Accommodations

Our spacious log cabins are luxurious, well appointed, and epitomize rustic elegance.  Each guest cabin sleeps three adults comfortably, or can accommodate a family of four. They feature full bathrooms, monitor heat, and spectacular views.  Hardwood floors, slate entryways, fine rugs and furnishings, original local artwork, and hand made furniture accent each room.

The lodge also features a large sauna, hot tub, conference room, multiple dining areas, and a large common area in the main lodge.  We have a horseshoe pit in the backyard, as well as a badminton and volleyball area.  Our beaches are great for tide pooling, and our large sun deck is a wonderful spot to enjoy a nightcap and watch our local wildlife.

Guest Services

Halibut Cove Lodge is an intimate, wilderness experience.  Guest loads are capped at twelve persons maximum, with a normal capacity of eight to ten.  With five people on staff, we assure our clients personal attention and impeccable service.  We offer customized activity planning for all of our guests.  No cookie cutter itineraries. We recognize that each of our guests has different needs, wants, and ideas about their Alaskan adventure.

We have a great appreciation for fine dining, and a working understanding of great service.  Our staff is comprised of service industry professionals.  Our association with some of the best restaurants in Boulder and Denver, Colorado provides us with an unrivaled culinary experience for our guests.

Dining

Classically trained chefs who are selected from award-winning restaurants to spend the summer at Halibut Cove Lodge prepare your meals.

The adventure at Halibut Cove Lodge doesn’t end outside the lodge.  The energy, beauty and freshness of Alaska are celebrated with the ingredients poured into every meal.  And, of course, Halibut Cove Lodge’s signature customer care extends through your dining experience.

Prepare your appetite for creative, upscale food served in an intimate yet casual atmosphere.  Salmon, halibut, scallops and oysters touched with distinctive sauces are standard fare.  All vegetables are selected daily from Halibut Cove Lodge’s garden and from local farmers.  Rise early to indulge in luscious, homemade muffins.

Cook Your Catch

For those guests who hit it big while fishing, our chef will build a meal around your fresh catch, giving you the rare opportunity to help create a signature dish and gourmet dining experience. Bring in your prize for the day and the chef will prepare it precisely to your tastes.

Activities and Adventures

Halibut Cove Lodge has an adventure for everyone: Adrenaline junkies get their thrills on open sea kayaking or steep mountain bike rides. More serene vacationers looking to “get away from it all” take recreational hikes, peruse art galleries or pamper themselves at the spa.

Safety and Comfort

Safety is an important factor for successful adventures. All of Halibut Cove Lodge’s adventure partners are certified in their domain and check their equipment daily. In Alaska, of course, there are some variables we cannot control, but can certainly mitigate.

Weather

This one’s up to Mother Nature, however, here’s generally what to expect.

The weather pattern in Kachemak Bay during our season (May - September) is dynamic and predictably unpredictable. “If you don’t like the weather, wait an hour, it will change.”

Temperatures during our season range from the mid 50’s to mid 70’s. You can expect a little rain, a little sun, a little fog and a little wind - sometimes all in the same day. The days are long in the summer, peaking at close to 20 hours of daylight at the Summer Solstice. To deal with the weather changes, we recommend practicing the Art of Layering your clothing. Sunscreen is a must.

Fishing

Halibut Cove Lodge is more than just a great fishing resort.  We provide a variety of fishing options for novices, as well as for experienced anglers.  Our location allows easy access to the best saltwater and freshwater fishing that Alaska has to offer.

Known as the Halibut fishing capital of the world, saltwater anglers come to see how they stack up against trophy-sized barn door halibut.

A less well-known fact is the fantastic Salmon fishing, which is quickly gaining a reputation to rival that of the Halibut fishing.  Two King salmon runs (one, mid-May to mid-June; the second, late June to mid-July) make for a terrific summer season.  Also, Halibut Cove Lagoon, less than a half mile from the lodge, is home to an enhanced, terminal run of first run Kings.

The acrobatic Silver Salmon start to show about the first week of August and run into the first week of September with Red Salmon, Pinks and Chum sandwiched in between.  Huge Ling Cod and a variety of Rockfish can also be targeted for a complete saltwater angling experience.

Also offered are a variety of river, stream and lake fishing, with hard fighting Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, Grayling and Dolly Varden available seasonally.

Kayaking

Sea kayak the protected waters of Halibut Cove and the surrounding bays, lagoons and fjords sharing the water with a wide variety of shorebirds, seabirds and marine mammals (sea otters, porpoise, seals and the occasional whale).

Or, you can kayak among the chunks of glacier ice in a glacier lake and be awed by the spectacular views of the glacier cascading into the lake. Eagles often soar overhead.

For the most adventurous folks, ride down the glacier river of Class III rapids as it leads you back to the bay.

BackCountry

Kachemak Bay State Park is Alaska’s playground, with close to 400,000 acres of wilderness. This vast expanse offers superb hiking, biking and skiing. Luckily for Halibut Cove Lodge, this is our backyard!

In the spring, strap on the boards and take advantage of the skiing opportunities on great spring “corn” snow.

During the summer, the many well-groomed hiking trails provide outdoor adventures ranging from the recreational level to the more difficult. Breathtaking views of Kachemak Bay, glaciers, lakes and volcanoes lining the horizon will make your sweat well worth it.

For those with a keen interest in flora and fauna, many of the hikes take you through a myriad of ecosystems, from near-coastal tidal areas, through alpine and tundra, and along glacier valleys.

Mountain biking is a popular way to cover a lot of terrain and get the heart pumping while simultaneously enjoying the stunning vistas. We offer a number of biking options for all ability levels.

Sight Seeing

Helicopter and floatplane trips are a great way to access the backcountry, whether it be to sightsee, to walk on a glacier, or be dropped off for a remote fishing, hiking, or skiing experience.

From shorebirds to brown bear, sea otters to whales, wildlife viewing opportunities abound at Halibut Cove Lodge. In early May, we welcome the annual migration of over 100,000 shorebirds passing through the region. Guided birding tours provide excellent viewing opportunities. We also offer whale watching and general wildlife tours, and often times our fishing trips are topped off with a timely Orca whale show or a humpback breaching.

Fly-out trips for brown bear viewing are an experience you must not miss. You can’t imagine the thrill of coming face-to-face with these magnificent creatures in their own environment. Witness bears as they fish along riverbeds flush with salmon, frolic on ice patches and slumber in the tundra.

Leisure

We are surrounded by wilderness and are insulated from the day-to-day hustle of urban life. Our nearest neighbors are the otters and porpoise in our front yard, the eagles nesting in our trees, and the bears, moose, and mountain goats in our backyard.

While the modern distractions are few (no TV, cell phone, or internet connection available), the amenities are plenty. A session in the sauna, a relaxing evening in the hot tub, and the glorious views from the guest cabins while curled up with a good book make it easy to get away from it all. Those who desire a dash of activity can be pampered by a garden spa or take a tour of Halibut Cove’s boardwalk art galleries.

Guides

Guided fishing trips are conducted by Coast Guard Certified Alaska guides.