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Bear Canyon Cottages - Bird House

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Room
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

#1

1 Queen Bed

#2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bear Canyon Cottages - Bird House

Nestled in the hills above Kachemak Bay, the Garden House cottage features stunning mountain, glacier, water views, and abundant wildlife. The ideal setting for a relaxing getaway, an Alaskan adventure or both. Close to nature with all the comforts of home.
The Garden house was constructed in 2010 and is pleasantly furnished and pristine. This cottage features a kitchen, eating area, two bedrooms (each with a queen bed), one bathroom, and a comfortable living area.

For more information about this property, visit our website: www.bearcanyoncottages.com

Property manager

Jennifer McDonald
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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Bear Canyon Cottages - Garden House

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, (52 reviews)
Bear Canyon Cottages - Garden House

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Homer

Located in Homer, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Ptarmigan Arts and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Homer Golf Course and Homer Harbor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Homer Spit - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Wynn Nature Center - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Homer Harbor - 14 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Swell Taco - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fat Olive's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Canyon Cottages - Bird House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Canyon Cottages - Bird House?

As of 25 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Canyon Cottages - Bird House on 30 April 2025 start from NZ$519.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Bear Canyon Cottages - Bird House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Canyon Cottages - Bird House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Canyon Cottages - Bird House located?

Located in the heart of Homer, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and Ptarmigan Arts. Homer Public Library and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggie E.

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

Welcoming and comfortable cottage!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Very nice cabin

A friend and I stayed for 2 nights. The cabin is very well appointed, very clean, and the beds are so comfortable. I would recommend this for a trip to Homer, as long as you have a car. It is about 5 minutes outside Homer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph P.

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

Happy and surprised quest

Nice property clean and comfortable, but be careful a lot of hidden cost
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Perfect place to stay in Homer!

My husband and I have stayed in many places in Homer over the years, and this one was the best ever! We appreciate it the great communication from the host and horses, the very comfortable beds, the cleanliness of the cabin, the very well-supplied kitchen, the bathroom sink being separated from the shower and toilet room, the washer and dryer, and list goes on. We used both beds as well as the pullout sofa bed and all were very comfortable. We will definitely stay here when in Homer again. Perfect in every way.! Thank you, Jennifer and hubby!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty L.

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

Fishing Trip

OK. Was a short trip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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

Homer fishing

Fantastic home! Close to town and had all the things we needed to have a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

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

Overnight Stay

We just needed a place for the night so we could do bear tour! Amazing property!! We absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROLANN W.

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

Always Our First Choice

These little cabins anre always our first choice when traveling to Homer. Property is immaculate and quiet, we have everything we need, and Jen and Jaret are the perfect hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Homer Halibut Stay

Great setting and clean property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden B.

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

Rev

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Homer

Wonderful hosts Clean comfortable cabin with all the amenities
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

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

Moose, Moose….Moose!!

Great Property! Easy jump to town and great views. We watched moose in the yard and next to the house all evening and into the night. Will definitely be starying again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Homer, Alaska

Wonderful site. Easy access to Homer and fishing. Great hosts! Friendly. Good fishing advice. Nice country setting. Perfect accomodations
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., MCFARLAND WI - USA

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

Excellent place to stay in Homer area

My daughter and I stayed for 4 nights in the Bird house. The location is close to Homer, although not secluded. The cabin has everything you need. The entire cabin is very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Great Stay

Had a wonderful time and would recommend to anyone making a trip to Homer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John V., Rockford

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

What a GREAT Place to Stay!

Super clean, really well laid out and perfect situated to enjoy Homer by day and chill out in the quiet at night. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay while in Homer! Probably the best VRBO I have stayed in yet, and I use VRBO a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Homer Gem

Lovely property! It was perfect for our stay in Homer. Highly recommend it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

First class! Will be back!

Beautiful clean property in a very pretty setting! Sand Hill Cranes right out our door. Lovely cabin with lots of room, everything you need and Alaska feel. Just perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie L.

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

Nice and Simple

Very clean ,nice amenities, quiet , owners very friendly, pretty area . Could use alittle more small helps like shelving or cabinetry, wall hooks in bathrm to set clothes, personal items. A door between sink area and livrm for privacy and noise- At least a nice curtain! We enjoyed our stay, the view, and watching the sandhill cranes on the nicely landscaped lawn rt in front of our cabin! Thankyou!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Homer adventure

Jaret and Jen were amazing host and their cabin was magical. Moose, sandhill cranes, eagle and other birds. The cabin was fabulous and well equipped. We loved our stay. K
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CAROLANN W., Anchorage, Alaska

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

BEST KEPT SECRET

Every time we travel to Homer, these are our go-to cabins. This stay was extra sweet, as both cabins just had a little lift, with fresh paint, new furniture, some new flooring, and a returning pair of sandhill cranes. The cabins are always immaculate, the bathrooms are well stocked, you could cook anything you want in the kitchen and not worry about utensils, and the property is perfectly manicured. This time around the discussion was about officially making this place our annual 4th of July tradition, with new grandchildren and best friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

Highly recommend

The cottage was clean, comfortable and well appointed. It is situated in a quiet location but is close to restaurants, downtown and the spit. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We will plan on staying here whenever we visit Homer!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher P.

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

Great cabin and host.

Great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

Homer at its finest!

We LOVED our cabin, the property, our hosts, and all the guests! Thank you for the most wonderful family vacation. We will be back every year!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

CAROLANN W., Anchorage, Alaska

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

Love Bear Canyon Cottages!

As always, we had a wonderful stay! We were in the Bird House for this visit, but both cabins are beautifully furnished, very clean, fully stocked for cooking and baking (we had most meals in the cabin), and located on a gorgeous property. The area is peaceful and quiet, with lovely songbirds keeping to keep you company. The check in/check out process could not be easier, and property management (Janet and Jaret) is super easy to work with and easy to contact. These cabins are always our first choice when traveling to Homer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer McDonald

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests