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

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Welcome to Bear Paw Lodge in Seward, Alaska!

Our home is custom built from local logs, taking over ten years to construct.

Enjoy the spacious deck with hot tub, dining table, and grill.

Soak away your cares at the end of the day in our spacious 6-person hot tub.

The creativity in the log construction even makes the entry way impressive!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Seward, AK

Seward Boat Harbor7 min drive
Seward Waterfront Park8 min drive
Alaska SeaLife Center10 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

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

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 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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Ocean view

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

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

Only people listed on the rental agreement are allowed use of the property and amenities... a maximum of 10 people (adults and all children included).

We ask that all shoes are left by the front door, and no shoes are worn in the house.

Use of the hot tub and bunk bed are at your own risk. Please see our rental agreement for age limitations for the hot tub.

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

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 Chugach National Forest 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.

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Seward, AK

What's nearby

Seward Boat Harbor - 7 min drive
Seward Waterfront Park - 8 min drive
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 9 min drive
Alaska SeaLife Center - 10 min drive
Kenai Fjords National Park - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪Woody's Thai Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
‪The Cookery - ‬9 min drive
‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
‪The Highliner Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward! on Aug 16, 2024 start from $1,133.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Seward vacation home is located in a rural location, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Chugach National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alaska SeaLife Center and Seward Waterfront Park. Mount Marathon and Seward Community Library & Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

Jul 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Jul 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Jul 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Jul 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Jul 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Jun 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Jun 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Jun 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Sep 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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 traveler

Sep 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sep 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Aug 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Aug 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Aug 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Aug 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Fantastic

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cole S.

Aug 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Aug 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura D., Rochester

Aug 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

Wendy was a superior host. Her communication was spot on. The home is an incredible work of art. One can truly appreciate all the hard work and dedication that went into the restoration. The location is very peaceful. Tons of amenities. Accurate description. You can not go wrong renting this home. Would return in heartbeat! Thank you Wendy for hospitality and sharing your beautiful home. We sincerely appreciated it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy P.

Jul 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience!

We loved every thing about our stay at Bear Paw Lodge. The small details definitely set you apart from any VRBO I have ever stayed in. Than you for your hospitality and I am glad I was able to meet you in person. I would love to make it back again some day.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Orlando, Fl

Jul 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

Huge spacious house. Great for large group.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian E., Dallas Texas

Jul 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this cabin!

We had a great stay and loved that the property was in Seward, but away from the campground and craziness that comes with the Fourth of July. We loved the hot tub and the space of the cabin was great. It was SUPER well equipped specifically the kitchen and made it easy to cook meals and prepare food. There are specific rules about guest limits and use of amenities so make sure to know your exact group size when booking. Also some of the checkout steps took a little time so make sure to plan ahead for the time needed. We would stay here again and thought the cabin was beautiful. The owners were also very quick in replying and helpful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Jul 20, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cabin in Woods

Our family had a wonderful visit. The cabin was so cute and had everything we needed for a perfect time in Seward.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Jul 20, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

This is a great place to stay if you’re visiting Seward with a family or larger group of people. Amazing log cabin located close to town in a quiet neighborhood. Lots of room. Clean. Great deck & hot tub. Wendy, the owner, is a great communicator. She’s helpful and attentive & seems to genuinely care about her guests. Check in / out was easy. I can’t say enough about this place!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Jul 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multi-generational family vacation

We loved experiencing this true log cabin. Thank you for including the book you created on the history of the home, that was fun to read. The location was great for going to Seward or Exit Glacier. The home has lots of towels, we really appreciated that! It was a lot bigger than we expected. We also had fun playing some of the games provided. Everything was there that we needed. It was a beautiful home. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi G.

Jul 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

Our family of 4 stayed at Bear Paw Lodge for 3 nights. This house is huge and the cleanest rental we have ever stayed at. Wendy has gone above and beyond with directions on how to use just about everything, which makes things a bit easier. The Lodge is beautiful and has lots of space. It was a bit of a splurge for the 4 of us (as it sleeps many more) but we were coming from a week in a small cabin in Denali and we all were happy to have some space. The lodge is not far from town but out of the thick of people, which we appreciate. It's kind of nestled in the trees. We even watched a mama moose with her calf mosey around the yard one morning. The washer and dryer are huge and were a welcome sight! It rained a lot while we were there and while my husband did enjoy a dip in the hot tub, we didn't use the deck at all. But it is very nice! I loved the pictures on the walls, which looked like most were personally taken. Highly recommend this lodge and host! Thank you, Wendy!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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!!

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.