Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge

The McBride family has perfected their world-class all-inclusive Alaskan experience. Immerse yourself in exploration, adventure, or relax while enjoying the rustic elegance of this famous wilderness lodge. Nestled in a spectacular ocean and mountain setting abundant with wildlife, birds and marine life, the Lodge’s remote location is the Best in Alaska. With just five private cabins, they take just 10 – 14 guests per week, ensuring your stay is quite personal and intimate. Each cabin has a bedroom, bathroom, living room space and private deck with a view. Some cabins have a second bedroom or kids loft.

Their top-rated local naturalist guides make sure that each guest has a tailored, in-depth experience offering a trip of a lifetime. This remarkable region, where tides rise and fall up to 28 vertical feet every 12 hours, mountains rise dramatically from the ocean, and glaciers surround you, offers the perfect setting for your Alaskan adventure. During your stay, experience first hand while you learn about the incredible remote surroundings and the area’s amazing history—it's all right outside your front door.

Remote, Pristine, and Stunningly Beautiful

Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge is located on the shores of the China Poot Bay estuary, a half hour boat ride from Homer. Remote, pristine, and stunningly beautiful, the bay offers access to endless trails, beaches, and enchanting coves. The surrounding area is dotted with beautiful beaches, bird rookeries, glaciers, mountains, forests, marine mammal habitats, and rich tidal flats. It's this diversity and natural health that enticed Michael and Diane McBride to build the Lodge starting in the late 1960's.

The McBrides, committed conservationists, built the lodge from an original log cabin to the Lodge it is today. Now owned and operated by their two children, Shannon McBride-Morin and Morgan McBride, and a dedicated team of returning local Alaskans who call it their summer home. At the Lodge, you'll find five wonderful, cozy cabins, all with intricate woodwork and personal touches like stained glass or sweeping roof beams. Each cabin features spectacular views, original Alaskan art and is filled with books about Alaska's oceans, marine mammals, birds, anthropology, and more.

Set Your Own Wilderness Pace

The local Lodge team will carefully tailor your experience. Appetizers and refreshments are served each evening before dinner while you plan your next day's activities based around your interests, the tides, and the weather. Your days can be quiet and relaxing or filled with action-packed adventures. The hot tub and Nordic sauna are a great way to unwind after a day of exploring. Some of the many activities available include sea kayaking, canoeing, hiking, beach walks, naturalist services, bear viewing, tidepooling, fishing charters, private wildlife cruises, campfires, bird watching, foraging, gathering berries, and more! Personal guide service is included with your stay.

Lodge Cuisine — Only the Best

Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge features fantastic cuisine prepared by Chef Cole Pomaikai. Chef Cole creates diverse menus that will please any palate. He creates delectable dishes with fresh local Wild Alaskan seafood, the Lodge's own garden and Homer’s Farmers Market. Enjoy fresh salmon grilled to perfection over an alder fire paired with salad greens picked on the property and local organic vegetables. Gourmet non-seafood options are always available. If you've picked berries or other wild edibles on your day's adventure, Chef Cole will happily work them into the menu.

Tailored Just for You

The amazing personal service the Lodge offers begins long before your stay. Our Reservations Manager will help align your visit with a week best suited for you and your interests. Personalizing and tailoring your stay is just one of the many reasons Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge is the best wilderness lodge in Alaska.

For over 50 years, the McBride family has crafted a world-renowned lodge, where you can immerse yourself in the very best of Alaskan hospitality, wildlife, seafood, and adventure. Nestled in the breathtaking ecosystems and natural wonders of Alaska, the lodge team warmly invites you to join our family in China Poot Bay for the vacation of a lifetime!