Paulson Bay Cabin

My group of 3 had a wonderful stay here! We worked with Lazy Otter Charters and Alaska Sea Kayakers and were dropped off at Surprise Cove, then kayaked the 5 mi to the cabin. One of the days we had winds and really choppy water, and the 5 mi took us double the time so make sure to account for weather if you're working with the charters on a pick up/drop off time!

We stayed for 2 nights at the cabin and had the most perfect weather - sun, blue skies, and calm waters. Thankfully we did not see any bears, but we did see tons of other wildlife including humpback whales, otters, porpoises, jellyfish, and seals. We were plenty warm in the cabin (late June) and brought kerosene with us for the stove. At first the stove leaked but we were able to adjust a few screws and fix it, and just followed the instructions to get it running. We brought 2 gallons and that was plenty to stay warm during both nights with the stove on low/medium.

When we were there, there was an active stream and water falls right next to the cabin that we could have filtered water to use. We didn't know this so we brought water with us, but this is great to know for next time!

My group of 3 had a wonderful stay here! We worked with Lazy Otter Charters and Alaska Sea Kayakers and were dropped off at Surprise Cove, then kayaked the 5 mi to the cabin. One of the days we had winds and really choppy water, and the 5 mi took us double the time so make sure to account for weather if you're working with the charters on a pick up/drop off time!

We stayed for 2 nights at the cabin and had the most perfect weather - sun, blue skies, and calm waters. Thankfully we did not see any bears, but we did see tons of other wildlife including humpback whales, otters, porpoises, jellyfish, and seals. We were plenty warm in the cabin (late June) and brought kerosene with us for the stove. At first the stove leaked but we were able to adjust a few screws and fix it, and just followed the instructions to get it running. We brought 2 gallons and that was plenty to stay warm during both nights with the stove on low/medium.

When we were there, there was an active stream and water falls right next to the cabin that we could have filtered water to use. We didn't know this so we brought water with us, but this is great to know for next time!

Great place to stay was there mid June 2023 still a lot of snow. It rained quite a bit brought a gallon of fuel per day for stove that worked well cabin was very comfortable. Kayaked Paulson bay as a warm up then first evening, serious rain all next day. Then a cloudy morning start to back of Cochran bay it was a BW world until the sun came out. Conditions where perfect views where stunning paddled up on a big healthy black bear, eagles various bird life. Day just got better as it went on got back to cabin at 7pm ate some food and went back out from 8pm till 11. I love the PWS its just incredible and the views from the cabin that evening couldn't have been better. The stairs up to get your kayak above tide danger are not fun and would be difficult by yourself but with two people not bad. Had a lot of snow while I was there if not, some nice access to hiking country. I highly recommend staying here paddle boarders kayakers or just to relax.

Great place to stay was there mid June 2023 still a lot of snow. It rained quite a bit brought a gallon of fuel per day for stove that worked well cabin was very comfortable. Kayaked Paulson bay as a warm up then first evening, serious rain all next day. Then a cloudy morning start to back of Cochran bay it was a BW world until the sun came out. Conditions where perfect views where stunning paddled up on a big healthy black bear, eagles various bird life. Day just got better as it went on got back to cabin at 7pm ate some food and went back out from 8pm till 11. I love the PWS its just incredible and the views from the cabin that evening couldn't have been better. The stairs up to get your kayak above tide danger are not fun and would be difficult by yourself but with two people not bad. Had a lot of snow while I was there if not, some nice access to hiking country. I highly recommend staying here paddle boarders kayakers or just to relax.

The cabin was nicely located, well built, and the inside space was efficiently laid out. It really was beautiful The staircase up to the cabin was solid and sturdy, which was important because the unusually high tide required us to bring our kayaks up the stairs.

The outhouse was also well placed and in good condition. The outhouse operated on a sensible system, and the notices in the outhouse provided clear and easy instructions for how to dispose of waste.

The cabin sits in a very lovely cove with a nice fresh water stream down some seriously steep steps. It has an amazing view and location was a short 45 minute charter from Whittier. Unfortunately, the cabin is super small and in no way can fit 6 adults and gear. Maybe midgets would fit but 6 adults wasn't doable.

Great cabin in a great location.

Beautifully upgraded cabin in a lovely little bay. Never used an oil heater before but the instructions were good and we had no problem. It keeps the place toasty. The online instructions about the place were thorough and helpful. One thing I think should be mentioned is how steep the steps are. Access is not for everyone.
Kayaking was great. Water was flat for three days and weather mostly cooperated. Picked some blueberries up behind the cabin. Low bush were much better than the high bush. Sweet spot up there.
We would definitely come back. Thank you FS