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Beach
Smart TV, books
Third-party on-site parking
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 588 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Mountain view
    Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown Apt.12 w/ Russian Church & Mountain Views

This downtown apartment is located in the heart of downtown Sitka adjacent to St. Michael's Cathedral within minutes of everything you need; shopping, bars, harbors, grocery store, library, hiking trails and Sitka Fine Arts Campus. Across the street visit the Sitka Library or Harrigan Centennial Hall where you can watch the Russian Dancers perform during the summer months, visit the Sitka Historical Museum or attend a performance of the Summer Music Festival.

The apartment is located on the second level of a downtown commercial/residential building. The main floor has a coffee frozen yogurt bar, a consignment store and the lowest level has a Mexican American Restaurant and a Food Co-op. The second level is a combination of long term residential units and vacation rentals. The building is locked in the evenings and accessed with a pass key. The building has an elevator for tenants and guests only and the key is provided after check in.

The building has 2 entries and will be locked in the evenings. The apartment is located on the second level so stairs will be necessary to access the apartment when checking in. An elevator key is provided after check in. Guests have an access key to use on the main entrance on Lincoln St. when the building is locked.

Bedroom one has a comfortable queen size bed with dresser and a closet. The second bedroom is the largest and has three twin size beds a dresser and closet with a half bathroom attached.

The apartment has everything you need to be comfortable and feel at home. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you would need to prepare a meal, just bring the food. We provide basic spices, coffee and tea. The living room has a view of downtown, St. Michael's Cathedral and a limited view of the Sisters Mountains. There is a smart tv to add your favorite streaming app.. And if you need it, wireless internet is available.

If it's comfort, convenience and location you are wanting for your Sitka stay, this property is for you.





Property manager

Katy & Jack

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lincoln Street Apartment Downtown 12 St Michael's Cathedral
Lincoln Street Downtown 12 St Michael's Cathedral Sitka
Lincoln Street Downtown 12 St Michael's Cathedral
Downtown Lincoln Street Franklin Bldg 12 Sitka
Downtown Apartment on Lincoln Street, Franklin Bldg #12 Sitka
Downtown Apartment Lincoln Street Franklin Bldg 12 Sitka
Downtown Apartment Lincoln Street Franklin Bldg 12
Downtown Lincoln Street Franklin Bldg 12
Lincoln Franklin Bldg 12 Sitka
Downtown Apt.12 w/ Russian Church Mountain Views
Downtown Apt.12 w/ Russian Church & Mountain Views Sitka
Downtown Apt.12 w/ Russian Church & Mountain Views Apartment

About the area

Map
Sitka, AK

What's nearby

  • St. Michael's Cathedral - 1 min walk
  • Baranof Castle State Historical Site - 2 min walk
  • Sitka Pioneer Home - 3 min walk
  • Sitka National Historical Park - 12 min walk
  • Alaska Raptor Center - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Sitka, AK (SIT) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sitka Pel'meni - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪WildFlour Cafe & Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ernie's Old Time Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Express - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Apt.12 w/ Russian Church & Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Apt.12 w/ Russian Church & Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Apt.12 w/ Russian Church & Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Apt.12 w/ Russian Church & Mountain Views located?

Located in the heart of Sitka, this apartment building is steps away from St. Michael's Cathedral, Castle Hill and Sitka Historical Society and Museum. Russian-American Building #29 and Sitka Pioneer Home are just steps away.

Downtown Apt.12 w/ Russian Church & Mountain Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful apartment, very clean and convenient. The hosts were happy to accommodate our request for an early check-in. It had everything we needed, including a number of pantry and refrigerator items such as coffee, sugar, spices, mustard and mayo, etc. I found the bed to be comfortable. Sitka is very walkable, and having an elevator to the 2nd floor where the apartment is located was very nice at the end of a long day. There's a coin operated laundromat that is for the apartments and seemed clean and nice. Here were a few "quirks" about the apartment: There is only one large double window in the living room - no others. The bedrooms both have doors that lead to an outside hallway as they don't have windows. The stove is very old and functions, but the indicator dials don't quite work so it's hard to tell if the oven or burners are on. There's no dishwasher so you need to wash dishes, yet the sink stopper doesn't seem to fit the drain so I couldn't figure out how to fill the sink with soap and water - ended up using a large stainless steel pot to wash dishes. The one bathtub is nice but a bit slippery - could maybe use non slip adhesives on the bottom. These are very minor observations, overall the apartment is clean, comfortable, and stocked with lots of books! We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Portage, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing with friends
This apartment is nestled in the heart of downtown Sitka and within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and harbor. It is very well furnished and provides you with everything needed for your stay. Katy and Jack are very gracious hosts and the communication was excellent. We will be back. Katy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joclyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything!
Great location- able to walk to all of the downtown restaurants and activities. We ended up renting a car- parking was a little tricky a few nights, but overall not an issue. The apartment was great, and having a kitchen helped cut down on meals out. I appreciated the coffee and tea provided!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

james s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Location
Sitka is impressive for its views, history everywhere, and incredibly friendly people. This apartment is in the middle of the action. You look out at either all of the CruiseShip visitors (which is entertaining) or the Russian Orthodox Church with the mountains as a backdrop. Plenty of room in the apartment and everything you need...and if you do need something, the owners/managers are close and reactive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
August 5 night stay (N=4)
The apartment is centrally located in downtown. The apartment was clean and had the amenities we required. Katy accommodated our early arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great All Around Apt.
This is a perfect location, lots of room for 5 people, appreciate having 2 bathrooms, love being able to cook & appreciate having some staples, glad to leave some items in the kitchen for the next guests, thank you for having the fans available, very comfortable living room area. We've been here many times & plan on returning. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect downtown spot
Nice, clean, 2 bathrooms a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sitka downtown apartment
Great place to stay in Sitka. Location is in the middle of town and within walking distance to just about everything. Apartment has lots of extra pillows, blankets and everything you might need during your stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and apartment, very responsive host
We were in town for a high school baseball tournament. Excellent location - easy walking distance to restaurants and shops (and a coffee shop right downstairs) in the main tourist area. The apartment was well-appointed and very clean. We accidentally left a pair of glasses behind after checking out - the owner called me within minutes of my messaging her and was very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Location Ever!
Right in the middle of Sitka! Walkable to about 90% of what we wanted to see and do. Plenty of space for 4 adults, coffee was provided and there were even a few bonus surprises (good ones!) in the fridge, but a word of warning to those from the lower, lower-48. No A/C or ceiling fans, so pack lightweight pjs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very nice and every thing we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, well-furnished, centrally located apartment
The apartment worked great for our girl’s trip (4 adults). We were in Sitka for 6 nights, 5 at the VRBO. It was a clean, well-stocked, nicely furnished place. We appreciated the soft bath towels, adequately stocked kitchen (coffee provided!) and ample storage in the bedrooms. Having twin beds in the second room rather than a queen was ideal in that we each had our own bed. The half bath located off of this room provided a good set up for us. Being in the heart of the town made visiting sights, shopping and dining out easy and convenient. We enjoyed the view of St. Michael’s from the living area. Wished we could have seen the mountains, but it was cloudy and/or rainy most of our stay. Even with the rental being located in the city center, we had no issues with noise. Since we didn’t rent a car, we either walked or took a taxi to get around. We rode the public bus (blue line) once. It met our needs but wasn’t the most efficient. However, not dealing with parking was nice. We found the people of Sitka to be very welcoming and friendly. Some of our favorite activities: visiting Fortress of the Bear, taking an ATV tour on Kruzof Island, walking through Sitka National Park (totem poles) and attending the Sitka Fine Art Camp’s production of Mamma Mia. Suggestions for property owners/hosts: Add some hooks and towel racks or shelves in the bathroom, hang a mirror near an outlet as there’s no outlet in the half bath that we could find, if possible upgrade the Wi-Fi as it rarely worked, put in a lock box on the first floor to store an elevator key. It was very off-putting to be accused of “bothering” the consignment store staff to access the elevator, which needs a key for entry, when this was not the case at all. My friends (one in a wheelchair) were waiting in the hallway with our luggage while I determined the layout of the second floor. They were approached by a friendly, helpful consignment store employee who offered us assistance. In the future, please seek to understand the situation prior to blaming your guests. Note to readers: I addressed this directly with Katy and would not have included this in my review if I would have received a response acknowledging a misunderstanding had occurred. This did not happen and I do not want future guests to feel the way I did. I’ve not encountered this type of interaction with prior vacation rental bookings. The good news is it was the complete opposite of our experiences with the residents of Sitka.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

danielle f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Sitka property
We had a wonderful stay. Thank you 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect downtown location
The property is right in the middle of town and super easy to access local amenities. Quite comfortable furniture and a desk so I could work while I was there. Very clean. It is located upstairs in an older office building but perfectly remodeled for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Korry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
This place was perfect for our fishing trip. Well equipped to cook every night and comfy to lounge at after a long day of fishing. Great location too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice touches
It was home like. I liked the books (although I did not have time to read) the attention to detail with things like q-tips, abundance of pillow made for a comfy nights sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Bronte S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay!
The place was nice and clean and had a great view of the church. There can be room for improvement (ie rust in the bathtub, and a crack in the window) other small things like that. I would stay there again and would recommend this place as well as the host to anyone going to Sitka.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, lovely place!
Very nice place, fantastic location and the host was very flexible with the checkin/out times. The only minor negative in my opinion is the mattress weren't the most comfortable but not terrible. Overall great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sitka Stay
Sitka is a real gem and this a nice place to stay with a fantastic location. We’d stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S., Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Great location, helpful hosts, very clean, comfortable and spacious
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Ellen, Rancho Murieta

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
In short, the value for the money isn't there. The living room is spacious, but the comfort of the furniture is just OK. Two twin beds in one of the bedrooms are below average in comfort. The other beds are more comfortable (7 and 8 out of 10 for comfort) The master bedroom can use more electrical outlets, or better placement of existing outlets. Recharging electronic devices in this room is awkward and somewhat limited. If internet is important to you and you want, or require, wi-fi for your internet connection, choose another apartment in this building. Internet service is NOT available in Room 12. We had to go into the hallway, 20-25 feet from the door to the apartment to receive internet service. To make matters worse, the owners don't seem to care. After an exchange of two text messages in which I tried to explain the problem and request assistance in solving it, I received the following message: "Stopped by [not true]. Internet is working elsewhere. I can't do anything more sorry. Welcome to Sitka." If you wish to do laundry (one of the amenities claimed for this building), bring your own detergent and plenty of quarters. Soap is unavailable, even for purchase, and there is no change machine in the laundry room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sitka stay
Very comfortable and well-appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R.

Liked: Cleanliness
In the heart of Downtown Sitka
We were amazed how close all the fishing activities we had booked were to the property. The unit was extremely comfortable and cozy. Great views and in the center of downtown. Amazingly quiet considering the road proximity and traffic circle around the famous church. A pleasant stay to be followed by another in a similar unit shortly. RR
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

irene d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
In perfect location! Taxi from airport to apartment! Walking distance to anywhere in town. Clean, comfy beds! A bit warm in back bedroom but slept great 😊 I would stay here again when I come back to visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021