10411 Bear Paw Cir, Seward, AK 99664

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. The property sits on just about one acre. 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 overbuilt and over serviced from the ground up. This home boasts 3 bedrooms plus a fourth flex room that’s currently used as a bunk room, but could very easily make a great office. There are 2 full baths, one 3/4 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 10-13 people the way it is currently set up 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 area under the deck, and a 14’ x 27’ unfinished back shed. A rustic log cabin 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, 3/4 bathroom with tile shower, full kitchen with under-counter fridge, dining nook, and living area. It shares the downstairs laundry room with the lower cabin. Access for the lower unit is from the attached covered deck facing the yard. The lower cabin was just 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 3/4 bath has a double vanity, tile shower, and linen closet. There is storage under the bed as well as a closet and blackout blinds in the bedroom. A creative touch and eye for detail shine through in the patterned plywood ceiling overhead. The large and well-maintained lawn area has horseshoe pits and a fire pit with nearby firewood storage. The main lodge has been a nightly rental since 2007, and has over 200 5-star reviews on VRBO. We’re hoping to find a buyer without involving realtors, and to transition out this fall. Since it’s our busy summer season and we have guests renting the home every night, showings will be limited to very serious potential buyers. There is wonderful versatility here between all three spaces. They can all be run as either vacation rentals or long-term rentals. Please reach out to me (Wendy) directly with any and all questions you may have.