If you want to feel home away from home during your visit to Juneau, you would be doing yourself an injustice by not staying at Pearsons Pond. The Pearson's will go above and beyond the call of duty to make your stay a memorable one.
I have found that if you want to find THE PLACE to stay in any given town...just talk to the locals. The locals I spoke with in Juneau gave Pearson's Pond nothing short of stellar praise.
I hope to return in 2008 and would not think of staying anywhere else. When you find a good thing...stick with it.

There were so many virtues and benefits that we enjoyed during our recent visit to Pearson’s Pond, it is challenging to express it adequately and even more challenging to communicate the changes that took place in us as a result. Perhaps it was the wine and sweet treats that we discovered in our room upon arrival. Perhaps the fresh baked bread that we found in our room each day. Or perhaps it was the impeccable cleanliness and very tastefully decorated room that we enjoyed. I have thought that it was glass doors that opened to the back deck that overlooked the most peaceful and quiet pond that I have experienced since childhood. Maybe it was the simplicity of the breakfast that was so graciously provided each morning or our own free reign in the kitchen so we could go to market and prepare the food that we enjoy. Or perhaps it was the appetizers served each afternoon. Certainly the peaceful and calming change that came over us was contributed by Pearson’s Pond wonderful location among the Alaska pine trees just two miles from the magnificent Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska. Yes, we will return to Pearson’s Pond. All of these virtues and benefits call us back. However, we will return to Pearson’s Pond because we were so welcomed, we felt like we were at home. Our host, Steve Pearson, was the most gracious and thoughtful innkeeper that we have ever experienced. His genuine friendliness and attentiveness to our needs and wants was unparalleled. We felt totally taken care of and special. And our lives were changed for the better because of this. To suggest or recommend a stay at Pearson’s Pond to experience what Steve and his wife Diane have created is an understatement. It is a gift that you can give to your self. Do it soon.

I was very pleased with our stay at Pearson’s Pond and it’s by far the nicest place I’ve stayed in many trips to Alaska. Pearson’s is miles and miles ahead of the fanciest hotel in town, the aging and tiny roomed Baranof where I last stayed. The location is near the Mendenhall glacier which is a few minutes away from the airport in the opposite direction from downtown. It’s perfect for a romantic stay or for hiking and outdoor activities. The restaurants (I recommend the Hanger and Twisted Fish) and many cruise ship oriented gift shops of downtown Juneau are 15 – 20 minutes away by car. If you want an urban stay then find a place downtown but if you want the nature romance stay then Pearson’s is for you. Diane came out to our car (I highly recommend getting a car if you stay here) when we arrived, gave us a warm welcome, and helped carry our things in with the help of her husband Steve. They showed us around the well decorated house and offered us wine, cheese, fresh homemade bread, and snacks. Homemade bread and snacks appeared both afternoons of our stay. Diane gave us a complimentary bottle of champagne and some balloons when she found out we were just engaged that day. Diane showed us the breakfast room and its well stocked fridge and cupboards which although intended for breakfast are available around the clock. We were booked into one of the premium “demi-suites” – as opposed to the smaller efficiencies. The room is very well decorated with a sitting area, kitchenette, nice furniture, roses in several places, a many channeled TV with DVD and VHS (+3 dizzying controls), 2 – person Jacuzzi bath, bathrobes, slippers, extensive supply of Gilchrist & Soames bathroom amenities, plenty of coffee, chocolates, and a champagne bucket. I would guess the room is 600sf including bathroom but I’m not an expert on sf. We used the hot tub right away and found it nicely hot at 104 degrees and well maintained. A second hot tub appeared to be out of use for the winter. There are several other amenities available such as mountain bikes that we did not make use of. Slightly odd is the electric fireplace, but I admit it is convincing enough that we thought it was gas for the first 24 hours and only realized it was electric after close inspection. The breakfast area is stocked with cereal, juices, fresh baked bread and many freezer items. The OJ is from concentrate and the freezer items seem Costco-like. This is Alaska, not foodie heaven; part of the romance of Alaska is that the place is very real and practical which the breakfast is. Hot breakfast is available on-request and shy guests may not take advantage of this because there’s no mention of its availability other than during the welcome tour. Diane was very happy to make us omelets and bacon after we made the request. Diane, Steve, and Tonya were all very helpful throughout our stay and genuinely interested in us having an enjoyable visit.

Diane and Stephen Pearson, and their assistant Paul, make Pearsons Pond truly a wonderful place to stay. Their warmth and hospitality elevates the experience beyond a mere B&B into a real home from home. TIme and again they went out of their way to accomodate us, we felt more like friends than guests. For example they dropped us off at the lake with a couple of their kayaks, and when Stephen returned to pick us up there were bears in the area so he leant me his camera to go get some photos!

While we were there, we got married on the glacier, organised by Diane, a wonderful host and celebrant. It was so much fun, and very moving, can't recommend it enough!

We took full advantage of all the amenities, including the afternoon cheese and wine, bikes, barbecues and haagen-dazs ice cream! Looking forward to going back and celebrating a significant aniversary in the future!