Seward, Alaska
Cottage in the Woods - Relaxing 2 bedroom home, Sleeps 5
Kick back and relax in this calm, cozy cabin in the woods. This two bedroom, two bathroom home is the escape you need while still being accessible to Seward. Nestled on an acre of forested property, find yourself unwinding as you enjoy hummingbirds, stellar jays, as well as moose and bear sightings. The home is a 10 minute drive from Seward with easy access to amazing hikes and outdoor activities.
One bedroom with a queen and one full bath are located on the main level, with a master suite (queen bed) and full ensuite bathroom on the second level. There is also a comfortable day bed located in the upstairs alcove of the second floor, making the space comfortable for 5 or perfect for two couples.
With lots of outdoor areas for exploring, make sure you use caution as there are often bear and moose in the area. Cottage in the Woods is a birder’s paradise frequented by colorful finches, hummingbirds, stellar jays and more!
Homeowner, Rachel, works out at sea and lives in the back of the property in a small cabin when she's in town. She parks on the left side of the property in that parking space there, so we encourage you to use the circle drive for parking. Feel free to say hello if you see her.
The neighborhood is very quiet and surrounded by large trees, forest, and wildlife. You will need a vehicle to get around and to the home from Seward. Taxis are typically readily available.
We do encourage guests to refrain from cooking fish inside the home. We've provided an outdoor grill for your use instead! We do not allow processing of fish on property.
As a free resource, my husband Clay, a local boat captain, and I are here to answer questions or help you book the perfect excursion to explore Seward and the surrounding Kenai Fjords National Park. We offer discounts on many tours to our guests.
Kylee, Clay and the Seward Vacation Stays team are excited to host you, share their favorite Alaskan adventures, and ensure you have the very best stay in Seward.
We do encourage guests to refrain from cooking fish inside the unit; however, we do provide a grill for outdoor cooking of your local catch. We do not allow processing of fish on property.
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This Rental Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into to be effective on the date of guest booking confirmation (the “Effective Date”), by and between Seward Vacation Stays LLC | Seward Properties LLC, whose mailing address is P.O. Box 3745 Seward, Alaska 99664 (the “Manager”), as agent of the owner of the Premises (the “Owner”), and you (the “Guest”).
By booking a reservation with Seward Vacation Stays in consideration of the covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and therefore, the Manager and Guest agree as follows:
1. Rental of Premises; Term. Guest agrees to rent from Manager the reserved property from 4:00 p.m. Alaska Time to 11:00 a.m. Alaska Time on the confirmed booking dates (the “Term”). Guest understands and agrees that it cannot access the Premises for any reason, including parking or loading/unloading, prior to check-in time unless otherwise approved by Manager as Manager will be preparing the Premises for your arrival. Guest may not remain on the Premises after check-out time unless approved by Manager, and Guest understands they will be charged a minimum of a full day’s Rent if they remain on the Premises after expiration or termination of the reservation dates. Manager may remove all Guests and their personal belongings from the Property.
2. Rent. Guest will pay Manager the total sum of which includes the nightly rental rate, fees and taxes. Guest has reviewed and approved (collectively, “Rent”). Guest shall pay 100% of the Rent to Manager when booking.
All payments made to Manager shall be by credit card. Guest authorizes Manager to automatically charge Guest’s credit card for any payments owed pursuant to this Agreement, including without limitation any portion of Rent due and repair costs and expenses.
Guest understands that there are no refunds or reductions to the Rent for early departures or late arrivals, no matter the cause.
3. Communication.
Guest consent to receive email, phone calls and/or text messages (SMS) from Seward Vacation Stays and its hosts and co-hosts.
4. Cancellation Policy.
a. Cancellation by Guest. Unless otherwise provided herein, if Guest cancels at least 7 days prior to the start of the Term, Manager will refund all pre-paid Rent to Guest, except the processing fees. Because Guest’s reservation precludes other rentals of the Premises, Guest agrees that if Guest cancels or shortens its stay less than 7 days prior to the start of the Term, for any reason, Rent is non-refundable to Guest. Guest understands and agrees that the processing fee is non-refundable regardless of when a cancellation is made and will not be returned to Guest under any circumstances.
b. Cancellations by Manager. Manager reserves the right to unilaterally terminate this Agreement for any reason within 24 hours of the Effective Date by providing notice of termination to Guest. After this 24-hour time period, Manager reserves the right to unilaterally terminate this Agreement should circumstances arise that are outside of Manager’s control, including without limitation the following circumstances: (i) if the Premises become unavailable prior to the Term due to structural damage, leaks, fire or other conditions that would make the Premises potentially unsafe or uninhabitable for Guest; (ii) sale of the Premises; (iii) transfer of the Premises out of Manager’s property management program; or (iv) force majeure. For the purposes of this Agreement, “force majeure” includes power outages, governmental or quasi-governmental laws, regulations, and orders, pandemics, including without limitation COVID-19, riots, war, natural disasters, or other circumstances of a like nature outside the control of Manager.
Manager will notify Guest of such circumstances as soon as is practicable. If Guest desires to be transferred to alternative premises, Manager will make reasonable efforts to relocate the Guest to a reasonably comparable property. In such case, the Guest agrees to pay any increase in rental charges, fees and taxes associated with the alternative premises should those premises normally rent for a greater rental fee. If Manager is unable to secure a reasonably comparable property for Guest, Manager will refund all pre-paid Rent to Guest and this Agreement shall automatically terminate. Said refund shall be the full extent of Manager’s liability to Guest in such circumstances, and Guest understands and agrees that Manager will not be responsible or liable for any other costs or expenses in connection with cancellations pursuant to this section.
5. Security Deposit. The purpose of a refundable security deposit is for general property upkeep and to repair minor, accidental damage caused by Guest or Rental Party during the Term. Whether damage is considered minor and accidental is in the sole discretion of the Manager, and Guest by booking the property below acknowledges the same. If the Manager determines the damage is accidental and minor and Guest timely reports said damage to Manager (which, at a minimum, means reporting prior to departure), the Security Deposit in part or in whole will cover such minor, accidental damage. Timely reporting of any damage during the Term is critical. Guest understands that in the event damage exceeds minor accidental damage, Guest will be responsible for those amounts above the Security Deposit Fee.
6. Channel Terms. If you are booking through a third-party marketing channel, your booking may be subject to that channel’s own terms and conditions (“Channel Terms”). If any provision of applicable Channel Terms differs from the Terms in this Agreement, the provision of the Channel Terms will control.
7. Use and Occupancy of the Premises; House Rules.
a. Guest shall use and occupy the Premises in a careful, safe and proper manner and in compliance with all laws, regulations, orders, covenants, and rules applicable to the Premises. Guest agrees not to use or permit the use of the Premises for any purpose prohibited by law or for any purpose deemed extra hazardous or which would make void or voidable any insurance on the Premises or which would cause or be likely to cause damage to the Premises.
b. Guest agrees not to damage or deface the Premises in any manner. Guest shall immediately report any loss or damage to Manager. Guest is responsible for all losses and damage to the Premises and property therein during the Term, and Manager is authorized to charge Guest for the cost of all repairs.
c. “Quiet hours” for the Premises are from 10:00pm until 8:00am Alaska Time. Please keep noise to a minimum during this period and be respectful of surrounding neighbors.
d. Only maximum amount of property guest occupancy are permitted to occupy the Premises during the Term. The authorized occupants may be referred to herein as the “Rental Party”. Exceeding this occupancy limitation is strictly prohibited. All persons in the Rental Party shall comply with this Agreement, and Guest agrees to provide a copy of this Agreement to all members of the Rental Party. If Manager discovers additional occupants beyond the maximum permitted, this shall be a default and, in addition to any other remedies herein, Guest authorizes Manager to charge $100/per each additional, unauthorized occupant per day to Guest’s credit card.
e. Guest shall use the Premises for residential purposes only. Parties, weddings or other social events or gatherings where persons other than the Guest or Rental Party are in attendance are strictly prohibited.
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Lovely home, perfect location, very responsive manager and owner
We wanted a place that gave a different experience rather than a hotel or basic home and this place fit the bill. Unique to the area with a cabin feel nestled in the the Alaskan trees in the country, it did not disappoint. Clean, modern but country. One we would recommend. Thanks
This edca really nice cabin with a very nice property. It is obviously owned and maintained by a loving owner. A lot of very cool nick nacks . Very quiet and cozy.
We rented this property for our stay on Kenai. It was perfectly located for Seward and the Exit Glacier. A little far to drive to Homer but what a scenic drive it was. House was super clean and very comfortable. I had to do some work while there and it has a great desk area. We used the house to cook meals and it was comfortable for that. Nice outside grill. Showers were strong and water was warm. Beds were very comfortable. Did not see a bear but heard him one morning. We would definitely stay again. Highly recommend.
We loved our 4-night stay in this beautiful home!! It's spotlessly clean, kitchen is fully equipped and we found the beds were super comfortable. Just a short drive into town for such a peaceful retreat in the woods!! Loved watching the hummingbirds - we didn't want to leave and would return if ever in Seward area again!
So close to town yet far enough to feel in the wild. The cottage is as cozy as can be and our family loved it. We would come back in a heartbeat!
We really enjoyed the house and the location. Everything was excellent. Beds were comfortable and kitchen is well stocked. Location was close to Seward. We are two couples who travel together every year and always rent a house. This was one of our favorites!
This cabin was perfect! It was furnished with everything you could possible need. If we every go back to Seward, we would stay there again!
Perfect place to stay in the Seward area. We loved the Cottage in the Woods !
Great home for our family of five. Very comfortable and convenient to Seward. Quiet location and was perfect for our short visit to Seward.
Beautiful home. Has everything you need. Short drive to downtown Seward (10 min). Just perfect for our small group
Clean and convenient to Seward downtown, and local sightseeing.
The house is lovely and exactly as listed in the listing. A lot of amenities and very strong Wi-Fi if you want. It is located 7 minutes outside of Seward which is nice as it is surrounded by trees. I also have to highly recommend the Seward Brewing Company to have dinner. We ate there twice and thought the food was the best in Seward. There are a lot of activities near by to suit everyone. We did the Fjord cruise that was wonderful and some hiking. The only downside was the weather was a little bit more rainy than we would have liked but did not stop us.
The cottage is lovely and was perfect for our 2 couples. Everything was in good working order and we enjoyed our stay. The property is secluded and very quiet.
This cottage is in a very quiet area, yet convenient to all Seward had to offer. Super clean and set up perfectly for 2 couples, exactly what we were looking for. It had all the amenities we needed... would highly recommend for a quiet, relaxing vacation.
The home was beautiful and in pristine condition. The area the house was located and was very scenic and we enjoy taking a walk in the evening to the creek. The owners were very attentive and answered all questions. I would stay there again when when we returned to the area if there is availability. I would also recommend it to friends and family.
Just as advertised. Sparklingly clean, comfortable beds, nicely furnished. Very well supplied kitchen. Ours was a very short stay, but we’d love to come back and stay longer. Thank you.
This cabin was absolutely lovely. It was clean, spacious, with a beautiful design and layout. The kitchen had everything we needed, the front porch was very welcoming and the bed and bathrooms were luxurious (the had nicest towels I have ever used). We ish we had an extra day to just enjoy it.
Would recommend
Very clean and well appointed. The neighborhood is very quiet and the location is perfect for hiking and day trips around Seward.
Had a great time here. Nice location.
This cabin is absolutely lovely, very cozy with tasteful decor and furnishings. The yard and porch areas are gorgeous!! Short easy drive to everything we wanted to see and do in Seward. I would not hesitate to choose this property, and indeed hope that we can return someday!
Newer cabin, very welcoming.
Perfect place for easy access to Seward, it was very comfortable for 4 of us and was a great home base for adventures in the area!
Our stay at the Old Mill home in the Seward, AK area was wonderful. The house was so cozy and well equipped it felt like home. We even had a early morning visit from a Moose passing through the yard. In addition, property manager Kylee was very helpful and was available to help out with anything we needed. We would definitely stay here again & would highly recommend it for anyone who would be in interested staying near Seward.
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