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Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!

Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!

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Interior
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Seward, AK
  • Popular LocationSeward Boat Harbor7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeward Waterfront Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationKenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center9 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 10
297 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
    2 queen beds
    1 sofa bed
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath
Bathroom 3
    Combined shower/bath

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!

This is a beautiful, custom-built log home located just outside of downtown Seward. The previous owners spent ten years building the house, and cut down and hand-peeled all the logs themselves. It's a true Alaskan work of art.

We purchased the home in 2007, and live in a cabin just across the driveway. We are around to help with local activities and information and make sure you get the most out of your vacation! We're happy to engage and assist in any way we can, but we also respect your private space.

This house provides a very comfortable home-away-from-home while you're traveling, with all the amenities. The full kitchen is there for your use, there are large common areas - a huge slate fireplace surrounded by leather couches, Smart TV / VCR / DVD / High speed Wi-Fi / Stereo, a grill and hot tub on the large front deck, a small covered back deck, etc. We have a washer / dryer and beautiful laundry room available for guest use. The house is modern and very clean, but cozy and comfortable. End your day relaxing in the hot tub or grilling out your fresh catch. We have a fire pit with firewood and horseshoe pits that guests are welcome to use.

We do limit the number of people using the house to the people listed on the rental agreement, at a maximum of 10.

Our pricing is a base cost for 6 people. Beyond those first 6 guests, up to the 10-person maximum, there is a $20 / person / night charge.

** Please note that we do have Ring security cameras on the two entrances to our personal cabin on the property, as well as one at the garage area of the lodge building, and one by the back shed. There are no cameras inside the lodge, and no cameras that will sense motion or audio on the deck or your private areas of the lodge. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. These cameras are in place for security reasons only.

Property manager

Wendy Doughty

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3200 sq ft (297 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Custom-built Log Home Clean Spacious 4 Miles House
Custom-built Log Home Clean Spacious 4 Miles Downtown Seward
Custom-built Log Home Clean Spacious 4 Miles
Custom-built Log Home Clean Spacious 4 Miles House
Custom-built Log Home Clean Spacious 4 Miles Downtown Seward
Custom-built Log Home Clean Spacious 4 Miles House
Custom-built Log Home Clean Spacious 4 Miles Downtown Seward
Custom-built Log Home Clean Spacious 4 Miles

About the area

Seward

Located in Seward, this holiday home is in a rural area. Kenai Fjords National Park and Chugach National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor - 7 min drive
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 8 min drive
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 9 min drive
  • Mount Marathon - 10 min drive
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 6 min drive
  • Woody's Thai Kitchen - 8 min drive
  • The Highliner Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Ray's Waterfront - 7 min drive
  • Resurrect Art Coffee House Gallery - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward! located?

This family-friendly Seward holiday home is located in a rural location, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Chugach National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alaska SeaLife Center and Seward Waterfront Park. Mount Marathon and Seward Community Library & Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cabin
Welcomed with a plate of home made chocolate chip cookies. Clean, charming cabin with lots of history and character. Owners friendly and helpful. Plenty of room for spreading out, quite time when wanted. We enjoyed the hot tub. Clean. Everything we needed was provided plus extras to make it like coming home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Log Cabin in Seward
The cabin was gorgeous and the location was just so beautiful. It was super easy to find and the instructions were clear. For our large group the place was perfect and had all the amenities we might require. Wendy was so sweet and attentive to all the questions and queries the group might have had. Thank you so much for opening up your lovely house to us and let us experience it. Would 100% recommend it to family and friends! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trina R., Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy and authentic Alaskan log cabin
Nine of us stayed here for my daughter's beach wedding in Seward in late August and it was the perfect Alaskan log cabin the large group. Lots of room to spread out, big kitchen with all the things you need to prepare meals, and a huge yard with a fire pit for smores. You couldn't ask for nicer host than Wendy. Even though they live on property, you would never know you had a neighbor, but she was always there if we had a question. She even took a video of a mama bear and her two cubs visiting our deck one day and shared it with us! Overall a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Home
This house was definitely one of the best properties I’ve ever stayed at. The home was beautiful, very clean, had a well stocked kitchen, and had everything we needed for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. The owner lives right next door and made us feel right at home. The property is also a 10 minute drive to Seward and has plenty of room for big families. I can’t say a bad thing about this property and hope to stay there again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
Frequent comment in our group was “the owners gave 100%” to the home and every other detail. Exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above and beyond!
We were so happy with our stay at the Bear Paw Lodge! So much space and so many amenities. Perfect for our group of 10 adults. The abundance of towels, cups, plates were key! We loved having a movie available to wind down at night and being close to town but also out in the quiet neighborhood. Wendy was an excellent host and was very communicative! She also helped us book our glacier cruise adventure. We would be so happy to return to Seward again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Seward stay
Bear Paw Lodge was the perfect space for our group of 7. Two families with 4 adults and 3 kids. The lodge was in a great location close to Seward and in a beautiful setting. Plenty of room for everyone including the kids. The lodge is super cozy and warm and we looked forward to coming home every day after adventuring. We loved the recycling bins and the Sonos speaker system
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty T., Shelby Twp., MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay!
Cabin is beautiful! Much larger than it appears in photos. Cabin is extremely clean and well equiped with everything you may need to enjoy your stay. Great location to visit local attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D., Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
Wendy was a superior host. Her communication was spot on. The home is an incredible work of art. One can truly appreciate all the hard work and dedication that went into the restoration. The location is very peaceful. Tons of amenities. Accurate description. You can not go wrong renting this home. Would return in heartbeat! Thank you Wendy for hospitality and sharing your beautiful home. We sincerely appreciated it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023