Big Bear Bed & Breakfast


  • Inn Details

    Stay in a log home tastefully decorated with Alaskan art, native crafts, antique furniture and impressive Grizzly & Polar Bear rugs. Hosted by life long Alaskan retired Home Economics Teacher, guests are offered an appetizing full breakfast consisting of Alaskan products and wild berry specialties. Meander past flower beds and rock gardens or relax by the waterfall and pond. Open year round this lovely accommodation is conveniently located two miles from downtown and nine miles from the airport. Member of Anchorage and Alaska Bed & Breakfast Associations. Carol can assist you in planning a memorable Alaskan experience.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Member of Anchorage Alaska B&B Association, Bed & Breakfast Association of Alaska, Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau, Alaska Travel Industry Association, Better Business Bureau of Alaska, Daughters of the American Revolution, Mt. View Lion's Club, Pioneers of Alaska, Alaska Master Gardener's Association and field editor for Taste of Home Magazine.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English



    Features

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    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Secretarial services

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Freezer Space Available

    • Off Street Parking

    • Guest Living Room with microwave & fridge

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  • Denali Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 5

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $115/$125

    Grizzly Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $105/$115

    Glacier Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $95/$105

    Toklat Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $95/$105

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: After 5 PM    Check out: 11 AM

    • Deposit amount required: Credit card guarantee or mailing a deposit check equal to one night's stay.

    • Cancellations: We will refund all of your deposit (when paid by check) if we are notified 7 days prior to your date of arrival. We also give a full refund, or do not charge your CC for the 1st night stay, if we are able to fill the room when notified less than 7 days prior to arrival date.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • Active Military
      Percent off: 10%

    • Alaska Residents
      Percent off: 10%

    • Senior Citizens
      Percent off: 10%

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 6 AM, 7 AM, 8 AM & 9 AM

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area


    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Signature Dish

    Gold Rush Sourdough Waffles
    In recognition of Alaska's 50th Anniversary of Statehood Carol is planning your first breakfast menu to feature our Gold Rush Sourdough Waffles (all you can eat), wild blueberry topping, home grown raspberry, strawberry and rhubarb toppings, a non-dairy whipped topping, Alaska birch & berry syrups, reindeer sausage and hash browns, including the history of our sourdough starter told with breakfast.


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian


    Additional food services

    • Microwave Popcorn

    • Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Sodas

  • Location Type

    • 2 miles to Downtown

    • 9 miles to Airport

    • City

    • Downtown

    • Mountains


    City

    • Wasilla

    • Distance to city: 50 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Directions available upon Guests Confirmation


    Airport

    • Anchorage, AK (ANC) 9 miles


    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Bike Trail

    • Fishing at Ship Creek

    • Alaska Native Heritage Center

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Hiking trails

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Video Arcade

    • Overall 
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    Write a review

    Big Bear Review

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Carol does an outstanding job at making travelers feel at home. She has a wealth of knowledge about early Alaska and is eager to share it. The room was spacious, the bed comfortable, and the separate living room much appreciated. Her breakfasts are outstanding! I stayed in the winter, but would love to come back and see the garden in full bloom.


    big bear review

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    The owner has lived in Alaska all her life and has many interesting stories to tell. The food was outstanding and I had no complaints.


    Our Trip to see our First Grandsons

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family


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    Our visit was great at Big Bear B&B. It was a special trip to Alaska and get to see our first two grandsons. We were treated like one of the family and would recommend Big Bear B&B to anyone who enjoys a family atmosphere.


    A wonderful place to learn about Alaska

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Carol is a wonderful host and she is a wealth of alaska history. Her breakfast are fantastic, and almost all her waffle toppings are from her yard. She is a great cook and a pleasant lady to be around. I doubt I will ever stay in a hotel again. I can't wait for spring so I can see her beautiful yard in bloom!


    Stewardship

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Carol’s flowers and garden frame Big Bear. Her master gardener skills and knowledge come into the kitchen to blend with her master culinary arts. Carol is a superb baker as well as a cook. Her presentation of her food captures the visual beauty of Alaska. Big Bear is a living tribute to the state of Alaska. Her many display’s of Alaskan art, native crafts, big bear skin and various ivory pieces blend with her antiques to show her creativity. Carol is truly a steward for the state of Alaska. I encourage everyone visiting the state to treat themselves to Big Bear hospitality.


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