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Historic Charm and Perfect Location!
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
House, 2 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6-8)
Located in the original 1913 Seward town site. Charming and quaint, it has everything you want from a Alaska summer vacation rental.
After a full day of sightseeing, touring, fishing, hiking and shopping, you can relax in our comfortable and fully appointed home-like setting.
Conveniently located in downtown Seward you are steps away from why you came to our historic and exciting town.
Step out our front door for a breathtaking view of Resurrection Bay, walk to the Sea life center for an afternoon of discovery, or visit Brown and Hawkins for home made Gelato and fabulous fudge.
If you like to walk, follow the waterfront towards the Marina or stroll towards Lowell Point for an afternoon of Kayaking or a try at Catching a King or Silver Salmon at the nearby Waterfall.
For those who like to get the kids out of the house and relax, send them to the local library, skate park or movie theater, all within walking distance.
If you prefer to read and relax, sit on the back deck or settle into a comfortable chair and enjoy a book. Games and videos available for the kids.
For Dinner, invite friends and cook dinner on our back deck BBQ or in the fully appointed kitchen. We have what you need from pots, pans, to plates and utensils and a Gas BBQ out back.
Fresh linens await you upon arrival and there is no cleanup required when you leave-Just no dirty dishes, please.
We hope you enjoy our home away from home, it is a paradise retreat we are proud to share!
Keywords: House, cottage,vacation rental,downtown
About Tanguy Libbrecht
Tanguy Relaxing in Anchorage, wishing he was at his Seward House listening to the seagulls and watching Bald Eagles.
Tanguy Libbrecht purchased this house in 2007
Why Tanguy Libbrecht chose Kenai Peninsula
My family and I really enjoyed the serenity and majestic beauty of resurrection bay as well as the friendly people, fishing and wildlife.
The cottage has an unexplainable, simple charm that makes it difficult to leave. Worries melt away while you enjoy yourself with friends and loved ones. Board games, anyone?
What makes this house unique
Walking distance to everything downtown. Quiet, convenient location in a charming seaside home. Home has a warm, historic feel without being formal.
Guestbook comments from the owner
From the guest book:
This is a wonderful little cottage, its very clean and cozy. Its also very convient, very close to downtown, and the sea life center. I was with a party of 9 and we all slept comfertably in the house. We had a great time, and thanks for having us.
Amenities
Seward House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Bed & Breakfast
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Included
- Max. occupancy: 8
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- children welcome ...
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Downtown ...
- Ocean View ...
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Heating ...
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet ...
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Full size Bed and Twin Bed Upstairs in the Bay Room, One additional twin upstairs. Queen Bed downstairs, Downstairs (1) Sleeper Sofa with extra padded bedding and all linens.
- Books ...
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Television
- VCR
- Video Library ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Outdoor Grill
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- marina
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- horseback riding
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- pier fishing
- rafting
- rock climbing
- sailing
- snowmobiling
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Very Good!
4.2/5 -
(55 traveler reviews)
Charming and very comfortable, perfect location
We very much enjoyed our overnight stay at this charming old house, perfectly located.
We came by train from Anchorage, a scenic ride not to be missed. The (free) shuttle took us to the house, perfectly located to walk to the shops, restaurants and the famous Sea Life Center and the new Library/ Museum.
The house is very well equipped, comfortable beds, large kitchen, and well decorated, prettier than the pictures!
The owner provided us with good recommendations and returned our phone call promptly .
We will come with friends for a fishing trip and explore the area.
Older home, lots of character, great location in town,
This is an older home, over 100 years old, as long as you know that going in your expectations will be in line. If you are expecting A contemporary or modern look that has been updated and so on this is not the place for you. This house has a lot of character and was surprisingly spacious based upon our expectations .
The house and linens were very clean and the house was well stocked with supplies. This location is just up the street from the bay, sea life center, and within walking distance of many restaurants and shops. There is a fitness center just up and around the corner called 5th Avenue fitness for those interested; the owner was fantastic!
Seward is mainly a fishing town and tourist attraction. We did a Major's tour which was absolutely fantastic and much less expensive than some of the other companies.
There is a Safeway grocery store on the way into town so best to either stop and grab supplies on your way in unless you want to head back out past the port.
There were only two things that I would have liked to have had in the house 1. access to the washer and dryer in the basement; We were able to find a laundromat up the road, however, it cost almost $15 to do two loads of laundry.
2. The downstairs bedroom had a blackout curtains however the upstairs bedrooms only had white mini blinds which was a little bit bright.
Overall great place to stay and I would recommend it!
Great place to stay in Seward!
We had a great two-night stay at this Downtown Seward House. The location is amazing as it's walking distance to restaurants, shopping, the Sea Life Center, and the water. It is an older home, but after a quick drive around Seward, they're ALL old. This home was clean, comfortable, and actually quite charming. Our family was very comfortable here and would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a great place to stay during our fishing and Kenai Fjord Cruise adventures!
Charming home in a perfect location
We stayed here while my husband competed in the Alaskaman Triathlon. It was absolutely perfect and could not have been in a better location!
Great location!
We really enjoyed the location of this house. We could walk pretty much everywhere. Being able to look out at the water in the morning from the front deck was great! The internet was spotty at times but we were able to do the basics. Everything was well stocked from kitchen to bathrooms. The staircase upstairs is a bit narrow but the is to be expected for the age of the house. It was a very charming and historic house.
Great location in Downtown Seward.
We mostly enjoyed our stay in Seward at the Cottage. The location was perfect. Everything was provided and was clean and tidy. The living room and dining room were spacious and comfortable. The bedrooms and bathrooms, although charming, certainly show their age, and the mattresses on the two queen beds were very poor and should be replaced. We were a bit surprised to find a Post It note on the basement stairs informing us that someone might be coming in and out to do laundry and there were clothes in the dryer when I went to dry our clothes from a kayak trip. I realize things are a bit laid back in Alaska, but that is unacceptable for safety and security.
Map
Ocean Views. Home is located close to many coffee shops, art galleries, a brewery/restaurant, as well as various restaurants. Also walking distance playground for kids. Can't beat the location!
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Rates & Availability
Seward House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Peask Season
May 15 2017 -
Sep 17 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$295
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$1,950
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Off Peak 2
Sep 18 2017 -
May 13 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$295
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$1,950
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$295
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$1,950
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $60 |
NOTE EXCEPTION TO PEAK RATES, WITH SPECIAL PREMIUM RATES CHARGED JULY 2-6 (MOUNT MARATHON WEEK). Those rates are $395 per night plus cleaning fee and taxes. Over six people is $25.00 per person per night.
Cancellation: 50% from time of booking until two weeks out. Less than two weeks 100%, no refund.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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