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Blue Heron B&B at Glacier Bay and Guest Cottages

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  • Blue Heron B&B sits nestled in 10 acres of wild flowers with a view of the majestic Fairweather Mountains. New photos will appear on our website every month to help whet your appetite for your Alaskan adventure!

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  • Inn Details

    Blue Heron B&B offers panoramic views of the Fairweather Mts. and 10 acres of brilliant wildflowers. This seaside retreat consists of a craftsman-built 8-sided cedar home, 2 Deluxe View Rooms in Heron House and 2 new Deluxe Cottages with kitchenettes. The stunning sunroom is available to all guests along with an onsite gift shop and library of naturalist materials. Rooms are appointed with binoculars, tasteful Alaskan artwork, books, games, tv/vcr, private tub and shower, table and chairs; all have high ceilings and many windows for an airy feeling. View Rooms have one Queen bed per room with plush sheets, duvets and comforters; both Cottages have 2 Queen beds and kitchenettes. Lupine features an extra set of full, adult-sized bunk beds and Fireweed can accommodate an extra sleeping cot, if necessary. Porches are a perfect place to take in a romantic sunrise or sunset! Kitchens are amply supplied with beautiful glassware, dishes, cutlery and cooking supplies as well as spices and select condiments. A grocery store is even across the street for any provisions you may want. A picnic area is onsite along with barbecues. Road bikes allow guests to explore nearby galleries, cafes and trails. Blue Heron TOURS will even book all your adventures--they make it as easy as 1,2,3.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    As lifelong Alaskans, Deb and Charlie will share their beautiful ten acre homestead with you and insight into breathtaking Glacier Bay. Interests include: gardening, photography, films, sea kayaking, reading, woodworking, fine dining, boating.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Limited Greek

    • Some Japanese

    • English

    • Spanish


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Guest Cottage

    Property Noted For:

    • Casual elegance

    • Great hospitality

    • Great location

    • Outstanding food & value

    • Personalized service

    • Proximity to Glacier Bay

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Fitness

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Board games

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Videos

    On Site:

    • Air conditioning

    • BBQ grill

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • colder weather gear & boots for boat tours

    • bikes & helmets

    • microwave, coffeemaker, refrig in commons

    • puzzles

    • reading materials to take to rooms

    • kids books and games

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    Nightly Rate

    $110 - $145

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2 pm (flexible)    Check out: 11am (flexible)

    • Minimum stay: recommend minimum of 2 days

    • Deposit amount required: We hold reservations with a credit card and ask for 50% deposit within 10 days of the reservation. The remainder is due within 60 days of arrival, if possible. (1 nite, 100% deposit)

    • Cancellations: We may charge a $50 re-booking/cancellation fee if a reservation is cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival. Any cancellations 30 days or closer to arrival time is subject to forfeiture of fees unless we are able to re-book the entire reservation. Then, only a $50 fee may be charged.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: well-behaved ($0-$20/child)

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Gourmet & healthy option

    • Time Served: 6 a.m.- 10 am.

    • Serving location: Cottage, if requested, Sunroom, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Signature Dish

    Deb's Omelets to taste (Smoked Salmon, Veggie, Gr
    Only the best smoked wild salmon is used in this amazing dish of fluffy eggs, filling and topped with sour cream and capers. A true gourmets' delight! Some guest favorites are an array of sweet breads, freshly ground wheat or hot oat cereal for healthminded appetites, Sourdough French toast with center cut bacon or ham, or a berry laden waffle! Please advise us if you have any special dietary needs so we can plan ahead. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • specified by guest

    Additional food services

    • Coffee/tea service

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Smoked Salmon or Veggie Omelet
    Serves: 2
    Prep time: 20 mins.

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  • Location Type

    • 45 miles from Juneau

    • B&B in the heart of Gustavus

    • Gustavus is the Gateway to Glacier Bay

    • adjacent to Natl Park

    • alongside Icy Strait

    • near the Outer Coast

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Oceanside

    • Village

    City

    • Juneau

    • Distance to city: 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Blue Heron is only 2 miles from the Gustavus airport where guests are greeted by hosts with a courtesy van. This B&B is ideally situated for your Glacier Bay adventures-- great location, easy access to pristine beaches, Salmon River, parks, playgrounds, galleries, cafes, restaurants and store. For the true sightseer, we might suggest an earlier arrival by flying to Gustavus in one of the smaller planes (single engine plane up to a Caravan) with space available for four to ten passengers. Flights are all accessible from Juneau International Airport and are easy to arrange. We can book you with a local carrier based out of Gustavus or Juneau. Flights average about 30 minutes and give you a bird's eye view of mountains, wildlife, fishing boats and magnificent water patterns.

    Airport

    • Juneau, AK (JNU) 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Juneau Airport is only about 45 miles from Glacier Bay and visitors take either the evening jet (14 mintues) or a smaller aircraft (25 minutes)to Gustavus where van service will be awaiting your arrival and the start of an amazing vacation or retreat.

    Area Attractions

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Salmon River

    • Wildlife Viewing

    • Glacier Bay National Park

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseshoes

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Glacier Bay Tours

    • photo safaris

    • eco tours

    • sailing and kayaking

    • flightseeing

    • whalewatching

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

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