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Holgate and Aialik Bay Cabins are rustic public use cabins. The cabins are accessible only by a two-hour boat ride or a 30-minute float plane flight from Seward; there are no roads to the cabins. The cabins are open from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend and booking starts January 1st.
**Holgate Cabin** is located on the northeastern shore of Holgate Arm in Aialik Bay. The cabin sits on a small bluff above a cobble beach. There are spectacular views of Holgate Glacier from the cabin's front porch.
**Aialik Bay Cabin** is located on a five-acre lease on Port Graham Corporation land, at the upper end of Aialik Bay. It is within the heart of the coastal backcountry of Kenai Fjords National Park. You will be able to enjoy views of tidewater glaciers.
Reservations are limited to a maximum of three nights per group per cabin within the calendar year. Occupancy begins and ends at noon.
Both cabins are ideal locations for kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. It is possible to see black bears, seabirds, sea otters, mountain goats, and other marine mammals. There can be excellent berry picking in the open spruce forest that surrounds the cabins. Please refer to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for fishing regulations and license requirements.
The cabins are rustic, approximately 16' x 20'. There is no electricity or running water at the cabins. Fresh water is not always accessible and must be treated. There are toilet structures where disposable toilet kits must be used (environmentally- friendly human waste disposal system). Toilet kits are provided and must be packed out. There is no cell phone coverage in the backcountry. There are no mooring buoys at the beach.
**Holgate Cabin** contains three wooden bunk beds that sleep up to six people, a work counter, table with chairs, propane heater (propane provided), fire extinguisher, and smoke detector.
**Aialik Bay Cabin** contains two wooden bunk beds that sleep up to six people, a work counter, table with four chairs, propane heater (propane provided), fire extinguisher, and smoke detector.
Both cabins are situated just above sea level and are surrounded by alder trees, blueberry, and salmonberry bushes.
**Holgate Cabin** : The surrounding terrain is open spruce forest. The view of Holgate Glacier is spectacular and you can hear sounds of calving ice from the glacier. The cabin is surrounded by alder trees, blueberry, and salmonberry bushes.
**Aialik Bay Cabin** : The cabin is located near the north end of a deep, sheltered fjord. It is across the bay from Aialik Glacier. The surrounding terrain is flat, with young spruce forests, alder thickets, and a long cobble beach.
Both cabins are in Aialik Bay.
* From **Holgate Cabin** explore nearby Pedersen Lagoon and Quicksand Cove by kayak or boat.
* From **Aialik Bay Cabin** enjoy views of Pedersen Glacier and Aialik Glacier. Abra Cove is north of the cabin and can be accessed by kayak or boat.
The cabins are accessible only by float plane or boat.
Holgate Cabin: 59° 50' 01.61" N 149° 46' 10.25" W
Aialik Bay Cabin: 59° 53' 12.63" N 149° 39' 22.41" W
Kenai Fjords National Park does not add on a reservation fee for our cabins
From the moment we arrived on the boat to the minute we got back on 3 days later, we were treated like family. Kenlee, Nancy, Luc, Wendy, Brady were absolutely the best! They offered us things before we knew we wanted them and always with a smile. We had so much fun with them. And definitely don't forget the incredible meals by Chef Jake. He was amazing and very approachable - he came out and spoke with us after one dinner and was always had a friendly greeting as he left the lodge in the evening. I highly recommend this Lodge and definitely their amazing staff!
Could not be happier! I was on Fox Island over 20 years ago on a family trip and loved it then, but to come back with my partner was even more magical. We were treated so wonderfully and it was so enjoyable, we didn't want to leave! Attentive, friendly, and kind staff (extra shoutout to Brady!), beautiful location, and clean and cozy cabin. Saw lots of puffins and some river otters!
The kayaking was fun and also gorgeous! Ours got cut short (was only about an hour instead of the original 2+ hours) which was a bummer because our guides were super knowledgeable about the environment and patient with everyone in our group. Even saw a harbor seal! Jen, Tyler, and Taylor were excellent!
Wish we could've stayed longer!
At the end of every summer vacation, we always rate our top 3 experiences and this was top 1 for all 4 family members. We absolutely loved our stay at Fox Island. Worth every penny. I hope the owners of the lodge understand that it is the staff which make this place what it is! In Alaska, beautiful views are a dime a dozen. The rooms were comfort and simple. The bathroom small. What makes this place special is feeling well taken care of by the people. Go on a kayak excursion and come back to a delicious meal with extra ice cream because the chief heard it was your favorite. Spotting wildlife with Luc every night at dinner. Brady is a rockstar with customer service. We mention wanting to do some catch and release fishing. Brady tracked down a fishing pole from Eddie who was kind enough to let us use his personal poles. Brady made sure our boys enjoyed a hot sauna every night. Brady open the store to make sure we could shop for souvenirs because of course we waited until last minute. We did a family cold plunge and ended the night around a campfire with s’mores all arranged by the staff. The chief made a special dessert for my son and I for our birthdays. A staff full of accommodating people who want to make your stay rememberable. The staff deserve all the accolades and compensation of a job well done. We were never in our room. We were always out socializing with a drink in our hand, a full belly, and big smiles on our faces. Just come and enjoy. Then end your visit on a high with the national park cruise back to the mainland.
