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

Holiday home in Seward with kitchen and balcony

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Bear Paw Lodge
Our little cabin on the left and the lodge on the right.
The spacious and bright living room is the first thing to welcome you.
The fireplace was made with locally collected slate.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Seward, AK
  • Place, Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Alaska SeaLife Center
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Suite

1 Double Futon and 2 Queen Beds

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom in Master Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom near bedrooms

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom off kitchen

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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.

For the 2025 season, we're starting a new partnership with a local company who will rent out and deliver a clean, modern, portable sauna to our property or other locations for you. Enjoy a nice sauna right in the back yard, or have it delivered to a local lake or beach and dance between the hot steam and the cold plunge. We'll provide more information about this upon booking your stay with us... but they'll offer a significant discount to our guests!

We can book Kenai Fjords Tours boat trips for you at a significant discount, as well!

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 $20 / 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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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Only people listed on the rental agreement are allowed use of the property and amenities... a maximum of 10 people (adults and all children included).
We ask that all shoes are left by the front door, and no shoes are worn in the house.
Use of the hot tub and bunk bed are at your own risk. Please see our rental agreement for age limitations for the hot tub.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seward

Located in Seward, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Seward, AK

What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Lowell Point State Recreation Site - 19 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cookery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Paw Lodge : Custom-built log home only 4 miles from downtown Seward!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Paw Lodge : Custom-built log home only 4 miles from downtown Seward!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Chugach National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Seward Boat Harbor and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. Two Lakes Park and Seward Waterfront Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 221 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rachel s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place and conveniently located
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully equipped and clean log cabin house Very close to Seward but not in town. Family group. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

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

Awesome stay!

Beautiful and clean home in a peaceful setting. Loved every moment of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Bear Creek Lodge

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was incredibly well maintained and had everything we needed to feel comfortable. Wendy was available and helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

A gem of a retreat in the woods

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin R.

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

Perfect stay, very close to Seward

Our family of 8 adults had the best time staying at this cabin! It is even better than in the photos. Beds were comfy, lots of gathering spaces, very well-equipped. We especially loved the hot tub. Thanks for a great stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

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

amazing place

Couldn't be happier! The hosts were great to work with. I would stay again. Evey one we were with raved about how nice it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Lovely Cabin in Woods

Our family had a wonderful visit. The cabin was so cute and had everything we needed for a perfect time in Seward.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H., Larkspur CO

Wonderful Stay in Seward

One of the nicest rentals I have stayed in. Very clean, organized and well equipped. We would definitely stay here again and will recommend to friends.

10/10 Excellent

Brent L., Los Altos

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

Cozy log cabin

Great time. Perfect for our extended family to explore Seward.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bianca R.

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

Best stay ever!

One of the most beautiful houses I’ve ever stayed at! Personal touches everywhere and attention to every last detail. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Perfect Place to Stay!

This was a wonderful place to stay for our party of 4 couples. The house was clean, kitchen large and we could visit with each other inside and outside. The owners were friendly and very helpful. We highly recommend that place.

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Fantastic home for a group

Our extended family visited here, and we really loved the property. So many thoughtful details with the home. The stay felt homey from beginning to end.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Perfect getaway

Everything was as described in the VRBO post. The owners are extremely nice and helpful. Lots of space and the hot tub was great. Definitely recommend this lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We loved our stay here. We had amazing hosts! They were available but not invasive and thought of every small detail to make the stay leaving you wanting for nothing. Bear creek was comfortable, clean, and lovely. The hot tub was awesome at the end of the day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Great Location, Beautiful Home

We had a wonderful stay. The site is well maintained and organized. The location was great and there was lots of space. We loved the book that showed your history of the site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

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

Amazing cabin, lovely Seward Experience

We had a wonderful stay in Wendy’s cabin! The home was spotless clean and incredibly comfortable. Laundry was fantastic, and we relaxed in front of the fireplace and in the hot tub. Wendy was very attentive and helped us book a tour too. And we even got to watch a moose meander in the backyard. What a gem; I wish I was still there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Great location in Seward

Bear Paw Lodge exceeded our expectations. The house was impeccably clean and outfitted with everything you need for a comfortable vacation stay -- plus a hot tub and extremely helpful owners. You are close to trailheads, Kenai Fjords National Park and Seward. Great place.

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

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

Absolutely Perfect.

Great location! Everything was just perfect. Plenty of rooms for our large group. Inside and out was great. Stayed for 5 nights and felt like we were HOME during our stay. Owners were great to work with!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kent N.

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

Best Log Cabin in Seward AK

This is a very large and beautiful cabin, it is very well maintained, has all the amenities you could ask for. Spacious living areas throughout the cabin, well planned out! Ideal location, 5 minutes from town, shopping, supermarket and most of all sport fishing at it's finest!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Fabulous property

It was as nice as it possibly could be. Great communication from the owner. Lots of info about the area and opportunities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

Beautiful Vacation Home

This is likely the nicest place to stay in the Seward area. The home is both beautiful and unique, and feels remote while still being only a 10-minute drive to Seward. It is extremely clean and comfortable, and very well stocked with items such as coffee, sugar, condiments, and most other necessities that make for a great stay. Our party of 5 had a wonderful 4-night stay, and would highly recommend to anyone interested in vacationing in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Betsy P.

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

Amazing experience!

We loved every thing about our stay at Bear Paw Lodge. The small details definitely set you apart from any VRBO I have ever stayed in. Than you for your hospitality and I am glad I was able to meet you in person. I would love to make it back again some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Doughty

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We've lived in Seward since 2002, and absolutely love the area and the people! We owned and operated Kayak Adventures Worldwide through the summer 2014 season, and during those years Bear Paw Lodge was run as a B&B. It was a great lodging option for our clients, and others traveling to the area. Now that we've transitioned away from running Kayak Adventures, we've turned our log home into a vacation rental.

One of our favorite parts of traveling is meeting all the wonderful people. By living on the property and running the lodge, we're able to bring that aspect of travel right to our own back yard! It's such a pleasure to meet the people who stay here, and to assist them in maximizing their time in Seward.

We love the outdoors... and whenever we're not working on projects around the house, you can find us hiking, biking, running, fishing, kayaking, or even strumming our instruments around a campfire. Life is good in Seward, and we hope to share that with you!!

Why they chose this property

We were both originally drawn to Seward for the kayaking and the lifestyle. Landing at Kayak Adventures in 2002, we quickly realized how much we loved sharing this natural playground with others. That winter we purchased the business, and decided to make Seward our home. We lived in the tiny kayak shop for five summers... sharing the space with many guides, customers, dogs, etc. In 2007, we decided it was time to find our own space. And so we found this log home! It needed lots of work, but was well-built and spoke to us immediately. In June 2007, we moved in and began running it as a B&B. In 2015, we transitioned to offering the home as a vacation rental.

What makes this property unique

Come stay at the lodge, and in an instant you'll know why we purchased this log home. The quality and beauty of construction, the feeling of warmth and home, the space and light, the deck and hot tub, the location... the list goes on and on. We knew this was the property for us the minute we walked through the door in 2007. We bought the house with the intention of sharing it with others, and it's truly perfect for traveling groups.

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