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Peaceful Setting With Therapeutic Views Of Kachemak Bay And Surrounding Glaciers

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Exterior
Grewinck Glacier and Kachemak Bay
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Chart Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Place, Wynn Nature Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Chart Room

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Heritage Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Setting With Therapeutic Views Of Kachemak Bay And Surrounding Glaciers

Fernwood Estates is located just minutes from downtown Homer and the famous Homer Spit yet offers the Alaskan sense of seclusion. We don't have the only great view in Homer, however, there is something special about this view. It relaxes you inside.

Spacious rooms, spacious lawn, and a place to truly relax. Built for B&B in 1999, Fernwood Estates has been well maintained with cleanliness as a high priority. For winter travelers the roads are well maintained and our elevation offers phenomenal views of the Kenai Mountains and glaciers.

This 2 bedroom 2 bath unit has beds for 6 plus a queen couch bed and extra mattresses. The rooms are well appointed and the kitchen is ready for you to create your masterpieces. High speed internet and sat TV are available for your enjoyment. There are movies, books, games and outdoor activities to occupy you. Lots of wildlife wander through the yard and a few eagles hang out here regularly.

You have a private patio with BBQ and picnic furniture so you can savor your Alaskan experience. Bring some yard games and enjoy yourselves

For your convenience both laundry facilities and fish cleaning stations are just minutes away. The hosts live on site and are attentive to your needs. Children have the freedom to run around, play in the sandbox, and make lots of noise. There are no neighbors to be concerned with! Pets on approval. Smoking outside is fine.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
As determined by host.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Out door or in kennel.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Out doors
A Kitchen Cleaning Fee of $50.00 will be charged if the kitchen is left with dirty dishes and messy stove.
Missing items in kitchen may result in replacement fee/determined by the missing items.
Quiet hours from 11 pm to 8 am.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1141371
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: As determined by host.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Homer

Homer is home to this apartment. Ptarmigan Arts and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Homer Harbor and Homer Golf Course. Pratt Museum and Bunnell Street Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Wynn Nature Center - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Pratt Museum - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Homer Spit - 12 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Duncan House Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alice's Champagne Palace - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kharacter's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Setting With Therapeutic Views Of Kachemak Bay And Surrounding Glaciers pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Setting With Therapeutic Views Of Kachemak Bay And Surrounding Glaciers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Setting With Therapeutic Views Of Kachemak Bay And Surrounding Glaciers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Setting With Therapeutic Views Of Kachemak Bay And Surrounding Glaciers located?

Situated in Homer, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Wynn Nature Center and within 6 mi (10 km) of Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead and Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. Ptarmigan Arts and Homer Public Library are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hong L.

Super clean/comfortable house with a great view and a great host!

Family of 7 visited Homer (what a beautiful place!) for the first time, we are lucky to stay at Leah's house which fits our party comfortably. Nice furnishing and utensils too, Leah is very responsive to our needs and provided a lot of advice on what to do. We highly appreciate the salmon she shared with us so fresh, which her family caught very recently. You could see eagles at a very close distance since the family feed them regularly. We enjoy our stay very much and would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you, Hong, for such a great review. We do have a special place and you certainly took care of it as it was your own. You are a 5 star renter!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Loved it! Incredible views & great family!

We had an amazing stay! The views of the mountains, K-Bay, and the Homer spit were incredible on clear days. The owners were super friendly, very accomodating, and made us feel like family. We stayed for an extended period of time, and the rooms were great for up to four adults and two kids: two separate bedrooms (each with two beds), two full bathrooms, a large living room, and a small but fully working kitchen in case you don’t want to go out to eat every night. It takes about 15-20 minutes to drive down the hill and get to the Homer Spit, but the views from up the hill were incredible. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you!!!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
It was a pleasure having your family stay here. You were the perfect long term guests. Thanks for all your kind words too! You are welcome anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn D.

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

Family friendly

This property was wonderful for our family. The property was quiet, open and the owners were extremely friendly and accommodating. Our daughter love the trampoline and other activities out on the vast, well groomed yard. We appreciated having lots of bed space for us and even were able to have a place for a friend that visited one night. The property is a little ways up the hill from town, but everything is so close in Homer. The distance made for a relaxing environment and fantastic view. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

david m.

Very nice, and clean

The view was awesome, owners were very nice and hospitable, I would highly recommend the property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Leah Handley

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Bob and Leah designed and built this home in 1999 for Bed and Breakfast. After running the business for a decade they took a hiatus to get their kids through school. Now with grandchildren around they are opening their home and heart to travelers again. They offer warm hospitality and easy atmosphere. Bob is a true Alaskan Sourdough having been in the state since he was 4. Leah is a transplant from Colorado who loves to pick berries and play in the kitchen. The family lives in the upstairs portion of this home and is available for the guest needs. Running a hospitality business comes naturally for them and some of their best family friends began as customers.

Why they chose this property

We love Homer. When we lived north of here we would come down for the weekends just for church! This property was a simple hillside when we bought it. After beginning dirt work we noticed that the Fiddlehead ferns would be crushed one day and begin sprouting the next. Fernwood Estates was named for these beautiful and indomitable plants. It has been a labor of love to build this place from the dirt up but it has been worth it. The setting is perfect.

What makes this property unique

The view fills my heart with joy. What an incredible privilege to wake up to it each morning. On top of that, we have some rather large birds that have claimed our house as their own. Seeing a bald eagle perched on the rooftop is the norm. Other wild animals like moose are frequent travelers through the yard.
We love the house. We designed it, built it, maintain it. The radiant floor heating is wonderful. The best feature is the many windows letting nature come in.

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