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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Kitchen
Parking available
Mountain view
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Seward, AK
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Common Area 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
1 Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4
Premier location, Historic Downtown & Discounts on our Partners Tours! This charming and cozy 1 bedroom is located just 1 block from Resurrection Bay, the Sea Life Center, downtown shops and restaurants. Also, right behind the Museum/Library. We are featured on Seward’s Historical Walking Tour. Renovated to provide modern amenities, yet keeping the history alive. Free City shuttle, playground, paved walking path and bicycle rentals all just steps 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.
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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
About the area
Seward
Located in Seward, this apartment is in the mountains. Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seward Boat Harbor and Caines Head State Recreation Area. Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
Is Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4 on 11 May 2026 start from AU$368, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Marathon Historic Apartments-Retro 50's -Heart of Downtown-1 bedroom-sleeps 4 located?
Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is steps away from Seward Community Library & Museum, Chugach Heritage Center and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. Seward Waterfront Park and Alaska SeaLife Center are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
JA
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2025
Hi! Im so sorry the alley was noisy! It usually isn’t a problem. We’ll look into a solution. Sorry. But thank you fir bringing it to our attention.
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!
Great location in Seward. Walkable to all the great shops and restaurants downtown. Host was great communicator and we had everything we needed!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Shelly Lindell
Love Alaska and the great outdoors. We have wonderful friends in Seward and decided to become a part of this amazing community. Matt and I re both from the Midwest - MN and IA. We met in Denver and moved to Alaska in 2002. We absolutely love traveling and being hosts, mostly to share stories and adventures. When we get a chance to talk with our guests, it renews our love for our home and community. We are so blessed. We want to share this blessing with everyone.
Why they chose this property
Because it’s part of Alaska History. it is one of the oldest buildings in Seward and we loved the history and the possibilities to bring it back to life. We have worked hard to provide a nice clean quaint and quiet place to stay. We have local residents in the building who you may run into out and about. Some are born and raised in Seward!!
What makes this property unique
So close to everything! this building was origianlly a boarding house for railroad workers and others in the early 1900's and survived the 1964 earthquake and tsunami. This property is very unique. It is one of Seward's oldest buildings build in either 1905 or 1906. It was a boarding house to the railroad workers in the early 1900's. It survived the 1964 earthquake tsunami. In 2017, we bought this run down virtually empty building and spent every weekend for 6 years coming down from Anchorage and renovating the entire place. Just my husband and I. We have finally moved to Seward and love this amazing community. We hope you love what we have done to restore history.
Languages:
English
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests