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views! Location! Historic 2BR/1BA loft with Views-Downtown Telegraph House

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Seward

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Seward, AK
  • Place, Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alaska SeaLife Center
    ‪3 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Seward

Oceanside stay.At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center. Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Seward Waterfront Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seward Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seward Community Library & Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cookery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seward Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

views! Location! Historic 2BR/1BA loft with Views-Downtown Telegraph House

Experience turn of the century charm in this 1905 Home that is an important part of Seward And U.S. history. National register property. Beautiful Hardwood floors, completely remodeled bathroom. Period details and charming, historic touches throughout. Views from living/dining, kitchen and bedrooms. This apartment style loft was the Original lodging for telegraph workers from U.S. signal corps in 1905 and through the 60’s. It was the original Quarters for the us army signal corps workers that operated the telegraph lines. Downstairs unit (separate entrance and apt) was the original cable/telegraph office. Walking distance to everything in downtown! Coffee shops, brewery, library, shops, restaurants, Sea Life center, park.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Please no smoking of any type or vaping. $500 fee

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No cleaning of fish in house at all. $500 Minimum charge *** NOTE WEEK OF 4th OF JULY IS AT HIGHER RATES ***

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: $500 charge for pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Lot of historical items, tools, pictures, etc.

Events

No events allowed
Please keep noise down after 10 PM

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking of any type or vaping. $500 fee

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
Note from host: Please keep noise down after 10 PM
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 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
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. Note from host: Please keep noise down after 10 PM For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Views Location Historic 2br/1ba Loft Views-downtown Telegraph

Frequently asked questions

How close is views! Location! Historic 2BR/1BA loft with Views-Downtown Telegraph House to the airport?

This vacation home is 104 mi (139-min drive) away from the Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does views! Location! Historic 2BR/1BA loft with Views-Downtown Telegraph House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is views! Location! Historic 2BR/1BA loft with Views-Downtown Telegraph House to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Seward Waterfront Park and 2.6 mi (9-min drive) from Lowell Point State Recreation Site. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does views! Location! Historic 2BR/1BA loft with Views-Downtown Telegraph House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at views! Location! Historic 2BR/1BA loft with Views-Downtown Telegraph House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at views! Location! Historic 2BR/1BA loft with Views-Downtown Telegraph House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at views! Location! Historic 2BR/1BA loft with Views-Downtown Telegraph House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does views! Location! Historic 2BR/1BA loft with Views-Downtown Telegraph House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does views! Location! Historic 2BR/1BA loft with Views-Downtown Telegraph House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is views! Location! Historic 2BR/1BA loft with Views-Downtown Telegraph House to downtown Seward?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Seward.

views! Location! Historic 2BR/1BA loft with Views-Downtown Telegraph House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable upstairs apartment was just right. Comfortable beds with black out curtains for a great night of sleep. Close to great restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely space. Great location - close to restaurants and tourist interests. Fully stocked kitchen. Easy to find. Watched sea otters play in the harbor. Fantastic views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house with great history and well within walking distance to shops and restaurants in downto

Very quaint and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very unique property. Easy communication with the owners. Location is near restaurants. It felt like we were staying in an actual home. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The historic relics and decor reminding of Alaska's history and the historic building itself. The beds were comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet. I enjoyed the views from the living room windows. I wish I had more time to relax in the lodging but I was too busy enjoying Alaska. Conveniently located as well. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giles R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, renovated two bedroom with easy walking access to everything in downtown Seward - aquarium, shops, restaurants, harbor. Views of mountains and water, natural light, antiques. Quiet. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. Apartment was comfortable and we slept very well.It is an upstairs unit and warm air may rise on hotter days (We had one of the less usual full sun days in Seward). Unit cools down fine with open windows and air from outside.Turn back the clock to the early 1900s (Vintage).Comfortable bed. Very clean.Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot in Seward

This was a very comfortable and welcoming apartment. Perfect as a base for Seward adventures. Layout was good for a family of four. Kids each got their own twin bed. Fabulous views. Great location downtown near shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We stayed two nights. Very easy to walk to the water, just two minutes from the Sea Life Center, many restaurants. The owner communicated very quickly. The living space is large and one bedroom is fairly roomy. The room with twin beds is a little tight. Great views from both sides of the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay in Seward. The Telegraph house has interesting history and is in a great location. Plenty of space for 4 adults with nice views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 night stay in Seward

Great! The place is very charming and we loved the old newspaper articles on the wall. Tanguy was very helpful in helping me do some research into family history in the area. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location- very quaint!

Perfect location for everything Seward!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! Clean and Comfortable!

We stayed at this property Memorial Day weekend for 3 nights. The location is close to restaurants and the Sea Life Center. We were also able to easily walk to the waterfront. The check in was easy and communication was clear. Everything was clean and comfortable! Definitely would choose this place again when going to Seward!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for activities in & around the Seward area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ela P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exploring Alaska

Historical unit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Once Again Wonderful

Lovely location within walking distance to shops, restaurants, churches, library, Resurrection Bay and the Alaska Sealife Center. Gorgeous mountain and water views.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, Location, Location

This property was conveniently located, clean and comfortable. We were pulling a trailer and there was some confusion about parking but it all worked out in the end.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic Home in perfect location

Very cute historic home w beautiful views of mountains & sea. Perfect set up for family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay in the 2nd floor

We hand the 2nd floor part of the house and it was quite comfortable and had everything we needed. It is walking distance to everything. Would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

Prefect location with a view of the water. Easily walk to restaurants, shops, aquarium and the water. Very comfortable and all of the antiques in the home were an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Location of the property was perfect to walk around. Older quaint apartment perfect for what we were looking for near the water and town. A 20 min walk to the port for marine tours if you don’t want to drive and right next to the marine wildlife center. Gas grill is on the ground floor and this unit is upstairs if you choose to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness

Great charm and location!

Location and apartment were lovely. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen is well-equipped. All of us enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Suzan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outside

Would've enjoyed some place to sit outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerasim O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seward Historic House

Great accommodation! Excellent location, clean,, spacious, and comfortable. Smooth self check in. Walkable everywhere in town. Everything as advertised. We stayed in upper unit. Friendly hosts. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Loved the location, 2 blocks from the historic area of Seward. Short walk to the inlet and the sealife park. Only down side thing was we couldn't figure out how to turn the heat on to take the slight chill out of the air. We did find an electric oil heater to use.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024