Bear Paw Lodge : Custom-built log home only 4 miles from downtown Seward!

Seward, Alaska
$1041 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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.

We can book Kenai Fjords Tours boat trips for you at a significant discount - please ask us about this!

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. This is especially important to note if you have a larger group that spans over multiple houses. We ask that visitors who are not on the rental agreement do not use or congregate at our home.

Our pricing is a base cost for 6 people. Beyond those first 6 guests, up to the 10-person maximum, there is a $30 / 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.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3200 Sq Ft (297 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Judith M.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    We have stayed at many vacation rentals all over the USA and this one was probably the best one. It is immaculate and the pictures really don’t do it justice. It is a beautiful log cabin in a serene, wooded area. Wendy is a top-notch hostess and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. She is super organized and has everything labeled so that things can be found easily. They obviously take excellent care of the house. I would highly recommend this house to anyone!

  • Carla J.

    Submitted May 29, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    Wonderful stay and our hosts were very attentive. We will be back!

  • Heather s.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    Nice home.

  • Qin Y.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Very clean and spacious, we enjoyed our stay.

  • Deborah P.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    Wonderfully equipped and clean log cabin house Very close to Seward but not in town. Family group. Would recommend!

  • rachel s.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Beautiful place and conveniently located

  • Tracy L.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Honestly - perfection! This home is gorgeous and not a single detail was missed. It's super comfy and spacious. We had 9 people and we weren't even remotely cramped. The owners are amazing! You will NOT regret staying here!

  • Phil C.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Such an excellent property with tons of thoughtful touches and minutes from downtown Seward. We had a wonderful time enjoying the lodge feel and relaxing in the hot tub after two days of outdoor adventures. Communication with hosts was excellent and checkin in and out was a breeze. Have already recommended the property to other friends and family wanting to come to Seward in the future.

  • Karen R.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Everything exceeded my expectations. We had exactly what we needed and more. Our stay here really added to our trip and it quickly felt like home. Wendy was great and we would have happily stayed much longer!

  • Daniel B.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Clean luxury cabin for a group trip to Seward! The host was helpful and available, and the cabin is a great place to cook out and use the hot tub during the midnight sun. Very comfortable with short drive to Seward town and Kenai Fjords. Can easily fit a large group comfortably.

  • Henry C.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Stunning, beautiful! Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you!

  • Steve C.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 8, 2025

    Awesome cabin!Wendy is great host, keeps place in top notch condition. Second time staying at the Bear Paw Lodge, and when I came back to Seward I will stay there again.

  • Sarah W.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    A great space to relax and spend as much time together as a family or spend time on your own in private spaces or rooms. A lovely porch in the tranquil woods and a delightful hot tub. Best of all, great owners and really great touches all around the property. We had all we needed and more to cook and enjoy ourselves. I would stay here again with a big group.

  • Andrea N.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Beautiful and clean home in a peaceful setting. Loved every moment of our stay.

  • Piotr K.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    We had an incredible experience staying at Bear Paw Lodge in Seward, AK. The home was extremely spacious and comfortably accommodated our group of five—four adults and one child. With four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, each equipped with its own shower, everyone had plenty of room and privacy, making our stay even more enjoyable.The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook all our meals—cookware, utensils, and appliances were all provided.The laundry room was super convenient during our multi-day trip. One of our favorite ways to wind down each evening was relaxing in the hot tub, which held a consistent and soothing 108F—absolutely perfect after long days of fishing and sightseeing.The property’s location was ideal—only five minutes from downtown Seward, close to shops, restaurants, and the harbor, while still feeling quiet and peaceful.

  • Jeremy S.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Everything was great.

  • Caroline P.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    The property was incredibly well maintained and had everything we needed to feel comfortable. Wendy was available and helpful throughout our stay.

  • Max K.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Beautiful space with great amenities! This was the perfect home base for exploring Seward and the national park.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$1,041+
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