Black Bear Inn

The Black Bear Inn is Ketchikan, Alaska's premier waterfront Bed and Breakfast and Luxury Vacation Rental. The Inn, completed in 2005, was designed for guest's privacy and relaxation. Its unique furnishings, elegant décor and numerous amenities can only be matched by the finest of hotels. All of the Black Bear Inn's rooms have stunning views of the Tongass Narrows. Alaska's best artists are featured throughout the Inn. Sirius satellite surround sound greets the guests upon arrival and free high speed Wireless Internet is available everywhere on the property. The Inn is immaculate and all guests are treated to genuine Alaskan hospitality.

The Black Bear Inn can accommodate short-term stays by guests who are departing on, or returning from other Alaskan adventures. Baggage storage and departure transportation can be provided. Fishing Charters, Women's Adventure & Fishing Trips and Sea Kayak Fishing Charters can be arranged through the Inn between May and October. Stays can be customized to include catered meals and a driver. The kitchen is available to guests who chose to bring their own chef.

The main house has four distinctive, beautifully appointed guest bedrooms with private entrances and baths, fireplaces, flat screen TV's with DVD and VCR players, refrigerators, phones and wireless Internet. The well-designed kitchen offers top of the line appliances, a crystal chandelier, Italian tile work and everything needed to prepare that special meal. When you rent all four bedrooms in the main house, the kitchen can be used for cooking.

The Eagles Nest, a beautiful one-bedroom apartment on the top floor of the Inn, has its own private entrance and covered porch. The Bunkhouse, a private, romantic cabin that sets next to the main house is our newest guest retreat. The Inn is non-smoking, but covered porches can be used for smoking.

The Bears Den is in the middle of the house on the first floor with easy access for those with limited mobility. The room has a memory foam queen size bed and cozy sitting area with a mirrored closet. 5 ft sliding glass doors lead to a deck overlooking the water. Carl Brender paintings and warm deep rich fall colors adorn the walls. The large private bath features an oversized deep soaking tub and shower, two sinks and a makeup area. The porcelain tile work is outstanding.

The Bunkhouse is a very romantic private cabin that sets beside the main house and overlooks the Tongass Narrows. The main room has a queen bed, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, an eating and sitting area and large picture windows overlooking the water. There is a small kitchenette and a bathroom with a great travertine walk-in shower. The second bedroom has a single bed and a beautiful view of the rock gardens. Sirious satellite surround sound and high speed Wirless Internet are provided. The open sun deck runs across the front of the cabin and is a great place to set and enjoy the Inside Passage.

The Ravens Haven is perfect for honeymooners. This second floor room has 6 ft sliding glass doors and a covered balcony with a spiral staircase that leads to the first floor deck and on to the water’s edge. The room has memory foam California King Bed, a beautifully designed corner fireplace, 6 ft. wide mirrored closet doors, and is decorated in lavenders, purples and shadow beige. One of Fred Machetanz’s best polar bear paintings hangs above the bed. The attached private bath has a high cathedral ceiling with a large skylight, a glass walk in shower and decorative porcelain tile on the counters and floor.

The Northern Frontier is on the second floor on the far end of the house. 6 ft sliding glass doors open onto a private covered balcony that is perfect for outdoor dining and watching the sunset. The room has a pillow top queen size bed, plush furnishings, an elegant wall fireplace, and is decorated in the warm floral tones of summer. The connecting private bath has a skylight over the sink, a glass walk-in shower, lots of mirrors and decorative tile on the counters and floor.

The Eagles Nest is located on the top floor of the Black Bear Inn. It has its own private entrance and covered porch. The kitchen and living room have hard wood floors. Decorative Italian porcelain and travertine adorn the kitchen counters, the bathroom, the laundry room and the front foyer. The kitchen is stocked for self-serve continental breakfast and everything you need to cook your own meals. The eating area and living room have large wrap-around windows overlooking the ocean and mountains, a freestanding gas fireplace, a gathering table, two leather love seats and a flat panel TV. The bedroom has plush carpet, a flat panel TV, two double beds, and accommodates one to four guests. A private phone line, DVD and VCR players, a radio with CD player, and wireless high speed Internet are provided. Smoking is permitted on the closed-in front porch.

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