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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.
A marina at dusk with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings in the background.
A wooden staircase with a handrail and a light fixture at the top.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a microwave, and a dining table with a vase.

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.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Clover Pass Marina
Sleeps 5•3 bedrooms•5 beds

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.

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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
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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Ketchikan, AK

What's nearby

  • Clover Pass Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Knudson Cove Marina - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Totem Bight State Park - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Creek Street - 28 min drive - 28.9 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
  • ‪Local Grounds at the Cove - ‬4 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 does it cost to stay at You'll find that Alaska Starts Here?

As of 22 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at You'll find that Alaska Starts Here on 31 Aug, 2026 start from S$1,326, 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 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).

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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