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

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Fireplace
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Seward, AK
  • Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Alaska SeaLife Center
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Seward

At this holiday home, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Chugach National Forest and 5.6 km (3.5 mi) from Seward Boat Harbor. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find a hot tub. .In proximity to this Seward holiday home you'll find Kenai Fjords National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Lowell Point State Recreation Site - 17 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Highliner Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Street Creamery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Thai Kitchen - ‬8 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.

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 / Sonos, 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 up your fresh catch. We have a fire pit with firewood and horseshoe pits that guests are welcome to use.

For the 2025 season, we're starting a new partnership with a local company who will rent out and deliver a clean, modern, portable sauna to our property or other locations for you. Enjoy a nice sauna right in the back yard, or have it delivered to a local lake or beach and dance between the hot steam and the cold plunge. We'll provide more information about this upon booking your stay with us... but they'll offer a significant discount to our guests!

We can book Kenai Fjords Tours boat trips for you at a significant discount, as well!

We require completion of our online rental agreement at the time of booking - so please be sure to do that right away after you've made your reservation!

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

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

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

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
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Custom-built Log Home Clean Spacious 4 Miles Downtown Seward
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Custom-built Log Home Clean Spacious 4 Miles Downtown Seward
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!?

The closest beach to Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward! is Seward Waterfront Park (4 km).

Does Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a fireplace and a living room.

What makes Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward! a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!?

No, Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seward
Very clean and well kept up with plenty of supplies. Common areas are huge for big groups. Owners were very accommodating for a couple of special request. Location is close to everything but still very private. Are group enjoyed this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very welcomed property
There were ten of us family members, and we all want to return some day! We had a wonderful time, and the accommodations couldn't be better!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig V., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet retreat
A very comfortable and well organized home that includes amazing outdoor spaces to relax. Hot tub, fire pit and large deck give you plenty of areas to relax outside and breathe in the fresh air. Wendy was always available to provide some guidance and listen to our stories. Only a five minute drive to Seward. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay, very close to Seward
Our family of 8 adults had the best time staying at this cabin! It is even better than in the photos. Beds were comfy, lots of gathering spaces, very well-equipped. We especially loved the hot tub. Thanks for a great stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation to Alaska
We have a fun adventure here in Seward and surrounding areas. Hiking, Salmon fishing, wildlife cruise, sky tram, dog sledding. It was very exciting for us all.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seward Vacation
We had a great time in this beautiful lodge. Wendy was an extremely helpful host.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing place
Couldn't be happier! The hosts were great to work with. I would stay again. Evey one we were with raved about how nice it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Title
Lots of room for lots of people. Wonderful host who was always available for any needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular!
Absolutely amazing property with plenty of space and EVERYTHING you need. Property owners have their house steps away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely stay here again!!
Excellent home for our family trip to Seward. The host was very responsive and helpful. We enjoyed the well stocked kitchen and the hot tub after long days exploring the beautiful area. Very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SALLY E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Inviting Home To Relax
Group of eight eager fisherman on a one week fun week of fishing from Wisconsin. Clean and comfortable home to use as a base for our adventures. Everything accurate on the listing description. Plenty of space within to relax, and only a 5 minute drive to the docks, restaurants and shopping. Thank you hosts for allowing us stay and enjoy Seward
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C., Delaware, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat in Seward
This home was by far our favorite accommodation during our 12 day stay in Alaska. Bear Paw Lodge has been decorated and stocked very thoughtfully for a comfortable stay. There was plenty of space for our family, and everyone enjoyed the private hot tub on the deck. Having a washer and dryer in the house was very useful. The wifi was good and definitely the best we encountered during our trip (including Alyeska and multiple cabins). The location was quiet and peaceful and just a short drive to anywhere we wanted to go in the Seward area. We especially enjoyed the mama moose and her calves hanging out in the yard on the final morning of our stay. Thank you, Wendy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Log Cabin
This home is a beautiful log home. It accommodated our family of 6 comfortably. It had all the amenities that we needed. The hot tub was spectacular after a cool day on the water. We will definitely stay here again if we visit Seward in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very family friendly!
The hosts were very welcoming, helpful and friendly! All our needs were met and then some! We felt very comfortable. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome experience!
I would highly recommended staying here if traveling to Seward! No issues, beautiful home and great owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cabin, lovely Seward Experience
We had a wonderful stay in Wendy’s cabin! The home was spotless clean and incredibly comfortable. Laundry was fantastic, and we relaxed in front of the fireplace and in the hot tub. Wendy was very attentive and helped us book a tour too. And we even got to watch a moose meander in the backyard. What a gem; I wish I was still there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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