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THE GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE

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A wooden deck leading to a house with a front door, two windows, a welcome sign, and a decorative seahorse.
A small, single-story building with a blue exterior and a wooden deck.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and wooden cabinets. There's a dining table with chairs and a window with curtains.
A cozy dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a patterned sofa.
A room with a large window overlooking a deck area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

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Homer, AK

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Homer

Located in Homer, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Homer Harbor and Homer Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bunnell Street Arts Center and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. Bunnell Street Gallery and Pratt Museum are also worth visiting.
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Homer, AK

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Champagne Palace - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Kannery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Duncan House Diner - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. 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 THE GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE located?

Located in the heart of Homer, this vacation home is steps from Bunnell Street Arts Center and Bunnell Street Gallery. Bishop's Beach and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 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
Cozy cabin in great location. Clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was perfect. Easy access to all of Homer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was so cute, comfortable and well appointed, The whole property was beautifully landscaped and in a wonderful location. I loved having the outdoor deck area to enjoy the great weather we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute, quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my third time staying at one of these cottages and I will keep on coming back! Clean, comfortable, walking distance to Bishops Beach, Islands and Oceans, restaurants, bakeries. The manager always answers questions in a timely manner and I have appreciated my interactions with her every time I've rented from them. Highly recommend the Garden Shed and the Sea Shanty--the two I've been lucky to get!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay. Very convenient to grocery stores and all the places we wanted to go to in Homer. The kitchen had all the conveniences including microwave, stove, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker and coffee. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2026
Thank you Linda! We try to make each stay a 5 star experience! Come again, anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as listed.Clean, comfortable and the location was great.Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our family of four. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location.

Cute spacious cabin. Centrally located to several awesome restaurants and cafes. Great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Spot

Three nights in this cottage was spent relaxing, walking the beach and cooking seafood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

TERRIFIC cottage & location!

charming, fully equipped cottage in fantastic “old town” neighborhood in Homer - just perfect in ALL ways - thank you for adding to our Alaska adventures!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

Cozy, Clean and within walking distance to many places to eat. Great little spot. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Little Chalet by the Beach

We enjoyed the cute little cottage with a great location to downtown Homer. The communication was excellent and check in and out process was simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Seaside Cottage. Everything was clean and it worked great for our two small kids. We enjoyed be able to walk to the beach and restaurants. We definitely will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Loved it. Clean property and great host. Got to love being close to the bakery and Bishops Beach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Check in was seamless. We loved the proximity to the beach, a great restaurant and coffe place all on the same road. We had everything we needed in the cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great decor!

Enough space for family. Had everything we needed in the kitchen and bathroom! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2023
Thank you, Cindy! So glad you were comfortable! Come again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, short walk to the beach and downtown. Quiet area. Host was very responsive. Property just as described. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy access to the shore

This cottage was the perfect spot to access all that Homer and the surrounding areas had to offer. Our kids loved walking to the beach in the evenings. The gardens were beautiful, this was a great home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

The location is perfect, there are several dining choices within walking distance and the beach access is just a few blocks away. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful, can't wait to go back

Second time renting this property, it's a delight! We love it and look forward to our trip, the cottage is cozy and comfy and so close to the beach and bakery. We can't wait to go back soon. Highly recommend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homer weekend

Our family had a fantastic visit. Connie was very easy to work with and the location was excellent. We hope to come back for another lovely weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The lovely Garden Shed

Great location in a beautiful garden setting. Very comfortable, well appointed and provided everything we needed. And our host was the best, including suggesting AJ’s restaurant. Excellent choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect basecamp

We had a very nice stay in Homer that was conveniently walking distance to restaurants, beach, hiking trails, shops, and a short drive to the spit. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Love this spot so close to amazing birding and beach time. Second tome we have chosen this particular spot and will do so again. Delicious food within walking distance. We were down for the Kachemak Shorebird Festival and appreciated the ease of being near so many things. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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