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Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach

Apartment in Homer with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
The Old Inlet Bookshop, Mermaid Café and B&B is a charming retreat on Main Street in Homer. Explore the historic log cabin's bookshop, indulge in lunch or dinner at the adjacent café, and unwind upstairs in your private Victorian-style apartment with local artwork.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

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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

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

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

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

About the area

Located in Homer, this apartment is in the mountains. Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Pratt Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Homer Harbor and Homer Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Bishop's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Homer Spit - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fat Olives - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Duncan House Diner - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is steps away from Bunnell Street Arts Center and Bunnell Street Gallery. Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Pratt Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE W.

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The space was fantastic. Comfortable and clean, everything we expected. The old town area where the space is located exceeded our expectations. Great beach to walk, an art museum and Wild Honey bistro (get the Bee Sting late!) was wonderful. We’d absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lara M.

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

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

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great experience here nice little place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

michael w.

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

Loved it

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., Elk River

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet, serene place that is close to everything! Views of the inlet & mountains from the main living area made it lovely for a personal retreat! Would be a wonderful romantic/honeymoon stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was incredibly inviting and cozy staying here. We highly recommend choosing to stay here and look forward in returning here! The hosts are very receptive and welcoming. They welcomed us with fresh fruit and dessert. The place was kept very tidy and clean. It had all the necessities including items to make yourself a cup of coffee or cook if needed. The location was superb was it was quiet and close enough to the Spit. The place was located on top of a library/cafe which was so unique and interesting as we felt like it was a “home” away from home. Can’t wait to return back someday to stay in this wonderful gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene K.

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

Great place to stay in Homer

We loved the apartment. It was close to the beach and to all things in Homer. Everything was clean and fresh, and the kitchen was stocked and easy to use. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

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

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