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History, Views, Charm and Perfect Location!

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A hotel with a mountain backdrop, featuring a multi-story building with balconies and a snow-covered landscape.
New kitchen!
Bay room view
View from front entry
The “Bay room” with a view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Seward Waterfront Park
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Seward, AK
  • Place, Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alaska SeaLife Center
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bay view Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Clipppershio Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

History, Views, Charm and Perfect Location!

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.

Views from Upstairs loft and from your dining room. Step out our front door for a breathtaking view literally a few steps From 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, the skate park or to skip rocks at the waterfront 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.

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!

Six to seven is most we accommodate ideally.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fishing, Skate park, library, ice cream close by.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no cleaning of fish inside or around the house
No smoking or vaping in house or on grounds

Important information

You need to know

Property # 157896vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Seward

Located in Seward, this holiday home is in the city centre. Seward Boat Harbor and Exit Glacier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kenai Fjords National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Seward, AK

What's nearby

  • Seward Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seward Community Library & Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woody's Thai Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tidewater Taphouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cookery - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is History, Views, Charm and Perfect Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at History, Views, Charm and Perfect Location!?

As of 29 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at History, Views, Charm and Perfect Location! on 22 Oct 2026 start from £463, 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.

How much is parking at History, Views, Charm and Perfect Location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at History, Views, Charm and Perfect Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at History, Views, Charm and Perfect Location!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is History, Views, Charm and Perfect Location! located?

Located in the heart of Seward, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seward Waterfront Park and Seward Boat Harbor. Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Seward Community Library & Museum are just steps away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 164 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very cute home. It has been decorated, and a lot of thought went into the oceanic theme. Our family loved this place and would come here again! The host thinks of everything and the location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great size for our family and location was wonderful. Had all the amenities we needed. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This quaint, local home was the perfect place for our family of 6! We loved the authentic charm and history, and the views from the home of the Bay are amazing! There isn't much storage, but the thoughtful touches (coffee bar, bathroom items) were great. The home is in a great location for walking downtown and to the playground and waterfront. We hope to return someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were lots of fun games to play. Walking distance to many fun locations. Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best place to stay in Seward! Could walk to the beach and sea life center easily. Beautiful house! Love the surprise nook room! Love the view! Will check k for this house again when I go back! My favorite part is watching the sea lions and otters from the window!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Would definitely recommend and would stay again. Close to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and communication with the host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I loved this vintage house in Seward! It was so convenient to walk to all the major attractions in Seward (Resurrection Bay, coastal walkway, aquarium, downtown stores and restaurants/eateries, Mt. Marathon, boat harbor....) and a perfect size home for our family. We especially appreciated and enjoyed the charm and character of this authentic old home and the view of Resurrection Bay was a bonus. It was very clean and there was plenty of spaces for our family to spread out which was delightful. The renovated kitchen was extremely nice and stocked exceptionally well with dishes, appliances and baking/cooking accessories. The dining room with the LARGE dining room table was a fabulous spot to enjoy a home-cooked meal or just have a real conversation at the beginning and end of the day. The beds were very comfortable and having two bathrooms was a real luxury. In addition to the awesome house, the host, Sebastien, was a welcome complement as well. Sebastien was outstanding.... he was very accessible, quick to answer our calls, and incredibly helpful! When we notified him that the outside grill was out of propane, within a few hours he was at our door delivering us a new one! I highly recommend this quaint and charming home for your Seward get-away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertise, location great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect everything was as posted. Great location. Clean and had everything we needed !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli R.

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

Excellant stay

The house was clean, beds comfortable, check out process easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2020
Thank you for your kind words and your business!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Great location!!

Great location!!! Nice view of the bay and walking distance to restaurants or a stroll along the waterfront
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2022
Thank you Diane!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house! It has so much historical charm and the location can’t be beat. It’s right in the downtown, which is so cute and there is so much to see, all of it walkable. The owner was quick and responsive to all of our needs. We had a great stay in Seward and would highly recommend this rental. We are a family of 5 and fit very comfortably in this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

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

Great Location

Functional house that met all our needs within walking distance to downtown Seward
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan M.

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

Great location nice home

All was good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you for your kind comments!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessie D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, great hosts

Cute little house perfectly located with a fantastic host who was responsive and helpful. We didn’t spend much time in the house, but it was loaded with games and TV/wifi options. This was our first experience using VRBO and the hosts made it an easy process.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you for your nice comments !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

Location

Loved this historic home built in 1905. Located in the quaint town of Seward. Walking distance to the Sea Life Center, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris S.

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

Wonderful stay

Great location. We enjoyed being so close to the park. Across the street a good place for breakfast or lunch and sit out on deck. The house was well supplied and full of old time charm. Kitchen up to date and lots of room if you want to cook The kids were upstairs and loved their space. We would recommend this spot to all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack G.

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

Bucket list trip

Was great for 2 couples. Could walk to town with many restaurants to chose from. Very short walk to the water. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

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

Steward house

Great location! Older home with charm and a lovely view from the dining room to the bay. Easy walk to the shops and restaurants and a very short drive to the harbor. Worked well for two couples traveling together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

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

Seward

Property was perfect for what we needed. Location was excellent and within walking distance to downtown and harbor. Even though it was an older home, it was very functional and kitchen had everything we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maricel M.

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

Amazing stay!

The house was very convenient to town and other activities in the area! Perfect for families, especially with young children. We appreciated the recommendations to visit the local library next door, along with the neighborhood park and Lowell Point beach area. Our kids enjoyed the selection of games available to play too. Kitchen was fully stocked and there was plenty of room for our multi-generation family of 8. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2023
Thank you, Maricel and family for staying with us and for enjoying our home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duke K.

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

59th Wedding Anniversary

Awesome 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Convenient place

This is a convenient location. No bells or whistles in this older home, but has a beautiful view of the water and is an easy walk to shops etc. we’ve suggested some updating to the owners, but if you’re looking for adequate lodging that is close to a good portion of Seward’s shops, this is a good fit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndi P.

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

Late Season Family Celebration Stay

Again, Tanguy has aided us in creating great family memories and a comfortable stay. He worked with me in figuring out how to accommodate us and I truly appreciate it. Mostly everything we needed to cook and get cozy was provided, the view as always, soothing and the location unbeatable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sebastien Libbrecht

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I am originally from Texas, but I fell in love with the wilderness and wildlife in Alaska. I enjoy relaxing and watching the seagulls and eagles.

Why they chose this property

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.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to everything downtown. Quiet, convenient location in a charming seaside home. Home has a warm, historic feel without being formal.

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