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History, Views, Charm and Perfect Location!

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Ocean view

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 and a Gas BBQ out back.

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.

Keywords: views, House, charm, cottage,vacation rental,downtown

Property manager

Tanguy Libbrecht

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Exterior

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Fishing, Skate park, library, ice cream close by.

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 and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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History, Views, Charm and Perfect Location! Seward

About the neighborhood

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Seward, AK

What's nearby

  • Seward Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Highliner Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Street Creamery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Thai Kitchen - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in the heart of Seward, this vacation home is steps from Seward Waterfront Park, Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center, and Seward Community Library & Museum. Chugach Heritage Center and Alaska SeaLife Center are also within 5 minutes.

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History, Views, Charm and Perfect Location! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 148 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

The house was clean, beds comfortable, check out process easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

Great location!!! Nice view of the bay and walking distance to restaurants or a stroll along the waterfront
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

All was good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Awesome 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Nice house, clean and convenient to area attractions. The owner was very helpful and courteous and went out of his way to ensure everything was satisfactory. Hopefully we will be back soon. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

6/10

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

10/10

This home is the perfect place to stay for a couple of nights when in Seward. We spent 2 nights as we were in Seward for a cruise and wanted something that had a kitchen so we could cook our own light meal due to dietary restrictions. The kitchen was super clean with everything labeled and in its proper place. The rooms were well appointed with clean sheets and linens. for the bathrooms. The view of Resurrection bay from the dining table Was amazing. Check-in and Check-out instructions were very clear. Plenty of parking space both in front of the house and on the side. We will definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Right in the heart of downtown Seward. The property owner stopped by to introduce himself as we arrived which was super welcoming. Good size. Can fit 5 people comfortably, 6 if someone is willing to sleep on the couch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10

This is an older property in the old part of Seward close to everything. Great decor and use of the space to make it very comfortable and relaxing. The only thing that would be nice is laundry but certainly not a deal breaker. Owner communication was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This house was perfect for our ladies weekend in Seward, 7 total. We really enjoyed our stay in this cozy downtown house. It is located in a convenient spot just up the street from the Sea life center. The living room was great for us to hang out and play games. The kitchen was perfect for us to be able to make all of our meals. I would definitely recommend this rental and I hope to return in the future. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

10/10

*This is THE place to stay in Seward for large families or groups!* Steps from the water, library, food, shops, playground. The location can’t be beat. The house has a great view of the water, is extremely clean, and perfectly set up for a VRBO stay. The downstairs bedroom with en-suite 3/4 bath was cozy. The upstairs room with queen and a twin bed were perfect for our stay. Also, a bed nook with twin was great for our oldest little to stay comfy. The kitchen has everything you need for preparing a meal, and back deck with large gas grill was great for cooking fish.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We have stayed here as a group of ladies a few years back and were excited to be back. The house was wonderful. It is very charming and suited our group of 5/6 ladies perfectly. We fight over the bunk room which is so special. Since we had incredible 65 degree weather the back deck with both views of water and mountains were perfect. The best thing about this property is location. Once you park you don't have to drive to get to the main spots in 'downtown'. You can squeeze 8 people in the house, however it was perfect for our size of group.

8/10

We loved this home in the historic center. For a 100 year old home, it was in pretty good shape. Yeah, it needs some maintenance, but overall, it is well equipped, and the location cannot be beat. Less than a minute walk and you are waterfront at mile 0 of the Ididarod Trail. Gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains. Probably time for new mattresses, but overall a perfect place in a perfect setting. 1000% better than any motel experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10

We had 5 people for 2 nights… I called the manager about extra towels and was told there were plenty enough …8 face towels and 8 bath towels… there were in fact 6 face towels and 8 bath towels… he was not very friendly on the phone…..our family took multiple showers because of hiking and stuff and in all Fairness he offered to get them if we didn’t like wet towels lying around… for the cost of this VRBO we thought it should have been cleaner ….
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10

Our fishing group had reserved this cottage for 2 nights. We found the house to be small and dungy. The bathrooms were very small with curling tile on the floor. We turned on the heat but the smell of the furnace was so bad we had to open all the windows and went without heat rather than endure the smell. We definitely would not recommend this home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

I must say the location is nice, 2 blocks from sea life center and ocean view from the porch. It's still far from the harbor on the quite side of the town. But, to be frank, though I know everything is expensive in Alaska, with 2 other nice rental at this trip with lower price, my expectation is high for this one. What I saw is a lot different from the picture on the web, the furnitures is as old as this house, the windows can not be closed. And the smell of the old house. If not considering the average hotel rate of Seward, I would give this house a poor rating.

8/10

This is our second time staying at the property. As mentioned, the location is superb. Morning and evening walks along Resurrection Bay are spectacular. This time we saw stellar sea lions frequently in the water close to the walking path. One evening we watched a humpback whale feeding for at least an hour mostly within 50 yards of the shore. The house is walkable to numerous restaurants, food trucks, and coffee shops. While we drove to the harbor for whale watching boats you could walk it in 15-20 minutes. The house continues to offer a wonderfully equipped kitchen with all you need to cook meals. We would buy fish at the J Dock seafood market and cook up at the house. The Wi-Fi worked great and the TV has Roku. The house also is stocked with K-cups for morning coffee. The host is very communicative. The only negative is the bathroom on the main floor, which in our opinion, should be renovated to be in keeping with the rest of the house and to get a 5-star rating.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10

Overall, we enjoyed the property. The house was advertised as historic, which it definitely is. Unfortunately, some of the historic features are a bit challenging, or could be for certain travelers. The kids did not mind the stairs, but they’re quite steep and might be difficult for some. Similarly, the water pressure in the showers was fairly low and there was not a lot of hot water. The views are amazing, the beds comfy, and the blinds kept it pretty dark which we appreciated! While I love the concept of sharing leftover items in the fridge, I did throw out a few funky smelling items. It would be helpful to have a sharpie to date items so the next person can have an idea of the freshness. Regarding cleaning, the house was very clean but there were a few details that could’ve been better, such as used bars of soaps in the shower and a coffee machine filled with grinds. I did not call to have these things addressed as they were minor, but perhaps they will be better noted in the future. Overall, happy with our stay and the location was perfect; just outside main part of town but easily walkable to great restaurants, etc
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023