Husky Ranch-Glacier & Bay Views! Charming Home-Gentle Wilderness--Serenity

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Homer, AK

Eveline State Recreation Area3 min drive
Homer Spit23 min drive
Homer Harbor28 min drive
Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

You'll feel the serenity of Alaskan country & wilderness beauty staying out of town on 10 acres! Small, neat, clean home with windows framing postcard worthy views! Cozy inside with 2 bedrooms upstairs and ample room for extra bed if needed. Deck outside hosts BBQ and views you'll remember long after you're gone. Located about 15 minutes from town, one of the perks is the incredible drive out East End Road! You see Homer from a whole different perspective as you climb up to 1400ft above the bay! There is Fritz Creek General Store for staples, gas, post office and the best pizza in town! Also, this is "Alaska: The Last Frontier" country as the Kilchers homestead is in the Fritz Creek area only a few miles from The Husky Ranch! There is a State Parks hiking trail within a half mile of the ranch or just enjoy your run the place! Wildflowers galore! The house is 1400sq ft. and sleeps 4 in 2 queen beds; more possible! Wi-Fi, DISH TV, all amenities! Early in the season is referred to as 'break-up' and spring is still waking up but come mid June, watch out, the cranes land in the fields and moose frequently cruise through the yard! This once was a robust working sled dog ranch so keep your eye out for the old sleds that grace the property~Peaceful but gently wild~ Complete comfort for the soul and a tranquil spot in our "Cosmic Hamlet-by-the-Sea". Welcome~~!

Property manager

Lorraine Temple

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Sea view

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Please let us know ahead of time.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside ok!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Homer

Located in Homer, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eveline State Recreation Area and Wynn Nature Center, while Ptarmigan Arts and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center are cultural highlights. 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

Eveline State Recreation Area - 3 min drive
Kachemak Bay State Park - 13 min drive
Homer Spit - 23 min drive
Bishop's Beach - 26 min drive
Homer Harbor - 28 min drive

Getting around

Homer, AK (HOM) - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Husky Ranch-Glacier & Bay Views! Charming Home-Gentle Wilderness--Serenity pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mich F.

3 Oct 2022

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

Very Quiet

This place was perfect! Quiet and peaceful, beautiful views keep you mesmerized. Just what we wanted and we loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

2 Oct 2022

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

Rural Paradise

The property was lovely and cozy. Exactly what it said it would be with views that were anything but ordinary. Great place to escape the crazy world and get back to what really matters.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine F.

8 Sept 2022

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

Perfect

When we got to the cabin in was after dark. But when we woke up the next morning OMG!! I can’t say much cause the views just took my breath away!!! The cabin was perfect for what we needed. This was a trip for us to get away and relax to reflect on the past year of my husbands passing. From the cabin to the view and the host. This was a perfect place to come enjoy and relax. We recommend this place!! We will be back next year!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

25 Aug 2022

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

Homer Glaciers

Beautiful views and everything we hoped for..

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mae W.

19 Aug 2022

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

More than what we were expecting

From the minute we drove up to the cabin we loved it we hadn’t even gotten through the door. The view of the glaciers was amazing…the fireweed fields were gorgeous. We had all the equipment needed to make our meals….beds were comfortable. We would highly recommend this VRBO. We will definately stay here again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lorraine Temple

I graduated from University California Santa Barbara in 1984 and decided to head north before returning to grad school. I came to Alaska and have since lived a rather colorful life as a dog musher, boat captain, fish buyer, commercial fisherman, tour guide and many years in tourism! Needless to say, I never got that graduate degree, but I can certainly tout that I have a degree in Alaskan lifestyle and all the riches that come with it! I hung up my harnesses 10 years ago and haven't run boats in longer than that, but I continue to do motivational presentations in schools across the US, mostly in the western states. I've been doing that for over 20 is good and whereas I've never been married or had children, I've had more than a few beaus and lots of 4 legged children including my beloved horses which I cherish and honor. My current boyfriend Mike and I just bought a house in Cooper Landing up in the mountains on the Kenai River where we run Kahtnu Spirit Lodging. I'll have puppies all summer there for you to play with! Happy trails~!

Why they chose this property

The Husky Ranch is a special spot on the planet that seems to attract the right people at the right time who need a certain newness to their life or a change or a deeper understanding of their connection to this great place called 'life'. The 10 acres was originally homesteaded in the 1950's and has only had one other owner besides myself. It was perfect for my dog mushing business which I did for 20 years as I could access the back country easily; now, there are homes in way and private property to navigate. It offers views that are the classic incredible Homer views with the twist that it is closer to the head of the bay and therefore, feels like you are closer to the glaciers and alp like mountains on the edge of the Harding Icefield. It is a precious piece of land that I get to share with those guests that want to get a little further away from town and experience Alaska a little deeper. Namaste.

What makes this property unique

Entire house to yourself with views that will remain a lifetime with you! Kachemak Bay, the Chugach Mountain Range that drip with glaciers will mesmerize you and make you feel the authentic Alaska experience! You will feel at home with all the amenities supplied to make your stay comfortable, clean and quiet.