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THE FISHING SHACK - NEWLY REMODELED IN 2023
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12147.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
THE FISHING SHACK - NEWLY REMODELED IN 2023
For the past 11 years, my buddies and I have been fishing in Ketchikan every summer. For the last 3 years we have joked about buying a house to give us a more permanent home in Alaska.
Well, last year I retired, pulled the trigger and bought an old abandoned shack that hadn't been lived in for the past 4 years.
I started with a brand-new roof. Added a brand-new deck. All new doors. Replaced windows. Then started an entire remodel of the inside that was completed April of 2023. The exterior has been stabilized, but still has a lot of work left to do.
The interior is where I've spent most of my focus. New appliances, new sheetrock, paint, furniture, TVs, beds, cabinets, flooring, new washing machine and dryer. EVERTHING has been re-done compared to what it originally looked like.
It is a really cool fishing shack!
It is located out north by Clover Pass and Knudson Cove. Perfect for fishermen heading out!
It is also less than one mile from South Point Higgins Beach which boasts the best sunsets in Ketchikan. After a successful day on the water, you and your fishing buddy can walk hand in hand down to the waterfront and experience the best view Alaska has to offer. (Rated 4.9 stars on Google reviews)
I have owned rentals before in St. George, UTAH and had a perfect 5-star rating. I don't want that to be jeopardized, that's why I'm letting you know it is a "work in progress". If you want the perfect, completely remodeled cabin that looks great on a postcard . . . this is NOT your place. The exterior looks a bit rough still. But the inside is AWESOME!
If you are concerned about anything, please reach out to me before booking. I want to make sure you won't be disappointed with my "work in progress".
We have a BBQ grill, big pot to boil crabs in, crab crackers and hammers . . . a mud room to take off wet clothing . . . TV's in every bedroom and living room . . . comfortable beds and pillows, and everything else you'll need to feed your X and Y chromosomes. And this place doesn't suck for the ladies either. My wife has done a good job making sure it has enough class to cater to couples and families and not just smelly fishermen. This place is really cool.
Upgrades are continually happening and my wife has helped me with wall hangings and decorations since these pictures were taken.
I hope you make as many memories at my little fishing shack as me and my buddies intend on making.
Again, any questions . . . please reach out to me before booking.
Well, last year I retired, pulled the trigger and bought an old abandoned shack that hadn't been lived in for the past 4 years.
I started with a brand-new roof. Added a brand-new deck. All new doors. Replaced windows. Then started an entire remodel of the inside that was completed April of 2023. The exterior has been stabilized, but still has a lot of work left to do.
The interior is where I've spent most of my focus. New appliances, new sheetrock, paint, furniture, TVs, beds, cabinets, flooring, new washing machine and dryer. EVERTHING has been re-done compared to what it originally looked like.
It is a really cool fishing shack!
It is located out north by Clover Pass and Knudson Cove. Perfect for fishermen heading out!
It is also less than one mile from South Point Higgins Beach which boasts the best sunsets in Ketchikan. After a successful day on the water, you and your fishing buddy can walk hand in hand down to the waterfront and experience the best view Alaska has to offer. (Rated 4.9 stars on Google reviews)
I have owned rentals before in St. George, UTAH and had a perfect 5-star rating. I don't want that to be jeopardized, that's why I'm letting you know it is a "work in progress". If you want the perfect, completely remodeled cabin that looks great on a postcard . . . this is NOT your place. The exterior looks a bit rough still. But the inside is AWESOME!
If you are concerned about anything, please reach out to me before booking. I want to make sure you won't be disappointed with my "work in progress".
We have a BBQ grill, big pot to boil crabs in, crab crackers and hammers . . . a mud room to take off wet clothing . . . TV's in every bedroom and living room . . . comfortable beds and pillows, and everything else you'll need to feed your X and Y chromosomes. And this place doesn't suck for the ladies either. My wife has done a good job making sure it has enough class to cater to couples and families and not just smelly fishermen. This place is really cool.
Upgrades are continually happening and my wife has helped me with wall hangings and decorations since these pictures were taken.
I hope you make as many memories at my little fishing shack as me and my buddies intend on making.
Again, any questions . . . please reach out to me before booking.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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About the area
Ketchikan
Located in Ketchikan, this holiday home is near the beach. Misty Fiords National Monument and Creek Street are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Knudson Cove Marina and Clover Pass Marina. Mariah Charters and Grindall Island State Marine Park are also worth visiting.

Ketchikan, AK
What's nearby
- Knudson Cove Marina - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
- Clover Pass Marina - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
- Totem Bight State Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
- Mariah Charters - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
- Refuge Cove State Recreation Site - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Salmon Falls Resort - 9 min drive
- Salmon Falls Lodge - 9 min drive
- The Green Coffee Bean Company - 11 min drive
- Dockside Galley - 6 min drive
- Cindy's Kitchen - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
13 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Raymond T.
19 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of July Getaway
Raymond T.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lindy L.
28 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well stocked
Lindy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ray S.
19 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Ray S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
25 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Ketch me if you Kan!
Melissa B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott A.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Great host
Scott A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew J.
5 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Strawberry Rd
Matthew J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William E.
2 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fishing Trip
William E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kurt M.
13 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Fishing Trip
Kurt M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt P.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location away from the cruise traffic, recently renovated, and extremely comfortable!
Matt P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Nathan C.
29 August 2025
Nathan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by ROGER NIX
I love Alaska, hunting, fishing, crabbing, adventure, and the outdoors.
A piece of my heart gets left here every time I visit.
Eventually, more of my heart was in Alaska than my home state of Utah.
A piece of my heart gets left here every time I visit.
Eventually, more of my heart was in Alaska than my home state of Utah.
Why they chose this property
My buddies and I have had a long-time dream of owning soil in Alaska where we can retreat, remind ourselves of the true meaning of life, and re-charge our batteries.
THIS is the property where we chose to do those things.
We hope you enjoy it! Its a funky little shack that we have sunk time, energy, and effort in to make it livable and a place to call home.
THIS is the property where we chose to do those things.
We hope you enjoy it! Its a funky little shack that we have sunk time, energy, and effort in to make it livable and a place to call home.
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