My daughter found this place on tripadvisor. They had introduced me to Yurts in 2008 when we went to California. This one was awesome. George was a great host. He is friendly, the place is spacious and clean. We had a beautiful view of the mountains and water from the deck and took walks on the beach which was just steps away. I wish we would have had more than two days to stay here. If I ever go back, this will be the place I booked. Also, we had 4 adults and had plenty of room!!!

Although no improvements were necessary to this beautifully built, located, furnished and operated lodging, George Walker, its owner, has added a portico over the front door of the yurt that reaches out to the deck and attaches to a new table. This protects you from the rain when going in and out of the yurt and also provides a handy place to store non-bear attracting belongings. The eagles are back perched out a pole front, as are an almost constant half dozen or so swimming sea otters;earlier there were a large number sea lions. I extended my stay to 10 days this year and it still wasn't long enough. I have booked longer for next summer.
My friend and I were busy kayaking in coves across the Bay, which we were taken to by Seward Water Taxi and guided by Kayak Adventures Worldwide. Their guide, Jamie, was excellent and knowledgeable about the area. We had done more kayaking than the other couple we were with so we had to be more patient than we would have liked but that was okay. We took a trip out to Northwestern Fjords with Kenai Fjords Tours, and it was outstanding. I had sailed, kayaked (most recently in Aialik Bay with Liquid Adventures, an excellent kayaking company next door to Alaska Base Camp) and taken boat trips out into the Kenai FJords many times in the past, but I had not been to the Northwestern Fjord. It is worth the long (150 nautical miles round trip) trip. While we saw the same wildlife I had seen in previous trips in the Kenai FJords (many humpback whales, killer whales Dal's porpoises, puffins and numerous other species of birdlife; mountain goats on the steep hillsides; sea lions; seals; sea otters; and a bear on a beach) it is the Northwestern glacier itself, and the close proximity that were able to get to it, that was so amazing. it is a very active tidewater glacier, as are the hanging glaciers nearby, which sent off almost constant snowslides and calved chunks of ice. The water in front of the glacier has dozens of iceflows with female seals on top of them. The captain of the Alaska Explorer had a dry sense of humor, was extremely knowledgeable, sensitive to the wildlife, and did not talk all the time, allowing the passengers to enjoy the scenery and activity going on outside the boat. We were served hot cinnamon rolls fresh out of the oven for "breakfast" and juices and fruit were also available; fresh sandwiches for lunch; and warm freshly baked chocolate chip cookies late in the afternoon. Hot coffee was always available, and other foods, books, Tylenol, and other items were for sale on board as well. The entire crew was very helpful. The seating was comfortable, the restrooms were clean, and it was a good day.
We also took a guided kayaking trip at Bear Glacier Lake with Adventure 60 Degrees North. Both of us have lived in Alaska for over 30 years, are well-travelled -within and outside the US - and we agreed this trip was one of the best we have ever taken, anywhere. This company is presently the only one offering trips into Bear Glacier to my knowledge, as it is essentially in accessible except for those with outstanding kayaking and/or boating skills. ADN takes you to their base camp near the mouth of the river leading into Bear Glacier Lake from the Bay by helicopter. Not only is it an visually stunning scenic flight - the helicopter is an R-44, with an all "glass" curved front, so the rear and front seat passengers (3 plus pilot) have a great view. It is also a quick, comfortable way to access this area. The helicopter also has voice-activated ear phones, for questions and to hear the pilot provide a description of where we were and what we were seeing. He also offered a wide range of musical selections! The helicopter is on pontoons, and we made a brief landing on a mountain top for a spectacular panorama view of the glacier, ice field, lake, and bay and mountains beyond. We then landed at ADM's base camp, loaded up our kayaks (one two person for us, and a one person for the guide) and paddled off for the day, around - at a safe distance - the icebergs, and the face of the glacier, stopping to have a pre-ordered lunch of sandwiches, chips, hot chocolate or tea, on an island. Our guide, Glenn, a smart and fun college senior at Pomona College in California with a diversified background in water and other sports and recreation, was quite good and safety conscious. We were again fortunate to have good weather )sunny or overcast skies; little or no wind off the glacier off the Bay; and no rain) but even that would not have marred the beauty and solitude of this place. We then returned to the base camp, were picked up by helicopter, and returned to Seward having a gorgeous flightseeing experience on the way back.

Alaska Base Camp is amazing! When my husband and I opened the door to the yurt, we were so excited to find a beautiful, clean and romantic room, which included a comfortable bed, futon, twin bed, kitchenette with a sitting area and a bathroom with a nice, hot shower (perfect after a long flight or hike). We enjoyed spectacular views of the mountains and Resurrection Bay on clear days from the screen door and large deck. We also enjoyed listening to the rain (as you do from a tent) and enjoyed our favorite radio programs from our computer. How amazing to wake up and see 1 or 2 eagles on the flag poll next to the deck, and sea otters floating on the bay. We used the gas grill to prepare nice dinners on a regular basis and used the lounge chairs on the deck to relax. George, the owner, is very friendly and is always available to share suggestions for your trip. This was the most peaceful and relaxing vacation we have ever experienced, and are looking forward to returning next year.

we got moved to the yurt when the alaska saltwater lodge asked us to move there for one night, apparently they sublet overflow days from the owner of the yurt. It was great and we wished we would have stayed all three days there. you have your own personal deck right on resurection bay with your own grill, patio furniture, etc. and a fully equiped kitchen as well. It was clean and had everything we needed and in such a beautiful spot. the only downside was that there is a dome on top that lets the light in, and the night we were there was the only day of course that the sun came out, so we were up very bright and early.