With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Homer, just a 3-minute walk from Homer Public Library and 6 minutes by foot from Ptarmigan Arts. .This vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center.
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Bishop's Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Bunnell Street Arts Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Homer, AK (HOM) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
River Cafe - 17 min walk
Rumps Bbq - 11 min walk
Duncan House Diner - 11 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Heart of Homer - Augustine
Thank you for choosing the Heart of Homer for your visit. This location is desirable, tucked in next to the library in the downtown area. Access to Homers walking trails is adjacent to the property. You will enjoy short walking distances to Safeway, several restaurants, shopping, and other tourist attractions. Bishop Beach is just a 15-minute walk, Alaska Islands & Ocean vistor center is a 10-minute walk, and the Homer Spit is a 5-minute drive. Construction on the home was completed in September of 2025. There is room for 6 visitors. The living area includes a full-size kitchen with pantry, kitchen island with seating for 2, dining table with seating for 4, living area with queen-size sleeper sofa, ½ bathroom, and laundry. The private back deck has a BBQ grill and seating for 2 to enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and bay. Each of the bedrooms on the ground floor has a queen size bed and a full private bathroom. The kitchen, bedrooms, baths, and laundry area are stocked with essentials, all you need to bring is food to enjoy cooking at home and any individual preferred items. WiFi and television are provided.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, hiking/biking trails nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Gravel flooring in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks 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
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Unit size: 1,060 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take out all trash and put in large garbage can. Feel free to contact me if you need garbage pickup during your stay.
Please load and start the dishwasher before leaving.
Please start a load of towels before leaving if possible. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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