Between Beaches
Amenities and Activities
Property Amenities
Enjoy a peek at what our unique property offers. We will leave some room for you to come discover the true magic of Between Beaches but here is a little bit of what you can look forward to! Most of our property amenities are included in your stay with a few options available to add at check in. We hope you enjoy everything Between Beaches and surrounding area offers!
WOOD-FIRED SAUNA
Enjoy a good steam with a view of the ocean. This the perfect way to cap off your day of exploring the magic of Between Beaches. We have plenty of firewood to keep you toasty in the sauna. Sign up after check in to reserve Sauna time for your party!
Hot Tub
Exclusively for our cabin guests – relax in the warm water, listen to the waves crash on the beach and soak with a view of the sun setting on the water! The hot tub is also complimentary and you can book time just to yourselves onsite!
Single and Double Kayaks
The protected waters of Kasitsna and Kachemak Bay are a Kayakers dream come true. Kayak below soaring eagles and beside sea otters, seals and sea birds and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. It is an experience you will remember for a lifetime and want to repeat often. Your reservation includes use of our kayaks and row boats, come for your use, come and row the often-calm waters of the Bay – just a few feet from your lodging.
Tidepooling
Available at Minus Tides All Year
Come tide pool with us during minus tides to explore Kachemak Bay’s abundant sea life! We have some of the world’s most extreme tides, making tidepooling one of the most anticipated activities here on MacDonald Spit. At low/minus tide, tidepools reveal a wondrous and brilliantly colorful array of these treasures of the sea. You can find Octopus, Sea Urchins, Sea Stars, small fish, Sea Anemones and so much more. Tidepooling is a fun yet educational exploration of coastal nature you don’t want to miss.
See our tidal chart for most information here.
Beach combing
Twice each day, the ocean tides bring new and interesting treasures to the beaches of MacDonald Spit. Take a stroll along the shore and you will find shells, driftwood and so much more! Beach combing is something near and dear to our hearts and you can certainly find evidence of all that we’ve found installed artistically throughout the property.
Berry Picking
Late July through the first of September is the perfect time of year here to pick Salmon and High Bush Blueberries. Harvest these large succulent berries to your heart’s content on the edge of the nearby trail to Jackolof Bay.
eagle viewing
Eagle Viewing and Photographing
With its many stunning outlying bays and inlets, the beautiful Kachemak Bay is home to one of the largest populations of Bald Eagles in the world. Thousands of iconic Bald Eagles reside year-round. Just a few steps from your lodging, you can photograph majestic eagles soaring above, flying, fighting, skimming the water while hunting for fish, perched in the spruce trees or hanging out on our beaches.
Wildlife and bird viewing
Summer & Winter
From the beaches of MacDonald Spit and from the steps of your lodging you will view incredible Marine Mammals as well as land and sea birds. Sea Mammals include Sea Otters, Seals, Sea Lions and an occasional Whale. If you are a birder, you will find an exciting and abundant variety of unique and stunning sea and land bird species.
Photography Opportunities Abound
Whether you are a professional or novice photographer, you have come to the right place! You’ll have endless photo opportunities for gorgeous sunrise and sunset images over the water, stunning landscapes and marine mammal sightings. Which include sea otters, harbor seals, whales, waterfowl, and hundreds of resident bald eagles. Capture images of the amazing and colorful coastal wildlife while tide pooling!
Beach Bonfires
So many memories and bonds are made around a well-stoked crackling beach bonfire accompanied by the live soundtrack of nature! We hope you enjoy the provided firewood and marshmallow sticks for a magic night on the beach with your closest friends and loved ones.
STAND- UP PADDLE BOARDS
Fancy viewing the underwater world from above? The protected waters of Kasitsna Bay offer you a fantastic opportunity to take water sports at a slower pace and really immerse yourself in the dramatic and wildlife. Adjustable paddles and buoyancy aids also included
Fresh Alaskan Fish Filets for Sale!
We have locally caught frozen fish available for purchase onsite. A great opportunity to cook on your private grill and make a truly fresh Alaskan meal! Availability will vary throughout the season.
DIY HALIBUT FISHING FLOAT
Bring your favorite rod and your fishing license and catch your own halibut or silver salmon from our fishing float.
We recommend May/June for an increased chance of catching halibut before they move to deeper water. Other species are available all summer.
Hiking
There are a few great hiking options around Seldovia. Pictured here is Grace Ridge Trail, an incredibly beautiful 8.4-mile hike out and back. Grewingk Glacier is another fantastic hike in the area, a 13-mile round trip in the nearby Kenai mountains located in the Kenai Mountains. Both of those hikes are only accessible by water taxi. Our Water Taxi can take you from MacDonald Spit to the trailhead and pick you up at the end of the trail.
There are some other smaller, but stunning, local hikes such as Outside Beach from the town of Seldovia.
VISIT HISTORIC SELDOVIA
Historic Seldovia, Alaska, is connected to MacDonald Spit by a road. It is about a seven mile drive or 25 minutes one way. We offer taxi rides to and from Seldovia as does a local taxi cab. It is a unique and quaint sea-side community with local shops, a general store, restaurant, bar, and more. The history of this town is rich and we look forward to sharing more on the blog soon!
*Add On: Our Between Beaches Land Taxi is $35 per person each way.
Helicopter tours
Alaska Helicopter Tours offers bear viewing, a volcano expedition, glacier and waterfall tours. They will pick you up and drop you off right on the beach in front of your cabin!
*Add On: Reach out for number of people, date, and excursion.
Boat tours
We have many talented local tour guides in Seldovia. Tours include wildlife, hiking, sightseeing, and photography tours. Reach out to us and let us know what you are interested in and we will send you to the right person!
*Add On: Reach out for more information.
Wildlife & nature photography
Whether you are a professional or novice photographer, you have come to the right place! Here you have endless photo opportunities for gorgeous sunrise and sunset over the water with the Aleutian Range in the background, stunning landscapes, marine mammal sightings including sea otters, Harbor seals, whales, a variety of unique and stunning land and sea birds, including hundreds of resident Bald Eagles.
Fishing calendar
If you have any questions about our property amenities and Activities feel free to call or email us
CALL: 907-290-6785
We are here to make your stay unforgettable! If you need any help, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Please note that the summer season is very busy for us, so we have worked hard to provide loads of information on our site. If you still have questions after exploring these lovingly crafted pages, please reach out. Allow up to 48 hours for an email response.