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Marathon Historic Apartments- Studio sleeps 4-heart of Downtown charming studio

Apartment in Seward with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Snow and ski sports
Immerse yourself in Seward's history at this 1-bedroom studio, nestled in one of the town's most historic buildings. This fully renovated apartment features a full kitchen and sleeps up to 4 guests. Its prime location puts you just 1 block from shopping, entertainment, and restaurants along with the Sea Life Center and bay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 433 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Entire place

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

Marathon Historic Apartments- Studio sleeps 4-heart of Downtown charming studio

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. Studio style with queen bed, private bath, sitting/sleeping area, full kitchen 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 is on ground level and has a single step private entry, making it more accessible. It 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 studio style with queen super comfy bed, closet, full kitchen, bathroom with walk-in shower and a seating/sleeping area. Sofa folds down to full size bed. Add the memory foam topper from the closet for maximum comfort. There are 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.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 350 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Only request is to please wash all dishes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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 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

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

Property is also known as

Newly Renovated Historical Studio With Full Kitchen Seward
Newly Renovated Historical Studio With Full Kitchen Apartment

About the neighborhood

Map
Seward, AK

What's nearby

  • Seward Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seward Community Library & Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Cookery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Marathon Historic Apartments- Studio sleeps 4-heart of Downtown charming studio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marathon Historic Apartments- Studio sleeps 4-heart of Downtown charming studio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marathon Historic Apartments- Studio sleeps 4-heart of Downtown charming studio?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marathon Historic Apartments- Studio sleeps 4-heart of Downtown charming studio located?

Situated in Seward, this apartment building is steps 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.

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Marathon Historic Apartments- Studio sleeps 4-heart of Downtown charming studio Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

william o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, all the hosts suggestions were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was cute, clean and well equipped. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super great location near the greatest bar in the whole world. Bed was comfy as a cloud.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Cute and convenient

Centrally located and exactly what we needed. Very comfortable bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Margaret M.

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

Perfect!

This apartment was so comfortable! It was perfect for our stay in Seward. Incredibly centrally located in the historic downtown area, easy walk to everything. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Cozy and Perfectly Located in the Heart of Seward

We stayed here over Mother’s Day weekend and really enjoyed it. The location is central, just a short walk to the waterfront, restaurants, and everything we needed. The weather was beautiful, and the place itself was clean, cozy, and comfortable. Great little spot in a great part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a perfect location to hangout in Seward while visiting relatives.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Great place to stay in Seward

Great communication from the host, and great location. We were happy to stay here and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Clean comfortable. Everything you need for a great stay. Host was gracious and accommodating. Would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a very pleasant stay. Easily accessible to restaurants and parks. The apartment was clean and well maintained. Shelly was great and very accomodating. I would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Comfortable stay

This was a comfortable stay and meet all our needs for for preparing meals when traveling.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Portland, OR

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

Great location. Clean property, easy process.

Quick stop before a fjords tour…great property for a short stay in town!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for what we needed. No complications. Easy communication with owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Great location

This was the perfect property for our quick stay in Seward. Centrally located, clean, good communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Nice place

It’s an old building but beautifully rennovated. Clean, quiet in a great location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., MOORESVILLE

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

Great stay

Great updates, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

A A.

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

Great Place

This was perfect for our trip to Seward. The place is in a great location. And check in was a breeze. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Alaska roadtrip

Great little place in the central part of Seward with good amenities for a trip with teenagers. Made meals there and truly enjoyed our time. Super comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

Experiencing Seward before Cruising Alaska

Awesome location and perfect accommodations! Shelly was really helpful on some restaurant suggestions and was able to get me into the unit early so I could explore Seward during my 24-hour stay. If I’m back in Seward, I hope to be a repeat guest at Shelly’s place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C.

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

Great part of town

We loved the location of this property. It is in the older part of town. Walk out the door to stunning views, great coffee shops and plenty of dining choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

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

Great

Very communicative, excellent location, very nice property. Great host
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C., Anchorage, Alaska

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

Beautiful remodeled space in Seward

Shelly was amazing to rent from. I lived the space and location! Would highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E.

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

Alaska

As described. Close to several terrific restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

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

Perfect

This place was perfect for our 3 day stay. Walking distance to many restaurants and the Alaska Sea Life Center. Short drive to the docks where you can take a cruise around Resurrection Bay. Kitchen area was just enough to make easy morning coffee and breakfast. If we ever come back to Seward would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024