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Ocean View Suite Homer Alaska Cafe/Bookshop/Beach

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View from the Mermaid B&B.
Dining
View from property
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Homer

Located in Homer, this apartment is in the mountains. Diamond Creek State Recreation Area and Wynn Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Pratt Museum. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bishop's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Homer Spit - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Swell Taco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fat Olive's Restaurant - ‬6 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill O.

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

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

Diane T.

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Wonderful host, worth a stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

Dan R.

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

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 wish we could stay longer
The host left scones and fruit and fresh flowers. Very kind. The stay was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience!
The location and charm of this place is off the charts! Everything was clean, the kitchen had everything we needed, the views were beautiful and we felt so at home and rested. We love books, so we also spent hours in the bookshop downstairs, enjoying the treasures and the most picturesque used bookstore experience! Minutes from the beach, a quick car ride to an incredible playground for the kids, fantastic places to eat around every corner! This is the best location to experience Homer, and will leave you feeling at home. Thank you Andy, for sharing such a great vacation rental with the world! I'm sure we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homer Gem
This is a perfect, cozy, charming gem located above the used bookstore in Homer. We loved it and are looking forward to booking again next time we are down from Anchorage. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alaskan Perfection
The rooms were excellent with terrific views. The hand thrown pottery coffee mugs were great along with the coffee. It was an excellent stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

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

Lara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
February Homer Stay
I have stayed at the Ocean View Suite several times on my own and with family and it is my favorite place to stay in Homer. Andy and Sally are the best hosts and the place has the best view, is really nicely furnished and comfortable and has a wonderful location, being close to Bishop's Beach and downtown Homer. I highly recommend a stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place in Homer
A lovely apartment with all of the amenities over a charming bookshop. Friendly hosts. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

George T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we wanted and needed
Unit was complete with everything we needed. Unit was clean and well decorated. Great view of Kachemak Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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