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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Seward, AK
  • Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Alaska SeaLife Center
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Seward

In Seward .At this Seward apartment, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Chugach National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Seward Boat Harbor. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Two Lakes Park.
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What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 13 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 16 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Kenai Fjords National Park - 21 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Exit Glacier - 27 min drive - 14.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Street Creamery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Seafood Grill - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska!

Located just 7 miles outside of Seward Alaska in the Bear Lake subdivision. Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska. Guests can hike the nearby trails, watch the eagles soar, view fish and sometimes bears at the Bear Lake Weir, or visit any of the many local attractions.

An upstairs apartment with 1200 square feet of private space. We offer our guests clean, comfortable and spacious accommodations. The apartment features 3 bedrooms,1 bathroom, a full kitchen, dining room, living room and laundry. We will do our best to help you enjoy your visit to beautiful Seward Alaska!

This is an upstairs apartment. Owners reside in the apartment below the unit. In previous years the lower unit was the rental. All reviews dated prior to 2022 were related to the lower unit.

Please note that the stated room rate is based on double occupancy (2 people). There is a $25 per person per night fee for each additional guest after 2 and the property sleep up to 6 people.

Property manager

Melissa Schutter

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing 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)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No Fish Cleaning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: $25 fee per person after two; including children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Seward
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Seward

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! to the airport?

This apartment is 98.5 mi (124-min drive) away from the Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! to the beach?

This apartment is 6.6 mi (11-min drive) from Seward Waterfront Park and 9.8 mi (20-min drive) from Lowell Point State Recreation Site. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska!?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska!?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! to downtown Seward?

This apartment is 1.6 mi away from Bear Creek.

Tiehacker Lodging is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seward Stay

Nice place - just like staying in our own home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd story accommodations

This property was as listed. Nothing special but it did the trick. It's worth noting there are no blackout curtains in the bedroom. This posed a little difficulty when putting our infants down since it doesn’t get dark until midnight or later. It does seem silly to charge an additional 25 per person per night after 2 guests when the property listing say it’s sleeps 6. Seems like the owner/listing is trying to be tricky - why not just increase the overall price, or drop the number of guests it’s sleeps on the listing? Only mentioning bc this was overlooked when we booked and were a little blindsided by it. It was easy to get to town- dinner, coffee, grocery, shopping- and the park so that was a plus. Note the owner is on site so if you don’t mind running into them while you’re hanging out, it’s worth booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean P.

Liked: Cleanliness
6 adults stayed here in July as a hub for fishing trips. Everything was nice, check-in easy, and communication with Melissa was prompt.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property; exactly what we were needing for a 3 day stay in Seward. Extremely quiet and only a short drive to downtown Seward. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montana F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

Great place to stay for us five adults! A short drive from Seward in the woods near a creek. Plenty of space to spread out, easy access and a fully furnished kitchen. Everything was tidy and exactly as described. The hosts were very helpful as well and we definitely recommend Tiehacker Lodging,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

jon d.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Not very peaceful and seems like an impound lot of the owners vehicles, the property didn’t add to the Alaska experience we were hoping for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Huntsville, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, clean, great beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel P., Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location. Everything you need!

This house was in the perfect location and was exceptionally clean with everything a family could need for a stay in the Seward area. The hosts live on property but were very hospitable and gave us privacy. There was plenty of parking, convenient to Seward, groceries, and amenities, and was easy to find. The beds were comfortable and encased in sealed mattress protectors. The kitchen was well stocked and there was a washer and dryer! We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

C. G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Glori H.

Convenient lodging

This apartment was spacious and in a convenient location. The wifi worked well and the yard was nice for the kids to play in. It was also nice having a laundry room available. However, I was disappointed that the bathroom and kitchen weren't clean at time of check in. I ended up clorox wiping them down to clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Spot

Had a great time on this property. Place was clean and perfect size for family of 4. Quiet. Friendly. Very short trip into town. Would stay here again !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seward

Melissa was quick to respond, check in easy, directions were great. The house was clean, few amenities missing such as Kleenex and kitchen towels, no wine glasses.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as advertised.

Friendly hosts who live downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay in Seward

Great apartment perfect place to explore Seward!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ashia D., California

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient access to Seward and Kenai Peninsula

The best aspect of this property is its location. We really wanted to visit the Kenai National Park on foot and by boat. We enjoyed being tourists in Seward, visiting the small shops, coffee houses, Aquarium and had a nice seafood dinner. The property was functional but less inviting compared with other properties we stayed in. For example, on entering the property there is a rather small area to remove shoes (Alsakan practice) with a metal folding chair. The first night was chilly, and the comforters were too light for us. We had to take a blanket from the living room and found another in the laundry room to keep warm. The bathroom was quite small for our group of 5. Nonetheless, given the options for accommodations in the area and the access the property provided to this part of Alaska, I don't regret staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seward fishing trip

Perfect location for a fishing trip in Seward! The place is clean and on beautiful land. We had 6 in our group and felt like we had plenty of room. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tiehacker

Great place to stay. Host was amazing and the location perfect!! Loved the salmon weir !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C., Harleysville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, clean, great hosts

This home is the cleanest VRBO we have ever stayed. Very comfortable and spacious. It is a perfect location if you like to hike and enjoy nature as it is a short walk to some nice trails. The hosts are very nice and accommodating. It is also a short drive to Seward which is a great town and the center for all your activities. I will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very functional stay!

We really enjoyed our stay in Seward. The house was very large for us, 2 couples, with a nice size kitchen and dining room and a comfortable couch in the family room. The beds were very comfortable. I would highly recommend this place to other visitors!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perect fishing weekend.

We had a wonderful and peaceful stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

We had a great stay. The hosts were great. Comfortable lodging and amazing scenery. Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our needs

We booked Melissa's place for a workshop that was being held in Seward. Worked out better than a hotel because everyone had their own bedroom but was able to get to know each other in the communal areas. Place was very neat and the setting was beautiful. Thanks for letting us share your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay

It was exactly as described and the accommodations were very nice. I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay for 4 adults!

Beautiful place inside and out. We loved the close walk to the salmon weir, and a short drive to Seward. The apartment was well more than well equipped for everything we needed. Everything was smooth, and the view of the mountain is just gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, comfortable beds excellent

Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023