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Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
View from property
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach

The Old Inlet Bookshop, Mermaid Café and B&B is located on Main Street in beautiful downtown Homer, just off the Sterling Highway towards the beach. In a renovated historic log cabin, there is a used bookshop offering quality used books in most genres. Next door, there is the Mermaid Café that serves lunch and dinner. Upstairs is the Mermaid B&B in a charming Victorian style construction--it is well appointed and features local artwork.

In a private, wooded setting in Old Town, Homer, the Mermaid B&B offers a scenic, clean place to stay with a queen sized Posturepedic bed in the bedroom and a full sized fold-out futon in the living room. The dining room is in the turret with windows looking out over Kachemak Bay and the mountains and glaciers beyond. The kitchen is fully equipped and has everything one needs to prepare meals. Private deck offers ocean and mountain views and is a great place to enjoy coffee or any other beverage.

The establishment is within a few minutes walk of the beach, grocery stores, banks, post-office, movie theater and other dining opportunities. We include fresh locally roasted organic coffee beans. We look forward to your stay.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/bookshop/beach
Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach Homer
Hot Tub Suite Ocean View Homer Alaska Cafe/bookshop/beach
Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach Apartment

About the neighborhood

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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bishop's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Homer Spit - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Swell Taco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fat Olive's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is steps from Bunnell Street Arts Center and Bunnell Street Gallery. Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Pratt Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Great place, great bookstore, great area, everything we wanted!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay in Homer!
It was the perfect stay for our visit to Homer! The hosts were awesome and made us feel right at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Homer
Great place to stay in Homer. Very spacious, and clean. Loved reading in window with view of the bay. Would stay at again if ever in Homer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay while in Homer
Enjoyed our stay and the very comfortable and cozy apartment. Great location within a few blocks of Bishops Beach as well as town. Will stay here again next time I visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little bit of paradise
This is a very cozy, we'll appointed place to stay for a few days. It's a nice central location, with views of the bay when the clouds and fog lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Wonderful host, worth a stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great experience here nice little place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri B.

Mermaid BnB stay
Great location, very clean, really cute! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alaskan Perfection
The rooms were excellent with terrific views. The hand thrown pottery coffee mugs were great along with the coffee. It was an excellent stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Homer Hideaway
This was the perfect place to stay while visiting Homer. Clean, quiet, and reasonably priced with an ocean view to boot! The kitchen is equipped.well enough that we were able to enjoy a home made dinner of the fish we caught out in the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location Location
This property is in a great location. It is a very short walk to the beach, delicious food and interesting shops. Owner was super friendly and helpful. The rental was clean, had everything we needed. The owner left us fresh fruit, flowers and pastry!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bucket list trip to Alaska
The property was amazing. It was everything and more than was advertised! Close to Everything we needed. Very clean and well maintained. Great vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 wish we could stay longer
The host left scones and fruit and fresh flowers. Very kind. The stay was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay in Homer
This Ocean View Suite was more than a suite - it was a Home !!! Bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining room - everything you need for a short or long stay. Would definitely stay here again !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., Elk River

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable stay
Really enjoy the property. Very quiet and well stocked. Will stay again. It was well located a block off the beach and close to a board walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Homer
We loved the apartment. It was close to the beach and to all things in Homer. Everything was clean and fresh, and the kitchen was stocked and easy to use. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place!
Charming, conveniently located, nice view of the mountains and the bay, lots of hot water, bookstore next door, excellent hosts. A snuggly nest for a delightful respite from the craziness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eilis O

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great character with a wonderful bookstore
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
February Homer Stay
I have stayed at the Ocean View Suite several times on my own and with family and it is my favorite place to stay in Homer. Andy and Sally are the best hosts and the place has the best view, is really nicely furnished and comfortable and has a wonderful location, being close to Bishop's Beach and downtown Homer. I highly recommend a stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place in Homer
A lovely apartment with all of the amenities over a charming bookshop. Friendly hosts. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyudmila B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in the hear of Homer
Enjoyed walks and hikes and, off course, the spirit of Alaska. Location excellent, the owner was very friendly and supportive. Will highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect location
Not sure you could ask for a more perfect location, above a bookshop - a few mins walk to the beach, lots of food and bakery options nearby. The suite is comfy and feels remote even with all this around. An eagle nest in a nearby tree made for some fun bird watching.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in Homer
This property is awesome. It’s even much larger in person than in the photos. I loved everything about it. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Adore the Mermaid!
We’ve stayed here quite a few times, and have always enjoyed it. Andy and Sally are wonderful hosts, and Homer itself is a magical, healing place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021