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The Dovetail Cabin

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Water view
    Water viewWater view

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Map
Homer, AK
  • Popular LocationAlaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBishop's Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHomer Spit8 min drive
  • AirportHomer, AK (HOM)8 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Our entire family is very happy that we could have such a wonderful, comfortable home to stay in, what a view! Thank you...
onsiteconstrux
Dec 2, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Property manager

Evelyn Harden

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only. Keep the air clean.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Note from host: Service animals are allowed. Pets by permission,

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Beautiful cabin close to downtown Homer. Views!

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
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 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

The Dovetail Cabin Homer
The Dovetail Cabin Private vacation home
The Dovetail Cabin Private vacation home Homer

About the neighborhood

Homer

This vacation home is located in Homer. Diamond Creek State Recreation Area and Wynn Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pratt Museum and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 5 min drive
  • Bishop's Beach - 5 min drive
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 7 min drive
  • Homer Spit - 8 min drive
  • Homer Harbor - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fat Olive's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Homer Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Latitude 59 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kannery Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dovetail Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dovetail Cabin located?

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

The Dovetail Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

onsiteconstrux

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Selestina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Judyann K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with a great view
Very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homer vacation
Lovely cabin with fantastic views of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sean W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Homer Stay
We had an excellent experience! Everything looked exactly as it was in the pictures! It was a beautiful location, beautiful home and a wonderful stay. We could not have expected or experienced better!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelby D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Nadia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staycation in Homer
The Dovetail Cabin is conveniently located near one of Homer's best ski trails and a short drive to downtown. The view is delightful and this is nice place to stay for a short trip in Homer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sascha J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
This was our second time staying at one of Evelyn's properties - the first time in Dovetail....we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dovetail Cabin Stay
Loved this place! Perfectly situated. Great views. Easy process for reserving, checking in and checking out. Very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The view was amazing. Nothing like sitting at the dining room table looking out at the water and have a bald eagle fly right in front of the window. The property Manager Evelyn that loves below was very sweet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
The home was very nice on a gorgeous piece of property overlooking the bay. Evelyn provided fresh flowers to welcome us. The kitchen was well-stocked with cooking utensils, pots, and pans. Locale of home was a short drive from Homer. Plenty of towels and bedding. The pull out bed on the main floor is quite uncomfortable so I would bring floor pads to sleep on if someone is planning on using the main room for sleeping. There is a beautiful deck to sit and enjoy your morning coffee while watching the boats come in and out of the harbor. There’s also a nice propane grill to use. Also, bring eye masks. Many of the large windows do not have window coverings. The biggest drawback was that for some reason, our reservation dates were changed and neither Evelyn nor VRBO seemed to be able to tell me who was responsible for changing our reservation. Thus, we had to find a different place to stay our last night in Homer. Luckily, we were able to find 2 rooms at Ocean Shores Inn just down the road. Evelyn refunded us for the last night and allowed us to check out later than the posted check out time. I just wish we could’ve stayed for the entire time that I had reserved and paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021