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THE GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE

Vacation home in Homer with kitchen and patio

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The Garden Shed, located in Homer's Old Town District, is a charming cottage that offers easy access to local galleries and restaurants. Stroll along the beach or explore nearby coffee shops and bakeries with the convenience of being within walking distance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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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 GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE

The Garden Shed is a lovely cottage located in Homer's Old Town District.
The Garden Shed is fully handicapped accessible with a ramp and grab bars in the bathroom and in the shower. Walking distance to galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, bakery, and THE BEACH!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Call or Text as you prepare to leave. If you are checking out prior to 10 AM Please text your departure time. It helps us schedule our cleaning. Thank you!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
$500 CHARGE IF SMOKING OCCURS INDOORS

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 Shed A Homer Seaside Homer
THE Garden Shed A Homer Seaside Cottage
THE GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE Homer
THE GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Bunnell Street Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bunnell Street Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bishop's Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is THE GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE located?

Located in the heart of Homer, this vacation home is steps from Bunnell Street Arts Center and Bunnell Street Gallery. Bishop's Beach and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

THE GARDEN SHED - A HOMER SEASIDE COTTAGE Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Seaside Cottage. Everything was clean and it worked great for our two small kids. We enjoyed be able to walk to the beach and restaurants. We definitely will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, short walk to the beach and downtown. Quiet area. Host was very responsive. Property just as described. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas S.

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

Great location

Loved it. Clean property and great host. Got to love being close to the bakery and Bishops Beach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

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

Great Location!

Cozy, Clean and within walking distance to many places to eat. Great little spot. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

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

Lovely Spot

Three nights in this cottage was spent relaxing, walking the beach and cooking seafood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

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

Perfect location

Love this spot so close to amazing birding and beach time. Second tome we have chosen this particular spot and will do so again. Delicious food within walking distance. We were down for the Kachemak Shorebird Festival and appreciated the ease of being near so many things. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Great Little Chalet by the Beach

We enjoyed the cute little cottage with a great location to downtown Homer. The communication was excellent and check in and out process was simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Excellent location

The location is perfect, there are several dining choices within walking distance and the beach access is just a few blocks away. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammi H.

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

Homer weekend

Our family had a fantastic visit. Connie was very easy to work with and the location was excellent. We hope to come back for another lovely weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy A.

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

Perfect basecamp

We had a very nice stay in Homer that was conveniently walking distance to restaurants, beach, hiking trails, shops, and a short drive to the spit. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Comfort

Beautiful view. Close to activities we are interested in. Restaurants and grocery nearby. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

Everything was good!

It’s not often everything is so good…booking process, fair price, communication, location, comfort level and cleanliness…bedroom, bathroom, kitchen setup…what else to say? Nothing was missing…needed nothing else. Had a wonderful time and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Euphemia A.

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

Perfect location, and perfect property!

My mom, partner and I loved our stay here! After plans changed of other vacationers, Connie promptly contacted me and informed me that she upgraded us to the Sea Shanty. It was extremely clean, cozy, and had everything you would need, including a very well appointed kitchen! The location is amazing, just steps from Bishops beach. Connie was extremely helpful and friendly, as well as communicative. Will absolutely be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

Family beach get-away

We stayed two nights in this cozy little house. There are three other rentals on same lot. Quiet and peaceful. Easy, short walk to the beach. TV, books and games- but we never used the TV!!! Restaurants in walking distance, short drive to the Spit. Definitely recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

T k.

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

Just what we were looking for

Comfortable cottage with a beautiful beach within walking distance. Quick access to the offerings of Homer and the Homer Spit. Restaurants in the area were great. Fishing for Halibut! Hiking in Kachemak SP/Grewingk Glacier. Bear viewing trip. And sightseeing water taxi around the bay. Then a bit of relaxation at a Norwegian style spa right on the shoreline. Ahhhhh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yulia S.

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

Cute small house in Homer

This is a cute little house in Homer - it's a bit tight for a family of 5, but it worked for us. Two kids shared a bed and one kid slept on the murphy bed in the living room. One of the bedrooms has a door but it doesn't go all the way to the ceiling, so it's more of a little barrier, not quite a room. The location is great, plenty of places to walk to (the crepe place down the street is wonderful and so is the winery), and the Homer Spit is a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our family of four. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

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

Great location.

Cute spacious cabin. Centrally located to several awesome restaurants and cafes. Great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Check in was seamless. We loved the proximity to the beach, a great restaurant and coffe place all on the same road. We had everything we needed in the cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Easy access to the shore

This cottage was the perfect spot to access all that Homer and the surrounding areas had to offer. Our kids loved walking to the beach in the evenings. The gardens were beautiful, this was a great home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

The lovely Garden Shed

Great location in a beautiful garden setting. Very comfortable, well appointed and provided everything we needed. And our host was the best, including suggesting AJ’s restaurant. Excellent choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

george m.

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

TERRIFIC cottage & location!

charming, fully equipped cottage in fantastic “old town” neighborhood in Homer - just perfect in ALL ways - thank you for adding to our Alaska adventures!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy M.

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

Great decor!

Enough space for family. Had everything we needed in the kitchen and bathroom! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrina M.

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

Delightful, can't wait to go back

Second time renting this property, it's a delight! We love it and look forward to our trip, the cottage is cozy and comfy and so close to the beach and bakery. We can't wait to go back soon. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

Fun relaxing

All we needed was a cookie sheet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022