Jack London’s Cabin Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self-check in

Seward, Alaska
$357 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

“Jack London’s Cabin” is a genuine hand-hewn, hand-built, 10-inch-thick logs, two-story Alaskan 20' × 20' cabin, created and built 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 Wi-Fi.

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 Appétit Inn & Crêperie, 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 Crêperie is open to the general public and we offer our Cabin and Inn guests a 20% discount if they choose to have Crêpes with us!

Also at our Crêperie & 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, portable convection oven, kitchen drawers, and cupboards supplied with cooking pans, dishes, utensils, and kitchen towels. Coffee, creamer, and sugar/alternatives are provided. Let me know when you are running low and I’ll restock. There are drinking jars above the microwave, and coffee cups hanging from the stainless steel coffee cup rack. Be amazed! The induction cooking plate and portable convection oven provide very fast cooking at lower temperatures.

The kitchen sink, private bathroom, shower stall, and bathroom sink all have unlimited hot water-on-demand. The hot water on demand doesn’t need to be adjusted. Our tap water comes from an on-site well and is excellent to drink.

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 Crêperie 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 and modern. Our efficiently flushing toilet has a higher seat, which is especially comfortable for adults. The sink cabinet & drawers have extra toilet paper, soap and cleaning supplies. The bathroom shelving has ample 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, blankets, and bedding for the futon. Tap the upper left outside corner to turn the hutch lights on and off.

We have black-out shades for those who are not used to our longer Alaskan 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 La-Z-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 remote-controlled 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.

We provide a 20% discount to use at Le Barn Appétit Crêperie, located kitty-corner across the street. The Crêperie is open 7:00 AM–2:00 PM, Wednesdays–Sundays.

When checking out, please gather all used towels, sheets, and pillow cases in a pile or place in the laundry basket in the bathroom. Empty garbage in dumpster near the Le Barn Appétit Crêperie property. Text me when you’re checked out.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa On The River
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stair-free Path To Entrance Thin Carpet In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Visual Alarms In Hallways

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • Lisa

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    Very unique cabin. Built by owner. One of a kind. Clean, quiet discount on breakfast next door for fabulous crepes!

  • Steven

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 10, 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. :)

  • charles

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    I was very nice, just as described.

  • Dennis

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Nice little cabin, for shorter people. All 3 males on trip hit their heads on antlers mounted at top of steps. Cabin had not been cleaned from the last guests when we arrived. Happen to see the owner next door and she cleaned it right away while we went to dinner. Shower is small and water leaks on to the floor when showering. Nicely decorated, and heater works very well. Nice place to stay if not too tall.

  • Lisong

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 2, 2024

    fully prepared house with full amenity and jack London culture elements. It is quite and clean and very suitable for a family travel. The location is right on the exit glacier road and also very close to Seward harbor.

  • Suyog

    Submitted Sep 17, 2023

    Stayed Aug 31, 2023

    Great experience.

  • Jeanne

    Submitted Aug 26, 2023

    Stayed Aug 19, 2023

    This was an adorable little cabin that had thoughtful and unique decorations. We loved the deer head and the bear skin especially. Very warm and cozy. Communication with Janet was clear and timely.

  • Susan

    Submitted Aug 2, 2023

    Stayed Jul 29, 2023

    Charming, comfy log cabin built by owners. Great location near Seward. Highly recommended!

  • Joel

    Submitted Jun 15, 2023

    Stayed Jun 2, 2023

    Love the rustic feel. It was very clean and it had plenty of everything we needed to be comfortable. Coffee was available and the bed was very comfortable. We would definitely stay at this place again. From this location it was a short drive to do some shopping, hiking, and go to the grocery store.

  • Erik

    Submitted Jun 7, 2023

    Stayed Jun 4, 2023

    Just what we were looking for in an incredible area.

  • Katie M.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    So cozy and cute. Perfect location right outside of the main section of Homer. Loved the creperie and our guest discount- our breakfast was delicious! Janet was very sweet and welcomed us when we arrived. Comfortable beds. We loved it and would stay here again.

  • John S.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Cozy cabin nice for a weekend stay

  • albert g.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 31, 2025

    Lovely log cabin, very cosy and warm. Cabin is suitable for 4 people as kitchen only accommodates 4.Fridge freezer is tiny and we managed, could you pls upgrade this? It would be useful to have 2 induction rings so that parallel cooking can be done. BBQ in front of creperie is good and we had most of our meals there Overall very good stay, awesome location and very clean.

  • Clémentine B.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 26, 2025

    Wonderful stay in this beautiful and cosy cabin. We were a group of 5, we would have loved to have enough chairs for all and cooking dishes are limited, but we would definitely come back. Thank you Janet!

  • Gail M.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Well stocked and comfortable. Easy access to our destination. Thank you

  • Ryan W.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Awesome place!

  • Michealene T.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Check In process was very simple, the door code worked perfectly. We were very comfortable at the cabin and enjoyed our stay. Kitchen was small, but had everything we needed, including complimentary coffee. Would recommend this cabin to anyone.

  • Coleen M.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 12, 2025

    The decor in this cabin is perfect for the setting. There was plenty of room for two adults and was a nice place to come back to after very active days. We weren’t able to stop by and have crepes, but if we’re lucky enough to come back to Seward again, we will definitely work it in!

  • Phillip A.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    This cabin is “The Real Deal” Alaskan Log Cabin. No plywood, or drywall, just real log beams for walls, ceiling frame, etc, etc. The cabin is filled with decor from an era long gone, but not forgotten. The decor brought me to the place I wanted to be, in “The Last Frontier”. Deer & moose antlers, wolf & bear skins, dog sled out front, among other wonderful things warmed my heart. It does have the modern amenities you need thou, hot water, heaters, and electricity, even wifi were all provided. The faucet water is glacier water that was the BEST tasting water I’ve ever had. It was a joy to stay here. Plenty of kitchen accessories, toaster, microwave, convection over, cooktop, small rerig, etc. we just loved it. I will definitely be back someday! Highly recommend for those who appreciate the “Way it should be”!!!

  • Diane N.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Great place would rent again

  • Charlie R.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Great 2 nights in the cabin. Hot water and great water pressure.

  • Jessica M.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    We loved this cabin. We have a family of 6 and felt it to be plenty of room. The cabin was cute, simple and had the Alaskan feel. Store and laundry mat very close by. Host was AMAZING! Coffee, sugar and creamer were provided. When the toaster broke she had a brand new one to us by morning. Owner also owns the creperie across the street which was also wonderful.

  • Gail B.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    There were three of us in the cabin. My daughter, a friend, and myself. We found the cabin comfortable and cozy. Connect with the owner was very easy. When you stay you also get a discount when eating at the crepe restaurant also owned by them.

  • Russell S.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    Welcoming and conviently located with every thing we could have needed for our stay.We enjoyed reading more about Jack London. Host always responded promptly. Many thanks for adding joy and comfort to our stay in Alaska. We appreciate you. The Stewarts

  • Carol S.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Cabin was very clean and unique . Beds were very comfortable , shower was great. Coffee provided was greatly appreciated. Enjoyed going to the salmon bake for dinner and the creperie for breakfast . Crepes were amazing and so meet to see Janet making them and getting to meet her. Overall excellent experience!

  • Brian S.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

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  • Steve and Jennif....

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Very nice, the crepes next door were very good, quiet room with comfortable beds, great for sleeping , would have liked some outdoor seating,

  • Debbie C.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Very cozy, clean, nicely decorated, beds were comfortable !

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted May 31, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Loved the Jack London theme!

  • Robert F.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 3, 2024

    Very nice old log cabin. Clean and well stocked, though by the listing we thought it was more by itself in the woods, instead next to apartments and across the street from several businesses. Otherwise is was very convenient to Exit Glacier, fishing, and the grocery store and downtown. We were very comfortable there, and even had a black bear sighting in our driveway one morning. Would recommend this cute old cabin.

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