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Tutka Bay Lodge
Homer, Alaska, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
Tutka Bay Lodge was built in 1983 on 11 acres along a nine-mile fjord at the southern end of Kachemak Bay, and Carl and Kirsten Dixon, founders of Within The Wild Alaska Adventure Company, bought it in 2009. A wooden boardwalk connects the main lodge, six private cabins and a boat house, and food is central to the stay, with Kirsten Dixon a chef and cookbook author.
- 6 rooms
- Opened 1983
- Neighborhood: Jakolof Bay
History
Tutka Bay Lodge was originally built in 1983 and was later purchased in 2009 by Carl and Kirsten Dixon, founders of Within The Wild Alaska Adventure Company. Situated on an 11-acre property along a nine-mile fjord at the southern end of Kachemak Bay, the lodge was once a member of National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World. The family-operated estate includes a main lodge, six private cabins, and a boat house, all interconnected by a wooden boardwalk system.
The setting
The address sits in Jakolof Bay, Homer, Alaska. 59° 28′ N 151° 30′ W Tutka Bay Lodge sits along the southern shore of Kachemak Bay, near the Kenai Peninsula town of Homer.
Restaurants and bars
- La Baleine Café — Café · Mandy Dixon
Experiences
- Heli-Bike program — Guided heli-biking program led by chef Tim Crockett.
- Polar bear viewing — Arranged excursion offered through Alaska Beyond/Within the Wild reservations.
- Walrus excursion — Arranged excursion offered through Alaska Beyond/Within the Wild reservations.
- Foraging tide lines and forests around Kachemak Bay — Culinary Director Tim forages wild ingredients around Kachemak Bay.
Amenities
- Daily one-hour culinary sessions/cooking classes
- Award-winning cuisine with locally foraged ingredients and fresh seafood
- Wood-fired banya (sauna) and outdoor deck hot tub
- Daily yoga and meditation classes on the deck
- Guided sea-kayaking, tidal pool exploration, and hiking excursions
- In-room Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and high-speed internet access
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