Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!
House in Seward, AK
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
This is a beautiful, custom-built log home located just outside of downtown Seward. The previous owners spent ten years building the house, and cut down and hand-peeled all the logs themselves. It's a true Alaskan work of art.
We purchased the home in 2007, and live in a cabin just across the driveway. We are around to help with local activities and information and make sure you get the most out of your vacation! We're happy to engage and assist in any way we can, but we also respect your private space.
This house provides a very comfortable home-away-from-home while you're traveling, with all the amenities. The full kitchen is there for your use, there are large common areas - a huge slate fireplace surrounded by leather couches, Smart TV / VCR / DVD / High speed Wi-Fi / Stereo / Sonos, a grill and hot tub on the large front deck, a small covered back deck, etc. We have a washer / dryer and beautiful laundry room available for guest use. The house is modern and very clean, but cozy and comfortable. End your day relaxing in the hot tub or grilling up your fresh catch. We have a fire pit with firewood and horseshoe pits that guests are welcome to use.
For the 2025 season, we're starting a new partnership with a local company who will rent out and deliver a clean, modern, portable sauna to our property or other locations for you. Enjoy a nice sauna right in the back yard, or have it delivered to a local lake or beach and dance between the hot steam and the cold plunge. We'll provide more information about this upon booking your stay with us... but they'll offer a significant discount to our guests!
We can book Kenai Fjords Tours boat trips for you at a significant discount, as well!
We require completion of our online rental agreement at the time of booking - so please be sure to do that right away after you've made your reservation!
We do strictly limit the number of people using the house to the people listed on the rental agreement, at a maximum of 10 - including children.
Our pricing is a base cost for 6 people. Beyond those first 6 guests, up to the 10-person maximum, there is a $20 / person / night charge.
** Please note that we do have Ring security cameras on the two entrances to our personal cabin on the property, as well as one at the garage area of the lodge building, and one by the back shed. There are no cameras inside the lodge, and no cameras that will sense motion or audio on the deck or your private areas of the lodge. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. These cameras are in place for security reasons only.
We purchased the home in 2007, and live in a cabin just across the driveway. We are around to help with local activities and information and make sure you get the most out of your vacation! We're happy to engage and assist in any way we can, but we also respect your private space.
This house provides a very comfortable home-away-from-home while you're traveling, with all the amenities. The full kitchen is there for your use, there are large common areas - a huge slate fireplace surrounded by leather couches, Smart TV / VCR / DVD / High speed Wi-Fi / Stereo / Sonos, a grill and hot tub on the large front deck, a small covered back deck, etc. We have a washer / dryer and beautiful laundry room available for guest use. The house is modern and very clean, but cozy and comfortable. End your day relaxing in the hot tub or grilling up your fresh catch. We have a fire pit with firewood and horseshoe pits that guests are welcome to use.
For the 2025 season, we're starting a new partnership with a local company who will rent out and deliver a clean, modern, portable sauna to our property or other locations for you. Enjoy a nice sauna right in the back yard, or have it delivered to a local lake or beach and dance between the hot steam and the cold plunge. We'll provide more information about this upon booking your stay with us... but they'll offer a significant discount to our guests!
We can book Kenai Fjords Tours boat trips for you at a significant discount, as well!
We require completion of our online rental agreement at the time of booking - so please be sure to do that right away after you've made your reservation!
We do strictly limit the number of people using the house to the people listed on the rental agreement, at a maximum of 10 - including children.
Our pricing is a base cost for 6 people. Beyond those first 6 guests, up to the 10-person maximum, there is a $20 / person / night charge.
** Please note that we do have Ring security cameras on the two entrances to our personal cabin on the property, as well as one at the garage area of the lodge building, and one by the back shed. There are no cameras inside the lodge, and no cameras that will sense motion or audio on the deck or your private areas of the lodge. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. These cameras are in place for security reasons only.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Seward, AK
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
The property received exceptional positive feedback from guests who appreciated the welcoming hosts, clean and comfortable accommodations, spacious rooms, well-equipped kitchens, helpful owner, attentive communication, and beautiful surroundings.
10.0
We had a great time in this beautiful lodge. Wendy was an extremely helpful host.
10.0
Couldn't be happier! The hosts were great to work with. I would stay again. Evey one we were with raved about how nice it was.
10.0
Lots of room for lots of people. Wonderful host who was always available for any needs.
10.0
Absolutely amazing property with plenty of space and EVERYTHING you need. Property owners have their house steps away.
10.0
Group of eight eager fisherman on a one week fun week of fishing from Wisconsin. Clean and comfortable home to use as a base for our adventures. Everything accurate on the listing description. Plenty of space within to relax, and only a 5 minute drive to the docks, restaurants and shopping. Thank you hosts for allowing us stay and enjoy Seward
10.0
Excellent home for our family trip to Seward. The host was very responsive and helpful. We enjoyed the well stocked kitchen and the hot tub after long days exploring the beautiful area. Very comfortable!
10.0
This home was by far our favorite accommodation during our 12 day stay in Alaska. Bear Paw Lodge has been decorated and stocked very thoughtfully for a comfortable stay. There was plenty of space for our family, and everyone enjoyed the private hot tub on the deck. Having a washer and dryer in the house was very useful. The wifi was good and definitely the best we encountered during our trip (including Alyeska and multiple cabins). The location was quiet and peaceful and just a short drive to anywhere we wanted to go in the Seward area. We especially enjoyed the mama moose and her calves hanging out in the yard on the final morning of our stay. Thank you, Wendy!
10.0
This home is a beautiful log home. It accommodated our family of 6 comfortably.
It had all the amenities that we needed. The hot tub was spectacular after a cool day on the water. We will definitely stay here again if we visit Seward in the future!
10.0
The hosts were very welcoming, helpful and friendly! All our needs were met and then some! We felt very comfortable. Would highly recommend!
10.0
I would highly recommended staying here if traveling to Seward! No issues, beautiful home and great owners.
10.0
We had a wonderful stay in Wendy’s cabin! The home was spotless clean and incredibly comfortable. Laundry was fantastic, and we relaxed in front of the fireplace and in the hot tub. Wendy was very attentive and helped us book a tour too. And we even got to watch a moose meander in the backyard. What a gem; I wish I was still there!
10.0
Welcomed with a plate of home made chocolate chip cookies. Clean, charming cabin with lots of history and character. Owners friendly and helpful. Plenty of room for spreading out, quite time when wanted. We enjoyed the hot tub. Clean. Everything we needed was provided plus extras to make it like coming home.
10.0
The cabin was gorgeous and the location was just so beautiful. It was super easy to find and the instructions were clear. For our large group the place was perfect and had all the amenities we might require.
Wendy was so sweet and attentive to all the questions and queries the group might have had.
Thank you so much for opening up your lovely house to us and let us experience it. Would 100% recommend it to family and friends! :)
10.0
Nine of us stayed here for my daughter's beach wedding in Seward in late August and it was the perfect Alaskan log cabin the large group. Lots of room to spread out, big kitchen with all the things you need to prepare meals, and a huge yard with a fire pit for smores. You couldn't ask for nicer host than Wendy. Even though they live on property, you would never know you had a neighbor, but she was always there if we had a question. She even took a video of a mama bear and her two cubs visiting our deck one day and shared it with us! Overall a great experience.
10.0
This house was definitely one of the best properties I’ve ever stayed at. The home was beautiful, very clean, had a well stocked kitchen, and had everything we needed for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. The owner lives right next door and made us feel right at home. The property is also a 10 minute drive to Seward and has plenty of room for big families. I can’t say a bad thing about this property and hope to stay there again one day.
10.0
Frequent comment in our group was “the owners gave 100%” to the home and every other detail. Exceptional.
10.0
We were so happy with our stay at the Bear Paw Lodge! So much space and so many amenities. Perfect for our group of 10 adults. The abundance of towels, cups, plates were key! We loved having a movie available to wind down at night and being close to town but also out in the quiet neighborhood.
Wendy was an excellent host and was very communicative! She also helped us book our glacier cruise adventure. We would be so happy to return to Seward again.
10.0
Fantastic
10.0
Bear Paw Lodge was the perfect space for our group of 7. Two families with 4 adults and 3 kids. The lodge was in a great location close to Seward and in a beautiful setting. Plenty of room for everyone including the kids. The lodge is super cozy and warm and we looked forward to coming home every day after adventuring. We loved the recycling bins and the Sonos speaker system
10.0
Cabin is beautiful! Much larger than it appears in photos. Cabin is extremely clean and well equiped with everything you may need to enjoy your stay. Great location to visit local attractions.
10.0
Wendy was a superior host. Her communication was spot on. The home is an incredible work of art. One can truly appreciate all the hard work and dedication that went into the restoration. The location is very peaceful. Tons of amenities. Accurate description. You can not go wrong renting this home. Would return in heartbeat! Thank you Wendy for hospitality and sharing your beautiful home. We sincerely appreciated it.
10.0
We loved every thing about our stay at Bear Paw Lodge. The small details definitely set you apart from any VRBO I have ever stayed in. Than you for your hospitality and I am glad I was able to meet you in person. I would love to make it back again some day.
10.0
Huge spacious house. Great for large group.
10.0
We had a great stay and loved that the property was in Seward, but away from the campground and craziness that comes with the Fourth of July. We loved the hot tub and the space of the cabin was great. It was SUPER well equipped specifically the kitchen and made it easy to cook meals and prepare food. There are specific rules about guest limits and use of amenities so make sure to know your exact group size when booking. Also some of the checkout steps took a little time so make sure to plan ahead for the time needed. We would stay here again and thought the cabin was beautiful. The owners were also very quick in replying and helpful!
10.0
This is a great place to stay if you’re visiting Seward with a family or larger group of people. Amazing log cabin located close to town in a quiet neighborhood. Lots of room. Clean. Great deck & hot tub. Wendy, the owner, is a great communicator. She’s helpful and attentive & seems to genuinely care about her guests. Check in / out was easy. I can’t say enough about this place!
10.0
Our family had a wonderful visit. The cabin was so cute and had everything we needed for a perfect time in Seward.
10.0
We loved experiencing this true log cabin. Thank you for including the book you created on the history of the home, that was fun to read. The location was great for going to Seward or Exit Glacier. The home has lots of towels, we really appreciated that! It was a lot bigger than we expected. We also had fun playing some of the games provided. Everything was there that we needed. It was a beautiful home. Thank you.
10.0
Our family of 4 stayed at Bear Paw Lodge for 3 nights. This house is huge and the cleanest rental we have ever stayed at. Wendy has gone above and beyond with directions on how to use just about everything, which makes things a bit easier. The Lodge is beautiful and has lots of space. It was a bit of a splurge for the 4 of us (as it sleeps many more) but we were coming from a week in a small cabin in Denali and we all were happy to have some space.
The lodge is not far from town but out of the thick of people, which we appreciate. It's kind of nestled in the trees. We even watched a mama moose with her calf mosey around the yard one morning.
The washer and dryer are huge and were a welcome sight!
It rained a lot while we were there and while my husband did enjoy a dip in the hot tub, we didn't use the deck at all. But it is very nice!
I loved the pictures on the walls, which looked like most were personally taken.
Highly recommend this lodge and host! Thank you, Wendy!
10.0
A wonderful place for a family reunion! The home is spectacular
10.0
This place is even nicer than described. Gorgeous log home with all possible amenities and very nicely appointed. The gas slate fireplace is amazing. Wendy, the host, was easy to work with and very responsive. Kitchen facilities were wonderful and easy to cook for eight adults. Four couples had a very comfortable stay 5 minutes from all the great activities in Seward.
Stay here.
10.0
Just have to say this VRBO is AMAZING. The owners have thought of everything you need. The house was beautiful and these owners actually built the house themselves. It was comfortable, with plenty of room, privacy and quiet spaces to sit and look at the beautiful scenery. They touched base with us to see if we needed anything. Would definitely recommend staying here if you're in Seward -- was close enough to the wharf and downtown area and they also had a binder with suggestions for places to see or visit. Great hosts and you will not be disappointed if you choose this VRBO. If we return to that area, will definitely rent this again!
10.0
This place is great, it has everything that you need for a nice stay in Seward, the host Wendy is very helpfull and nice.
We are planning on going back next summer for more fishing and this is where we will be staying.
Cheers
10.0
This place was perfect and really clean. I was initially annoyed by the no-shoes rule because it seemed excessive, but when I saw how clean the house was I got over it.
We had 9 people in the house and felt perfectly comfortable. The house was really well maintained and we were sad to leave.
10.0
We absolutely loved staying at the Bear Paw Lodge! There were 8 of us ranging from ages 17-74. Having the 3 bdrms downstairs for the older adults was perfect.
The location to downtown Seward is ideal. Far enough away to feel that you are in the woods but less than 10 minutes to get to any store or restaurant.
Wendy and Dave have thought of every amenity to make the stay ideal. I highly recommend!!
We enjoyed BBQ's, horseshoes, board games and relaxation after fun day's of exploring Seward.
10.0
Everything was as described in the VRBO post. The owners are extremely nice and helpful. Lots of space and the hot tub was great. Definitely recommend this lodge.
10.0
This property has everything you could ever possibly need for a perfect Alaskan getaway! First off the owners Wendy and Dave are top notch, they are there for you with whatever you need big or small. The house had all the accommodations you would ever need plus more, there communication and expectations of the place were also great. All of these things made for a very easy transition in the house and out of the house. I would highly recommend this property to anyone venturing to Alaska for the first time it is in a great location just outside of Seward. You will be taken care of by great people and will have a great place to enjoy your stay!!!!!!
10.0
Wendy is on top of things and is a clear communicator. It was really handy having them close by -- they even printed out fishing licenses!
10.0
We kicked off our family trip in Alaska by staying a the Bear Paw in Seward. It was fantastic! The space was ideal for our group of 6 adults, and the attention to detail was unsurpassed. Our hosts, Wendy and Dave were readily available if needed and respected our privacy if not. The cabin location was perfect for excursions out of Seward as well. The hot tub was an additional bonus to wind down an active day. We’d absolutely recommend this rental to anyone spending time in the area.
10.0
This cabin was built with love and was perfect for my family's trip to seward
10.0
My friends and I really enjoyed 3 nights in this cabin. It was closer to downtown than expected and had pretty much anything you would need to relax. Our favorite part was the hot tub which was a great feature after some rainy days out on the water. The place was really clean, well stocked, and expansive. Wendy was really great communicating details and even booked one of our tours for us. Would definitely stay again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Seward?
The average price for a rental in Seward is $223 per night. This rental is $580 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Custom-Built Log Home : Clean, Spacious, and only 4 miles from downtown Seward!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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