Skip to main content
Entire home

Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home

Cottage in Seward with kitchen

Photo gallery for Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home

Interior - Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home (Seward)
Exterior - Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home (Seward)
1 bedroom, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets - Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home (Seward)
Dining - Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home (Seward)
Hair dryer, towels - Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home (Seward)
Experience the cozy charm of Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home in Seward, nestled near Resurrection Bay and Mt. Marathon. This property offers a full kitchen, impressive DVD/VHS collection, convenient access to local shops and restaurants as well as an Alaska Sealife Center within walking distance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home

Salty Sam`s Cozy Downtown Home - Located in the Heart of Seward, Sleeps 4

A queen bed is located in the bedroom with a queen-size sleeper sofa bed in the living room. The sofa bed is top-of-the-line and guests boast it`s just as comfortable as a traditional bed. This property does not have a washer and dryer onsite but is conveniently located near a laundromat.

A full kitchen, cozy interior and convenient access are major perks to staying in this property!

Salty Sam`s is 3/4 of a mile from the small boat harbor and 2 blocks from Resurrection Bay with a beautiful view of Mt. Marathon. It`s a short walking distance to the Alaska Sealife Center, local shops, bars, restaurants, post office, laundromat, and coffee houses. If you forgot something, we’re right across the street from Seward’s local thrift shop, Ukanuzit.

· 2-3 hour scenic drive from Anchorage
· Take Alaska Railroad to/from Seward scenic 4 hour journey
· Only half mile to Cruise ship terminal, perfect for pre or post cruise stay
· Short walk to downtown Seward, Waterfront and Sea Life Center.
· City of Seward provides a free shuttle that runs from the Harbor to Downtown with stops in between. Very convenient so you don’t have to have a car.

As a reminder, the property does not have a washing machine or dryer available for guests, however a public laundromat is located a couple blocks away.

We do encourage guests to refrain from cooking fish inside the home. A public outdoor grilling area is available at the pavilion near the waterfront for your use. for outdoor cooking of your local catch. We do not allow processing of fish on property.

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.

Kylee, Clay and the Seward Vacation Stays team are excited to host you, share their favorite Alaskan adventures, and ensure you have the very best stay in Seward.
We do encourage guests to refrain from cooking fish inside the unit; however, public grills are available near the waterfront (a short 5 minute walk). We do not allow processing of fish on property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Similar properties

TV
Lane's MountainTop Cabin
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 1 review
Lane's MountainTop Cabin
Compare similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

We do encourage guests to refrain from cooking fish inside the unit; however, public grills are available near the waterfront (a short 5 minute walk)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

206537

About the area

Located in Seward, this cottage is in the city centre. Seward Boat Harbor and Caines Head State Recreation Area 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking. Visit our Seward travel guide
View more Cottages in Seward
Map
Seward, AK

What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor and waterfront panorama in fall, Seward, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, AK, USA. Seward is a city near Kenai Fjords National Park.
    Seward Waterfront Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Horned Puffin, Alaska Sealife Center, Seward, Alaska
    Alaska SeaLife Center
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • seward bay harbor in alaska
    Seward Boat Harbor
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Seward Community Library & Museum
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Cookery
    5 min walk
  • Seward Brewing Company
    6 min walk
  • The Breeze Inn Restaurant
    19 min walk
  • Ray's Waterfront
    3 min drive
  • Highliner Restaurant
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home located?

Located in the heart of Seward, this cottage is steps away from Seward Waterfront Park and Seward Community Library & Museum. Chugach Heritage Center and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Salty Sam's Cozy Downtown Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
More informationOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Soto Family

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Very clean home, great location & the town was super charming! Loved our stay here while we were exploring Alaska!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our stay! Great location and very comfortable. We arrived a little earlier than we intended, and were able to check in early. Great responsiveness. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Very cute, cosey, and well located

This place exceeded expectations. We enjoyed our stay here. Great Loca. and just fine for our 4 nights in Seward. Recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

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

This house is outstanding.

The owners thought of everything that you might need. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds felt luxurious after a day on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Perfect location

Great location close to campground and downtown. Very clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia D.

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

Very quiet respite

Wonderfully peaceful visit. Easy parking right out front. Modern appliances, super clean and comfortable with plenty of space. Very responsive owner leading up to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely place for 3 women to stay. Clean, neat and creatively decorated in ocean decor! The large kitchen and quaint bathroom appear recently updated. We also enjoyed sitting on the cute front porch during the evenings. Location was walking distance to the beach and downtown Seward. We would highly recommend this cozy home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance F.

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

Salty Sams

Perfect location for your Seward adventure. Property is perfectly renovated but has a retro vibe. You can walk to a multitude of restaurants and shops downtown. It was a very enjoyable stay. Can highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Alaska trip

We stayed for 2 nights in Seward as part of a 2 week Alaska vacation. Salty Sam’s was perfect. The house is cute and clean. It had everything we needed. The location was great. We were able to walk to most places. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

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

Comfy cottage

Had a great stay. Comfy house, great location and everything you could want. Enjoyed sitting in front porch in the am sipping on coffee and planning the day. Great 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeni A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Salty Sam's! The cottage was clean, cozy and just perfect for our family of five (one kiddo in a pack n' play). The location is perfection! We walked to the park, restaurants, shopping and even the post office (to drop off Alaska postcards). The host had great communication, an easy check-in process and provided everything we needed. The cottage even smelled wonderful! Thanks for a great stay in Seward! HIGHLY recommend Salty Sam's for anyone looking for a rental in Alaska!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Seward in paradise

The communication with the hosts was excellent. The place was very clean. The location was great (you are two short blocks from the water, about a mile from the busy shops downtown, and the neighborhood was quite.) Bottom line, if I came back to Seward I would look into Salty Sam's availability.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

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

Adorable peaceful place

What a cute adorable house and decorated beautifully. Perfect for 4 adults had everything we needed. Comfy bed even the pull out sofa. Nice quiet area. Easy check in. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiana W.

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

Salty Sam’s

We stayed here for a week. Very cute, comfy house. Well stocked with the essentials in kitchen/bathroom. Plenty of games/movies for entertainment. Great location to walk around and see the town/shop/restaurants. Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., Boise

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

Cozy Downtown Cabin

Salty Sam's was a great landing pad for all our Seward adventures. Excellent location, within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Although the cabin is a bit older, it was very clean and comfortable. We loved the VHS collection! We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Perfect!

Perfect spot in town. Great communication and extra help getting in early. Can’t wait to come back!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

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

We Love Our "Vacation House"

Each year my husband and I come to Seward for a fishing trip. This is our second stay at Salty Sam's. We love it. We now refer to it as "our vacation house" when we talk about it with our friends. I highly recommend this cottage to anyone staying in Seward area. It's a great location and house is comfortable and adorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

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

Seward

Quaint, clean little cottage. We were glad we shared the space with another couple for only 1 night. The bathroom being in the bedroom was a little awkward, but it worked!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace O.

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

Wonderful

Everything was beyond wonderful. Host thought of everything we would need in a home away from our own home. We were comfortable and had all we needed at our fingertips. Highly recommend to travelers in the Seward/Kenai area. Thanks again for making our stay memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Perfect for grandparents with 2 grandchildren

Very clean, newer kitchen and bathroom. Nice comfortable bed. Grandchildren on hideaway. They had a blast with great selection of VHS videos. New to them. Location very close to tourist area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Salty Sam's felt like home. We are from the Aleutians and noticed Tustumena art around the home - it felt very comfortable and familiar. We loved it! Thank you, Annette
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Perfect place to stay in Seward and helpful hosts

We loved staying at Salty Sams. It was so cute, comfortable, and conveniently located. We wished we could have stayed longer. Also the hosts were super helpful in advance of our trip in terms of providing guidance related to activities in the area. The Kenai Fjords boat trip that was recommended was a highlight of our trip, and we also enjoyed short hikes that were recommended by the hosts. We would love to return to Salty Sam's at some point on a future trip! Seward is so fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Loved our stay!

This spot was perfect, really well-decorated and Super Cute! They took a lot of care to decorate and make things cheerful and homey. Very clean, close to dining, shopping and activities, plenty of space. They contacted us with additional suggestions for things to do in Seward. We would highly recommend them to anyone traveling there. Thank you!! John and Amy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Home was old and rather dark. Living room furniture was uncomfortable. Movie selection was great. Kitchen had everything. Very clean in all rooms. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sybille s.

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

Perfect downtown location

We loved the quaint little cottage. The location is perfect for downtown. We couldn’t get a rental as they were sold out and we managed perfectly with the location taxi companies that are very efficient. The kitchen of this little cottage is freshly remodeled and top quality. The kitchen will not disappoint! The check in team and the cleaning crew were exceptional. We enjoyed interacting with all of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023