Homer Alaska is located on the South end of the Kenai Peninsula on Kachemak Bay and it is one of the jewels of the Kenai Peninsula. It is a very picturesque setting. Whether you look to the East or to the West, the view can be breathtaking. Alaska is on the list for many to visit and sometimes it can be troubling to make the decision on where to stay. There are hundreds of Bed & Breakfast's to stay in, numerous hotels and vacation rentals to choose from. Why choose R&R; because it is as close to home as you can get while being on the road. We offer privacy, real peace and quiet; which that is hard to find now a day's, and a very convenient location when it comes to activities that you might partake in while you are visiting. We are 3.5 miles from the center of town and another 4.5 miles to the Harbor. If you just wanted to take a hike after waking up, without getting in your car, our property abuts to some of the best hiking trails Homer has to offer. Whether you want to walk one mile or five miles, all you need are your hiking boots. Most visitors want to fish while they are in Homer and although we do not offer any guided services, we have been living in the community since 1978 and operated charter boats until the late 1980's. This gives us the opportunity to point you in the direction you want to go without a fee. After recreating, you will want to eat and if you want to come home and put your fresh caught fish on the grill, you can at R&R. All the amenities are provided to do just that. But if you want to dine out, my wife is retired from working in one of the finest eateries in town and had been in the service industry for 19 years. So we still keep abreast of the local eateries that provide good food! We have tried to make R&R affordable for our visitors, especially the ones that want to stay for awhile. Our prices might seem to be low, but that doesn't reflect the condition of the accommodations. It reflects our philosophy with travel. It's a price that we wouldn't mind paying if we were traveling, and it's always nice to be pleasantly surprised. R&R is just perfect for some. We are not the fancy high end resort with a million dollar view. We are simply a quiet comfortable home away from home. I can't ever recall having one of our visitors complain about the place. So if you are coming to the Great Land and visiting Homer, please consider R&R for your stay. Keywords: Apartment, on second floor with 18 stairs to climb
Property manager
Elizabeth Pepper
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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Due to Covid-19 there will be a 100% refund for any guest who chooses to cancel at any time for the year of 2020.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Homer
Homer is home to this apartment. Diamond Creek State Recreation Area and Wynn Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pratt Museum and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Homer, AK
What's nearby
Bishop's Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
Homer Spit - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Homer, AK (HOM) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Captain's Coffee Roasting Co. - 8 min drive
Fat Olive's Restaurant - 6 min drive
The Kannery - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Come Make Yourself at Home at R & R pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Come Make Yourself at Home at R & R?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Come Make Yourself at Home at R & R?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Come Make Yourself at Home at R & R located?
Situated in Homer, this apartment building is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Rogers Loop Trailhead and within 3 miles (5 km) of Baycrest Trailhead and Diamond Creek State Recreation Area. Pratt Museum and Bunnell Street Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
What a wonderful place. Close to everything yet away from it all. Would stay there again.
Kate S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vicki
8 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice area, quiet and off the main hwy and nestled in the woods. Liz was always available for questions. Left her cell number on the counter along with very good instructions. Loved the assortment of teas, the coffee, pancake mix and oatmeal. Nice touch. We would definitely recommend if you want R & R. Located out of town a ways which is what we wanted.
EVERYTHING you could possibly need for cooking, ample bedding and nice queen bed, tons of towels and even shampoos. Very well stocked in every area.
Real nice hosts, friendly and helpful. PERFECT
Joy G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nita
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Our hosts were lovely people, and the property was fully stocked with everything and more than you would ever need. We will definitely stay again if we get the chance!!!!
Everything was very clean, we had everything we needed and Lizzy had the futon set up for our girls when we arrived! The deck was a lovely place to sit out and enjoy the sunshine. Highly recommend staying here!
My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. One of us slept on the futon and were very comfortable. Spent lots of time on the little deck, soaking up the sun and enjoying a good book. It is nice being away from the hustle and bustle of the spit, but quick drive to get there. Both of us are tea drinkers and were impressed with the assortment of teas and a tea pot. Thank you.
Gretchen W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Check in was super easy, the space was furnished with way more amenities than we were expecting, it was extremely clean and comfortable, and the decorations were awesome! It was in a very quiet area and yet just a few quick minutes drive from downtown Homer where there was plenty of free parking. We were there on the summer solstice, and while a lot of the other places we stayed this week stayed light all night long making it a bit hard to sleep, here they had great shades which really allowed us to get the bedroom dark. We would absolutely come here again and highly recommend this property!
We enjoyed our time in Homer and these accommodations were perfect! It was especially nice that when we arrived into town a day early, they were willing to have us check in a day early.
Liz and Billy were both very nice and we enjoyed our conversations with them!
This was one of the best VRBOs we have stayed in The hosts Liz and Billy were very personable. I can't think of anything we wanted that the place did not have! We hope to be back!! Took spectacular pictures of Bald Eagles (perched and in-flight!) and Sea Otters on our hike on Diamond Creek trail.. very close to Liz and Billy's. I also recommend the boat to..fly back excursion to Seldovia with Mako Water Taxi!!
We loved everything about this cozy quiet place. Check in was easy. Communication was excellent. The amenities provided were so thoughtful! Would stay here again! Thanks for everything!!
Relaxing, quiet and greenery everywhere. We had a wonderful time in Homer AK! Liz and Billy were very easy to talk to and gave us great insight on where to see moose, places to eat and Billy was an expert on fishing and gave us a lot of information; which was very much appreciated.
Head to the rental first much to our surprise Liz had more things making it more like home then you would think. Coffee beans to grind fresh coffee, filter water, bug spray, sunscreen, laundry soap and fabric softner, kleenx you name it she has it there for you; also brochures information about the area and things to do. All you need is your clothes & slippers.
Thanks again Liz for surprising us with a bottle of champagne and fluted glasses for our anniversary it was so kind of you. Billy thanks for the conversations, we enjoyed them. We really enjoyed our stay.
Great place! Very clean and comfortable. Everything you need for a nice stay in Homer. Great location, very close to town but far enough to enjoy the peace and quiet. Highly recommend!
This place was so homey and comfortable for our stay in Homer. It was quiet and secluded and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again next time we travel to Homer.
Comfortable and cozy above garage apartment in a quiet neighborhood. Wonderful back deck. Nicely stocked kitchen. Host was quick to respond to inquiries. Easy jaunt to the spit. Would stay there again.
Came to Homer for business, Elizabeth's place was so clean and quiet. it was perfect for what we needed and we hope to go back again. Thank you!
Laura B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Owen
24 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
4 miles out of town, away from the activity but a very short drive to partake in what you want. The host were great and very accommodating.the property was very clean and comfortable.
Private above garage bungalow, well stocked with coffee, spices, cooking utensils.
Comfortable and cozy property, will return on my next trip to Homer if available.
Danny M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Elizabeth Pepper
R&R was built for Mother Mary and it is there that she enjoyed the last of her days relaxing and entertaining family and friends. It was her wish to share this with others and that is why R&R is the place to relax and enjoy the quiet peaceful surroundings in a wonderful Alaskan environment. Billy first came to Homer Alaska from Oahu Hawaii on a NOAA ship as a volunteer back in the late 70's only to fall in love with Homer. He started his dream by building a two story log home in The Last Great Frontier that he and Liz call home to this day. Together they have built a life full of love, family, and friends from hard work and living the Alaskan Dream. Both have been in the hospitality industry whether it is from Billy starting as a charter captain in the late 70's or from Liz working as a waitress for over 20 years at some of the finest restaurants in Homer. We took those talents and combined them with Mary's love of people and have built R&R for a place for visitors to enjoy.
Why they chose this property
It's a piece of Heaven!
What makes this property unique
For us, it's the place where you can light the sauna, go skiing on 36K of groomed trails, come back from a good ski and have a soothing steam bath all without ever having to get in the car. What more could you ask for? Whether it's hiking or skiing, it's right there in your back yard.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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