Historic - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Carolyn's suite - Kachemak

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Homer, AK

Homer Spit9 min drive
Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing9 min drive
Homer, AK (HOM)10 min drive
Homer Harbor14 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Extra Guest Beds

2 Double Futons

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Spare Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spare Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Historic - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Carolyn's suite

The panoramic view of Kachemak Bay from Turkington Estate's private 28 acres is one of the most breathtaking views you can experience while visiting Homer. Grewingk Glacier, Poots Peak, Gull Island, the Homer Spit and more; they're all visible!

Guests might enjoy going for a stroll around the property exploring the various flora that grows wild, picking a snack of wild raspberries from the raspberry patch in the late summer and fall, sit out on the deck and watch the sun set in the late summer evenings or read the diary entries and view photos from the Turkington family's adventures to Alaska in Model A's from Connecticut 70 years ago.

The Turkington's are 4th Generation Alaskans/Homerites and we love the last frontier. We're thrilled you stopped by our website to learn more about the Estate. We hope you'll choose to spend part of your Alaskans adventure with us!

Property manager

Joyce Turkington

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

• Check-in time is 3PM. Check-in & Out Times -------- Check in is at 3pm Checkout is at 10am Arrival -------- You may let yourself into the rental any time after the 3pm check-in time. The day of your arrival we will send you a notification via Air bnb with instructions on how to unlock/gain access to the rental. If you're from out of the country and won't have cellular access, we will also supply you with our wifi username and password. Simply log on to our wireless internet when you arrive, check your Air bnb messages and you'll see the instructions on how to unlock/gain access to the rental. Pets/Smoking -------- The rental is a pet free non smoking unit. Noise -------- You'll be staying in the upstairs unit of the rental. You may have guests on the bottom level so please be courteous and try to keep the noise to a respectable level. Cleanliness -------- There is a dishwasher, washer and dryer and cleaning supplies for your convenience. Our family manages and cleans the rental ourselves. Anything you can do to help us keep the house clean and tidy for the next guest is greatly appreciated. When you're finished with your dishes, if you would kindly place them in the sink or hand wash them and place them on the drying rack that would be greatly appreciated. There's also a laundry hamper in the laundry room where you can discard towls or linens which need to be cleaned. Trash -------- When the trash becomes full during your stay, simply place the trash in the outside trash bin and we will haul it away as needed. Water Usage -------- We have our water hauled so any amount of conservation is greatly appreciated. Departure -------- Checkout time is 10am. When leaving the rental, any tidying up after yourself that you can do is greatly appreciated. Anything you can do will ensure we have time to prepare the rental for our next guest and will go a long ways towards a positive review. As always we can't thank you enough for choosing to stay with us, we hope you have an enjoyable stay!

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Homer

Located in Homer, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Wynn Nature Center and Eveline State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pratt Museum and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Homer, AK

What's nearby

Homer Spit - 9 min drive
Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 9 min drive
Bishop's Beach - 12 min drive
Homer Harbor - 14 min drive
Wynn Nature Center - 14 min drive

Getting around

Homer, AK (HOM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Swell Taco - 15 min drive
Fat Olive's Restaurant - 12 min drive
Glacier Drive In Cafe - 14 min drive
Fresh Catch Cafe - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Carolyn's suite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Carolyn's suite?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Carolyn's suite?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic - Private 28 Acres - 180° Ocean View! - Carolyn's suite located?

Located in the heart of Homer, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead, Homer Spit and Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. Ptarmigan Arts and Homer Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

10 Aug 2019

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

Unbelievably wonderful stay

The property was exactly as advertised and much more when we actually arrived. Joyce and Alan were so welcoming and friendly and were there to answer any questions we had. The house is immaculate and very comfortable with magnificent views over the water. It was very quiet and just a short drive from Homer center. We would love to return and would recommend the property anyone wanting a wonderful, relaxing experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

sonja r.

12 Aug 2023

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

Excellent place

Very homey place with outstanding view of the bay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rena R.

30 July 2023

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

Homer Hideaway

Incredible views! Lots of space and easy access to Homer for our family. Needed to do some remote work and wifi was not very strong. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

19 June 2023

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

View!

The view is amazing! It was also very clean and well appointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hong

13 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The house is roomy, clean, beautifully decorated. Breath taking views of the Homer Spit and the Kachmek Bay State Park

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joyce Turkington

Hi, we're the Turkington family. We're 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation Alaskans. Our father/grandfather Robert Turkington first came to Alaska in 1946 in Model A's all the way from Hartford Connecticut. The military was still punching in a road through Canada so that they could get vital supplies to Alaska to defend her from the Japanese who had invaded the Aleutian Islands. With his military permit granted to him to travel the road, he struggled through muddy mucky roads all the way to Alaska. He eventually made his way down the Kenai Peninsula to Homer and fell in love. He soon returned to Connecticut, married our mother/grandmother Carolyn and moved her back to Homer. Back then there wasn't much here and you had to be a real pioneer to make a living. He eventually purchased 300 acres in homer just out east end road where the Turkington Estate resides today. This is where we all grew up and spent most of our lives and continue to live and play to this day.

Bob and Carolyn's children and grandchildren now care for 28 acres of some of the last land owned by Bob and Carolyn. They are as follows:

Bob and Carolyn's eldest son and his wife
Alan and Joyce Turkington

Their eldest daughter and her husband Joy and Jason Huffman and their 4 children Braden, Riley, Kyern and Tegan.

Their Eldest Son Scott and his wife Hester Turkington and their Daughter Juneau

Their youngest daughter Treva Huff

And their youngest son Matthew Turkington

We're excited to share our one of a kind Alaskan experience and to help others have their own Alaskan adventure! If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us! We look forward to you staying with us!

Why they chose this property

Turkington Estate is part of the last remaining acres of Bob and Carolyn Turkington's original 360 Acre Dairy Farm they bought. Bob first came to Alaska in 1946. He drove from Hartford Connecticut in Model A's and eventually found his way down to Homer. He fell in love and knew this is where he wanted to live. He soon returned to Connecticut, married Carolyn and brought her back to Homer in 1948. The Estate is now in the care of Bob and Carolyn's eldest son Alan, wife Joyce, their 4 children and 5 grandchildren.

Turkington Estate's B&B was Bob and Carolyn's home which the family has converted into a Rental for guests to experience this unique property. The home has been separated into an upstairs and downstairs unit. This listing is for the upstairs unit of the home,which gives you over 1500 sq ft of living space. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large living room, full kitchen, dinning area, laundry room, front balcony, and a spacious back deck!

The way the sun plays off of the snow covered mountain peaks, glaciers and clouds across the bay, you'll have a front row seat to some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets Alaska has to offer.
Grewink Glacier, Poots Peak, Gull Island, the Homer Spit and more, they're all visible from the Estate. Through the summer months it's not uncommon to see a mamma moose and her young stroll through the property, an eagle soar overhead in search of a meal or have a flock of Sandhill Crane land in the field and forage for food with their young.

Guests might enjoy going for a stroll around the property exploring the various flora that grows wild, picking a snack of wild raspberries from the raspberry patch in the late summer and fall, sit out on the deck and watch the sun set in the late summer evenings or read Carolyn's diary entries and view photos from the Turkington family's adventures to Alaska in Model A's from Connecticut 70 years ago.

The Turkington's are 4th Generation Alaskans/Homerites and we love the last frontie

What makes this property unique

The panoramic view of Kachemak Bay from Turkington Estate's private 28 acres is one of the most breathtaking views you can experience while visiting Homer. Grewingk Glacier, Poots Peak, Gull Island, the Homer Spit and more; they're all visible!