Alaska’s Ridgewood Wilderness Lodge is a premier, full-service destination lodge in Halibut Cove – also the home of the renowned Saltry Restaurant, two well-known art galleries and a small coffee shop. Alaska’s Ridgewood Wilderness Lodge is adjacent to the 400,000 acre Kachemak Bay State Park. This is Alaska as you imagine it – an experience rich in both flora and fauna, a unique and remarkable natural heritage, and an exceptional journey from start to finish.
The Lodge Features
The Ridgewood is arguably an architectural gem amongst wilderness lodges in Alaska, built by Kevin Sidelinger using timbers from the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, creating a building that complements the surrounding wilderness. The Ridgewood features 360 degree wrap-around decks with views of majestic mountains, including oceans, miles of beaches, secluded salt-water coves and estuaries, and manicured lawns and gardens surrounded by native Alaskan forest & vegetation.
Your Adventure Awaits
Your hosts understand that experiencing Alaska’s great outdoors and many wonders is a primary goal for those active in mind and spirit, so they have designed their activity program with numerous guided and highly personalized adventures to choose from, including Brown Bear Viewing, Deep-Sea Fishing Charters, Fly-In Fishing, Kayaking & Hiking Trips, Alpine Hikes, & Glacier Kayaking. We are eager to help you plan a tailor-made adventure for your family & friends. For those with a passion for trout fishing we have partnered with Destination Alaska Charters for our new fly-in adventure which offers hiking possibilities in alpine areas, or fishing and kayaking in a mountain lake. Wildlife Boating Tours are available where guests can possibly see whales, sea otter colonies, porpoises, seal haul-outs and sea bird rookeries, and walk along beautiful summer beaches which are perfect for beachcombing or cookouts. With the beauty of Kachemak Bay and its abundant wildlife and the myriad of hiking trails and mountains within the State Park, Alaska’s Ridgewood Wilderness Lodge is an exceptional and unparalleled destination for anyone searching for adventure, space, beauty, and the opportunity for a truly unique experience!
Amenities
Hotel Features
- Secluded location in Halibut Cove adjacent to the Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park, the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and the Kenai National Fjords
- Hand-crafted Alaskan lodge
- Three gourmet meals per day
- High-speed wireless internet
- Guided activities
- Expansive lawns, ponds and gardens surrounded by Alaska’s native wilderness
- 360-degree wrap-around decks with panoramic views
Room Features
- Comfortable bedrooms with a view and private bath
- Large dining room with view
- Custom hand-crafted wood work throughout
- Expansive window displays of mountains, ocean, coves and estuaries
- Private seating areas for gathering & relaxing
- Rustic furnishings
Getting There
Lodge
46514 Sidelinger TrailHalibut Cove, AK 99603
Anchorage International Airport is the landing spot for all visitors to our great state and also the jumping off spot for destinations within Alaska. As a destination lodge, the Ridgewood is easy to get to from Anchorage. Guests can choose to fly the one hour flight down the famous Kenai Peninsula via ERA Aviation, landing in the small coastal community of Homer on the beautiful and renowned Kachemak Bay. Or a car can be rented in Anchorage and you can take the scenic drive from Anchorage to Homer. This trip is about four to five hours. Upon arrival in Homer our guests then take a short boat ride across Kachemak Bay to our Lodge in Halibut Cove.
Prices & Dates
| Season | May 26 - Aug 30 |
| Duration | 2 night minimum |
| Rates | $1,500 per person per night, based on double occupancy, and 3-night minimum. |
| Rate Notes | For parties of less than 8 guests that are interested in exclusive use of the lodge, we offer a buyout rate of $8,800 per night. |
| Children's Rates // Ages 0-2: Free | Ages 3 & up: Full Price | Please Inquire on Room Arrangements | |
| Rates Include: // Water taxi transportation from the Homer Harbor to Halibut Cove, taxes, park fees, daily personalized guide service, private room, housekeeping, exclusive use of the lodge facility, WiFi, exceptional dining and more. | |
| Additional Expenses: // Staff gratuities, fishing licenses, fishing charters, flight seeing and brown bear viewing. |
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