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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

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

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

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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

Map
Seward, AK

What's nearby

  • Seward Waterfront Park - 1 min walk
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 2 min walk
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 4 min walk
  • Mount Marathon - 2 min drive
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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.

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 Excellent

Mehul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and perfect place to stay in Seward
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 Excellent

chris S., Palm Harbor, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Functional house that met all our needs within walking distance to downtown Seward
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

James C.

Very expensive for quality
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

10/10 Excellent

Lyndi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jack G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Duke K.

Liked: Cleanliness
59th Wedding Anniversary
Awesome 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K., O'Fallon, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Seward is Best Place if you love Alaska Wildlife!
Two couples rented this house for 5 nights before boarding our Celebrity cruise. We flew into Anchorage and hired SalmonBerry tours to take the 4 of us to Seward, stopping at the Wildlife Conservation Center, for lunch & Bear Creek Weir. Our friends stayed upstairs with their own bathroom and TV. We stayed downstairs with a bathroom adjoining our bedroom. It's an old house that has been mostly redone. The kitchen was perfect for our needs & had good supply of pots, dishes & seasonings. The dual coffee maker used kcups as well as ground coffee & owner privided nice selection of k-cups. Nice dining room & living room, tons of games, books. The dresser in downstairs bedroom was filled with pillows and the closet filled with an extra mattress. The host supplied shampoo, conditioner & body wash which was great. The location is perfect since we didn't rent a car. We could easily walk to restaurants and a health food store. We walked a short distance to the SeaLife Center which we loved and appreciated the discount the host gave us. We could also take free shuttle from the SeaLife center & it even took all our luggage to the cruise port when we left. We walked to the harbor & Safeway..but it was a longer walk. The absolute highlight of our stay was our 8 1/2 hour Wildlife cruise with Major Marine & we appreciated the discount our host provided. Very fun way to experience a bit of Alaska!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice K., Leesburg, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Carol K., Glastonbury

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location and good experience
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

8/10 Good

craig g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location in Seward
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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun times despite bad weather
As is the gamble with two days in Seward, you never really know what you are going to get in regard to weather so we ultimately spent several days eating out and at the house. The house is historic in feel in that it is nothing flashy but has tons of neat character. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maricel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Julie B.

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

8/10 Good

Louis M., Homer, AK

Cozy Stay
Everything worked well in the house. The kitchen was functional, the heater kept us warm, and the large dinning room table and living room suited us well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenniefer C., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home with an even better host
My husband and me stayed in this home in homer for our anniversary and it was amazing, the house is decorated with so many historical objects it is like being in your own museum, the views of the bay are spectacular, you can walk to pretty much everything and the host was great!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Charming
This property was perfect for the four of us. We are 2 couples (sisters and our hubbies). Location was great! The only cons were the downstairs bedroom was really tiny as was the en-suite. We are in Alaska for 15 days, therefore we have a LOT of luggage with no place to put anything. That being said, I would definitely stay here again. The kitchen was fully stocked, and there were plenty of towels for the bathrooms. We loved the cozy vibe of the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really Close to Water
Really close to water - so we were able to cross the street and see a pair of sea otters swimming in water and running on beach; lots of rain so it was good we had nice accommodations. Quite close to Exit Glacier and we also went on a cruise. The local grocery store (Safeway) isn't too far away, but you'll need to drive. For those that eat out, many restaurants are within walking distance (<5 min). Our family of 6 enjoyed this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sally P.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 night stay for group of 4
Cozy cottage with well equipped kitchen. Need to take the shuttle to grocery. Very responsive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location, home was clean, owner was easy to work with
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

8/10 Good

Daniel S., Circleville

Disliked: Cleanliness
Charming house in a great location
Unfortunately, a cleaning issue can set a bad tone for an otherwise wonderful experience. When we arrived, we had concerns about the cleanliness of the property. We contacted the manager immediately and he re-cleaned the house. Unfortunately, he also made statements like "it is really hard to vacuum this carpet" and "the vacuum does not work well." While I am sure that these issues can be frustrating, they do not lower expectations and a carpet should be clean when renters arrive. It was clean after he "re-cleaned" the house. Similarly, he attributed concerns about other areas (we needed 3 cleaning wipes for the coffee station alone) to the house being old. I grew up in a house 25 years older than this one and things did not get dirty within hours after cleaning. That being said, the problem was resolved by a "re-cleaning" and the house was charming and convenient. We were able to walk to the Sea Life Center, along the beach and to multiple shops and restaurants. The view of the bay was a nice added touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family of five adults enjoy vrbo
I was lucky to fill a spot where a cancellation had occurred. Renting a house far exceeded a hotel and the location was ideal. Tanguy made some excellent restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022