Some often asked Questions

Check-in  -  2 pm - 6 pm is preferred

We ask for 5 minutes of your time when you first arrive in Valdez to check you in and give you your house and room keys.  We can visit later if you are in a hurry.  However, guests must check in by 9 pm, or there is a surcharge of $35 and regular 2007 rates apply plus tax on all rooms during stay.  Seldom can we take arrivals after 9 pm.

But what if I don't like my room?  Arrive by 6 pm & if the room is not what you expected or what you need, you are free to go elsewhere - No penalty whatsoever.  We may even have another room or rental to offer.  After 6 pm, however, we have to charge 50% of the first night's booking as there will be little probability of re-renting the room that night.  Same would be true for after 6 pm cancellations - even if weather related or transportation issues beyond your control.

First question asked us is, "Where to eat?"

For one of your meals you should consider Mike's Pizza Palace on Harbor Drive - Nice restaurant atmosphere, Good Food selections, including baked Halibut in a butter sauce, reasonably priced food (for Alaska)

Second question,  Where to do Laundry?

Best place is behind the "Capt Joe's' where people buy gas. Lots of newer machines, & you can do all the laundry at once.  There is no 'on site' laundry facility for public use

If we need a ride?

We have a good taxi service;  call 835-2500

Base price is $10 for someplace in town

What's the weather going to be like tomorrow?  We have a 24 hour federal weather service in town.  Call 835-4505 or watch the weather channel on Channel 25

Breakfast DISHES?  When you are done eating breakfast, please just stack the dishes in the sink.  We prefer to take care of them

Check Out?

We need to have guests check out by 11am

as we can't do our work while guest are still in the house;

and we have to get ready for the next guests.

We can hold bags in the workroom;

If there is need to arrange a late check out,

it is $35 add on fee per each 2 hours add on.

Kitchen Use?

Yes, minor cooking privileges are included with your stay, full meals at lunch or dinner, however, are an add on fee of $25 per day per group.  Please leave the kitchen as you found it, however.

Quiet time is between 10pm and 6am.  If you come and go during these hours, please be considerate of other quests.  No cooking or showering or TV in the living room (unless the sound is turned down low). Speak softly in the living room then, as a guest may be sleeping downstairs.

Smoking outside only;  no pets, please

I want my room warmer?  Please get a blanket from your closet shelf or the hallway.  DO NOT turn the thermostat up as it will warm the entire floor, and those in the next bedroom will be too warm.... and have to listen to the house furnace click on & off  unnecessarily

Some often asked Questions of Tourists and Guests at Blessing House BnB, Valdez, Alaska 99686

8-21-07