Your private retreat on the beach at Paradise Cove

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A room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains. There is a rocking chair and a couch.
A wooden cabin with a bench, a glass door, and a view of a lake with mountains in the background.
A dining table with a vase of flowers, surrounded by woven placemats and wooden chairs. A kitchen area is visible in the background.
A room with a view of a lake and mountains, a rocking chair, and a sofa.
A rustic cabin with a sloped roof, large windows, and a natural surrounding.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Haines, AK
  • Place, Chilkat State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort William H. Seward
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, American Bald Eagle Foundation Museum
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Skagway, AK (SGY)
    ‪88 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mud Bay

Located in Mud Bay, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Alaska Indian Arts and American Bald Eagle Foundation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center and Southeast Alaska State Fair. Chilkat Islands State Marine Park and Sullivan Island State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Haines, AK

What's nearby

  • Chilkat State Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort William H. Seward - 23 min drive - 11.6 km
  • American Bald Eagle Foundation Museum - 24 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Hammer Museum - 25 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Southeast Alaska State Fair - 25 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Haines, AK (HNS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Old Field Kitchen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Market - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pioneer Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Bamboo Room - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your private retreat on the beach at Paradise Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Your private retreat on the beach at Paradise Cove?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your private retreat on the beach at Paradise Cove on 4 May 2027 start from NZ$2,122, including 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.

How much is parking at Your private retreat on the beach at Paradise Cove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your private retreat on the beach at Paradise Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your private retreat on the beach at Paradise Cove?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your private retreat on the beach at Paradise Cove located?

This Mud Bay holiday home is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Chilkat State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Haines-Skagway Fast Ferry and Alaska Indian Arts. Portage Cove State Recreation Site and Fort William H. Seward are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional location. Very comfortable house and attentive host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet, peaceful property with views to did for!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful 4th of July

This was a beautiful house to stay in for the 4th of July week!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

Beautiful property
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Paradise is right!

Plenty of room. Everything we needed. Beautiful spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Setting

The s was a great property in Haines. The view and surroundings right on the beach were great. The home definitely has a cabin feel to it which adds to the charm. Excellent for a family. And the hosts are Easy and great to work with.
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

Excellent, would recommend to anyone
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful place to stay

We enjoyed everything about our stay in Paradise Cove. It’s a beautiful property, surrounded by roses, berries, and fruit trees. Then there is the expansive views of the Chilkat Range and—front and center—Rainbow Glacier and falls. Stunning, even by Alaska standards.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded our expectations!

The hosts were great throughout the entire process. Property is clean and well maintained, both inside and out. Great place to relax. We used the property as a home base for daily excursions, returning to "home" every night. The view of Rainbow Glacier is awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfection

Beautiful, comfortable, well-maintained waterfront property with astounding views from every room. Very private but a stones throw from town. Great amenities. Cecily is very communicative and she even left us some fresh veggies from her garden! Absolutely magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking Views! Amazing waterfront cottage and garden.

This house is perfect for anyone wanting a peaceful and relaxing stay in the Haines area. Watch bald eagles while sipping morning coffee. Enjoy the tranquility of the protected cove from the properties manicured lawn. Poke around the cottage style garden. View Rainbow glacier from one of the many picture windows. Space to sit and visit or play games in this vintage style country cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Just about paradise

This is a charming, rustic country house on the Mud Bay with stunning mountain/glacier/waterfall views, close to spectacular hikes and wildlife--eagles and bears right outside. The hosts are kind, friendly and very responsive if there are any little glitches. The house has a very well equipped kitchen compared to most vacation rentals, even an espresso maker(!) The layout of the house provides space for privacy and togetherness. We are return visitors and really appreciate this beautiful home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Great stay on a beautiful piece of Haines beach front

We just stayed at Paradise Cove and it was great. We were able to launch our kayaks from the beach. The gardens are beautiful and the view of Rainbow glacier is amazing. We were there with my parents and it was perfect for the 4 of us and it could comfortably sleep 6. Quirky house in some regards but that is the charm of it with neat old furniture and cool little nooks to hang out in. Only thing it needs is a bbq to cook our fish on and a shower (only a tub right now) but I understand those things are on their way Would highly recommend it. Plan to stay there again soon. Would be great for a group of people.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
You'll be pleased to know that we have remodeled the house and it now has two new bathrooms, both with showers and one with a tub as well. One is accessed from the annex, and one from the main house. There is also a large, new Weber barbecue. Thanks for your comments and suggestions. We will continue to be as responsive to our guests as possible, and do all we can to ensure your comfort.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing view of Rainbow Glacier.

Alaska is magical and our stay at Paradise Cove was equally matched with the breathtaking view. Our host Cecily was very gracious and replied promptly to our questions, including allowing us to enjoy the various berries on the property. The cottage had everything we needed for an enjoyable and relaxing stay. One longing we left having was to go onto the water in a canoe or kayak, as the islet was a short walk down the front of the cottage but Haines does not offer such services due to liability concerns. Everything else about our stay was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Just book it, best Alaska experience!

Upon our arrival our mouths dropped open from the view! This was our third trip to Alaska and this view was by far the best. Words cannot describe it! The directions were spot on, and we didn't have any trouble locating the property. The owners were very easy to communicate with and very quick to reply, they checked in to make sure we had everything we needed via text. The beds were super comfortable, with plenty of extra pillows and blankets, we also had great water pressure in the showers. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need to make great meals at home. My husband bought a fishing pole in town and actually caught a small Halibut right on the rocky beach below the cabin. The drive to town was breathtaking and the people are the friendliest and most helpful. The saying is true, people come for the adventure and stay for the people. When they asked us where we were staying, we always received the same response, Nice! Halibut fish and chips at the Bamboo room and hamburgers at the 33 Mile Roadhouse were the best we've ever eaten. Bears in the early mornings at Chilkoot Lake was a treat and free! We also took a flight tour of Glacier Bay National Park with Mountain Flying Service, Paul the owner was fantastic, take the long tour, it's so worth it. We had a wonderful time, and I will have to break my own rule of not staying in the same place twice, for this I will happily make an exception, we will be back no doubt about it. Jeff and Sandy Chander AZ.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2023
Thanks! You were amazing guests and we'd love to have you back again.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Breathtaking Views; House a challenge

My husband and I are active, in our sixties, and make several trips per year to all areas of our great land. In most cases, we rent a home or condo through VRBO. We have seldom been disappointed. In our former visits to Alaska we have rented homes/cabins/condos in Girdwood, Denali, Seward, and Juneau. All rentals have been a minimum of three days; most of them a week. When looking for a rental, I first look at the property description/photos and then carefully read the reviews. An honest review can save a potential renter surprises and undue distress. First let me say that this house has the best view of any property we have ever rented. The wall facing the water is totally glass, allowing you to sit in the living/dining area and look for bald eagles, sea otters, and birds. One morning a whale was spotted directly in front of the house, and a Mama Moose and her baby walked along the beach. There are chairs in the yard to sit and chat, read a book, or just relax. Directly across the water is Rainbow Glacier with twin waterfalls which can be heard on a quiet day. The spectacular scenery that one comes to Alaska to view is right before your eyes. The house, however, was a challenge. We rented the entire house just to have access to the second bathroom. Both are newly installed and are on the first floor. As stated in the description of the house, all bedrooms are on the second floor, 14 steps away from the bathrooms. Sofas are outdated and uncomfortable. Cookware is available but is in deplorable condition. We went into town the first day and bought a non-stick skillet so we could cook breakfast at the house. The owners have a right to be very proud of their beautiful property. They have been nothing but cordial and cooperative. We did not complain to them while there, choosing to make the best of our week in Haines. We understand that this house is a "work in progress" but wish we had been there after the work was complete. Just know what you are getting before you go.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
We appreciate it when guests let us know how we can better serve their needs. We are more than willing to respond to any concerns guests have during their stay. We are committed to doing all in our power to ensure that our guests are comfortable. It’s worth noting that many guests have commented to us on how well equipped the kitchen is, so clearly this review expresses a different opinion from others. The cookwear provided is all heavy-weight stainless steel or cast iron, and is solid and serviceable. In response to this review, we will buy more of the Teflon pans this couple preferred. While we add to and improve its amenities every year, the house is currently fully equipped with all that is needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The many favorable reviews attest to the comfort and cleanliness of the house, and we will leave them to speak for themselves.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Probably the best view if you're looking to stay in haines by far. The host was super helpful and responded fast. The house is cozy and located close enough to downtown you dont feel stuck out there.Honestly the only downside to this place is that it is dated and the The furniture is not comfortable .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Paradise cove was truly paradise. Golden sunsets, beautiful gardens, and a truly gracious host. I wish I could rate it higher than 5 stars!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Paradise Visit

A very well loved, homey country house in a strikingly beautiful setting, looking out on Mud Bay the mountains, and Rainbow Glacier—with a waterfall so powerful that even from far across the bay you can hear it from the yard. The house is perfectly situated close to hikes in the enchanted forests of beautiful Haines and a short drive from the town amenities(good local coffee roaster/organic grocer/local distillery/great pizza.) We appreciated the well stocked kitchen (not all VRBOs have all the necessary tools to make a good meal, and our host provided everything we needed.) Plus, we enjoyed the fresh organic greens from the garden. The bed was comfortable and the heating efficient. If you have to use the bathroom at night, be careful because the bathrooms are on the first floor and bedrooms are up steep flights of stairs. There is cool, authentic local roots music plus some vintage 60s/70’s sounds on cassette tape(!) that you can play on the working boom box. All in all, a perfect setting to just hang out and soak in the spectacular environment of Haines.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Awesome!!

We had a wonderful time. This property is amazing. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Beautiful view at Paradise Cove

The house has one of the best views that I’ve ever experienced. Glacier, mountains, otters, seals, porpoises and eagles could be seen every day. We quickly learned that a pair of eagles had their favorite trees to hang out in and would sometimes fly down in the beach in front of the house or just circle overhead. The house is older and would benefit from additional renovations/updated furniture, but the bathrooms are modern and the beds are comfortable. And the views and location are so worth sacrificing some modern comforts. The Alaska Marine Highway ferry was also a neat way to get to Haines from Juneau. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Paradise Cove House

Was a lovely property Brought us back to the 60-70's! Beautiful views , quiet and plenty of space for 4 people. Yard was delightful when the sun was out.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A truly magical place

For anyone seeking a very special place away from the business of the day-to-day, where each morning begins with a slightly different variation of "wow, look outside - I can't believe how beautiful it is or how fortunate I am right now@" - you can't go past Cecily and Mark's comfy, cozy, idealistic Paradise Cove home on the shores of Mud Bay, Haines. The home itself has a more lived-in feel, but that doesn't mean uncared for or scrappy by any means. I'm more referring to a home that has the comforts and space you would need, but is homely, not overly-glamorized or modern. It's a house that's been shown some love. In fact, the small touches - from the telescope pointing toward the stars above, or the binoculars available to guests to watch the towering ice of the melting Rainbow Glacier directly across the bay transform into aa pair of constantly running waterfalls that dissect the tall craggy mountains, to the well-kept gardens, the green green grass and especially "my favorite" the hammock swinging between 2 tall trees with a view to die for - this place was heaven! It's just a quick 10-15min easy and scenic drive into town, so no problems there and instructions for finding the place and our arrival were easy so no hassle there. The hosts were wonderful people who checked in on us occasionally, but were never "in our face"... And the whole small town of Haines was friendly and free and unpretentious and picturesque in that way that you would expect Alaska to be. We booked for 10 days, which for 2 current LA-urbanites, I worried may be too long to handle in such a small, isolated town without going just a little stir crazy. But as the days drew to a close, we knew if circumstances allowed, we could have stayed another month happily without getting bored by any of it. We saw so many bears at the nearby Chilkoot River, and bald eagles every day. There are wonderful hikes around the bay and trail-heads further along and fishing and kayaking and all sorts of outdoor adventures for those seeking that level of activity. Or you could just happily stay in, watch the ever-changing view, snuggle up, read a book, write, paint, chat, cook and drink - if that's more your thing. Most importantly, the Paradise Cove house is a place that reminds you the world is bigger than its current troubles and I highly recommend a visit to anyone of any age. Thanks so much Cecily and Mark for a trip we won't forget. Sandy and Irina.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect and beautiful family getaway

We absolutely loved out stay at Paradise Cove. The property was easy to get to, spacious, and clean with tons of charm! We definitely will stay there again in the future!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
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