Alaska's Point of View Suites — Hotel in Seward

Overall the value is good, as other options are so expensive, and we really enjoyed having the space. We stayed in the Moonshine hut during a spell of rainy weather, so spend more time in the hut than planned, and was very glad for the space.|The location is excellent-- in a residential neighborhood, very quiet, and within easy walking distance of downtown, and I could walk to Safeway and the train depot in about 40 min. |The front of the house faces the street, and blinds give privacy, but really, even in mid-August, there was barely any car or pedestrian traffic. The back room overlooks a yard, the house across the street, and there is a partial, but satisfying view of the water and distant mountains. There is very little privacy on the back deck, but then again, there are very few people out and about.||The positives:|Very clean, very roomy. The couches are comfortable, and low to the ground, which as a short person, I adore. There's a massage chair, for what it's worth-I didn't try it and my partner found it vigorous. The kitchen is equipped to cook full meals. The futon in the back room is comfortable. Lots of bedding, generous access to toilet paper and soap. Nothing was torn or chipped. Space heaters available, and we needed them! Excellent water pressure and very hot water. There is a terrific washer and dryer--they looked new, and are large and the kind that don't take 3 hours to finish.||The negatives:|Now this is totally subjective: I didn't much care for the atmosphere, which is sort of boho/shabby chic...not even chic, mostly shabby. Very clean, and remember--nothing torn or raggedy, and no bad smells, but it felt as if we were staying among the castoffs of others--like what one would get at Goodwill, or has been in the family a long time. The massage chair looked well used. OTOH, after a while, it started to feel as though we were staying at Great-grandma's house-and that added a cozy/laidback feel. The last time the handmade guidebook to the area was updated, a fee that was listed as $8 is now $20+ dollars--which fits with the sense that most things in the hut have been there a while. The weather was rainy and grey the whole time we were there, and with the lack of light (as expected in a Quonset), I found it a bit depressing. The back futon area can be reached only by walking through the main bedroom, or from the back deck. The futon in the back bedroom wasn't made up into a bed, and it was very heavy and not easy to get flat. Once flat, it was very comfortable. That some of the lightbulbs gave blue light instead of warm light didn't help. The fiberglass shower stall is tiny-- and I suspect anyone over 225 lb is going to be touching the sides. There's a $5 charge for one load of laundry; I would have liked to have seen the first load be included, so that it feels like a kindness. Laundry soap was provided. It's honor system, and there also appears to be a bluetooth temperature sensor next to the dryer, so perhaps a "trust but...

Hands down, the best B&B we ever stayed!

We have stayed in several B&Bs over the years but none this special and wonderful as Debra's place.

We arrived fairly late (10pm) and Debra called to check on us and to inform us that she was going to bed. We were 5mins away from her place when she called and glad to have the opportunity to catch her before bed time.

She has instructions listed on how to access the room. We had booked the studio suite.

Our names were printed and hung at the slide door. It may seem like a small gesture but it really touched our hearts! We never felt more welcomed before!

It's a small (big for us), cosy room. A super comfortable bed, we slept really well. A sofa, a massage chair, which we really appreciated and enjoyed after a long day out exploring the area.

The bath was clean. She provided soap, shampoo and towels. The mini pantry had a coffee machine, hot chocolate, microwave, fruit juice, fruits, popcorn and muffins.

The place is nicely decorated. By the window, they had several bird feeder. We didn't spot any bird visitors while we were there but I'm sure it will be a wonderful sight in summer.

The window next to the bed has the view of the resurrection bay!!!!!!!! It was incredible,

This is THE bed and breakfast etch in our head, and I'm pretty sure it is going to be real tough for anyone else to beat this standard. Thank you so much, Debra!

Tip: Debra is able to help book some of the cruises at discounted rates. She will share them with you...

As a group of four, we had an incredible experience during our stay in Seward! From the moment we arrived, the service was top-notch. Booking directly not only saved us about 20% on our accommodations, but we also got fantastic deals on the Kenai Fjords tour!

A huge shoutout to the manager, who was absolutely amazing! They went above and beyond to help us navigate the town, providing insider tips on the best places to eat and things to do. Their recommendations made our trip all the more enjoyable and memorable.

The Kenai Fjords tour was a definite highlight, and we wouldn't have known about it without the manager's guidance. We left feeling like we had experienced the best of Seward, thanks to their helpfulness and warm hospitality. If you're heading to Seward as a group, make sure to book directly and take advantage of the...