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THE SEA GYPSY - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Place, Bunnell Street Arts Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop's Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Homer

When you stay at this vacation home in Homer, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Bunnell Street Arts Center and Bunnell Street Gallery. .This vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Bishop's Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center.
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What's nearby

  • Bunnell Street Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bishop's Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bunnell Street Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Duncan House Diner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rumps Bbq - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

THE SEA GYPSY - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE

The SEA GYPSY is a lovely 2 story HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE, located in Homer's Old Town District within easy walking distance to several coffee shops, bakery, galleries, restaurants, and THE BEACH! Private location with 2 decks and an ocean view. Set back from the street, the yard is visited by the local wildlife...moose, rabbits, sandhill cranes and, pheasants. The upper level has a second living room with a TV and fold-out sofa . The view from the upper deck takes in Kachemak Bay, the mountain range across the bay, Grewingk Glacier, Beluga Slough and Augustine Volcano. Each bedroom has a queen bed and a twin. There is a full bathroom on each floor. The cottage has an assortment of table games, puzzles, and books. This cottage is pet-friendly for pre-approved pets.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: $500 CHARGE IF SMOKING OCCURS INDOORS

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

The Sea Gypsy A Homer Seaside

THE SEA GYPSY - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE Homer

THE SEA GYPSY - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE Private vacation home

THE SEA GYPSY - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute place and great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful view. Walking distance to beach and local food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and wonderful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location and clean.

This property was so cute. It was whimsically decorated and clean and comfortable. Linens were new and clean and the floor was well kept. Bathrooms were large and well appointed with linens and body products. It is in close to proximity to several other cabins on the property and can be noisy with the windows open if others are recreating outside. Closing the windows eliminates all noise making it quiet and cozy. No a/c. Heat works well. Everything was super clean. Love the light upstairs & location.My family has medical dietary needs so we try to rent places where I can cook. The kitchen here was functional but could use some updating. The skillets were non stick. There was one small new one but the others were older and the coating was scraping off. The knives were very dull and need sharpened. Sufficient utensils were supplied except a whisk. Dishes for 8 people, only 6 mugs. Microwave is old but works well. The refrigerator has a very broken bottom shelf that has been repaired but didn't take, so it sags down and is hard to put things on without spilling. No ice maker in it. The refrigerator fan runs 100% of the time and is quite noisy. It disturbed the people sleeping in the downstairs room. The stove is newer and the burners worked great, gas/propane with electric ignition. Small sofa in the small living/dining/kitchen area is the only seating downstairs besides the 4 person table and bedroom. Its too uncomfortable to use. The cushions sag down into the metal frame.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O., Harvard, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. All was clean and kitchen provided the basic necessities. We especially loved the path to Bishops Beach, the walk to nearby restaurants, raspberry picking and watching the eagles.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and calm getaway

Nice and functional space. Had just what we needed for our time in Homer, a quiet place to rest and somewhere to shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maegan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything about our stay was perfect. Couldn’t have asked for a better location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay in homer

Wonderful place to stay in homer, very close to great restaurants and next to the beach. House had everything we needed and any questions were a quick phone call away. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and perfect

The vibe was so “Homer”. View was perfect. Mountains and ocean. . Walking distance to delicious restaurants, the beach and a wet lands trail! Owner was delightful and helpful. Perfect for two couples! Only one thing wrong. We couldn’t stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place

This fourth time been seaside cottages love the place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property

This was our first Vrbo stay and this precious property will leave a lasting impression! Perfect location walking distance to bishop beach, local eaterys, the wildlife center, and so much more! Comfortable beds, cute decor, and everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon Y., Anchorage

Cozy and convenient

What an adorable cozy cottage. We had 8 people so it was a tad congested at times, but we made it work just fine. There was an issue with the sofa sleeper, and Connie expedited fixing the problem for us, which was very appreciated. We had the benefit of binoculars to enjoy a closer look of the two Bald Eagles consistently perched in the tree directly across the street from us. This was a fun place to stay while visiting Homer. Sharon Y
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun time in Homer

Great little cottage for our stay, everything was exactly as represented. It was very comfortable for 4 Adults. Perfect location for all of Homers activities. Would highly recommend this for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Homer Stay

Great location, beautiful view and great beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodynne w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Darling house near the water

Couldn’t get any cuter than this. Perfect place to stay when in Homer. Located on a cute street within walking distance to a couple great breakfast places and the beach. Both bedrooms have a full size bed and a twin. The upstairs balcony has a great view of the water. The cabin is charming and has everything you need. We didn’t cook there as Homer has great food, highly recommend the Twisted Goat, but kitchen seemed well equipped. Bathrooms were a good size and the place was well layer out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R., Anchorage, AK

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Home Base

Great home base with a stocked kitchen and grill. It's a close walk to the beach and to 2 Sisters Bakery - both excellent options to start your day. The rooms were clean and exactly as shown in the photos. The upstairs balcony was awesome. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in Homer

This place was very close to the beach ( within walking distance!) and close to just about anything you would want to do in Homer. It was clean, had very cute furnishings, and was exactly what we needed! Great find!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean space with a great location

The proximity to Bishop Beach is superb. Clean and spacious place. Property manager was extremely helpful. The beds were a little uncomfortable, but other than that, it’s a solid place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ronda Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice cottage

We stayed 5 nights in the Homer cottage. The location was nice with the beach across the road from the cottage. The Homer Spit was about a 2 mile drive away. The Spit has many nice shops with jewelry to tshirts. The piers have fishing boats and charter boats. We went to a few restaurants on the spit. I loved the bbq food truck at the very beginning of the spit. We also loved the 2 sisters bakery an easy 5 minute walk from the Cottage. Overall we enjoyed our stay. My only negative was no blackout curtains and it stayed light outside till 1-2am and i like sleeping in darkness. New curtains and I think this cottage would be perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and location

It was a great property and location, walking distance to the water and shops / restaurants. It was as clean and well appointed as it could be for the age, location and allowing dogs. The owner was helpful and easy to contact.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small but cute

Beds were comfortable, but there was no comfortable place to sit inside. It rained one of the days we were there, and we spent a lot of time inside. The toilets were very low and difficult to use as we are in our seventies. It would have been much easier with a grab bar. The house was nicely decorated and had all the dishes and utensils you would need. There was even coffee in the fridge - thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy home with beautiful views

Great house with a lot of character in a good location, close to the Homer spit. Close to hiking trails and wonderful coffee/pastry shop. Check-in was easy and house was clean upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

danielle c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Plenty of sleeping space and a great location, close to food, shops, and a short drive to the Homer Spit
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family house

We enjoyed the Sea Gypsy so much we returned for a second year. Connie is a great host and responsive to all our questions/needs. The house accommodated our family age ranges of 5-73 yrs old with bathroom on each level and plenty of sleeping space. Our kids loved the second floor family area. We love the decks and ability to cut out some quiet time for the younger kids on the second or first floor when needed. The kids had a nice space to run around in the yard as well. The location is great! We were able to walk down to Beluga Slough in just a couple minute. Bishops beach was just a couple more. We also enjoyed visiting Islands and Ocean Center for Bird Festival activities. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora C., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Spacious

We were thrilled when we step into this townhouse: spacious with lots of windows and a great view (except for the semi trailer parked across the street). The only thing I missed having was a washer and dryer. Walking distance to restaurants and a few shops and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022