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Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska!

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A snowy mountain landscape with evergreen trees and a clear blue sky.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A backyard with a wooden bench, a swing set, and a view of mountains and a rainbow.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a dishwasher.
A bed with a wooden frame and a mountain-themed bedspread.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • 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 Chugach National Forest
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Seward, AK
  • Place, Bear Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom # 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska!

Located just 7 miles outside of Seward Alaska in the Bear Lake subdivision. Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska. Guests can hike the nearby trails, watch the eagles soar, view fish and sometimes bears at the Bear Lake Weir, or visit any of the many local attractions.

An upstairs apartment with 1200 square feet of private space. We offer our guests clean, comfortable and spacious accommodations. The apartment features 3 bedrooms,1 bathroom, a full kitchen, dining room, living room and laundry. We will do our best to help you enjoy your visit to beautiful Seward Alaska!

This is an upstairs apartment. Owners reside in the apartment below the unit. In previous years the lower unit was the rental. All reviews dated prior to 2022 were related to the lower unit.

Please note that the stated room rate is based on double occupancy (2 people). There is a $25 per person per night fee for each additional guest after 2 and the property sleep up to 6 people.
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
$25 fee per person after two; including children
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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
No Fish Cleaning

Important information

You need to know

Property # 592240vb
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
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 apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Seward, AK

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Exit Glacier - 28 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tidewater Taphouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Thai Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Chugach National Forest and Bear Lake. Seward Boat Harbor and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very nice and was great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, quiet place in a beautiful setting. Clean rooms, nice kitchen and a great living room to be with friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Hosts were friendly and amazing. Would stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location for all adventures in the Seward / Kenai Fjords area. Quiet location with all of the needed amenities. I would definitely recommend this location for anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large & comfortable space. Had everything we needed for our stay. We did experience noise coming from the house below - we could hear snoring. The smell of smoke was also a bit stronger than we would have preferred (one of our party has severe asthma). Safe neighbourhood a short drive from town. Host was friendly & responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was very clean. Information book was outdated and we couldn’t find sheets for the 5th person sleeping on the futon. Nice to sleep with windows open to hear the river in the background.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa has a beautiful home that we thoroughly enjoyed. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The neighborhood is quiet, peaceful, and felt very safe. The view of the snow-capped mountains from the living room window was absolutely stunning. The rooms are spacious, beautifully furnished, and very comfortable. The beds are authentic wood made and so comfortable.We truly loved our stay and look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very quiet and hosts were great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seward Stay

Nice place - just like staying in our own home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Quiet, and peaceful! We would stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean, great beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean, comfortable beds excellent

Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
6 adults stayed here in July as a hub for fishing trips. Everything was nice, check-in easy, and communication with Melissa was prompt.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay in Seward

Great apartment perfect place to explore Seward!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant stay

It was exactly as described and the accommodations were very nice. I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property; exactly what we were needing for a 3 day stay in Seward. Extremely quiet and only a short drive to downtown Seward. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Comfortable, clean home. Perfect for our family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place, great host.

Enjoyed it. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was wonderfully helpful. The apartment was in pristine condition -both in upkeep and cleanliness. Our days were LONG as we were trying to take in as much of Alaska as possible during our family's short stay. We heard nothing from our hosts family. We only hope we were quiet enough that we didn't disturb their sleep, as our space was over their living space. We tried to leave everything in great shape, except for washing the linens and towels. Hope that wasn't required. If we ever get to come back to Alaska, specifically to Seward, we would hope this place was available for our dates --might even arrange our schedule around availability!!!Thank you ever so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

We had a great stay. The hosts were great. Comfortable lodging and amazing scenery. Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean. Well stocked. Quiet. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very functional stay!

We really enjoyed our stay in Seward. The house was very large for us, 2 couples, with a nice size kitchen and dining room and a comfortable couch in the family room. The beds were very comfortable. I would highly recommend this place to other visitors!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing find!

This is such a wonderful property. I'm so glad we stayed here. It was a beautiful location and felt very private and secluded. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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I'm glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tiehacker

Great place to stay. Host was amazing and the location perfect!! Loved the salmon weir !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Schutter

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Owners Melissa and Jeff Schutter both grew up and raised two children in Seward. We love Alaska and the outdoors. We spend as much of our free time as possible enjoying the great outdoors of Alaska fishing, camping, hiking, ATV riding and snowmobile riding. We offer our guests complete privacy. However, we are happy to recommend activities and places to visit and share stories if we happen to meet.

Why they chose this property

Tiehacker Lodging is nestled in a private subdivision away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown area. With majestic views and wildlife viewing, this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska.

What makes this property unique

Keyless entry, majestic views.

Languages:

English

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