Gustavus is small, friendly community of locals, seasonal workers and visitors and we were…read morefortunate to meet proprietor Jana early in our trip to Gustavus - this review is for dinner at the lodge Jana could not have been any sweeter and more accommodating to us. Even though we were staying at a different lodge - she invited us to the Country Inn for dinner and it turned out to be the best meals of our 10 nights in Alaska. Pro-tip - call by 2pm each day to reserve your table and meal We feasted on soups, smoky-grilled pork tenderloin w/ garlic sauce, roasted vegetables and rhubarb pie. Incredible. Thanks Janna for your friendliness and hospitality - great visit!

I feel bad breaking a perfect 5.0. Just to be clear, the hotel and service are absolutely…read moreimpeccable, with everything organized perfectly and running smoothly. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat if I could afford to. That said, for me Yelp is basically restaurant reviews, and the dining was not quite as great as I'd hoped. It had its strengths: salmon cooked perfectly, best bacon I've had in years at breakfast, and impeccable desserts that'd be a 5* review here on their own. But some aspects were lacking--I found the soups to be perhaps oversalted, and the vegetables to be overcooked and mushy, in particular. Don't get me wrong, it's good food especially by national park standards, but it wasn't quite up to the hopes I'd had of an heir to the legendary Gustavus Inn (which, to be fair, I've never been to).

I would love to give this place 5 stars and am trying to be fair here, but since the main focus of…read morethis business is the lodging part (according to the name) I have to be true to the purpose of these reviews. Summary: Food is very, very good, staff is friendly for the most part, but the rooms are less than clean. The good: the food is very good (for Hoonah or anywhere else) and this is one of the only places in Hoonah to have a sit-down meal. They bake their own treats like muffins, brownies, cookies, etc. which are great for breakfast or dessert. The establishment is right on the water so you can stroll out at anytime and appreciate Alaska's beauty from just steps outside the door, or perhaps even from some of the rooms. My room faced the road so I am unsure of this. The bad: my room was one of the dirtiest I have ever slept in. There was a coffee stain on my wall that looked as if someone threw an entire cup/pot of coffee at the wall and no one so much as looked at it let alone cleaned it up. Nasty is the only word that comes to mind when contemplating my room cleanliness. That being said, I do believe that I got the last room available during my stay, and I was happy to have it as there was nowhere else. Perhaps I got that room that all hotels/motels have but keep as a last resort to occupy. The bathroom cleanliness also left something to be desired. In all fairness, I did not think the rest of the establishment was overly unclean/dirty, but I will say that the standards in Alaska are on a different level than the lower 48. Perhaps I'm just a prissy, spoiled mainlander. Dunno.

This place is a diamond in the rough!!! The staff is so pleasant and kind!! The food is delicious…read moreand mouthwatering!!! My sheets smelled fresh and clean!!! My view was absolutely spectacular!!! The fishing was amazing and the company was absolutely out of this world!!! I will be back next year for sure!!!

Stayed here for a week. Pros are the owner will pick you up at the airport the airport, bikes are…read moreprovided and the cabins/ bunkhouse rooms are comfortable. Cons are the breakfast is minimal, there is NO WIFI and the dog on the property starts your day barking (5:00am) and ends your day barking until 11:00pm.

The food is the best in gustavus. People are very nice and great service I would definitely…read morerecommend it

Amazing experience at Elfin Cove! The hospitality and food were fantastic. Met the nicest people…read morefrom Indiana that were a hoot to be with. Your fish are processed and boxed ready to go when you leave.

My wife and I visited this lodge in August of this year. Food and staff good and friendly. Most…read moreof their boats were broken down (seriously) and they placed us on a boat for four people with five every day. Fish finder didn't work, boat alarm went off constantly, poor quality reels without enough line, limited salmon trolling gear, and poorly trained deckhands to boot. We were disappointed and recommend anyone considering a trip like this to look at some of the other lodges first or even ones in Pelican. Really hated to post a bad review but I am a good fisherman and own my own boat and the boat we fished on was unsafe for those waters. See my extensive post on trip advisor.

We stayed here at the end of our great alaska adventure. The perfect ending to a great trip. Our…read moreroom was just as described, the location really worked for the exploring, hiking, Park visiting and other stuff we wanted to do but icing on the cake was our host. Oh, and the delish food.

A beautiful space set in Gustavus, whose residents describe it as living in paradise. I was met in…read morethe driveway by the chickens and ducks whose eggs would make up my breakfasts during my stay. We have been here winter and summer and it has always been glorious. To say that the place is immaculate is an understatement. It is located a quarter of a mile from the "center" of Gustavus, the crossroads. The owner grew up here and knows almost all there is to know about the area. The bed is super comfy but my favorite spot, when not perched by the stove is the sunny deck. It's a great place to relax or from which to explore the area.

I tried to rent a jeep at Icy Strait point they only sell jeep follow along tours. This is the only…read moreNO B.S. car rental in Hoonah. The car we rented was clean and perfect for our short day in Hoonah

Went to Hoonah on a cruise stop. Element Alaska Rentals had a great staff! Amazing views. 10/10.read more

Sweet cabin nestled into forest near Glacier Bay National Park. Cozy, cute and comfortable. Well…read moreequipped for home cooking. Hosts, Karen and Larry, live nearby and are quite helpful and friendly. Locals very welcoming. Town has several good eateries, grocery store and gas station. Outstanding wildlife sightings via boat tours.