4 Corners Glacier Bay Cottage

Entire home in Gustavus, Alaska

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Kate
  1. 14 years hosting

Listing highlights

In the center of Gustavus

A short walk to a café, ocean beach, quiet river, and hiking trails leading to Glacier Bay

Bikes included for exploring

Bicycles are available for exploring flat roads from beach to forest to Glacier Bay National Park

Attentive, communicative hosts

Guests highlight how responsive and communicative the hosts are throughout the stay
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This small cozy cottage is right at the 4 Corners in the middle of Gustavus, yet protected and private. It has all of the modern conveniences in a 2-story small house, supported by two long-term Gustavus residents right next door. Find all you need in this lovely accommodation, ready for you to enjoy!

The space
4 Corners Glacier Bay Cottage in Gustavus caters to the independent traveler. This small two-story house is conveniently located at the 4-Corners in the center of Gustavus, yet is very private and rural. Outside your window you'll find a large field plus spruce and willow trees. It is a very short walk to the café / gallery as well as to a quiet river, ocean beach, and hiking trail. It is about a mile from the Costco-foods grocery store, called Toshco. On the first floor of the cottage is a full kitchen/living room (stove and microwave; table and couch) plus a full bathroom, including a tub, plus a washer/dryer. The second story is a bedroom with a double bed and a single bed. The sofa in the living room also converts into a double bed. There are games and books for your use. Available for your use are bicycles for biking the flat roads leading from beach to forest and to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. There is also a local taxi available. Your long-time Gustavus hosts Kate (artist) and Fritz (boat builder) are happy to help you enjoy this special place, which includes a Public Library, several art studios, excellent fishing, beach walking, trails, and roads to travel.
Limited email-worthy wireless internet is free at the local Library and at the cafe across the street.
There are weekly opportunities to join musical groups singing and playing instruments at the gallery and in the Library, as well as at times in people's homes. Instruments are available for loan. Just ask your host! (dependent on COVID precautions.)

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Free parking on premises
TV
Washer
Dryer
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 63 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Gustavus, Alaska, United States
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Meet your host

Host
63 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
Where I went to school: JD High, Juneau
My work: Kate: Artist; retired teacher and librarian; Grandmother. Fritz: Retired Boat driver for Glacier Bay National Park; boat builder; Grandfather.
Kate Boesser (raised in Juneau) and Fritz Koschmann (raised in Sitka and Juneau) have lived in Gustavus since 1977. Kate is an artist (carver / printmaker), retired teacher and librarian, naturalist, and musician. Fritz is an artist (photographer), boat builder, and retired boat driver for Glacier Bay National Park. Kate and Fritz are grandparents of two granddaughters. We look forward to sharing our lovely cottage (built by Fritz) and our wonderful community with you.

Host details

Response rate: 50%
Responds within a day
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
4 guests maximum
No pets
No commercial photography
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm
Pet(s) live on property