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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Homer Spit
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Homer

City center stay.At this Homer vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Homer Golf Course and 6 miles (10 km) of Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead. Homer Spit and Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Homer Spit - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Homer Harbor - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Wynn Nature Center - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Swell Taco - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fat Olive's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite

The panoramic view of Kachemak Bay from Turkington Estate's private 28 acres is one of the most breathtaking views you can experience while visiting Homer. Grewingk Glacier, Poots Peak, Gull Island, the Homer Spit and more; they're all visible!

Guests might enjoy going for a stroll around the property exploring the various flora that grows wild, picking a snack of wild raspberries from the raspberry patch in the late summer and fall, sit out on the deck and watch the sun set in the late summer evenings or read the diary entries and view photos from the Turkington family's adventures to Alaska in Model A's from Connecticut 70 years ago.

The Turkington's are 4th Generation Alaskans/Homerites and we love the last frontier. We're thrilled you stopped by our website to learn more about the Estate. We hope you'll choose to spend part of your Alaskans adventure with us!

Property manager

Joyce Turkington

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Historic Home Private 28 Acres 180° Ocean View Bob's Suite House
Historic Private 28 Acres 180° Ocean View Bob's Suite House
Historic Home Private 28 Acres 180° Ocean View Bob's Suite
Historic Private 28 Acres 180° Ocean View Bob's Suite
Historic Home Private 28 Acres 180° Ocean View Bob's Suite House
Historic Private 28 Acres 180° Ocean View Bob's Suite House
Historic Home Private 28 Acres 180° Ocean View Bob's Suite
Historic Home Private 28 Acres 180° Ocean View Bob's Suite House
Historic Private 28 Acres 180° Ocean View Bob's Suite House
Historic Home Private 28 Acres 180° Ocean View Bob's Suite
Historic Private 28 Acres 180° Ocean View Bob's Suite
Historic Home Private 28 Acres 180° Ocean View! Bob's Suite
Historic Home Private 28 Acres 180° Ocean View! Bob's Suite

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.2 mi (11-min drive) away from the Homer, AK (HOM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite to the beach?

This vacation home is 6 mi (12-min drive) from Bishop's Beach and 7.7 mi (14-min drive) from Homer Split Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite to downtown Homer?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Kachemak.

Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing, our Hosts were outstanding and the property was larger than expected! Thank you for a beautiful stay in a wonderful town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Room with a view!

The views are amazing and the house is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place with Incredible Views

The people were wonderful! The accommodations were great and the views were incredible!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Lots of space. Beautiful setting and view. Love the raspberry patch and jar of jam!!! Love the Sandhill Cranes hanging around!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing Trip

Ausome view and property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay! Joyce & Alan are exceptional hosts!

Perfect place to stay in Homer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

The Turkington Estate is one of the most beautiful places in Alaska. We absolutely loved the house, the location,the view and the hospitality. Joyce and Alan were very welcoming and the house was so clean and comfortable. The homemade raspberry jam was delicious!! We would definitely love to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful view!

The view of the bay was everything that we expected. Joyce was an amazing host. Would stay with her again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was very nice. The host was very friendly and communicated well. The house was well maintained, clean and well furnished.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Views & Relaxing Property

The photos did not do justice to this property. Great location and Joyce, the owner, checked on us after arrival. Just a nice added touch along with some raspberry jam from the yard. The views were amazing. If we ever get back to Homer, we would definitely stay here again and again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Beautifully spacious house with the best view. The kids loved being able to run around playing tag on the property and picking the raspberries. We had a wonderful time and plan on renting it again in the future. The hosts were very friendly, asked about my children so they could make sure and leave some age appropriate toys abs puzzles for us, and very quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

Liked: Cleanliness

sand Cranes and rasberries and extra treat

As we have been camping for four nights, the luxury at Turlington Estates was very enjoyable. We arrived to see a flock of sand hill cranes land in the hayfield in front of us, which was absolutely delightful. Joyce met us and welcomed us to her beautiful neighborhood. We picked some fresh raspberries for our breakfast cereal in the morning, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the beautiful katchemak bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Bigfork

Liked: Cleanliness

A slice of heaven

A beautiful view, spacious home, wonderful hosts and a piece of Homer history awaits you. This home has everything you need to make it a perfect vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Great Views

We had an excellent time dugout stay. The property was conveniently located near Homer and easy access to nearby restaurants. We loved the views of the glacier from the front yard and the hosts were awesome. If you’re looking for a place to stay in this area we can highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alaska Getaway

We came to Homer to visit family that had just moved there and let our kids see Alaska for the first time. The house is comfortable and has the best view. Joyce tries to help answer any questions and is there to help. We loved seeing the wild life that comes into the property. We had a mama moose and baby that came by the house almost daily. I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else when visiting Homer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J., BELLINGHAM

Liked: Cleanliness

View beautiful!

Lots of space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan T., Caldwell Idaho USA

A wonderful place

Stunning view, great house and friendly attentive hosts! Who could ask for more.? Thanks for sharing the wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay! Excellent bay and mountain view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA B.

Beautiful

Amazing view!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Herschel D.

Nice place for the weekend

The house was very nice, it is set up for 4 large men, if you have wives then you can double up on the beds. The place is very cozy and nice, it is dated but for a place to stay and a nice place to come back to the view is amazing. The owners are very nice folks and take care of everything. There is a view of the glacier in Homer from the house that just makes you relax on the front deck. It was well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Mark T., San Diego

Wow! Peaceful, serene, private, beautiful!

Commanding views of Kachemak Bay and Grewingk Glacier. For a few fishermen visiting Homer for the first time, this home was perfect. After being on the water all day fishing, it was so nice to return to this very comfortable secluded property. Enjoy a beer on the deck. Watch the cranes take off and land in the field below and stare out across the bay at a living postcard. The home is nicely appointed with everything you need for a very comfortable stay. It's not state of the art, high end appliances, fixtures and furniture. It's Alaska. It's very comfortable, very relaxing and very inviting. Plenty of room to spread out and find your space after being cramped on a boat all day. Alan and Joyce were wonderful hosts, making sure we had everything we needed, including homemade jam from the raspberry garden. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

carolyn m.

Comfortable, clean!!!, beautiful, spacious

Spent the weekend here with family and friends (group of 7), rented the entire house. Decor is older, but does not feel dated, actually more asthetically pleasing in person than the pictures reflect. IMMACULATELY clean!!! Reminds me of my grandmother's house. Beautiful view. Raspberry patch guests are welcome to pick. Joyce, the proprietor, welcomed us on our arrival. Price reasonable for such a nice space. We usually stay on the spit in a beach condo there. I would Preferentially stay here in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016