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For
some of Alaska’s best bear viewing—surrounded
by rustic wilderness and comforted
by luxurious accommodations—tiny Redoubt Bay
Lodge makes for one of
Alaska’s greatest
indulgences. Just getting here
is an adventure, a 50-minute floatplane
ride from Anchorage, with scenic
views of Cook Inlet along the
way. Once here, you’ll be
ready to go out looking for bears,
returning home to extremely attentive
service, gourmet cuisine, and
just three cabins, all surrounded
by a chain of lakes.
The lodge’s hosts, Carl and
Kirsten Dixon, have created a rustic
yet upscale approach to wilderness
accommodations, both here and at
their sister property, Winterlake
Lodge. They’re true Alaskans
who have homeschooled their children
and created this family-run business—and
their love of nature, food, and
people comes through clearly.
When your floatplane sets down, you’ll
be greeted by a carefully trained staff,
and the extremely personal service
continues throughout your stay. The
Dixons have an ability to recruit some
of Alaska’s best staffers, each
of whom have their own specialty to
share, whether about flowers, photography,
or how to cast a fly-rod.
With no other accommodations
around for miles and just three lakeside
guest cabins, you’ll feel truly
remote. The intimacy of Redoubt Bay
Lodge can be seen in those and its hand-hewn
main lodge. This is rustic luxury, so
you won’t
find a wealth of amenities in
the cabins. Instead, there are woodstoves
and amazing views, along with an attentive
staff that makes for a highly personalized
visit. The Dixons have recruited some
of the state’s best staffers,
each with their own specialty, like nature
or photography.
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