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Amazing views of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet from modern, new cabin.

Cabin in Homer with kitchenette and patio

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Kachemak Bay, late fall. View from property
Sunset view from the cabin deck of Cook Inlet and the volcanoes.
Sandhill Crane Cabin--before our house was built.
Cabin next to the owner’s house
Sunset view from the bed!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 233.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
  • Place, Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing
  • Place, Homer Spit
  • Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Amazing views of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet from modern, new cabin.

Relatively new, beautiful, Scandinavian-influenced, cozy, 360 sq ft one-room cabin --a "tiny house"-- is modern, with all of the amenities needed for your perfect weekend getaway or week-long stay in Homer. Located next to the owners' house, tucked away from the road, on an acre and a half in a subdivision overlooking Homer, the views are fabulous of Kachemak Bay, Cook Inlet, and the volcanoes. Few places in Homer have views of both Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet. Hardwood floors and Jøtul "wood" (gas) stove give the cabin a warm and cozy feeling. Majestic large windows bring the views into the cabin.

The cabin is consistent with the "tiny house" concept, providing everything you need efficiently in a small space. Beautifully decorated with a modern, Scandinavian design.

The one-room cabin sleeps two in a queen-sized bed. The luxurious cotton sheets, down pillows and comforter make this bed truly comfortable.

Ask about the possibility for extra guests. The cabin accommodates two people comfortably. We have a Pack-and-Play for your baby or toddler, two thick foam twin mattresses. An extra fee of $40 per stay per person is charged for more than two people. Upon approval, guests may stay in the loft. No small children in the loft.

The kitchen is fully-equipped with a two-burner stove, a small refrigerator with freezer under the counter, microwave, counter-top oven, coffee pot, and electric tea kettle. All of the pots, pans, dishes, and utensils you need are provided. Ask if you need anything else. There is no dishwasher.

There is a full bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet. The dining room table seats six people comfortably.

Sadly, the sandhill cranes have not returned to the nesting area for two years. In other locations, they can be seen from May into September, except when they are nesting in late June and early July. Sandhill cranes can be seen overhead, walking along the street, or strolling in Homer. Moose are regularly seen year-round walking though the property or in the neighborhood as well as eagles perched in the trees by the cabin. A walk on the streets in the neighborhood and an undeveloped subdivision offers majestic views of Kachemak Bay. When you are ready to walk the beach, go out to eat, get some groceries, or explore Homer, it is a short drive to downtown Homer (3 miles) and another ten minutes to the Homer Spit and Harbor for fishing, kayaking, and boating or bike riding on the Homer Spit Trail.

We have WiFi and good cellular coverage in the cabin—most days. There is no TV.

Take your breakfast or dinner outside on the deck to enjoy the spectacular views and at some times of the year fantastic sunsets over Cook Inlet with views of the volcanoes.

Coffee and teas, sugar, and honey are provided for your convenience.

Pets are no longer allowed.

We welcome all people regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, political viewpoints, religion, and all LGBTQIA+.



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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Must be pre-approved. Floor mattresses provided.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking in or outside.
The reservation will be cancelled if the renter does not check-in by midnight OR contact the owner saying they will be late. There will be no refund.
We try to keep our cabin scent free. Please do not wear perfumes in our cabin.
Renters should wash & dry their dishes and put their dishes away and leave the property clean and tidy.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Homer

Located in Homer, this cabin is in a rural area and by the sea. Wynn Nature Center and Diamond Creek State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pratt Museum and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Bishop's Beach - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Homer Spit - 13 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fat Olives - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Duncan House Diner - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing views of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet from modern, new cabin. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing views of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet from modern, new cabin.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing views of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet from modern, new cabin.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing views of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet from modern, new cabin. located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Pratt Museum, Bunnell Street Arts Center and Bishop's Beach. Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead and Wynn Nature Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Drew R.

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

Alaska stays

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cabin. Perfect location, with a great view, and wonderful host . It was our first experience with vrbo, and it was an easy process from pre-arrival to checkout. Thank you ! we really enjoyed our 4 nights in Homer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing spot, with wonderful views. Helen was so helpful and there to give guidance and suggestions. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay and enjoyed Homer very much. The drive to the spit was only about 10 minutes and very scenic, with multiple sightings of moose and other wildlife. The hosts were very friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Will stay again if I get the chance to visit Homer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

susie h.

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

Outstanding!!

One of the nicest VRBOs we ever stayed at!! Super clean, outstanding views, really good hosts!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

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

Heavenly

Gorgeous views, cozy cabin and incredibly peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorinda B.

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

Beautiful place

Our stay in Homer was spectacular. Beautiful views and glorious sunsets. Even saw a couple of moose’s in the neighborhood. We highly recommend a stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

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

Great experience

Cozy cabin overlooking Kachemak Bay. Charlie and Helen keep an inviting space for guests visiting Homer. We’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Visiting our son

We recently spent a week in Homer visiting our son and had a wonderful stay. Helen was a fantastic host—friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The cabin was cozy, comfortable, and just right for what my husband and I needed.The only thing to note is that the fridge is a smaller, hotel-style unit, but we managed just fine and it didn’t take away from the overall experience.We would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Helen, for making our visit so enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Beautiful cabin

We had a great stay at the Sandhill Crane Cabin! The cabin was spotless with everything we needed and great views. We hope to come back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barb D.

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

Perfect!!

This place is gorgeous! Clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. The view was amazing. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed staying here and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis E.

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

Beautiful property

We enjoyed our stay. The house was very nice and clean. There was plenty of literature about the area. The hosts Helen and Charlie were very pleasant. Overall we had a great time and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick and Terrie M.

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

Quiet Retreat

Nice, quiet retreat with feathery friends, Sandhill Cranes. Enjoyed our much needed rest. Very comfortable and gracious hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Homer retreat

This was a very clean, comfortable, tastefully decorated lodging and a refuge after busy days in Homer with a pretty view of the sunset, the water, and snowy peaks. The hosts were friendly, but not hovering. They knew much about the area, and had spot-on suggestions for us as well as organized binders of info to peruse at our pace.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna O., Tijeras, NM

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

Great place, wonderful views & best hosts on the planet!

Beautifully appointed, clean & up to date cabin. Kitchen adequately stocked with most anything you may need. Hosts Helen & Charlie were extremely accommodating & full of information on all the best that Homer has to offer. Could not have asked for a better place to call home while visiting the lovely town of Homer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

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

Fabulous stay in Homer!

We had a wonderful 4 night stay in Helen's cabin - cozy, clean, comfortable! Loved the deck with the spectacular views of Kachemak Bay, perfect for morning coffee and evening wine (weather permitting!). The owner's live on the property, but the set-up affords lots of privacy. Helen greeted us upon our arrival. She was welcoming and full of helpful tips for us first timers to Homer. My only suggestion would be to add a place to unpack clothes - there isn't a closet or dresser. This was minor, however, as everything else was fabulous. If we get back to Homer, we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

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

Perfectly Peaceful!

The host was extremely thoughtful, quick to answer, gave great directions, and was happy to help with any issues we had during our stay. The cabin was spotless and very comfortable; easy to use; notes are posted in helpful places; the notebook if full of maps and local info. The cabin is just next to the main house but we never felt that our privacy was infringed upon; it felt safe, private, and close enough for them to run over and reset the wifi. Plenty of quality dishes, cooking items, linens, bedding, and appliances; no oven but a cooktop and a nice baking/toaster oven, microwave, and minifridge. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie F.

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

Exceptional tiny cabin experience

I was pleasantly surprised when I drove up to the Sandhill Crane Cabin for my work trip in Homer. The cabin is so cozy with exceptional views all around. Everything you need is there for your stay. The bed and bedding is comfortable and clean. The hosts are very friendly. I spent my time at the cabin either working at the dining room table surrounded by amazing views or reading before bed. Highly recommend the Sandhill Crane Cabin for your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Heavenly Views

Little heaven getaway on the hill. Very welcome cozy space with magnificent views. Loved walking in the morning to the big windows seeing the moose and the sea off in distance. The hosts are fabulous and a joy to talk to. In the evenings we went for walks from the cabin and the views you see around every bin are special. We saw moose on our walks too:) Place is well taken care of supplied with all your needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny O., Fairview, North Carolina

A perfect place to call home while in Homer

Helen and Charlie have created a beautiful, restful, comfortable slice of heaven for renters. The view is spectacular and the cabin is carefully thought out from the décor to the supplies in the kitchen and bath. To top it off, Helen and Charlie are very helpful in providing lots of printed material and advice on how to see Homer according to your favorite activities. On their advice we took a water taxi over the Bay to hike to the Grewingk Glacier Lake and then the next day hiked down Diamond Gulch to the beach. It was lovely! Our last stop in Alaska and easily our best.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our comfy stay in this beautiful cabin on the hillside. The cabin is a delight, decorated and stocked so well, the view is amazing and Homer is a quaint and interesting place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, cozy, well equipped, exactly as advertised. Helen and Charlie are wonderful hosts, lots of great advice about hikes, food, etc. 10 stars !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri K.

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

Beautiful place

Amazing views, clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyril Benjamin C.

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

Wonderful & cozy

We greatly enjoyed our stay! Everything was provided for such as kitchen utensils, towels, toiletries, dinnerware & pots/pans. For the females, there was a hair dryer & makeup removal wipes. The views of downtown Homer, the bay & mountains was fantastic! On a clear day, you can even see a glacier from the backyard. Upon visiting Homer, we would consider staying again at the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee M.

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

Great place for R and R

Our hosts were the best ever! Gave us great recommendations for hikes. Highly recommend staying here where it’s so peaceful and quiet. We hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Helen

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Charlie moved to Alaska in 1963 and Helen came in 1981. They lived in Anchorage for 35 years. Charlie has been everywhere in the wilds of Alaska as an exploration geologist and Helen has been to many rural villages all over the state as a cultural anthropologist. Charlie and Helen enjoy exploring and enjoying the Alaskan outdoors, skiing, hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, or just enjoying a walk on the beach. Charlie particularly enjoys nordic, alpine, and back-country skiing. They also love Scandinavia and Scandinavian design, which has influenced their taste in the cabin.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood has fantastic views Kachemak Bay. There are nice walks right from our cabin. The sunsets are fabulous, depending on the time of year.

What makes this property unique

The thing we love most about the cabin is the view. It also is a beautiful, lovely cabin only minutes away from downtown Homer. The cabin is beautifully decorated and well constructed. We love it that we are close to Homer, yet we often see wildlife on a daily basis.

Languages:

English, German, Finnish

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