Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage
About this cottage rental
Nestled in Alaska, this charming cottage for $361 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. My wife Jennifer and I chose this spot on Trail River to raise our children because of its incredible beauty. Trail River Gardens is located just 20 min from Seward in the heart of the Chugach mountains on beautiful Trail River. From our deck the river is just 50 feet away with the majestic Mount Madison as a back drop. There are lakes above and below us with mountains on all sides. You can walk to hiking trails to even more mountain lakes. If you like to hike and watch birds and other wildlife, then you will love it here at Trail River gardens. Keywords:Seward, Cottage, Cabin, Family, River, View, Fishing, Hiking.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Alaska
Nearby attractions
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(113 Reviews)
4.0
We had a nice stay and enjoyed the river and garden views. The house is set up like a hunter's cabin with three master bedrooms but no living room, so we gathered around the kitchen table. In the kitchen there is a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker but no stove/oven. There is an induction hot plate but only one small pan that can be used with it. If the weather is good you can cook outside on the excellent barbecue with side burner that can handle the larger pots and pans. There actually is a washer and dryer available. The owners were helpful and we really enjoyed meeting them. Overall this was a great base for exploring Seward and the Kenai peninsula.
5.0
We had an amazing stay here. The location is perfect. We went into Seward every day. Seward is a little crowded and touristy so it was nice to come back to this cottage and stay in the beautiful nature of Alaska. Cooper's Landing is an even shorter drive than Seward and also a great little town to see. Plenty of little hikes all over and Kenai Fjords has a beautiful hike up to Harding Icefields. The cottage itself is situated on an amazing creek
5.0
This house was BETTER than we expected! So roomy and 3 bathrooms made it so enjoyable with 6 people. the views were amazing and a short distance from Seward.
4.0
We had an amazing stay at Crown Point. The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do on the Kenai Peninsula. The hosts provided many extras such as goodies from their vegetable garden, bear spray (never needed), bug spray (much needed), instant oatmeal, many pantry staples, and views of their gorgeous flower beds. My only constructive criticism would be 1) as mentioned elsewhere the photo of the view from the deck is THEIR deck, not the VRBO view and 2) we didn't really get communication about check in. We just drove up and luckily jennifer happened to be on our deck. Not sure we would've known what to do or walked into the right building if she wouldn't have been there. Their home is on the same property as the VRBO along with several other outbuildings.
But the property was super comfortable (think Grandma's best worn in quilts), clean, and well situated.
As far as not having a stove - that did provide some challenges but we learned about the induction hot plate halfway through our stay and used it to cook our eggs the rest of the stay.
Highly recommend this property!
5.0
Beautiful property with great views! Very convenient location for travel to Seward. Each bedroom has its own bath which was perfect for three couples. Fire pit was awesome to grill steaks for our dinners! Hosts were very friendly
and accommodating! Would highly recommend!
4.0
We enjoyed our stay here at this rustic cabin. The ultimate highlight was watching a bill moose walk down the river one morning! Amazing!! My son also caught trout from the river that he cooked over the fire pit, which was awesome! The cabin is more rustic which we were aware of. Knowing about the lack of stove/oven did help us prepare ahead of time, but it does limit you somewhat. Overall, we had a great stay. Thank you Jennifer and Russ!
4.0
Nice bedrooms (super comfy and soft beds) with baths, lovely garden, rushing creek and a bonfire by the creek. We didn’t realize that there isn’t a living room so to hang out you hang out by a table in the kitchen or deck. Not a huge deal except when it won’t quit raining.
5.0
Russ and Jennifer were great hosts. The property was well represented and we were very happy with the accommodations. We hope to be able to return again soon.
5.0
We stayed in this cute cabin for 2 nights. When we got there we were able to chat with Russ (owner), he is a great guy. If we all ahdnt been so hungry we wluld have stayed and chatted longer. The bedrooms were big and rommie along with the bathrooms. The kitchen was big enough for all six of us to play games at night. The last night Russ stalked the firewood pile for us and we had a fire. Listening to the fire crackle and the river made for a peaceful evening. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Also while you are in town check out the small gift shop on town with the talking moose.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay in this cabin about a half hour north of Seward. We appreciated knowing ahead of time that there was no stove, and the induction hot plate and toaster/convection oven were great. The beds were incredibly comfy and the property was very clean and well-stocked. Although the first picture is misleading (not the deck or view from the cabin), the actual view and deck (other photos with red paint) are still beautiful. It's also worth pointing out that, as pictured, there's no 'living' space with couches or chairs to relax in - only dining table chairs inside and on the deck or beds. We saw several bald eagles and the area was very quiet and close to several hiking trails, so we would happily stay again!
5.0
Awesome cabin and Host. Everything as advertised. Short drive to Seward even with the road construction. Scenery was breathtaking. Wake up in the morning listening to the river at the base of the mountains.
5.0
Loved our stay here. It was just far enough away from the city of Seward but close enough to run in town and see all the sights. The house is a bit older but was still a great spot to call home for 5 days. Beds we’re comfortable and the grill looked brand new. No conventional stove and Wi-Fi was not available in the bedrooms. It was fine as long as you were in the kitchen area. Great host!
5.0
This is a great house that is right on the river with mountain views. Each bedroom has its own bath which worked great for us. Russ was a great host and answered all our questions. Would definitely recommend staying here when in the area!
5.0
This is a perfect fishing cottage for those looking for glorified camping while exploring the Kenai Peninsula.
5.0
This is a great house that is right on the river with mountain views. Each bedroom has its own bath which worked great for us. Russ was a great host and answered all our questions. Would definitely recommend staying here when in the area!
5.0
Very clean, large comfortable bedrooms with private bathrooms, but very limited kitchen, no oven or stove top, very inadequate for the number of people who can stay in this house (9 total!). There is no living room so any gathering has to be done around the kitchen table in what is quite a small kitchen. Since it was raining quite a bit we were not able to use the back deck hardly at all. In sunny weather that deck would have afforded more space for everyone. If you are bringing dinners to finish making like we were, it was quite difficult to get everything heated and cooked in the toaster oven and a hot plate. Thankfully there was a burner on the grill outside but whoever cooked out there was in the rain. Sort of felt like we were camping actually. But we made it work and had a great time. A roof over the deck would be a huge improvement.
5.0
What a wonderful property, right on the Trail River. Cottage was amazing, 3 bedroom and 3 baths, what a rarity to find, and the hosts were super friendly and very welcoming. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Very clean. Owner very friendly. Raspberry bushes all around the property made for a nice snack! Only downside was no stove (there is an induction burner, toaster oven and grill) which made dinner a little challenging for 8, but we managed.
5.0
Absolutely loved our quick trip here! We wish we could have stayed longer. Such a wonderful place to slow down and connect with your loved ones!
5.0
This place was perfect for our group. We just needed a place to sleep and cleanup after each day of adventure. It was nice having a bathroom in each bedroom. Would stay again. Owner was a great guy!
5.0
The property was big enough and comfortable. There were 4 people and we all had plenty of room. The road going into Seward is under construction so plan ahead for wait times while it may close for a few hours or minutes. Jennifer was very informational about the area and we even got to hike with her. It was lovely. I would recommend this property and could not ask for nicer host and hostess.
5.0
We had a wonderful time time staying at the river cabin. It was beautiful and cozy and had everything we needed to experience Alaska.
5.0
Great place to stay. Highly recommend this place.
5.0
Memorable…gorgeous mountains with a river right in front of the deck…and couple live close by and take pride in taking care of every need…thoughtful and kind…and fun…wished we could have stayed longer
5.0
Everything was wonderful!
5.0
Great
Beautiful cottage in the woods. Owners very helpful. Lovely stay.
5.0
Clean, peaceful and overall great place to visit.
5.0
Back to nature, so beautiful and peaceful
Clean, peaceful and overall great place to visit.
5.0
Great house. The location is perfect for exploring the peninsula. A bbq outside for preparing the fish we caught at kasilof. The owners came out to welcome us. Great experience.
5.0
We hit the gold mine with this cottage. So peaceful , relaxing and private. View of river and mountains was perfect. Loved that it was a bathroom for each couple. Was 6 of us. Just be aware no living room with sofa area. But very nice and comfy new patio table for 6 on deck. Older place but very clean. Small kitchen set up wit no stove just an electric single eye cook top. But we didn’t eat in much, just breakfast. I hope we get to return again someday!
5.0
Seward visit
The property was simply beautiful. Very clean, owners very kind. We enjoyed our time watching the river and playing games as it was rainy. Postcard perfect.
3.0
We had a great time. There is no TV but that didn't keep us from having fun.
3.0
Country Getaway
We had a great time. There is no TV but that didn't keep us from having fun.
5.0
Kenai Gem
We hit the gold mine with this cottage. So peaceful , relaxing and private. View of river and mountains was perfect. Loved that it was a bathroom for each couple. Was 6 of us. Just be aware no living room with sofa area. But very nice and comfy new patio table for 6 on deck. Older place but very clean. Small kitchen set up wit no stove just an electric single eye cook top. But we didn’t eat in much, just breakfast. I hope we get to return again someday!
5.0
Great!
5.0
Excellent VRBO
If you are traveling in a larger group this is definitely the place to stay! We had so much fun. It’s quite, private, and peaceful next to the river. We enjoyed snagging salmon, charter fishing, and hiking while we stayed here. Definitely recommend this VRBO!
5.0
Wonderful!
Great!
5.0
We rented this cabin for our family to stay in during a wedding celebration happening in the nearby area. It was a perfect location and fabulous stay for multiple families and larger groups. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking to stay in this area or just for anyone who wants to enjoy the scenic beauty of Alaska.
5.0
Amazing stay on Kenai Lake
We rented this cabin for our family to stay in during a wedding celebration happening in the nearby area. It was a perfect location and fabulous stay for multiple families and larger groups. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking to stay in this area or just for anyone who wants to enjoy the scenic beauty of Alaska.
5.0
Great place to rent
We enjoyed our stay very much and it was a joy to meet the owners. The house and property were well taken care off and comfortable. Enjoy your stay!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Alaska?
The average price for a rental in Alaska is $195 per night. This rental is $166 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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