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Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Internet access
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

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Seward, AK

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Common Area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

1 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4

Premier location, Historic Downtown & Discounts on our Partners Tours! This charming and cozy 1 bedroom is located just 1 block from Resurrection Bay, the Sea Life Center, downtown shops and restaurants. Also, right behind the Museum/Library. We are featured on Seward’s Historical Walking Tour. Renovated to provide modern amenities, yet keeping the history alive. Free City shuttle, playground, paved walking path and bicycle rentals all just steps away!

Location is the key! Heart of downtown, but on a quiet street, you are walking distance to almost everything!
This charming, but small, apartment is 1 block from Resurrection Bay, the Sea Life Center and 1 street over from downtown shops and restaurants. This is one of Sewards oldest buildings and originally a boarding house from the old railroad days. Come stay and be part of Seward's history. Speaking of history, we are right behind the museum/library.
This rental has been renovated, but we kept some of the historic charm. The size is approximately the same as a standard hotel room, but we provided a lot more amenities and a LOT more affordable. It is a 1 bedroom with queen super comfy bed, closet, bathroom with tub/shower and small seating area. Kitchenette has single induction plate, convection oven, microwave, air fryer, Keurig, French press and refrigerator. Blinds and blackout curtains to help you get a restful nights sleep. This apartment is in a building housing 7 units, so quiet hours are a must. Tv is streaming with free WIFI boasting highest speed available with unlimited data. Outside area has gazebo seating, sunny seating and outdoor table. Charcoal grill provided.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Seward

Located in Seward, this apartment is in the mountains. Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seward Boat Harbor and Caines Head State Recreation Area. Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Seward, AK

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cookery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seward Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mudd Hutt - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Barn Appetit Inn & Creperie - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4 on 13 May 2026 start from NZ$450, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4 located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is steps away from Seward Community Library & Museum, Chugach Heritage Center and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. Seward Waterfront Park and Alaska SeaLife Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 95 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to saty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, near restaurants, shops and museum. The place was cute, clean and the bed was super comfy! Check-in process was easy. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central Seward location, great place to stay when your visiting!

A cute, whimsical, cozy place. Love the decor and nice sheets!Owner very communicative and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This adorable retro apartment is in an ideal location. The second bed is a klik-klak in the dining area, but it worked fine for a mother -daughter getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Little Apartment

Compact place, comfy bed, nicely decorated. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint unit close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cozy place

Clean, easy check in, convenient to area shops, sites, restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful space!

We had a great stay! Shelley was a great host and the apartment was perfect for the weekend. We will definitely stay again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Handy to Shops and eateries (easy walking distances), lots of good tips from the host on where to eat and what to do. Clean, quiet, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Amenities
Cute place , nice location, very small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alaska vacation

Had a great time- close to shops and restaurants, and close to ships port for Alaskan cruise
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in the apartment. It is quite small, but we didn't spend much time there. It is in a great downtown location that has lots of shops and restaurants. Easy walk to the harbor. Check in was easy and communication with the owner was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Everything was just as described. Communication with host was outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Utkarsh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

Seward is a magical town and this BnB is right in the heart of it. Has all the amenities needed and allows you to seamlessly travel around and have a cosy place to come back to. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and comfortable!

This place met all our needs for our short stay in Seward.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute- as advertised. On the cozy side, but centrally located and easy communication with the hosts. Exactly what we needed it to be. And Seward is great- not to be missed in an Alaskan trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

walkable location

We were able to walk to all the places in historic Seward we wanted to see. Great view of the library/museum and its unusual and beautiful siding.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great place to stay for a quick overnight bed and room was nice and clean and great location in downtown. It was loud in the alleyway behind the building at night but that happens downtown. As long as you are not looking for a quiet getaway it is a good spot, would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Simple and wasy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Hideaway

What a cute space! Loads of charm, conveniently located, responsive host…great combo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seward quick trip

Enjoyed our stay in your historic building. Excellent location. Quiet and restfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karena LaReyna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute apartment

Great location. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

We had a wonderful trip to Seward and loved our stay in the Retro apartment. It was in an excellent location, and a walkable distance to the water and many restaurants. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seward

Great location in Seward. Walkable to all the great shops and restaurants downtown. Host was great communicator and we had everything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shelly Lindell

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Love Alaska and the great outdoors. We have wonderful friends in Seward and decided to become a part of this amazing community. Matt and I re both from the Midwest - MN and IA. We met in Denver and moved to Alaska in 2002. We absolutely love traveling and being hosts, mostly to share stories and adventures. When we get a chance to talk with our guests, it renews our love for our home and community. We are so blessed. We want to share this blessing with everyone.

Why they chose this property

Because it’s part of Alaska History. it is one of the oldest buildings in Seward and we loved the history and the possibilities to bring it back to life. We have worked hard to provide a nice clean quaint and quiet place to stay. We have local residents in the building who you may run into out and about. Some are born and raised in Seward!!

What makes this property unique

So close to everything! this building was origianlly a boarding house for railroad workers and others in the early 1900's and survived the 1964 earthquake and tsunami. This property is very unique. It is one of Seward's oldest buildings build in either 1905 or 1906. It was a boarding house to the railroad workers in the early 1900's. It survived the 1964 earthquake tsunami. In 2017, we bought this run down virtually empty building and spent every weekend for 6 years coming down from Anchorage and renovating the entire place. Just my husband and I. We have finally moved to Seward and love this amazing community. We hope you love what we have done to restore history.

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