Location: Homer, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA (Just a short walk to the beach and great restaurants.) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: Upstairs Apartment, Loft Apartment
An impressive downtown vacation rental offers the best of wilderness and city life. Enjoy our beautiful rock gardens and terrific ocean and mountain view, in this cozy summer getaway. Cafes, galleries, shopping and the beach are a short walk from the Coho. The Coho is tucked back in a wooded area, with access to intown trails that take one through the woods to various parts of Homer.
This vacation rental sleeps three comfortably, it can sleep up to five. Two bedrooms, one offers a full size rod iron bed and the other room, bunkbeds. Plus there is an additional sleeping accommodation with a hide-a-bed couch.
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, stove, cooking utensils, and basic cooking supplies.
May, June and early July one can often see mother and baby moose wandering through the yard. Eagles and ravens are our fly-by neighbors.
Amenities: Direct TV, wireless internet access, deck with BBQ, and an outside firepit for picnics. Enjoy the ability to walk Homer's trails to the beach, art galleries, restaurants, museum.
Activities: Fish for halibut and salmon; visit the many art galleries and artist studios; develop your understanding of our Ring of Fire Village by visiting the Pratt Museum and the Island and Ocean Center. Enjoy the many hiking trails on both sides of the bay, along with kayaking and boating. Cinemas, coffee shops, scrumptious restaurants are all just a brief walk away
No smoking inside. No pets.
Items to bring: Inside shoes.
Note of interest: Must be able to handle stairs.
We are a small business and as such we have
a non-cancellation policy. A refund will be given for notice of at least 60 prior to arrival. If less than 60 days notice, a refund will be given if the dates you have reserved are rebooked. Should we be able to fill your dates, we will be glad to refund your money. Because emergencies do happen...we suggest travel insurance.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Access to a shared washer in summer months only. June, July, and August
- Dryer : Access to shared dryer in summer months only. June, July, August
- Linens Provided : All lines and towels are provided.
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Double Bed : Antquie Iron Fullsize Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed : Couch converts to a full size bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Direct TV
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Basic Food Stock available, ie. spices,flour,sugar, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : Many of the local cafes do catering. Ask and we'll give you contacts for catering.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : New Coleman BBQ
- Deck/Patio : A new deck has been built, with BBQ and lounge chairs. Sit on the deck and enjoy the views.
- Balcony : From the Balcony view downtown Homer, Kachemak Bay and the Mountians.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Beautiful town and ocean view. Three easy walking blocks to Bishops Beach.
- Water View : View of Kachemak Bay is available from the Coho deck and livingroom.
- Mountain View : The great thing about Homer's view is it is both of the Mountains and the Ocean.
- Communications
- Telephone : Phone service for local calls only.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Infants are welcome. Children under 8 need permission of owner.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking allowed outside on the deck.
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Enjoy hiking on Diamond and Bishop's Beach.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 15- Aug 31: $130/Night..$25 for each additional guest.
Summer: $780/Weekly. $2700/Monthly
Aug 31 - May 15: $80/Night, $480/Week, $1800/Month. (2 guest)
Stay six nights get the seventh night free.
Tax 7.5%, Cleaning Fee $99, Refundable Damage Deposit $100
Rates are based on 2 guest, $25 per night, per extra guest up to 5 guest total.
Refund Policy: Full Refund with 60 days notice. -$50 refund policy
Will refund if less than 60 days Only if your time slot can be rebooked.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Homer
We love Homer and the beauty we get to see every day here. We love sharing this with guest to Homer.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
The Coho House is in downtown Homer, but it is also partly in the spruce woods. Out the front side of the Coho one can see the Mountains and Bay, out the other side, one can enjoy the Sika Spruce, where often one will see moose.
Enjoy all the summer activities on the Homer Spit: the boat harbor, galleries, unique shops and cafes.
Hike along Diamond Creek Waterfall to Diamond Beach. Wonderful rock formations appear and disappear with the changing tides.
Owner's Map of Homer
We welcome you to our Homer intown getaway. We build the Coho House in 2004. Tim is a finish carpentar and I am potter. The Coho is a custom vacation rental, cozy with attention to detail.
Come stay with us and enjoy some of the best of Homer!
Property Photos
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- Coho Vacation Rental - Alaska Vacation Rental
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- Dining room - Alaska Vacation Rental
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- Easy to use kitchen
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- Antique Full Size Iron Bed
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- Relax Here
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- Bedroom View
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- Enjoy yourself and relax.
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- Welcome To Downtown Homer
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- Sit on the deck and enjoy the view of Kachemak Bay.
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- Have a picnic at our firepit.
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- Sunrise from the Coho House
Traveler Reviews (6)
Great experience, excellent hosts
Guest: sz
(Delaware)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11
Review Submitted: 08/20/11
We stayed in Coho House for 3 days. It really made us home away from home. It is clean and very convenient. The view is beautiful and the location is perfect! Ruby and Tim are great hosts who recommended very nice restaurants to us and showed us a very beautiful trail where you enjoy the stunning beauty of the beach and view of mountains. Excellent experience! Definitely recommend to all my friends who plan to visit Homer.
Owner response:Thanks for the kind words and please come back. Ruby
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Clean. Comfortable. Charming.
Guest: Yvonne
(Anchorage, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 12/24/10
Review Submitted: 01/17/11
Very cute and clean two bedroom apartment, with peaceful atmosphere. It's a stand alone, so it's private. A well equipped kitchen, large screen cable television and roomy living area, had our family feeling at home right away. The living area windows face west, for a view of the water. We are glad to have found this Homer rental- with easy access to downtown activities and shopping (this was a huge plus for a winter getaway). The only things to consider is if you had a problem with stairs or you are looking for over the top luxury like a jacuzzi. Great price and great hosts. As an Anchorage person who visits Homer often, Coho House is top on my list for the perfect place to stay.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Breath Taking View
Guest: White Raven
(Anchorage)
Date of Stay: 07/08/07
Review Submitted: 09/15/10
We absolutely loved staying at the Coho House when visiting Homer this summer. We have stayed many other places in the past and if the Coho House is available we will never stay anywhere else in Homer again. We loved the spectacular view from our deck, the arrangement of the unit and our hosts were warm, welcoming and enthusiastic about our stay. Thank you so much! You will definately be hearing from us again. We also hope that you can visit us in Anchorage sometime!
Owner response:We enjoy making your vacation special. We're always taking good care of the Coho House, allowing our guest to enjoy their stay. The Coho House allows easy access to downtown Homer, with views of the bay and mountains. Cafes, galleries and the beach are all in easy walking distance.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
convenient, comfortable apartment for stay in Homer
Guest: LesBriG
(Northern California)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10
Review Submitted: 07/22/10
The Coho House apartment was a lovely home base--- a thoughtfully furnished kitchen included some clay pottery bowls and pieces from the artist who oversees this place. Everything was perfectly clean and well-appointed and the view of the mountains from the window was a daily delight. Most importantly, the owner, Ruby and her husband Tim, are wonderfully engaging on local history, places to hike, and suggestions for dinner. We loved staying here and would definitely return.
Owner response:We love helping our guest have a wonderful experience while they are visiting Homer! Ruby
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
The Perfect Place for A Homer Getaway
Guest: R
(Earth)
Date of Stay: 06/21/10
Review Submitted: 07/21/10
Coho House is the perfect place for anyone wishing to discover the whimsical nuances of Homer. Nestled in the heart of the town, it is just a few minutes' walk from a host of delectable restaurants and lovely art galleries. You can take your morning coffee and brunch breakfast across the street, stop into the tea shop or music store (which are cattycornered), walk through the woods on a dandelion-dappled trail to the Pratt Museum (a must-see), or drop by the town's quaint movie theater (directly across) on a rainy day. Despite this accessible location, Coho House is still exceptionally private. It is set back from the main road (perfect for kids playing out front), and a forest rolls out behind the house--keep your eyes peeled for the family of moose that roam there. The house itself is well cared for, with high ceilings and curtain-clad windows in the living area/kitchen and both bedrooms. The windows in front reveal expansive views of the bay and snow-capped mountains beyond. Built by the owners, who are both accomplished craftspeople, Coho House exudes the "personal touch”—for example, the wood floor of the living is an inlaid with planks of contrasting shades, culminating in a subtle geometric design. The owners, whose studios and workshops are on the premises, are fonts of information and incredibly helpful. For example: during my stay, a family—with three children between the ages of 3 and 6, who often played in the garden below—rented the home next door. The proprietress—of her own accord—constructed two large hand-painted signs out of cereal boxes to place in the driveway reading: “STOP. KIDS AT PLAY.” They are very kind people who will leave you to your own devices if you wish but also nonchalantly help when they can. Staying at Coho House was a truly wonderful experience. Don’t pass the opportunity up.
Owner response:It was a pleasure to have our guest enjoy both the town and bay views from the Coho, while tucked privately in the woods. It is a great combination of both worlds.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful apt., breathtakingly beautiful view, helpful, kind landlords on site
Guest: yogianna
(El Cerrito CA USA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/01/10
I highly recommend this apt in Homer. Listing was accurate re location, photos accurate, property very well-maintained, owner very helpful. Within walking distance of much of downtown Homer -- library, grocery store, restaurants, beaches. Book a flight on Bald Mountain Air (I did -- it was fastastic), take a bird-viewing cruise in Kachemak Bay, take the ferry across the bay or just relax and enjoy the views, clean air and friendly folk.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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