Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage Trail River Gardens 30791 Seward Highway

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View of beautiful Trail River from our deck

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Moose Pass / Seward, AK

Kenai River
‪13 min drive‬
Seward Boat Harbor
‪30 min drive‬
Kenai Fjords National Park
‪40 min drive‬
Seward, AK (SWD)
‪28 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 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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

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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

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

This property does not have any lifts

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. While the natural beauty of Chugach National Forest and Kenai River can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Exit Glacier. 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

Kenai Lake - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Kenai River - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
Seward Boat Harbor - 30 min drive - 36.8 km
Kenai Fjords National Park - 40 min drive - 44.6 km
Exit Glacier - 45 min drive - 47.0 km

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 Trail River Gardens 30791 Seward Highway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage Trail River Gardens 30791 Seward Highway ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage Trail River Gardens 30791 Seward Highway ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seward Scenic Alaska River Cottage Trail River Gardens 30791 Seward Highway located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chugach National Forest and Ptarmigan Lake Trail. Kenai Lake and Vagt Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

Jul 26, 2024

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

Great stay

The property had everything we needed, was in a great location and was very comfortable. Really made our vacation feel like a vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Sep 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had a great stay. Enjoyed the landscaping and original art work. Would love to go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Jul 26, 2024

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

Cozy Cabin

A quaint, quiet cabin off the main highway. A great place to stay outside Seward.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William V.

Aug 6, 2024

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

Getaway

Great time, beautiful location!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cammie D.

Aug 18, 2024

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

Serene area

Very beautiful peaceful place to stay with everything you need. A lot of recreational things to do

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Sep 16, 2024

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

Rustic cabin with great Alaska experience

The quiet location with windows and a deck overlooking the river offered great views and wildlife viewing. The owner, Russ, was very hospitable and provided helpful information about the area. Definitely would stay here again.A great beginning to our Alaska experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Jul 30, 2024

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

Vacation

Home was exactly as advertised. Everything went very smoothly and was perfect for our family vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra O.

Jul 23, 2024

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

Fishing trip

Beautiful setting. House was clean and comfy. We felt right at home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich L.

Sep 4, 2024

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

Slice of Heaven

Nice house well off the road with a river off the deck. Great accommodating hosts but not intrusive at all. Great to have laundry facility and bbcue

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William V.

Jun 7, 2024

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

Vacation in Seward

Wonderful

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mithra

Aug 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This cottage was a quiet and peaceful spot right next to a beautiful river. It is an easy 40 minute access to Seward. The cottage was well equipped and the owners made us feel very welcome. It was a wonderful stay for our first time in Alaska.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Jul 9, 2024

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

River Living

Was a great stay, a great place. Peaceful, deck was wonderful to sit out and listen to the river. Hosts were very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hari D.

Jun 8, 2024

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

Great river side home

Excellent home & owners. They helped us really well.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Aug 20, 2024

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

Beautiful View

This property is in a great location with a beautiful view of the Trail River from the backyard. We grilled out by the river and later made s’mores in the fire pit.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Sep 3, 2024

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

Gorgeous View and Cozy Home

Cozy home with beautiful view of the light teal blue colored river. We had everything that we needed for a two night stay. Russ is very attentive and answered any general questions that we had about Alaska. Wonderful location for us!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Aug 10, 2024

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

River view

We enjoyed our stay at Trail River Gardens. It has a lovely deck with a nice view, and the gardens are beautiful. Our bed was comfortable. Everything is as listed.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

Sep 5, 2024

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

Fabulous home by the river - so comfortable

We so enjoyed staying in this lovely home by the river. It has a great view of the river from the picture window and glass sliding doors. Also a wonderful patio overlooking the river. We would loved to have stayed longer. We were so grateful for the laundry room as we were mid way through our Alaska trip and in need of fresh clothes. The beds were very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F., Winnsboro

Jun 23, 2021

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

Trail River Beauty

Great hosts, beautiful peaceful setting and beautiful home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruno L.

Jul 11, 2020

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

Great location right on the river

Great spot to hang out. Nice deck, fire pit and access to the river. The owners live next door and were fun to chat with as well. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

Aug 21, 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

Jon P.

Jul 27, 2023

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

Great property!

Russ and Jennifer were great hosts. The property was well represented and we were very happy with the accommodations. We hope to be able to return again soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joscelyn S.

Jun 14, 2023

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

Alaska in June

This is a perfect fishing cottage for those looking for glorified camping while exploring the Kenai Peninsula.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Patty M.

Jun 19, 2024

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

Great view

Beautiful location. River right off deck is beautiful saw a moose crossing the ruver Clean but carpet in bedrooms quite old. 3 queen sz beds About 30 minutes to seward longer with road construction considering the price it was fine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene M.

Jun 27, 2022

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

Excellent VRBO

If you are traveling in a larger group this is definitely the place to stay! We had so much fun. It’s quite, private, and peaceful next to the river. We enjoyed snagging salmon, charter fishing, and hiking while we stayed here. Definitely recommend this VRBO!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Aug 9, 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.