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Home away from home in scenic coastal Alaskan rainforest

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Porch or veranda

Explore the area

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Juneau, AK
  • Place, Shelter Island State Marine Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Shrine of Saint Thérèse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Auke Bay
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

East

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living rooms

2 Double Futons

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Home away from home in scenic coastal Alaskan rainforest

Come stay at the Breadline Bluff Lodging and share a stunning view with ravens, bald eagles, and more!

The Breadline Bluff is a stretch of coastline 20 miles north of downtown Juneau, Alaska, and 12 miles north of the Juneau airport (personal transportation is recommended). This “out-the-road” location means you’ll enjoy peace and quiet in one of the Juneau area’s most favorable micro-climates (ie least rainy!) and also be perfectly situated for hiking, camping, fishing, or boating adventures in one of our state parks or the Tongass National Forest. The local name 'Breadline' comes from the lines of small boats trolling for salmon along our shore in the spring, they're reminiscent of the great depression's breadlines of people lined up for food in many cities in the 1930s.

Our restful waterfront house is perched on a wooded lot and features beach access, a covered wrap-around deck,, grill, and all the comforts of home (laundry, full stove, television and high-speed internet).

The master bedroom has a queen bed with attached bathroom, a view of the ocean and private entrance onto the covered wrap-around deck. The east bedroom has an option of two extra-long twin beds or a king-sized bed. Also available- cots, air mattresses and a twin fold-out for extra sleepers!

Local host will be happy to provide local tips.

Call or email Alice with any questions or for additional photos and booking information. Pets may be welcome on approval. With our apologies, the house is not wheelchair accessible.

Our entire home will be yours to enjoy (street number 20007A). We have an apartment over our attached garage where our property manager stays (street number 20007B). We have a car that shares the parking area.

The wildlife we welcome seeing include neighborhood black bears who visit in the spring and summer. They have always been benign and very easy to scare off but are big enough and fast enough to be potentially hurtful. We discourage them by keeping our trash inside the garage until collection morning and by keeping anything food related off our porches and decks (e.g. bird feed, smelly grills). And we discourage them by keeping up a cheerful noise when hiking near salmon streams in the summer. We often see whales (Humpback and Orca); we don't do anything to discourage them because they don't leave us with messes.

City and Borough of Juneau Registration Number CBJ1000119

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs must be leashed outdoors
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Property Registration Number STR1000119

About the area

Juneau

Located in Juneau, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Alaska State Museum and Wickersham House State Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Wizard of Oz Metal Statues and Alaska Governor's Mansion. Shelter Island State Marine Park and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are also worth visiting.
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Juneau, AK

What's nearby

  • Shelter Island State Marine Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Shrine of Saint Thérèse - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Auke Bay - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
  • University of Alaska-Southeast - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Mendenhall Ice Caves - 26 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forbidden Peak Brewery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Squire's Rest - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Devil's Hideaway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Hot Bite - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Auke Bay Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from home in scenic coastal Alaskan rainforest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Home away from home in scenic coastal Alaskan rainforest?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home away from home in scenic coastal Alaskan rainforest on 27 June 2026 start from AU$483, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Home away from home in scenic coastal Alaskan rainforest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home away from home in scenic coastal Alaskan rainforest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from home in scenic coastal Alaskan rainforest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home away from home in scenic coastal Alaskan rainforest located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Shrine of Saint Thérèse and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Shelter Island State Marine Park. Ernest Gruening State Historical Park and Herbert Glacier Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was amazing. It made for a relaxing visit, with the awesome ability to get to the beach in short order. The house is an interesting layout (which we love about Juneau homes) and the decor fit right in with Cohen drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five of us stayed at this wonderful home. There was plenty of room, the kitchen was well equipt and it was clean and comfortable. We saw whales and eagles almost every day before we even left the house. The house is on a quiet street and close to many nature trails yet still only a 25 minute drive from Juneau. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Juneau

Great place to stay. Very comfortable. Outside of town and quiet. Easy access to airport and ferry harbor.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Great experience

Amazing view, great house and an even better host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Beautiful Juneau

Had everything we needed. Very clean, the host was wonderful. Great views close to everything we wanted to see. The house was very comfy and the bed were great.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

Cabin in the woods

Love the location. Couldn't get enough of the quiet nights listening to the waves and salmon jumping while out in the back deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene G.

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

Beautiful Getaway

The perfect little place to vacation. Alice was so helpful and answered any questions we had. She helped us find a rental car on short notice and offered to give us rides to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reed T.

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

Beautiful view in a comfortable home

We were here to attend a wedding. The home is cozy, well decorated with all that we needed. The view from the back of the house/ deck is amazing. We definitely would recommend! Many thanks to our host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darius M.

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

Awesome

Love this house! Like being in a treehouse with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katey V.

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

Perfect spot!

Great view! The place was clean when we arrived and Alice was super friendly and helpful. Perfect distance from town where food, entertainment, and groceries were convenient. Everything you need for cooking was provided in the kitchen. Many things to do and see in the area. We would highly recommend and visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

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

Pure Bliss

Everything good comment you read in the reviews is on point and very true. Alice and Bill are welcoming hosts with a great set up for those who want a peaceful place to stay. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking, the house is clean, and the views are impeccable. We'd definitely stay again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard Z.

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

Fantastic value

The propertywas outstanding. The view was unforgettable and we saw half a dozen bald eagles every day. Kitchen has everything you need, plus lots more. Best of all was the beautiful and carefully thought out amenities—the library of books was amazing, the piano and guitar welcome treats. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia R.

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

Great views, peaceful, quiet

We loved our stay at this house. The water and mountain views from the house and the balcony are great. The walk down the long flight of steps to the rocky beach below is a great way to get your morning exercise and get more great views. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen is pretty well-stocked. The house has not been recently modernized but it's in good shape. We stayed here for a few days before departing on an Alaskan Dream Cruise leaving out of Juneau. We rented a car through Turo so that we could visit the town to Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier and some hiking spots. Saw the salmon running at nearby Eagle Beach State Park (beautiful park with lots of birds too) and there are lots of other trails and things to see along the Glacier Highway and other parts of Juneau. This was a lovely home base for our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

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

These views guys!

Let me tell you the when we got to the property we had been flying for 9 hours not bad but when we walked onto the back porch the view was amazing! It was like 1am when we finally arrived but you could hear the eagles calling out and the waves hitting the rocks down below. We couldn’t sleep so we sat out on the back porch just listening to all the nature. We saw porpoises, orca, salmon jumping and heard humpback whales splashing. There was even a sweet bear just being nosey with the flowers and stairs later that week we saw his girlfriend! Everything was stocked we didn’t really need to buy anything. We had a great time. There was some snags but we contacted the host and got it all settled.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Everything we hoped for and more

This was a perfect spot for our family to call home for our Alaskan adventure. We went on a number of excursions during our stay but the most wonderful memories we created were here...kayaking and canoeing, fishing, exploring the sea life during low tide and just enjoying the beautiful scenery. And everything we needed was there at the house. In fact dinner our last night was salmon that my son caught using the provided fishing gear. There are a lot steps to get down to the shoreline so you get your exercise going back up but it is so worth it. My one piece of advice is to find a walking stick for traversing the shoreline on day one and keep it handy. That stick made exploring so much easier. And a special thanks to Alice for being the perfect host! If we ever return to Juneau this is where we will stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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4/10 Poor

Alok P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Terrible Experience – Regret BookingWe stayed here for two nights with family and it was a disaster from the start. Communication with the host was poor, and when we arrived, the house was unlocked with dog poop all over the entrance. The entrance code provided was wrong which we discovered the next day. Inside, one bathroom and the laundry room had really bad water leaks, and the other bathroom had a clogged sink. The owner lists this property through his daughter but seems completely unaware of what’s happening. Worst of all, they knew about these problems before our stay yet made no mention of them when we booked. The house is far from downtown Juneau, in poor condition, and wildly overpriced for what you get. The only positive is the view—if you’re still in the mood to enjoy it after dealing with all the problems. I wish I had booked somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

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

Great clean place by the water

Very nice place and excellent service. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Breathtaking location

Absolutely beautiful location. It’s ‘out the road’ but we’ll worth the short drive from town. Quiet neighborhood right on the water. Stunning views from the deck. The host is amazing and super helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Spectacular home and view

Lovely home and location with plenty of room and everything needed. Adults took master bedroom, 13yr old took the other bedroom and 10yr old took the pull out couch. Did laundry using the weighted lid trick as instructed and it worked fine. Great location to do whale watching out of Auke bay charters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Magical week!

We enjoyed the location and wildlife at this property immensely!! We were able to see bears (mom and two cubs) and whales (mom and calf pair) daily!!! The area is absolutely stunning! It is always nice to have a clean house, kitchen, laundry facilities and comfy beds!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Juneau Stay

A great property; well located on a bluff with an awesome ocean view. Far enough out of town to give you a great taste of living in the woods of Alaska -with all the comforts. Alice, a great hostess who was helpful and accommodating. Yet she did her best not hover or be bothersome in any way. A great place to stay - a cabin home with character and all the comforts. Juneau is a great place to vacation- fishing, wildlife-we saw bears, deer, porcupine, marmot, otters, whales, killer whales and more…. We’ll be back…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

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

Excellent hospitality!

We would highly recommend this property! The owners were extremely thoughtful, down to every detail. For example, Upon arrival, there were not only fresh flowers on the kitchen table, the there was also a delicious chocolate on everyone’s pillow. There was milk and eggs in the fridge, along with some bread for us to use to get us started. Again, we would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Serene

This property was scheduled last minute due to Covid restrictions on our previous rental, and I am SO glad it was! This home was so peaceful, quiet and easy to get to! The owner was incredibly accommodating allowing us to show up hours before check in to do some minor decorations and drop off all of the groceries AND she let us check out late! It was perfect!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melinda s.

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

Great place to stay and explore Juneau!

We had a wonderful experience. The home and host were very welcoming. The beds were comfortable. The views off the deck were beautiful. The home had everything you could possibly need during your stay and then some. We would definitely stay here again someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J W.

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

Great house

We visited Juneau for the first time and this house was perfect. Alice was welcoming and very informed about the local area. She gave my husband some fishing spots to try. The house was just right for our family of three. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked for cooking, we ate almost all our meals there. Laundry room was very helpful. Alice gave us access to all of her outdoor gear to use, canoe, paddle board, rain gear, boots, gloves etc..and even bear spray! We enjoyed the deck and stairs down to the beach, all 143 of them. The resident cats came to visit each evening which was fun too. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Your host

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Retired from careers related to fisheries conservation in Alaska, we maintain our home for the enjoyment of visitors.

Why they chose this property

Our home is within the Tongass Forest, the world's largest temperate rainforest, and it's on the edge of an inlet of the Pacific Ocean, Lynn Canal, part of the Inside Passage. We enjoy seeing and hearing wildlife, seasonally ranging from songbirds and eagles to whales and bears. We're literally in the trees.

What makes this property unique

Above the shoreline of Lynn Canal in southeast Alaska. The shore is accessible by an outdoor staircase (over 100 feet elevation).
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