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A stacked washer and dryer unit in a corner with a wooden door and tiled floor.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of a parking lot, a wall-mounted birdcage, and a small table with a lamp.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven.
A living room with two couches, a coffee table, a lamp, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A bathroom with a sink, towel rack, and a shower.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $378
$369 nightly
$378 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Place, Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ptarmigan Arts
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Homer

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Homer, a 4-minute drive from Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead and 6 minutes from Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. .This vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Ptarmigan Arts and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Homer Public Library.
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What's nearby

  • Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Ptarmigan Arts - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Homer Public Library - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Homer Spit - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alice's Champagne Palace - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Duncan House Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fat Olives - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bear Canyon Cottages - Bird House

Nestled in the hills above Kachemak Bay, the Garden House cottage features stunning mountain, glacier, water views, and abundant wildlife. The ideal setting for a relaxing getaway, an Alaskan adventure or both. Close to nature with all the comforts of home.
The Garden house was constructed in 2010 and is pleasantly furnished and pristine. This cottage features a kitchen, eating area, two bedrooms (each with a queen bed), one bathroom, and a comfortable living area.

For more information about this property, visit our website: www.bearcanyoncottages.com
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bear Canyon Cottages - Bird House Homer
Bear Canyon Cottages - Bird House Private vacation home
Bear Canyon Cottages - Bird House Private vacation home Homer

Bear Canyon Cottages - Bird House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was absolutely wonderful! The host was so kind and the cottage was lovely. We’d stay here again if we ever get back to Homer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean and neat! A wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate cabin with a fantastic view. Wonderful front porch to sit and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great overnight stay great comfortable property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an extremely short trip for us but perfect spot for a much longer trip next time! Easy to find, clean and well maintained. Thank you for a very nice place to rest after a long day of adventures.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin! Very clean. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property - good location and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, super clean and efficient design.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Had a wonderful time and would recommend to anyone making a trip to Homer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful surroundings and clean, new cabin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

100% recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and super clean cabin and quiet too. It was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super comfortable

Had a great time, moose sighting was icing on the cake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Checking was easy, house was very clean, and everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

Great cabin in a beautiful location. Managers are very personable and willing to help. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homer Halibut Stay

Great setting and clean property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a GREAT Place to Stay!

Super clean, really well laid out and perfect situated to enjoy Homer by day and chill out in the quiet at night. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay while in Homer! Probably the best VRBO I have stayed in yet, and I use VRBO a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend out of town

Wonderful weekend in Homer!!! The cabin is beautiful and has everything you would need. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight Stay

We just needed a place for the night so we could do bear tour! Amazing property!! We absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homer fishing

Fantastic home! Close to town and had all the things we needed to have a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time Homer

Family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday weekend

Great get away cabin with plenty of room and all the amenities. Absolutely love the extra large front lawn
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin had all necessary amenities and then some! The host was always responsive and available to help us out with tech support or questions. The linens were very fresh and the cabin was super cute with nice local artwork.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean rooms, nice bed. Large outdoor area to have activities. Could have a larger tv
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay in Homer area

My daughter and I stayed for 4 nights in the Bird house. The location is close to Homer, although not secluded. The cabin has everything you need. The entire cabin is very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023