Sea Star Cottage-Charming Family Get Away in Downtown Seward
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Built in 1920 and newly-remodeled, Sea Star Cottage is a charming family get away in historic downtown Seward, Alaska. The cottage is ideally located within walking distance to shops, restaurants, galleries, and the Alaska SeaLife center. Marine wildlife tours and fishing charters depart from the boat harbor less than a mile away. The view from the living room is of Resurrection Bay and the mountains beyond. Behind the cottage, watch hikers make their way up the rugged Mount Marathon trail. Cottage guests will enjoy lovely views, a fully-equipped, updated kitchen, and two cozy bedrooms with restored original hardwood floors. The master bedroom is equipped with a queen bed and walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a bunk bed with a full sized lower bed and a twin on top. There is a pull-out sleeper in the living area to accommodate extra guests. A dining table seating six provides a great place to enjoy meals with a view.
Keywords: mountain and bay views, convenient location, Seward Alaska downtown, vacation rental
Property Type
- 1 story
- Cottage
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Minimum Age Limit For Renters
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, Beds for 5-7
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Hair Dryer
- Parking Off Street
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Towels Provided
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD Player
Communications
- Wireless Internet
- Internet
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
- Mountain View
- Ocean View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Fishing
- Sailing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Kayaking
- Ice Skating
- Hiking
- Fly Fishing
- Deepsea Fishing
- ATM/Bank
- Mountain Biking
- Medical Services
- Groceries
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sight Seeing
- Eco Tourism
- Boating
- Scenic Drives
- Beachcombing
- Whale Watching
- Hospital
- Hunting
Other Activities
Reviews
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Weekend trip from Anchorage
Weekend trip from Anchorage
- Guest AK trips
- Date of stay 05/10/13
- Review Submitted 05/12/13
Tidy, well decorated and very comfortable for three adults and one toddler. Thank you!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Exceptional!
Exceptional!
- Guest Lisa
- Date of stay 08/24/12
- Review Submitted 12/18/12
We live in Anchorage, visit Seward regularly, and have stayed in other nightly rentals and hotels. Sea Star Cottage is exceptional! The furnishings are clean and comfortable and fit in with the cottage's coastal theme. The kitchen is fully equipped and there is a propane grill out back. The two bedrooms and one bath easily accommodated our group of 5. There is a nice mountain and bay view from the cozy living room. Best of all, the location is ideal! We were able to walk from the cottage to shops and restaurants, the Sea Life Center and a great playground and skate park located in the waterfront park. The owner quickly responded to our reservation inquiry, and the cottage had a binder with restaurant menus and other useful information. Overall, the cottage was a great choice for our weekend visit to Seward. We will definitely be back.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Clean and comfortable
Clean and comfortable
- Guest Severson
- Date of stay 09/09/12
- Review Submitted 09/12/12
Was very please to end our Alaskan cruise with a stay in the cottage while some members of our party planned to fish. Cottage was very clean and comfortable for our party of 5 which included a 4 yr old. Location is easily accessable to downtown shopping and dining as well as the parks and attractions around town. Added benefit was the proximity to the free shuttle line that ran while cruise ships were in town. Our family has stayed in numerous VRBO homes around the country and this was definitely one of our favorite. A black bear wandered thru the yard one of the evenings of our stay and we were able to walk to some salmon creeks.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+.
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Pretty amazing!
Pretty amazing!
- Guest Matt
- Date of stay 07/13/12
- Review Submitted 09/05/12
I would recommend renting this place before they decide to go up on prices :) Seriously, given the location and the quality of stay, I would have happily paid more. It is easy walking distance to anywhere in Seward. It is also homey, clean and well designed. However, the biggest thing to me is that you can really tell the owners care about their guests' experiences. I really enjoyed staying here and will be back again. I highly recommend staying here.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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Definitely recommend this house
Guest comment entered by ownerDefinitely recommend this house
- Guest Kathie
- Date of stay 07/29/12
- Review Submitted 08/23/12
Thank you so much. Y’all really make this house feel like an Alaskan home. Everything is kept so nice and tidy! I just love the beach theme too!! It is easy to see that you two put a lot of effort to make this house as comfortable as possible. I will definitely recommend this house to anyone I know! Thank you again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Cozy!
Guest comment entered by ownerCozy!
- Guest Jan & Jet from the Netherlands
- Date of stay 07/05/12
- Review Submitted 07/15/12
We found Sea Star Cottage to be a very cozy and nice home. Kitchen well equipped and a lovely view of resurrection bay and also the church/coffee house on the other side of the street is very beautiful.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Ideal Location
Guest comment entered by ownerIdeal Location
- Guest Bob and Chris
- Date of stay 06/24/12
- Review Submitted 07/15/12
Sea Star Cottage was wonderful! Access to SeaLife Center, Kenai Fjords National Park and fishing charters was ideal.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Lovely Stay
Guest comment entered by ownerLovely Stay
- Guest Mahina & Kurt
- Date of stay 06/21/12
- Review Submitted 07/15/12
We just wanted to say thank you for our lovely stay. Your cottage was CLEAN, comfortable, cute and very close to everything in Seward. I feel like our stay here was way too short, but now we know where to stay next time.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Perfect
Perfect
- Guest R2d2
- Date of stay 07/02/12
- Review Submitted 07/11/12
We enjoyed the famous mt. Marathon race in Seward with our accommodations at the perfect location - sea star cottage. It is perfectly located for participating and enjoying this annual event. Cabin is tastefully decorated, clean and stocked with everything you would need for a relaxing vacation.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Cozy cottage has everything you need
Cozy cottage has everything you need
- Guest NR6
- Date of stay 06/18/12
- Review Submitted 06/24/12
This cottage is one block off the main drag in a quiet downtown neighborhood. The 2nda nedroom could sleep a passel of children with the oversized bunkbed. Easy walk to town and the aquarium.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$200 | |||||
| Winter Oct 1 - Apr 29 2 night min stay |
$175 | |||||
Additional information about rental rates
Rates are subject to change prior to booking. The nightly rate for the 4th of July is $250 with a 3 night minimum required. Contact us for more details.
Fees:
- Tax Rate 11%
Cancellation policy:
NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. Cancellations must be made at least 30 days prior to the stay for refund, less $25 cancellation fee, of the deposit. No refunds for early departures related to weather or personal reasons.
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
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Location
Owner info
About the owner: Alaska has been our home for nearly 15 years. We enjoy the mountains, the water and small town life which is why we love Seward.
Why the Owner Chose Seward:
We knew we wanted a home in Seward from which we could enjoy the views and the simplicity of walking downtown. The Sea Star Cottage grew from this and our desire to renovate one of Seward's original homes. Seward is a place where the mountains, the water and history all come together. We enjoy getting to share this with all who visit.
Contact us
- Primary: +1 (907) 830-2814
- Secondary: +1 (907) 830-7469
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Photos
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Living room with full-size sleeper sofa
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Remodeled kitchen with dining table.
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Remodeled kitchen with new cabinets and well equipped for dining in
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Queen bed in one of the two bedrooms.
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Handmade quilts finish off this bedroom.
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Twin over full bunk bed in the second bedroom provide sleeping space for 3
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Washer and dryer available for use during your stay.
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Sea Star Cottage (Mount Marathon in background)
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Coffee House and Gallery directly across the street!
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Resurrection Bay is a short walk just a few blocks away
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Boat harbor less than a mile away
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Cozy living room recently remodeled
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Dining table easily seats 6.
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Cottage desk provides a workspace to access wifi
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Farmhouse style queen bed made from reclaimed wood.
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Twin over full bunk bed in the second bedroom provide sleeping space for 3
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Full bath in cottage
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Cottage charm can be found throughout.
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Mountain and bay view from living room of Sea Star Cottage
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Sea Star Cottage in Seward, Alaska
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Street view in front of Sea Star Cottage looking down towards the SeaLife Center
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Kayaking in Resurrection Bay from Lowell Point. April 2013
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Businesses at the small boat harbor are just 1 mile from the cottage.
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