The Lookout

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A wooden deck with a glass door leading to a room, overlooking a body of water.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a large window.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a view through a window, and a small table with a lamp.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table and chairs, a kitchen with a bar area, and a view through large windows.
A two-story wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by a fenced area and some vegetation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Diamond Ridge, AK
  • Place, Diamond Creek State Recreation Area
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Homer Spit
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

3 King Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the area

Homer

Homer is home to this chalet. Diamond Creek State Recreation Area and Anchor River State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pratt Museum and Bunnell Street Arts Center.
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Diamond Ridge, AK

What's nearby

  • Diamond Creek State Recreation Area - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Homer Spit - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Homer Harbor - 22 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alice's Champagne Palace - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Kannery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duncan House Diner - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lookout pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lookout?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lookout on 8 Nov 2026 start from £432, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Lookout?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lookout?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lookout?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lookout located?

Situated in Homer, this chalet is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Diamond Creek State Recreation Area and within 3 miles (5 km) of Baycrest Trailhead and Rogers Loop Trailhead. Pratt Museum and Bunnell Street Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely a top notch place to stay. Already starting to plan the annual trip for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay in this cute house. Easy check in, very clean, comfy beds and an incredible view of the inlet and surrounding mountsins. Quiet location with a beautiful yard and loved spending time on the deck enjoying the gorgeous sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an awesome home!!! We were so impressed with the view and everything was cozy and very clean. The host responded promptly throughout our stay making the experience very pleasant. This is a place we would love to stay at again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views

Nice property with everything we needed. Outstanding views of the bay and close to Homer. Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is spectacular - absolutely beautiful. All king beds and were very comfortable; the view from two of the upstairs bedrooms is equally great. Very clean, well appointed, and a convenient location to Homer. We had a comfortable 2-night stay and recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a view!

We had a relaxing stay. The Lookout offers comfort and exciting views! Our hosts were very accessible and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking

This is our new favorite place to stay in Homer. Super quiet and the scenery is breathtaking!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Views

Spent a lot of time just enjoying the views and the quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet enjoyable stay near homer

The place was easy to find. Communication with the host was awesome. Location was perfect from being close to Homer and a great view of the water. We have no complaints about this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

The Lookout is an amazing place to stay while visiting the wonderful city of Homer, AK. Can't say enough about the beautiful views, great location and fantastic amenities at this fabulous house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Beautiful view! Home felt private and comfortable! So nice to have a washer and dryer. Great location. But... it's all about the view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Tho Lookout

We enjoyed the stay and it was clean.The location was great but the house could use some updating and the yard/deck maintained better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WOW

The views are amazing. It's quiet. A great place to relax. The house is very comfortable. We would all like to come back for a longer stay just to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Views and Thoughtful Touches

This location gives you a 270 degree view of the bay. The house itself was immaculately clean and fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. The best VRBO rental we've ever experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for being wonderful guests! Come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

Fantastic views of Kachemak Bay and the surrounding mountains. Perfect place for 3 couples traveling together as each couple had their own bed with a king bed. Enjoyed sitting at the table watching the boats go by. Awesome views from the bedrooms. Saw sandhill cranes in the yard
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Views

Very comfortable home, nice appliances and artistic touches. But of course the views are everything. Whether outside on the deck, inside in the bedrooms, or just sitting at the kitchen table, the views are fantastic. Sunrises, sunsets, and eagles in between. Unforgettable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful home

Our stay was amazing. The home was well kept and clean. There was an issue with the electrical down stairs. A lot of lights and outlets were not workin - we did notified the owner. Other than that the stay was beyond what we expected. The views cannot be matched. We’re planing on coming back in a year or two and I will definitely look into staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Hi there. The issue with the electrical was a GFCI outlet had tripped. GFCI outlets are placed in kitchens and areas or water for safety and are in all homes by code. When they trip, they shutdown power to the entire circuit. A simple reset would have solved the problem. I apologize for not understanding the scope of your complaint or I would have advised you at the time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

A little mix up on the address and ended up in the wrong house but that was quickly resolved. Lauren is an amazing host. We had issues with the water our first day and lauren was on it right away, she even provided a case and 6 gallons of drinking water. The property had amazing veiws. The only bad was the dining room window, the 10 pm sun shines right in your face while sitting on the couch, even with the pull down tinted shade. We will definitely rent this property again when we are ready to visit the Homer area again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lauran and her home are truly amazing! She’s very responsive to messages and she cares about her guests and their experience! The views are spectacular from inside and outside the home! We saw a bald eagle and Mt. Redoubt from the deck. Mosquitos were non existent as we were able to enjoy bbq’ing, socializing, and a nice fire in the back yard. Be sure to bring firewood! Lauran has a lot covered: matches, binoculars, bear spray, even a Bluetooth speaker! I’d definitely rent Lauran’s place again! Her home is located 10-15 min from Homer and is in a nice neighborhood. I always felt safe!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

LOOKOUT A NICE COZY HOME

Lookout is a nice cozy 2 level home. It has all the amenities you need to relax while in Homer Alaska area. The view is great, with the exception of windows needing cleaned and perhaps a sir the seals leak to get a clear view …the sun peeping in keeps the cabin warm n cozy. If you like storms this home is for you…the view of the various mountains and bay is beautiful. Moose like to roam the yard and if the weather permits you can have a fire outside in the lovely pit area. The host is very easy to reach and stay in contact with before and during your stay. Like any home that’s notes you can find things that may be a negative, but really this home satisfies our needs and was a delight to find and have the opportunity to stay in. The host has a cooler, boots, bbq and other amenities if you go fishing or out about to use. We would reserve this home agin if the need arises to be in Homer again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

What a great place to stay! The views and house are fabulous! I would defiantly stay again and recommend anyone to stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Lookout

The house was fantastic and the view was exceptional!! Very clean and fully stocked. We had a wonderful time. I would book it again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on Earth!

The Lookout exceeded our expectations! The house is so well stocked and equipped with everything you could need. Bedrooms are amazingly comfortable, black out blinds are truly appreciated!! The deck was such a great place to gather and relax. The grounds were beautifully maintained and bursting with colors of the season and last but of course not last, the views were magnificent!! On a clear day we could see 5 volcanoes!! Great location close to Homer and the spit but far enough away from all the distractions. The Lookout is a magical location, we will cherish those memories forever.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable place with amazing views

Did not disappoint! Have done lots of VRBOs and this one was great! Loved the quietness and views, lots of extras for convenience from BBQ to ice cooler to cooking spices- had everything we needed to come and relax and cook our fresh caught fish after a long day on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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