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Located along the water, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 4 guests. Enjoy beach views from the patio and balcony while engaging in nearby mountain climbing and fishing. The property offers access to skiing and scuba diving, with attractions like the Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead nearby.
Highlights
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Balcony
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Homer, AK
Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead
Place, Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead
16 min walk
Ptarmigan Arts
Place, Ptarmigan Arts
2 min drive
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
Place, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
2 min drive
Homer, AK (HOM)
Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)
6 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
East Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
West Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Fern Creek
Convenient location w/ spectacular views!
This darling little house has been completely renovated in a rather eclectic Alaskan style. We have combined some of old Alaska with fresh looks for an utterly charming effect. Please note that the bedrooms in this house are upstairs while the bathroom is on the first floor.
Located conveniently close to town, on the back corner of the property, you have a private yard, plenty of parking, and spectacular views of Kachemak Bay and the snow-capped Kenai Mountain Range. There are decks across the width of the house on both levels. South-facing, the house and decks capture the full sun into the evening hours. Both decks have seating from which to relax, drink coffee (or whatever!) and take in the extraordinary views.
This is one of two rentals offered by Alaska Holiday Homes and available on this property. Rent both to bring a large group of family / friends together in one location (in all, 5 queen beds for 10 people).
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Homer
Located in Homer, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wynn Nature Center and Diamond Creek State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Pratt Museum. Bunnell Street Arts Center and Bunnell Street Gallery are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Ptarmigan Arts - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Beluga Lake - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Homer Public Library - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Homer, AK (HOM) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
Harbor Grill - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Glacier Drive In - 10 min drive
Cove & Co. - 12 min drive
Finn's Pizza - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Fern Creek
Convenient location w/ spectacular views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Fern Creek
Convenient location w/ spectacular views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fern Creek
Convenient location w/ spectacular views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fern Creek
Convenient location w/ spectacular views!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Fern Creek
Convenient location w/ spectacular views! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead, Beluga Lake and Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. Ptarmigan Arts and Homer Public Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).
About the host
Hosted by Kit & Phyllis Barnett
I was born and raised in Homer, my husband, Kit is from Scotland. While I have never moved away from Homer, I have done considerable travel. Kit and I have chosen (in my case re-chosen) Homer for our own love of hiking, fishing, camping, and boating.
Previously we worked in Bush Alaska during the school year, I was a high school English teacher, Kit has worked as a VPSO (Village Public Safety Officer), alcohol distribution agent, and school bus driver, then Maintenance & Operations for the school. We are now living in Homer full time and loving it!
Why they chose this property
This house has a bit of family history. My brother build it in 1991 when his family was young and growing. He commercially fished both Bristol Bay, Alaska (red salmon) and San Clemente, California (lobster). Most of the year he and his family lived in San Clemente, but spent a month or so on either side of the Bristol Bay season in Homer - where they visited family and prepared for the summer season in the Bay. They had outgrown our mother's house for such long stays, so he and I made the agreement that he would build a small cabin on the edge of my property for their use when they were in town and for my use as a summer rental when they weren't. Construction started as I took off for a month long moose hunting trip. Imagine my surprise when I returned to find this two-story 24 X 24 house with double decks!
After some "water under the bridge" and a few years later, Kit and I purchased the house from my brother.
What makes this property unique
This home is utterly delightful. It is filled with natural light, and views that are so striking they take your breath away. The octagonal window at the top of the staircase lets in a flood of sunlight each morning and provides a picture perfect framing of Yukon Island from the east bedroom. The house itself faces south and catches all the light available summer and winter. The bedrooms are both furnished with black-out blinds just in case you do want to shut your eyes and sleep.
Languages:
English
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