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Heavenlyridge - Homer, Alaska

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View of Kachemak Bay
Inside view
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Place, Diamond Creek State Recreation Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Baycrest Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Rogers Loop Trailhead
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Heavenlyridge - Homer, Alaska

A peaceful vacation retreat home located 1200 feet above Homer, Alaska. Sweeping views of wildlife habitat, Kachemak Bay, and the entrance to Cook Inlet with biodynamic gardens, green house. Close proximity to miles of hiking trails..

Our cozy, comfortable 900 square foot home has an apartment above and garage below to park your car, has two bedrooms with new queen beds, new fold-out sleeper sofa, which can accommodate up to 6 people. It has a complete kitchen, washer and dryer, and deck with BBQ grill. We allow smoking outside only. Pets allowed on approval. We have the first windmill installed in Homer a Skystream 3.7 to supply alternative energy for our lifestyles..

The owners are Deborah A. and Michael A. Limacher.

Born in San Francisco, Michael has been in Alaska for ten years after living on the Big Island of Hawaii. Helping to maintain the property, fishing and boating, his love of Homer grows. He has been involved in multi-level therapy most of his life.

Deborah was born in New York. On her 21st birthday, she packed up her VW bug, and with a friend and their dogs, headed for Alaska. Settling in Homer in 1976, she began a 21-year fishing career. Her true love, however, is biodynamic gardening and being with the flowers. She finds alternative ways of healing through flower essences and essential oils.

We invite you to experience the bountiful beauty of Diamond Ridge.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Please verify prior to booking

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 148999vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Homer

Homer is home to this holiday home. Fireweed Meadows Golf Course and Homer Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pratt Museum and Bunnell Street Arts Center. Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Bunnell Street Gallery are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Diamond Creek State Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Baycrest Trailhead - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Rogers Loop Trailhead - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Bishop's Beach - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Homer Spit - 17 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Duncan House Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rumps Bbq - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heavenlyridge - Homer, Alaska pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Heavenlyridge - Homer, Alaska?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heavenlyridge - Homer, Alaska?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heavenlyridge - Homer, Alaska?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heavenlyridge - Homer, Alaska located?

Situated in Homer, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Diamond Creek State Recreation Area and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Rogers Loop Trailhead. Baycrest Trailhead and Anchor River State Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alt J.

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

Vacation

Deborah was awesome to work with. The view is amazing and her place was very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thank you for your enthusiasm and appreciation of our place..We are always happy to accommodate! Folks like you make it easy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

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

Fantastic Views with a comfortable home

Absolutely beautiful views off the large deck overlooking K-Bay. Beds are very comfortable for a great nights sleep after enjoying Homer! Quiet and peaceful surroundings and just minutes from the Spit. Deborah and Michael are wonderful hosts and we would love to stay again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roy d.

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

Homer2023

Enjoyed staying at heavenly ridge for the third time. Great place to visit Homer . Very clean and has everything needed. Thanks Deborah for the use of the villa. Hope to see u folks next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Allison F.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not Clean, Musty Smelling Linens, Bathroom Not Safe

I'll start with the positives: this place has a great view of the mountains from the deck. The location was quiet and relatively convenient. One of the beds was semi-comfortable. Now the negatives: very steep narrow stairs to enter, bathroom was unsafe with the toilet on a raised pedastal and a loose wood block to use as a step stool to get onto it. Shower was wedged into a corner with a sloped roof. My husband and 13 yr old son could not stand up straight in it. The whole place smelled musty and dusty. You could see visible cobwebs and dust on the light fixtures, window frames and furniture. No dishwasher and only 3 of each dish & utensil. Sheets may have been washed, but the blankets & comforters were not. They smelled like dirty laundry. I had to go buy laundry soap & febreeze. I washed the sheets and remade the beds then sprayed febreeze on the pillows & blankets. This barely improved the smell. One of the beds was very soft & springy...not in a good way. The other was barely comfortable. The sofa bed was filthy. We found old dirty clothing folded into the bed when we opened it. The sofa bed was also extraordinarily uncomfortable. You could feel all the spings and lumps. I do not recommend this plce for anyone other than maybe college students who don't know any better/can sleep on the ground and be confortable. The cleanliness issue was really a huge disappointment, especially since Covid-19 is still raging!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2021
If you look at all our reviews,you will see that you are the only ones that have given us a bad review about our cleaning.I do carefully wash all our laundry and blankets,dust all our surfaces and disinfect. As you can see my review,I knew from the start that you were going to be problematic! There always seems to be someone you cannot please!And to top it off,you left the place dirtiest of all our visitors this year! Enough said!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

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

Peaceful Homer Retreat

Love staying in Homer for a few days and waking up on a hillside with spectacular views of Kachemak Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Early August Stay in Beautiful Homer

This property was perfect for us. In early August the Fireweed is in full bloom and just beautiful. The deck view is incredible. Accommodations were as described and very comfortable for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

richard a.

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

Homer accommodations

Just my son and I. The physical location was excellent - deck provided great views, away from Homer, but close. Was spartan, but well appointed. Excellent job with decor, wth all the amenities. The only concerning area was the bathroom, which can be described as 'creative', with the elevated toilet some soft spots in the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roy d.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed the stay . Good location. Property had everything we needed for our week in Homer. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful view! Bathroom was abit scary especially for an older person. Comfortable beds!

Deborah was very easy to work with!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa N.

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

Beautiful view

Cute stay just outside of Homer. Beautiful views happy there was a grill to cook our catch of the day! It has everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Apartment was comfortable. Fold out couch needs to have an air mattress to make it more comfortable.

Very smooth process
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Spacious with Lovely View

If you don't mind being a little out of town, this is a lovely place to stay. It is very sweet inside with all kinds of fun touches, the beds are super comfortable and the deck was a nice place to sit and look at the bay. There are steep stairs to the front door and inside to the upstairs apartment which might be challenging for elderly visitors. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

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

Diamond Ridge Gem

Great property with an amazing host/owner. Deborah and Michael were welcoming, attentive yet allowed space. The property was very charming with just the right amount of "Alaska charm" expectations for a semi secluded getaway. The place was imaculate and perfectly decorated. If this property is available and you are looking for a great getaway just barely outside of Homer, this is it. Thank you Deborah and Michael for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

What a spot

Diamond ridge is a gorgeous property and very serene. The accommodations and breathtaking views have made this my favorite spot to date. What a great place to unwind for a week.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed your visit.Folks like you make it so worthwhile to rent our place! It makes my day to know that someone has captured the beauty of our home in Homer!
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy J.

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

Be aware

Property was cute but owner not so much
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph G.

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

Happy

Great
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Beautiful Property/Awesome hosts.

Amazing views of mountains and ocean from the deck. Well furnished kitchen. Beautifully furnished throughout. Super comfy beds -- perfect after a day of fishing, hiking, or sightseeing. This property TOTALLY lives up to its name -- HEAVENLY Ridge.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon U.

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

Private retreat with a quick drive to the city center.

The owners are on site but allowed us to have privacy. The deck and distant views were the highlight for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Heavenly Ridge

Fantastic views, quiet neighborhood. Loved watching the sandhill cranes dance in the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg P.

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

Beautiful Views

Great location for visiting Homer. We did not spend a lot of time at the cabin as we were out on the water most days. The kitchen was nice for our coffee and breakfasts and would be great if you wanted to make meals here. The view from the deck was fantastic. But the best part for us was that we could be in Homer on the Spit in minutes. The only thing that would have made it better for us would have been if we could have made the bedroom darker. We are just not accustomed to having daylight all night long. But overall, a great place to stay with nice owners on site.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great views and comfy beds

If you want to be able to relax in a quiet location, this is a great rental. It's a short drive into Homer but free from the congestion of tourists. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the view was amazing when the clouds lifted. I went with a friend who has some mobility issues and uses a cane. The stairs are extra steep and tall and the toilet and bathtub are raised up on platforms, so it was a bit of a challenge in terms of accessibility. We were able to manage, though, and we're planning to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie N.

Peaceful beauty

A very lovely place to stay. We brought most of our food and cooked at the house. The kitchen had everything we needed. Our beds were soft, comfy and loaded with warm blankets. The view varies from the garden below to the meadows and trees out to the waters of the bay. A great place to stay to get out of the hustle and bustle of Anchorage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Great location to explore Homer

We enjoyed our stay here and our conversations with Deborah. The location up on the ridge has a great view and is well out of the tsunami inundation zone, which is a plus given the several possible sources of tsunamis in this area. We explored the ridge as well as town and Kachemak Bay and had a great time. The two bedroom apartment occupies part of a former horse barn (now a storage and open area) and is cozy and comfortable with a nice deck overlooking the garden, open land, and the bay. The stairs up into the apartment are slightly steeper than typical U.S. stairwells, so if you have trouble with stairs in general or hauling luggage up stairs, that might be a factor to consider. The full kitchen is great, nice to have a laundry; beds are comfy. Quiet, private location. Delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Amazing!!

Michael and Deborah.... thank you so much for sharing your little piece of heaven with us....and Michael... thank you for the healing work you did with my beautiful daughter... Soooo much appreciated! Your little home here was everything and more that we needed and offered us a great nights sleep and very much needed relaxation!! We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Carla R.

Comfortable beds and fantastic view

While the house is a bit quirky (unusual bathroom and steep steps up to the loft living area) we enjoyed our stay. The beds were incredibly comfortable and we slept really well even with extended daylight. We were really happy to see a moose walk through the yard about 11 pm (after the sun had set). We enjoyed the peace and quiet, sitting on the deck, and the beautiful view. We were only a few minutes from town so we had it all.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

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Hosted by Deborah Limacher Michael A Limacher

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