Within The Wild - Tutka Bay Lodge

Within the Wild - Tutka Bay Lodge

Explore the Last Frontier like a true Alaskan.

Owned and operated by Alaskan natives Kirsten and Carl Dixon, Tutka Bay has been a source of wonder and adventure since the day it’s doors opened. The glorious adventure lodge is situated on a 9-mile flord near the historic Herring Islands and the village of Seldovia along the diverse and unique Kachemak Bay. A private sand cove is ringed by ancient rocks that hold archaeological secrets from the past. An adjacent private two-mile hiking trail is located nearby for guest use. Vistors can take an afternoon stroll along a sheltered cove and a peek off of the dock at low tide presents the opportunity to see sunstars, anemones, jellyfish and other sea creatures.

Amenities at Within The Wild – Tutka Bay Lodge

Main lodge, six private guest cabins, a large viewing deck, cooking school, a boathouse, a sauna, and hot tub, all interconnected by a boardwalk

All guest cabins are adorned with ocean treasures, have large living rooms, bedrooms, private bathrooms, and boast views of Tutka Bay and the Kachemak Bay State Park

All guided activities and related gear, meals, and amenities included during your stay

Award-winning sea to table cuisine inspired by Chef Kirsten Dixon

Hot tub and sauna that overlook the Alaskan mountains

Afternoon wine tastings and cooking classes

Yoga/stretch classes and massage therapy

Amenities at Within The Wild – Tutka Bay Lodge

hotel address

Alaska, USA

closest airport

from airport

3 hours

About the Location

Located near rugged nine-mile fjord in the greater Kachemak Bay with views of Broken Knife peak and Grace Ridge.

Lodge sits on eleven acres surrounded by tide pools, natural estuaries, and thirty acres of old growth Sitka spruce

Highlights & Activities

Tide Pooling

Explore the intertidal zone to witness Alaska’s sea stars, anemones, chitons, and mussels come to life at low tide.

Cook Authentic Alaskan Cuisine

Experience maritime culture and cuisine firsthand at a daily cooking class, with ingredients sourced from the wilderness of Kachemak Bay.

Coastal Brown Bear Viewing

Fly by Cessna-206 to a remote beach location to watch coastal brown bears graze along the shoreline and in sedge grass fields.

Sealife Kayak Safari

Kayak alongside seabirds, otters, and whales on Tutka Bay’s majestic shoreline and dazzling Herring Islands.

Tutka Bay Lodge invites guests to explore Alaska’s rich coastline in low-impact, sustainable fashion.

To minimize packaging waste, Tutka Bay Lodge buys non-perishables such as rice, beans, flours, grains in bulk; these are then stored in sealable air-tight (and pest-proof) bins to maximize their shelf life. Perishables and fresh products are sourced from farmers who deliver in returnable boxes or in totes the lodge provides, sending them back for refills. Kitchen waste and food scraps are weighed and discussed, then placed into tubs and sent to a local farmer to be used as compost and animal feed.

Tutka Bay Lodge uses water gathered from a local spring and stores it for seasonal use. It also has its own off-grid self-contained sewer and water systems. Besides buying from local farmers, it prioritizes the use of ingredients found in its natural landscapes, both wild and cultivated. The lodge also uses high-tunnel greenhouses to grow its own organic harvest as well as water catchment for watering these spaces.

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