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Fort William H. Seward Bed & Breakfast

  1 Fort Seward Dr
Box 5
Haines, AK 99827
Total Rooms: 7Rates: $76 to $145

CONTACT INFORMATION

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INNKEEPER(S)
Norm,Suzanne and Isobel Smith
PHONE:
(907)766-2856
(800)615-6676
FAX:
(907)766-2856
Haines, Alaska
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Description

Circa 1902. Listed in the National Register, this family-owned three-story Victorian, Jefferson-style has been fully restored with three Belgian-tile fireplaces and an oak-bannister staircase. Incredible, sweeping ocean and mountain views from the front veranda are a breathtaking sight. Overlook Lynn Fjord from several of the spacious guest bedrooms. Stay in a suite that features a fully equipped kitchen and walk-in closet. Main-floor kitchen privileges are extended to all. An all-you-can-eat breakfast includes popular sourdough wheat-cakes, eggs, turkey-ham, fresh seasonal salmon, fruit, cereal and toast. Bikes are available to explore the picturesque area. Kites and fishing poles offer hours of enjoyment.

This property has been featured in Alaska Airlines Magazine, Salt Lake City Magazine, "Frommers" Alaska Guidebook, Lonely Planet Guide.

Location: Mountains and Ocean Community.

 

Rooms & Rates

Rates: $76 to $145

Payment types accepted include Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks and Cash - U.S. & Canadian.

Rooms: This property has 7 total guest accommodations, 4 with private bath, 2 total suites, including 1 two-bedroom suite. The types of beds available include Queen and Twin.

 

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements: Two nights on the weekend of the S.E. Fair, the last weekend of July.

Cancellation: 30 days

Pets: Pets Allowed, Innkeepers pets on premises and No Cats.

Smoking: Limited.

 

Services & Amenities

Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Afternoon Tea.

Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Breakfast, Country Breakfast, Vegetarian Breakfast, Afternoon Tea and Snacks/Refreshments.

Amenities In Room: Cable TV, Reading Lamps, CD Player, Refrigerator, Clock Radio, Telephone, Coffeemaker, Television, VCR, Fireplace, DVD, Hair Dryer, Wireless Internet Access and Iron/Ironing Board.

Amenities On Site: Bicycles, PC, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Limited Handicap Access, Television, VCR, DVD and kayak rental.

Business Traveler Amenities: Television, Wireless Internet Access, FAX On-site, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Gym Nearby and Flexible Check in/out Times.

Transportation Services: Airport Pickup and Ferry Pickup.

 

Discounts

Special Discounts: AARP 5%, four nights 10%, seven nights - get one free, active military 10%, Cash only 10%. Discount rates may not be combined.

 

Activities

Events Hosted: Reunions, Weddings, Romantic Getaways and class reunions.

Other Activities: Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Hiking, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Tennis and Water Sports.

Recommended Restaurants: Bamboo Room, Fort Seward Lodge/Restaurant , The LightHouse.

 

Historic Interest

The house was originally built as the home of the post commander (Col. Thomas C. Woodbury) of Fort Williams H. Seward, the first U.S. Army post built in Alaska, circa 1902

Historic Awards: National Register (Applied), State Register (Applied), Local Register (Applied), National Historical Site (Applied), National Historical Site (Granted) and State Historical Site (Granted).

Historic Memberships: National Trust, Local Historical Society and City Historical Society.

Historic sites nearby: Porcupine gold claim, 1896 (35 miles), Glacier Bay National Park (20 miles), Skagway Alaska (14 miles)

 

Romantic Interest

The inn boasts a sweeping 180-degree ocean view of the "Lynn-Fjord," and a 9-acre parade field where eagles can be seen soaring above at almost any moment. All the major cruiseship lines and ferry boats can be seen passing by throughout the day and night.

 

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