Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Moose Pass / Seward, AK

Kenai River13 min drive
Seward Boat Harbor30 min drive
Kenai Fjords National Park40 min drive
Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)92 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

My wife Jennifer and I chose this spot on Trail River to raise our children because of its incredible beauty. Trail River Gardens is located just 20 min from Seward in the heart of the Chugach mountains on beautiful Trail River. From our deck the river is just 50 feet away with the majestic Mount Madison as a back drop. There are lakes above and below us with mountains on all sides. You can walk to hiking trails to even more mountain lakes. If you like to hike and watch birds and other wildlife, then you will love it here at Trail River gardens.

Keywords:Seward, Cottage, Cabin, Family, River, View, Fishing, Hiking.

Property manager

Russ Burnard

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seward

Located in Seward, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Ptarmigan Lake Trail and Grant Lake Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chugach National Forest and Kenai River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Moose Pass / Seward, AK

What's nearby

Ptarmigan Lake Trail - 20 min walk
Kenai River - 13 min drive
Seward Boat Harbor - 30 min drive
Kenai Fjords National Park - 40 min drive
Exit Glacier - 45 min drive

Getting around

Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

Trail Lake Lodge - 6 min drive
Trail Lake Lodge - 6 min drive
Victoria's Station - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chugach National Forest and Ptarmigan Lake Trail. Kenai Lake is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Darren D., Alpine

18 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful riverside views

We had a nice stay and enjoyed the river and garden views. The house is set up like a hunter's cabin with three master bedrooms but no living room, so we gathered around the kitchen table. In the kitchen there is a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker but no stove/oven. There is an induction hot plate but only one small pan that can be used with it. If the weather is good you can cook outside on the excellent barbecue with side burner that can handle the larger pots and pans. There actually is a washer and dryer available. The owners were helpful and we really enjoyed meeting them. Overall this was a great base for exploring Seward and the Kenai peninsula.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

2 Sept 2023

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

Natural Beauty

We had an amazing stay here. The location is perfect. We went into Seward every day. Seward is a little crowded and touristy so it was nice to come back to this cottage and stay in the beautiful nature of Alaska. Cooper's Landing is an even shorter drive than Seward and also a great little town to see. Plenty of little hikes all over and Kenai Fjords has a beautiful hike up to Harding Icefields. The cottage itself is situated on an amazing creek

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda W., Dallas

21 Aug 2023

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

sweet place, great location, wonderful hosts

We had an amazing stay at Crown Point. The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do on the Kenai Peninsula. The hosts provided many extras such as goodies from their vegetable garden, bear spray (never needed), bug spray (much needed), instant oatmeal, many pantry staples, and views of their gorgeous flower beds. My only constructive criticism would be 1) as mentioned elsewhere the photo of the view from the deck is THEIR deck, not the VRBO view and 2) we didn't really get communication about check in. We just drove up and luckily jennifer happened to be on our deck. Not sure we would've known what to do or walked into the right building if she wouldn't have been there. Their home is on the same property as the VRBO along with several other outbuildings. But the property was super comfortable (think Grandma's best worn in quilts), clean, and well situated. As far as not having a stove - that did provide some challenges but we learned about the induction hot plate halfway through our stay and used it to cook our eggs the rest of the stay. Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

21 Aug 2023

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

Family vacation

This house was BETTER than we expected! So roomy and 3 bathrooms made it so enjoyable with 6 people. the views were amazing and a short distance from Seward.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

9 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful property with great views! Very convenient location for travel to Seward. Each bedroom has its own bath which was perfect for three couples. Fire pit was awesome to grill steaks for our dinners! Hosts were very friendly and accommodating! Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Russ Burnard

We have lived in Alaska for 30 yrs here on beautiful Trail River. We also have a gift store, coffee shop and bakery in Seward.

Why they chose this property

I built the vacation rental because of the beautiful location. The cottage was originally built in the 1940's and I completely rebuilt it in 1997.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is located just 50 feet from the river. the view from the deck is no less than spectacular. There are lakes above and below us with mountains on all sides. There are lots of birds and other wildlife around us and many hiking trails.