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"Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in.

Escape to the wilds of Alaska in this cozy cabin with endless hot water on demand. Savor crepes at our nearby inn while enjoying nature’s tranquility.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Fireplace, books
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

"Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in.

"Jack London's Cabin" is a genuine hand-hewn, hand-built, 10 inch thick logs, two-story Alaskan 20' x 20' cabin, created and build by its owners, Yvon & Janet. The logs create a well insulated, comfortable, quiet, peaceful, and is in a most private dwelling environment. A router is installed for free WIFI.

Completed in 2010, nestled amongst the tall Alaskan Spruce trees, "Jack London's Cabin" is our most popular "get-away-home, away-from-home" within a quaint, strong, secure, semi-isolated environment. It is located kitty-corner across the road from Le Barn Appetit Inn & Creperie, which Janet owns and operates. This is where you will find us daily, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Our Creperie is open to the general public and we offer our Cabin guests & Inn guests a 20% discount if they choose to have Crepes with us!

Also @ our Creperie & Inn property is our outdoor roofed fire pit with wood provided. There are 3 picnic tables for your use when grilling your dinner meals.

On the ground floor of "Jack London's Cabin' is the kitchen with a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, microwave, heating plate for induction cooking, kitchen drawers and cupboards supplied with cooking pans, dishes, utensils and kitchen towels. The kitchen sink, private bathroom, shower stall and bathroom sink all have unlimited hot water-on-demand. There are drinking jars above the microwave, and coffee cups hanging from the stainless steel coffee cup rack.

To the right is a broom/dust-pan, a large garbage can, and a vacuum cleaner as needed. There is a dumpster for emptying your garbage when checking out, and as needed, located kitty-corner across the street from the Cabin on our Creperie property that you may always use when needed.

The bathroom door is a metal door with a large mirror on the inside of it. The shower stall is new & modern. Our efficiently flushing toilet has a higher seat, which is specially comfortable for adults. The sink cabinet & drawers have extra toilet paper, soap and cleaning supplies. The bathroom shelving has amble amount of towels, hand towels, wash cloths, an after your shower floor rug, and a hair-dryer.

The dining/living area has a round solid oak table with four oak chairs. There is a full futon that makes into a bed. Located next to the Futon against the south 10 " thick log wall is an early American china-hutch with a slew of "Jack London's" novels, playing cards, and many treasures that "Jack London" COULD have collected on his adventuresome travels. Located in the lower cabinets of the hutch are pillows, sheets, blanket & the bedding for the Futon. We have black out shades for those who are not used to our Alaskan longer days.

Next to the hutch, on the south wall, is a rocking glider chair. Under the south window is our "too-efficient" oil-fed Toyo stove, if needed. However, our "Jack London's Cabin" is so well insulated from the 10" thick logs that the heater is kept at a very low heat, and/or turned off during the summer months, but used in the cooler fall time.

Next to the Toyo heater on the right, is tall wooden-made floor lamp created with parts of the stem of a boat keel from the Orient. The hat shape on top of the lamp looks like an oriental hat. "Jack London must have located this in a very far away Asian seaport!

To the right of the entry before the stairway to the second floor bedroom is a lazy-boy chair with a small table with a lamp. To the right is a small closet rod to hang jackets and hats.

Upstairs, on the second floor across the room under the window is a night stand with a lamp on it. On the left of the night stand is the queen bed, and the king bed is located to the right of the night stand. There is a decorative early American style curtain which hangs from the ceiling between the two beds to provide extra privacy if needed.

On the south wall, is an electric fireplace that can be used for heat and/or just for atmosphere. To the right is a vintage secretariat desk and a chair. There is an antique butter-churner and a rocking chair. Moving to the right is a working convenience sink, with hot-water on demand, and a vintage standing towel rack with a towel and wash cloth. This is an excellent place for brushing teeth and getting needed water during the night. To the right of the stairwell on the wall is a mirror for hair-combing, or putting on make-up. Located below is an antique seaman's traveling trunk that "Jack London" could have used at sea (currently it holds our extra bed-linens). On the right of the chest, on the north wall are two rocking chairs separated by a small table with a lamp.

The second floor bedroom walls are decorated with a genuine bear-hide, a genuine moose horn rack, and a pair of genuine snow-shoes. "Jack London's Cabin" sleeps up to 6 people, has internet, but no television. We find that most people visiting Seward are so busy enjoying the outside wilderness and wildlife, that television deters them from their true Alaskan remote experience. Besides, during "Jack London's" time period, television did not exist, as he was so busy with all his worldly wild-life travels.

Property manager

Janet & Yvon Van Driessche

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

"jack London's Cabin " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners
"jack London's " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners Seward
"jack London's " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners
"jack London's Cabin " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners
"jack London's " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners Seward
"jack London's Cabin " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners
"jack London's " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners Seward
"jack London's " Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin Built Owners

About the neighborhood

Map
Seward, AK

What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor - 5 min drive
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 6 min drive
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 7 min drive
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 7 min drive
  • Kenai Fjords National Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Highliner Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Street Creamery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Thai Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chugach National Forest, Seward Boat Harbor, and Seward Waterfront Park. Seward Community Library & Museum and Alaska SeaLife Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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"Jack London's Cabin", Genuine Alaskan Log Cabin built by owners! Self check in. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin close to town
Comfortable, clean cabin with plenty of rustic cabin touches. Convenient location close to town. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jack Landon's cabin
We loved our stay at your place. Thank-you! It's a quaint lovely cabin. The sofa bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just what we were looking for in an incredible area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
fully prepared house with full amenity and jack London culture elements. It is quite and clean and very suitable for a family travel. The location is right on the exit glacier road and also very close to Seward harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy log cabin
Very nice old log cabin. Clean and well stocked, though by the listing we thought it was more by itself in the woods, instead next to apartments and across the street from several businesses. Otherwise is was very convenient to Exit Glacier, fishing, and the grocery store and downtown. We were very comfortable there, and even had a black bear sighting in our driveway one morning. Would recommend this cute old cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My new wife and I loved staying here for our honeymoon. The cabin was super cool and had just what we needed. To cook bigger meals, though, we ended up using the campfire across the street at the host's main property and cooked over that using a cooking grate, which made the food taste awesome. It's close to everything, and if this is still here in exactly 10 years, we'll be staying here again. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A unique gem to stay at! If we’re ever back in Seward we’ll stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy place with a great Alaskan feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique and Glorious
This was our first cabin in Alaska for our early June trip and it was truly a unique place, very very cozy, and we felt welcome and right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing stay
Just a beautiful place a short drive from Seward’s waterfront harbor. The place immaculate!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brady H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jack London Cabin
We loved the stay in the cabin. The very beautifully set up and the crepes next door were delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charming, comfy log cabin built by owners. Great location near Seward. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exploring Seward
Perfect cabin home base for exploring the area. Everything we needed plus comfortable beds, great water pressure and temp and heating upstairs and down! Close to everything while still private and peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin
Cleanliness, warm and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suyog

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful little cabin
Nicely decorated guiet
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Phenomenal!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg B., Ashland, NE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Cabiny
My husband loved the decor! Great hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was fabulous. Beautiful decor. Quiet. Outstanding hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
charming!
This cabin was so cute! Perfect in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joline C., Cool, CA

Perfect Cabin!
The cabin was cozy and comfortable, fit our party of five easily. The owners are very sweet and helpful. The kitchen had everything we needed, wonderful cabin. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the rustic feel. It was very clean and it had plenty of everything we needed to be comfortable. Coffee was available and the bed was very comfortable. We would definitely stay at this place again. From this location it was a short drive to do some shopping, hiking, and go to the grocery store.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David Matthew T., Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A taste of times from another Era
This cabin is a combination of time from another era and just the right amount of modern accommodations. A very homey feeling and a quiet location with the convenience of a nearby restaurant and community. It's location sets you up for enjoying the surrounding visitor sites and destinations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B., St. Albans, Vermont, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location, rustic charm, great communication
The cabin is charming in a rustic, rugged way. We loved it. Great location for home base to explore greater Seward area. Saw sea otters on Resurrection Bay, bald eagles near Exit Glacier, and salmon jumping at the Bear Creek weir - all super near by! Communication with host was great and we are grateful for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was an adorable little cabin that had thoughtful and unique decorations. We loved the deer head and the bear skin especially. Very warm and cozy. Communication with Janet was clear and timely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023