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Cozy yurt in the woods near Homer

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Homer Spit
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Homer Harbor
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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About this property

Cozy yurt in the woods near Homer

A brand new 16' yurt nestled in the woods just steps from a bluff overlooking Kachemak Bay. While located within the city limits of Homer, the property is private and quiet. Only a few minutes by car, bike or foot from downtown or the Spit. Water, electricity, and Wi-Fi are available. A sink, counter and comfy chair share the space with a queen size bed. The small electric heater can warm a chilly night.

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Check out before 3:30 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Vehicles must be parked clear of driveway. Quiet time after 10 PM. No fires or cooking outside. No fish cleaning.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Homer

Homer is home to this holiday home. Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Ptarmigan Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Homer Golf Course and Homer Harbor.
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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Homer Spit - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Homer Harbor - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bishop's Beach - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbor Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salty Dawg Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Captain Pattie's Fish House - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy yurt in the woods near Homer pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy yurt in the woods near Homer?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Cozy yurt in the woods near Homer?

Checkout is at 3:30 PM.

Where is Cozy yurt in the woods near Homer located?

Situated in Homer, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Homer Spit and within 6 miles (10 km) of Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and Homer Public Library. Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Excellent and affordable

Wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Brittany C.

Basic accommodations

Clean and easy to get to town, but for the price a little lackluster. Blow up mattress and only 2 pillows that weren’t very comfy. The ad mentions both having wi-do and not, of which it is they don’t, which isn’t that big of a deal as 1) not a place you really want to hang out when your on vacation and 2) 4g on cell works great. The woods are very close to a road that had loud trucks until about 11pm. The woods surround the yurt but there is not really anywhere to hang out outside, like a porch or fire pit or even much space for a few camp chairs as the lot is just cleared for the yurt and the it is the driveway. Again all was adequate but nothing extra. Also the owner called and texted and tried to meet us quite a few times and frankly that was a bit disruptive to our vacation. I would suggest they create a notebook of any important details they want people to know if they can’t be there at the time guests arrive or have people pick up keys from someone if they are concerned about who they are renting to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jeff V.

Fun night on a yurt

Very nice place. Great owner very helpful and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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8/10 Good

Dan M.

Nice location and owner

The place was perfect for what we needed. A place to sleep and a close location to the spit. Martin was a very nice host and willing to help with any questions or problems. The only drawback is a lack of a shower, but there are businesses that have paid showers close by.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ruarc M.

Superb host and lovely location! Would go back again when I can!!

So comfortable to be with the host. Super friendly and very informative person! Thank you for the wonder hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

comfy bed

host Martin was excellent, good nights rest
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lainie K., Anywhere USA

Comfortable bed and just about everything I needed for my time in Homer. Wifi would've helped

Great location and comfortable digs without any frills-my kind of place. Marty made sure everything was in order and even brought over a refrigerator during my stay. Earplugs may have helped when the early morning planes started flying overhead!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vance T.

Great Value.

Martin was an excellent host and the yurt was clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cary S.

Great place

Comfy & convenient
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Staci W.

Peaceful yurt overlooking the spit

This was the perfect accommodation for my weekend trip down to Homer! The yurt itself was very clean, comfortable, and secure- and what a neat out-of-the-box place to stay. Marty was a great host and was incredibly accomodating and helpful. I loved my trip and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Will E.

Great place. Owner was exceptionally nice and location was perfect.

Great place. Owner was exceptionally nice and location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Erin K., Anchorage, AK

Convenient, cozy yurt in funky Homer Alaska

Marty's little yurt is a great place to stay for the traveler looking for simple accommodations at an affordable price. A very clean and comfortable yurt and Marty is right next door if there are any problems. A few suggestions (as a travel writer, I stay in a lot of places) to make the stay even more pleasant: - Add a light over the sink so those contact-lens-wearers have some light! - Consider maybe adding a little refrigerator to the yurt for parents wanting to keep juice, milk, snacks cold for kids (and the beer chilled for adults) :) - Add a bedside table for glasses, books, devices, etc. I hauled over the chair and it was fine, but it's just a little extra "touch." - Stick a few packets of instant brew in with the tea. I gotta have my coffee! A yurt is a unique option and can be a ton of fun for those looking to bridge the gap between tenting and cabin stays. It is helpful to know that a basic, RV-style "head" is what you've got for the toilet, and it may be intimidating for kids or those with mobility issues. If you're cool with that, it's not that big of a deal. I enjoyed my quick trip to Homer, and Marty's hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Excellent!

My husband and I visited Homer for the first time this summer, we loved our cozy yurt experience! Our pups were able to come with us which was so great as it is difficult to find property's that allow pets. Everything was as expected and Marty was very helpful. Would absolutely stay here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Nice

Marty was friendly and welcoming. The yurt was nice. Airplanes do fly over but not a big issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Great host

A very gracious host; excellent communication and was kind to show us around the property. The yurt was adequately described- no surprises there. Airplanes can be a bit noisy if you are a light sleeper, but I imagine that is true for this half of Homer.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

britney T.

Great service

I was very impressed with how he worked with us through a difficult situation a few weekends ago. I was very pleased with how he dealt with the situation and my family had an amazing time. I would definitely recommend this yurt to anyone!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carmen J.

Couples weekend getaway

My husband and I stayed in this yurt for two nights. Our main reason for the trip was to do a fishing charter out of Homer. This yurt is Very coveniently located to the Spit. Marty was very friendly and accommodating. We were hoping to have a campfire, and when we couldn't he brought us a small gas grill to use which worked out perfectly for our cooking needs. We were (pleasantly) surprised to have running water in the sink and electricity. There is a compost toilet right outside the yurt in a covered shelter. The best part was the view from the top of the driveway. My husband would have liked a little more seclusion (too close to hwy for him), but all in all we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to others.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Yurt

The yurt was nice but more info about the bathroom situation would of been appreciated. The pictures didn't come through until I put my credit card in. It's states there is wifi but there isn't
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meghan k.

Perfect spot

Wonderful host, comfy accommodations. Thanks for the hospitality!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

A short stay in Homer

My husband, our dog and I visited the yurt on a cloudy, dreary weekend for a one-night stay and it was great! It had everything we needed for the amount of time we were there. The owner was very friendly and accommodating and even offered his grill to us for cooking and his bikes to ride to the spit. If we go back to Homer we will definitely stay here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

melissa s.

lovely experience in homer

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed staying in the yurt while vacationing in Alaska. Marty was very accommodating and even let us borrow the bicycles for a ride to the spit, which is only 2 miles from the yurt. The bed was comfortable just be sure to bring eye masks since there is light coming in from the top. All in all, it was a great time and i would recommend it to anyone looking for a little adventure off the beaten path.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carol H.

Yurt Experience

The Yurt location was convenient to the spit and nestled in the trees. You could walk to the back edge of the property and look over the cliff onto the bay. Marty was a very accommodating host. One could hear the small aircraft take off. Overall, we had a positive experience.

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