We recently stayed in the Ocean Suite at A Smiling Bear B&B and absolutely loved it! It is located in a lovely country setting and is just a short distance from town. The view of Monashka Bay is so beautiful! This secluded bay is just a short walk from the B&B. Our suite was beautifully furnished with comfortable furniture, beautiful... More

This was our first trip to Kodiak. We stayed at a motel in town for most of the week and then at the B&B. We only wish we had gone there first - we would have cancelled the motel. Darlene could not have been more personable, knowledgable, and helpful. We felt like family. She thought of everything to make our... More

This B & B is very comfortable, Clean and has a Great Alaska Feel, I loved staying there and would return in a heartbeat. Loved the outside door to the room and also the Breakfast were amazing... Thanks Darlene John

We had never stayed in a B@B and did not know what to expect. Darlene was friendly,knowledgable and more than helpful. Her breakfasts are wonderful, warm, and fresh baked every morning. She helped tell us where on the island to go. Fossil hunting, wild buffalo sighting, fishing. We mentioned one morning we were thinking about a bear viewing flight. She... More

Great experience at Smiling Bear . Darlene was the perfect hostess. Breakfast and homemade muffins made us want to take her home with us. We would definately stay again when we go back to Kodiak Ian & Judy

Super friendly hostess, Darlene, made smaller trips and sight seeing so easy with suggestions and ideas. She makes a breakfast second to none and works so hard around the beautiful property to keep it in tip-top shape. We stayed in the Bear Suite and it had everything anyone could ever imagine wanting... including a wonderful jacuzzi tub and plenty of... More

I am not the most adventurous traveler, but I somehow knew that a trip to Kodiak could do the trick. Darlene Turner of A Smiling Bear was my knowledgeable, gentle guide to a whole new world. In addition to an immaculate room, and breakfasts out of this world, She is known and loved all over town. Darlene was able to... More

The owner, Darlene Turner, was the most gracious hostess I have ever met. She was extremely accommodating and so friendly. She opened up her whole house to us so we could rest and relax. We felt like we were at home. She has a large fenced yard for the dogs. And Darlene makes the best muffins in town!! We will... More

I just returned from another business trip in Kodiak and stayed with Darlene at A Smiling Bear Bed and Breakfast. As always the room, the food and the service was great. One thing to note though is even though she has the highest rating in Kodiak for a bed and breakfast she is still updating and upgrading an already fabulous... More