The Riverview Bed and Breakfast is a spacious log cabin home built along the Copper River
in Gakona, Alaska. Surrounded by native Alaskan spruce and aspen trees, the house features
authentic Alaskan decor. Many native Alaskan items are on display in the public areas as well
as in the bedrooms.
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The untamed Copper River Basin is a favorite destination for fishermen in the summer and for
tourists and outdoorsmen all year. Winter activities abound and we can help you make arrangements
with local guides and backcountry services. Or, if simple relaxation is your destination, our comfortable home
will more than satisfy you with its peaceful setting and warm ambience.
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The comfortably furnished second floor living room affords spectacular views of the swift
Copper River through panoramic picture windows. In the summer, you can
sit on our deck and enjoy the cool Alaskan evenings. There are clear views of two of the major
mountains in the Wrangell/St. Elias National Park, less than 25 miles away. Mt. Sanford,
one of the tallest mountains in North America at 16, 237 feet and Mt. Drum, at 12, 000
feet are most impressive in the evening as they catch the last rays of the setting sun.
Inside, spend the evening discussing your Alaskan adventure with your fellow guests, inquire about local activities or legend with your hosts, both of whom are former Alaskan bush teachers, examine the numerous interesting items made in Eskimo villages, enjoy the game room or simply relax with a book. |
Join us in our dining room for a hearty breakfast to start your day. The Riverview Bed and
Breakfast serves full Alaskan breakfasts including coffee, juice or fruit cup and a hot entree. Among
the items that are on our menu are Pecan waffles, blueberry pancakes, omelettes or fried
eggs and various types of breakfast meats including bacon and reindeer sausage.
We try to serve locally grown fruits whenever possible (we'll give you directions to good berry-picking areas during season!). |
If you wish, you may have lighter fare including cold cereal or hot oatmeal. If you have special
dietary needs, we will try to accommodate you. Please let us know when making your reservation.
If you prefer, you can sit next to the picture window and enjoy the river view as the bright Alaskan sun rises over the Wrangell mountains. The Riverview Bed and Breakfast is a smoke, alcohol and drug free accommodation. There are several excellent restaurants and an historic lodge close by in the village of Gakona where full dinner service is available including local meat and fish in season.
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Sleeping Accommodations
The Riverview Bed and Breakfast is a spacious log home with four comfortable bedrooms. The Peach Room,
shown to the left is on the first floor. Facing east, the window has a beautiful view of the expansive
yard leading down to the banks of the Copper River and the distant Wrangell Mountains.
This bedroom is furnished with a queen size bed.
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The Green Room has two large windows with a splendid view of the Copper River and the Wrangell Mountains.
It is also furnished with a queen size bed.
The large Game Room (not pictured) can accommodate a party of four in separate single beds. This is an ideal room for a fishing or hunting party to share. The game room is furnished in truly authentic Alaskan items and wall decorations. |
How to reach us
The Riverview Bed and Breakfast is located at mile marker 3 on the Tok Cutoff highway
(Alaska Route 1), just north of the village of Gakona. This is less than a day's
drive from Anchorage, Fairbanks or Denali National Park and a short distance from
Tok, Valdez, Kennicott and the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.Please see the map of the area. Our address and phone number are:
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