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Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach

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A log cabin with a snow-covered exterior, a porch with outdoor seating, and a visible bookshop sign.
A bedroom with a bed, two windows with curtains, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A dining area with a round table, floral tablecloth, chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a sink, and a window overlooking a green landscape.
A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a television, and a kitchen area with a kettle and oven.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Place, Bunnell Street Arts Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bunnell Street Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About this property

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 dining area
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. 173 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was an amazing experience and we will be coming back for another get away asap…
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andy and Sally were so accommodating and lovely to book with! Such a cozy space, we felt right at home. Beautiful views, excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host la were very welcoming Would highly recommend this rentalGreat location as well
Most beautiful sunrise, views are spectacular
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space is so cozy and beautiful. The hosts went out of their way to make it seem homelike and welcoming. Plus Homer is an incredible destination in any season.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely the space we were looking for. True to its word. Andy is a wonderful guy and perfect host. Available when needed, out of sight otherwise. Clean, warm & spacious. The only place I will forever stay when in Homer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ptreseler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful apartment. Most convenient location in town. Incredible view of the mountains. But Andrew and Sally and the girls made the trip one I will never forget. Just wonderful people. I look forward to seeing them all again soon.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, awesome location and views, great host. Don’t hesitate! Book this one now.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Heavenly Stay

This place was well equipped, spacious, beautifully decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilarie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet place to stay. Safeway and a laundromat are both close by and we loved walking to breakfast at Wild Honey. Bring sleep masks in the summer, especially if someone will be sleeping in the living area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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
Verified review

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