Avis Angler's Dream. Waterfront Island Home. Private dock. Rental boat. Hot Tub.

A group of eight of us just completed our four night stay. House was awesome and our host, Kim, was also fantastic! I highly recommend this house and the additional boat option to get around. We would definitely all go back.

This vacation was a getaway for our family of 4 adult couples, and a toddler. A time to reconnect and relax, but also have some adventure and try new things. This property delivered! It was spacious enough to accommodate everyone comfortably, but intimate enough that we were spending time together. We had no shortage of fun things to do…from the ‘tourist’ things like Creek Street and lumberjack shows, to the more ‘locals’ experiences’ that Kim directed us to, we loved it all! Renting the boat opens doors to all these adventures…it’s a must.

We enjoyed this place very much. Super location. Great getaway. Caught lots of salmon! Kim was a wonderful host, helpful and always available.

A true Alaskan experience. Property is situated at the heart of it all. Best location and view in Ketchikan. Fishing grounds nearby. Kim is a outstanding host! 10/10

We stayed at Kim’s place for a week with friends to celebrate my youngest son’s high school graduation. The property was well maintained and Kim was a super helpful host. The area is so beautiful! There was some debris that were on the island but that is life in Alaska. The boat was an added bonus and made our trip to town quick and easy. We saw whales, bear, seals, otter, eagles and the fishing was good. We had great luck with our crab pots that Kim showed us how to use and where to go. So hard to come back home after staying at this location for a week. We would highly recommend this house. Kim - thank you for a wonderful stay. You are AMAZING!!

This house is in a great location and perfect for a group fishing trip. The hot tub, fishing preparation room, garden area, outdoor bar, and dock are very nice. It is in a beautiful location and having the boat to take out is really great. There is no internet service - only cell signal which is very strong. We rented the house for August 6-13. On the 7th one of the boat engines was alarming and not functioning as soon as we started heading out. The repair shop determined the oil had run out and the engine was shutting off. On the 8th the house ran out of water. The cistern and back-up tank had run empty. The owner said it would be the next afternoon until we would know if we would have water for the remainder of the trip. Despite providing drinking water and trying to run a hose from the creek to the tank, getting enough water was unsuccessful and we were told we would have to leave. The rest of the day was spent frantically trying to find somewhere else for 6 people to stay while packing up clothes and groceries and making arrangements to get off the island. We were able to find a two-room apartment in town in Ketchikan and arrange for two fishing charters. We lost the boat and self-guided fishing trips, ocean-front view, and space we had planned for as well as an entire day of our vacation coordinating changes. The biggest issues for us were that both the oil and water problems were due to lack of maintenance. The summer had been unusually dry, which cannot be helped, but the water tanks had not been checked to ensure there would be water. Also, the owner never offered to help us find other accommodations or transportation to them. Before we left, the owner assured us we would be refunded for the rental. The fee VRBO charges as well as the tax is based on the rental fee. The difference between an 8 day and a 3 day rental is significant. The owner refunded the house and boat days 9-13 as well as the boat for the day it went to the shop. She refused to refund the portion of the VRBO fee and part of the taxes assessed which was quite a lot. We should have processed a cancellation through VRBO rather than rely on the owner to refund the amount. We were so busy making other arrangements we just didn’t think of it at the time. Overall, it is a great rental in a beautiful location. Having the boat for self-guided fishing is wonderful. Just be aware that water could be an issue and if it is, you are out of luck and on your own.

We really enjoyed our stay at this property, Kim was a great host. She responded quickly to our questions, showed us how everything worked and provided us with information about activities we were interested in. Our group consisted of 4 couples, and the house easily accommodated us. The view from the deck was beautiful and being on the island and only a 7or 8-minute boat ride to Ketchikan was very nice! There are some minor maintenance issues that need attention but nothing major. Again, the house was just right for our group and located in a beautiful location!

We had a wonderful week with our family, which included our adult daughter, teenage son, my daughter and son-in-law, and our two year old grandson. The house fit all of us easily. The weather was exceptionally sunny and we took advantage of it by spending most of our days in our rented boat. The house was secluded yet just a short hop from town. Kim made the trip worthwhile with her joyful personality and instant assistance whenever needed. We used the hot tub, the crab cookers, the fish processing room, the cleaning station on the beautiful dock, and the well stocked kitchen. We look forward to coming back if we can find an opening in the schedule. Thank you Kim for an amazing family vacation!

The house is very nice, with a well-stocked kitchen. Covered front porch is great for watching whales and boat traffic in Tongass Narrows, also a great spot to watch the sun set behind the islands at the end of the long summer days. The location is very convenient to Ketchikan and the airport; as well as, several good fishing spots within a few minutes. The dock is in great shape with a fish-cleaning station at the end. Kim is a great property owner and was very responsive to our needs. I would highly recommend this VRBO.

Great fishing cabin