Northwind normally does bear viewing tours which are pretty straightforward, but we had a group of…read more15 with very complicated logistics on a wilderness camping & packrafting trip. They needed 2 planes to pick us up from one location in the Kachemak Bay State Park to bring us to another spot. Not all of us could fit on both planes with our gear, so one plane had to come back to get the rest of the crew. Additionally, 1 member of our group was set to go straight back to Homer them; at the last minute, 2 others also decided to go to Homer as well. We also brought them a ton of gear before our trip which they also flew in. They also flew back to Homer with our trash and some extra gear so we had less to carry out of the park. Overall it was 7 flight legs between the two planes! There was a little bit of back and forth as we had set up a single 3pm pick up, but they had mechanical issues and initially offered separate 3pm and 7pm pickups instead. When we pushed a little (one couple in our group had just gotten married and this was essentially their honeymoon!), they agreed to a single 2pm pickup which worked out perfectly. As a sidenote our pilot unfortunately dropped his phone in the water when dropping us off. He came back the next day with a strong magnet to try to fish it out but did not succeed. We made him a burrito, which he very much appreciated, and the helped us out by bringing even more of our trash back to Homer for us.

Unreliable. Cancelled with no notice on a perfectly sunny day. All the other tour companies still…read morewere able to safely takeoff that afternoon while we were left extremely disappointed. Hard to believe the "safety" excuse when you watch plane after plane take off in front of you. Hope the pilot enjoyed his afternoon off because he ruined our trip.

I had a great experience using True North Kayak. The night my friend and I arrived in Homer, we…read morewent to the Truth North office to see what type of hiking we could do the following day. The lady working the office (can't remember her name), was very helpful and suggested that we do the hike to the Grewingk Glacier. The following morning, August 16, we started at 8 a.m., and Forrest, the boat captain, dropped us off across Kachemak Bay. We hiked to the tram first and then the glacier. The tram is an awesome detour. The tram is a metal cart attached to a pulley system and goes over a river. In order to get to the other side, you have to pull a rope by hand. It's best taking turns if you have a partner so you don't burn out. The hike was pretty flat for the majority of the time until you start descending down to where the boat picks you up. If it's raining, which it wasn't on that day, I can see how muddy and wet the hike could become. Grewingk Glacier was probably the fifth glacier that I saw on my trip and the sight was still breathtaking. We took our lunch and relaxed by the glacier for probably an hour before hiking again. The hike itself did not take that long. Our pace was pretty slow yet deliberate, we stopped to take a lot of pictures, relaxed during lunch, and still made it back to be picked up at around 2:30 p.m. The following day, we went on the Elephant Rock ¾ day Kayaking trip, with guides Shannon and Brad. It had been a while since I've used a kayak, but it was pretty much like riding a bike; you'll pick it up again pretty fast. As opposed to ice climbing, you really don't need that much physical strength to kayak. The Kayaking trip was picturesque to say the least. The calm waters (fortunately it wasn't windy), the mountain ranges, and the lush green vegetation are something to behold. We also saw a lot of wild life including jellyfish, sea otters, whales, multiple bald eagles, and even baby eagles squawking and practicing flight. I could have spent all day hanging out and kayaking the area. Moreover, I had a great experience with the staff. Forrest, the captain of the boat, was very personable and reliable. For the hike, we were supposed to have been picked up at 5:30 p.m., but we called the office and asked to be picked up a few hours earlier. Forrest was very accommodating and picked us up not long after the call. On our trips across the bay, he would also stop to allow us to whale watch, which was an added bonus. Brad, one of the guides for the kayaking trip, was also a pleasure to talk with. He was always willing to answer any questions regarding Alaskan history and made sure we were taken care of and were having a good time. He seemed to be very knowledgeable about rock formation and plate tectonics. Also an avid collector of several types of seaweed, he discussed how seaweed can attribute to more nutrients and minerals than your average diet. Finally, our other guide from the kayaking trip was Shannon. Although this lady hails from relatively large family, she definitely stands out as a guide and a person. In the best possible way, Shannon is full of shann-anigans and her attitude, energy, and humor are very infectious. She was always attentively looking for wild life to make sure that we didn't miss anything. Quite often, she checked in on everyone to make sure that we were doing okay. Lastly, her smile matched the scenery, as they were both lovely. All in all, I had a great time during the glacier hike and the kayaking trip. The Truth North outfit gets my two thumbs up! If it's your first time visiting Homer, I highly recommend these trips and of course a halibut fishing charter! On my return trip, I plan to do more hiking and kayaking again. =)

Our guides were Ave and Ella. They were great. Both were knowledgeable about the area we kayaked…read morein, the wildlife and geology. As a novice paddler I felt completely safe with them watching over us .

Really nice spot for a few night base amp. Great restroom building and shower/clothes washing…read morefacility. Very friendly owner. Beautiful walk to the beach down a strap road with 10% grade- so we were able to get exercise to and from the beach. Beautiful overlook of the ocean.

Great spot for RV camping. The cabins leave something to be desired. There aren't any photos…read morebecause they are a bit rustic. The Redoubt cabin has a toilet in the main room with no walls, as in not a bathroom just a toilet. Augustine at least has nice views. An actual bathroom with a shower. Make shift curtains it looks like with towels and trash bags. Small but usable kitchen, we used the stove and toaster. They could use a pull out table from the wall because there isn't a lot of seating. Two fold up chairs were under the futon. It's priced appropriately but could use some easy updates.

The issue most will have is once you experience this fantastic staff that goes above and beyond to…read moreensure your stay is unparalleled. Then you go fishing in helicopters to the most beautiful places in the US. This was a dream come true for our family. As you can read the other reviews, it truly is unbeatable.

Not welcoming. If you thought about inquiring before calling ahead, be prepared for a "get the f***…read moreof my property."

My husband has a small plane so I land at a few small airports from time to time.. (This was the…read moreprivate plane side of the airport) Not sure what was up here - but we went in through what we thought was the office door and the lady at the counter was super rude to us (landing and taking off). Maybe she was having a really bad day - but she is front and center, and the customer service face of that airport - so get it together and paint that smile on! Bathrooms however are nice an clean.

It's a quaint, tiny airport…read more But, unlike other quaint, tiny airports...it is CRAMPED. They need to do an expansion of some sort. This is not a place to hang out for any length of time, unless you get off on saying "...'scuse me". The smaller airlines (Smokey Bay) will drop you off on the other side, about 1.5 miles from the main airport. Be prepared to walk or use one of Homer's overpriced taxis.

Had an amazing time at this RV Park. This is a first come, first serve for a spot. You cannot make…read morereservations in advance. Such beautiful views of the beach and the mountains. Would definitely recommend this RV Park.

Mariner Park is a campground located right at the beginning of the famous 5-mile Homer Spit Road…read moreleading out towards Kachemak Bay in Homer, Alaska. For my first evening in Homer, AK, I was looking for a place to stay and discovered Mariner Park pretty easily through the app on my phone called, Campendium. It's $20 to camp for the night, which is pretty standard for any campground. Upon entering, the Registration Board said to find an unoccupied site, park your vehicle and then return back to the entrance area where there's an auto-payment kiosk which accepts cash or credit card. For this Mariner Park Campground, it was pretty crowded when I spontaneously arrived about 7pm over the summertime. At first, I was uncertain if I'd find an available campsite, but luckily, I did. What I noticed was, there were two distinct sections to the campground... - The right-hand side offered sites against the scenic waters and snowcapped mountains set in the distance. These were certainly the preferred campsites for obvious reasons. - The left-hand side of the campground offered sites beside Homer Spit Road. And this is where I found a spot that hadn't been taken yet. But what was deflating about these campsites situated against Homer Spit Road was how little spacing you had between yourself and the sites next to you. There was zero privacy that it was almost impossible to avoid meeting your camping neighbors, or even just trying to lounge outside without watching kids running around in every direction. To say things were a little cramped, would be quite the understatement, lol. Each campsite had firepits for barbecuing and picnic tables, but with all the wonderful seafood restaurants offered in Homer, it was much better to drive the Spit Road and purchase dinner in downtown. Although the campground road was not paved, the campsites were set on grass which made for comfortable sections setting up tents. I was surprised by how my night went here. Usually, I fall asleep easily and have no issues with the surroundings. But the noise from cars driving on Homer Spit Road was noticeably loud and distracting that I never had a fulfilling evening's rest. Plus, I underestimated how cold it got at night. I for sure could have used my portable Mr. Heater Buddy to warm myself from the elements. But I was too lazy to leave my sleeping bag and grab it out of the car in the middle of darkness, lol. Some extra notes... - There were just vault toilets for bathrooms. - No showers. - Unfortunately, no AMP powered campsites to recharge appliances. - This is a first come, first served campground. They do not accept reservations ahead of time. - There was a sign stating that campground attendants make rounds twice a day, but I never noticed anyone. - They don't offer refunds, but "rain checks" may be requested. Overall, this Mariner Park was fine as a campground. It served its purpose for the night, but aspects about it could have been better. I decided not to return here for a 2nd evening after finding more worthwhile areas along Homer Spit to stay at for the remainder of my time in Homer.

Can't speak highly enough about these cabins!!! Gorgeous, spotlessly clean, and comes fully stocked…read morewith breakfast foods and healthy snacks. The super friendly and helpful owners have great advice on places to eat and things to do in Homer. They loaned us maps, provided phone numbers, and even offered to loan out their bikes & fishing poles. As an added bonus, their front lawn (the lodge) is often visited by moose and other Alaskan wildlife.

This place had everything we needed and MORE. Well-stocked kitchen and excellent furnishings made…read moreour week+ stay comfortable and enjoyable. BEDS are EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE! Although there are televisions w/cable service in both bedrooms, we never watched as the scenery stole the show, as did the cow and calf moose walking past the place! We were a party of 4 adults (3 men, 1 woman) and the only things we cold come up with were to add a steamer basket and a garlic press to the kitchen amenities... A+++ place to stay! Will definitely stay again if/when we go to Homer, Alaska again!