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Alaska 2026: Seward AK Front Row B&B

This is the view we woke up to from our suite at the Front Row B&B.

These are the spaces we were privileged to inhabit. We felt so blessed to find this exquisite place to stay.

The bed in our room – incredibly comfortable and also a work of art.

The common areas: uncommonly beautiful.

We had an all-day exploration and fishing trip, and when we returned, salt-soaked, sunburned and exhausted, a guest we had met was waving to us from the balcony saying, “Come on up!” We quickly cleaned up and went up to join all the other guests. The man, who stays at Front Row often, had prepared an impromptu cocktail party with some very fine wines and charcuterie boards.

His generosity of spirit blew me away. We guests didn’t know each other, but all the wine and good bites broke the ice, and we ended up having a very good time, or so the happy noise level informed me. Of all the times we have stayed in B&B’s, this was exceptional and memorable.

The common space is lovely for relaxing, perfect for dining. for entertaining, and is equipped for the pickiest, most needy guests. You can watch whales in the bay from this room, or the attached balcony.

The view of Mount Alice:

AdventureMan was so smart. He took the photo of the wine served at the cocktail party, a dry, complex red wine we both thoroughly enjoyed.

And no, I took the photos when the other guests were not around! 😄

If you want a hot breakfast, you walk a very short walk to a partner B&B where the property manager, Sarah, prepares your dream breakfast.

I needed an oat-y cereal, and Sarah went to her living area and brought out her personal stash – just exactly what I needed – oats, seeds, nuts, dried fruits, and there were fresh bananas to cut and put on it. She made this graciousness feel effortless, and she took her time with us, answering all our questions and giving us the information we needed to make our time in Seward most productive. Conversations with Sarah substantially improved our understanding of the quality of life and current issues in Seward.

Our last morning in Seward, we still had some wonderful smoked salmon spread from our meal at Highlight, so AdventureMan asked her if she could put it in an omelet. She said she could, and whipped up one of the most beautiful and tasty omelets ever, using fresh-cut chives from her garden.

Sarah oversees a variety of rentals and has a keen eye for important details. I cannot imagine a better place to stay in Seward.

June 27, 2026 - Posted by intlxpatr | Adventure, Alaska, Character, Civility, Community, Cooking, Cultural, Customer Service, Food, Gardens, Hotels, Living Conditions, Quality of Life Issues, Road Trips, Travel | Alaska, Front Row B&B, Seward