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Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage Trail River Gardens 30791 Seward Highway

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Property grounds
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 993 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Moose Pass / Seward, AK
  • Popular LocationPtarmigan Lake Trail20 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeward Boat Harbor30 min drive
  • Popular LocationKenai Fjords National Park40 min drive
  • AirportKenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)96 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage Trail River Gardens 30791 Seward Highway

My wife Jennifer and I chose this spot on Trail River because of its incredible beauty. Trail River Gardens is located just 20 min from Seward in the heart of the Chugach mountains on beautiful Trail River. From our deck the river is just 50 feet away with the majestic Mount Madison as a back drop. There are lakes above and below us with mountains on all sides. You can walk to hiking trails to even more mountain lakes. If you like to hike and watch birds and other wildlife, then you will love it here at Trail River gardens.

Keywords:Seward, Cottage, Cabin, Family, River, View, Fishing, Hiking.

Property manager

Russ Burnard

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

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.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Seward

Located in Seward, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Ptarmigan Lake Trail and Grant Lake Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chugach National Forest and Kenai River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Ptarmigan Lake Trail - 20 min walk
  • Grant Lake Trail - 6 min drive
  • Kenai River - 13 min drive
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 30 min drive
  • Kenai Fjords National Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • Trail Lake Lodge - 6 min drive
  • Trail Lake Lodge - 6 min drive
  • Victoria's Station - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage Trail River Gardens 30791 Seward Highway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage Trail River Gardens 30791 Seward Highway ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage Trail River Gardens 30791 Seward Highway ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage Trail River Gardens 30791 Seward Highway located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chugach National Forest and Ptarmigan Lake Trail. Kenai Lake is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 114 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Darren D., Alpine

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful riverside views
We had a nice stay and enjoyed the river and garden views. The house is set up like a hunter's cabin with three master bedrooms but no living room, so we gathered around the kitchen table. In the kitchen there is a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker but no stove/oven. There is an induction hot plate but only one small pan that can be used with it. If the weather is good you can cook outside on the excellent barbecue with side burner that can handle the larger pots and pans. There actually is a washer and dryer available. The owners were helpful and we really enjoyed meeting them. Overall this was a great base for exploring Seward and the Kenai peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Natural Beauty
We had an amazing stay here. The location is perfect. We went into Seward every day. Seward is a little crowded and touristy so it was nice to come back to this cottage and stay in the beautiful nature of Alaska. Cooper's Landing is an even shorter drive than Seward and also a great little town to see. Plenty of little hikes all over and Kenai Fjords has a beautiful hike up to Harding Icefields. The cottage itself is situated on an amazing creek
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda W., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
sweet place, great location, wonderful hosts
We had an amazing stay at Crown Point. The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do on the Kenai Peninsula. The hosts provided many extras such as goodies from their vegetable garden, bear spray (never needed), bug spray (much needed), instant oatmeal, many pantry staples, and views of their gorgeous flower beds. My only constructive criticism would be 1) as mentioned elsewhere the photo of the view from the deck is THEIR deck, not the VRBO view and 2) we didn't really get communication about check in. We just drove up and luckily jennifer happened to be on our deck. Not sure we would've known what to do or walked into the right building if she wouldn't have been there. Their home is on the same property as the VRBO along with several other outbuildings. But the property was super comfortable (think Grandma's best worn in quilts), clean, and well situated. As far as not having a stove - that did provide some challenges but we learned about the induction hot plate halfway through our stay and used it to cook our eggs the rest of the stay. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This house was BETTER than we expected! So roomy and 3 bathrooms made it so enjoyable with 6 people. the views were amazing and a short distance from Seward.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Beautiful property with great views! Very convenient location for travel to Seward. Each bedroom has its own bath which was perfect for three couples. Fire pit was awesome to grill steaks for our dinners! Hosts were very friendly and accommodating! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Micaela H.

Trail River Rustic Cabin
We enjoyed our stay here at this rustic cabin. The ultimate highlight was watching a bill moose walk down the river one morning! Amazing!! My son also caught trout from the river that he cooked over the fire pit, which was awesome! The cabin is more rustic which we were aware of. Knowing about the lack of stove/oven did help us prepare ahead of time, but it does limit you somewhat. Overall, we had a great stay. Thank you Jennifer and Russ!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle D., Lakeville MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient stop between Seward and Homer
Nice bedrooms (super comfy and soft beds) with baths, lovely garden, rushing creek and a bonfire by the creek. We didn’t realize that there isn’t a living room so to hang out you hang out by a table in the kitchen or deck. Not a huge deal except when it won’t quit raining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Russ and Jennifer were great hosts. The property was well represented and we were very happy with the accommodations. We hope to be able to return again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
We stayed in this cute cabin for 2 nights. When we got there we were able to chat with Russ (owner), he is a great guy. If we all ahdnt been so hungry we wluld have stayed and chatted longer. The bedrooms were big and rommie along with the bathrooms. The kitchen was big enough for all six of us to play games at night. The last night Russ stalked the firewood pile for us and we had a fire. Listening to the fire crackle and the river made for a peaceful evening. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Also while you are in town check out the small gift shop on town with the talking moose.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianna T., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a well-kept rustic cabin
We had a wonderful stay in this cabin about a half hour north of Seward. We appreciated knowing ahead of time that there was no stove, and the induction hot plate and toaster/convection oven were great. The beds were incredibly comfy and the property was very clean and well-stocked. Although the first picture is misleading (not the deck or view from the cabin), the actual view and deck (other photos with red paint) are still beautiful. It's also worth pointing out that, as pictured, there's no 'living' space with couches or chairs to relax in - only dining table chairs inside and on the deck or beds. We saw several bald eagles and the area was very quiet and close to several hiking trails, so we would happily stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023