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PO Box 2543, Homer, AK 999603
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Ranked #12 of 15 hotels in Homer
3.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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“Inexpensive getaway”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

This cabin was a quick 20 minute water taxi ride across Kachemak Bay from Homer. The cabins were clean but sparse--two bunk beds with double beds on the bottom. Thin plastic covered mattresses. Each cabin had a picnic table inside, shelving, and a table and chairs on the covered deck. They have two cabins right by the water and two back in the woods.

Cooking is done in a communal cook-shack, which left a lot to be desired. The stove hadn't been cleaned ever, I don't think, and the deck for the cook-shack was sagging (it was on stilts at the water's edge). It's a little bit annoying to have to walk quite a ways just to make morning coffee, and then jockey for space on the stove with 3 other cabins full of people. There was a fridge and a microwave.

The showers were warm. They've given up on the "coin-op" showers noted by another reviewer, and instead you just pay a few dollars for your shower.

Hiking was great--there was an easy trail accessed by the property, and we gathered gallons of highbush blueberries.

All in all, it was a fun trip, since we've not been to this part of Kachemak Bay before. However, we'll probably opt for better furnished cabins in the future (small cooktop and water in cabin).

Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
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“for an adventurous and rustic getaway”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2010

Located on stunning Otter Cove across from Homer, AK. Take water taxi to the dock. Two cabins on the property, each split down the center to house 2 different parties. Each side of the cabin is equipped with 2 bunk beds, the bottom bed of each is a double bed. No lines or towels provided, bring your own. A very nice lodge/restaurant sits on the property but has been closed for a few years giving a feeling of the movie "The Shining"...somewhat creepy. The bath house is separate and a shower costs upwards of $8 once the tokens are secured from the staff which aren't readily available. A small beach at the property allows minimal beach combing, but kayaks can be rented for $40 a day.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Great kayaking in Kachemak Bay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2006
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The kayaking in Kachemak Bay was great!
We stayed at Otter Bay Cove Resort, on the opposite side of Kachemak Bay from Homer, AK. It's run by Homer Ocean Charters (they also do fishing charters). The kayaking equipment is quite good, but unless you are sure that you know what you're doing, you should also book a guide.
The cabins are attractive, clean and adequately heated. The kitchen facilities for cabin people are marginal but OK. The restaurant is very good. Water taxi service was very good, and apparently can be arranged to local destinations as well.

Wildlife was abundant. The weather was about what you'd expect on the coast (it rained off and on, but nothing horrible, as long as you know how to dress for it.) If you are going without a guide, be sure to get a tide table!!!! and know how to use it.

It was beautiful. It was exciting. And it was wonderful to come back to a good restaurant after a long day.

And by the way, the halibut fishing charter boat picked us up from the resort dock and delivered us back there, and arranged to handle the fish in Homer for us until we got back.

We stayed 4 days. I'd definitely go back.

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PO Box 2543, Homer, AK 999603
Price range (per night):* INR4,458 - 5,573

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