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Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4

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A kitchen with a teal microwave, a toaster oven, and a wooden cutting board.
A bathroom with a white toilet, a sink, a mirror, and a shower curtain.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black wire rack, and various kitchenware including pots, pans, and a kettle.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a door.
Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 428 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

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 this property

Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4

Premier location in Historic Downtown! This charming and cozy 1 bedroom is located just 1 block from Resurrection Bay, the Sea Life Center and downtown shops and restaurants. We are one of Sewards Historic buildings and part of the Historic walking tour. This rental has been renovated to provide modern amenities, but we kept some of the historic charm. Small but quaint with queen bed, private bath, sitting area, kitchenette and outdoor area. Free Shuttle and walking path 1 block away.
Location is the key! Heart of downtown, but on a quiet street, you are walking distance to almost everything!
This charming, but small, apartment is 1 block from Resurrection Bay, the Sea Life Center and 1 street over from downtown shops and restaurants. This is one of Sewards oldest buildings and originally a boarding house from the old railroad days. Come stay and be part of Seward's history. Speaking of history, we are right behind the museum/library.
This rental has been renovated, but we kept some of the historic charm. The size is approximately the same as a standard hotel room, but we provided a lot more amenities and a LOT more affordable. It is a 1 bedroom with queen super comfy bed, closet, bathroom with tub/shower and small seating area. Kitchenette has single induction plate, convection oven, microwave, air fryer, Keurig, French press and refrigerator. Blinds and blackout curtains to help you get a restful nights sleep. This apartment is in a building housing 7 units, so quiet hours are a must. Tv is streaming with free WIFI boasting highest speed available with unlimited data. Outside area has gazebo seating, sunny seating and outdoor table. Charcoal grill provided.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Seward Community Library & Museum. The apartment offers a kitchen and a sofa bed.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a TV
  • Steps from Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 fish cleaning anywhere on premises
No smoking or vaping of any kind on premises

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
No

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: No
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Retro 50's Charm With Modern Amenities Seward
Retro 50's Charm With Modern Amenities Apartment
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Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to saty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, near restaurants, shops and museum. The place was cute, clean and the bed was super comfy! Check-in process was easy. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Central Seward location, great place to stay when your visiting!

A cute, whimsical, cozy place. Love the decor and nice sheets!Owner very communicative and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

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

Nice cozy place

Clean, easy check in, convenient to area shops, sites, restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Amenities
Cute place , nice location, very small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa C.

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

A wonderful space!

We had a great stay! Shelley was a great host and the apartment was perfect for the weekend. We will definitely stay again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This adorable retro apartment is in an ideal location. The second bed is a klik-klak in the dining area, but it worked fine for a mother -daughter getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Alaska vacation

Had a great time- close to shops and restaurants, and close to ships port for Alaskan cruise
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Charming Little Apartment

Compact place, comfy bed, nicely decorated. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Great location

Handy to Shops and eateries (easy walking distances), lots of good tips from the host on where to eat and what to do. Clean, quiet, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint unit close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Great place to stay!

Everything was just as described. Communication with host was outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in the apartment. It is quite small, but we didn't spend much time there. It is in a great downtown location that has lots of shops and restaurants. Easy walk to the harbor. Check in was easy and communication with the owner was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Utkarsh P.

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

Amazing Stay

Seward is a magical town and this BnB is right in the heart of it. Has all the amenities needed and allows you to seamlessly travel around and have a cosy place to come back to. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas F.

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

Cosy and comfortable!

This place met all our needs for our short stay in Seward.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Cute Hideaway

What a cute space! Loads of charm, conveniently located, responsive host…great combo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd O.

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

Great location

Simple and wasy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David B.

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

Seward quick trip

Enjoyed our stay in your historic building. Excellent location. Quiet and restfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

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

walkable location

We were able to walk to all the places in historic Seward we wanted to see. Great view of the library/museum and its unusual and beautiful siding.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute- as advertised. On the cozy side, but centrally located and easy communication with the hosts. Exactly what we needed it to be. And Seward is great- not to be missed in an Alaskan trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karena LaReyna F.

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

Cute apartment

Great location. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great place to stay for a quick overnight bed and room was nice and clean and great location in downtown. It was loud in the alleyway behind the building at night but that happens downtown. As long as you are not looking for a quiet getaway it is a good spot, would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Excellent!

We had a wonderful trip to Seward and loved our stay in the Retro apartment. It was in an excellent location, and a walkable distance to the water and many restaurants. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Seward

Great location in Seward. Walkable to all the great shops and restaurants downtown. Host was great communicator and we had everything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024