Homer, Alaska
Playful Ravens is an elegant family home with 'heart enriching' views from most windows, it's expansive deck and hot tub. Located 12 minutes from downtown Homer, this retreat gives you quick access to everything Homer has to offer. Four spacious bedrooms give you ample privacy and room to spread out. A movie room with comfortable couch and loads of books is a great place to catch the latest Netflix, or to visit with family and friends in our four person Sauna. The kitchen is a cook's dream. All Clad pans, convection oven, and a large fridge/freezer make this a great place to cook memorable meals during your stay in Homer! Hopefully you will have luck fishing and bring home the main course yourself!!
A huge fire pit graces the side yard, perfect for a cozy bonfire around which to share drinks and memories during your time at Playful Ravens.
We call the home Playful Ravens because the air currents surrounding the bluff that this home sits on create the perfect spot for birds to soar and to play on the breezes. We regularly see Eagles, Ravens, and Hawks swirling on the updrafts.
The Master Suite has an incredibly comfortable king sized bed, a large bathroom and glass block/tiled shower area with two shower heads, a north-facing balcony large enough for sitting, plus a lovely, lofted reclining area with a love seat and chair facing the remarkable views of Homer, the Homer Spit with a flat screen Smart TV if you ever tire of the view. There is also a Water Rower rowing machine if you need to catch a quick and effective workout during your stay.
On the main floor with the Dining Room, Living Room, and Kitchen there is a bedroom with a full sized bed Murphy Bed and a full bath with a tub/shower. The lower level has two bedrooms with queen sized log frame beds, the movie room - a large room with a sleeper sofa and a wall of bookshelves, and the laundry. The lower-level bathroom has a toilet, a urinal, a sink and a shower. Our home has in floor heating and a Blaze King wood stove.
The spacious deck has an expansive view, with four adirondack chairs and a hot tub to help you enjoy it. There is also a grill located on the deck off the kitchen.
Summer visitors regularly see bear, moose, sandhill cranes, and eagles at our home.
There are lovely hiking trails only minutes away.
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We had an amazing time in this beautiful home! It felt so comfy and cozy that we never wanted to leave! The deck with the hot tub is so relaxing at the end of the day, the kids loved relaxing it in too! We saw a Moose with 2 babies right off of the deck on numerous occasions. This home had plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy! Paula and Becky were great to work with! They checked in with me a couple times to make sure everything was going well. We all hope to be back soon!
We were very happy with our stay. The house is as advertised. Keep in mind that the master is a loft, no doors for privacy or blackout shades for the long days. Everything was great, even when we needed batteries for the tv remote, manager showed up with new ones. ? The view could not be any better, gorgeous!!
From the minute we walked into this beautiful cabin we felt at home. We had been on the road for over a week staying in random hotels and frightening places. We felt like we won the jackpot! Everything we could possibly want was right there!! We just brought in groceries and prepared wonderful meals in the fully stocked kitchen. My 5 sisters and me ranging in age from 72-59 were so comfortable everywhere we sat. We spent most of our days and evenings on the beautiful deck overlooking the most beautiful glacier mountains. The amount of photos I took was incredible. Every last one more beautiful than the next. I loved that sunset was not until after 11 every night. I was nervous to use hot tub as I thought it would be hard to open and close even though the directions were very clear. What a mistake!! We could have spent so much time in there!! What a glorious time was spent in there looking at the mountains. Any question I had was very quickly answered. Thank you, I can’t wait to come back again!
I like it when something can be beautiful without looking like it's in competition with the beauty around it. This home is indeed beautiful but blends with the stunning landscape. We enjoyed the comfort of this home and the breathtaking view. This trip was exactly what we'd hoped for. We will definitely stay here again.
The house was amazing. Kitchen stocked with all equipment you might need. Hot tub big and relaxing. Greeted by a moose and her babies one day in the driveway. Fishing and bear watching, even with rain, were fun and great. Birdwatching was good.
This house is AMAZING!! You will not be disappointed in anything when you choose to stay here. The owners are the best and they offer wonderful management services. The views are breathtaking and there is so much to do in Homer, AK.
A great place to stay, relax and refresh. Wonderful amenities and beautiful views! Clean with all the comforts of home. Thank you for an amazing vacation!
We have stayed in so many VRBO rentals, but the view from this cabin is just the best. We drove up and were overcome with excitement, stepping on the deck gave us chills. We stayed on the deck looking at the view for the whole first day. This house was perfect for our group of 8, ranging from 7 to 70. It was so comfortable, had everything we needed. Hope to visit again sometime soon!
This home had everything we needed for our time in Homer. Very clean, with all the amenities and had a fantastic view of the mountains and the spit.
This was an important trip for us so we rented more than a year ahead. Paula was great. She answered all of our questions and provided great info on local restaurants and which vendors and guides we should use. The house was beautiful with plenty of room for our 3 couples, and every amenity you could want. The view is even more amazing than the pictures show. We have used Vrbo for 10 years and this was our best experience yet.
I have stayed in many VRBOs but this property by far exceeded my expectations. You will never find this view anywhere else in the world. The property is far enough our of town to be quiet and restful. Sitting in the hot tub with that kind of view is once in a lifetime. If I could give this property 10 stars I would. The house itself is perfectly decorated and well equipped with all necessary essentials. The sauna is high quality with a touchscreen control and easy to use. The property owner is friendly and accommodating and is willing to answer all your many questions you may have about Alaska and her property. Very well organized with most drawers labeled and even left us s'more supplies to make over the fire pit. I wish I could've stayed here all summer! A true gem, don't miss out on this incredible property worth every cent!! Thanks for sharing your home with us Paula and Jon. Have a great summer! I will definitely be back.
We loved our stay! The property manager was extremely helpful and super timely in her responses! The view and the hot tub were huge hits!! We absolutely loved it!! Great space for our family and extended family!
The location and the property were amazing. The owner and manager were extremely helpful when we needed something. The hot tub and sauna were awesome. We had a moose come into the yard a few times. We had a few issues with the lack of linens and towels which were quickly rectified. The pullout couch and the Murphy bed weren't very comfortable, and the kids slept on the floor on the mattresses from those beds. If you're ok with that then I'd recommend staying here, it does sleep 6 extremely comfortable and would be PERFECT.
The home was perfect. Three generations spent three nights and didn’t want to leave. Enjoyed the fire pit and wood, balconies, hot tub, sauna, lovely furniture and good beds. Hope to return some day.
The views from this property are amazing!! Gorgeous view of the Homer spit and mountains. Enjoyed the hot tub on the front deck.
You will not find a nicer place in Alaska. The Views are stunning, Moose walking in yard every morning. The host was warm, kind and friendly. We will be back. Better than Excellent!
From the beginning of booking the reservation, the homeowner Paula was extremely accommodating and helpful.. She even mailed us (with notes) months in advance of our stay things to do in the area. I knew my family would be in good hands.. We had a minor hiccup with our check in, (no fault of home owners)but the home owners quickly responded and resolved our issues to our satisfaction. They truly treat you like an extension of their family while staying here.. The views are breathtaking and the home has all you need. It was a very relaxing vacation and my son even walked away with 106lb halibut from the trip! We will most definitely stay here again! This is truly a 5 star property
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