This is the perfect alternative to Skagway's historic (Victorian decor with a small room) gold rush era hotels and those of the motel and hostel persausion. It is a great place to reread a Jack London's "The Call of the Wild" and find yourself in the middle of it all only a mile or so from Skagway. The friendly resident dog, a beautiful husky, stands guard when you spend time on the 16 foot wooden deck. The web savy Nan Saldi and her husband provide two very nice and sturdy log cabins with a view across the Skagway river gorge to Reid's Falls.
Extras include a plentiful supply of coffee and teas. Since we rented a car, we skipped the train and drove over White Pass to Emerald Lake just beyond Carcross. In the fall, the golden colors of the birches, alders, and aspens are a must see. The turqoise color of the glacial lakes is also amazing. You will still have time to tour the Gold Rush Museum and do a little shopping if your ferry leaves the next evening.
I recommend the Sweet Tooth for breakfast and the upbeat and fun Skagway Fish Company for dinner offers excellent seafood for dinner. On a clear night, your chances of seeing the northern lights are very good according to the guest register. Simply wonderful!