"Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in.

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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"Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in. Cabin in Seward
Fireplace, books
4.7
Outstanding(121 Reviews)

Cabin in Seward, AK

6 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this cabin rental

"Jack London's Cabin" is a genuine hand-hewn, hand-built, 10 inch thick logs, two-story Alaskan 20' x 20' cabin, created and build by its owners, Yvon & Janet. The logs create a well insulated, comfortable, quiet, peaceful, and is in a most private dwelling environment. A router is installed for free WIFI.

Completed in 2010, nestled amongst the tall Alaskan Spruce trees, "Jack London's Cabin" is our most popular "get-away-home, away-from-home" within a quaint, strong, secure, semi-isolated environment. It is located kitty-corner across the road from Le Barn Appetit Inn & Creperie, which Janet owns and operates. This is where you will find us daily, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Our Creperie is open to the general public and we offer our Cabin guests & Inn guests a 20% discount if they choose to have Crepes with us!

Also @ our Creperie & Inn property is our outdoor roofed fire pit with wood provided. There are 3 picnic tables for your use when grilling your dinner meals.

On the ground floor of "Jack London's Cabin' is the kitchen with a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, microwave, heating plate for induction cooking, kitchen drawers and cupboards supplied with cooking pans, dishes, utensils and kitchen towels. The kitchen sink, private bathroom, shower stall and bathroom sink all have unlimited hot water-on-demand. There are drinking jars above the microwave, and coffee cups hanging from the stainless steel coffee cup rack.

To the right is a broom/dust-pan, a large garbage can, and a vacuum cleaner as needed. There is a dumpster for emptying your garbage when checking out, and as needed, located kitty-corner across the street from the Cabin on our Creperie property that you may always use when needed.

The bathroom door is a metal door with a large mirror on the inside of it. The shower stall is new & modern. Our efficiently flushing toilet has a higher seat, which is specially comfortable for adults. The sink cabinet & drawers have extra toilet paper, soap and cleaning supplies. The bathroom shelving has amble amount of towels, hand towels, wash cloths, an after your shower floor rug, and a hair-dryer.

The dining/living area has a round solid oak table with four oak chairs. There is a full futon that makes into a bed. Located next to the Futon against the south 10 " thick log wall is an early American china-hutch with a slew of "Jack London's" novels, playing cards, and many treasures that "Jack London" COULD have collected on his adventuresome travels. Located in the lower cabinets of the hutch are pillows, sheets, blanket & the bedding for the Futon. We have black out shades for those who are not used to our Alaskan longer days.

Next to the hutch, on the south wall, is a rocking glider chair. Under the south window is our "too-efficient" oil-fed Toyo stove, if needed. However, our "Jack London's Cabin" is so well insulated from the 10" thick logs that the heater is kept at a very low heat, and/or turned off during the summer months, but used in the cooler fall time.

Next to the Toyo heater on the right, is tall wooden-made floor lamp created with parts of the stem of a boat keel from the Orient. The hat shape on top of the lamp looks like an oriental hat. "Jack London must have located this in a very far away Asian seaport!

To the right of the entry before the stairway to the second floor bedroom is a lazy-boy chair with a small table with a lamp. To the right is a small closet rod to hang jackets and hats.

Upstairs, on the second floor across the room under the window is a night stand with a lamp on it. On the left of the night stand is the queen bed, and the king bed is located to the right of the night stand. There is a decorative early American style curtain which hangs from the ceiling between the two beds to provide extra privacy if needed.

On the south wall, is an electric fireplace that can be used for heat and/or just for atmosphere. To the right is a vintage secretariat desk and a chair. There is an antique butter-churner and a rocking chair. Moving to the right is a working convenience sink, with hot-water on demand, and a vintage standing towel rack with a towel and wash cloth. This is an excellent place for brushing teeth and getting needed water during the night. To the right of the stairwell on the wall is a mirror for hair-combing, or putting on make-up. Located below is an antique seaman's traveling trunk that "Jack London" could have used at sea (currently it holds our extra bed-linens). On the right of the chest, on the north wall are two rocking chairs separated by a small table with a lamp.

The second floor bedroom walls are decorated with a genuine bear-hide, a genuine moose horn rack, and a pair of genuine snow-shoes. "Jack London's Cabin" sleeps up to 6 people, has internet, but no television. We find that most people visiting Seward are so busy enjoying the outside wilderness and wildlife, that television deters them from their true Alaskan remote experience. Besides, during "Jack London's" time period, television did not exist, as he was so busy with all his worldly wild-life travels.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking

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Reviews

4.7
Outstanding(121 Reviews)
5.0
Sep 2024
My new wife and I loved staying here for our honeymoon. The cabin was super cool and had just what we needed. To cook bigger meals, though, we ended up using the campfire across the street at the host's main property and cooked over that using a cooking grate, which made the food taste awesome. It's close to everything, and if this is still here in exactly 10 years, we'll be staying here again. :)
5.0
Sep 2024
This place was a cozy cabin very close to all the attractions at Seward. My entire family loved the location and overall feel of the place. We would definitely come back.
5.0
Sep 2024
The cabin was great! Comfortable, lots of character, and perfectly located for our needs.
5.0
Aug 2024
We really enjoyed our stay in Seward and the cabin was quaint and cozy. The home is on the road to Exit Glacier and we highly recommend taking that excursion! Great communication with host!
5.0
Aug 2024
We had a good time at Jack London’s Cabin. Amenities were good and the cabin had a very rustic feel to it. Was conveniently located close to tourist attractions. We had a comfortable stay.
5.0
Aug 2024
We loved our stay at your place. Thank-you! It's a quaint lovely cabin. The sofa bed was comfortable.
5.0
Aug 2024
My sister and I booked a spontaneous trip and were very lucky that this place was available!! It was perfect for our two nights in Seward. The upstairs has the coziest log cabin feeling, we adored it. The pin on VRBO to get you there isn’t quite in the right spot—the cabin is on the left and closer to the road.
5.0
Aug 2024
We loved staying at the Jack London Cabin. It has everything you need and the decor is so unique! We especially enjoyed the second floor bedroom with its electric fireplace that kept us warm and cozy. Janet is responsive and helpful and her crepe restaurant is not to be missed!

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Seward?

The average price for a rental in Seward is $321 per night. This rental is $2 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cabin?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at "Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is "Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in. pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at "Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in.?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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