Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Sea view

Explore the area

Homer, AK

Bunnell Street Arts Center
4 min walk
Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
5 min walk
Pratt Museum
8 min walk
Homer, AK (HOM)
5 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Free WiFi

Parking available

Microwave

Kitchen

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

The Old Inlet Bookshop, Mermaid Café and B&B is located on Main Street in beautiful downtown Homer, just off the Sterling Highway towards the beach. In a renovated historic log cabin, there is a used bookshop offering quality used books in most genres. Next door, there is the Mermaid Café that serves lunch and dinner. Upstairs is the Mermaid B&B in a charming Victorian style construction--it is well appointed and features local artwork.

In a private, wooded setting in Old Town, Homer, the Mermaid B&B offers a scenic, clean place to stay with a queen sized Posturepedic bed in the bedroom and a full sized fold-out futon in the living room. The dining room is in the turret with windows looking out over Kachemak Bay and the mountains and glaciers beyond. The kitchen is fully equipped and has everything one needs to prepare meals. Private deck offers ocean and mountain views and is a great place to enjoy coffee or any other beverage.

The establishment is within a few minutes walk of the beach, grocery stores, banks, post-office, movie theater and other dining opportunities. We include fresh locally roasted organic coffee beans. We look forward to your stay.

Keywords: Apartment above Café

During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Bunnell Street Arts Center. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.

The apartment offers a kitchen, a balcony and a living room
Free WiFi
Steps from Bunnell Street Arts Center and Bunnell Street Gallery

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the mountains

Things to do

Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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

Unit size: 650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Jill O.

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location Location

This property is in a great location. It is a very short walk to the beach, delicious food and interesting shops. Owner was super friendly and helpful. The rental was clean, had everything we needed. The owner left us fresh fruit, flowers and pastry!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

7 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A little bit of paradise

This is a very cozy, we'll appointed place to stay for a few days. It's a nice central location, with views of the bay when the clouds and fog lift.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay in Homer

Great place to stay in Homer. Very spacious, and clean. Loved reading in window with view of the bay. Would stay at again if ever in Homer.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane T., Frisco Tx. Dallas area

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

First time in Homer

This property is awesome. It’s even much larger in person than in the photos. I loved everything about it. I would highly recommend it.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy C., Brentwood, TN

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect homebase for Homer visit

This darling suite is really over a picturesque used bookstore. It was spacious, comfortable and clean. We were able to walk to some really cute places and drive to others. Homer is an eclectic town and we felt the apartment was a perfect vibe for our visit. The hosts made us feel welcome. Very grateful for all the effort they made to create a home away from home. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie C.

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Bucket list trip to Alaska

The property was amazing. It was everything and more than was advertised! Close to Everything we needed. Very clean and well maintained. Great vacation!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Alaska Adventure

This place was fantastic. Very quiet anbove the bookstore and located with easy access to many restaurants. Owner was accessible and quick to respond. The only suggestion I would make is maybe black out shades for those not used to the late evening light. Still 5 ⭐️

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael w.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Wonderful host, worth a stay!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Homer Hideaway

This was the perfect place to stay while visiting Homer. Clean, quiet, and reasonably priced with an ocean view to boot! The kitchen is equipped.well enough that we were able to enjoy a home made dinner of the fish we caught out in the bay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Great place, great bookstore, great area, everything we wanted!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan R., Fort Collins, CO, USA

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect location

Not sure you could ask for a more perfect location, above a bookshop - a few mins walk to the beach, lots of food and bakery options nearby. The suite is comfy and feels remote even with all this around. An eagle nest in a nearby tree made for some fun bird watching.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C.

2 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need and more

This property has outstanding views that have you wanting to curl up and read a good book. But there's so much to do, you'll have trouble deciding. The property has plenty of room and a great little deck.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Mermaid house in Homer, Alaska

The cottage apartment over the Inlet Book Shop was perfect for us. It was very comfortable and clean and we enjoyed her welcome note and harbor cherries! It had a wonderful view of the mountains and sea. We could walk to Bishop Beach and watch eagles in a tree. We enjoyed nearby restaurants, bakery, and the Art Center nearby. Will never forget such a darling place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

16 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay in Homer!

It was the perfect stay for our visit to Homer! The hosts were awesome and made us feel right at home!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

14 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 wish we could stay longer

The host left scones and fruit and fresh flowers. Very kind. The stay was wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing experience!

The location and charm of this place is off the charts! Everything was clean, the kitchen had everything we needed, the views were beautiful and we felt so at home and rested. We love books, so we also spent hours in the bookshop downstairs, enjoying the treasures and the most picturesque used bookstore experience! Minutes from the beach, a quick car ride to an incredible playground for the kids, fantastic places to eat around every corner! This is the best location to experience Homer, and will leave you feeling at home. Thank you Andy, for sharing such a great vacation rental with the world! I'm sure we will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

6 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Homer Gem

This is a perfect, cozy, charming gem located above the used bookstore in Homer. We loved it and are looking forward to booking again next time we are down from Anchorage. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

1 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Alaskan Perfection

The rooms were excellent with terrific views. The hand thrown pottery coffee mugs were great along with the coffee. It was an excellent stay.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay while in Homer

Enjoyed our stay and the very comfortable and cozy apartment. Great location within a few blocks of Bishops Beach as well as town. Will stay here again next time I visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara M.

2 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

February Homer Stay

I have stayed at the Ocean View Suite several times on my own and with family and it is my favorite place to stay in Homer. Andy and Sally are the best hosts and the place has the best view, is really nicely furnished and comfortable and has a wonderful location, being close to Bishop's Beach and downtown Homer. I highly recommend a stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

31 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect place in Homer

A lovely apartment with all of the amenities over a charming bookshop. Friendly hosts. I would highly recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

George T.

13 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we wanted and needed

Unit was complete with everything we needed. Unit was clean and well decorated. Great view of Kachemak Bay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby P.

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This was the perfect place to stay! My uncle, dad and I were in Homer for a fishing charter, and this little place at the Old Inlet Bookshop was the perfect spot! We loved the views, walked to every meal, Bishop’s Beach, and all slept comfortably. I hope it’s available the next time I visit Homer because I want to stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O., Jacksonville

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and convenient

This is a beautiful place located above a unique and charming book store. Within walking distance to several great restaurants. The owners are friendly and left some awesome welcome treats. Would definitely stay here again. Homer is beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone K., Rio Verde, Arizona

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Could Not Have Picked a Better Place

A five minute walk to the beach, this place was ideal. It was set above and behind The Old Inlet Bookshop. The apartment was perfect for my sister and I for two nights. Fresh flowers, coffee cake, and fruit, along with plenty of tea, coffee, and condiments awaited us. It was peaceful and comfortable. Communication with the host went off without a hitch, and check in and out were super easy. I would highly recommend this place if you stay in Homer.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023