Ketchikan's Black Bear Inn 5528 North Tongass HIghway Ketchikan Alaska 99901 USA http://www.stayinalaska.com Phone: +1-760-740-9143 Phone: +1-907-225-4343

General Information

The Black Bear Inn is Ketchikan's most Elegant Waterfront Bed and Breakfast. It's unique furnishings, decor, original Alaskan Art, and numerous amenities can only be matched by the finest of hotels.

It is the perfect place for large gatherings, retreats, business and fishing groups, wedding parties and romantic Get-A-Ways. There is a covered Hot Tub and barbecue on the water's edge and multilevel decking around the house for wild life viewing and the fabulous sunsets.

You can rent one room or the whole house, a one bedroom luxury apartment or a two room Cabin with two beds.
All bedrooms have private entrances and baths, porches that overlook the ocean, fireplaces, fine bed linens, Cable TV, radios, DVD and CD players, refrigerators, and phones. The house has Sirius Satellite surround sound and free Wireless High Speed Internet throughout. Short term and extended stays are welcome.

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Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms with Ocean View
• There are 6 guest accommodations (6 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 110.00 and $ 210.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 220.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 50.00
• Other Accommodations: Luxury Apartment and Cabin
  The one bedroom luxury apartment, called the Eagles Nest, is located on the top floor of the Black Bear Inn. It has a bedroom with 2 beds, a living room with a free standing fireplace, a fully stocked kitchen, a beautiful bathroom, a laundry room, a private enterance and covered porch and a magnificent view of the ocean and mountains. Free wireless internet, cable TV, and phone/fax are provided.
  The two room Cabin, called the Bunkhouse, sets next to the main house and overlooks the Ocean. It was brought to the property in 1940, by water, from a lumber camp up north. It has a queen bed,a single bed, a fireplace, large pictures windows facing the Tongass Narrows, an eating area, a bath and a kitchenette. There is a covered porch and viewing deck for smokers. The Cabin is private, very charming and can sleep three.

Amenities

Meals

• A Continental Plus or cook your own breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: From 6 till 10 every day
• Breakfast is served in the viewing deck, Breakfast/dining area, In room
• Lunch is available by special request for $$12 to $15
• Dinner is available by special request for $$50 to $60
• Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage, Wine/cheese
• Our signature dish is Spicy Cheese and Egg Bake

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Covered paorches may be used for smoking.)
• Limited accommodations for guest pets
• Limitations on children staying (Prior approval from innkeeper required for younger children.)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted
• Deposit amount required (A 50% deposit is required when reservation is made.)
• Check in time is 3:00 P.M. and Check out time is 11:00 A. M.
• Cancellations:
  Cancellations must be made two-weeks in advance of arrival, in order for deposit to be returned.A processing fee will be deducted in all cases.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce
  • Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Lodge
• Built in 2005
• Opened for business in 2005
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking available (The Inn also offers off street parking for Boats and RVs.)

Location

• Location is best described as: Beachside, Countryside, Island, Oceanside, Small town
  
• Nearest major city: Ketchikan, AK (3 miles)
• Directions to property:
  From the center of town, go north past the airport and Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminals. You will pass The Narrows Inn Restaurant& Marina, on the left, and the stop light at Don King Road, (this turn off goes to Wal-Mart). The Inn is about a half mile past this stop light. The Inn buildings are gray with red roofs and red trim. They are set back in the trees on the water side (Left) of the road. If you come to the North Tongass Car Wash you have gone a little too far. Turn around at the car wash and head back toward town. You will see small parking signs infront that say Black Bear Inn Guest Parking.
• Nearest major airport: KTN 3 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Take the Water Taxi or the Airporter Shuttle, across the water, to the Ketchikan Airport Ferry Terminal. Turn left (north) when leaving the terminal. If you turn right, you will go into town. The Inn has plenty of free off street parking on-site and additional parking for RV's, boats, and boat trailers near by. If you do not have a car we are on the bus route and cabs are readily available.
• Meeting places:
  • Alaska Ferry Terminal
  • Cruise Ship Dock
  • Airport

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Nicole and James Church
  James is a fourth generation Alaskan whose great grandparents came to Alaska in 1898. He has extensive knowledge about Alaska and the typography of South East Alaska. Nicole is a former University and Hospital Administrator. They enjoy cooking, landscaping, fishing and hiking. They designed and built the Black Bear Inn themselves.
• The innkeepers speak: English

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Misty Fjords, Saxman Native Village, Deadliest Catch-Aleutian Ballard Trip, Tongass National Forest, Great Alaska Lumberjack Show, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ruins

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Hiking trails, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Snorkeling, Bear Watching, Motercycle Rentals, Gold Panning, Flightseeing, Deep Sea Diving, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Water sports