's nearby

  • King Salmon Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • King Salmon Pier - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Naknek Lake - 41 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • King Salmon, AK (AKN) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sockeye Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪King Ko Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eddie's Fireplace Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Alaska Salmon & Seafood - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grotto Alaska 1BR Apartment, Near Katmai! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Grotto Alaska 1BR Apartment, Near Katmai!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Grotto Alaska 1BR Apartment, Near Katmai!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grotto Alaska 1BR Apartment, Near Katmai!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Grotto Alaska 1BR Apartment, Near Katmai! located?

Situated in King Salmon, this apartment building is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from King Salmon Visitor Center and within 9 miles (15 km) of King Salmon Pier and Savonoski Loop. Katmai National Park is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very comfortable accommodations, clean, and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host was great very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay if you don't want the traditional lodge experience. Our host rented us her truck at an amazing rate and it was great to have a vehicle we could take to the beach! This is a unique part of the country.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place is very close to King Salmon airport and host gave us pretty clear instructions and checkin process was very smooth. King Salmon does not have cell reception and internet connectivity nevertheless it was very easy to follow Tana’s instructions for checking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
property was lovely to stay at for a couple days
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Welcoming and quiet.

I've stayed here twice. Great spot and helpful host. Clean and comfortable too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property served its purpose. Being close to fishing and Brooks Falls without breaking the bank. It had what we needed for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in King Salmon for a good price.

Pros: nice clean place Great price Cons: need a car or taxi to get around ( it’s 3 miles to “ town” and there are bears around).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Great little place to stay. Set up really well and the hosts are amazing. Easy process and they are really helpful. Place was nice and clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2024
Thank you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alaska Getaway

Great, clean property that checked all the boxes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2023
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was great to work with and the room was exactly as advertised. It worked great for our stay! We also rented her car on Turo which made getting to and from the airport easy. Thanks again for all your help!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Grotto is amazing

Your hosts, Tana and Adam, are amazing as is this property if you are lucky enough to find yourself in King Salmon AK. Quiet and secluded and with all modern conveniences, another great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean!

Communication was very good. And the place was very clean. Very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2024
Thank you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoy the stays

The hostess is very nice. The only problem the secure code was incorrect. But she was available to help us. The driving direction is very good. There is no address to the house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Tana's place was perfect for my needs. It was spacious, clean and welcoming. The bed was super comfortable and the extras like snacks, coffee etc was a really nice touch. The host was responsive and helpful during my stay. It was very easy to get a taxi to and from the airport. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great over night stay

Very clean property, check in and out was easy however the listing stated a grill and a hot tub, the grill was not located by the unit and after getting a return message the next morning we were alerted that the grill was on the upper deck next to the private property sign on the stairs. Spent a lot of money at grocery store to grill out and was not able to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blown away!

10/10 We were in town for a family friends funeral. We thought we'd minimize the hassle by renting a place instead of staying with them. When we booked the stay, we were honestly only expecting a couple bed cots, but the place had a full kitchen, living room area, bathroom with immediate hot water and a very large/comfortable bed. The snacks were a very nice touch. I'd recommend anybody to stay there, especially considering how kind the host was when we had to make sure we found the correct place. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
When we arrived at The Grotto check-in was easy. Tana had contacted me days ahead of our arrival with all the check-in information as well as local information. The apartment was just what we needed for our stay in King Salmon/Katmai National Park. The apartment was clean, there was plenty of sleeping space, and we made us of the kitchen to cook some meals. Everything was easy to find in the apartment such as pots and pans, utensils, coffee pot, etc. Tana even has an iPhone that can be used during the stay because cell phone reception with anything but the local Alaskan carrier doesn’t work. I would stay in The Grotto again if I were ever to return to King Salmon. Great little apartment!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall the physical property was exactly as specified. The rooms were clean as were the linens and towels. What reduced my review were the following: 1) There was a great deal of noise above us, hammering, child noises and what sounded like moving furniture. 2) We were asked to leave the property "cleaner than we found it." That wasn't hard when it came to the dishes; one glass was cracked, all others were dirty as were the plates and the coffee pot. We ended up washing everything except any of the plates which we did not use. 3) There was no drain stopper to properly fill the sink and wash the dishes. We plugged the drain with paper towels to wash the dishes. 4) The couch was terribly uncomfortable. I cannot imagine if we had needed to unfold the hide-a-bed. 5) The sign for Bristol Bay was covered by bushes and only after driving by 3 times did we find it. A "Grotto" sign might have helped us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not quite as described

Chose this apartment as an alternative to more commercial lodging nearby on my way to Katmai for a backpacking adventure. The listing included a hot tub which was a key factor in choosing the location, but upon arrival and fruitless searching for the hottub, was told there is not one and there was a listing error. We were invited to use the family sauna in the main house area but that was not a great option for us. The apartment is also located under the main home where a large family lives, so the room was not quiet until all kids went to bed. I believe this was alluded to in the listing, but it cannot be overstated that this is not a quiet room. Finally, the ceiling fan in the bedroom did not work and it was quite hot in the room with no window and no air movement. Would likely choose another option for a future trip. I meant to post this much sooner but internet connectivity is very limited in the region And I didn’t have an opportunity at the time, and am just now recalling I hadn’t yet posted.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
I would not say this place is worth the price. We had to book last minute (booked on Sunday and checked-in Tuesday) because we had a flight from Anchorage that landed at 8am and our water taxi to Brooks later that afternoon was cancelled due to weather. It was literally the only place available (we called every lodge/campground in King Salmon before booking). If you can stay somewhere else, you should. It might be slightly more than this place, but at least they'll provide transportation to/from the airport and respond to your messages. I messaged Tana twice asking if we could check in early or at least drop off our bags since we had 8 hours to kill between when we landed and check-in. She never bothered to respond. There are also six kids living above the unit, and you will absolutely hear them. It's a very small space and the futon is so uncomfortable just to sit on, that I cannot imagine sleeping on it. When you sit down you can literally feel the springs/bars underneath. This place is the definition of 'do the absolute least possible to earn money.' A few pros: the bed was comfortable and the room was dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Tana Grenda

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We were born and raised in Northern Idaho and now we live in King Salmon Alaska. When we moved to Alaska, we started foster care to build our family, and began building our dream life in the outdoors of hunting, fishing, flying, and trapping. We were blessed to raise 6 siblings through foster care that we adopted, and are still foster parents today for more children in need. Our usual number of children we have running around is 6. My husband jokes that he never knows when I will bring home another child! We love this area and are happy to host you at our property for your Bristol Bay stay or adventure.

Why they chose this property

It is an apartment with a kitchen, on private property within just a couple of miles from the airport.

What makes this property unique

Your home away from home!

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