Stone Lantern House

Where Japanese-influence blends with the natural world of Southeast Alaska, find serenity and true inner peace at Stone Lantern House­—the ultimate luxury retreat destination. This open concept, elegant home is purposefully and thoughtfully designed to immerse guests in nature.

With large, floor-length windows, guests have a view of the dormant volcano, Mt. Edgecumbe across from Sitka Sound. Located on Cannon Island and accessible by car, the secluded, waterfront property is surrounded by Sitka spruce trees. The house can accommodate up to 10 guests in its three, tranquil bedrooms and additional den. In addition to a Tea Room with traditional Japanese tatami mats, the Stone Lantern House boasts a wrap-around deck with full-length sliding glass doors, making you feel fully connected to the outdoors. Guests can enjoy their own private beach and ground, with lush green pathways leading down to the nearby ocean. The Stone Lantern House is truly the perfect place to unwind, relax, and enjoy the Southeast Alaska life and landscape.

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• Perfect in Every Way

  Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2026

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  Donna R recommends this vacation rental

  A wonderful, peaceful and elegant place to stay in Sitka! Views are amazing and home interior is fresh and reflective of the sea, rocks and trees surrounding it.

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• Love, Love, Love Stone Lantern House

  Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2025

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  Julie B from Austin, Texas recommends this vacation rental

  We absolutely loved this place. The home is beautiful and the views are stunning. Everything was perfect, and Christine, from Sitka Travel, couldn't have been nicer, or more helpful. We will definitely go back.

  • Manager Responded on 11/12/2025

    It was our pleasure hosting you at the Stone Lantern, Julie. We can't wait to welcome you back!

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• Picture window

  Stayed 6 days ending in September, 2025

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  Monika M from Lubbock, Texas does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The Stone L stern House was just magical, perfectly kept and everything you need. The most important are the views and the ability to open your windows, that are everywhere! Eagles living in our trees and Ravens galore. Form our picture window we saw Orcas in Sitka Sound. And, we cooked hot dogs by the fire - by the ocean by the woods!! Hot dogs sticks provided.
  The ladies that run everything were so nice and responsive before & during our entire stay! We will be back to Sitka if only for the view and house!

  • Manager Responded on 9/24/2025

    Thank you for the kind review, Monika. It was a pleasure hosting you. Already looking forward to welcoming you back in the future!

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• Heaven on the Beach!

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2025

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  a guest from Walla walla, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Second stay... could not be better!

  • Manager Responded on 8/31/2025

    It was a pleasure hosting you again, Jayne! Looking forward to welcoming you back!

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• Perfect Stay

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2025

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  Sherri J from Fort Worth, Texas recommends this vacation rental

  This property is amazing. The location is perfect. Our host Cindy spent time to tell us about the property and about the town of Sitka as well. She had great recommendations for restaurants, galleries and historical sites. Her property is an architects dream! I would highly recommend this property to family and friends.

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• Happy Place

  Stayed 4 days ending in February, 2025

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  Spruce R recommends this vacation rental

  This is the third time I've enjoyed the Stone Lantern House, and each time is a treat. Perfectly equipped and comfortable for our work retreat. This year we had the added bonus of impeccable weather and the views were perfect. Management was very responsive when we reached out with any questions.

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• A beautiful space for our team retreat

  Stayed 3 days ending in January, 2025

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  Spruce R recommends this vacation rental

  Staff were wonderful to work with, and the space was beautiful and clean, as always. Love waking up to these views!

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• Pack of Thieves

  Stayed 6 days ending in December, 2024

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  Lance L does not recommend this vacation rental.

  It sucked. Weather prevented our arrival to Sitka as Alaska Airlines cancelled all flights from Seattle to Sitka. Owners of property & Sitka Travel stole our hard earned money & would not refund at all. Regardless of our difficult situation. They are a PACK OF THIEVES.

  • Manager Responded on 12/31/2024

    Hi Lance, we surprised to see your review as we had already spoke about offering a credit due to your unfortunate situation with weather and not being able to make it to Sitka on your arrival date. We did not take your money, we offered you a credit to be used at a later date. Also just to note, we suggested you purchase travel insurance. We still have your credit should you want to use it.

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• A Magical Getaway

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2024

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  a guest from Beaverton, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Our group had a amazing stay at the Stone Lantern House! Everything was perfect, the home, the views and the eagles flying by. A highlight was having s'mores by the fire pit.

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• Great Family Vacation Rental

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2024

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  Deanna N from Girdwood, Alaska recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed here with 3 generations of our family. The elderly grandparents loved that they could watch their grandchildren playing on the beach and exploring from the comfort of the balcony. They also loved seeing the eagles soaring around the house every day! The kitchen was fully stocked with spices and tools/utensils.

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• Beautiful

  Stayed 9 days ending in June, 2024

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  Wally T from Rockport, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Great place to stay lots to see and do!

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• Perfect stay at the stone lantern house

  Stayed 4 days ending in April, 2024

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  Laura B from Walla Walla, Washington recommends this vacation rental

  Perfect setting
  Well appointed kitchen
  The VIEWS from every room

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• The perfect retreat location

  Stayed 3 days ending in January, 2024

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  a guest from Juneau, Alaska recommends this vacation rental

  We gathered here for a Womxn in Leadership retreat and this was the perfect location. Quiet, beautiful, serene, warm, incredible views, responsive hosts. We will be back!

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• Perfect Sitka Location

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2023

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  Cleve O from Mountlake Terrace , Washington recommends this vacation rental

  Views from every window. Quiet, relaxing, and clean. Every detail of this property is well thought out. Our second stay here, and it won't be our last!

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• Wedding Weekend Hub

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2023

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  a guest from Sitka, Alaska recommends this vacation rental

  We rented SLH during the shoulder season so we would have a place to host our family and friends during our wedding weekend, and we are so glad we did! The open floor plan makes the upper level a fantastic gathering space. Everyone was blown away by the beautiful architecture ans views, and it felt special to be able to spend time together in such a clean, luxurious home. We'd definitely recommend this stay to any Sitkans who are looking for a local getaway for their wedding, family reunion, etc. We thought parking might be an issue, but it worked really well to have folks park on the SMC end of the road ans enjoy the beautiful walk out to the house on Cannon Island Road.

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• Serenity in Sitka

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2023

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  Thomas O from Anthem, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  Having made several excursions to Sitka over the years I am more than familiar with the availability of Homes throughout the community. None can hold a candle to this property, based on the view, property features, and soothing calm of the funishings. Whether sitting and enjoying the scenery from every room, or hosting as large dinner party this is the property for you. I go to Sitka to recharge, I came away refreshed and with great memories.

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• Best rental house in Sitka

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2023

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  Brad D from DAYTON, Ohio recommends this vacation rental

  Words and pictures do this house little justice. It is simply a perfect place to stay for me and my family. I love the architecture and how the house seems to simply grow from the rock. The morning and evening views of Mt Edgecumbe, when the clouds allow for them, are breathtaking. Its close enough to town for easy access to Fish Baranof, and other town attractions, but far enough away that you feel like you have your own island each night. It is definitely a place you wont forget.

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• perfect!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2023

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  Jason R from Monmouth, IL recommends this vacation rental

  very nice!

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• Such a Special place!

  Stayed 1 day ending in March, 2023

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  Haley L recommends this vacation rental

  This was the perfect location for our stay. Christine and Cyndi were great to work with, very professional and made sure our visit was nothing short of excellent. The house was so clean, and had everything we needed. Definitely looking forward to staying at the Stone Lantern House again in the future, I would highly recommend this rental.

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• Sitka - Paris of the Pacific

  Stayed 4 days ending in February, 2023

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  Will Kashevaroff L from Los Gatos, California recommends this vacation rental

  From the moment we were welcomed into your home, it felt like we were home. Cyndy welcomed us and showed us everything we needed to see and know about the house. Instructions were explained so we could enjoy out short visit. The house was most comfortable and the hosts very helpful in ensuring our stay was an experience to be remembered for a lifetime. The location is stunning. The views of Sitka Sound surrounded us. We could not have asked for more. We are just sorry we missed the Northern Lights - they were seen the night before we arrived and the night we left. Just another reason to return in the future.

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• Stone Lantern House August 2022

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2022

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  John/Judy L from Waikoloa, HI recommends this vacation rental

  We rented the house for a family reunion in Sitka. The property exceeded our expectations. It is beautifully constructed, well stock with all your needs plus many extras. The setting and views are amazing and even through you are attached to the Sitka road system, you feel you are on an island. It was everything we hoped for and made our trip. Thanks.

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• Stunning

  Stayed 10 days ending in July, 2022

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  a guest from Madison, WI recommends this vacation rental

  Every design decision in this house was conscious of the breathtaking nature surrounding it. The picture frame windows and the minimal design really allowed the views to shine. The hosts were sweet and attentive and very kind about sharing our posts from the trip as well. Definitely recommend a stay here.

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• My Happy Place

  Stayed 9 days ending in June, 2022

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  a guest from Spring, TX recommends this vacation rental

  The house is amazing and exactly as shown on the website. There are so many amenities that are above the quality of most rentals; the grill was immaculate and clean -literally like it had never been used. I couldn't believe the kitchen had stainless-steel copper ringed cookware. Every view is framed around the gorgeous outside. The meditation/tea room is a dream. The fire pit and kayaks are also nice compliments. I wish I could move in permanently! MY DREAM HOME! Thank you and I can't wait to return.

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• Wonderful View & Beautilul Location!

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2022

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  Daryl D from Simi Valley, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The views, especially out the living room window, are wonderful! There are glass windows everywhere. The house had more amenities than we could use. The house was very clean when we arrived. My only complaint was the Keurig was dirty inside. This is a pet peeve of mine. The master bedroom has an open door shower but it's too small to not have a door. When you shower, water gets all over the bathroom floor. The bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. The master bedroom (the only one we used) could use some room darkening shades of some type. There is a sleep mask in the nightstands but I can't use them. The light starts pouring in around 4 AM. The window above the master bedroom bed needs a shade of some type. There is another house across the road that has the ability to see in, in my opinion. We didn't feel totally comfortable with that window not covered. There is only one TV in the house. It's located upstairs in the fireplace room. All the programing is streaming-based and took some getting used to as there were no instructions. A small desk with a comfortable chair would have been a nice addition. We were there for R&R but did manage to see Fortress of the Bear, the Alaska Raptor Center, the Sitka Sound Science Center, and did some hiking at Herring Cove. We ate at Channel Club, Mangiare Italian Restaurant (the Italian Sausage Mostaccioli was delicious!), Mean Queen, and Campfire Kitchen (excellent pizza and located inside Harbor Mountain Brewery). We wanted to eat at Ludvig's Bistro but they were closed. This was our 3rd trip to Sitka, 1st time staying at Stone Lantern House, and we can't wait to go back! Yes, we definitely would stay at Stone Lantern House again!

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• Lovely stay

  Stayed 1 day ending in April, 2022

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  Melonie B recommends this vacation rental

  A beautiful location to enjoy ocean views from every window. We loved the privacy for an ocean dip and bonfire. The open layout was ideal for a lunch gathering with family.

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• Wonderful Visit

  Stayed 4 days ending in April, 2022

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  a guest from University Place, WA recommends this vacation rental

  This was a great experience for my family. Thank you for the incredible stay.

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• Kicked off 2022 in the best way

  Stayed 3 days ending in January, 2022

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  Spruce R recommends this vacation rental

  Had a 2-day work retreat with colleagues in January 2022 and set intentions for our coming work year in the most beautiful and rela environment. It was perfect.

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