Galley Gourmet's Cliff House Bed and Breakfast in Kodiak, Alaska

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Galley Gourmet's Cliff House B&B
(NEWS: We are keeping last year's rates for 2009!)

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Guests enjoying morning coffee and tea on the front deck.
What a nice way to start your day!

sea otter, B&B, Kodiak, Alaska "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...

You deserve to relax. 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.

Throughout our home and B&B space you'll discover many examples of Marion's art work, including her photographs (printed on canvas) and glass mosaics, like this forget-me-not mosaic that surrounds the dining area at the top of the stairs leading to the Suite of Murals.

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. Each mural depicts a quiet scenic; nice and relaxing. Take a look...

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Detail of Monet mural, painted by the Kodiak High School Art Club. This room features a luxurious queen sized bed and a view of the ocean. Rate: $125 per night.

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Mountains and wild rose mural, also painted by the Kodiak High School Art Club. This room is uniquely designed in that it features twin beds (with the most comfortable mattress you've ever slept on), silkeen sheets, closet, hand-crafted dresser, sink, makeup mirror and more. Rate; $150 per night. The entire suite, which can sleep 6 people, goes for $375 per night.

wild rose mural, B&B, Kodiak, Alaska
Fireweed mural which is also painted by the Kodiak High School Art Club. Like the room above, this room is uniquely designed in that it features twin beds (with the most comfortable mattress you've ever slept on), silkeen sheets, closet, hand-crafted dresser, sink, makeup mirror and more. Rate; $150 per night. The entire suite, which can sleep 6 people, goes for $375 per night.

Each room has access to kitchen facilities (completely stocked -- here is where you'll find our homemade granola. Click here for the recipe) 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 907-486-5079 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!

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Comments from our B&B guests:

Thanks so much for your hospitality! I'll be back!
-- Fran Ulmer, former Lt. Governor of Alaska

Thank you so much for creating such a lovely home for us to spend the week. -- Barb and Dave Snodgrass, San Diego, Calif.

A big thank you from all of us for your hospitality. We loved it. It was a perfect set-up for us. You truly outdid yourselves with the breakfast food you provided and the constant stream of homemade goodies. -- The Saltonstalls

Comments from our dinner cruise guests:

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