In the heart of Seward, this charming 1-bedroom retreat is nestled just a block from Resurrection Bay and downtown shops. Originally an old railroad boarding house, it's now been renovated with modern comforts while keeping its historic charm. Enjoy free parking in front of the building and take a short stroll to the nearby walking path leading to the small boat harbor.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 428 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
The current price is AU$327
AU$327
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Premier location, Historic Downtown & Discounts on Partners Tours! Sleeps 4
Premier location, Historic Downtown & Discounts on our Partners Tours! This charming and cozy 1 bedroom is located just 1 block from Resurrection Bay, the Sea Life Center, downtown shops and restaurants. Also, right behind the Museum/Library. We are featured on Seward’s Historical Walking Tour. Renovated to provide modern amenities, yet keeping the history alive. Free City shuttle, playground, paved walking path and bicycle rentals all just steps away!
Location is the key! Heart of downtown, but on a quiet street, you are walking distance to almost everything! This charming, but small, apartment is 1 block from Resurrection Bay, the Sea Life Center and 1 street over from downtown shops and restaurants. This is one of Sewards oldest buildings and originally a boarding house from the old railroad days. Come stay and be part of Seward's history. Speaking of history, we are right behind the museum/library. This rental has been renovated, but we kept some of the historic charm. The size is approximately the same as a standard hotel room, but we provided a lot more amenities and a LOT more affordable. It is a 1 bedroom with queen super comfy bed, closet, bathroom with tub/shower and small seating area. Kitchenette has single induction plate, convection oven, microwave, air fryer, Keurig, French press and refrigerator. Blinds and blackout curtains to help you get a restful nights sleep. This apartment is in a building housing 7 units, so quiet hours are a must. Tv is streaming with free WIFI boasting highest speed available with unlimited data. Outside area has gazebo seating, sunny seating and outdoor table. Charcoal grill provided.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Gym
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Quiet hours observed 10:00pm - 8:00am
Absolutely no fish cleaning on property or in the apartment
Have a lovely stay!
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Retro 50's Charm With Modern Amenities Seward
Retro 50's Charm With Modern Amenities Apartment
Retro 50's Charm With Modern Amenities Apartment Seward
About the area
Seward is home to this apartment. Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seward Boat Harbor and Caines Head State Recreation Area. 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. Visit our Seward travel guide
Is Premier location, Historic Downtown & Discounts on Partners Tours! Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Premier location, Historic Downtown & Discounts on Partners Tours! Sleeps 4?
As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Premier location, Historic Downtown & Discounts on Partners Tours! Sleeps 4 on 1 Apr 2026 start from AU$327, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Premier location, Historic Downtown & Discounts on Partners Tours! Sleeps 4?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Premier location, Historic Downtown & Discounts on Partners Tours! Sleeps 4?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Premier location, Historic Downtown & Discounts on Partners Tours! Sleeps 4?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Premier location, Historic Downtown & Discounts on Partners Tours! Sleeps 4 located?
Situated in Seward, this apartment building is steps away from Seward Community Library & Museum, Chugach Heritage Center and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. Seward Waterfront Park and Alaska SeaLife Center are also within 10 minutes.
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Premier location, Historic Downtown & Discounts on Partners Tours! Sleeps 4 Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Seward is a magical town and this BnB is right in the heart of it. Has all the amenities needed and allows you to seamlessly travel around and have a cosy place to come back to.
Definitely recommend!
We had a wonderful trip to Seward and loved our stay in the Retro apartment. It was in an excellent location, and a walkable distance to the water and many restaurants. We will be back!
We enjoyed our stay here! It was close to all of our planned activities! The best part was the cleanliness which is so important to me! It is an older/historic building which is really neat! Very pleased!
We loved our stay! We met Matt when we arrived and he was so sweet and welcoming! Shelly was wonderful every time we reached out to her for tips! The condo was comfortable, had thoughtful touches and was in the perfect location! I only wish we could have stayed longer!
Property was a cozy apartment in the heart of Seward. Walking distance from the Sea Life Center and Restaurants. It was clean and well equipped. Nice Retro theme.
We stayed in 8 different places during our Alaska trip, and this condo was our favorite! Charming, comfortable, and quiet, with everything we needed and in a super location. It's small and you probably can't cook a gourmet meal in the kitchen but for our three days in Seward it was perfect.
Very nice! In off season and had difficulty finding places to eat that were open but thankfully we had a good kitchen and a Safeway that was open for groceries.
Its a extremely nice place to stay. The hosts where responsive and helpful. Building is older but you can tell they take pride in it and have/are updating it. Everything was clean. Kitchen has everything you need to make simple meals. Definitely a great little place to stay.
We loved our 2 night stay here. It was so comfortable and cozy. The bed was awesome 😎 as was the pull out couch (with extra mattress on top)!!
We had everything we needed for the 2 nights. Very quaint and charming. Would definitely stay again.
We stayed in this cozy apartment for 1 night for a stay after our cruise.
This was perfect for myself and my husband as it was walking distance to town and many restaurants.
The apartment had everything we needed.
The host was super friendly, quick to respond to my questions and very accommodating.,Would definitely stay here again if in The area.
My husband and I stayed in Seward for 2 nights in our week visit to Alaska. This site was fabulous in location and space. The price was great for our budget and we had the ability to walk everywhere. Highly recommended!
This is a great location that is close to everything! The property is retro-cool in a historical building. The Cookery, my favorite restaurant in Seward, is pretty much across the street, and the SeaLife Center is just around the corner. The trail along the water is just a couple of blocks away. The owner was super easy to communicate with, and it all made for a great saty! Thanks!
Loved the views, and the way it was set up to maximize space. A little difficult with two small children getting up and down stairs and having play space for them. But we were only there for one night- so it worked perfectly for what we needed.
Loved this retro apartment! It had everything I could possibly need, all set out beautifully. Really appreciated the extra touches that were left and I felt very at home. I spent three nights here, such a great location and a quiet neighbourhood. The bed was soooo comfy and I slept very well.
Shelly was so welcoming and helpful, even before check in. Would definitely stay again if I come back to Seward!!
Our stay was nice. The location was a little too far from the cruise port. With luggage the free shuttle was a little inconvenient. The bed was comfy. It was very quiet, however my wife ran out of hot water and had to take a cold shower, that wasn’t pleasant.
Loved the history of the building and its location! It was quiet and the tub, bed and pillows were fantastic! Dining chairs and table are high and uncomfortable for casual eating/morning coffee and the coffee pot pictured isn't there, a keurig coffee maker (listed in the description) is there instead. And if you plan on reheating food, bring paper plates as the plates here were not microwave safe.
Adorable and functional unit. Top floor, peek-a-boo bay view, surprisingly quiet less some bumps and knocks here and there in the building. The airflow is awesome and we were so thankful for the the black-out curtains! Fast & friendly communication with the host and the location is absolutely unbeatable. I travel to Seward 4-5 times a year and am looking forward to bookmarking this unit to use again. Ten stars out of five.