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Eagle Creek Lodge is a highly self sufficient upscale residence located in picturesque Chaikin Cove 25-miles northwest of Ketchikan, Alaska. It is not connected to the road system and therefore, not dependent upon any utility company or quasi government agency for water or power, etc. Access is limited to private boat or float plane service (10-minutes to Ketchikan). Accordingly, it provides privacy, sanctuary and high degree of safety in these troubled times.
The Land
The property consists of 2 adjacent parcels. Tract M; Survey 5575 which is approximately 3-acres and tract M survey 75-29 which is approximately 8/10 of an acre. The 2 parcels are in a horseshoe shape and have almost 1000 feet of ocean frontage. There are 3 separate creeks on the property; 2 of which provide excellent water sources.
Water is supplied by a dam and a coffer dam system and two 3000+ gallon tanks. The water is filtered, purified, chlorinated, and dechlorinated by evaporation. Additionally, the drinking water goes through a reverse osmosis and ultra violet purification device. The system provides water from two sources, treated water to the main lodge, the workshop, dock and cabin; or untreated water if necessary. Valves can be adjusted to provide untreated water to the dock. Additionally, hose bibs provide for watering the garden with untreated water.
The hot water system produces heated water from four sources, two separate copper cricket solar collecting panels located on the roof of the lodge building with separate heat exchange capabilities, and additionally, by 2 boilers in the wood burning Earth Stove.
Sewage is provided for by a primary treatment facility and an out fall line of approximately 350 feet.
Two Grund Fos 1/2-hp pumps enable the treated water to be transferred to one of the tanks located at a higher elevation which provides a gravity feed system. Fire protection is provided by four stations with 50-foot fire hoses and special nozzles. Additionally, a number of Halon fire extinguishers are provided at various locations throughout the property.
Where the water lines are subject to the ambient air temperature; they are heat taped to protect from freezing during the winter. Fire insurance is available and presently in force.
Is primarily provided by 24 Koycera and 8 Seimens PC4JF photovoltaic panels. The electricity supply is augmented by two diesel generators. A John Deere (Yanmar) 8-kW and a Changchai (China Diesel) 8-kW with exhaust systems and cooling systems (1 of which provides heat for the workshop). A 275-gallon diesel storage tank provides sufficient fuel for more than a year.
The electricity provided by both of the generators and the photovoltaic panels is converted to 115V AC by a trace conversion center augmented by 2 Heliotrope 75-watt, 12V chargers. The electricity is stored in 20 Trojan L16 lead acid batteries; which utilizes a Heliotrope PV charge controller. The level of charge in the batteries and the inflow or outflow of electricity to or from the battery bank is metered by a cruising E meter.
Heating
Is provided in the Lodge by a Deville 33600 BTU convector which uses diesel fuel and is supported by a 275-gallon diesel tank. Additional heat is supplied by a wood burning Earth Stove equipped with 2-boilers which supply the hot water system. Also, there is a 30,000 BTU Rais wood burning cook stove which has an oven. These 3 appliances are located in 2 central positions in the lodge surrounded by many tons of heat absorbing rock covering a steel reinforced concrete block structure which is 30-feet in height. These stone-faced structures absorb and store large amounts of heat which helps keep the lodge at an even temperature.
Communication
Is provided by three separate telephone systems: OptiPhone Plus point to point; OptiPhone Duplex radio linked telephone line extender and a Smooth Talker cell phone booster; with a special long range antenna which connects with a Nokia 6000 cellular phone. Additionally, the OptiPhone systems provide telephone links for 3 computers and 2 fax machines.
Ketchikan Public Utilities can provide high speed dial-up service to Knudson Cove which can be relayed to Eagle Creek Lodge. For emergency use, VHF marine radio service is available and the Lodge boats are also equipped with Uniden or Horizon ECLIPSE VHF units.
Designed as a single family residence has about 5,000 square foot including the enclosed basement and the wood and fuel storage areas. The 2-story building was constructed in 1997 and is certified as meeting Alaska's building efficiency standards. It contains 3-bedrooms; 2-bathrooms; an entry area for outdoor clothing, a water-room which contains the pumps and valves to control the water system; a laundry room with a sink and a May tag washer and dryer (stacked unit). The kitchen is large (described later) with separate pantry; there is a large living-room, dining room area; with a wood storage closet; and an enclosed winter garden area with house plants. There is a guest bedroom and bath off of the entry hall. The upstairs has 2 of the 3 bedrooms; the master bedroom with an incredible view of Clover Passage, has full bathroom facilities with his and hers lavatories and an enclosed toilet and a large tiled shower. Adjacent to the master bedroom is a hot water storage area also used as a warming closet to dry clothes. Within the master bedroom area is a walk-in red cedar lined clothes closet and an office with a satellite TV hookup. The other upstairs bedroom has a loft with a nice view of the forest. The basement contains a shop and storage area for paint and other supplies. A fish processing center with sinks, vacuum sealers, two freezers, a water storage tank and a wine cellar are also located in the basement.
Kitchen
The kitchen has approximately 360 square feet and contains 2-sinks, a 20 cubic foot Sunfrost refrigerator, a Russell commercial stainless steel 6-burner range, and a Viking 36-inch stainless steel commercial oven. Adjacent to the Kitchen is a large pantry area with room for a large assortment of canned and dried foodstuffs. Outside the kitchen door in the woodshed is a 10 cubic foot Sunfrost freezer and shelf space to store additional food items. There is an out door Kitchen which has a barbecue a two burner range a sink and a large built in smoker which is thermostatically controlled. The lodge has spacious decks on three sides, both covered and uncovered.
The Woodshed
The woodshed is large, providing storage space for enough firewood for 2 years (including a large storage area for additional firewood under the outdoor kitchen). Additionally there is a 275 gallon diesel storage tank (fuel for the oil stove) and also space for up to 20 drums of fuel. It also contains a manifold connecting six propane tanks which serve the clothes dryer, the smoker, the barbecue, the outdoor range, the kitchen range and oven. There is a freezer located adjacent to the backdoor of the kitchen and a workbench for gardening equipment as well as storage for gardening supplies.
The guest cabin contains two bedrooms, a full bath, a living dining kitchen area with a small stove a refrigerator-freezer and a sink, an office and a linen storage area. The cabin is heated by a wood burning Earth stove. Outside the cabin is a wraparound deck with incredible ocean views and behind it is an enclosed firewood storage area. Attached to the cabin is a storage shed which houses a 24-ton hydraulic wood splitter.
The shop building contains a sleeping room with a toilet for the caretaker and a fully equipped shop with a wide range of electric tools, hand tools and spare parts. There is also a large selection of fishing tackle and related equipment. The electrical controls and the battery bank are also located in separate rooms. Behind the shop is a covered area for the May-tag washer and dryer and additional propane tanks used with the dryer. The two generators are housed in a separate building behind the shop which also stores lubricants and spare parts. The generators are fueled by a 275 gallon diesel tank adjacent to the generator shed. Mounted on the roof of the shop are the solar panels which provide a substantial amount of electricity during the summer months. Underneath the shop is a storage area for crab traps, shrimp pots lines and related equipment.
The float is 40-feet wide and 24-feet deep and is supported by four steel pylons, three of which are welded to a large steel I-beam. It is designed so as to accommodate an air ambulance/float plane in an emergency. There is a hose bib which provides water for the fish cleaning table as well as a garden hose. There are electric lights and an exterior convenience outlet providing 115 volt electricity. Additionally, it is equipped with two solar powered lights to facilitate docking at night and has 4x4 bull rails for mooring. The dock is accessed by a walkway approximately 350 feet long by six feet wide which is supported by three creosote treated pilings. It has a good number of heavy duty cleats for additional moorage and is attached to a 30 foot gangway connected to a solid 200 cubic foot concrete bulkhead.
Gardens
The front of the lodge and the cabin facing the ocean are adorned with over thirty window boxes and hanging flower baskets with a profusion of colors. A variety of bulbs provide beautiful blooms at various times. The vegetable gardens have produced, in addition to a number of herbs, numerous vegetables, raspberries and blueberries and there are a number of fruit trees.
Regarding this information: The information provided here is believed to be correct and accurate, but it is neither a representation or a warranty by the owner. Interested parties should conduct their own investigation.
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