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"Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in.

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Exterior
Fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Seward, AK
  • Popular LocationSeward Boat Harbor5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeward Waterfront Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlaska SeaLife Center7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

"Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in.

"Jack London's Cabin" is a genuine hand-hewn, hand-built, 10 inch thick logs, two-story Alaskan 20' x 20' cabin, created and build by its owners, Yvon & Janet. The logs create a well insulated, comfortable, quiet, peaceful, and is in a most private dwelling environment. A router is installed for free WIFI.

Completed in 2010, nestled amongst the tall Alaskan Spruce trees, "Jack London's Cabin" is our most popular "get-away-home, away-from-home" within a quaint, strong, secure, semi-isolated environment. It is located kitty-corner across the road from Le Barn Appetit Inn & Creperie, which Janet owns and operates. This is where you will find us daily, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Our Creperie is open to the general public and we offer our Cabin guests & Inn guests a 20% discount if they choose to have Crepes with us!

Also @ our Creperie & Inn property is our outdoor roofed fire pit with wood provided. There are 3 picnic tables for your use when grilling your dinner meals.

On the ground floor of "Jack London's Cabin' is the kitchen with a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, microwave, heating plate for induction cooking, kitchen drawers and cupboards supplied with cooking pans, dishes, utensils and kitchen towels. The kitchen sink, private bathroom, shower stall and bathroom sink all have unlimited hot water-on-demand. There are drinking jars above the microwave, and coffee cups hanging from the stainless steel coffee cup rack.

To the right is a broom/dust-pan, a large garbage can, and a vacuum cleaner as needed. There is a dumpster for emptying your garbage when checking out, and as needed, located kitty-corner across the street from the Cabin on our Creperie property that you may always use when needed.

The bathroom door is a metal door with a large mirror on the inside of it. The shower stall is new & modern. Our efficiently flushing toilet has a higher seat, which is specially comfortable for adults. The sink cabinet & drawers have extra toilet paper, soap and cleaning supplies. The bathroom shelving has amble amount of towels, hand towels, wash cloths, an after your shower floor rug, and a hair-dryer.

The dining/living area has a round solid oak table with four oak chairs. There is a full futon that makes into a bed. Located next to the Futon against the south 10 " thick log wall is an early American china-hutch with a slew of "Jack London's" novels, playing cards, and many treasures that "Jack London" COULD have collected on his adventuresome travels. Located in the lower cabinets of the hutch are pillows, sheets, blanket & the bedding for the Futon. We have black out shades for those who are not used to our Alaskan longer days.

Next to the hutch, on the south wall, is a rocking glider chair. Under the south window is our "too-efficient" oil-fed Toyo stove, if needed. However, our "Jack London's Cabin" is so well insulated from the 10" thick logs that the heater is kept at a very low heat, and/or turned off during the summer months, but used in the cooler fall time.

Next to the Toyo heater on the right, is tall wooden-made floor lamp created with parts of the stem of a boat keel from the Orient. The hat shape on top of the lamp looks like an oriental hat. "Jack London must have located this in a very far away Asian seaport!

To the right of the entry before the stairway to the second floor bedroom is a lazy-boy chair with a small table with a lamp. To the right is a small closet rod to hang jackets and hats.

Upstairs, on the second floor across the room under the window is a night stand with a lamp on it. On the left of the night stand is the queen bed, and the king bed is located to the right of the night stand. There is a decorative early American style curtain which hangs from the ceiling between the two beds to provide extra privacy if needed.

On the south wall, is an electric fireplace that can be used for heat and/or just for atmosphere. To the right is a vintage secretariat desk and a chair. There is an antique butter-churner and a rocking chair. Moving to the right is a working convenience sink, with hot-water on demand, and a vintage standing towel rack with a towel and wash cloth. This is an excellent place for brushing teeth and getting needed water during the night. To the right of the stairwell on the wall is a mirror for hair-combing, or putting on make-up. Located below is an antique seaman's traveling trunk that "Jack London" could have used at sea (currently it holds our extra bed-linens). On the right of the chest, on the north wall are two rocking chairs separated by a small table with a lamp.

The second floor bedroom walls are decorated with a genuine bear-hide, a genuine moose horn rack, and a pair of genuine snow-shoes. "Jack London's Cabin" sleeps up to 6 people, has internet, but no television. We find that most people visiting Seward are so busy enjoying the outside wilderness and wildlife, that television deters them from their true Alaskan remote experience. Besides, during "Jack London's" time period, television did not exist, as he was so busy with all his worldly wild-life travels.

Property manager

Janet & Yvon Van Driessche

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 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

"jack London's Cabin " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners
"jack London's " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners Seward
"jack London's " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners
"jack London's Cabin " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners
"jack London's " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners Seward
"jack London's Cabin " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners
"jack London's " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners Seward
"jack London's " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners

About the area

Seward

Located in Seward, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kenai Fjords National Park and Chugach National Forest, while Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center are cultural highlights. Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor - 5 min drive
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 6 min drive
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 7 min drive
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 7 min drive
  • Mount Marathon - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Woody's Thai Kitchen - 6 min drive
  • The Highliner Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Ray's Waterfront - 5 min drive
  • Resurrect Art Coffee House Gallery - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chugach National Forest, Seward Boat Harbor and Seward Waterfront Park. Seward Community Library & Museum and Alaska SeaLife Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suyog

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brady H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jack London Cabin
We loved the stay in the cabin. The very beautifully set up and the crepes next door were delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Becky P., Eagle River

Disliked: Cleanliness
Short Stay in Seward
The Jack London cabin is most rustic with an overwhelming amount of knik knaks placed about. It is an attempt at wanting to make it cozy and have that Alaskan charm, but is too much and then it becomes a cleaning issue. The cabin is extremely rustic to the point of being a possible fire hazard. There are extension cords and outlet cords everywhere. Much of the electrical is exposed. This was concerning. However, the location is very convenient and accessible to the roadways. The linens are well stocked as is the kitchen, which we didn’t use since we dined out. Our host was very responsive to our concern with heat, and even stopped in when we were out. It is an ecclectic blend of Alaska and could be just what others are looking for. We prefer less "stuff" and more space. Just our opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an adorable little cabin that had thoughtful and unique decorations. We loved the deer head and the bear skin especially. Very warm and cozy. Communication with Janet was clear and timely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little cabin
Nicely decorated guiet
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, comfy log cabin built by owners. Great location near Seward. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing stay
Just a beautiful place a short drive from Seward’s waterfront harbor. The place immaculate!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Exploring Seward
Perfect cabin home base for exploring the area. Everything we needed plus comfortable beds, great water pressure and temp and heating upstairs and down! Close to everything while still private and peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Phenomenal!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA A.

Liked: Cleanliness
charming!
This cabin was so cute! Perfect in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023