Fort William H. Seward
Bed & Breakfast

Since 1981
Haines, Alaska's Original Bed and Breakfast

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Historic Fort William H. Seward in Haines, Alaska
 
Isobel and Suzanne along the Haines-cutoff highway

Fort William H. Seward Bed and Breakfast (also known as Fort Seward Bed and Breakfast) in Haines Alaska is one of Haines' finest lodging and accommodation options. This historic B&B is listed in the National register of Historic Places. House #1 is the first Commanding Officer's House (Col. Thomas Woodbury 1902-1904) of Fort William H.Seward, the first army post built in Alaska. Fort Seward Bed and Breakfast is Haines Alaska's original B & B and has been in operation since 1981.

This is a 3-story Victorian, with the owners residence on the top floor (Garret). The Smith family has their own private entrance, giving guests complete privacy on the first and second floors.

This Jefferson-style building has been restored in near original condition with 3 Belgian-tile fireplaces on the main floor and oak-bannistered stairway to the 2nd floor and front veranda with a sweeping 180 degree view of the ocean and 5,000+ft mountains. There are three rooms on the main-floor that share 2-full baths.

The 2nd floor has two rooms each with a bath, and 2 (1)-bedroom suites,with private baths. Suite 4A has a sweeping, 180 degree, ocean/mountain view. All room guests have kitchen privileges on the main-floor.

*Star* Rated as one of "FROMMERS-GUIDES" favorite places and experiences-outstanding for quality, and value or both since 1987. One of the most interesting B & B's in Southeast, says ALASKA AIRLINES magazine July 1991. Also, read a review by Cruising America. The Smith Family has lived in Haines since 1962.

Open 1st of May to 10 October.

Group rates (8 or more persons), whole-house rates available, AARP members get a 5% discount, 10% discounts for Seniors (over 65). Free bicycles available.

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August sunset
August sunset

  Located in HAINES, ALASKA in the Southeast Panhandle (NOT SEWARD)
Isobel with fresh crab for dinner!
  Isobel with fresh crab for dinner!




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Fort William H. Seward
Bed & Breakfast
PO Box 5
Haines, Alaska 99827
U.S.A.


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1-800-615-NORM (6676)

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