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The Dovetail Cabin

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A wooden cabin with a green roof by a lake, surrounded by snow-covered ground and trees.
A cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by snow, near a body of water with mountains in the background.
A cozy cabin with a wooden interior, a sofa, a table, a chair, a TV, and a fireplace.
A garden with a wooden fence, a stone wall, and a building with a green roof.
A greenhouse with a hot tub, potted plants, and a wooden bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

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.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Place, Rogers Loop Trailhead
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Homer Spit
    ‪8 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

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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. 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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Map
Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Rogers Loop Trailhead - 2 min drive - 2.3 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
  • Kachemak Bay State Park - 30 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alice's Champagne Palace - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Kannery - ‬3 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. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location, stunning views and welcoming and gracious host! Dovetail cabin was a perfect spot for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and Evelyn is a great host! View was spectacular from the deck and from the queen bed in the loft! We would definitely stay here when we come back to Homer. Location is also good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so glad you had a wonderful time. I had hoped you would have time to check out our hot tub in solarium and I’m glad to see you back anytime. Evelyn.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 June 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 July 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 September 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to review me. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 June 2022
Wonderful guests. Welcome back anytime. Evelyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 September 2025
Thank you, Paula. It was wonderful having you here and I hope I’ll see you back again sometime. Evelyn.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 December 2023
You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 August 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 August 2021
Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely come back! The cabin was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing visit. The view was absolutely breathtaking—it was one of our favorite parts of the trip. Waking up and looking out at the scenery each morning was unforgettable.Our host was fantastic. They were incredibly responsive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. It’s clear they genuinely care about their guests’ experience.The only small point of confusion was the hot tub. From the listing, we assumed it was attached to the cabin, but it’s actually located in a separate greenhouse. It wasn’t a problem once we understood the layout, but a little more clarification in the description would help set expectations for future guests.Overall, this was an outstanding place to stay and a perfect home base for exploring Homer. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway with incredible views and an exceptional host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 July 2023
Hi Barbara: Keys are being updated. Thanks for your note.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 July 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime. Evelyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 August 2024
Wonderful guests. Had a great time and are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 August 2024
Thank you so much for being my guest. welcome back anytime. Evelyn
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