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Cozy Swedish-Style Cabin... Our Specialty is in the Details!

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A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A cozy bedroom with a bed, a wooden ladder, a dresser, and a nightstand.
A wooden deck with a metal railing, surrounded by greenery and a house in the background.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a chair and table.
A wooden deck with a railing, a bear standing on it, and a house in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Private garden

    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Seward, AK
  • Place, Bear Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Swedish-Style Cabin... Our Specialty is in the Details!

Built by Stefan Nilsson, this little “doll house” was completed in July of 2005. Inspired by Stefan's Swedish heritage, this adorable cabin has typical Swedish siding stained forest green, with natural spruce trim.

The cabin is in a quiet wooded setting, located 5-10 minutes away from Seward's activities; yet our guests can still stay connected to the rest of the world with free wireless internet service!

The inside comfortably sleeps 4 guests, having a queen-sized bed in a cozy alcove, two twin beds up in the sleeping loft, and a sitting area to relax in. A full bathroom is located near the back entrance.

The kitchenette has a refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, and toaster. Next to the kitchen, a custom-built breakfast nook affords spectacular views of Mt. Eva and her hanging glacier. Rich wood details, from the tongue and groove ceiling to the colorful stained beams, adorn the inside of the cabin.

The finish carpentry, as well as the unique colors on the walls, beams, and interior door make this cabin a work of art.





Keywords: A custom built cabin, with Scandinavian details. Cozily tucked in amongst the towering Sitka Spruce trees with spectacular views of Mt. Eva.

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

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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

Please remove your shoes upon entering our guesthouse. Thank you!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 322187vb
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
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

About the area

Seward

Located in Old Mill, a neighbourhood in Seward, this cabin is in a rural area and 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 Exit Glacier. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Seward, AK

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 12 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tidewater Taphouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Resurrection Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Swedish-Style Cabin... Our Specialty is in the Details! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Swedish-Style Cabin... Our Specialty is in the Details!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Swedish-Style Cabin... Our Specialty is in the Details!?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Swedish-Style Cabin... Our Specialty is in the Details!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cozy Swedish-Style Cabin... Our Specialty is in the Details! located?

Located in Old Mill, this cabin is steps from Chugach National Forest and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Bear Lake. Seward Boat Harbor and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 177 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent quiet place to stay in Seaward. It is very conveniently located with easy access to all popular locations in Seaward.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean place! Owners are super nice. I would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and cabin has lots of character
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little spot for my mom, sister and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin at the end of their property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was great. Would love to book the place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2026
Thank you Manoj!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is truly a hidden gem. The place presents itself way better than the pictures do. The owners made sure we had everything we needed and even dropped us off some fresh baked cookies. Exceptional cabin with stunning views and very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Binget went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. What luck that we found this special spot! We could not recommend it more highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin and hosts great and Seward is just the most beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is great! Just like the pictures show. Tiny but has everything we needed. We’d definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2026
Thank you Kris!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. The place is on the smaller size, but it had everything we needed and was cozy. The host was great. They even allowed us to borrow their boot dryer, which came in handy after my boots got wet on the inside. We would stay here again and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2026
Thank you Ryan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property is cute and great. The hosts are extremely friendly and helpful, and they're known and liked in the community.It's a bit difficult to find rides to do things, so I'd recommend a rental car if you have places to be at certain times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy cottage was perfect for our stay in Seward. It was a 10 minute drive from town, so very easy access to all the various activities. It was less than 5 minutes to Exit Glacier and the connected hiking trails. Stefan and Binget were very responsive and very friendly, and the cottage itself was not only adorable but very functional. We had two adults and two kids and we felt that we had plenty of space. We will definitely stay here again if we ever find ourselves in Seward!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2026
Thank you for the kind words Stephanie! We hope you come back some day:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 would highly recommend. Peaceful cabin and perfect for a family of 4. Our kids are older now but the loft was perfect. The owners were great. They let us know a Moose was nearby as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2026
Thank you Lori!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Binget and Stefan couldn't have been better hosts and the cabin's pictures dont do it justice, this was the best VRBO I've ever stayed in. Seward is a wonderful little town too but leave time to just lounge at the cabin, I loved just sitting on the porch with coffee enjoying the view. And if you want a great radio station, tune to 91.7, very eclectic mix.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2026
Thank you Don!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite and comfy place. Did have issue with water heater cutting out but got by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2026
Thank you for your review Steve. We had our propane technician in to service our water tank so there will be no more issues with hot water supply:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cozy cabin with superb welcoming and homey touches! We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacay

We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. Our visit to Seward was so much fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cabin near Seward
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was fabulous and the hosts amazing! Cannot recommend enough. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you, Bret!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couples Stay

We had a wonderful stay in Seward!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved our little cabin. It was the base for our hiking trips. Host was wonderful, she even made us some cookies when we arrived!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this cabin! Quiet and cozy with a comfy bed and pretty garden view. Might be cramped with more than two people, but for a couple it was the perfect size.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin with lots of thoughtful details and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
Thank you so much for your kind response
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, beautiful stay 💛

We loved the quiet, everything was clean, warm and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Stefan and Binget Nilsson

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Stefan and Binget Nilsson are your hosts along with their three children, Kjell (born 1999), Bjorn (born 2002), and Annika (born 2004). They moved to Seward in February of 1996. Binget grew up in Kenai, Alaska and spent many years fishing salmon on the banks of the Kenai River. After finishing college at the University of Washington in Seattle (1990), she put her pack on her back and went travelling down to New Zealand. In February of 1990, Stefan and Binget met on a bus (“The Magic Bus”) on the South Island of New Zealand and fell in love. At the end of the trip, neither thought they would see the other again. But it was God’s plan that they be together, and through interesting circumstances (and a helpful German friend!), they finally decided to be together and were married September 19, 1992 in Kenai. Your hosts love living in Alaska with their little ones, and appreciate the great outdoor opportunities that abound in the Seward area. Binget has a history in mountain climbing and has extensive knowledge of the trails and mountains in and around Seward. If you love to hike, bike, run the trails, or climb some of the local peaks…she can point you in the right direction! Stefan’s big love is hunting and fishing. He will be able to tell you the right lake or river for Dolly Varden, Rainbows, and Grayling...and he may even share his secrets about what the halibut and salmon are biting in Resurrection Bay ! They are excited to be able to share their outdoor experiences with you.

Why they chose this property

We love living out of town in our little neighborhood called "Old Mill Subdivision". There are towering Sitka Spruce trees throughout the subdivision that house Bald Eagles and a myriad of other birds, as well as the pesky squirrels that chatter away when you get too close. As well, you may see the occasional moose, porcipine, and black or brown bear wander through the area. The quiet life and gorgeous views are what suits our lifestyle in this area.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy having the river run through our neighborhood, which occasionally will have trout and salmon swimming. The hiking trails and berry picking in the Fall right outside our door is another plus for our family.

Languages:

English, Swedish

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