Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Historic Home - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Bob's Suite is a vacation-home stay in Homer, Alaska, set on the Turkington Estate’s private 28 acres in the city center and near the beach. The headline feature is a panoramic, 180° view over Kachemak Bay, with sightlines described to landmarks such as Grewingk Glacier, Poots Peak, Gull Island, and the Homer Spit. The property also highlights its family history, with diary entries and photos from the Turkington family’s Alaska travels.
Outdoor setting & recreation
Guests can explore the grounds and local flora across the estate’s acreage, and late summer/fall visitors may find a raspberry patch for wild raspberries. A patio/deck area supports sunset viewing, and an outdoor grill adds a simple way to cook and dine outside. Beach access is listed for guests who want time on the shoreline nearby.
In-suite amenities
Bob’s Suite includes a kitchen setup with a microwave and oven/stove for self-catering, along with heating for cooler Homer weather. Connectivity and entertainment amenities include free Wi‑Fi and cable TV. The unit is smoke-free and also supplies practical touches like an ironing board.
Parking & arrival
Free parking is available on site, which is useful for exploring Homer by car. For air travel, Homer Airport is the closest listed airport at about 5.06 km away, with additional regional options including Seldovia Airport (about 30.9 km) and others farther out.
What’s nearby
For dining out, several Homer-area restaurants are within roughly 2–13 km, including Boat Yard Cafe (about 2.2 km), Lil' Tutka Brew Pub (about 6.9 km), and The Chart Room Restaurant (about 9.0 km). The surrounding area also points to Homer Harbor and Homer Golf Course for activities, plus attractions like the Pratt Museum and the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center.
Best for
This suite best fits travelers who want a scenic Homer base with a standout, panoramic Kachemak Bay view and room to spread out on a large private estate. It also suits self-caterers and longer stays thanks to the in-suite kitchen (microwave plus oven/stove), free parking, and reliable basics like heating and Wi‑Fi.
Travel tips
Plan on having a car: free parking is included and dining options are spread across Homer (roughly 2–13 km away). If you’re flying in, Homer Airport is the closest listed option at about 5.06 km. Late summer and fall are highlighted for enjoying the estate’s raspberry patch and long-evening sunset viewing from the patio/deck.
What guests say
Reviews consistently highlight the exceptional Kachemak Bay views as a defining feature of the stay. Guests also emphasize smooth, easy logistics from check-in through check-out and describe the hosts as notably welcoming and helpful. The property’s sense of space is a recurring point, with visitors noting it feels larger than expected and can accommodate groups comfortably. No specific negative themes are reflected in the provided review excerpts.
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