![]() ![]() Just walk outside! Of course, the sea-life center and Exit Glacier are must sees if you are in the area. You do not have to be on the run to see the sights. If you want to get some good exercise, this hike may be for you, but the view is certainly no better than from Angel's Rest! This was one of the things that we really liked about Angel's Rest. I should have sat out by the water at Angel's Rest instead. The view is so amazing from Angel's Rest, it honestly was not worth it for me to try and make the hike. This was way to hard of a hike for me, as I have a neuro-muscular disease. We also hiked a little bit to Tonsina Point, which Lynda recommended in her literature. For a beautiful easy little walk, Two Lakes trail is great. We also did the Phillip's 21 Glacier Tour on the way down by stopping in Whittier. What to do: We loved Saltwater Lodge Whale Watching, Wildlife & Glacier Tours as recommended by Lynda. You might not expect it, but they had wi-fi too! It worked well the entire time we were there - better than many nice hotels that I have stayed at. We made a few meals in the microwave and seemed to have everything that we needed. The coffee was so good (We are picky about that.). ![]() The room: The bed was amazingly comfortable! Wow! We slept so well! The view was beautiful. Like I said, she has thought of everything.) were answered promptly. However, any texts to her with a little question (We did not need much help. We saw Paul while we were there but did not see Lynda, as she was not feeling well. We found them to be super helpful and we thought that it was obvious that so much time, thought and care had gone into them. It amazes me that some on this website have complained about the notes. ![]() ![]() You will also find binders in your room with info on dining out, tours, kayaking, hikes. You would be smart to read everything that she sends you via e-mail after your booking from tips on what to do to what to do before you arrive/when you arrive. It makes me wonder if she has ever been an educator. Lynda is the queen of notes and helpful information. The owners, Lynda and Paul, have thought of EVERYTHING. Of course, we had hoped for a waterfront cabin, but you gotta book those really early! That being said, the view from our suite was beautiful. I stayed in the Heron's Loft mini-suite with my husband. Check off those items on that bucket list! I tell you this, because my expectations for the trip were quite high. It was also a reaction to a lesson learned: you only live once. This trip was a treat to myself after caring for my dying mother for 5 awful months. Both of my parents had always dreamed about visiting Alaska, but they never got the chance before they passed away. If we ever travel to Alaska again, this will be the first reservation that I make! Every morning when I awake, it is one of the first thoughts I have. Angel's Rest was the highlight of our 11-day trip to Alaska. About Cloud 9 itself: it has a perfect location, is clean with a comfortable bed, the glider chairs are a great spot to relax, chairs on the back deck, has necessary items to fix a meal, tray tables make eating in front of the window easy, nicely decorated, in summary a great place to stay. Lunch was eaten next to Holgate Glacier and we were impressed by its size and marveled at its calving. We saw humpback whales bubble feeding, 5 Orcas swimming together, Harbor seals, sea lions, bald eagles, puffins, etc. The tour was as spectacular as the website had mentioned. Lynda made reservations for us on the Alaska Saltwater Tour Whale Watching trip and had a copy of the receipt/information waiting for us in the cabin when we arrived. As mentioned in other reviews, Lynda is amazingly organized and there is plenty of information available to tailor your trip to your interests. At night, we cooked a steak dinner on the grill and enjoyed eating it while sitting in the relaxing glider chairs watching the activity on the water.wildlife, sailboats, fishing boats, kayakers, etc. We enjoyed breakfast each morning on the back deck and were treated to sightings of bald eagles and other wonderful wildlife. My expectations were very high, and my husband and I weren't disappointed!!! The views from the waterfront cabin are amazing! The afternoon of our arrival, 7 sea otters were happily playing in the bay. After reading the reviews, I was excited to book Cloud 9. ![]()
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