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437 Third Ave, Seward, AK 99664-2051
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Ballaine House Bed and Breakfast
Ranked #9 of 53 Seward B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
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New York City, New York
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“The Personal Touch”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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Where else will the host do your laundry, cook you a customize breakfast, and go out to buy you organic cheese? Well, Marlee makes it all happen. She even helped us plan most of our trip. We could not ask for more. The B&B is clean, cozy, spacious, and definitely has a great home away from home feel to it. I would love to go back!!!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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harrisonburg
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“amazing host”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

This is the best bed and breakfast I have ever stayed at. The host is absolutely the nicest person you will ever have take care of you. We hiked all day in the poring rain and when we got back she insisted on not just washing those clothes but all the clothes from our travels. She then washed several loads of smelly hiking clothes and folded them for us. The breakfast was cook to order every morning at whatever time you wanted it. Also, the host went out of her way to try and set us up with a tour after our first one was canceled due to weather. The rooms were very nice with huge flat screen TVs (which we were forced to use because of the driving rain).

If you don't stay here because of a shared bathroom , you need to seriously consider why you travel.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Diego
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“We loved it and want to be back!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Nice charming historical house and rooms. Caring, warm, knowledgeable and very helpful host/owner. Absolutely enjoyed our family's (husband & wife, 10 yo boy and 15 yo girl) two night 3 day stay at this place. Agreed with all the people who gave 5 star ratings.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Riverton, Wyoming
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Worked great for us”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011 via mobile
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I was a little skeptical about sharing a bathroom with 2 other bedrooms but everyone was considerate and it worked out fine. Angelina, our hostess worked hard for all the guests comfort and somehow managed to make different breakfasts for everyone each day. The breakfast selection was great and though not " gourmet" was tasty and substantial. The location on the main road may be a problem for some but it quiets down pretty early and we had no problems sleeping.

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Our 1st B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011
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What a great start to a new found way to travel. I loved the instant comfort of the home. Angelia was great, what a hard worker. She made everything easy for us 1st timers. We had the room on the first floor next to the kitchen. Very comfortable and quaint. The home was built in 1905 and Seward was founded in 1903. Must have been a mansion at that time. Lots of antiques all around. A plus was we were able to travel from the cruise ship dock to their block by the free shuttle (yellow school bus) and could drop our bags and then walk to town for lunch and a visit to the Sea life aquarium. The next day a 15-20 min walk to the small boat harbor to catch the sightseeing boat. That free shuttle makes a loop through town, Sea life, the small boat harbor and out to the supermarket. I wish we had time to look at some of the videos in the evening, especially the ones on Alaska and Seward history. Another plus was our laundry was done for us while we were out. Especially for the guys jeans who were out fishing in them all day. Nice catch of halibut and salmon.
As another reviewer wrote, the front entrance and stair area can give the wrong impression as to what is inside. The grounds has beautiful flowers all around. Front porch has bench for shoe removal.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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