Check-in and check-out times are specific and depend on existing bookings at the time your reservation is made. A confirmation email with your specific check-in and check-out times will be emailed to you upon booking. This confirmation email will also include details about where to park and recommended things to bring.

Check-In Time to meet our boat in the Seward Harbor will be either 10:00am or 12:00pm

Check-Out Time from your yurt will be either 8:30am to have you back in the Seward Harbor at about 9:15am, or 11:00am to have you back in the Seward Harbor just before noon.

Feel free to inquire before booking about what your check-in/out times would be for a specific date. We are knowledgeable in Alaska travel logistics and are happy to answer any questions you may have!

Absolutely! The Coastal Classic Train arrives in Seward daily at 11:20am, so we would schedule you for our 12:00pm check-in time. The train station is conveniently located less than a 5 minute walk from the Seward small boat harbor where you’ll meet our boat for check-in.

That said, each day we first fill our 10:00am check-in boat, and then only open the 12:00pm check-in boat as needed for additional guests. If you are arriving in Seward on the train and need the 12:00pm check-in time, there may be an additional $300 water taxi fee if the 12:00pm check-in creates an additional, otherwise unnecessary round trip with the boat. This fee covers boat fuel, boat maintenance, and captain fees for the additional round trip.

Yes! We are often able to accommodate custom check-in times for guests who are unable to arrive in Seward until later in the day. There will be a minimum $300 water taxi fee for the additional trip. Please inquire before booking to make sure that we are able to accommodate your late check-in request.

Shearwater Cove is located in a protected area of Resurrection Bay which makes it ideal for people who are new to kayaking or who are nervous about paddling on the ocean. We monitor the weather daily to make sure that conditions are safe. On the boat trip to Shearwater Cove your boat captain will provide an orientation to the coastline, including any weather to be aware of. Our on-site host will provide an orientation to the kayaks, and will recommend the best times of day to explore each kayaking destination.

We also offer 2.5 hour guided kayaking sessions that are perfect for people who are new to sea kayaking, for families with children, or for guests who want to learn more about the area from our knowledgeable guide. These guided sessions take place on the afternoon of your check-in day. You will learn how to paddle safely while reaching one of our nearby kayaking destinations. Oftentimes guests feel confident enough after a guided kayak session to continue paddling self-guided for the remainder of their stay! Learn more about the guided kayak sessions here.

We welcome families with children 8 years and older. Please contact us before booking if you are traveling with children under 8 years old. 

We recommend staying at Shearwater Cove for 2-3 nights so that you have enough time to take full advantage of the sea kayaking and hiking value, and have ample time to relax and enjoy your yurt and the property itself. A 2-3 night stay gives you the time to explore each of our nearby sea kayaking destinations including the hidden waterfall in Humpy Cove and Sandspit Point State Marine Park.

We understand that some people only have time for a 1 night stay, and a 1 night stay is better than not staying at all! However, we have found from guest feedback that in order to not be rushed and to really get the most out of the experience, it makes a world of difference to have at least a full middle day to settle down, sleep in, and have some quality exploration time.

There is no phone service at Shearwater Cove, and we believe that this is a key aspect of the experience that enables guests to disconnect, slow down, and reconnect with ourselves and with each other. Not having cell phone service has defined Shearwater Cove as a place of respite from the modern world. It is a safe container where we can settle, undistracted, in one of the most beautiful places on planet Earth!

For safety purposes we do have reliable, high speed satellite internet on the property. The wifi connection enables us to communicate with staff on-site and respond faster in the case of an emergency. Guests are not given the wifi password - it is reserved for staff use only.

Our three Premier Yurts do have electricity for lighting and charging devices. The four Original Yurts do not yet have electricity. Battery powered lanterns are provided in the Original Yurts for lighting, and we recommend that guests bring a small battery pack for keeping phones/devices charged.

Yes! No matter which yurt you book, you will have a private shower with on demand hot water. Each yurt has a shower house on its deck which includes the shower and composting toilet.

Our off-grid water system is supplied by rain catchment that is gravity fed down from the mountains behind the yurts. It is pretty spectacular to come back from a paddle and take a steaming hot shower in mountain-fresh water!