Amazing hosts couples with amazing views of Katchemak Bay. Very cool property with super neat…read morecabins, all with amenities and comfort not usually found in the woods. 100 % would stay again

Wow, what a spectacular experience! We stayed in the Dovetail Cabin, and the views of Kachemak Bay…read moreoutside our windows (and from the cozy patio) must be some of the most gorgeous available at any rental property in Alaska. Very convenient location off the highway, clear instructions, friendly customer service, magnificent digs. If you're looking for a scenic stay in Homer, this is it!

We had a group of four go out with Captain Daniel two days in a row. It was a new experience for 3…read moreof us, we left already talking about next time. Julie, the deckhand was amazing. She worked hard checking lines, adjusting depth, helping Captain Dan in instructing us, (I for one required a lot of coaching and patience), and filleting our catch. We all limited each day. They marked our group's fish so we knew the difference between ours and others on the boat with cuts on the tail. Daniel also has an apartment for rent. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the cow moose and her calves in the yard.

I've been on about 10 fishing charters out of Homer over the last 3 years and by far this is the…read moreworst experience. Not one person caught salmon. Salmon set up on the boat is missing the 2 upper rods or the captain was too lazy to set them up. Only 3 out of 6 people caught 2 halibut and all except 1 were under. My son and I caught 3 cods, 2 of them were the largest ones, the other 4 people caught 4 smaller cod. The captain decided to divide cod equally between all instead of giving the fish to those who caught it. And on top of that used some of the cod we caught as bait! Not once did they check to see if any of the fisherman still had the bait... When I've caught my last halibut that was my second under, I've asked the captain how much longer we are going to be fishing in that spot and he told me that at least an hour. So I've decided not to keep it. Less than 30 min later, he decided to try fishing in a different spot that was even worse than the first one. I would give him negative 5 stars if I could!!!! PS Daniel first said that he would refund our money in full but once I asked for 50% refund, he refused

If you are using Yelp to find lodging in Homer Alaska, look no further…read more Marcella is the hostess. She is well grounded, down to earth, and easy to talk to. She can share a wealth of knowledge about the area. And can she cook. Breakfasts are over the top. From freshly ground coffee, to the fresh fruit, egg dishes, her homemade jams on her wonderful slices of bread, smoked salmon, and on and on. We are staying in the forget-me-not room. The tempurpetic mattress is so comfortable. There is a choice of jacuzzi tub, or shower. She has a large assortment of bath gels, shampoos, rinses, creams and emollients. The only problem with this place is that it is hard to leave.

Our first experience in Alaska was at the Cozy Cove Inn. We stayed in the Bear's Paw Studio…read moreApartment. Wow, it was a comfortable, clean and fully stocked place. The Inn is about a 10 minute drive to the Spit in Homer. Our windows overlooked lush greenery and the pacific ocean in the distance. The apartment provided a sitting area, comfy bed, full kitchen-stocked with any kind of breakfast food you could imagine, and a full bathroom. It was so nice, it was hard to leave it daily to explore other areas of Homer. Marcela was a perfect hostess. If you are planning to visit Homer, I strongly suggest checking out Cozy Inn. It sleeps 4. I would love to return to Homer in the future and will no doubt plan my trip around the Cozy Cove availabilities.

The Sea Lion Cove Homer, Alaska…read more There are a few hotel choices to stay at in Homer, Alaska however I highly recommend staying at The Sea Lion Cove. Let me first give you a little background information to keep in mind as you're planning your visit. Homer, Alaska is about a 225 miles drive from Anchorage. You can get to Homer by car, bus or airplane. It's about a 5-6 hour drive from Anchorage to Homer or a 45 minute flight. The drive is very scenic and offers many photo opportunities. Many people include a halibut/fishing day charter when planning their trip to Homer. Most of the fishing charters leave from an area called "The Homer Spit" Which is where The Sea Lion Cove is located. The Homer Spit is a small stretch of land with a few restaurants, tourists shops, a fish packaging center, the location where fishing boat charters depart and there are a couple places to stay at overnight. Now back to The Sea Lion Cove studio accommodations. There is an art studio on the first floor called "Sea Lion Gallery" with the same owners and above the art gallery are two rental studios. The studios are perfectly located within walking distance to the above mentioned restaurants, shops, and boat launching area. There's even a shop where you can purchase a fishing license. Everything you need is right at outside your rental. You have a free parking area so there's no worrying about parking. There are only a total of two studio rentals at this location so booking ahead is essential. Each studio is very similar however I would definitely book the "South Studio" because of a few reasons 1) north studio is not as private as the south studio because the guests in the south studio must walk past the north studio in order to get to the south studio and if you're in the north studio you'll continually see the guest walking past your windows while you are trying to enjoy your view 2) the view in my opinion is better in the south studio because there are corner windows providing an amazing view 3) the south studio has a jetted bath tub if you like that option. So remember there's only two studios 1) The north studio 2) The south studio and you want to book the "SOUTH" studio. It's not that the north is bad it's just when you're sitting admiring the amazing water view from the north studio all of a sudden there's people walking past your windows and balcony at close proximity to get to their studio, trust me south studio is the better choice. Inside the studios you'll find items that give it an apartment feel such as a toaster oven, a toaster, a microwave, a mini fridge, a tiny sink, dishes, a coffee maker, and cups just to name a few things. There's a dining table, tv, bed, futon couch that can be used as a second bed, adequate size bath with a shower and tub. (South side studio offers a jetted tub, the north side studio does not have a jetted tub) Towels and shampoo are supplied. The selling point for me aside from its great location is it's balcony deck that faces the water. Please see the photos I attached to this review. It's so great to wake up directly on the water. There are no buildings between your balcony and the water, it's an amazing view. Drinking your hot beverage in the early morning while watching the fishing boats leave for the day, is a relaxing past time. You can sit in the chairs inside or outside and just take in the views right from your studio. I can't stress enough just how great this studio is. Sure the inside doesn't have a five star feel but it's Alaska and it's a perfect place to rent for its location and view. It's clean, comfortable and quiet. Even though there's a restaurant next door I didn't hear anything my entire stay. I took a halibut fishing charter while in Homer and it was an easy walk to the boat launching area. After the fishing charter, the fish processing center was within walking distance from the studio. The breakfast place ( la Baleine Cafe ) and the dinner restaurant ( Captain Patties ) that I dined at, were both within walking distance and I recommend both dining establishments without hesitation because their food was fresh and delicious and friendly service. It was easy to make the reservations, easy to locate the studios and I would definitely stay here again. I can't say enough good stuff about this studio, for me it fit exactly what I desired and expected that it would look like. I hope the information I've shared has helped you get a good idea what to expect and I hope you choose this south studio and enjoy your visit to Homer, Alaska as much as I did.

On August 11, 2019, my husband & I went on the guided walk "into the bush" of Katmai National Park…read morewith Emerald Air. It was the most amazing experience and the highlight of 2 weeks in Alaska. It even beat flying over Denali. We had a great pilot, Dave, and an amazing guide, Lance. He educates you about the brown bears and explains what the bears are doing and anticipates what they will do next. We saw at least 20 bears and cubs on our hike and when they walked by us (15-20 feet away!!) Lance was in front and reassuring us we were fine. The bears are so full from eating salmon, they just walk by. You will get amazing photos and video of this beautiful walk among the bears. Emerald Air gears you up with waders so you have no problems crossing the streams. You will not be disappointed and you will have a true respect for these amazing bears.

I enjoyed the stay in Aspen cabin. It was 10F outside but the hot tub was 104F and I very much…read moreenjoyed soaking at night and taking in the stars and beauty of Homer! The cabin was comfortable had all the expected amenities and was perfect for a weekend getaway. I could probably stay during the week and work remote from the dining table and enjoy the breathtaking view of the spit and bay. If you enjoy the beauty of sunsets and sunrises this is place to book! I will definitely come back. The small touches made it perfect!

Baycrest Lodge was a great choice for accommodations in Homer. I nearly wish I'd done a bit more…read moreresearch before arriving because I really could have made my stay even better. The space was such great size, living room, dining room, large room, kitchen etc. I would have gone grocery shopping and possibly cooked or baked in the kitchen. This is a perfect spot to book for a solo trip, couples getaway and family trip. So much space. Incredible views, hot tub, massive lawn, firepit and more. I'm not sure you'll find any better than this property. I'd return in a heartbeat at a different time of the year when there's more going on.

Well. The pro's:…read more They have all the good stuff They'll deliver to your house an order of decking or... They have a bush order catalog and great phone sales. More selection Commercial quality stuff. I make phone calls to Spenards in homer and anchorage. My stuff shows up in Seldovia. Well packaged and dry. Home project. ? Get it all in your pickup faster than doing it yourself at Home Depot or lowes. ( you cheap ass) ( I can say that...used to be me) The cons: You need to know your stuff. They don't have enough staff to baby you through a purchase or discussion. They can be busy at the counter. I've put in garage doors and hardware from here. Built a shed Building a garage , Bought compressors And nail guns. Put in a deck Put in an overhang over said deck. From cedar shingling to stainless steel deck screws. Customer service is.....NOT hands on. If you're used to a guy in every isle like lowes....you're going to be unhappy. But they have it. Even if you have to visit one of their storage yards or subsidiaries. Note. If your building a cabin or house. You can probably negotiate contractors prices for your bulk orders More to note. At lowes Home Depot. What you see is all there is. At sbs. What you see is just the tip of the iceberg. Just ask. They have subsidiaries and warehouses all over town/Alaska More about sbs homer location. Wakeen, the sales manager? Is your go to for phone orders from Seldovia. A call or email , quickly responded to , results in your stuff coming Over to Seldovia on the next ferry. I just experienced a "wow" great customer experience in his absence ( deserved vacation) Two of his coworkers ran with an order of mine. Corrected some miscommunication that had occurred, and sent my stuff over to seldovia pronto Great staff wakeen. Thank you.

I don't drive 2 hours to Home Depot to avoid going to sbs because the selection is better (which it…read moreis) or the products are better (which they are) or the prices are better (which they are). I do it because the staff at sbs are unacceptably rude. Folks here act like they are doing you a favor. You know the drill, entitled staff that avoid being helpful and are rude and put out when you ask for assistance. Forget about trying to return something. It is a 30 minute process. Seriously hit up Home Depot or lowes before coming to sbs in homer.