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Cottage On The Water

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Guests can enjoy serene views of the water from this deck surrounded by lush vegetation.
Enjoy serene views of the lake from the raised platform.
Relax in this cozy living space with a comfortable sofa, flat-screen TV, and dining area.
Cozy bedroom with a single bed, striped bedspread, and two pillows.
Kitchen features a sink, stove, and refrigerator, with a window offering a view of the outdoors.

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage On The Water

Come stay in our cozy cottage on the ocean. Enjoy a barbecue grill on the private water view deck with outdoor dining space, if the weather is playing friendly. Sit around the fire pit over looking the ocean. Cozy stay for 2, but can sleep 4 comfortably between the king sized bed in the bedroom and queen sized pull out sofa bed in the living room.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Ask us about crib and play pen availability!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Cottage On The Water Cottage
Cottage On The Water Ketchikan
Cottage On The Water Cottage Ketchikan

About the neighborhood

Map
Ketchikan, AK

What's nearby

  • Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Saxman Totem Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Creek Street - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Dolly's House Museum - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Port of Ketchikan - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ketchikan, AK (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alaska Fish House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dolly's House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sourdough Cocktail Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Arctic Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Annabelle's Famous Keg and Chowderhouse - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage On The Water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage On The Water?

As of Aug 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage On The Water on Aug 24, 2025 start from $184.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cottage On The Water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage On The Water?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage On The Water located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Black Sands Beach State Marine Park. Saxman Totem Park and Stedman–Thomas Historic District are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Cottage On The Water Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kasey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, cozy cottage

We enjoyed our stay at the Cottage on the water very much! It was the perfect place to come back to after the end of a day exploring.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely setting with fabulous view. A nice change of pace from staying in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place to any couple looking to stay and explore the area. Perfect for 2 people
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Birthday Getaway 🎉

Beautiful location and the owners were wonderful, as well! No issues with anything. Would love for them to have us back again. Thank you for a wonderful getaway ❤️ Absolutely loved Ketchikan!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elmer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very memorable experience.

It was intriguing and relaxing.We'll remember it for a long time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location!

I still can't get over the views from this place! We saw eagles, sea lions, lots of jumping salmon, starfish, and crabs ...right in our "backyard". It was such a great home base for us for our trip. Close enough to town to be convenient, far enough to feel very private and pristine and away from the crowds. Everything we needed was there, and
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and peaceful getaway

This place was absolutely perfect. Cute little cottage with one of the coolest ocean views I've ever seen. Great deck for grilling and watching the sun rise. Just down the highway from town but feels remote. Couldn't recommend it enough
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage!

We used this space as a home base for our elopement! Aren and Shalie were flexible with our unique requests and eager to offer to make our experience special. The space is well kept and intentional, and the view over the water cannot be beat. The cottage has everything one needs to have a cozy, intimate, and lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful!

We really enjoyed the little cottage and would stay there again. I highly recommend it. Wish there had been better weather to enjoy all of the immensities. The cottage is so cozy and so private. The bed was extremely comfortable. So glad we found this place. Thank you to the owners for taking such good care of us,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay

My wife and I were in town visiting our son and daughter-in-law. Since they rent a small one bedroom place, we need a place. This little house was perfect for us. While we didn't cook meals, everything we might have needed was in place. The kingsize bed was very nice and comfortable. The view from the back deck is tremendous. We'll will most defiantly use it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint yet Spectacular

The location is the heart and value of this cottage. Literally on the rocks/shore of this SE AK town. The sound of nature 24/7 - eagles & swainson thrush calling, ocean shores. Watched summertime charters netting fish and pod of Orcas go by. Perfect kitchen set up with THEE best view. Besides the rocks to roam, lovely deck w/ view + firepit. Good carport access to front door, bathroom functional, adequate living space, and If you don't mind some querky old floors, everything else adds up to an authentic Alaskan experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutley wonderful!

We felt right at home diring our stay at this cozy cottage by the sea! The place had everything we need, and some! The view.... THE VIEW! The fire pit on the beach, amazing! The host was kind and very prompt in responding whe the wifi started acting up. He came right over and didna quick reset and it was all fixed. We also really liked that there was a grill on the deck. Would highly recommend, and will most definitely be renting this VRBO again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view from the back deck of the water with whale sighting

Amazing view of the water with a whale sighting from the back deck. Great to be able to sit at a dining table on the deck and look out at the water. The place has a comfy, casual home feel that is thoughtfully decorated. Convenient full kitchen and washer and dryer. Owner Aren and wife Salie were extremely friendly. Aren responded immediately when I messaged him asking if a hair dryer was provided so I would know if I would need to pack my own. Aren also responded immediately when I told him the shower knob to the hot water came off and came over and tightened it back on for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Larissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JOhn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Cottage

Owners have done a nice job of dressing up an older cottage. Was a great landing spot to adventure out of. We didn't spend much time at the place (weather was excellent). Whales, sea lions, and salmon right below the deck. For less mobile people, the access to the water really would be challenging (steep steps and rocky surfaces), but for us and our children it was fine. Nice parks right down the road to accommodate easier access as desired. Not much privacy from neighbors (on either side), but if you're looking for a great place to hub out of, the place will fit your needs well!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a WONDERFUL place to stay! The views are amazing too. The owners are very nice and really want your time to be wonderful. This is by far the best place we've stayed in Ketchikan (we visit every two years). We're already looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful!!

Overall- a wonderful place! A few suggestions: As the best (only) view is from the kitchen, so it would be great if there were a couple of tall stools to sit in when looking out Also, we had to go buy a warm throw for the sofa. Adding that would be wonderful as well! Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice vacation

The cottage accommodate 4 people comfortably, and great location right on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Exactly what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim & Patty H., North Pole, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place.

I would stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing!

Erin and his family were very welcoming, the property is gorgeous, the view is incredible, and the cottage is quaint and relaxing. Everything was thought of and it was seamless, stress-free & relaxing! We cannot wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

We were very comfortable, great views, easy to find and perfectly located. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

It was pretty private.

Hosts were super responsive.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it.

Friendly property manager. Beautiful view. Very relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022