Built in 2016 and featured on Season 4 of Building Alaska, Guckers Island is a fully equipped private island estate in Sitka Sound, Southeast Alaska. Two fully furnished Alpine-style residences, a main lodge of approximately 2,500 square feet and a detached guest house of approximately 1,000 square feet, are joined by extensive decked walkways, a dedicated fish-processing building, storage facilities, and an 80-foot private deep-water dock. The island is served by city electricity, cistern water with on-site filtration, a septic system, and underground utilities, and is offered with furnishings, equipment, two Weldcraft boats, and a Cushman golf cart.
Set just minutes by boat from the town of Sitka, the island pairs genuine privacy with everyday convenience, a wilderness retreat that remains effortlessly connected to the town's airport, restaurants, shops, and services.
PROPERTY DETAILS
Main Lodge
Approximately 2,500 square feet of fully furnished Alpine-style living. The open-concept great room pairs vaulted ceilings with a fireplace, flowing into a gourmet kitchen built for gathering. Two primary suites offer private baths, complemented by a pantry, auxiliary room, half bath, and laundry.
Guest House
Approximately 1,000 square feet of fully furnished Alpine-style accommodation, set apart for privacy. Two bedroom suites, each with a private bath, closet, and its own washer and dryer.
Additional Structures
A dedicated fish-processing building, storage facilities, and extensive decked walkways linking the buildings across the island.
Dock
An 80-foot private deep-water dock serving the island's boats and putting the waters of Sitka Sound at your doorstep.
LAND AND WATER
Guckers Island comprises approximately 2.23 acres of forested island in Sitka Sound, reached by water and served by its deep-water dock. Evergreen forest and natural shoreline keep the island completely private.
ACCESS AND UTILITIES
The island is accessed by private boat, approximately five minutes from Sitka Harbor and about 1.5 miles from Crescent Harbor in Sitka. For all its seclusion, the island is served by city electricity, cistern water with on-site filtration, a septic system, and underground utilities.
LIFESTYLE AND VALUE
Conceived for life on the water, Guckers Island is a turnkey sporting estate. Mornings begin on the dock, days unfold exploring Sitka Sound by boat, and evenings end in the great room beside the fireplace. With a lodge built for gathering, a private guest house, and boats ready at the dock, the island is equipped for fishing adventures, family summers, and entertaining alike. The offering includes a 2017 28-foot Weldcraft Cuddy King, a 21-foot Weldcraft Maverick, a 2015 Cushman golf cart, and furnishings and equipment, so the island is ready to enjoy from day one.
