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The Lookout

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Interior
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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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 Lookout

Perched on a bluff with 180 deg views of Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay. In the backdrop, Alaska’s Ring of Fire volcanos, Augustine, Iliamna, Redoubt, and Mnt. Douglas. Privacy of 2 acres of outdoor entertainment and only 2 minutes from Homer’s nightlife, fine dining, shops, and art galleries. Comfortable for parties up to 6 and cozy enough for a couples getaway. 1200 sq ft open concept home perfect for socializing and entertaining indoors or out. Breath-taking views from every room to watch ships, fishing boats, whales, eagles, and other wildlife. The home is located on a bluff, the edge is protected by fencing.
Only minutes from the Diamond Creek Trailhead and beach park. Turning left off the Sterling Highway across from Diamond Ridge Road is the access to this trail. You can park here and add a mile or so to your hike or drive down to the trailhead. The trail will lead you through the forest, alders, and tall grass meadows along the bluff before descending to the beach.

Property manager

Lauran

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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About the area

Map
Diamond Ridge, AK

What's nearby

  • Diamond Creek State Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bishop's Beach - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 16 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Homer Spit - 16 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fat Olive's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Kannery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lookout pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lookout?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lookout?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lookout located?

Situated in Homer, this chalet is within 3 miles (5 km) of Diamond Creek State Recreation Area, Baycrest Trailhead and Rogers Loop Trailhead. Pratt Museum and Bunnell Street Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Lookout Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Lekar

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

What a view!

We had a relaxing stay. The Lookout offers comfort and exciting views! Our hosts were very accessible and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg k.

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

Quiet enjoyable stay near homer

The place was easy to find. Communication with the host was awesome. Location was perfect from being close to Homer and a great view of the water. We have no complaints about this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carmel b.

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

Great Stay!

Beautiful view! Home felt private and comfortable! So nice to have a washer and dryer. Great location. But... it's all about the view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great views

Nice property with everything we needed. Outstanding views of the bay and close to Homer. Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff&Melissa W.

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

Amazing!

The Lookout is an amazing place to stay while visiting the wonderful city of Homer, AK. Can't say enough about the beautiful views, great location and fantastic amenities at this fabulous house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Great Views

Spent a lot of time just enjoying the views and the quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Randy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Tho Lookout

We enjoyed the stay and it was clean.The location was great but the house could use some updating and the yard/deck maintained better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

WOW

The views are amazing. It's quiet. A great place to relax. The house is very comfortable. We would all like to come back for a longer stay just to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Beautiful views

Fantastic views of Kachemak Bay and the surrounding mountains. Perfect place for 3 couples traveling together as each couple had their own bed with a king bed. Enjoyed sitting at the table watching the boats go by. Awesome views from the bedrooms. Saw sandhill cranes in the yard
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew & La Verne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

LOOKOUT A NICE COZY HOME

Lookout is a nice cozy 2 level home. It has all the amenities you need to relax while in Homer Alaska area. The view is great, with the exception of windows needing cleaned and perhaps a sir the seals leak to get a clear view …the sun peeping in keeps the cabin warm n cozy. If you like storms this home is for you…the view of the various mountains and bay is beautiful. Moose like to roam the yard and if the weather permits you can have a fire outside in the lovely pit area. The host is very easy to reach and stay in contact with before and during your stay. Like any home that’s notes you can find things that may be a negative, but really this home satisfies our needs and was a delight to find and have the opportunity to stay in. The host has a cooler, boots, bbq and other amenities if you go fishing or out about to use. We would reserve this home agin if the need arises to be in Homer again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul D., Santa Cruz, CA

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

Amazing Views and Thoughtful Touches

This location gives you a 270 degree view of the bay. The house itself was immaculately clean and fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. The best VRBO rental we've ever experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Wonderful Views

Very comfortable home, nice appliances and artistic touches. But of course the views are everything. Whether outside on the deck, inside in the bedrooms, or just sitting at the kitchen table, the views are fantastic. Sunrises, sunsets, and eagles in between. Unforgettable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Amazing

A little mix up on the address and ended up in the wrong house but that was quickly resolved. Lauren is an amazing host. We had issues with the water our first day and lauren was on it right away, she even provided a case and 6 gallons of drinking water. The property had amazing veiws. The only bad was the dining room window, the 10 pm sun shines right in your face while sitting on the couch, even with the pull down tinted shade. We will definitely rent this property again when we are ready to visit the Homer area again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel Q.

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

Beautiful home

Our stay was amazing. The home was well kept and clean. There was an issue with the electrical down stairs. A lot of lights and outlets were not workin - we did notified the owner. Other than that the stay was beyond what we expected. The views cannot be matched. We’re planing on coming back in a year or two and I will definitely look into staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lauran and her home are truly amazing! She’s very responsive to messages and she cares about her guests and their experience! The views are spectacular from inside and outside the home! We saw a bald eagle and Mt. Redoubt from the deck. Mosquitos were non existent as we were able to enjoy bbq’ing, socializing, and a nice fire in the back yard. Be sure to bring firewood! Lauran has a lot covered: matches, binoculars, bear spray, even a Bluetooth speaker! I’d definitely rent Lauran’s place again! Her home is located 10-15 min from Homer and is in a nice neighborhood. I always felt safe!

6/10 Okay

Michelle C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, but not what was expected

We enjoyed the home, but had concerns with some of the amenities. Due to the unseasonably hot summer the house was very difficult to keep ventilated. There was no screens in the windows so when opening we had to be extra cautious with the kiddos, and could not keep the bugs out. All the flowering trees attracted bees so it was a challenge. Also, the neighbors dogs jumped in and out of the downstairs windows. We would rate the cleanliness at a two as there were bugs in all the window sills and cobwebs throughout the upstairs. The online description was misleading as it pertained to community involvement. We thought we would be much closer to the downtown area. The description stated it was 2 minutes away; it is more a 15 minute drive. Also, the picture shows a rocky beach where we thought we would have beach access, and sadly this was not the case. Concluding thoughts, the house has beautiful views and maybe the above concerns would be different on a cold Alaskan day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

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

Awesome!

What a great place to stay! The views and house are fabulous! I would defiantly stay again and recommend anyone to stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

The Lookout

The house was fantastic and the view was exceptional!! Very clean and fully stocked. We had a wonderful time. I would book it again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Heaven on Earth!

The Lookout exceeded our expectations! The house is so well stocked and equipped with everything you could need. Bedrooms are amazingly comfortable, black out blinds are truly appreciated!! The deck was such a great place to gather and relax. The grounds were beautifully maintained and bursting with colors of the season and last but of course not last, the views were magnificent!! On a clear day we could see 5 volcanoes!! Great location close to Homer and the spit but far enough away from all the distractions. The Lookout is a magical location, we will cherish those memories forever.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Adorable place with amazing views

Did not disappoint! Have done lots of VRBOs and this one was great! Loved the quietness and views, lots of extras for convenience from BBQ to ice cooler to cooking spices- had everything we needed to come and relax and cook our fresh caught fish after a long day on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Love the Lookout

Our family had a wonderful time at The Lookout! The views were amazing, the property was well-maintained, and loved the king beds in every bedroom. 10/10!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuchi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view is wonderful! It was trip to remember. Staying in the lookout made it more special.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randall R.

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

Spectacular Views, Great home

This was a very nice home on a bluff with amazing views of Cook Inlet. The house was spotlessly clean, the king beds were very comfortable with great sheets and pillows, and there was plentiful hot water and good water pressure. The washer and dryer worked great. A clarification: This house is definitely not "2 minutes from Homer". It is 7.5 miles (15 minutes by car) to Homer Brewing Company in town (go there!), and 11.5 miles (20 minutes by car) to the Salty Dawg. Not an issue for us, but if you really want a place 2 minutes to town, this isn't it. The views across the sound are great, but because of the dense plant growth all around, you can't see the bluff or the beach (you don't really get a sense that you are on top of a cliff). Maybe the aerial/drone photos gave us slightly different expectations. Overall, a great place to stay and we would stay again. We recommend this to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Anniversary trip

Great time in homer. Views were amazing. Yard is overgrown from when pictures were taken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021