It would be shorter to list what I didn't like but let's not spoil the fun. First of all the scenery is amazing. It just took my breath away. When I stepped down from the boat I couldn't believe I would stay in a place like this so remote, so much nature, so Alaskan...
Then of course come our host Randy and Keith. They filled our stay with GENUINE friendliness (I could not insist too much on the genuine ), incredible stories about bears, boat, storm, vikings, moose's poo and pizza (no spoiler here) and marvelous food (My favorite the Swedish pancake).
The amenities ?? it is not the Ritz, it is not what we came for. But we felt at home. And it is made by hand. By two hands, in fact, Keith's hands.
We spend our time like early Alaskan, fishing halibut, kayaking among the sea otter, bush walking (without bear encounter) and delicious meals that still bring saliva to my mouth.
Thinking about it I can't give you any reason not to go there except to let me some room to go back.

My wife and I didnt know what to expect, but Keith and Randi are quite the hosts. They dined us with breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. Fantastic. While we ate we overlooked the most beautiful natural scenery anywhere. Keith took us on a kayak outing up the cove and can you believe a humpback whale come up next to us within 50 feet!! Scared me to death !! We saw a phlorescent jelly fish "bloom" that blew us away. I hooked a 5-foot wide halibut off their fishing dock (but lost it because I couldnt hold the rod with one hand and gaff it with the other.) Keith couldnt paddle out to me ifast enough to gaff the monster before it broke the 100-lb test line. We saw sea otters and a bald eagle sat outside our cabin window every day. In the distance was Mt. Augustine billowing coulds of steam. What a place !!! ... Its like I died and went to heaven.

We were looking for a place to stay before we went to Anchorage for my husband to ride in the Idati-ride. Sadie Cove was the only place I contacted to willing to have guests in the winter. When we arrived Randi and Keith greeted us on the beach, Keith showed us around, while Randi went to finish up dinner. We were amazed that this lodge was built by Keith's bare hands, the lodge was maintained very well. That night we had steak, fresh crab legs, salad, homemade bread, and orange cake, while watching the eagles and mountain goats. The accomadations were very comfortable and very homey. One of our favorite things was the sauna, the hike up the trail behind the lodge to get a closer look at St. Augestine, walking up to the end of the cove with sea lions swimming along the beach. The weather was unbelievable for that time of year. Keith even took us out one day in the kayak and it was amazing to see the starfish. We spent a lot of time talking to Randi and Keith about the life they had built and worked for at Sadie Cove. We now feel we have a better knowledge of Alaska and what it takes to live there. Randi and Keith became friends of ours and we can't wait to go back! If you want the comfort and luxury accomandiations of a 5-star hotel, Sadie Cove is probably not the place to go, but if you want to go somewhere where you escape from the fast-pace world, where the owners are friendly, knowledgable, and to stay in a place that feels like home and all the comforts the wilderness can provide and have the best home cooked meals of any of the top rated restrauants then go visit Sadie Cove where true adventures of Alaska awaits.

My husband and I spent part of our honeymoon at Sadie Cove and it was absolutely what we wanted - quiet, remote, comfortable yet not commercial, and breathtakingly beautiful. Our room in the Eagle cabin was small, yet very comfortable and we took advantage of the sauna daily. The food was incredible - more than we could possibly eat. We went on a guided kayaking trip and a guided wildlife watching trip (via boat) with Keith, who is quite the character and had lots of great stories to tell. We saw seals, porpoise, otters, eagles, sea lions, and a humpback whale. We also went hiking on our own up the steep trail that winds up the valley behind the lodge and we took long walks on the beach. It was the perfect setting for our honeymoon and we would recommend it for anyone that loves the outdoors but wants some comforts of home. It's certainly not the Hilton, but it is charming, clean, and very unique. And the setting can't be beat. We hope to be able to return some day on our anniversary.