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Galley Gourmet's Cliff House B&B
New for the 2008 season!

View from our new bed and breakfast

"Hello there! Would you like to relax, put your feet up for a while and feel renewed and refreshed?"

"Well then, you're in for a treat because Marty and Marion Owen, the guys that brought you the award-winning Galley Gourmet dinner cruises, have a new B&B. It opens April 2008 and get this, it's right on the ocean..."

Our sea otter friend, who often waves as he slips by our house, is just one of the attractions we offer to our bed and breakfast guests.

A quiet neighborhood...

Located in a quiet, comfortable cliffside neighborhood overlooking the entrance channel to Kodiak's largest boat harbor, our year-round bed and breakfast is just minutes from downtown Kodiak. In fact, it's a woodsy, waterfront walk to get there. And since our home faces due south, you are blessed with spectacular views of the ocean. Watch boats cruise by, along with whales, jumping salmon, eagles, sea lions. Gee, you might not want to get out of bed.

Speaking of beds, our bedroom furniture is built by American Woodcraft in Tacoma, Washington. And you can look forward to a wonderful night's sleep on our new, not-too-soft, not-too-firm, mattresses. The Dromma bedlinens (from Ikea) are densely woven from fine yarn yielding a soft material with a silk feel and luster.

Marion is a master [organic] gardener and the grounds are surrounded by gardens, mostly to provide salad greens, vegetables, edible flowers and herbs for our gourmet dinner cruises.

We realize you have specific needs when you travel, so we offer two sets of accommodations:

1. The Suite of Murals

Named for the three bedrooms that feature a landscape mural on one of the walls in each room. Painted by the Kodiak High School art club, each mural depicts a quiet scenic; nice and relaxing. Take a look...

Detail of Monet mural

Fireweed mural

Mountains and wild roses mural

Each room has access to kitchen facilities and a lounge area. Ideal for independent travelers, business folks, family vacationers or groups. (See floor plan below). This includes:

• Kitchen facilities
• Free internet access
• Free TV and DVDs
• Separate bath, shower and "water closet"
• In-room sinks
• Hair dryers and clothes iron, ironing board
• Ocean views
• Use of BBQ grill and freezer
• Laundry facilities (pending)
• Reading library
• Access to garage "staging area" for outdoor gear
• Private entrance
• Lots of personal touches and artwork
• Bottomless cookie jar

Rates for the Suite of Murals:
Bedroom A (Monet mural): Queen bed: $125 per night
Bedroom B (Mountain mural): Two twin beds: $150 per night
Bedroom C (Fireweed mural): Two twin beds: $150 per night

Group rate: All three rooms plus all amenities listed above (great for groups and families traveling together): $375 per night.

Here is the floor plan for the Suite of Murals:

2. Deluxe Room in the Main House

We've selected Kodiak's premier "million dollar view" for this room. Located upstairs in the main house, this nicely appointed room has a private bath, queen bed, ample closets and a view worthy of postcards to mail to your friends and family. Ideal as a romantic getaway or someone who just wants to relax and feel hugged, this special room includes:

• Gourmet continental breakfast
• Free internet (WiFi)
• Free TV and DVDs
• Private bath
• Hair dryer
• Ocean views
• Use of BBQ grill and freezer
• Laundry facilities
• Reading library upstairs
• Access to garage "staging area" for outdoor gear
• Lots of personal touches and artwork

Rates for the Deluxe Room:
$190 per night

Deposit and Refund Policy

We require a deposit on all reservations. Your reservation is guaranteed with a 25 percent deposit or a minimum of one night's stay. Deposits are refundable only if cancellation is made at least 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. A processing fee of $25 will be charged for all cancellations.

NOTE: Do you have a lot of stuff to bring?

You are welcome to ship bulky gear and equipment to us in advance of traveling to Kodiak. We will gladly store it until you arrive. Please contact us to make arrangements.

If you have any questions about our bed and breakfast or would like to make a reservation, please call us at 800-253-6331 or send us an email (please write an "obvious" subject line so your message doesn't end up in the spam folder!).

Directions to our bed and breakfast:

Our street address is 1223 W. Kouskov. From downtown Kodiak, head north on Mission Road. After about .5 mile, turn right on Spruce Street; then turn right on Father Herman. Take an immediate left onto Kouskov. Our place is a sage green house with light tan on top.

Cheers!

More about Kodiak and our dinner cruises...

Kodiak is home to sea lions, puffins, sea otters, beautiful wildflowers and whales. Every stretch of water and shoreline is a treat to the senses. As one happy customer said, "The Sea Breeze is Alaska at its best!" (Read travel writer Scott McMurren's entertaining article about his trip to Kodiak and his culinary adventure on the Sea Breeze.)

Marty is the local harbormaster. His family roots go back to the 1930's when his family settled on Kodiak Island--which means he has lots of fun stories to tell!

Everyone has a view!

One of their favorite dinner spots is in a picturesque lagoon on Long Island (shown in our home page). It is home to historic Fort Tidball, the site of a WWII coastal artillery. To learn about Kodiak's key role during WWII, visit the Kodiak Military Museum's web site.

The ocean air gives you a healthy appetite--a good thing since you are treated to a delicious meal. From the fresh salad greens (Marion is a master gardener and co-author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul) to the scrumptious dessert, you'll discover why it's called "Galley Gourmet, a feast underway!"

World-class seafood

Local seafood is featured as well as entrees created by award-winning French chef, Joel Chenet of Mill Bay Coffee and Pastries. To whet your appetite, check out our sample menu, at right. We're also happy to serve non-seafood dishes, as well as work with any special dietary needs and restrictions. Just let us know.

As Arnold Lobel once said, "All's well that ends with a good meal."

We hope to see you soon on one of our dinner or brunch cruises.

Warm regards,

The best birthday surprise! Food and friends and weather are beautiful and forever in our hearts.--Ernie and Judie Salas, Boise, Idaho

A perfect ending to our Alaska trip.--Neil Josephson, New York

Bill and Shirley Lawson of Gresham, Oregon celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary!

Great, even for a 20-year resident.--George Rieth, Kodiak, Alaska

Sunrise over Marmot Bay, Kodiak Island

A class evening given by wonderful hosts.--Tom and Suzanne Ellis,
Kauai Island, Hawaii

Thank you! The food was excellent and the view unforgettable.--Marcus and Cincy Ungeheier
Lake Elsinore, Calif.

Lots of sights, stories, interesting route and information. Thank you.--Diana McFarland, Anchorage, Alaska

Dank u vorr de fyne avond en het lekkere eten.--Eddie and Annelies Braeken, Belgium

Thank you for the birthday cake and candles.--Anne Braeken, Anchorage, Alaska

What a grand time. We'll never be able to thank you enough. Please come and see us!--Chuck and Judy Sullivan, Chesterfield, Michigan

A wonderful evening cruise in all respects. Thanks!--David Bryan, Perrysburg, Ohio