RECEIVE ALASKA AIRLINE MILES when you use KETCHIKAN RESERVATION SERVICE to book your B&B or vacation rental at this participating property. Reservations will earn one mile for every two dollars you spend for lodging excluding tax.

To qualify, you will need an Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Account. Miles will be posted directly to your account at the end of the month following your stay. You can check your account online at www.AlaskaAir.com.

Your Hosts
Eric and Kay live on the premises at the Christmas House and Gift Shop which is completely separate from the B&B cabin. Kay is a retired restaurant owner, Kay's Kitchen, and Eric is a sea captain. Kay is also an avid gardener which is evident all around the property.
Eric and kay
Eric and Kay

Kitchen
Kitchen

Dining Area
Dining

Living Room
Living Room

Bedroom
Bedroom

Bedroom
Bedroom

Christmas House Bed & Breakfast
Overlooking Refuge Cove and Tongass Narrows, this cabin offers a great view of the water from every room. Watch the activity in the boat harbor right from your living room. Your beach cabin is hidden among trees and flowering plants with a path leading right to boat moorage. You can't find a better place for fishing and convenience.

Your hosts own and operate Christmas House and Gift Shop providing year-round tours of over 900 Santas with light refreshments served. You will want to purchase Kay's new cookbook, Kay's Kitchen, as a souvenir.
Christmas House Cabin Bed and Breakfast Dock
Sign Exterior

Breakfast
The breakfast foods provided for a self-cook breakfast consists of eggs, bread, bacon, pancake makings or waffles, hot and cold cereal, fruit, juice, coffee and tea.

Location
This home is located NORTH OF TOWN at Milepost 8 North Tongass which is about 10 minutes from the Airport ferry and Alaska Marine Highway ferry and 15 minutes from downtown Ketchikan. It is about one mile from Ward Cove Post Office and turn off to Ward Lake which offers camp sites and hiking trails.

Summer Rates (May 1 - Sept. 30)
· Two-bedroom Cabin
  One to two guests, one bed:  $125 + 6.5% tax
  Each additional guest:  $25 + 6.5% tax
Children under two stay free!

Winter Rates (Oct. 1 - Apr. 30)   
· Two-bedroom Cabin
  One to two guests, one bed:  $95 + 6.5% tax
  Each additional guest:  $25 + 6.5% tax
Children under two stay free!

Monthly rates available on request.

Rates subject to change without notice.

Smoking Policy
SMOKING ALLOWED OUTSIDE ONLY

Pet Policy
Pets may be allowed.  Host have specific pet rules which will be discussed at time of booking.   A charge of $10 per day per pet will be added to the room rate and a pet deposit is usually required.  Purchase of Travel Guard's Accidental Rental Damage Insurance is required.  The cost is $45 for $1,500 coverage (one pet) and $69 for $3000 coverage (two pets or more).

Transportation
Ketchikan and the airport are separated by water and transportation to the town is by the airport ferry which meets all flights. The Airport Shuttle transports on the ferry from the airport to the town side for $10 per adult passenger. Tongass Water Taxi also meets flights at the airport, weather dependent. You will see their personnel in the baggage claim area or you can call Rich at (907) 225-TAXI.

Taxi cabs are available on the town side at the airport ferry dock and at the Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminal. To homes outside the city, it is usually better to rent a car. If you would like to rent a car we recommend Alaska Car Rental.  They have offices in town and at the airport. They offer courtesy transfers. You can get a discount with Alaska Car Rental if you book online and use my codeKRSWANDA or by calling toll free 800-662-0007.

The Bus operates three routes within the city limits and along Tongass Avenue as far South as Mile 4/Rotary Beach (GREEN LINE to RED LINE); and North to Mile 10/Totem Bight State Historical Park (BLUE LINE) Monday-Friday only. The fare is $1 (Adult) and $.50 (student 5 years and up) per person (exact change required in U.S. currency). No charge for immediate transfer to next bus. See the Bus Route and The Bus Schedule online. Bus Schedule and Rate subject to change. You should check their web page for up-to-date information.

 

Deposit and Confirmations
Full payment is required on one and two night stays at the time the reservation is made. A minimum advance deposit of the first two nights paid in full or 50% of the total reservation is required on stays of three (3) nights or more. Upon receipt of your deposit, a confirmation will be sent by mail, fax or e-mail with your bed and breakfast or vacation rental information, map, directions, and travel insurance information. The balance due, if any, is payable to KRS 60 days prior to your scheduled arrival and can be paid by personal check, cashier's check, postal money order or a major credit card.

Cancellations and Refunds
We appreciate notification as early as possible if you need to cancel or change your reservation. All cancellations are subject to a processing fee of $25 plus tax. Cancellation penalties are as follows:

Stays 1-6 nights: Cancellations made prior to 30 days before the scheduled arrival date are entitled to a full refund less a $25 processing fee. There are no refunds for cancellations made within 30 days of the scheduled arrival date.
Stays 7 nights or more: Cancellations made prior to 60 days before the scheduled arrival date are entitled to a full refund less a $25 processing fee. There are no refunds for cancellations made within 60 days of the scheduled arrival date.
Travel Insurance: Travel Guard covers your vacation investment. Coverage includes (but is not limited to) trip cancellation and interruption benefits, medical and medical evacuation benefits, and 24-hour travel assistance. The cost is 7% of your total reservation and will be included unless you choose to decline coverage. Select the Travel Guard link below for more information. Details will be sent with your confirmation.
Click here to see the Travel Guard Vacation Rental Protection Plan