Anchor Inn by the Sea on the waterfront in Ketchikan Alaska

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This is a humpback whale bubble feeding in front of the house.

Anchor Inn by the Sea - our guests love the yard and the view.

A guest enjoys the view from the Aleksandra Suite.

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Ketchikan, AK

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary6 min drive
Creek Street7 min drive
Port of Ketchikan7 min drive
Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Anchor Inn by the Sea is located only four miles from downtown Ketchikan in one of the best shoreline fishing and whale watching areas that Ketchikan has to offer. The Inn has three private suites (1 & 2 bedroom) all suites have private entries, private decks and beautiful ocean views. Although the suites are all private, the yard is shared space. The grassy yard is a favorite with our guests. It is a beautifully landscaped yard with lush green grass, overlooking the ocean.

The guest suites are as close as you can get to the ocean. Bring your camera because otter, seals, and porpoises are frequently seen. Eagles nest close by and are often seen perched on a pole near the water or pulling a salmon from the ocean. Humpback Whales and Orcas are the most exciting for our guests to see. We can guarantee that you will see some type of wildlife every day of your stay.

The suites are outfitted with everything you need to feel right at home; equipped kitchens, dining area, living room and a full bath. The suites have queen beds, wireless Internet, SmartTV, and either a full kitchen or a kitchenette.

This ad, the rates and the calendar are for the one bedroom suite.

Keywords: Ketchikan, Alaska, vacation rental, waterfront, whale watching, ocean, private deck

Property manager

Mary Bolshakoff

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed on the outside covered decks.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ketchikan

Located in Ketchikan, this apartment is on the beach. Dolly's House Museum and Totem Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Ketchikan and Ward Creek - Amana Gulch Trailhead. Black Sands Beach State Marine Park and Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ketchikan, AK

What's nearby

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary - 6 min drive
Stedman–Thomas Historic District - 7 min drive
Creek Street - 7 min drive
Dolly's House Museum - 7 min drive
Port of Ketchikan - 7 min drive

Getting around

Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Alaska Fish House - ‬8 min drive
‪Sourdough Cocktail Bar - ‬8 min drive
‪Annabelle's Famous Keg and Chowderhouse - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Dolly's House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Anchor Inn by the Sea on the waterfront in Ketchikan Alaska pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Anchor Inn by the Sea on the waterfront in Ketchikan Alaska?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anchor Inn by the Sea on the waterfront in Ketchikan Alaska?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Anchor Inn by the Sea on the waterfront in Ketchikan Alaska located?

Situated on the beach, this apartment building is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Black Sands Beach State Marine Park and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Saxman Totem Park. Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary and Stedman–Thomas Historic District are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandra J.

10 July 2024

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

Magical Moments

My husband and I stayed at Anchor Inn by the Sea for an eleven day staycation. We are more the naturalist types so we did not fish, instead we hiked, enjoyed the town and it’s hidden gems and spent many hours in our suite (Orca) just watching the sea. We saw eagles daily and a couple of incredible moments when they caught fish, too big for them to fly with so they swam to shore where they had their meal, just feet away from our covered deck. It made for some incredible photos (this spot is a photographer's haven)! That wasn’t all, though, we also had orcas AND humpbacks swim by several times… it was phenomenal! The suite has a window that allows occupants to be constantly on the lookout for these magical moments. It was very comfortable for the two of us, and Mary and Greg took excellent care of us, bringing us extras when needed. They are incredible people and have done some amazing things in their lives! Their story is part of the welcome book in your suite and I was just blown away by their adventures! Everything was very clean and we had everything that we needed. We highly recommend Anchor Inn By the Sea for your stay. We can’t imagine a better spot to observe the abundance of natural wonders that are Ketchikan!

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen M.

24 June 2023

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

A beautiful, quiet place away from the bustle of downtown!

We stayed 3 weeks in the beautiful Orca Suite which includes a full kitchen. The everyday view while preparing our meals and cleaning up was just spectacular! We enjoyed the deck very much, especially when watching all of the activity out on the water, or the orcas swim by, or the eagles come to rest on the perch. We also enjoyed relaxing in the chairs on the lawn. We saw a sea otter come up to the beach and we saw a mink run across the yard. He was soooo cute! Mary and Greg are amazing! They answered every question we had and provided lots of information for activities in the area. If we ever find ourselves back in Ketchikan, this is the place where we want to be!

Stayed 22 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

F.N. S.

10 August 2022

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

Anchor Inn

This place is in a beautiful location and we enjoyed our stay very much and would stay there again sometime.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 July 2022

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

Beautiful Alaska

My favorite part of the day was having coffee on the outdoor deck that overlooks the beachfront. You can’t get a more perfect location to see eagles flying overhead, salmon and sea life swimming by. Mountain Point is nearby; the local hot spot for salmon fishing. Herring Cove is a short drive away where bears are seen chasing salmon in the river while eagles sit in the trees waiting their turn to fish. The unit is spotless nicely decorated with Alaska artist Rie Munoz paintings. A perfect slice of Alaska I was sad to leave.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

27 June 2022

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Incredible view

We loved our suite. It had a balcony with an incredible view.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

27 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

What a gorgeous, clean, beautiful place! The view was amazing and the unit was just perfect. Mary was a great host and we were blissed out to be there. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cathy p., CANYON LAKE

12 September 2017

Loved every minute

whales come right to the porch and on the other side of driveway are bald eagles and bears at Herring creek, fishing is ok

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

11 August 2017

Amazing place, must stay!

I spent 6 days and 5 nights in the Admiral Suite and I could not have been happier! Beautiful scenery, amazingly decorated and spacious rooms, private bathrooms, big walk-in showers, immaculate kitchen with any pots/pans your cooking heart needs, I cannot express enough how happy I was staying here and I highly recommend everyone else to stay here as well, the whole world needs to experience this amazing Alaskan adventure!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

12 October 2016

'Paradise' spot in Alaska!

The most beautiful and relaxing place to stay I've had during my holiday. A unique, carefully furnished and fully equipped studio with a wonderful terrace and unique view on the water. Thank you Mary!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

22 August 2016

Alaska at it's best!!!!

My wife, daughter and I have stayed at Anchor Inn multiple times. I must say this is the nicest "condo" on the water. We've seen Whales, Sea Lions, Sea Otters and a host of other animals right from our balcony. Worth every penny and more. Truly one of the most relaxing vacations I take during the year. Thank you Greg and Mary.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., United States

18 September 2015

Stay here, you won't be sorry!

The views from the rooms at the Anchor Inn by the Sea are amazing! Mary and Greg are amazing hosts. We stayed in the Aleksandra Suite, it was so nice. Very comfortable, tasteful decor. No oven, but a cooktop, microwave and grill on the porch. It was so nice to just sit and look at the beauty. The view from the room is fantastic. It is just a short 10 minute or less drive from town. I can't recommend it highly enough... We will stay there again and again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charli H.

1 September 2014

Vacation in Paradise

A wonderful home away from home. Anchor Inn is like a 5 star retreat with all the comforts of home. Fabulous beauty on the water where you can enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks on the porch and watch the cruise ships, fishing boats, jumping fish, eagles, sea otters and more. We even had a baby deer come in the yard. Mary is the perfect hostess and even took our Christmas card pictures. We were very happy with the apartments and highly recommend Anchor Inn to others. Everything was first class! Extremely nice place to stay. We will be back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

25 August 2014

WE LOVE ANCHOR INN BY THE SEA

We have been visiting Ketchikan once or twice a year for nine years. Anchor Inn by the Sea is our favorite place to stay. The views are spectacular, the grounds are beautiful, the accommodations comfortable and well stocked, pride of ownership is evident in each well appointed apartment, and the owners, Mary and Greg give us just the right amount of attention to make each stay enjoyable and memorable. Views from the kitchen table and the porch include fishing boats of all sizes and types, passenger ferries, cruise ships, cargo barges, local skiffs, and kayakers. Float planes fly to and from fishing camps and other destinations. Marine life includes humpback whales, orcas, porpoises and salmon. We have seen eagles fishing and watched ravens, mink and other wildlife. Sunsets are stunning.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

9 March 2012

The best place to stay in Ketchikan

Anchor Inn is THE most incredible place to stay in Ketchikan. We have vacationed in Ketchikan 5 times in the past 6 years and have stayed at the Anchor Inn each time. The owners of the Anchor Inn are amazing people. They were always available to answer questions or to make arrangements for activities we wanted to try or do. The pictures show the pride they take in their property. The apartments are very clean, comfortable, beautifully decorated, and spacious. They were also equiped with everything we needed to cook some of our meals. The laundry facilities were just a few steps down the hallway and so convienent that we took fewer bags and washed and dryed our clothes. The view faces the ocean and we never failed to see whales and other ocean life from our window. It was incredible! We caught fish from the rocks in front of the apartments and the sunsets from the deck are the most beautiful I have seen anywhere. Just a few miles from the Anchor Inn is Herring Cove where we went to watch the black bears and eagles catch and eat fish from a hatchery. We have many hours of video of bears, eagles and salmon from our visits to Herring Cove. We have fished and snagged king salmon at Herring Cove too. Ketchikan is truly an amazing place to visit. The photos included are beautiful and are a true reflection of an awesome place to stay while vacationing. We already have reservations at the Anchor Inn for another vacation this year, and we just can't wait!!! I would recommend staying at The Anchor Inn over any other place in Ketchikan!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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8 March 2012

Fantastic Experience!

We had such a great time visiting Ketchikan. Our stay at The Anchor Inn was wonderful. It was really good fortune to have found this place. The views are breath taking and you can see ships passing in the distance (really amazing at night). The innkeepers are very helpful with things to do and see locally and can even arrange fishing charters. Our stay at the Inn was very peaceful and one of my best memories of the trip.