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The Cable House. Charming Historic Home built in 1901. Excellent location.

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Exterior detail
Beach towels
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio
Balcony

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 453.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Skagway, AK
  • Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum
    4 min walk
  • Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition
    5 min walk
  • Jewell Gardens
    1 min walk
  • Skagway, AK (SGY)
    9 min walk

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Three bedroom home with fenced in yard.

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4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (21)
The price is NZ$886
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Three bedroom home with fenced in yard.

About the area

Skagway

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Skagway, just a 4-minute walk from Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum and 5 minutes by foot from Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition. .This family-friendly cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Captain William Moore Cabin and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Corrington's Museum of Alaskan History.
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What's nearby

  • Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum - 4 min walk
  • Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition - 5 min walk
  • Captain William Moore Cabin - 8 min walk
  • Trail of '98 Museum - 10 min walk
  • Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Skagway, AK (SGY) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Onion Saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Skagway Brewing Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bonanza Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kone Kompany - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Tooth Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cable House. Charming Historic Home built in 1901. Excellent location.

This unique property is full of history. Built in 1901, the building was originally used as a telegraph office, and recently renovated in keeping with its historic charm. Conveniently located at First Avenue and Main Street, the Cable House is walking distance from the airport, ferry terminal, and the historic business district on Broadway. Bike friendly town. Bikes provided for the adventurous.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free cottage features books, games, and rock climbing nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and rafting nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Denise

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 580 sq ft (53.9 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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The Cable House. Charming Historic Home built in 1901. Excellent location. Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth E., Durango, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
From Skagway to the Ferry to WA
This little house has just about everything you will need for a short stay in Skagway. We enjoyed the front porch both in the morning and evenings. You can walk to everything and we only rented a car because we wanted to go to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory. We loved our stay and will stay here again if we are in Skagway again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and Cozy
This home is conveniently located close to the airport and ferry dock. Perfect if you dont have a car. The house is small and so tastefully decorated with everything you need. We loved our stay and loved Skagway. Denise had some great tips on things to do and was a very helpful host. Highly recommend the cable house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place!
This is a wonderful place to stay! A very charming house just a block from the Main Street in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight stay
The house is nondescript from the outside, but beautiful, clean, quaint and very comfortable on the inside. The owners were helpful and made sure everything was in order. Overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday Getaway!
The Cable House was the perfect spot for our holiday weekend getaway. Very cosy, clean and comfortable. Nicely decorated and the books and games were a wonderful addition. Will look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house in Skagway
My mom, aunt and I were visiting my son who is a guide during the summer in Skagway. This was the perfect house for the 3 of us. Its location was close to everything yet felt removed from the hustle and bustle of downtown. The house was clean, quaint and had everything we needed, even bicycles. Denise was a pleasure to work with. I would absolutely stay here again. And the best part was being able hang our laundry out on the line to dry in the fresh Alaskan air.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rex C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway spot in Skagway
This delightful place was a perfect spot in Skagway. Home was nicely appointed, love the flowers, bed comfortable, Denise was very helpful and a great host. Will stay again if in Skagway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little house on the tarmac
Well kept house in final stages of refurbishing. Everything was pleasant and in quiet part of town. An occasional small airplane landing or taking off was not a problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra G., Juneau, Alaska, USa

Liked: Cleanliness
History, Peace and Touched by Love
It was a wonderful place to call out home base. We had adventures in Skagway and came "home" to sleep. The house is three rooms, has three stain glass windows, a wood stove in the center of the living area, a footed tub but also has a shower, it was redone with lots of tender loving care that brought many a smile to my face. Location: The house is right next to the airport landing strip. It is two blocks from the center of Skagway including the train depot and park center. It is surrounded by mountains and sits at the upper end of the Inside Passage. It is a quiet place and has been since it was built in 1904. It is a piece of history and an unique place to stay in this town filled and made by history.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
What a great place to spend time as a couple with our newborn. Denise did an excellent job of welcoming us and taking care of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B., Bonita Springs, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Stay
We really enjoyed our stay at the Cable House. It is very convenient to the main street and sights, AK ferry and railroad. But with just a few blocks walk off the main street we were in a quiet neighborhood making it easy to stop for a rest. It is a lovely space inside, invoking the past, yet comfortable. There are good trails nearby. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic cabin, lovingly restored. Cozy and comfortable. Location was quiet but close enough to walk to Skagway's restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jolene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
I can’t wait to stay again!
This house is the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. I stayed for a few weeks for work and it was just perfect. Denise has not only beautifully restored this historic building into a charming home, but apportioned it wonderfully (claw foot bathtub, bamboo sheets, soft towels, and plenty of items to enjoy cooking in the kitchen when you don’t feel like heading out to dine). Nice little deck for enjoying the sun in the mornings and a fire pit in the side yard for the evenings. I can’t recommend it enough for a short or extended visit to Skagway. Super convenient to the airport and ferry. And of course, the begonia garden out front brought many smiles while I was coming and going during my stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Surprise in Skagway
Denise has transformed her 1904 cottage into a terrific destination on your Alaska itinerary. Don't be fooled by the exterior - which retains the feel of what the original cottage must have looked like - the interior has been outfitted into one of the most comfortable and nicely appointed places we have stayed in quite a while. You will love Denise's new bathroom, as well as the large comfortable bed and living area. Although we didnt use the kitchen - it was attractive and had everything we would have needed to prepare our own meals. The location was right next to the airport - which, inspite of being mid-summer - was not busy. We only saw two planes land in the day we were there - a small Cessna and the 6-seater that flew us back to Juneau. Denise couldn't have been nicer or any more accommodating - she picked up our luggage at the ferry when we arrived - we opted to walk to her property - it was only six short blocks or so. Actually, it seemed like everything in town was only a few blocks away. We walked over to the White Pass railroad from her place, as well as all the places we ate (and drank)- as well as the 300 yds to the airport terminal. You couldnt do any better the Denise's cottage for your stay in Skagway!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

samantha s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pefect and charming cottage!!!
This cozy cottage was the PERFECT home base when we visited my son while he was working in Skagway. SInce everything in town is within walking distance, the location next to the airport was ideal. It was a short walk into town, and, when we left for home, an even shorter walk with our bags back to the airport. Why the bags only on our way BACK to the airport????? Because the charm of this property is matched only by the charm of it's lovely owner, Denise. Before out trip, she was always quick to reply to any messages or questions, and, since I was unsure of the distance with bags, she met us at the airport in her too cute VW van. She walked us to the property, giving us a free insight into the town and her cottage, and then she walked back and drove our luggaege over for us, However, it was so close, we didn't really need the transport! Denise checked on us regularly during our stay, and even invited us to a workshop she was going to since it had been raining so much. I am oddly proud to say we were her first guests, and there weren't even any of the "growing pains" or mishaps that usually come along with being a "first". If you are going to visit Skagway for more than a cruise stop, and I suggest you do so and get to know the sweet locals in this beautiful area, this is the PERFECT place!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022