Watching the summer moon-rise from the new, Arctic-Spa, six-person hot-tub
Location: Homer, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA (EXACTLY TWO MILES FROM TOWN CENTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Cottage
Welcome to Little Fireweed Cottage, Homer, Alaska. We strive to ensure that your experience at our cottage is one that stays with you forever. Whether you are in Homer just to relax and soak in the breathtaking views or here to dive into the multitude of outdoor activities this unique area of the world offers, we are confident that your stay at Little Fireweed Cottage will be one of the highlights of your trip.
Before we discovered the jewel that is Homer, we traveled around the world and stayed in many vacation homes along the way. We have taken many of those things, which we enjoyed the most when staying in those homes and have tried to incorporate them into our vacation rental.
Just recently built in 2006 on one and a half private acres, Little Fireweed Cottage was made to serve as a retreat and a home-away-from-home for those traveling for the "Homer experience." After a long day of fishing for halibut, sightseeing, or hiking, come home to cook up your seafood just the way you like it on the deluxe, four-burner, barbecue grill.
Pour yourself a glass of wine from one of our bottles on site and ponder whether it is time to melt away in the very brand new hot tub with its grand views or whether that should wait until after the movie you are going to watch on the flat-screen TV/home theater. If you're a night owl, there's always the fire pit up on the hill, with the swinging chair that turns into a bed.
We know that everyone has their own ways of doing "vacation." With that said, we believe that in whatever way you seek to find ultimate relaxation, Little Fireweed Cottage will serve you wonderfully in that endeavor.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : 2009 model. Front Loading, efficiency. Please use only laundry detergent with "HE" on the bottle.
- Dryer : 2009 model. Front Loading, efficiency.
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- King Bed : Day bed and trundle bed underneath can connect to make a king.
- Queen Bed : In master bedroom
- Convertible Bed : (see "King Bed") Day bed w/ pull-out trundle underneath = two singles or put them next to each other for very comfortable make-shift king
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : 2007 Arctic Spa. Model:Frontier. see: http://www.arcticspas.com/
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : 26", LCD HD-TV that is wall mounted with an articulating arm providing full range of adjustment for your pleasure in viewing leisure. :) TV may get some local channels.
- DVD
- Video Library : various dvd's from owner's collection
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : various cd's from owner's collection
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Dish-ware and a variety of appliances. Everything you need.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Computer : There is laptop, circa turn of the century, which works for basic internet surfing and leaving a review of your stay with us!
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Click on "Little Fireweed Cottage" to connect wirelessly.
- Other Amenities
- Surround-sound, mini-home theater for movies/music
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Please be aware of protective mamma moose and their calves that often frequent the property. They are quicker than they look and have been known to charge when feeling threatened. Also, there are plenty of Black Bears in the area during certain times of the season. Apply common sense here and put your garbage in the "bear bin" at the top of the driveway if a bear is spotted. :)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Incredible halibut and salmon fishing. "There's no place like Homer"
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
***PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO MAKE A SECURE BOOKING***
$225/nt ($185/nt in Sept)
There is a $50 dollar cleaning fee for this rental. Email or call with questions.
Homer sales tax is 7.5%. Two night minimum.
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your dates.If you choose to only pay 50% now,
the second half will be processed no earlier than 30 days before check-in.
Cancellations made 60 days before check-in receive refund less $100 cancellation
fee. When cancelling with-in 60 days, refund will be based on re-rental of cottage
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
My wife is from New Brunswick, Canada and I am from Palmer, Alaska. Growing up six hours away in the Matanuska Valley, I always loved the opportunity to get down to Homer to visit my family there. Since a very young age, Homer has held a very special place in my heart. I have traveled to nearly 40 different countries around the world but I have yet to see a place that matches the majesty of Homer, Alaska.
Be sure to take a trip across the bay if you come all this way. It's really a wonderful experience.
Why the Owner Chose Homer
Ever since I was 13, it has been a dream of mine to own a piece of Homer. That dream came true in 2006! We were able to grab a great in-town lot with a wonderful view of Kachemak Bay! We built the cottage the same year we bought the land. We feel truly blessed!
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
The reason we got into Vacation Rentals is because we have stayed in many ourselves and like the idea of staying in a private home instead of a noisy, crowded hotel. As a result of those visits at various rentals across the nation, we came up with four very important qualities that we look for when booking a Vacation Rental and incorporated them into ours. They are, 1) The lodging must be private, 2) It must be close to the town you are visiting, 3) It must have a HOT-TUB!!, 4) If applicable, it must have a view.
We have all four!! We are only two miles from lovely Homer, on almost one and a half private acres, with a great view that you can soak in while in the wonderful hot-tub!
We are proud of our cozy little cottage in Homer and are so confident that it will exceed your expectations and serve to be the retreat you need after coming all this way.
Property Photos
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- Watching the summer moon-rise from the new, Arctic-Spa, six-person hot-tub - Homer, Alaska Lodging
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- One of the views from the cottage on a moody day - Homer, Alaska Lodging
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- Open concept design: perspective from kitchen bar - Homer, Alaska Lodging
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- Living room, with peek at master bedroom
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- Love your food inside or outside on the grill
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- Homer wild flowers
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- Table has extra leaf that automatically folds up as you pull the table wider
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- A look at the inside while in the hot-tub with "Northern Lights" feature on
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- A look at the grill and hot-tub
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- Outdoor fire-pit with swinging chair and amazing view on the hill!
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- China Poot Bay, only a short water taxi's ride away
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- Relaxation
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- Little Fireweed Cottage ~ one and a half private acres, just in the city limits
Traveler Reviews (12)
Weeklong relaxing honeymoon in Homer
Guest: Jackie
(Iowa)
Date of Stay: 07/04/11
Review Submitted: 12/10/11
We stayed at the Fireweed cottage in early July of 2011. We just got married and were very pleased with the cottage. It was very modern and we had EVERYTHING we needed! We especially enjoyed the hottub. We had all the pots and pans we needed to cook when we wanted, and the cottage had lots of DVDs to choose from to watch when we stayed in, the one (out of the 2) beds we used was fantastic, everything about the trip was great. It would be great for honeymooners, a couple or two, or a small family. Worth every penny! :)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.
Perfect Little Place for some R&R
Guest: laurie l.
(scottsdale, az)
Date of Stay: 07/27/11
Review Submitted: 08/14/11
We stayed in late July with our two kids and had a wonderful time! The Homer spit was so cool! We also visited the Meadery and Two Sisters Bakery. The Homestead is a great place for king crab legs. The hot tub was AWESOME!!! I definately want a vacation home like this one. For future renters: The day bed in the second room is perfect for smaller kids but questionable for teens but we made do just fine. The rental is in an ideal location and private. You will be in for a real treat. :) For the owners: Thank you so much for letting us use your beautiful cottage. Loved it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Best house we rented in our alaska trip--Highly recommend
Guest: Southern MD
(Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11
Review Submitted: 08/09/11
We are a family of 5--kids ages 19,18,13 and we rented this lovely cottage for a 3 day stay in Homer. The house is very well designed and the view-- lovely. Since we were hiking and fishing, the hot tub was invaluable. What was even better, is the fact we had a dinner "party" one night for a total of 11 people and prepared our fresh fish in 3 different ways(grilled, fried, baked) and the kitchen/grill set up was wonderful ..as well enough chairs/plates/wine glassses for this larger group. We travel quite a bit and highly recommend this rental. We stayed in 2 other houses in other locations which were more expensive and yet not half as charming.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Lovely house.
Guest: Anne
(Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11
Review Submitted: 06/19/11
Loved the house and the location. Wish we could have stayed longer. Saw lots of eagles and a young male moose. If we come to Homer again, we will definitely stay here.
Owner response:We wish you could have stayed longer too. Hope you will come back again sometime!
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Smitten
Guest: Ann Jeanette
(Gulf Coast of Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/27/10
Review Submitted: 09/07/10
We've stayed at lots of vrbo places through the years, but Little Fireweed Cottage is a standout in a field crowded with wonderful experiences. The cottage is perfectly located - a quick drive to town, but far enough out to be quiet and private. It's situated on the property to maximize views from the deck, main living area, and master bedroom (the view is more spectacular than you'd think from the website pictures). It has everything you might need - grill, washer & dryer, laptop with good internet access, complete kitchen - but even better it doesn't have a bunch of random stuff cluttering it up. Every item looks like it was chosen for its spot, is beautiful or functional, and works perfectly. Whoever cleans it does a great job, it was spotless. The hot tub is a blast, would advise against using the Northern Lights function if you've been imbibing.... Some hikes we liked : Anchor Point (farthest you can go on a road in the western hemisphere and has the sign to prove it!) ; Bishops Beach; Homestead Trail; through the Old Believer Village at the end of East End Rd; Calvin & Coyle Trail. There are some excellent art galleries in Homer. Homer Celebrity Alert - the author of the Moon Guide to Alaska, Don Pitcher, exhibits at the Ptarmigan Gallery and has some great Alaska stories. Thank you, Tyson and Ailsa, for a stellar experience.
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Jim and Nancie
Guest: Jim and Nancie
(Summerland Key, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 08/10/10
Home Sweet Homer! We learned the meaning of those words at Fireweed Cottage where we stayed for 6 days to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniv and your home surpassed our expectations! We watched a Mama moose and her babies every nite around 10:30 PM from our deck overlooking the Spit. The bed was soooooo comfortable! The HotTub so relaxing after touring all day! It was private but so close to everything, Thankyou for sharing this wonderful place with us! We can't wait to return! We LOVED Fat Olives, Sourdough Express, The Caribou Diner and Cups for delicious food! Rainbow does a fun Halibut fishing charter from the Spit! Razor Clamming in Ninilchick was fun,too! We also loved Halibut Cove and Seldovia across the Harbor as you suggested! God Bless!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
What a sweet cabin !!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/24/10
Review Submitted: 06/30/10
We (five adults) had a wonderful stay at Little Fireweed Cottage......Having rented dozens of homes through VRBO over the years I can rate this as one of the best.....the cottage is equipped for every conceivable need and the view is incredible....I loved all the hand-made pottery in the kitchen.......we found out quickly that two days is just not enough time to spend in Homer, though, especially since we never wanted to leave the cottage.....Note to Tyson: My brother-in-law (aka "the fishing fool") loved this place so much he wants to buy it.....We look forward to returning again....thanks so much !!!
Owner response:Thanks for the great review guys! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Hope to have you back one day.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Donna and Steve
(Falls Church VA & Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 07/10/07
Review Submitted: 07/10/07
We were the proud "owners" of the Little Fireweed Cottage for three fabulous days and two nights in June 2007. Not only was the cottage in a perfect location to see the bay and mountains, but it was a great jump off point to do other outdoor activities in the local Homer area. Definitely want to return back for another visit.
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Guest: Harold & Linda Larson
(Palmer, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 05/12/07
Review Submitted: 05/12/07
The Little Fireweed Cottage is a "home away from home". We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay this last April. The view was breathtaking and we enjoyed sipping wine in the hot tub. We are looking forward to returning to Homer in the near future.
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Guest: Chad4
(Staunton, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 03/26/07
Review Submitted: 03/26/07
What a view! The cabin overlooks the incredible Kachemak Bay, the snow covered mountains and the hidden gem that is the Homer Spit. Visiting this past December was a memory that my wife and I will never forget. We rented X-country skiis and hit the trails all day, shopped for unique art, and at the end of the day we soaked our tired muscles in the hot-tub while watching a flick on the flat screen TV that extends out so we could sip wine, soak in the tub and watch our favorite movies. What an incredible experience. Hoping to come back in the Summer for another round!
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