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Family Home Base in Homer. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Sleeps 9, Dog Friendly.

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Smart TV, DVD player
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Place, Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Homer Spit
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Homer

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Homer, within a 5-minute drive of Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead and Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. .This vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Ptarmigan Arts and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Homer Public Library.

What's nearby

  • Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Homer Spit - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Homer Harbor - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rumps Bbq - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Duncan House Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬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.

Family Home Base in Homer. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Sleeps 9, Dog Friendly.

Cranes’ Rest is a tucked away, tree-lined green setting about 1.5 miles from downtown Homer, surrounded by trees and birdsong. Big south-facing windows fill the house with Alaska light, and the large deck is made for slow mornings and long evenings — coffee, sunshine, and wide-open quiet. You get the best of both worlds: a quiet, green environment, plus quick access to downtown Homer and the Spit

You will often see eagles, cranes, and float planes overhead, and moose frequently travel through the area, especially in spring. Keep your phone ready — there is no shortage of photo moments here.

Cook and gather with ease. The large kitchen is fully equipped so you can prep your Alaskan “catch of the day,” make big breakfasts, or keep it simple and cozy after a day on the Spit. This home is set up to be a practical, comfortable base for everything Homer offers.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

Bedroom 1 (main level): Queen bed with a private en suite bathroom and clothing storage.
Bedroom 2 (main level): Two twin beds and a closet — great for kids or extra guests.
Bedroom 3 (loft with French doors): One full bed plus three twin beds, large closet, and its own television — perfect for families, fishing trips, or group getaways.

There are two bathrooms total. The second bathroom is on the main level and includes the washer and dryer. We provide towels, soap, toilet paper, and basic cleaning supplies, plus laundry detergent.

Outdoor space

Enjoy the sun deck overlooking the yard and gardens — a favorite spot for relaxing between adventures.

Important notes

This is the upper home in a duplex. A long-term tenant lives in the unit below with a separate entrance. You have your own private entrance on the opposite side of the home, plus full access to your kitchen, living, dining, and deck area.

Because this is a shared building, we ask guests to be mindful of heavy footsteps and late-night noise.

Local lodging and sales tax is assessed per night. For compliance, we include a nightly tax amount of $39.25 in the price.
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

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please don't put loose garbage in the outdoor garbage bin.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please keep fishy gear outside; no washing fishy items. Quiet hours: walk softly; tenant below.
Please do not put loose garbage in the outdoor garbage bin.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: No beds/furniture. Extra cleaning if hair/odor.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please supervise toddlers on deck and open stairs.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

This property does not have elevators

Family Home Base in Homer. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Sleeps 9, Dog Friendly. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaysie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Only there for night, but would love to have stayed longer. It was a great property and a great location. Very comfortable accommodations and a great set up for family with teens.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house full of all modern amenities…we only stayed 1 night but is was fantastic! Thanks for the great hospitality!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

M H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fabulous place to stay and we’ve gained a new friend in the host Leah. Of all our trips, we have placed this on top. Could not have asked for better. Thank you again so much for the hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay. Very clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely stay again when we come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house; excellent host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M., Roswell NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, and a great time in Homer! Clean home, a really nice set up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay with family

Really enjoyed this house for our family trip to Homer. We had 4 kids and 4 adults, and there was plenty of room for all. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the extra towels and that laundry was available. The yard was nice, the kids ran around and it was really close to town and the main highway. The house was clean and well stocked. Could have used 1 more frying pan, but other than that is was great! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & easy to get to our activities. Very homey:) All 9 of is enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends gathering for fun and fishing

We enjoyed the big backyard with the pups, the sunny porch and big dining table with our 8 friends from Colorado and Minnesota, Palmer and Anchorage! A larger cook pot could be nice for cooking for a big group but lots of other cooking supplies. We had great fishing and wonderful weather!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Twyla D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight in Homer

The property was perfect for our family. Easily appropriate for 9 guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Place was nice . Clean. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick stay

Great for our quick stay. Parking was a little tight but rental was very clean and accommodated many people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., Conifer, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy & Beautiful

A well-appointed cabin/home with everything we needed for our one month stay. Leah was a wonderful host and quickly responded to our questions. The setting is peaceful and surrounded by green - trees, lawn and a beautiful deck. The kitchen has all the basics and then some. The laundry facilities are great and the bedrooms suited us very well. Homer is such a gorgeous natural setting for adventures. We couldn’t be happier with our visit.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Homer family

Great property and house. Only siggestion would be ceiling fan upstairs and blinds for door upstairs. Also couches very soft
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, convenient, as advertised

Nice, clean home with pleasant of space. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to stay

What a great place to stay. Perfect set up for larger groups. Close to everything Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee Z., Kenai, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness

Homer Stay

We came down for a girls weekend/birthday and the space was perfect for us!! So clean, cozy, amazing location and friendly host! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023