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A Private Riverside Suite, Tucked In The Mountains, Just 30 Minutes From Seward

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A rustic cabin with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A snowy landscape with mountains in the background.
A bench overlooking a lake surrounded by dense forest and a mountain in the background.
A park with a bench and a picnic table near a pond surrounded by greenery.
A picnic table with a blue tablecloth and a hammock in a forested area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Tucked in the mountains, this 1-bedroom cottage accommodates 5 guests and features 1 bathroom. Enjoy water views from the balcony and deck, while the patio offers outdoor relaxation. Engage in nearby skiing, game walks, and mountain biking. Explore attractions like Kenai Lake and Upper Trail Lake. The property also includes games for entertainment.

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 5

Popular amenities

  • Playground on site
  • Gas barbecue
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Seward, AK
  • Place, Kenai Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenai River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Upper Trail Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Private Riverside Suite, Tucked In The Mountains, Just 30 Minutes From Seward

Tucked in among the trees with a view of the river, its outdoor setting features: a private yard, its own deck, a gas barbecue grill, horseshoes, picnic table and a hammock for ultimate relaxation.
Upon your arrival, you will be Welcomed with Sweetrolls and a Fresh Fruit Bowl and at the end of each and every day your Cozy Retreat will be waiting for you.
Amenities:
* Private bedroom w/king-size bed
* Double-size wall unit bed in the living room & A Pull-Out Lazy Boy
Sleeper Sofa
* Floor mats for additional sleeping space & a Play-n-Pack for the
young ones
* Washer/Dryer - $ 5 pr/load
* TV w/Satellite, Wi-Fi, Phone
* Kitchenette – Coffee Maker, Mini Fridge, Microwave, Toaster &
Electric Skillet
* Propane/Gas Grill
* Basketball Court for a Little Energy Release
* Light Weight Fishing Tackle

Many other extras to ensure you have everything you need

Mornings are beautiful and breathtaking... enjoy a cup of coffee while sitting outside next to the river and scoping out Madson Mountain. In the evening try your hand at horseshoes, or just relax in the yard on the hammock and share stories.
Some light weight fishing tackle is provided for those fishing enthusiasts, as they can walk right out the door and wet a line, (Fishing opens June 11th). You may catch a Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden or even the occasional Grayling. In mid-August, the red salmon are here and spawning, they are beautiful and quite a sight to see!
If you are looking for a more adventurous day of fishing, my son Jared, is a registered fishing guide and would be happy to accommodate you.

Moose Pass is a beautiful little town, surrounded by mountains, lakes, and streams with hiking trails abounding. The opportunities to enjoy nature and all that it offers are endless. We live here because it is Alaska at its Best!
Last but not least, it's a beautiful 30 minute drive to the port town of Seward with The Kenai Fjords, Exit Glacier, the Alaska Sealife Center, Shopping and much more or Cooper Landing and its world famous Russian River Red Salmon fishing. Although Homer is a few hours away and may be a bit of a drive, with an early morning start it can be your adventure for the day. Relax, Settle in and Make this your "Home Away From Home".


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 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

Not allowed inside, however kenneling outside mayb

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Of course smoking on deck and outside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Upon checkout, please wash your dishes, leave the keys on the table and make sure the heater is turned off. Thank you so much!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Please Remove Your Shoes In Entrance Please Turn Down the Heat When You Are Gone Each Day

Important information

You need to know

Property # 789596vb
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 and a first aid kit
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 Seward, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Chugach National Forest and Ptarmigan Lake Trail can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Exit Glacier. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Seward, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai Lake - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kenai River - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Upper Trail Lake - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Grant Lake Trail - 15 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Tern Lake - 24 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trail Lake Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪dragon express - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Private Riverside Suite, Tucked In The Mountains, Just 30 Minutes From Seward pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Private Riverside Suite, Tucked In The Mountains, Just 30 Minutes From Seward?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Private Riverside Suite, Tucked In The Mountains, Just 30 Minutes From Seward?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Private Riverside Suite, Tucked In The Mountains, Just 30 Minutes From Seward?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Private Riverside Suite, Tucked In The Mountains, Just 30 Minutes From Seward located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Chugach National Forest, Ptarmigan Lake Trail and Vagt Lake. Upper Trail Lake and Kenai River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is in an a serene setting along a river, just off the Seward highway. It provided great access to the Kenai Peninsula for exploring. The hosts, Gary and Julie were awesome people, very welcoming and provided helpful information during our stay. They even let us use their shop vac to clean out the rental car! The apartment was spotless and so comfortable for the 2 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% Fantastic! Comfy, clean, quiet, private, great location, we really felt at home in a very Alaskan non-touristy way. Julie and Gary are lovely, welcoming hosts!While not a problem for us, the fridge is small, the freezer section teeny, and there is not a cooktop or oven. With the microwave, the large electric frying pan, the bbq, and a little creativity, we ate well!The wall heater warms up the whole place quickly. We slept really well in the comfortable bed and bedding with the heat off at night, and the window cracked a bit. The setting is lovely and close to a whole bunch of stellar hikes and outdoor activities (like seeing the massive bull moose on the side of a road nearby- and Seward with all it has to offer, we even watched Sockeye salmon and a pair of mergansers in the creek right by the cabin! We stayed 3 nights, did not want to leave, and can’t wait to return!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with great hosts. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to stay!

Great owners and very conveniently located, plus just beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, secluded, and easy access to get to a lot of places. I have sciatic nerve pain and the bed actually relieved some of that pain. It was comfy, convenient, and easy to manage. Had all the things we needed for our stay. We picked this place also for the short drives to Homer, Seward, Girdwood, and Whittier. We visited all these places in our 6 day stay. Host was very accommodating when we needed something. These host will probably be your friendliest around. Very helpful in seeing moose and other wildlife. We will stay here again when we come back. Their home made our stay the best stay we could’ve imagined. Pictures I’m adding are ones I took within 20 minutes of this home. Eagle is the only one I took from Seward but saw plenty of eagles off the porch.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2026
It truly was a pleasure having Matt and Jessica as our guests and we hope they come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had great time! The place had everything we needed and was clean. The property was beautiful. Julie and Gary were wonderful hosts and gave us great information about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation Spot

Great Property! Beautiful Views!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Place was peaceful and exactly what we were looking for. Very nice owners
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Jewel of the North

Great place, wonderful views and the hosts are great people. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riverside cabin on Kenai Peninsula

We enjoyed staying in the beautiful surroundings outside Moose Pass for some adventures in the area. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming, providing lots of information before and during our trip that helped us plan our fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great location for exploring Seward and surrounding area. This accommodated our family of 5 very comfortably. The park-like private yard was great to relax in after a day of activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alaska trip

Enjoyed our stay and meeting Julie. Wonderful location and enjoyed the hospitality, sweet rolls, and fruit. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful place in the woods!

Enjoyed the hospitality of Jewel of the North!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you so much Barb. It is one of the reasons we love living here! It was great to have you as our guests! Please come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and comfortable

Julie eas an amazing host, very responsive and helpful. Will stay again next time we are traveling through Alaska.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alaskan Jewel

This was a great place to stay with a beautiful view and yard. Very clean quiet and relaxing. The cinnamon rolls we found when we checked in were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location!

My husband and I stayed at this beautiful spot outside of Seward along with our grown son and his wife. The accommodations were terrific and the Owners were delightful. I definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tidy clean and relaxing

This was my husband and I second time staying here. Relaxing and peaceful setting. Near road however plenty of trees between.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Place

Loved our stay. Julie and Gary were helpful and thoughtful. Would return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little slice of Heaven

We stayed here toward the end of our Alaska vacation and it was my favorite rental! The peacefulness and quaintness were therapeutic! Everything we could possibly want or need was there. I would love to go back and stay a week! If you are contemplating staying here, stop right now and book it! Wonderful hosts on site who have perfected their little place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great peaceful getaway

This is a perfect little getaway. Place is clean and cozy. Cant think of a single thing wrong with our stay. Yard is a great place to relax after being out all day. Beds are comfortable and they even had a bowl of fruit and fantastic cinnamon rolls.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay near Seward, AK

This was a perfect cozy spot about 20-30 minutes north of Seward! Julie was a fantastic host and made sure we had everything we needed and gave us great tips for our travels. The backyard is so nice and we got to see the friendly owl in its house. Would definitely recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous place on the river!

My son and I stayed at Julie's place while we were in Seward for three days. It's a beautiful property right on the river. The apartment is very comfortable with everything we needed. She even provided fishing gear for my son to fish and was able to provide recommendations and was so communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

The Jewel of the North was just that, a jewel. So clean and comfortable. Julie and Gary are wonderful people and we felt so welcome. And the homemade sweet rolls that Julie prepared for us were so delicious!! ( Sam thanks you for the seconds) we would absolutely love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alaska Getaway

Julie and Gary were great hosts! They were very helpful and attentive to all our needs. The Jewel of The North was exactly that, a true Jewel! Nice remote setting in the woods on the river, peaceful and quite with great views. The suite was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for a perfect getaway. My wife and I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place...nice people

Refridge eas less than stellar. All else was excellant
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
It seems to be working fine, were you expecting a full size fridge?

About the host

Hosted by Julie Lindquist & Gary Lindquist

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Julie & Gary along with their children Jared & Gretchen, have lived in Alaska for 30 years. We are grateful and love all of the adventures and outdoor activities Alaska provides for us right out our door! Some of those being: fishing, hiking, snow machining, skiing, skating, berry picking, gardening, and so much more.
Our son, Jared, who has been fishing since he was a toddler, is now a registered fishing guide and is one fortunate young man to being doing what he loves.
Our daughter, Gretchen, has turned into a mountain climber and hiker in the past year and can be found on the mountain tops surrounding us.

Why they chose this property

Quotes from one of our guests =
"Wonderful Scenery + Wonderful Place + Wonderful People = Wonderful Time"

Like New, Spacious, Private and Comfortable! Centrally Located and a great place to settle in and make your home base, for a good part of your Alaskan Vacation. Enjoy less time packing and travelling and more time relaxing, sightseeing, and adventuring.

What makes this property unique

It is away from the hustle and bustle, which gives you time to relax, just breathe, and get away from the cares of the world for a bit. If you are traveling with your family, there is plenty of space for them to run around, spread their wings and burn some energy.

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