Skippers Retreat

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A two-story house with a sloped roof, multiple windows, and a small deck.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a large island, and a view of a lake.
A lake with mountains in the background and a house on the shore.
A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a pendant light fixture.
A modern kitchen with a window view of trees and mountains, a coffee maker, and a knife block.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Place, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Homer Public Library
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Homer

Located in Homer, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wynn Nature Center and Diamond Creek State Recreation Area, while Ptarmigan Arts and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center are cultural highlights. Bunnell Street Arts Center and Pratt Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and ecotours.
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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Homer Public Library - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ptarmigan Arts - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bishop's Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alice's Champagne Palace - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kannery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duncan House Diner - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Skippers Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Skippers Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Skippers Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skippers Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Skippers Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Homer, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Beluga Lake and Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. Homer Public Library and Ptarmigan Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very comfortable accommodations with a great view of the lake. Clean rooms and family friendly. High recommended with a nice view and low traffic area and centrally located to grocery store and restraunts and harbor!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to Homer again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!

Clean, efficient, great location, stellar views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful and quiet location! Just a short drive to the spit. The moose and her calf made a visit during cocktail hour on the deck… magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful location and even got a magical visit from the moose and her calf! What a special experience—hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sorry wont write a review
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thank you! We hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The view was gorgeous and house was beautiful

The hosts were great with communicating. The house was well appointed with a great view! We would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Thanks Eileen, glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Best view I've ever had in Homer. Immaculate new construction, perfect location. I want this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thank you! It was a pleasure having you! Please come back :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great. New and clean. Plenty of amenities in the house as well. We even had a moose cow and calf walk through the yard during our last day. The deck is a great place to sit and enjoy the view. House is on a dead end street so it’s nice and quiet. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home, the quiet location, and even got to see a moose and calf right from the yard—that’s such a special experience. Happy to hear you felt comfortable and had everything you needed. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home

We had the pleasure of staying in this home and the whole family loved it! The view out to Beluga Lake was out of this world and watching the float planes take off and land from the living room was one of the highlights of our trip. The home was just as breath-taking as the photos with elegant details throughout. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay is your amazing home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thanks for such a great review Heather! Glad you had such a great stay! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homer stay

We loved staying in this beautiful, modern spacious home with all modern conveniences. We loved watching the seaplanes takes off on Beluga lake in the mornings. The kids loved seeing a mama moose with two calves grazing in the field right next to the house. The house was in a very quiet, safe area! I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Maija and her family were absolutely wonderful guests to host. I just knew that my home was in good hands with them. Thank you for staying at Fully Loaded! Downtown Modern Retreat with Views!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view and a moose

Very lovely VRBO. Clean with all the ammenities needed for a great stay. Host was very prompt with our one concern. Pictures are actual home. Love to stay again in the future. We were able to enjoy family while relaxing on the deck with an amazing view of the mountains. First night mom moose and 2 babies graced us all week with their presents. Alaska at its best. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Always fun to have baby moose in the yard. Thanks for staying with us Elaine!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean and nice!

We liked our stay at the house. Very clean and informative instructions throughout. Construction going on in the neighborhood so our view of the water had construction machines etc. But my husband is in construction so wasn’t that big of a deal. The driveway is rock and there is no garage access. This made it a little difficult being on motorcycles. Again, we managed. Would stay there again when passing through.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you, Tammy! It was a pleasure having you! Please come back :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway in Homer!

Thanks for sharing your great home. Great location, warm and inviting, well stocked. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great place in Homer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Thanks Tom, great to have you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Getaway

This property was the perfect escape for our anniversary! From the vaulted ceilings to the heated floors, it had every amenity we could have asked for. Looking forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay Jasper!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House, Great View

My only complain is that the water pressure was very limited. Otherwise it was beautiful, nice, well-stocked for our stay. Would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Thanks Brady! We are working on getting the water pressure fixed in the master shower. Appreciate the feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

My family loved our stay. The home was beautiful and super clean. Homer is always our favorite place to visit in AK!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Hi Sarah, it was a pleasure hosting you and your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views!!

This property was clean, gorgeous and the views were amazing. I would 100% come back again if given the opportunity!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Thanks Jessica! We too love the house!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Modern gem with amazing views

This modern gem is in a perfect location! We walked to the brewery and got dinner from the food truck one night. The kids absolutely loved watching the seaplanes take off and land from the deck. We enjoyed watching the moose graze around the property and the views are amazing! Hands down the best vrbo we’ve stayed in. Thank you for creating a living space that is inviting and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Wow Hannah, thanks for such an amazing review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homer getaway

This is a beautiful home in a convenient location with great views. This house was perfect for our quick weekend fishing trip. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Thanks Roseann! You should come back and stay longer next time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super clean and nice house.

Very Responsive. Very nice and clean. We enjoyed the house and the view very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Thanks Sirin!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Style and location

Photos don’t do it justice!!! Best rental I’ve ever booked in Homer. Easily accommodated 6 of us w/o ever feeling cramped. Absolute beautiful space. You can really tell they didn’t skimp on it he details like cookware, appliances, amazing beds… etc etc….million dollar shower!!!super convenient to all parts of Homer; Spit, old town, downtown l, east end.!!!! Can’t wait to come back for an extended stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
William this is wonderful review and sooo many exclamation points! And they are totally necessary. Its an amazing place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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