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Bear Paw Lodge : Custom-built log home only 4 miles from downtown Seward!
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Seward, AK
- Place, Seward Boat Harbor6 min drive
- Place, Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center7 min drive
- Place, Seward Waterfront Park8 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bunk Room
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Master Suite
1 Double Futon and 2 Queen Beds
Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom in Master Suite
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom near bedrooms
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom off kitchen
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Bear Paw Lodge : Custom-built log home only 4 miles from downtown Seward!
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Seward
Located in Seward, this vacation home is in a rural area. Kenai Fjords National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Seward, AK
What's nearby
- Seward Boat Harbor - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
- Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
- Seward Waterfront Park - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
- Alaska SeaLife Center - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
- Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Cookery - 9 min drive
- Seward Brewing Company - 9 min drive
- The Breeze Inn Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Ray's Waterfront - 8 min drive
- Highliner Restaurant - 9 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
rachel s.
Aug 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
rachel s.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather s.
Sep 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather s.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrea N.
Jul 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
Andrea N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steve C.
Jul 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deborah P.
Aug 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deborah P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Max K.
Jun 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lovely time in Seward!
Max K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caroline P.
Jun 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Caroline P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Phil C.
Aug 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seward Getaway
Phil C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Karen R.
Jul 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel B.
Jul 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway at the foot of Kenai Fjords
Daniel B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Henry C.
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Henry C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracy L.
Aug 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Creek Lodge
Tracy L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jeremy S.
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeremy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah W.
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem of a retreat in the woods
Sarah W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joseph G.
Jul 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, looking forward to staying there on another trip to Alaska
Joseph G.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steve Z.
Aug 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Steve Z.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Ellen E.
Sep 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very welcomed property
Ellen E.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin R.
Aug 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay, very close to Seward
Caitlin R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark R.
Jul 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to relax and feel at home.
Mark R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nancy S.
Jul 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely stay here again!!
Nancy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joshua A.
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing place
Joshua A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michele S.
Jul 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cabin in Woods
Michele S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Wayne H.
Aug 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Wayne H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly K.
Jun 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome experience!
Kelly K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Wendy Doughty
We've lived in Seward since 2002, and absolutely love the area and the people! We owned and operated Kayak Adventures Worldwide through the summer 2014 season, and during those years Bear Paw Lodge was run as a B&B. It was a great lodging option for our clients, and others traveling to the area. Now that we've transitioned away from running Kayak Adventures, we've turned our log home into a vacation rental.
One of our favorite parts of traveling is meeting all the wonderful people. By living on the property and running the lodge, we're able to bring that aspect of travel right to our own back yard! It's such a pleasure to meet the people who stay here, and to assist them in maximizing their time in Seward.
We love the outdoors... and whenever we're not working on projects around the house, you can find us hiking, biking, running, fishing, kayaking, or even strumming our instruments around a campfire. Life is good in Seward, and we hope to share that with you!!
One of our favorite parts of traveling is meeting all the wonderful people. By living on the property and running the lodge, we're able to bring that aspect of travel right to our own back yard! It's such a pleasure to meet the people who stay here, and to assist them in maximizing their time in Seward.
We love the outdoors... and whenever we're not working on projects around the house, you can find us hiking, biking, running, fishing, kayaking, or even strumming our instruments around a campfire. Life is good in Seward, and we hope to share that with you!!
Why they chose this property
We were both originally drawn to Seward for the kayaking and the lifestyle. Landing at Kayak Adventures in 2002, we quickly realized how much we loved sharing this natural playground with others. That winter we purchased the business, and decided to make Seward our home. We lived in the tiny kayak shop for five summers... sharing the space with many guides, customers, dogs, etc. In 2007, we decided it was time to find our own space. And so we found this log home! It needed lots of work, but was well-built and spoke to us immediately. In June 2007, we moved in and began running it as a B&B. In 2015, we transitioned to offering the home as a vacation rental.
What makes this property unique
Come stay at the lodge, and in an instant you'll know why we purchased this log home. The quality and beauty of construction, the feeling of warmth and home, the space and light, the deck and hot tub, the location... the list goes on and on. We knew this was the property for us the minute we walked through the door in 2007. We bought the house with the intention of sharing it with others, and it's truly perfect for traveling groups.
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