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Brown and Hawkins Historical Apartments

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The exterior of the Alaska Sea Life Center with a sign, a modern building, and surrounding greenery. - Brown and Hawkins Historical Apartments (Seward)
A room with a wooden bench, a green sofa, and a dining table with chairs. - Brown and Hawkins Historical Apartments (Seward)
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Brown and Hawkins Historical Apartments provides an art gallery on site and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a ceiling fan, a television on a wooden dresser, a chair, a radiator, and a large mirror on the wall.

Traditional Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a television, and a window.

Studio Apartment, 1 Queen Bed & Click Clack

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

Studio Apartment, 2 Twin Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a white wardrobe, a television, and a door leading to a hallway.

Studio Apartment, 1 Queen Bed - 209 4th Ave

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, a door, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

Apartment

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A compact kitchen with a dining table, a bed, and a refrigerator.

Basic Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Seward, Brown and Hawkins Historical Apartments is in the historical district. Seward Boat Harbor and Exit Glacier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park. Safety Cove State Marine Park and Sandspit Point State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Seward travel guide
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209 Fourth Avenue, Seward, AK, 99664

What's nearby

  • A rocky shoreline with a mountain in the background, a small settlement with white buildings, and a calm body of water.
    Seward Waterfront Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A puffin with a distinctive white and black plumage and a bright orange beak, floating on water.
    Alaska SeaLife Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A marina with boats docked in calm waters, surrounded by mountains with snow-capped peaks.
    Seward Boat Harbor
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seward Community Library & Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tidewater Taphouse
    3 min drive
  • Woody's Thai Kitchen
    12 min walk
  • Ray's Waterfront
    3 min drive
  • The Breeze Inn Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Firebrand BBQ
    18 min walk

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Art gallery
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In a shopping district

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 4 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown and Hawkins Historical Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Brown and Hawkins Historical Apartments?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at Brown and Hawkins Historical Apartments?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brown and Hawkins Historical Apartments located?

Situated in the historical district, this apartment building is steps from Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center, Chugach Heritage Center, and Alaska SeaLife Center. Seward Waterfront Park and Seward Community Library & Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Brown and Hawkins Historical Apartments Reviews

7.8

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the historic building, very cool. More importantly it was very comfortable, clean and a great location. We had a great stay and would recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Disliked: Check-in, communication
Apartment was okay. The Hotel.com site should have “no children” clause upfront or more clarification as to what ages may be acceptable. When I called to inquire about children, and if I could be accommodated I did not receive a reply. So I had to secure additional accommodations. The entrance door code did not work and we had to wait for someone to fix the problem-weak battery. The people were nice. Probably not stay again. Furniture dated but full kitchen was a plus. Didn’t stay but went in to check it out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice clean small but do have very things you need you can walk around to the park see more things is beautiful island
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Know before you go

Great place to stay. RUSTIC and historic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Old, historic building. Great location in town. Door lock was tricky. Clean apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute and clean. Love the history.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a great stay in Seward. Our apartment was in the heart of downtown-walking distance to shops, restaurants, Sea Life Center & Waterfront Park. We had a private bathroom, futon, kitchen amenities. We had a studio apartment but it was fine for just the 2 of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked the property (we rented #8). It was clean, excellent location, and more spacious than expected. Kitchen was stocked with just enough for two. We often ate meals in the apartment. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was fun to stay in such a historical space. Nothing fancy but we had everything we needed. Theres lots of places to eat and drink and shop right out the front door. We loved walking along the water in the evenings after our adventures. Perfect for two and a third if they dont mind the pullout couch. I'd stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not what we expected exept location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Funky, historic, old Alaska building. If you like to experience a little bit of history, this is your place. You’re not staying in a Marriott, just remember that. The floors creak and the door is thin, but you’re inside a building with a locked entrance door at street level with just six apartments upstairs, so it feels safe. Old radiator heat says grandma’s house and we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice place in a historic location

Good communication with the property management with instructions on how to access the building. The only real problem we had was the apartment was billed as having a queen sized bed. It was not but rather a full sized bed. We spent an uncomfortable night trying to sleep in such a small bed. The futon cover was stained and was not fit to sleep on. Also, the ceiling fan blades have 1/4” of duct in them and really \needs a good cleaning. The kitchen was well stocked and we were able to bring our food in to cook dinner and breakfast. I’d stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We enjoyed our stay in Seward and the B & H was a large part of that. The location is fantastic. Getting in out is very easy. With that being said our room did not really lock. You could get the latch to catch but a little pressure and it would open. We did not feel safe leaving our valuables in the room. The staff was fantastic. Gave a place to relax while we waited for the room they were putting a TV in. All in all we really liked it and would stay again. Paulette and Gina.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities
We liked that this property was right in downtown and we could walk to mostly everything. The only thing that was unpleasant was that the water wasn’t hot if we took showers in the morning. It was hot if we took showers at night. It was also hard to get our bags up to our room because of the stairs, so I would definitely take a small bag if you’re going to stay here. We were disappointed that you had to pay for laundry. It definitely wasn’t a spot for cooking because there were very few supplies in the kitchen, so I would plan to eat out while you’re there. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. We also appreciated the fan that was included in the closet because it does get pretty hot in the room without it. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was well-kept for its age. The studio unit itself was clean and cozy. The location was central to many shops and things to see. The noise from people walking through the hallway and up/down the stairs wasn't muted by our apartment walls and made sleeping difficult. We had also paid for a queen unit and had a full-size bed instead. There was no discernable thermostat and we both were too warm overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Liked: Communication
This is in a great location within a few minutes walk of the Sealife Centre and all the shops on 4th Ave. Unfortunately, Apartment 6 is misrepresented in the Orbitz description, which states it has a queen-size bed. The bed was a full-size, which is much too small for my husband and me to sleep in, so I was relegated to the click-clack sofa which was uncomfortable, resulting in a sore back for me for several days. The full bed was also very noisy when my husband changed position in the night. Adding to the noise was the rain pounding on the roof all night, and a heating/cooling unit or something on the adjacent roof. However, there was no traffic noise or people noise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Place was very nice and the location was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The room was clean but it reminded us of a college slum apartment. We booked elsewhere and ate the cost. Requested a refund but was denied.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
cozy spot with a full kitchen, I slept really well. Its a historic building so it has some character, for myself that is the preference over staying at a chain motel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guchun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A well equipped and well maintained room in a historic building on a historic street. Very happy with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ERIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Centrally located for dining and shops, this property was perfect for my husband and me for a 5 day stay in Seward. Staff is amazing and helpful, place was clean and very cozy. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved how easy check in was and we really enjoyed the Seward Alehouse just up the street!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities
Great Location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautifully well maintained property that offers you a look back into Alaskas rich history. Absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The apartment was perfect for a short stay in Seward. It had a kitchenette with all the necessary things you would need and a nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025