Cranes' Rest - Near and Dear to Downtown Homer - Homer

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9139 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Homer, AK

Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center5 min drive
Homer Spit6 min drive
Bishop's Beach7 min drive
Homer, AK (HOM)7 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Cranes' Rest - Near and Dear to Downtown Homer

A tucked away spacious house 1-1/2 miles from town, surrounded by trees and birdsong. Enjoy Alaska's sunlight through large, south facing windows and large deck overlooking the backyard. There’s plenty of room for you to enjoy spaciousness, sunshine, peace and relaxation. The deck is a great place to enjoy the day, watching float planes fly over head and Eagles and Cranes soar above. Even though the home is conveniently located off the popular East Hill Rd, there are moose that travel through, usually on a daily basis. Keep your phone or camera ready! There is no shortage of photo opportunities here.
Prepare your Alaskan catch of the day in the large kitchen equipped with everything you need. Enjoy Alaska's Homer with the comforts of your own home and practical dream get away. This is an, "all in one!"
The home is open and bright, offering privacy as well as convenient travel to all the attractions as it is perfectly centralized to downtown Homer and The Spit. The master bedroom has a queen sized bed with an on suite bathroom, extra towels and soaps. The room has an armoire for you clothing storage. The second bathroom, also located on the main floor includes the washer/dryer, shower, toilet and sink. Supplies included are, towels, laundry detergent, soaps and toilet paper. Here you will find some basic cleaning supplies as well.
The second bedroom is located on the main floor with two twin beds and a closet with hangers. This room is suitable for kids of all ages or the 3rd and forth wheels of the party. The 3rd bedroom is a closed loft with french doors opening up to the lower level overlooking the living, dining and kitchen space. Here, there is a full sized bed and 3 twins and large closet for plenty of storage for extra bags or equipment. This room is perfect for a large family, fishing buddies, photography club or group getaway. This room also has it's own TV. Whatever your reason for taking in what Homer offers, this home is very suitable.
The home has a large south facing sun deck overlooking the front yard with a small flower garden or two. The host lives in the unit below and when not at the regular 9-5 job, you may see the host landscaping and tending to maintenance needs.
You will have a your own private entrance on the opposite side of the home away from the other smaller unit. You have the luxury of kitchen, dining, living space and deck on the same level.
Other things to note.
The owner of the home lives in the more moderate unit below. Please be mindful of floor noise.

Property manager

Leah

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

It's all about the View, Comfort, View, Comfort, Parking room and View.

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please leave fishing clothing outside. I can recommend local laundromat to wash.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the area

Homer

This holiday home is located in Homer. Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead and Rogers Loop Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Pratt Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Homer, AK

What's nearby

Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 5 min drive
Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 6 min drive
Homer Spit - 6 min drive
Bishop's Beach - 7 min drive
Homer Harbor - 12 min drive

Getting around

Homer, AK (HOM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Swell Taco - 12 min drive
Fat Olive's Restaurant - 6 min drive
Glacier Drive In Cafe - 11 min drive
Wasabi's - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cranes' Rest - Near and Dear to Downtown Homer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cranes' Rest - Near and Dear to Downtown Homer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cranes' Rest - Near and Dear to Downtown Homer?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cranes' Rest - Near and Dear to Downtown Homer located?

Situated in Homer, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and Ptarmigan Arts. Homer Public Library and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell D.

15 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, convenient, as advertised

Nice, clean home with pleasant of space. Would recommend staying here.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

21 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay

What a great place to stay. Perfect set up for larger groups. Close to everything Very clean

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee Z., Kenai, Alaska

18 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homer Stay

We came down for a girls weekend/birthday and the space was perfect for us!! So clean, cozy, amazing location and friendly host! 10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Leah

I am originally from Houston Tx. I moved here in year 2000. Homer was smaller then, having a local population of 5,000 or less. I like knowing that I have been here and a part of it's growth stages and special uniqueness rounding me to who I am today. I have been a vacation home host since 2017. I have always enjoyed accommodating others because by nature, I pay attention to the little things that enhance almost anything. If I don't know about it, I will strive to.

Why they chose this property

I bought this home spring of 2023 and am so delighted that I have the opportunity to own and enjoy this property and all it's offerings. As mentioned in my other other bio, I've been here since year 2000 and have quite the opinion of where the most suitable combination is to live amongst nature and convenience. This is it! The neighborhood is still full of wildlife even though it sets a 1/3 of a mile up the hill and 1 mile from town. Spring has brought a healthy population of Sand Hill Cranes, Calving Moose, overhead flying eagles and a bear who had visited in the dusk of the evening while I was safely tucked away in bed. The home is located off the popular road named, East Hill Rd. Traveling to higher elevation on E. Hill Rd, you will come upon glorious views of Grewingk Glacier, a coastline lined with hundreds of coves, islands and bays situated at the base of the Kachemak Bay Mountain Range across the ever changing tides and colors of Kachemak Bay. Upon reaching the top of E. Hill Rd, you may either continue east or turn west on Skyline Drive. Heading east gives you more views of the bay from atop leading to the end of the road. My mother loves to photograph the long run of mailboxes each year. If you choose to travel Skyline West, please take Diomond Ridge Rd to get your awesome panoramic view of Cook Inlet, it's 3 Volcanoes and where the Gulf of Alaska meets Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet. Expanding from left to right, you will gaze upon Mt Augustine, then Illiamna and lastly, the great Mt. Redoubt to your far right. When if you're here in the mid summer to early fall, you will also find wild edible snacks and friendly wildflowers along your drive. Easy to identify would be raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, watermelon berries and wild flowers. I have a frequent tendency to stop and smell the roses.

What makes this property unique

This property is wonderful and suits all aspects to help facilitate your stay. It is situated a 1/3 of a mile up East Hill Rd. One of the most popular roads taken for mountain and bay site seeing views. All recreational activities found within Homer are within a 20 mile radius. While here at Sunshine House, enjoy privacy in the trees and wildlife in the neighborhood even though you are very close to town. There are plenty of birdsongs, occasional moose strolling around, Sandhill Cranes and an occasional Black Bear. The half acre lot is open to the sky with a grassy front yard, a small flower garden or two and beautiful tall Spruce and Birch trees. The south facing deck is large enough for a gathering of all guests to mingle, sip on your favorite beverage and talk about your adventures. All rooms are large with cozy beds. The home is kept very clean, tidy and organized and it's decor is eclectic and sensible.

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