Bear Lake Lodgings B&B

When you're choosing where to stay near Seward, the type of accommodation matters as much as the location. At Bear Lake Lodgings, you get something hotels and vacation rentals can't replicate: a genuine bed and breakfast experience. That means waking up to a three-course homemade breakfast (included with your stay) showcasing Alaska ingredients like sourdough recipes, wild blueberries, fireweed, spruce tips, and local mushrooms. It means meeting fellow travelers over breakfast and swapping stories about your Alaska adventures. And it means thoughtful, personalized service from hosts who know the area and genuinely want to make your stay special.

Pristine Lakeside Setting

Bear Lake is a freshwater alpine lake where most of the shoreline is owned by the Borough and Forest Service, guaranteed to stay undeveloped. The lake has just a few houses on one end; the rest is wilderness. A fish weir on the river feeding the lake gives you prime salmon viewing, and during summer evenings, you can hear the loons calling to each other across the lake. From your room or the lakeside deck, watch for bald eagles roosting in spruce trees, moose wandering the shoreline, and duck families paddling across the water.

Kayaks and canoes are free to borrow (unlike many Seward lodgings that charge for equipment) so you can paddle the serene waters whenever you like. After exploring, unwind on with a beverage and snack on the deck, or relax with views of the surrounding mountains

Give Unique Rooms

Each room has down comforters, plush mattress toppers, blackout curtains, and luxury linens for restful sleep after long days of adventure.

Lakeside Suite

The first-floor suite has its own entrance opening onto a large deck with Bear Lake and mountain views. The queen bed has a memory foam topper, and the small living room converts to sleep additional guests with either a queen sleeper sofa or two twin rollaway beds. The large private bathroom is non-adjoining, located 17 feet from the bedroom door down an interior hallway. Spa robes are provided. Hand-finished cottonwood furnishings give the suite an Alaskan country feel, and there's also a refrigerator and privacy curtain between sleeping areas.

Deck Suite

This two-story, apartment-style suite has a fully equipped kitchenette downstairs with full-size stove, oven, fridge, microwave, and all the utensils and cookware you need, plus an expandable dining table and a full bathroom with large tiled shower. A private stairway leads upstairs to a separate bedroom with a king bed and memory foam topper, plus a sitting area with a full-size sleeper sofa (suitable for one adult or one to two children). A rollaway bed can be set up in the bedroom if you'd rather keep the sitting area open. The suite has 1.5 baths total, flat-screen TVs in both the bedroom and living area, and private deck access with stairs to the lawn and lake. Sleeps up to 4.

Aurora View Suite

The master suite of the house has panoramic views of Bear Lake and the evergreen forest beyond. The main room has a king bed with memory foam topper and down comforter, while an attached room (separated by a half-french door with curtain) has a twin bed for an additional guest. The second-floor suite has modern, bright furnishings with plenty of storage, and the roomy ensuite bathroom includes double sinks, a makeup vanity with stool, and a soaking tub/shower combination. A private entrance opens onto the B&B's second-floor exterior deck, the same level as the main dining and living rooms. Sleeps 2-3.

Resurrection Peak Room

This third-floor room has spectacular views of both Resurrection Peak and Bear Lake. The wrought iron-accented décor has made it a guest favorite year-round. The queen bed has a memory foam topper and luxury linens. The full private bathroom is non-adjoining but just two steps across the hall. Sleeps 2.

Mt. Tiehacker Room

Another third-floor favorite with views of Mt. Tiehacker and the surrounding peaks. This room has airy mountain finishes with modern touches, oak furnishings with upscale country charm, and a queen bed with memory foam topper. The ensuite full bathroom, small closet, and luggage racks give you everything you need. Like the Resurrection Peak Room, this one has slanted ceilings but still has ample space, including a sitting area. Sleeps 2.

The Om Home

The Om Home is a stand-alone, light-filled space available for guest use as a private yoga or meditation studio. You can also reserve it for wellness services like massage, sound baths, energy therapy, and acupuncture.

The Sights of Seward, or the Stillness of the Lake

You're only about five miles from Seward, with easy access to Kenai Fjords day cruises, fishing charters, the Alaska SeaLife Center, the train station, and downtown shops and restaurants. But the beauty of a lakeside B&B is that it's just as tempting to stay put. Paddle the lake, watch floatplanes take off and land, listen for loons calling across the water. This is the kind of quiet corner where you can soak up Alaska's wilderness while still being close to town.