Johnâs home is in a great location with a fantastic view. John the host is super nice and accommodating. I doubt you will find a better host out there. Really enjoyed our stay!
We visited for a family reunion in July 2025 and had a wonderful experience. The host, Jon, was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. He provided ferry pickup and drop-off service, and even prepared breakfast for our group. The property was comfortable and well-maintained, perfect for our gathering of 5 adults. Jon's kind hospitality made our stay truly special. Highly recommended.
We had a fabulous stay at this property. Itâs very comfortable, we slept like babies, itâs nicely located to everything in town, and John is extremely hospitable. Would definitely stay here again.
Family of 4 adults stayed for 3 nights. We were here for salmon/halibut fishing. Host, John was great with communications for several months prior to our stay.The property features 3 bedrooms (2 queens and a full lower bunk). Also a living room/ with well stocked kitchenette (microwave), and keurig coffee maker.. A cozy, comfortable place to escape the Ketchikan bustle...not pretentious. The views are spectacular with cruise ships passing by and bald eagles and golden eagles perched near the water. On street parking for larger vehicles. Shorter vehicles can park in the driveway.We have been doing VRBO for many years and this one is at the top of the list, with host John (on site) being most warm and welcoming. His breakfasts (bacon, eggs and hash browns; OJ and coffee ) were a great way to start the day.The house is walkable (5-10 minutes) to the 'downtown' touristy area--restaurants, etc..If we are ever in Ketchikan again, we would definitely call this 'home'..
The property was greatâŠthe host was over the top great!!
Wonderful breakfasts and great conversations about the area.
We will be back and highly recommend John and Emilie.
This property is so perfect for a small group of friends or family that donât mind going on a short walk to get to Creek Street or downtown. The views are stunning, we counted 15 Bald Eagles at one time, especially when the fishing lodge below is cleaning their catch. The owner is extremely nice and happy to help you enjoy your stay. Would highly recommend this place to stay!
The location near downtown was great, and we enjoyed the views from the upstairs porch. The kitchen and living space were just what we needed for a short stay. John was very helpful, and the property is clean and well-cared for. We would definitely stay again and recommend it to others.
Fantastic all the way around. Great place in ideal location with incredible view. John was an amazing host, made great breakfasts each morning that the kids raved about, and had extremely helpful advice on things to do and where to eat. Highly recommend staying here.
John was a great host for our Bed and Breakfast stay, he served a robust breakfast for 3 days of our 7 day stay. Seven of us stayed at the property. Property has a fantastic view, eagles, float planes, fishing boats and cruise ships every day. Easy walk to downtown for the parade and dinner. Ketchikan parking is always tight so it was great to have a parking spot. Highly recommend this property.
John went above and beyond in every aspect. We loved the property and location. The home was very clean and comfortable. John made us a great breakfast every morning and answered our million questions. We cant wait to go back!
Alaska was the 50th state for 83 yr old Dad to vist and we chose Ketchikan. Captain John was very helpful and accommodating. The place was clean, charming, and a great place for our group of 6 adults to relax and plan our excursions. The view is AMAZING! Location is perfect for our needs. I would stay here again and I highly recommended this place.
This was a great place with lots of room and a spectacular view. The host went out of his way to make us feel welcome and even served us breakfast each morning. A definite 10 star rating.
Property was just as described. John provided breakfast items for us which was a nice touch. He gave perfect instructions how to get there from airport. I would definitely would stay again. I give this property a 5 star âïž
So fortunate to spend a sunny week enjoying Ketchikan and the view from this comfortable location. Spent our mornings on the upper deck watching all the activity on the water and the afternoons enjoying the sights around the area. Area buses are available after a short walk down the hill. Captain John is a great host!
Jaw Dropping Panoramic View from Balcony, remote feel but within minutes to everything! Relaxing, home-feel throughout property, first class treatment by owner, didn't want to leave!!!!! Exceeded all expectations and will be back!!
Hello. My name is John and I've lived in Alaska for over 40 years. I retired from the State of Alaska six years ago as Captain on the State ferry Columbia. I like walking, hiking, cooking, traveling, meeting people and being with family.
I've had a Bed and Breakfast here for over 7 years. I enjoy meeting new guest and making their stay as enjoyable as possible. The location is perfect because its a short walk to the city center and a short walk in the other direction to Safeway, Plaza Mall and some good restaurants. The historic location, Captains Hill, was named because back in 1930's most of the homes were occupied by salmon and halibut captains. The view is to die for and it never gets old. Watching all the vessel traffic sail by, cruise ships, state ferries, fishing boats, private yachts and kayakers makes for a viewing spectacle that is just out of this world. The summer sunsets and the eagles hovering overhead makes this home, The View, one of the top rated spots to stay.
Location, location , location. You may pay a little more to stay but you get so much more for your dollar. All the amenities, location, Historic street and the fantastic view.