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Bear Paw Lodge : Custom-built log home only 4 miles from downtown Seward!

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A log cabin with a green roof, large windows, and a deck with potted plants.
A rustic log cabin with a porch and a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by tall trees and a gravel driveway.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a wooden staircase.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a balcony.
A log cabin interior with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Seward, AK
  • Place, Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

1 Single 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

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About the area

Seward

Located in Seward, this holiday 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. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Seward, AK

What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tidewater Taphouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Thai Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 239 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and great location. Hosts were wonderful. Would return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2026
Thanks so much for posting a review for us! It was really wonderful having you all here, and I truly enjoyed hearing about your adventures each day. I'm so glad you enjoyed the home... and we'd love to have you all back any time! Safe travels onward..... With gratitude, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wendy was a fantastic host and accommodated us with a difficult arrival. The place was amazingly clean and well set up for all our needs. I wish we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2026
I wish you could have stayed longer, too! It was a whirlwind, but we were so happy to meet you all and to be able to host you as you started your Alaskan vacation. Thank you so much for taking a moment to post a review... and please do come back again! Next time for longer! Many thanks, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wendy was amazing to work with! This place os amazing! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2026
Oh, thank YOU for choosing to stay with us! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you back here again one day. It was a pleasure to meet you all and host you here. With gratitude, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home, highly recommend it and the owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2026
Thanks so much for taking the time to post a review for us. We're so glad you all enjoyed the home. It was a pleasure to host you all and we look forward to having you back sometime! With gratitude, Wendy & Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wendy and Dave were fantastic hosts with a beautiful cabin. It was absolutely perfect. Hope it is still available in a few years when we return for our next fishing adventure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2026
It was so wonderful having you all here, and we're so happy you all had such a great time in Seward! So much fishing success! We can't wait to host you again in the future. Wendy & Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our experience at Bear Paw Lodge could not have been better. The facilities were well-maintained and clean; host Wendy was so helpful and accommodating . Our kids and grandkids used the hot tub every night! The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do in the Seward area. We have never rented a VRBO before, but would certainly do so again based on this experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2026
Oh, thank you so much for posting such a kind review! We're so glad you all took advantage of the hot tub and other amenities and enjoyed your stay! It was a pleasure to have you here. Please come back and see us again soon! We'd love to host you again. Many thanks, Wendy & Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay and our hosts were very attentive. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay in our home! We'd love to have you all back any time.... Many thanks, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was spectacular. It was immaculate. We had seven people staying in the lodge for over a week and nobody got in any bodies way. Everyone loved the fireplace and it was on constantly to give you a warm and cozy feeling. The kitchen was utilized daily for both breakfast and dinner. What a nice way to start the day with either pancakes or scrambled eggs. Overall, all seven of us said it was by far the nicest place they had ever stayed. The lodge was worth every penny we paid for it. It certainly was a welcome addition to our vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a kind and thoughtful review for us! This right here is why we love doing what we do. It's such a pleasure to host lovely people and do our best to make your time in Seward not only comfortable, but memorable. We truly enjoyed having you all here and hope you'll come back our way again one day. So grateful, Wendy & Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was unbelievably beautiful, and our host Wendy was fantastic, easy to communicate with and super accommodating. The location was close to our fishing charters and that made loading up and getting going easy. Lots of places to hike and beautiful places to see! (If that’s your thing )This would be a great place for a family, we had 3 couples and if we didn’t each want our own restroom, it would have been great for more people. We stayed in the upstairs room that had two queens, a large futon and private bath. The laundry room was a great feature, and appreciated the laundry soap provided, super clean. The signage was awesome, the fireplace was beautiful and warm as well.Not that Wendy can control the weather but we felt blessed that we had a great rain free visit, couldn’t ask for anything more!THANKS AGAIN!!!Ron and Shari Ung
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2026
Aw, thank you so much for taking the time to make this post! We loved having all of you here and getting to hear about your adventures each day. I'm so happy you enjoyed the home, the space, and the amenities. Please come back again soon! With gratitude, Wendy & Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at many vacation rentals all over the USA and this one was probably the best one. It is immaculate and the pictures really don’t do it justice. It is a beautiful log cabin in a serene, wooded area. Wendy is a top-notch hostess and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. She is super organized and has everything labeled so that things can be found easily. They obviously take excellent care of the house. I would highly recommend this house to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2026
Oh, we're so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the home to be clean and comfortable! It was such a pleasure to be part of your Alaskan vacation, and we really loved meeting you all and having you here. We definitely hope you'll be back again in the future! Many thanks for your kind words and for taking such excellent care of our home. Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place and conveniently located
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
We really appreciate you taking a moment to post a review for us - and we're so glad you enjoyed your stay. We loved having you all here and hope you'll come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and spacious, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much for taking a moment to leave us a review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time in our home, and we hope you'll come back soon! All the best, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

Beautiful and clean home in a peaceful setting. Loved every moment of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
Andrea, We so appreciate you taking the time to write a review - and we're really happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at our home in Seward. We welcome you back any time! With gratitude, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place, looking forward to staying there on another trip to Alaska

Would love to stay there again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to post a nice review! We'd love to have you back, and hope to hear from you again in the future. It was a pleasure to have you there. All the best, Wendy & Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabin!Wendy is great host, keeps place in top notch condition. Second time staying at the Bear Paw Lodge, and when I came back to Seward I will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
Steve, It was so great having you back here again, and what a wonderful group of people you were traveling with! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to hosting you yet again in the future! With gratitude, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed our home, and please do come back again soon! Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a lovely time in Seward!

Beautiful space with great amenities! This was the perfect home base for exploring Seward and the national park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2025
Max, It was such a pleasure to have you all here to kick off the season with us this summer! I'm so happy to know you enjoyed your stay, and please do come back and stay with us again soon. We'd love that! With gratitude, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was incredibly well maintained and had everything we needed to feel comfortable. Wendy was available and helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully equipped and clean log cabin house Very close to Seward but not in town. Family group. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2025
We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your time at our home! We really loved meeting you all and having you here. Please do come and stay with us again soon! All the best, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything exceeded my expectations. We had exactly what we needed and more. Our stay here really added to our trip and it quickly felt like home. Wendy was great and we would have happily stayed much longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Karen, It was such a treat having you all here, and we're so happy you all enjoyed our home and had a great time in Seward! We appreciate you taking the time to post a review, and we hope you'll come back and see us soon! Thanks so much, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway at the foot of Kenai Fjords

Clean luxury cabin for a group trip to Seward! The host was helpful and available, and the cabin is a great place to cook out and use the hot tub during the midnight sun. Very comfortable with short drive to Seward town and Kenai Fjords. Can easily fit a large group comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Daniel, Thanks so much for taking a moment to leave us a review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time in our home and were able to take advantage of the amenities we offer. All the best, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seward Getaway

Such an excellent property with tons of thoughtful touches and minutes from downtown Seward. We had a wonderful time enjoying the lodge feel and relaxing in the hot tub after two days of outdoor adventures. Communication with hosts was excellent and checkin in and out was a breeze. Have already recommended the property to other friends and family wanting to come to Seward in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2025
Phil, We're so glad to hear that you had such a wonderful stay in our home! We were sorry to miss you this time around, but I enjoyed corresponding with you and I hope we'll see you again sometime soon. Thank you for taking the time to post a review for us, and also for spreading the word! With gratitude, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning, beautiful! Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Henry, It was great to have you all here this past week, and we're so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! Please do come back and stay with us again soon... we'd love that! With gratitude, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to relax and feel at home.

Place was great for us to relax after all the exhausting work we put into our vacation. Felt at home and the hosts were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2022
Hi Mark, Thanks so much for taking a moment to post a review for us! We loved having you all on the property, and we're so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to meet you all, and we hope you'll be back again one day! Many thanks, Wendy & Dave