Granite Point — Hotel in Alaska

I can't speak to what others are saying regarding getting charged for things; time will tell for that. I can however speak to our experience @ GPML.

It was amazing. The setting is ridculous. A nice lodge sitting 100 feet up on a cliffside overlooking Resurrection Bay. You simply can't beat the view. You have a wholly unrestricted view of the bay and mountains. We enjoyed watching the boats - fishing boats, tour boats, and even a couple cruise ships.

Kayaks were available for use, and we put them to use. Lots of fun.

Also enjoyed walking along the beach and picking up sea glass and we saw some starfish as well.

Bald eagles soaring overhead was not uncommon. Like I said, the experience was second to none. It was an intimate look into Alaska's purity.

The lodge itself is very nice. Room for 7 of us - 2 bedrooms upstairs (full beds) will sleep 4. Couch and loungeware slept 3 kids. It worked for us.

Kitchen was nice with most amenities provided - sorry, no microwave. I suspect it's because of the power draw it requires, which leads me to how do you think a house on a cliff gets electricity, water, and plumbing?? Well, quite ingenious and resourceful - power comes by way of 2 large solar panels on the front of the house, which store electricity in batteries housed on the property. Rain water is collected and stored in 2 large tanks under the house and pumped into the house. As for bathroom, there is an indoor toilet, but it is a composting toilet, meaning you gotta pack out your poo if you use it. Rather they suggest you use the outdoor loo aka outhouse.

They advise to conserve electricity and water when possible, which was fine. We rented the lodge not for the amenities, but for the incredible setting.

Levi, the property manager, is around to assist, but I didn't see him much. He stays in a cabin on the property. There are 2 other cabins on the property, one just off the beach, and one up on the ridge by the lodge.

One last word - the hike up to the lodge is a bit strenuous especially if you have to haul very much or heavy gear. You have to climb a series of steep staircases until you hit the ridge, then it's not bad.

I would...

We stayed at The Ledge cabin for 4 days / 3 nights and absolutely loved it here. It was easy setting up a water taxi ahead of time with Seward Water Taxi. Ben, the area host, was amazing! He answered our many questions and had lots of great information. As someone who is always cold, the linens were plentiful and very warm. You don't need a sleeping bag. . . Pros BEST PART = propane firepit built into the porch table Amazing views, the photos don't do it justice Could hear the waves all day / night = great sleeping Closest cabin on the cliff to the staircase Very quiet and peaceful Enjoyed cooking on the porch on the provided propane grill Saw sea creatures everyday from the beach and our porch Beach chairs and firepit for relaxing on the beach Hiking up the steep Alpine Trail for amazing views of the bay Easy kayaking to Thumb Cove and Humpy Cove, just check the tides and weather (ask camp host) ahead of time . . Cons Steep staircase, not for those afraid of heights or out of shape Wish the outhouse a bit closer or private (just our cabin) No shower (only The Mountain Lodge had a shower) The woodstove in the cabin was okay-ish . . Definitely bring Use a hiking backpack instead of a suitcase Firewood for beach fires (wasn't much driftwood) Raincoat because you're in a rainforest Ice for keeping food cold Binoculars for looking at whales and seals from the porch . . I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for something off the beaten path that is rustic and bougie. There's still an outhouse. Dishes, furniture, grill/propane, and linens are provided. You just need food and clothes. Relaxation and adventure...

Somehow, and I’m not asking too many questions, Trent and Kaelyn of Granite Point have managed to distill the most magical parts of Seward into a single place, with enough comfort that I’m able to actually rest my body and mind enough that all that magic can seep in. My partner and I stayed at the Ledge, where, when it’s raining, you can enjoy your coffee out on that gorgeous covered deck, until you’re chilly enough to want to read snuggled up next to that adorable wood-burning stove. But don’t rest too much, because you MUST go kayaking in Resurrection Bay. We’ve gone out with Granite Point’s sister Kayak Adventures Worldwide (which I cannot recommend highly enough—what an incredible experience), so I know my way around a kayak but even so, the Bay is mellow enough that you could be out there all day. And you CAN because it’s so easy to walk out your front door (and okay, down some stairs) and into a kayak at any time. Which, if you’re like me, you’ll want to do early and often, so you can see and sob over all the amazing wildlife. My only advice: bring. binoculars. And when you’re hungry and tired, you get to return back to the Ledge, where a new sea otter friend will wave to you as you enjoy your evening on that deck, overlooking the Bay and the barely setting sun. And then the waves of that Bay will lull you to sleep until you wake up to more adventures. We can’t wait to make a visit to Granite Point a...