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$1,200,000
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4,049 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,049 sqft
Price per Sqft $296
MLS Listing ID 26-1390
Construction Status Existing Structure
Year Built 1994
Lot Size 0.940 Acres
Acres 0.94
Source Alaska Multiple Listing Service
Property Description
Now is the ideal time to purchase this turnkey hospitality business with a summer season full of bookings that are ready for you to take over! After almost 20 years of being owned and cared for by the same couple, Bear Paw Lodge is for sale! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained property, to take over a long-standing 5-star business, and to have three unique and easily rentable living spaces in addition to huge amounts of personal storage space.
Each of the spaces, in addition to the grounds and landscaping, have been upgraded or remodeled over the recent years. The owners have already done all the hard work so you don't have to!
The main building is a log structure that was built over a period of 10 years, with the logs all cut locally and hand-peeled. This is no cookie cutter kit... this is an intense labor of love that's over-built and over-serviced from the ground up. This home boasts three bedrooms plus a fourth flex room that's currently used as a bunk room, but could very easily make a great office. There are two full baths, one ¾ bath, 2 large washer / dryer sets, a brand new down-draft dual-fuel range, a new 85-gallon commercial water heater, and countless other features. A small back deck off the upper loft area provides a peaceful escape, and a huge front deck basks in the morning sun and hosts a 6-person hot tub under a gazebo covering. With two large living spaces (main living room and loft) and a spacious kitchen with lots of room for flow and storage, this home can very comfortably live a family of four full-time or host 10-13 people as a vacation rental. All bedrooms have blackout blinds.
The attached 2+ car garage includes a large workshop area, ample storage space, and access to the basement of the home. If used as a vacation rental, this space and the unfinished walk-in basement can be kept separate for personal storage and / or cleaning supplies. In addition, there is a sizable crawl space, a large enclosed storage area under the deck, and a 14' x 27' unfinished back storage shed. There should be no problem finding space for your tools, cars, boats, kayaks, bikes, gear, etc! Or... convert some of these spaces into more incoming-generating living quarters!
An additional rustic log cabin duplex sits by the road with two separate living spaces. The owners currently live in the lower space and have caretakers for the lodging business in the upper space. Both units could easily provide rental income.
The upper apartment has its own covered entry and private stairwell. It's a small apartment that provides a living space akin to that of a boat. Every inch is utilized and maximized, and it boasts a queen bed, ¾ bathroom with tile shower, full kitchen with under-cabinet fridge, dining nook, and living area. It shares the downstairs laundry room with the lower cabin.
Access for the lower cabin is from the attached covered deck facing the yard. This deck currently fits a grill, dining table, and an outdoor couch with gas fire pit! This portion of the home was built out in 2017 (this used to be a garage) and has a large modern kitchen with bright picture windows. This is the heart of the space and is ideal for fun gatherings and delicious meals. In an open and modern layout, the large room flows from the kitchen to the living area and dining area. A rolling barn door separates this living space from the bedroom / bathroom / office area in the back. The ¾ bath has a double vanity, tile shower, and linen closet. There is storage under the bed and a closet in the bedroom. The bedroom has blackout blinds.
When the owners built out the cabin space with the apartment above, they were very mindful of creating successful sound-proofing between the two adjacent units.
There is a recently updated wood shed in the front yard that is just begging for a more interesting use! It's a cute and welcoming small space with lots of windows and terrific light.
This one-acre property has been loved on for so many years, and you'll be hard-pressed to find more solid structures, more versatile use of space, or such well-maintained grounds here in Seward. It is located in a quiet residential neighborhood... only 4 miles from the harbor and downtown, and just across Nash Rd from a prime salmon fishing area in the summer! The seller have done extensive remodeling and updating over the years. One great advantage of this property is that even on Seward's windy sunny days, it's almost always calm and still here. Birds, bears, and moose are all common visitors to this yard.
The main lodge has been a nightly rental since 2007, and has nothing but 5-stars on VRBO (over 200 of them). We already have over 60 nights booked for summer 2026.
The Sellers operate their nightly rental business from late May through mid September, and winterize the property from October through April. Every winter since 2008 they have blown out all the pipes and filled them with antifreeze and turned off the heat. The sellers have a tried and true system for doing this, and the house has consistently over-wintered well.
There are currently three full and separate living spaces on the property that are ready to be used for nightly or long term rentals. You have the option to :
Rent all three nightly in the summer.
Live in one (or have caretakers live in one), and rent the other two.
Live in one, have caretakers live in one, and rent the third.
In addition to these three units, the large shed behind the home (14 x 27), the woodshed in the front yard, and the huge attached garage could all be converted into additional living spaces to increase usability and rental income.
There is also the possibility of renting these units on a more long-term basis during the winter months.
Each of the spaces, in addition to the grounds and landscaping, have been upgraded or remodeled over the recent years. The owners have already done all the hard work so you don't have to!
The main building is a log structure that was built over a period of 10 years, with the logs all cut locally and hand-peeled. This is no cookie cutter kit... this is an intense labor of love that's over-built and over-serviced from the ground up. This home boasts three bedrooms plus a fourth flex room that's currently used as a bunk room, but could very easily make a great office. There are two full baths, one ¾ bath, 2 large washer / dryer sets, a brand new down-draft dual-fuel range, a new 85-gallon commercial water heater, and countless other features. A small back deck off the upper loft area provides a peaceful escape, and a huge front deck basks in the morning sun and hosts a 6-person hot tub under a gazebo covering. With two large living spaces (main living room and loft) and a spacious kitchen with lots of room for flow and storage, this home can very comfortably live a family of four full-time or host 10-13 people as a vacation rental. All bedrooms have blackout blinds.
The attached 2+ car garage includes a large workshop area, ample storage space, and access to the basement of the home. If used as a vacation rental, this space and the unfinished walk-in basement can be kept separate for personal storage and / or cleaning supplies. In addition, there is a sizable crawl space, a large enclosed storage area under the deck, and a 14' x 27' unfinished back storage shed. There should be no problem finding space for your tools, cars, boats, kayaks, bikes, gear, etc! Or... convert some of these spaces into more incoming-generating living quarters!
An additional rustic log cabin duplex sits by the road with two separate living spaces. The owners currently live in the lower space and have caretakers for the lodging business in the upper space. Both units could easily provide rental income.
The upper apartment has its own covered entry and private stairwell. It's a small apartment that provides a living space akin to that of a boat. Every inch is utilized and maximized, and it boasts a queen bed, ¾ bathroom with tile shower, full kitchen with under-cabinet fridge, dining nook, and living area. It shares the downstairs laundry room with the lower cabin.
Access for the lower cabin is from the attached covered deck facing the yard. This deck currently fits a grill, dining table, and an outdoor couch with gas fire pit! This portion of the home was built out in 2017 (this used to be a garage) and has a large modern kitchen with bright picture windows. This is the heart of the space and is ideal for fun gatherings and delicious meals. In an open and modern layout, the large room flows from the kitchen to the living area and dining area. A rolling barn door separates this living space from the bedroom / bathroom / office area in the back. The ¾ bath has a double vanity, tile shower, and linen closet. There is storage under the bed and a closet in the bedroom. The bedroom has blackout blinds.
When the owners built out the cabin space with the apartment above, they were very mindful of creating successful sound-proofing between the two adjacent units.
There is a recently updated wood shed in the front yard that is just begging for a more interesting use! It's a cute and welcoming small space with lots of windows and terrific light.
This one-acre property has been loved on for so many years, and you'll be hard-pressed to find more solid structures, more versatile use of space, or such well-maintained grounds here in Seward. It is located in a quiet residential neighborhood... only 4 miles from the harbor and downtown, and just across Nash Rd from a prime salmon fishing area in the summer! The seller have done extensive remodeling and updating over the years. One great advantage of this property is that even on Seward's windy sunny days, it's almost always calm and still here. Birds, bears, and moose are all common visitors to this yard.
The main lodge has been a nightly rental since 2007, and has nothing but 5-stars on VRBO (over 200 of them). We already have over 60 nights booked for summer 2026.
The Sellers operate their nightly rental business from late May through mid September, and winterize the property from October through April. Every winter since 2008 they have blown out all the pipes and filled them with antifreeze and turned off the heat. The sellers have a tried and true system for doing this, and the house has consistently over-wintered well.
There are currently three full and separate living spaces on the property that are ready to be used for nightly or long term rentals. You have the option to :
Rent all three nightly in the summer.
Live in one (or have caretakers live in one), and rent the other two.
Live in one, have caretakers live in one, and rent the third.
In addition to these three units, the large shed behind the home (14 x 27), the woodshed in the front yard, and the huge attached garage could all be converted into additional living spaces to increase usability and rental income.
There is also the possibility of renting these units on a more long-term basis during the winter months.
Location
State AK
Area 365 - Seward - Cooper Landing
Zoning UNK - Unknown
Direction East on Nash Road, left onto Rabbit Run, right onto Bearpaw Drive. Property is the second driveway on the right.
Interior
Heating Oil, Wood
Exterior
Water Access Desc Well
Roof Type Metal
Total Parking Spaces 6
Building
Foundation Poured Concrete
Lot Size Range 0.94
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
New Construction No
Construction Status Existing Structure
Others
Tax ID 14523013
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange
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