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Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach

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Step into The Old Innet Bookshop, a charming cabin-style building with a steeply pitched roof and multiple windows.
Enjoy a meal at the central breakfast bar or relax in the comfortable living space with a view of the outdoors.
Kitchen with a window above the sink, offering a view of the surrounding area.
Enjoy a functional workspace with ample storage and a view of the surrounding landscape.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, two windows, and a table lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Sea view

Explore the area

Map
Homer, AK
  • Bishop's Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Homer Spit
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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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.

Keywords: Apartment above Café
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Bunnell Street Arts Center. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a balcony and a living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Bunnell Street Arts Center and Bunnell Street Gallery

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal place overall! The location and area were perfect. Very clean and felt like home only better views. Thank you to the owners who were extremely kind and cordial to say the least! We even say an eagles nest with a baby in it on the property !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful apartment

We had a wonderful time staying at the Ocean View Suite in Homer. The property was just as advertised, and it was so lovely. The hosts were very easy to communicate with, and we enjoyed the wonderful views of the bay and mountains, and the close proximity to everything in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay in Homer

The suite was very clean and had all that we needed. Check on was easy and the owners were helpful. The view from the dining room was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect 3 night stay

The apartment is spacious, charming, and clean with a wonderful view! Great location! Walk to the beach, trails, wildlife refuge museum, a couple of great cafe's and restaurants, a super cool thrift store! Can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Z., Anchorage, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding Bungalow

Clean, quiet, comfortable. You can’t ask for a better place to stay. This will be my property of choice whenever I visit the Homer area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

One of the best VRBO units we have ever stayed in. Clean, attention to little details that make the unit a great comfortable stay. Definitely would come back to this one
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming!

I saw Moose and bald eagles, over a cool bookstore. Fun place to stay! Thanks for the friendly hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal location!

This sweet, comfy apartment is ideally located for exploring Homer: close to Bishop Beach, cool restaurants, the Art center, and Islands and Oceans exhibit. Plus a bookstore downstairs!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

April Homer Stay

We love this apartment. It is very comfortable and well furnished with beautiful views. We keep coming back again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home away from home

We loved staying in the Mermaid Suite! It was clean, comfortable, and in a great location. We hope to return again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Debbie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Beth J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Diane T., Frisco Tx. Dallas area

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Betsy C., Brentwood, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect homebase for Homer visit

This darling suite is really over a picturesque used bookstore. It was spacious, comfortable and clean. We were able to walk to some really cute places and drive to others. Homer is an eclectic town and we felt the apartment was a perfect vibe for our visit. The hosts made us feel welcome. Very grateful for all the effort they made to create a home away from home. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jackie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alaska Adventure

This place was fantastic. Very quiet anbove the bookstore and located with easy access to many restaurants. Owner was accessible and quick to respond. The only suggestion I would make is maybe black out shades for those not used to the late evening light. Still 5 ⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Wonderful host, worth a stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Great place, great bookstore, great area, everything we wanted!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan R., Fort Collins, CO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jeannie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need and more

This property has outstanding views that have you wanting to curl up and read a good book. But there's so much to do, you'll have trouble deciding. The property has plenty of room and a great little deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Mermaid house in Homer, Alaska

The cottage apartment over the Inlet Book Shop was perfect for us. It was very comfortable and clean and we enjoyed her welcome note and harbor cherries! It had a wonderful view of the mountains and sea. We could walk to Bishop Beach and watch eagles in a tree. We enjoyed nearby restaurants, bakery, and the Art Center nearby. Will never forget such a darling place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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