Makalik Base: Your Arctic Home Base

Our location is unbeatable, offering you a truly central home base for exploring the northernmost city in the United States. Two bedroom that includes one queen bed, and one twin bed loft style barn door closure, located on the second-story unit. Completely remodeled from top to bottom and is ready for you to enjoy. We've designed this space to be your sanctuary, featuring a bright, modern kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and reliable Wi-Fi. The space Makalik Base is a private apartment, that includes a two dedicated sleeping spaces: Bedroom 1 (Private): A fully enclosed bedroom with a queen. Bedroom 2 (Loft-Style Privacy): A cozy sleeping area with a twin bed, featuring a rustic sliding barn door for closure. This unique loft-style space offers privacy while retaining the apartment's unique character. Guest access Please let us know if you will have a vehicle so we can be sure to designate a space and car plug in during the winter months. Other things to note Prime Location & Comfort: Central, completely remodeled, and fully equipped. Easy Access: Self-check-in and a private entrance. Please let us know in advance if you will have a vehicle so we can be sure to designate a space and car plug in during the winter months. Whether you're here for the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun, visiting family, or simply sightseeing, our completely remodeled unit with all the basic amenities provides a comfortable stay and a prime location to get around town. Prime Location & Local Highlights Your apartment is centrally located on "the main road" near essential services and key attractions, making it easy to get around town: Near Main Services: grocery store, fire department, post office, and local coffee shops. Playground right down the road across from the grocery store. Dining Experiences: Various sit-down and take-out options through the town. Sit Down (Take Out Option): Mario's Pizza, Top of the World Hotel, Sam & Lee's Restaurant, Osaka. Take Out Only: Thai Corner, East Coast Pizza, Liliana’s Fresh Baked, and Cruz Mexican Restaurant. Cultural & Education: We are a busy family whose culture is our livelihood. As a subsistence family, this means you may occasionally see harvested marine and land animals from our traditional hunting practices in the yard area. We ask for your respect as this is our food and core way of life. Iñupiat History Language & Culture (IHLC) Museum: Learn about the rich history of Alaska Natives. Local artisans sell art in the Traditional Room! Tuzzy Library that serves as a public and education Library, operated by Ilisagvik College: Alaska's only Tribal College. Wildlife Viewing: We are known for our vibrant bird season, and you may also spot caribou, owls, arctic foxes, polar bears, and even witness the powerful beauty of the bowhead whale harvest.