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Cranes' Rest: Cozy Homer Family Home Near Downtown & the Spit

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Large couch plus loveseat—perfect for movie nights.
Guests' large south facing deck.
Bright living room with vaulted ceilings and forest views.
Welcome in—bright, open great room ahead
Cozy love seat with forest view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Place, Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Homer Spit
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Homer Harbor
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cranes' Rest: Cozy Homer Family Home Near Downtown & the Spit

Cranes’ Rest is a cozy Homer family home tucked into a peaceful, tree-lined setting about 1.5 miles from downtown. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 7 beds, and room for up to 9 guests, it is a comfortable home base for families, fishing trips, wedding guests, and Homer getaways.

Big south-facing windows fill the house with Alaska light, and the open living, dining, and kitchen areas make it easy for everyone to gather without feeling crowded. The large deck is made for slow mornings, coffee, sunshine, and quiet evenings after a day exploring Homer. You get the best of both worlds: a calm green setting with quick access to downtown Homer, the Spit, restaurants, galleries, beaches, trails, and local activities.

Inside, the home has a warm, practical layout with space to cook, relax, visit, and rest. The kitchen is set up for real meals, the living room has plenty of comfortable seating, and the bedrooms offer flexible sleeping arrangements for groups and families. Whether you are coming for fishing, a family visit, a wedding, a summer vacation, or a quiet Alaska reset, Cranes’ Rest gives you room to land and enjoy Homer at an easier pace.

You will often see eagles, cranes, and float planes overhead, and the yard and deck give the home a relaxed Alaska feel without being far from town. It is not a hotel or a luxury resort. It is a loved, comfortable Homer home with character, natural light, and space for people to be together.

Please note that this is an upper-level home with a separate lower unit. A long-term tenant lives below with a private entrance. Guests have private use of the rental space, but we ask everyone to be mindful of heavy footsteps and late-night noise.

The nightly rate includes up to 7 guests. Groups of 8 or 9 may include an additional guest fee to help cover added laundry, supplies, cleaning time, and wear. Local taxes are included in the nightly rate and are remitted according to local requirements.
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About the area

Homer

Located in Homer, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Ptarmigan Arts and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pratt Museum and Bunnell Street Arts Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Homer Spit - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Homer Harbor - 14 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duncan House Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rumps Bbq - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. Very clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely stay again when we come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaysie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only there for night, but would love to have stayed longer. It was a great property and a great location. Very comfortable accommodations and a great set up for family with teens.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house; excellent host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house full of all modern amenities…we only stayed 1 night but is was fantastic! Thanks for the great hospitality!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tia B.

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

Quick stay

Great for our quick stay. Parking was a little tight but rental was very clean and accommodated many people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

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

Beautiful place to stay

What a great place to stay. Perfect set up for larger groups. Close to everything Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Great experience

Would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2024
Thank you Rob for choosing to stay at Cranes' Rest here in Homer. I hope you enjoyed your Alaska trip. Please come again. Leah
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, and a great time in Homer! Clean home, a really nice set up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
What a fun, celebratory bunch! I always jump at the opportunity to fulfill special requests such as, anniversaries or reunions. Thank you for the opportunity!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & easy to get to our activities. Very homey:) All 9 of is enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2025
I love being able to accomodate for small or larger parties. I'm pleased every time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Twyla D.

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

Overnight in Homer

The property was perfect for our family. Easily appropriate for 9 guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2025
I’m thrilled you enjoyed your stay and was accommodating for all.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Fishing trip

Place was nice . Clean. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2025
Respectful of the home and much appreciated. I’m so happy the trip was great for these guests. Everyone is smiling.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell D.

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

Clean, convenient, as advertised

Nice, clean home with pleasant of space. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fabulous place to stay and we’ve gained a new friend in the host Leah. Of all our trips, we have placed this on top. Could not have asked for better. Thank you again so much for the hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee Z.

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

Homer Stay

We came down for a girls weekend/birthday and the space was perfect for us!! So clean, cozy, amazing location and friendly host! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Friends gathering for fun and fishing

We enjoyed the big backyard with the pups, the sunny porch and big dining table with our 8 friends from Colorado and Minnesota, Palmer and Anchorage! A larger cook pot could be nice for cooking for a big group but lots of other cooking supplies. We had great fishing and wonderful weather!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
The yard and deck are a great place to gather in the sun and enjoy bare feet, pretty flowers and blue skies over head. I'm so glad I can share this place with folks passing through.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney N.

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

Great stay with family

Really enjoyed this house for our family trip to Homer. We had 4 kids and 4 adults, and there was plenty of room for all. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the extra towels and that laundry was available. The yard was nice, the kids ran around and it was really close to town and the main highway. The house was clean and well stocked. Could have used 1 more frying pan, but other than that is was great! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

Homer family

Great property and house. Only siggestion would be ceiling fan upstairs and blinds for door upstairs. Also couches very soft
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
Thank you so much. I'm happy you enjoyed your stay here. It was my plan to hang a curtain rod for the upstairs room with blackout curtains sooner, but since your stay, I have now done that. Thank you for your honest feed back. I strive to make it the best for my guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Cozy & Beautiful

A well-appointed cabin/home with everything we needed for our one month stay. Leah was a wonderful host and quickly responded to our questions. The setting is peaceful and surrounded by green - trees, lawn and a beautiful deck. The kitchen has all the basics and then some. The laundry facilities are great and the bedrooms suited us very well. Homer is such a gorgeous natural setting for adventures. We couldn’t be happier with our visit.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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