The Swaying Spruce - Skagway, AK

David D.

We stayed 2 nights in Forget me not and one in Arctic Poppy (only one available)|Swaying pines is about 2 km out of town and is a great way to take a break from the downtown cruise ship madness. Whilst it is possible to walk into town, and push bikes are available, your own transport would be an advantage. The forget me not cabin is a good size, has nice facilities including shower & toilet in a separate room, and some nice touches like the hand made curtains. This is a great cabin for a couple that wants to be out of town. If I were asked ‘what would make the experience even better’ I’d simply say that if the bedding were upgraded Forget me not would be really something special.|The online description of Arctic Poppy warns you it’s tiny. When you book, the owners warn you again that it’s tiny. When you arrive, you realise it really is tiny so don’t complain you haven’t been warned. From the small bar fridge and no shower to the single bed with trundle everything has been massaged to fit. All seems ok until you’re ready to sleep, when the logistics of pulling out the trundle mean chairs need to be moved and there’s no free floor space so it’s difficult to move about if there are two of you in the cabin. Having said that – we did manage. If you have the budget, the larger cabins also have nicer fixtures and fittings, more ventilation, are better equipped for cooking and eating and have a shower. In our view, the larger cabins were much better value for money|

Brenda A.

Great Rustic Get Away
One room cabin with a modern bath was very rustic, warm, and well maintained. The owners were great, picked us up from the airport, drove us to town when we were leaving, had bikes available to ride into town. Their dog and children were very friendly. If we would have had a car to drive into town I would have stayed our entire stay in Skagway at The Swaying Spruce. Loved it!

Craig M.

My girlfriend and I visited Skagway, the Yukon and Juneau over the span of a week. The Swaying Spruce was the highlight of our stays. The property is beautiful and perfectly located. I spent three summers working in Skagway many years ago and have a very strong understanding of how loud it can be to stay in town and how far away other cabins are from town. The Swaying Spruce is perfect and owned by locals. Bikes are provided making all travel very easy and the cabin exceeded our expectations. Very clean and all you need for an Alaskan experience. Do yourself a favor and experience Skagway from the Swaying Spruce

Tim Z.

Outstanding cabin and service from Jesse and Kendra. Picked me up from the airport and made sure I had everything I needed. While a small cabin, the Arctic Poppy can easily accommodate two people. The pull-out extra bed and collapsable table provide plenty of room. Great price for the area too. Exactly as advertised on the website, I'll be back again soon.

peter P.

3 Nites in the Forget Me Not cabin. Very beautiful with falling Alder leaves and peaceful quiet. Baked Steak, mushrooms and potatoes wrapped in foil in the wood burning stove.|Had a good data connection. Read and watch a movie on my phone after using the free bicycles the lodge provides.|Thanks you Kendra.

Laura B.

Excellent place to stay in Skagway! The cabin was so clean and was well equipped with dishes and cooking utensils. Kendra and Jesse were gracious hosts. They provided transportation to and from the train depot and had great bikes we borrowed to get around town! We loved staying at the Swaying Spruce!

Morgan C.

I cannot say enough good things about this experience. My boyfriend and I stayed in the Arctic Poppy cabin during our Skagway trip, and it was everything the website said it would be. (Read the cabin descriptions!!) A tiny, intimate little getaway. Easy self check-in, bikes provided, electricity, toilet, BBQ. The best (!!) part about this was the owners/management. Jesse drove us to the ferry terminal early in the morning before our ship. I left my new coat in the cabin and Kendra was able to bring it down from the cabin to the ferry terminal for me before we boarded. They are extremely welcoming and helpful! Best accommodations in Skagway.

Note: if you don’t have a car, can’t ride a bike, and are a “Marriott” traveler, just buy a cruise. Welcome to Alaska.

Kristin D.

Cozy, clean, & comfortable with a beautiful view! We absolutely loved our stay at the Swaying Spruce. The owners were so nice & welcoming, attending to every detail to make our stay simply wonderful. It was the perfect place to relax and cook with the family after a big day of adventuring! Definitely hope to visit there again!