The Dovetail Cabin

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Inside the Dovetail, overlooking the Kachemak Bay in Homer.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor Space
Water view

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Homer, AK

Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
‪5 min drive‬
Bishop's Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Homer Spit
‪8 min drive‬
Homer, AK (HOM)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Living room roll-out sofa

1 Double Futon

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bunkhouse shower

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Dovetail Log Cabin and private bunk room feature a cozy log home feel with upscale Alaska decor. The cabin showcases local artists' works such as stained glass, limited edition prints, and woodcarvings. The kitchen cabinets are stocked with dishes, cookware, coffee, tea, and spices.

The Dovetail Log Cabin has a 280-degree view with large picture windows and large A-frame windows in the loft bedroom to take in the awesome panorama views. The main floor has a full kitchen and dining room, full bath and a wonderful bay window and lounger for relaxing.

A spiral staircase leads to a large loft bedroom with a queen size log bed, roll-out sofa, and chair. The sofa in the living room on the main floor is also a hide-a-bed for additional guests. Outside you will find a deck with lounge furniture and a gas grill for cooking the catch of the day. You will find all the amenities of home including satellite TV, games,
Rates are based on four guests. The maximum number of guests is six. Additional adults are $35 per person / per night and children under 12 are $20 per child / per night.

Property manager

Evelyn Harden

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor Space

Parking available

Water view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Beautiful cabin close to downtown Homer. Views!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Cabins sleep 4, accommodate 8 for short stays

Pets

No pets allowed

Service animals are allowed. Pets by permission,

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only. Keep the air clean.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12

Note from host: Cabins sleep 4, accommodate 8 for short stays

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 neighborhood

Homer

Homer is home to this vacation home. 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. Be sure to check out 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 - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Bishop's Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Homer Spit - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

Homer, AK (HOM) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪Captain's Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬5 min drive
‪Fat Olive's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪The Kannery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dovetail Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dovetail Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dovetail Cabin?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dovetail Cabin located?

Situated in Homer, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Rogers Loop Trailhead and within 3 mi (5 km) of Baycrest Trailhead and Pratt Museum. Bishop's Beach and Bunnell Street Arts Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte T.

Jul 9, 2024

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

Great place

The view was great it was a true Alaska experience

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Aug 19, 2023

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

Great stay in homer

Great stay in homer. Beautiful view of the ocean and close to town. Kitchen is good and the view is spectacular.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john n.

Aug 8, 2024

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

Postcard view

Fantastic stay! Evelyn was great and easy to work with.Evelyn’s place is close to town and has wonderful view of bay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Aug 14, 2024

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

Nice place

Friendly helpful host on site, great views and good accommodations. We would return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie N.

Jul 9, 2024

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

Nice View

This cabin has a wonderful view. The owners was easy to work with!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

Jul 26, 2023

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

Great spot with a beautiful view!

Our family of 5 adults enjoyed 3 nights in this adorable cabin near Homer. Very convenient to everything Homer has to offer, we fished and hiked and loved every moment. The cabin was clean, well-stocked and met all of our needs. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

May 24, 2023

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

Great place with a great view

Very comfortable!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby D.

May 31, 2022

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

Perfect location

This home is in the perfect location with the best views. We stayed for a little less that 2 weeks, and the property manager was great. Super comfortable and relaxing home.

Stayed 12 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

onsiteconstrux

Dec 2, 2023

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

Amazing View-Breathtaking

Our entire family is very happy that we could have such a wonderful, comfortable home to stay in, what a view! Thank you, we come to Homer often, they made me promise to let them stay again soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

Jun 17, 2024

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

Unique Cabin w/amazing view!

Property is very eclectic. Beautiful views, and great location on edge of town. Watch out for the stairs because they are easy to bonk your head on.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selestina S.

Aug 1, 2023

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

Breathtaking

This property was absolutely gorgeous! The cabin was spacious and adorably decorated. We spent most of our time on the deck taking in the views of the inlet. I highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

Aug 9, 2023

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

Perfect!

Our stay was absolutely perfect. The Dovetail cabin was by far the best place to stay in Homer! From the most comfortable bed I have ever laid on, to the most breathtaking scenery that you can imagine. This cabin had it all, and the host was wonderful too! We will definitely be returning!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sascha J.

Aug 29, 2021

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

A whale of place!

We spent every evening sitting on the deck or at the dining room table watching whales feed and sea otters float around. This place was perfect for our family. Appliances worked great, space was comfortable, and it was extremely easy to access and find. Highly recommend for people visiting Homer!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judyann K.

Jun 22, 2023

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

stayed in the Train

The Front cabin has great views but road noise. Luckily the train was available & Evelyn moved us there. Much quieter still with stellar views. THANKYOU! wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 26, 2024

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

What a view!

Our family had a wonderful time staying in this well appointed and rustic cabin. The views across the bay are outstanding. There is a separate entrance for the kids' bedroom. Also be sure to try out the hot tub in the greenhouse down the hill. Be sure to bring an eye mask for sleeping in the summer months, as the loft does not have full blackout curtains.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Jul 18, 2023

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

Charming cabin

Great view! Beautiful grounds. Very well equipped kitchen and lots of nice towels and bedding. Photos and descriptions are accurate. We had plenty of room for four adults and two children for two nights. Only drawback was the way the keys worked with the bunk room—a little inconvenient.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heike S.

Aug 2, 2024

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

Wonderful place.

Minor flaws still make it an 11/10. The view is to die for. The location is very close to downtown Homer. Downside it is on the main highway but as everything's facing the other way it doesnt really matter. The cabin is beautiful. We very much maxed it out with 6 people, as far as cutlery and bathroom size go. All is nevertheless functional. We had a great time. Evelyn was super helpful in communication and flexible.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami H.

Aug 1, 2024

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

Great location with amazing views!

The Dovetail Cabin was so great! Amazing views from just about anywhere in the cabin and definitely from the deck! We had binoculars and a spotting scope and watched whales from the deck. The cabin had what we needed for our stay to make it convenient and comfortable for me, my spouse, and our two college age children, and allowed space to hang out together but also have our own space. The location was perfect for us, still near everything but not right in the middle of it. The communication with the host was quick and easy, as was the check-in process. I have nothing but good things to say about this cabin! If we ever make it back to Homer we will for sure want to stay here again. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Aug 7, 2022

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

Homer vacation

Lovely cabin with fantastic views of the ocean.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sean W.

Jul 13, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location and kitchen amenities.

Very easy to book and communication was great about the travel itinerary. Easy to find and great location for Homer access. Kitchen and cooking were awesome, including the use of an awesome barbecue. View splendid. We don't feel sleeping info accurate. We feel it sleeps more like 4 comfortably. But overall we had an awesome time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Jul 5, 2022

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

Perfect Homer Stay

We had an excellent experience! Everything looked exactly as it was in the pictures! It was a beautiful location, beautiful home and a wonderful stay. We could not have expected or experienced better!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadia S.

Feb 22, 2022

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

Staycation in Homer

The Dovetail Cabin is conveniently located near one of Homer's best ski trails and a short drive to downtown. The view is delightful and this is nice place to stay for a short trip in Homer.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

Aug 17, 2021

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

Fantastic

This was our second time staying at one of Evelyn's properties - the first time in Dovetail....we will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Jul 29, 2021

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

Dovetail Cabin Stay

Loved this place! Perfectly situated. Great views. Easy process for reserving, checking in and checking out. Very comfy.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Jul 28, 2021

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

Amazing

The view was amazing. Nothing like sitting at the dining room table looking out at the water and have a bald eagle fly right in front of the window. The property Manager Evelyn that loves below was very sweet.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Evelyn Harden

Evelyn purchased the Alaska Adventure Cabins, LLC in June of 2020. Although it was coming home since she was born here into a homesteading family years ago--but it is so much more. This is the beginning of a dream. The reviews and comments of the guests are so important as we continue to increase the opportunities for the guests' enjoyment. Our goal is to provide beautiful, comfortable accommodations the enhance you vacation.

Why they chose this property

This beautiful property is located in Homer, very close to amenities and tourist activities, but very private on the side of the hill, overlooking the Kachemak Bay and surrounding mountains. Guests frequently report whale and bird watching from the deck, as well as frequent wildlife sightings.

What makes this property unique

Along with a 280 degree view of the bay with the plush green landscape with groomed trails and photo opportunities, you enjoy a large deck equipped with furniture and a BBQ, where you socialize while watching a sunset, watching eagles play on the wind and moose will mosey past. (You are safe.) Great photo ops as you walk our summer trails and enjoy the plush green nature.