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 Homestead
The Homestead, our largest guest bedroom, is dedicated to the host’s great grand parents, Harriet and Forest Hunt who came to Alaska in 1898. It is on the far end of the first floor and also has easy access. The room has a pillow top queen size and memory foam full size bed with room for two single air-beds, when needed. There is an award-winning fireplace built into one wall across from two 5 ft mirrored closets. 6 ft sliding glass doors lead to a deck that overlooks a private boat harbor. The room is richly appointed in muted shades of gold, mauve, and apricot, with fine linens and quality furniture. The walls feature family photos from the turn of the century and other interesting memorabilia. The large private bath has a deep, oversized soaking tub and shower, and two sinks.
The Northern Frontier
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 Ravens Haven
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 Eagles Nest
The Eagles Nest is located on the top floor of the Black Bear Inn. It has its own private entrance and covered porch. This luxury suite is decorated in shades of blue, tan and cream. The suite features the artwork of Fred Machetanz, Sidney Laurence and Nathalie Parenteau. 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. Bald Eagles perch on Spruce trees right outside the windows. Unforgettable sunsets can be seen from all the rooms. 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.
The Bunkhouse
The Bunkhouse is a very romantic private cabin that sets beside the main house and overlooks the Tongass Narrows. It was originally floated to the property in 1940 from a cannery camp up north and opened for guests in July of 2007.
The cabin walls are finished in white-washed red cedar and the floors are done in porcelain and slate. 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.
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