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The Dovetail Cabin

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Inside the Dovetail, overlooking the Kachemak Bay in Homer.
Exterior
A coastal building with a balcony overlooking the sea, surrounded by dense foliage.
View from property
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Place, Rogers Loop Trailhead
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Homer Spit
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Homer Harbor
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room roll-out sofa

1 Double Futon

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bunkhouse shower

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Dovetail Cabin

The Dovetail Log Cabin and private bunk room feature a cozy log home feel with upscale Alaska decor. The cabin showcases local artists' works such as stained glass, limited edition prints, and woodcarvings. The kitchen cabinets are stocked with dishes, cookware, coffee, tea, and spices.

The Dovetail Log Cabin has a 280-degree view with large picture windows and large A-frame windows in the loft bedroom to take in the awesome panorama views. The main floor has a full kitchen and dining room, full bath and a wonderful bay window and lounger for relaxing.

A spiral staircase leads to a large loft bedroom with a queen size log bed, roll-out sofa, and chair. The sofa in the living room on the main floor is also a hide-a-bed for additional guests. Outside you will find a deck with lounge furniture and a gas grill for cooking the catch of the day. You will find all the amenities of home including satellite TV, games,
Rates are based on four guests. The maximum number of guests is six. Additional adults are $35 per person / per night and children under 12 are $20 per child / per night.

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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
Beautiful cabin close to downtown Homer. Views!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Cabins sleep 4, accommodate 8 for short stays
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Pets

No pets allowed
Service animals are allowed. Pets by permission,
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only. Keep the air clean.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2148080vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Cabins sleep 4, accommodate 8 for short stays
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
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 near a water park. Diamond Creek State Recreation Area and Wynn Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pratt Museum and Bunnell Street Arts Center. Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor 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 sledging.
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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Rogers Loop Trailhead - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Homer Spit - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Homer Harbor - 16 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dovetail Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dovetail Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Dovetail Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dovetail Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dovetail Cabin located?

Situated in Homer, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Rogers Loop Trailhead and within 3 miles (5 km) of Baycrest Trailhead and Pratt Museum. Bishop's Beach and Bunnell Street Arts Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Choice is easy! Book it! You will not regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share with future guests about my favorite place. We work to enhance our guests experience in Homer. Our Solarium is an Oasis for guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our two night stay was amazing. The views were awesome, the home was lovely, and the host was quite accommodating and gracious. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

Great stay in homer

Great stay in homer. Beautiful view of the ocean and close to town. Kitchen is good and the view is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte T.

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

Great place

The view was great it was a true Alaska experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much for leaving a review. We work hard to please our guests and do so appreciate that you loved our place and appreciate when we hear it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john n.

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

Postcard view

Fantastic stay! Evelyn was great and easy to work with.Evelyn’s place is close to town and has wonderful view of bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Nice place

Friendly helpful host on site, great views and good accommodations. We would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to review me. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

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

Great spot with a beautiful view!

Our family of 5 adults enjoyed 3 nights in this adorable cabin near Homer. Very convenient to everything Homer has to offer, we fished and hiked and loved every moment. The cabin was clean, well-stocked and met all of our needs. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Great place with a great view

Very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2023
Thanks for your review. We work hard to keep you happy. Evelyn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie N.

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

Nice View

This cabin has a wonderful view. The owners was easy to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning and cozy. Amazing view of Kachemak Bay from multiple windows. Nice kitchen to cook in. Separate section of house with 2 twin beds and its own bathroom- nice cozy and quiet place. We also liked that the owner is on site - made it feel extra safe for us in an unfamiliar area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
Thank you, Paula. It was wonderful having you here and I hope I’ll see you back again sometime. Evelyn.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby D.

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

Perfect location

This home is in the perfect location with the best views. We stayed for a little less that 2 weeks, and the property manager was great. Super comfortable and relaxing home.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2022
Wonderful guests. Welcome back anytime. Evelyn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

onsiteconstrux

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

Amazing View-Breathtaking

Our entire family is very happy that we could have such a wonderful, comfortable home to stay in, what a view! Thank you, we come to Homer often, they made me promise to let them stay again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec, 2023
You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selestina S.

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

Breathtaking

This property was absolutely gorgeous! The cabin was spacious and adorably decorated. We spent most of our time on the deck taking in the views of the inlet. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much Selestina. I'm so glad you enjoyed my place and it is so worth it to hear you say it. Hope to see you back again. Evelyn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

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

Perfect!

Our stay was absolutely perfect. The Dovetail cabin was by far the best place to stay in Homer! From the most comfortable bed I have ever laid on, to the most breathtaking scenery that you can imagine. This cabin had it all, and the host was wonderful too! We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sascha J.

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

A whale of place!

We spent every evening sitting on the deck or at the dining room table watching whales feed and sea otters float around. This place was perfect for our family. Appliances worked great, space was comfortable, and it was extremely easy to access and find. Highly recommend for people visiting Homer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2021
Welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

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

Unique Cabin w/amazing view!

Property is very eclectic. Beautiful views, and great location on edge of town. Watch out for the stairs because they are easy to bonk your head on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judyann K.

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

stayed in the Train

The Front cabin has great views but road noise. Luckily the train was available & Evelyn moved us there. Much quieter still with stellar views. THANKYOU! wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

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

Charming cabin

Great view! Beautiful grounds. Very well equipped kitchen and lots of nice towels and bedding. Photos and descriptions are accurate. We had plenty of room for four adults and two children for two nights. Only drawback was the way the keys worked with the bunk room—a little inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Hi Barbara: Keys are being updated. Thanks for your note.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

What a view!

Our family had a wonderful time staying in this well appointed and rustic cabin. The views across the bay are outstanding. There is a separate entrance for the kids' bedroom. Also be sure to try out the hot tub in the greenhouse down the hill. Be sure to bring an eye mask for sleeping in the summer months, as the loft does not have full blackout curtains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime. Evelyn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heike S.

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

Wonderful place.

Minor flaws still make it an 11/10. The view is to die for. The location is very close to downtown Homer. Downside it is on the main highway but as everything's facing the other way it doesnt really matter. The cabin is beautiful. We very much maxed it out with 6 people, as far as cutlery and bathroom size go. All is nevertheless functional. We had a great time. Evelyn was super helpful in communication and flexible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2024
Wonderful guests. Had a great time and are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami H.

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

Great location with amazing views!

The Dovetail Cabin was so great! Amazing views from just about anywhere in the cabin and definitely from the deck! We had binoculars and a spotting scope and watched whales from the deck. The cabin had what we needed for our stay to make it convenient and comfortable for me, my spouse, and our two college age children, and allowed space to hang out together but also have our own space. The location was perfect for us, still near everything but not right in the middle of it. The communication with the host was quick and easy, as was the check-in process. I have nothing but good things to say about this cabin! If we ever make it back to Homer we will for sure want to stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for being my guest. welcome back anytime. Evelyn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is exceptional! The views are unbelievable and so close to everything. We will be back-
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave that review. I’m so glad you had a wonderful time here. We have worked very hard to make sure our guests create the most memorable vacations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Homer vacation

Lovely cabin with fantastic views of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location and kitchen amenities.

Very easy to book and communication was great about the travel itinerary. Easy to find and great location for Homer access. Kitchen and cooking were awesome, including the use of an awesome barbecue. View splendid. We don't feel sleeping info accurate. We feel it sleeps more like 4 comfortably. But overall we had an awesome time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Evelyn Harden

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Evelyn purchased the Alaska Adventure Cabins, LLC in June of 2020. Although it was coming home since she was born here into a homesteading family years ago--but it is so much more. This is the beginning of a dream. The reviews and comments of the guests are so important as we continue to increase the opportunities for the guests' enjoyment. Our goal is to provide beautiful, comfortable accommodations the enhance you vacation.

Why they chose this property

This beautiful property is located in Homer, very close to amenities and tourist activities, but very private on the side of the hill, overlooking the Kachemak Bay and surrounding mountains. Guests frequently report whale and bird watching from the deck, as well as frequent wildlife sightings.

What makes this property unique

Along with a 280 degree view of the bay with the plush green landscape with groomed trails and photo opportunities, you enjoy a large deck equipped with furniture and a BBQ, where you socialize while watching a sunset, watching eagles play on the wind and moose will mosey past. (You are safe.) Great photo ops as you walk our summer trails and enjoy the plush green nature.

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