Laughing Berry - Metlakatla, Alaska
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Laughing Berry Gifts
A full service gift shop in the Artists Village on the water front in Metlakatla, next  to the Longhouse.  Laughing Berry Gifts carries the artist’s hand-made jewelry, note cards and envelopes with local photography, mugs, Metlakatla t-shirts, key chains, Native American CDs and an assortment of other items.   Visa, Mastercard and Discover cards are gladly accepted.  The shop is open during summer tours and upon request.  Click on Gallery Selections to see pictures of handcrafted jewelry and other items in shop.  Phone orders are accepted and encouraged.

Metlakatla Car Rentals
One of six vehicles of
Metlakatla Car Rentals

Metlakatla Car Rentals
This is Metlakatla’s premier car rental service, with six vehicles for rent.  All cars are clean, insured and non-smoking.  Customer service is key; the owners will deliver the rented vehicle to the customer’s point of entry, whether by plane or ferry.   Also available, a couple of Honda Elite 80 scooters and a four- -wheeler  for rent.  Contact us for more information.


Laughing Berry Tours
The view from Yellow Hill overlooking Nichols Pass and the Pacific Ocean.

Laughing Berry Tours
A small private tour company that specializes in a historical narrative.  The guide will take you around the island and show you interesting natural and historical sites.  This is a unique view of the Metlakatla Tsimshian community, provided by its people.  View totem poles.  Excellent photo opportunities. The guides are well-versed in Metlakatla’s past and current history.  The approximately one hour tour culminates in a visit to the Laughing Berry Gift Shop.

Laughing Berry Inn
Laughing Berry Inn
Cottage 1

Laughing Berry Inn
Lodging for 1 – 2 individuals in a quiet, clean, non-smoking, non-drinking home. The “Inn” has been established and licensed as of May, 2009 but has not yet been built.  Currently, lodging  consists of a sleeping space in the home of the owners, Lawrence and Lindarae Shearer.  Clean, warm, quiet and comfortable. Breakfast and coffee are provided.  Dinner can be pre-ordered and added to the customer’s bill as extras if desired. Availability determines feasibility. Grounds surrounded by tall, indigenous trees and lovely gardens.

 

Killerwhale design by Eddie Dunne, Metlakatla, Alaska