Auke Bay View Studio

Juneau has been my home for over 60 years. I have some history with Juneau! I am retired I can put my attention on making my guests as comfortable as possible and giving them some familiarity with Juneau. My hope is my guests can experience Juneau and come to love it like I do!

I love my town! I went to public school primarily in Juneau but I have tried some schooling in Rome, Paris, Germany, Denmark, New Jersey, New York, Northern California and even right here in Juneau, Alaska at UAS! After all those years attending school in different places I learned there were many things I treasured about Juneau and wanted to make Juneau my home. I can still travel and see other places but I love to come home!

There are great hikes, cultural opportunities, shopping and dining experiences available in this town. It all depends on the season. I will have suggestions for you of my favorite.

I am a mother of 3 children, all of whom have decided they like Juneau well enough to live, raise a family and work here! We do love our town!

My neighborhood is quiet yet a short drive from many hikes and amenities. This neighborhood needs a car as the closest bus stop is 2 miles away.

As neighbors we talk to each other and have most of each other's phone numbers. We help each other out and sometimes gather together for a neighborhood meal.

The west facing water view is constantly changing and showing itself with all kinds of different beauty. If the sun is out there is one place I really want to be: HOME! We live in a rainforest so Juneau does get rain! Even in the rain, it is beautiful. There are little microcosms of weather patterns going on in Juneau given all the mountains and glacier. My spot is not as rainy or windy as other locations of Juneau. I am in a protected little cove.

The water, depending on the seasons has humpback whales blowing and breaching for the day or weeks. The same goes for the killer whales. Sometimes a group of sea lions move in. Depending on the season or your luck you may also see harbor seals, land otters and porpoises. There are usually resident king fishers and blue herons for the summer. The eagles, ravens and crows stay year round.

The down side of my property is: I am on the flight path. Not all of the planes fly over but perhaps 3 - 4 a day. The jets will sometimes land or take off over downtown Juneau. I don't hear the jets any more but you may. I have tuned them out but they might be bothersome to you. The noise lasts for less than a minute. You can hear it from inside the house but you can still hold a conversation. If you are outside you will need to pause your conversation!

A fun walk from my house is a beach walk at low tide, down Fritz Cove Road, or up steep hill to hike a path hike or onto the amazing wetlands. (boots needed!)

There are three dining options and one of Juneau's Breweries nearby, about 2 miles. If you drive 7 to 22 minutes there are many more options.

Downtown Juneau is about 20 minutes away.

There is beach access, off street parking, water view with amazing wildlife viewing possibilities. If the clouds move away there is an amazing view of the Chilkat Mountain Range.

There is in-floor heat you regulate. It is clean and the unit has recently been repainted with new carpeting installed. It is quiet, cozy, comfortable and no stairs.

Bathroom is wheelchair accessible.

The kitchenette with kitchen/cookware/utensils/plates/glasses and mugs to get you through your short stay.

I am 9 - 10 minutes away from the ferry terminal and the airport.