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Comfortable Living on a Rugged Island

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Welcome to The Catch! You home away from home on Kodiak Island!
Welcome to your home!
Arctic Entryway. A place to drop your gear before relaxing in your home.
Looking toward the great room and entry.
A view of the great room from your barstool seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kodiak, AK
  • Alutiiq Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Kodiak Laboratory Aquarium and Touch Tank
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kodiak, AK (KDK-Kodiak Municipal)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfortable Living on a Rugged Island

Enjoy the rugged beauty and pristine wilderness of Alaska's Emerald Isle alongside the comfort and amenities of home! Our home sleeps up to 6 people and features all new appliances and furnishings. Look outside to see the striking view of a busy ocean channel that feeds the second largest fishing port in the United States! Whether hunting, fishing, sightseeing, or more you will love your stay at our house. Also, if you need a rental vehicle we have two trucks ready for use! The trucks are available during summer month at $139/day. Inquire with owner for availability during your stay.

Property manager

Stephen Foreman

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Kodiak

Located in Kodiak, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Woody Island State Recreation Site and Buskin River State Recreation Site, while Russian-American Magazin and Alutiiq Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kodiak, AK

What's nearby

  • Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Russian-American Magazin - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Alutiiq Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kodiak Laboratory Aquarium and Touch Tank - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Kodiak, AK (ADQ) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Espresso - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Fly By - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Noodles - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable Living on a Rugged Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable Living on a Rugged Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable Living on a Rugged Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable Living on a Rugged Island located?

Located in the heart of Kodiak, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church and Russian-American Magazin. Alutiiq Museum and Kodiak Laboratory Aquarium and Touch Tank are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

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

Home away from Home

Host was accessible before and during our stay. Home was easy to find, close to walk downtown, fish nearby streams, and condiments already in the home made cooking for the three of us a breeze. Appreciated the laundry facilities and entry area where we could suit up and get out of wet gear. Highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don O.

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

Great Home in Kodiak

We enjoyed our stay at this home in Kodiak. Great communication. Good views and channel watching from the porch and everything you need in the home. Close to downtown and airport.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Family Vacation

It was absolutely amazing. Great location. Plenty of space. Stephen is quick to return calls and fix any problems. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Jim Hailey

Great place with everything needed. I highly recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Ogden

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

Great Stay

Communication was awesome. Property was just as advertised and just what we needed. Stephan is easy to work with and very responsive.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Fairbanks, AK

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

Comfort in Kodiak

Clean, well furnished. Even had sharp knives. Great deck. Good view of the channel and boats going by. Very cordial and responsive host. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

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

Perfect place!!

We loved this property so much! First impression: walking up to it from the outside, you can see through your windows to the Bay before even entering the house. Once inside, it is so open! Comfy round chair set up to look out over the bay. Plenty of room for our 6 travelers and close to everything! Awesome deck and all the cookware you need (and more). I inquired about dropping off luggage since we were in on an early flight. We were given early check-in which was so nice after traveling! I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irvin P.

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

Thanks for a great place to stay.

We were in Kodiak for our Grandsons wedding. The Catch is a comfortable place to stay and Stephen is a great host. We enjoyed watching the boat traffic and seeing Loons and Eagles from our deck. Sadly we could not use the fireplace. We would have enjoyed this as it was rainy and chilly while we visited. We also rented our vehicle from Stephen, an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Enjoy your morning coffee and watch the boats head out for the day!

This house provides each visitor with everything they need! Spacious living areas, comfortable beds, a great kitchen and a beautiful view of the water. The kitchen is fully stocked so you can prepare the halibut you caught that day! Another huge plus...location! Close to downtown Kodiak or for that quick run to the grocery store. This rental is perfect. The large picture windows are a bonus! We enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Great stay in Kodiak, Great house

My family of five (wife and I, two kids, my mom) had a wonderful week in Kodiak. Beautiful island, great hiking, fishing, and of course, bears! House was comfortable, well-located, and as described on site -- updated with modern kitchen, great living room, nice water views, etc. Owner was great to work with and even shared some Halibut from a recent catch. I appreciated that the kitchen was well-equipped and the owner even provided a cooler for fishish. Definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Going home

This trip was a gift to my siblings for my brothers 69th birthday. I was born in Kodiak and have not been back since we left base. My brother however has always considered Kodiak HOME. It was a joy to be able to take him home. I rented the house and our vehicle from Stephen, and a whale watching excursion. I couldn't be happier with the service he provided. Hands down the best VRBO host I have worked with.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark J., Bozeman, MT

In one word..OUTSTANDING!!!!

We rented Stephens property for a weeklong stay in Kodiak during our annual fishing trip. Over the years we've stayed in motels, but this was far more comfortable and at a comparable cost. Stephen was an excellent host and responded quickly to any questions that we had. Our party consisted of four guys and it was nice to have plenty of room for us and all our gear. Everyday we returned with wet waders and rain jackets, that were hung downstairs in the laundry/boiler room to quickly dry. A large living room, kitchen and dining room provided space to prep meals, eat and relax. The bedrooms all had plenty of space with comfortable beds. We never felt crowded and quickly got used to our home away from home. The location is extremely convenient, with parking immediately by the front door. This was important as we loaded/unloaded gear from the car everyday. We were literally just minutes from downtown and the grocery store. It was exactly what we were looking for. I would certainly use this property again for a future visit to Kodiak.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was lovely, very cozy. Enjoyed watching the boats coming and going. Kodiak is beautiful, I highly recommend visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Nice property

The location and size fit our group well. The view was very nice. It was great to be able to cook our catch each evening. It was easy to contact the owner and he replied quickly when I had questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K., Alaska

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

Great Premier host in Kodiak, comes with rental car, boat tours optional, super convenient

I recommend Stephen (premier host) for Kodiak stays. He went out of his way to get us in early. He supplied us with rental car, ample coffee, chocolate and bear spray (all we needed). He was terrific. The property is a great base camp location. The deck & living area have excellent views of the channel, and walk-able to downtown. The deck was a great add. Watching boats come & go was terrific. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

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

Very good experience!

We stayed at The Catch 3 years ago, and were impressed enough to stay there again. We love the open living space and kitchen, and you can’t beat the view! Stephen promptly replied to our questions, and we rented a great truck from him as well. Although it is located on a fairly busy street, the place was nice and quiet. We recommend The Catch!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Great place to stay in Kodiak

Nicely decorated house. Clean with great views. Close to most everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Twyla D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend get away

The location and views from property were wonderful. It was very easy to communicate with the owner. We enjoyed our visit to Kodiak.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice. Close to town and marinas, that was good for us. Easy to get a hold of owner for any issues. Way better that staying at a hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cona V.

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

Very nice apartment and host. Very recommend

Everything was great

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia B.

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

Great Views & Great Location!

We had a wonderful stay in Kodiak. Stephen was very helpful and responsive. We came with our kids and enjoyed using the kitchen and socializing in the great room. The views of the boats traveling in and out of the channel, the float planes taking off and landing on Near Island, and the whales feeding in the distant water made our stay extra special. We also rented the truck which made our trips to the store and coffee shops very easy. The home is in good walking distance to almost everything, but the truck was nice for getting out to our hiking spots and Safeway/Walmart. Stephen also took us whale watching one night. We had great weather and I definitely recommend taking this special boat tour. It's a great way to see the Island from a different perspective. Plus the whale watching was fantastic too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

todd s.

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

Great experience

Stephen was awesome to work with, very attentive and personally meet us and walked us through the house. Beautiful views, comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen. We rented the truck which served us well.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

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

A unique Alaska experience.

What you see in the pictures is what you get. The place is clean and well appointed and decorated. The location is convenient on a relatively busy st., but overlooks a deep blue water channel behind and you could entertain yourself just watching the boats drive by from the comfort of your living room. You can also walk to several restaurants and museums, so it is a terrific home base to explore Kodiak. Stephen is terrific. A school counselor in Kodiak, so a real community member who can give you a sense of the place. He was super responsive to our questions and needs but also gave us privacy -- perfect balance of friendliness and allowing space for privacy. We also rented a truck from Stephen which allowed us to do day trips to local beaches. Surfer and Fossil Beaches were terrific, with Gray whales spouting regularly just a few hundred yards off shore and some cool tidal pools.

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Perfect base to explore Kodiak

Lovely views, good location, all-in-all a welcoming home and Stephen as a truly great host. This all creates a perfect blend that makes The Catch a perfect base for a several days’ discovery of Kodiak. The four of us just loved it and we do hope we will come back one day...

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Great experience !

Instead of writing a lengthy review I will just say when we go back to Kodiak we will be staying at the "catch" and there is not a finer person to deal with than Stephen Foreman!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Foreman

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This property is owned by Stephen and Kelli Foreman. We have been Kodiak locals for 15 years after first growing up in Nebraska. We have 3 young boys (12, 10, & 6) that keep us quite busy and entertained:) I (Stephen) work as an educator in the Kodiak Island Borough School District during the winter and captain a whale watch tour in the summer while Kelli works at the Kodiak Baptist Mission. We enjoy gill netting for salmon, long-lining for halibut, sport fishing, kayaking, backpacking, hiking, and exploring our beautiful island. We continue to be amazed and blessed to call this place home! It is with much joy that we offer you a great place to stay during your unforgettable Kodiak experience. Come and see!

Why they chose this property

Kodiak is an awe inspiring, untouched treasure. All who visit are taken aback by its breathtaking views and rugged terrain. After 15 years of island life we are daily amazed by Kodiak's beauty and opportunity for adventure. After a busy day out playing, the warm, inviting, home atmosphere will be the perfect place to unwind with family and friends. Our home will afford you the opportunity to experience Kodiak how we do, away from a crowded hotel, with an amazing channel view, and for a reasonable price.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to downtown. Incredible views of the channel featuring all Kodiak boat traffic! Updated interiors.

Languages:

English
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