Oh yeah, this is an amazing B&B. I found Maggie to be a friendly, accommodating host, with plenty…read moreof back stories of her life in Alaska. A true Alaskan.

Spent one night at the beautiful Black Bear B & B but wished I could have moved in. The cabin is…read moreawesome. It is an excellent get away spot that is just right to relax and enjoy being in Alaska. The cabin is heated with a modern bathroom and partial kitchen. By partial kitchen I mean: refrigerator, microwave, sink and coffee maker. There is a gas grill on the front porch however. The cabin sleeps four with two in the master bed and two in the small single beds in the loft. There is also plenty of room for others to stretch out on the floor. The owner, Maggie, is very friendly and helpful. Hope, AK is small but is a very clean and nice historical town. Check out the Seaview Cafe for a great beer selection, delicious food and an amazing view. Definitely add the Black Bear B&B and Hope, AK as a side trip as you tour the Kenai Peninsula.

I must give credit to this Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel. Although I was just here for one evening to…read morerest my head before officially driving famed Seward Highway...it really was the ideal place to stay. Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel is a rustic and cozy wooden lodge situated right off Seward Highway. It specifically sits 25 miles south of downtown Anchorage and 100 miles north of the town of Seward. In fact, the address for Brown Bear states that it's situated in the town of Indian, Alaska. I've never heard of Indian, AK...but basically if you need a place to stay in and around Seward Highway, this Brown Bear Lodge is accommodative. What was even more terrific about staying here was that the location felt far away from the hustle and bustle of Anchorage. The hotel views look out upon the scenic Turnagain Arm waters with the snow-capped Kenai mountains standing tall in the distance. Even though Brown Bear is located right off a very busy section of Seward Highway, I genuinely felt like I was staying in the heart of nature. And btw...when I did visit and spend the night here, unfortunately there was a lot of construction going on beside the highway. So here it is, Brown Bear Saloon and Lodge...a prime spot for those getting ready to start and or continue their Seward Highway journeys. Well, one thing...when I woke up in the morning, I actually had to backtrack a little up north on Seward Highway for about 15 miles. Yeah so, I take that back, the lodge isn't really the start of Seward Highway. But I traveled back north for 15 miles to the Potter Marsh Boardwalk where I explored for a little before returning back on Seward Highway for the 115-mile trek south. Basically...this Brown Bear Lodge and Saloon was much better than grabbing some random hotel in downtown Anchorage. It had personality and charm. What was surprisingly amazing about my stay was the price! Throughout my 3-week voyage around Alaska, Brown Bear had the cheapest rate by far! It was $67 (with taxes and fees included) for a room I had on the 2nd floor just above the restaurant. I mean, $67...can it get any cheaper for a place to stay right along iconic Seward Highway at the start of summer travel season? Lol, I don't think so. Although my room would be standard for most tourists...for me it really stood out with a lot of great amenities. It had a walk-in glass door shower (not just a tub with a curtain), very comfortable towels to dry off afterwards. And here me...I don't think I'd ever recall thinking about towels making a difference during my stay, but they really were fluffy and comfortable. Lol, maybe they were brand new? The room also had a mini-fridge, microwave, coffee pot, good sink area and a giant mirror with good lighting. Btw...I checked-in, inside the restaurant. Then I was given a key and shown the stairway to the 2nd floor. Too bad I had already eaten in Anchorage prior to arriving here because the restaurant looked very interesting...like a casual blue-collar spot to grab a good old-fashioned burger and fries...or simply just your typical all-American type of fair. Point is...the restaurant appeared accommodating for those spending the night as you can just have a hearty meal and then return to your room. Some extras about the restaurant...it resembled a bar/pub with a colorfully fun atmosphere. They had high top tables and chairs...a huge selections of beers on-tap. I believe I saw a billiards table to play and plenty of televisions to watch sports. I'd recommend eating here if you didn't catch a bite back in Anchorage. Overall, I'm happy I discovered Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel. I found it on Priceline. I couldn't have asked for a better one-night stay after all the traveling I had done prior to arriving here. This place is definitely emblematic of your off the beaten path motel/lodge sitting right in the cross section for traveling to all parts of southern Alaska.

Well we stopped by after being told the burgers were a hit. To my surprise my double cheeseburger…read moreshowed up completely burned to char absolute death. The worst burger I have had in years. Maybe this was a one off and I would happily concede that maybe just an off order but seriously giving someone a burger order so burned is ridiculous. Do better!

we have been going to hope for over ten years and have stayed at the hideaway since 2002.. it is…read moreour home away from home. dorinda bakes fresh sour dough bread for us at our arrival. we have made friends with the local in my opinion there is no other place to stay in hope.. comfortable and clean with animals moose and bears in the area. great to bring a family ..cable tv for you city slickers and cell phones work there.also. can't wait til 2014 for our next trip..

Hope's Hideaway is beautiful. So spacious and lots of extras--like a hot tub, for instance. My half…read moreof the building has a queen bed and two small bedrooms with twin beds. There's a kitchen and nice porch. It's about a half mile outside of town and tucked away in the woods. Hope is a great little town with fishing and hiking right here. Highly recommend! I'm a solo traveler so didn't need all this space, but I appreciate this comfort. Three downsides: the bathroom wasn't all that clean, I could hear every word and movement of the people in the next unit, and they leave their dog tied up with no bed or shelter. I didn't check the hot tub to see whether it was clean. The other people staying there werent being loud, the walls are just obviously not well insulated. That poor dog sat in the dirt for hours and hours on a short chain right outside my door. As a dog lover, this bothered me greatly.

WORST HOTEL IN ALASKA. I rather be caught dead in the streets down town outside the Sheraton,…read morerather than in this terrible service of an establishment... If you even call it an establishment. They keep trying to bring me towels when I say "no thank you please no thank you" they just leave the door unlocked and walk away leaving me barn door wide open while I'm asleep door not even halfway locked. Their fucking insane for doing that to me. When I have been out here more than 5 nights now and they still can't even seem to do their jobs correctly no matter how long you stay here. It's absolute disregard for the customer just for the job entitlement. And they cant even give me my 20 nights stay money back pre-deposited even though they keep on accusing me of smoking marijuana although I do own a medical marijuana card I'm not even smoking any weed honest to God. And I just wanted to go to the Ramada inn way nicer hotel across the street from the government hill bridge. I can't even get my deposit back to go to the Ramada inn. For my 20 nights stay booked in advance at the bird Creek motel inn. I just wanted to stay in room # seven or nine. Where previously was a couple of nights ago, Before the cleaning lady lost her mind and accused me of smoking weed as another false accusation. I'm being held hostage in a different room now unable to get my money back and I do want to be in this room anymore.

Nothing fancy, but very clean... Convenient and well priced for the area... We had to be Anchorage…read moreearly us a bunch plus a sweet little drive...

Landed at the airport after a long flight at 5 am, and need a place to crash until I could check…read moreinto my hotel at 3 p.m. called up and spoke to Jeff, and the friendly fellow said sure come on down. Offered let us crash on the couch or rent a room or whatever you want to do. Super laid-back, very friendly family vibe. I probably will stay nowhere but here if I ever return. A little Hospitality went a long way and this place is awesome . Jeff was in the kitchen cooking breakfast for all the other guests and it smelled amazing if you're into b&bs this is definitely a place you're going to want to stay. Thanks Jeff!

Frenchy and her staff are always so accommodating and kind. This time they went above and beyond…read morewith really nice updates throughout since last year. Also, while we were there, we heard there was a black bear in the neighborhood (very unusual for Anchorage) and it showed up in the front yard. Everyone was to thrilled to see a bear and it quickly scurried along without a trace. We were also able to view a few moose just a mile or so down the street. Great location and wonderful breakfast!! We will be back next year.

We continue to use this place even though they are not on our way to the airport, simply because…read morethey are kind and loving to our dogs! We have 2 chihuahuas, a black lab, a mixed lab and pit (who is super shy) and a Siberian husky. They send daily videos of our dogs playing and getting loved on. It's simply peace of mind that they are being well cared for! People keep recommending places that are closer or on the way to the airport for us, but it is worth the extra drive time to leave them with this family.

From the owner: This is your dog's 2nd favorite place to stay! Our kennels are in our home for safety and comfort!…read moreWe send owners pics or videos every day so you can enjoy seeing your pup having fun. We also offer free daycare prior to stays of a week or more in order to ease anxiety.

Our room was clean, plenty large and had a good view but dealing with the owner was a hassle. We…read morewere told we needed to call her the day of our stay and give her an arrival time at the B&B. We did this but then she tried to guilt us and tell us she had to run to town and asked us to take our time getting to the B&B. After visiting the Nature Conservation Center in Girdwood and killing some time we called again to say were on our way and this time she told us to hurry up and get there. When we did arrive she had difficulty running the credit card through on her iPad and we had to wait while she called tech support. We booked 3 months in advance and she still didn't have check-in time or payment figured out.