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Woodland Retreat - Forested Home Outside City Limits Sleeps 7

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms103 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Seward, AK
  • Place, Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Alaska SeaLife Center
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Seward

With a stay at this vacation home in Seward (Questa Woods), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Chugach National Forest and Seward Boat Harbor. .This vacation home is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Kenai Fjords National Park and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center.
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What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park - 20 min drive - 19.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cookery - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Woodland Retreat - Forested Home Outside City Limits Sleeps 7

This listing is under new management! See photos for past reviews.

This three bedroom, two bathroom sleeps (7) and is perfect for the family! With a large yard, great deck, BBQ grill and a fire pit you'll enjoy this cozy bungalow located just 5 miles from town. A full kitchen, cozy living room, and laundry make this property perfect for groups wanting to explore Seward. As our guest, we're here to help you explore Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park, offering discounts on many tours in the area!

Woodland Retreat sits on a large, private lot surrounded by trees, just a short drive from town bordering on state land. After a long day of play in the Seward area, the Retreat offers a comfortable place to relax. Games, books, WiFi and TV with Roku box are available for when it’s time to wind down or rest after a busy day.

The home and yard are yours to enjoy. There is one closet in the master suite that is locked to guests (we use it for storage of linens etc) as well as a tool shed in the backyard that is off limits, otherwise you are free to use the entire space.

There's a small cabin on property that is a separate nightly rental with its own parking. Please respect their privacy.

We do encourage guests to refrain from cooking fish inside the unit; however, we do provide a grill for outdoor cooking of your local catch. We do not allow processing of fish on property.

You will need to have a car if you are staying at Woodland Retreat. There is also a bike path that runs along the highway from town to just before the turnoff to Woodland Retreat and makes for a nice ride. Taxis are also available, but no other public transportation runs outside of town at this time.

As a free resource, my husband Clay, a local boat captain, and I are here to answer questions or help you book the perfect excursion to explore Seward and the surrounding Kenai Fjords National Park. We offer discounts on many tours to our guests.
We do encourage guests to refrain from cooking fish inside the unit; however, we do provide a grill for outdoor cooking of your local catch. We do not allow processing of fish on property.

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Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,109 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

337756

Reviews

Woodland Retreat - Forested Home Outside City Limits Sleeps 7 Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin is super cozy and conveniently located close to everything, which is a nice bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
As described. Responsive hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was absolutely perfect!Close to town but yet away from it all. Super clean and had everything we needed for our stay. They were responsive to messages and recommended several local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place just outside Seward, quiet, comfortable, and well located!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a wonderful property to stay at. Away from the city just enough to be quiet and relaxing but close enough to see all that Seward has to offer. Even saw Moose on our walk. Loved the back deck. Very clean and had everything we needed. Thank you for a wonderful stay in Seward.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alaska vacation

Great house. Loved location. Host very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leiann N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay!

An excellent place to stay, out in the woods and just north of Seward. We loved the firepit and chairs and spent each evening out back with a fire. Bedrooms are decorated with quilts and cabin decor and split w the master and master bath on one end of the house and the other two bedrooms and bath between them diagonnally across the house. Beds were excellent with good bedding. Extra blankets were provided in each room for each bed. The well equipped kitchen made cooking easyand fun and a large table can seat everyone. The living room was large and could sit seven easily. The pictures make the house look small but it is quite roomy and very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Woodland Retreat Review

We stayed 4 nights at this home. It is a cute small house just north of Seward. A quick 10 minute drive gets you into town. We had 6 adults in our party and space was not an issue. We were there in June, so the only thing I wish they would have had were curtains on the windows, rather than just blinds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cozy and comfortable. Perfect for our family group!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun trip

Property is easy to get to, clean, and fit 4 adults and 3 children perfectly. Loved that there were some toys in the closet for the kids to play with and books to enjoy! Fire pit out back was perfect for roasting marshmallows.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas and Corrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location ! Amazing updated house !

We had a great brief 2 night stay! House had great location and everything we needed !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy quite cabin

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

Everything was fine, no problems
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

margo b., Tyler, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Property was exactly as listed.

Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R., Carrboro

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

We had a great time in Alaska and this property was the perfect base camp for us. Would definitely stay there again. We actually walked around the block the morning of our last day there and came upon a grizzly so you are close to nature here for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul S., Colorado Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Family retreat

We had four adults and four kids with us. We were gone exploring most days but the location outside of Seward served as an excellent base. The house is quaint but could use a few updates to the beds and towels. The Kurig coffee maker had a good supply of cups but it would be better to list that it only has a Kurig and not a standard coffee pot, for which we brought ground coffee to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K., Mashpee, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Little Alaskan Home

This property was perfect for us, my husband, adult daughter and myself. Nestled in a wooded lot in a quiet area. We heard a Bald Eagle call a couple of times off in the distance and woke up to Varied Thrush singing from the woods out back. Beautiful Stellar’s Jays made appearances several times throughout the day. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura & Ted D., Key Largo, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We only stayed for our 2 nights in Seward, but it was perfect. House was very convenient the activities in Seward. Perfect for our group of grandparents and 3 teens. House was clean and just as advertised. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain house

Cute setting, nestled in the trees. Easy find and close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl J.

Liked: Cleanliness

1st trip to Seward

We had a great time in Seward, the cabin was exactly as represented clean, comfortable and priced right. Be sure to take the national park cruise in was wonderful. Being from Florida the whole experience has been amazing. On to Homer. Thanks Karl Johnson
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay

Had a great stay at this property. The house is very nice and clean; it had everything we needed and more. We were very impressed by the owner’s communication and responsiveness. We would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway!

This was by far the best place we have stayed in Alaska. It was very clean and had everything we needed to be comfortable. The extra blankets were especially enjoyed by out of state family members. The area around the house was quiet as well as a quick drive to fishing areas and downtown Seward. I will save this location for future rental. Nothing beats a comfortable home while being away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a family.

The home is perfect for a family of 6. It is even better than the listing. The kitchen had all amenities needed to make meals. The beds were comfortable and plenty of warm blankets to keep us southerners warm. The kids enjoyed playing in the snow in the yard. Close to all the activities in the area. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024