Otter Den Studio—A wild Alaskan getaway surrounded by wildlife and adventure!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 245 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Enjoy the area

Juneau, AK

Auke Bay13 min drive
University of Alaska-Southeast17 min drive
Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.)20 min drive
Mendenhall Ice Caves24 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Sleeping Area

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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The Tongass Treehouse Otter Den studio is a scenic getaway sitting about a hundred feet up in the lush rainforest canopy with the ocean in your front yard. Start your day with coffee while listening to eagles and whale watching from the living room or the deck, then enjoy Juneau's best offerings - like remote glacier hikes or local shopping - all less than 15 minutes away, then return to luxurious comforts to relax at home and watch the sunset as flying squirrels and eagles play next to the deck, and orcas feed just feed from the shore.

This is our home, we rent it out when we do work travel. This is the bottom-floor studio of the Orcaview Cabin and is a completely separate unit with a separate entrance on a separate story. Both units have access to laundry in our utility room through a door outside.

Please note the house is on a steep hillside and requires being comfortable with a few stories of stairs to access the unit. This is also our home, not dedicated rental, and there are a few areas that may not be child-safe (particularly if unsupervised outside, as we are on a cliff). If you have young children with you, please let us know to so we can ensure everyone is safe. :)

All photos taken by us at or close to the Tongass Treehouse.

If you have any questions, please let us know! We are also happy to help our guests plan their adventures.

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Property manager

Clay Fischer

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is our home, we live here and rent it out when out of town for work. Please treat it as your own :)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Juneau

Located in Juneau, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. Sentinel Island Lighthouse and Alaska Governor's Mansion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shelter Island State Marine Park and Ernest Gruening State Historical Park. Alaska Powder Descents and Observatory Books are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Juneau, AK

What's nearby

Auke Bay - 13 min drive
University of Alaska-Southeast - 17 min drive
Mendenhall Ice Caves - 24 min drive
Nugget Falls - 24 min drive
Alaska State Capitol - 31 min drive

Getting around

Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Forbidden Peak Brewery - 15 min drive
Squires Rest - 15 min drive
Hot Bite - 16 min drive
Alaska Glacier Seafoods - 12 min drive
Auke Bay Cafe - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Otter Den Studio—A wild Alaskan getaway surrounded by wildlife and adventure! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

16 April 2024

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

Relaxing in Juneau

The property is absolutely stunning and meticulously cleaned. The owners communicated throughout our stay with any questions we had. I highly recommend this location if u are looking for privacy, quiet, and a stunning view. I would highly recommend this stay every time we stay in Juneau. The decor is also stunning. We had a great time

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave E.

31 August 2023

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

A magical adventure in Alaska

We had a wonderful stay at The Tongass Treehouse. The Otter's Den was clean, cosy, very well equipped and finished to a high standard. The view from the deck was stunning, every sunset was different and sublime. The location was also fantastic, as it was so easy to access the numerous trails and creeks, the Mendenhall Glacier, airport, Mendenhall Mall, Juneau and Auke Bay. During our stay we took a float plane to Chicagof Island to view Brown Bears, saw Black bears closer to base camp, walked in the footprints of bears and wolves and saw Humpback Whales, chatted to squirrels and made some amazing new friends. The Forbidden Peak Brewery and the Alaskan Brewing Company provided pleasant and relaxing interludes to all the adventures. Such a magical experience. We highly recommend South East Alaska and the Tongass Treehouse. Thank you Clay for allowing us to stay at your incredible retreat. :-)

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Schatzi S.

31 July 2023

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

McLaughlin/Lebelt wedding

Beautiful! We thoroughly loved the deck and view. And the bed is so comfy! That rain shower! Beautifully designed studio. And thoughtful owners.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

24 July 2023

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

Wow great stay

Such a beautiful view from the balcony, we had a great stay at Clay and Erica’s home. Would highly recommend. Communication was great and the location is perfect. Way exceeded our expectations. Thanks guys we will be back. Eric and Renata

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

8 July 2023

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

Beautiful. Serene.

Wonderful location, view, appliances, and host. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Clay Fischer

Childhood sweethearts, we grew up right here in Tee Harbor more than 20 years ago. After moving down south and traveling the world, we realized that wherever we went, there really was no place like home. Moving back to Alaska isn't easy. We waited and waited for the right home. Eventually we made a trip up to check the Tongass Treehouse out, and finally found a home in the lush rainforest with an ocean view that made even locals like us speechless.

We do still travel for work, and that is when we rent out our home (both the upper and lower unit).

Why they chose this property

When we first visited what was to become the Tongass Treehouse, we walked past a marmot and porcupine to the deck where eagles were calling right off the balcony and orcas playing right offshore, close enough their breath wafted up to us. In the short time checking the place out we saw a momma black bear and cubs, a half dozen humpbacks feeding and a huge pod of steller sea lions playing. As the sun set there were flying squirrels gliding in the canopy and salmon jumping by the thousands right offshore. We knew this was the place for us. We were home again. This was everything Juneau had to offer as a secluded retreat, but only 15 minutes from town, and being two units in one structure, we can have guests as well. As a hobbyist wildlife photographer, I don't even have to leave the property to get incredible shots. All the photos shared were taken by us at or near the property!

What makes this property unique

There are lots of rentals in Juneau, but almost none give you the forest and the beach in one - and when they do, they charge top dollar for it. We still can't believe that we sip our morning coffee from bed while watching humpback whales breach. We go out to the deck and the eagles call and ravens sing to us. Being up in the canopy we get such a different look at nature, and being a hundred feet above the beach facing west we are treated to a stunning sunset every night. There are no visible neighbors, though we chat with them when going on walks and they are absolutely amazing and full of local knowledge. There is half a mile of forest to the south and miles of beach where we have never seen another person, offering world-class salmon fishing. Within 15 minutes you can hike to incredibly remote glaciers, have all kinds of beaches to yourself, do local shopping and eat at amazing restaurants, stock up at Costco, and catch some of the freshest fish for homemade fish tacos. After a long day of hiking and adventuring, nothing beats coming back to our affordable luxury to rest and recover.