Quiet neighborhoodhood in town at the foot of Mt. Marathon

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Seward, AK

Seward Waterfront Park9 min walk
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center11 min walk
Seward Boat Harbor15 min walk

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Inquire about weekly and monthly winter rates!

Sporting a fun Alaskan bush pilot theme, the Taildragger Inn sits nestled at the base of the Mt. Marathon. This one bedroom apartment is ideally located within walking distance of downtown Seward and the boat harbor. Hiking trails are just around the corner, including the renowned "runner's trail" up Mt. Marathon - Although connected to the main house, the apartment uses a separate entrance and does not share space with the owners, affording you privacy. The apartment is compact, yet meets all of your needs with a full kitchen, 3/4 bathroom, and bed space for four. After a long day adventuring around the Seward area, you can relax on the couch and enjoy a movie on Netflix or take in the long Alaskan daylight outside around the fire pit.

Property manager

Jill Hemstock

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Microwave

Living/dining area

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seward

Located in Seward, this guesthouse is in the city centre and near the beach. Seward Boat Harbor and Caines Head Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park. Safety Cove State Marine Park and Sandspit Point State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

Seward, AK

What's nearby

Seward Waterfront Park - 9 min walk
Alaska SeaLife Center - 11 min walk
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 11 min walk
Seward Boat Harbor - 15 min walk
Mount Marathon - 1 min drive

Getting around

Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 3 min drive
Woody's Thai Kitchen - 8 min walk
The Highliner Restaurant - 7 min walk
Ray's Waterfront - 2 min drive
Resurrect Art Coffee House Gallery - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet neighborhoodhood in town at the foot of Mt. Marathon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet neighborhoodhood in town at the foot of Mt. Marathon ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet neighborhoodhood in town at the foot of Mt. Marathon ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet neighborhoodhood in town at the foot of Mt. Marathon located?

Located in the heart of Seward, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Seward Waterfront Park and Seward Community Library & Museum. Chugach Heritage Center and Alaska SeaLife Center are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

1 Oct 2023

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

Seward

The place was charming and super comfortable and welcoming. It’s in a great location and was easy to get to wherever we needed to go. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H., Valrico

8 Sept 2023

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

Perfect in every way!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cute and cozy unit set in a tranquil residential area. It was very walkable and super close to the free shuttle around town. This place is exceptionally clean and well appointed. A must mention is the quality of the bedding. I LOVE the sheets and other bedding. The bed was super comfy with great hotel style pillows. I had to untuck the sheets all around to find out the brand and am going to order them for my own bed!!! Jill was awesome. Super nice and communicative. Would stay here again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

April M.

1 Sept 2023

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

Great place to stay

The property was neat and clean and in a God location. We would stay there again if we are ever back in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F., Plainwell

31 Aug 2023

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

Perfect

Great location, loved the theme decor. All the little extras much appreciated. (Coffee, treats, books). Highly recommend the Taildragger Inn.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy and Mike

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We enjoyed our stay. Bed was nice, good bedding, pillows, no squeaking! Limited tv options…. Netflix was all we could figure out. Walkable to town, and Mt Marathon trail head. We did Jeep trail which was pretty tough, but a great sense of accomplishment. Enjoyed Rockfish tacos at place in town, and Jdock fishing. Easy dealing with host. You can hear footsteps upstairs as you would in any 2 story dwelling, didn’t bother us at all.

About the host

Hosted by Jill Hemstock

About your hosts: Jill first came to Alaska from the Pacific Northwest as an 18 year old to work seasonally in the canneries during the summertime, experiencing different areas of the state before permanently moving to Seward in 1990. Ronn arrived in the last frontier in the mid 1990s to take a job teaching in the village of Naknek and soon realized his boyhood dream of becoming a pilot: a year later, he moved to Seward. The two met years later, marrying in 2007. They raised four children in the town and are looking forward to adventures with grandchildren soon. Jill and Ronn enjoy the outdoors and spend much of their free time there - hiking, camping, biking, canoeing, skiing, ice skating or just resting on the deck in the summer. In addition, they have two enthusiastic and energetic canine children - Dax and Hank - who can often be seen playfully running alongside their people.

Jill and Ronn also love to travel and meet new people, and share their town with others. Over the years they have hosted five foreign exchange students and quite a few random travelers. They now look forward to opening their home up to others and continuing with the tradition of sharing their town.