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Thimbleberry Bay House

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Dining
Dining
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sitka, AK
  • Place, Heart Lake Trail
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Thimbleberry-Heart Lake Trailhead
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Visitor Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sitka, AK (SIT)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Thimbleberry Bay House

With an open concept and rustic finishes, the Thimbleberry Bay House is the ideal getaway for all visitors. This waterfront property, which sits on 4 acres, is surrounded by Sitka spruce trees, a favorite landing spot for bald eagles. Several trails lead down to the home’s private beach, where guests can launch one of the kayaks included with their stay. The hot tub, which offers idyllic views of Thimbleberry Bay, is the perfect spot to take in Alaska while enjoying a glass of champagne. The house can accommodate up to 9 guests in its 2 bedrooms and loft. This home offers a large dining room table that is great for social gatherings and large family-style meals. The master bedroom, which houses a convertible king bed, connects to an en suite bathroom and includes a daybed perfect for cozying up with a good book. In addition to a fully equipped kitchen, a large barbecue is located on a covered porch off the main entry. Rain or shine, guests can grill up some of their favorite dishes while watching the whales and sea lions that frequent Thimbleberry Bay. With panoramic views, a private beach, and the small details are taken care of, this private cabin in the woods captures the allure of the Alaska wilderness with all the comforts of home.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:00 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

Property # 2715547vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sitka

Sitka is home to this holiday home. Russian Bishop's House and Sheldon Jackson Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Thomsen Harbor and Eliason Harbor.
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Sitka, AK

What's nearby

  • Heart Lake Trail - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Thimbleberry-Heart Lake Trailhead - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sitka National Historical Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sitka Pioneer Home - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Sitka, AK (SIT) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ernie's Old Time Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sitka Pel’meni - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pioneer Bar & Liquor Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Express - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thimbleberry Bay House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thimbleberry Bay House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Thimbleberry Bay House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thimbleberry Bay House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thimbleberry Bay House located?

Situated in Sitka, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Heart Lake Trail and Thimbleberry-Heart Lake Trailhead. Visitor Center and Sitka National Historical Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house with lots of beds and paddle boards at the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan L.

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

The Perfect Spot!

Amazing place. Location, furnishing, amenities were all tip top. Highly recommend. Host was very friendly as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kirby B.

Brandt Family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was going to be a once in a lifetime trip, we plan on going back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
It was a pleasure hosting your lovely family! Looking forward to welcoming you all back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

SITKA 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: FISHING TRIP WITH REEL CLASS CHARTER. THIMBERRY HOUSE GAVE US A RELAXING EXPERENCE AFTER BEING ON THE WATER ALL DAY. WE WILL BE BACK.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

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

Great house, property and views

This was a great location, very remote and quiet. The perfect Sitka house to experience Alaska! We loved the Eagles soaring through the valley, the access to the water at low tide was so great for the kids. The dock was perfect for fishing from, doing a polar plunge off of and borrow the paddle boards. We spent hours down there. The hot tub was in great working condition, and the views from there were tremendous! For our group of 8 we could have used a 3 bathroom but we made do. The house was very clean with plenty of dishwasher soap, dish soap, laundry soap, etc. plenty of spices which was nice because we cooked all our meals. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

We Loved Our Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Thimbleberry house was perfect for our stay. It was clean, comfortable, well stocked and the views are memorizing. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Wonderful Thimbleberry Bay stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the location and the was a little hard for us coming from the south and not having window covers for the early light, but it was worth it for the view. I also didn't understand from the photos that the loft room had the two larger beds and the room upstairs with a door had the 2 smaller beds...this could've just been me :-). We also were confused about what cans to use in the kitchen for recycling ...
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thais T.

A dream come True!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I rented the house for a week of rest, relaxation and adventure with a group of women. This house was perfect for so many reasons. The location and privacy are dreamy and hard to beat. Nestled in the forrest with walking access to the water is very special. The interior features big picture windows, a spacious and well equipped kitchen and the most beautiful art throughout. The Sitka Travel Team was outstanding providing easy communication, prompt replies and willingness to accommodate us. I cant wait to stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel S.

Father/Son Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing, beautiful, and peaceful location! We came for a Father/Son fishing excursion for King Salmon and this location put the trip over the top! Located in a beautiful Bay(where we were picked up for our excursion) with great amenities. Boys loved the kayaking, hot tub and fire pit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Exactly What We Needed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family needed a getaway after a family loss in the winter, and this was exactly what we needed. We are a family of five with three young daughters, but during our two week stay we were joined by a Grandma and my sister's family of five for a week of that. It was a perfect home to hold us all while we basked in the glory of Sitka. We kayaked, explored the private beach, made s'mores and went into the hot tub every day. The property manager was extremely professional and communicate, as always (this is our third time using Sitka Travel!) and the home was clean, equipped with every thing we needed. We will remember this trip forever and are already looking forward to making a return trip to Sitka from Indianapolis in the summer of 2025.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Excellent vacation house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely wonderful, we could not have asked for anything else. The house was beyond beautiful. If I had anything challenging to say was that most of the sleeping area was upstairs ..... where there isn’t a bathroom. That is only a potential problem because we had 3 small children who had to navigate the stairs at night. Other than that perfect. Private dock to fish / paddle board / kayak. Will return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

A Dream Spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: An absolutely magical stay in the Thimbleberry Bay House. Incredible location, comfortable in all ways... we enjoyed the kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, strolling through the wood, and collecting berries. We jumped in the ocean off the dock and it was chilling, but perfect! Private, but not too far from town. Amazing hosts, we couldn't have been happier. Mahalos!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

Wow - everything about this place is amazing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This space and location was absolutely amazing. Location, view, water access, amenities, and comfort was all superb. Highly recommend for larger groups. More than we imagined and can't wait to go back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Relaxation in paradise!

Great to be back in Sitka. We lived here years ago and needed a fix! Great accommodations and beautiful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marvin P.

Wonderful Stay!

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Thimbleberry Bay House was a great home base from which to explore Sitka. A rental car was a must as it's a few miles from the main core of Sitka, but it was so worth it! The house has an amazing view of the bay from every room! We could just sit and watch the eagles soar!! They offer a hot tub and kayaks as well. It was clean and comfortable and well stocked.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Incredible Property and Managment

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Even better than the photos, well equipped and managed. Buy a little extra coffee because it’s tough to tear yourself away from the views of the bay in the morning.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Santa Barbara, CA

Relaxing In Sitka, AK

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was amazing and the view was spectacular. We used the kitchen for almost all our meals and it had everything we needed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

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

Incredible!!! The house is amazing, the view outstanding everyone in the party loved every minute.

Best place to stay in Sitka
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

great, peaceful

amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john m.

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

Made stay much more enjoyable

Beautiful Location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Spectacular Property

Beautiful house with lovely details and magnificent view; great deck. Well-appointed kitchen. Short ride from town. Property manager extremely responsive. We plan on staying again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

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

Our Sitka stay

Our Sitka stay was amazing! The property is beautiful. The views are amazing and the lifestyle was the perfect change we needed. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April J.

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

Best rental in Sitka

There were very few rentals in Sitka that could accommodate our group of two families. Thimbleberry Bay fit the bill. We loved our stay. We got to meet Erik and Krystina, property owners, and they were awesome! Loved the view, the kayaks, the windows, the exceptional kitchen. We’re already planning our trip for 2021.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful home

This property is quite beautiful, very spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is great and many delicious meals were prepared there while we stayed. It was a great beginning and landing spot to each day while we were there. However, we were hoping to spend time in the water at the location which really was not possible. DO NOT come here if you want to enjoy the water at this location as the water access is limited to high tide at best. The path to the water is overgrown and difficult to navigate and the waters bottom is very rocky and impossible to walk on. We saw the kayaks mentioned but they were not easily accessible and would have been impossible to launch. Also, the pictures of the hot tub look great but although it was very clean and warm, it is an older model and the jets did not work while we were there, so that was disappointing since we paid an additional fee for the hot tub that was part of the rental price. Also, there is a distinct odor to the house when you first enter it each time you leave but once the windows are opened that seemed to dissipate. We would have left the windows open 24 hours to avoid the odor but there were no screens on most of the windows. Other than that the please was a tranquil paradise and we would certainly be interested in returning in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tasha P.

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

Sitka work travel with family

Beautiful property, on the water, with amazing mountain and ocean views. The hosts were prompt and accommodating. My husband and 3 children had a blast. The house was spotless, with phenomenal art, and modern appliances. It was an oasis in an luxurious Alaska style. Then the berry picking, kayaking, hot tub, to top it all off. Thank you! And I will be coming back for my next work trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

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