My wife and I with our son's family, including grandkids shared an incredible week at the lodge. The lodge was very comfortable, quiet, fantastic views, and most relaxing porch suited for an early morning cup of coffee and a good book. Also very mesmerizing during the evening. Of course our weather all week long was great, not typical Sitka. The bike path across the street stretches from the end of the road just past the bear compound to the south and to town, nice for walking and biking. We rented bikes so biked to town, the bears, and trail heads, all convenient from the lodge. The tide pool across the street was also a great attraction for our grandkids. In bad weather the lodge would be cozy. We definitely will rent it again when we return to Sitka