Name: Spyglass Inn
Address: 385 Fairview Ave, Homer, AK 99603, USA, Kenai Peninsula, Kenai Peninsula, Kenai Peninsula, AK 99603, United States of America
Rating: 9

Smoke-free property

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DVD Player

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Free Parking on Premises

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Ptarmigan Arts

Homer Public Library

Bishop's Beach

Bunnell Street Gallery

Homer Airport

Port Graham Airport

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Kenai Peninsula

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park-view

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with-view

annex

basement

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Our family of four with 2 teenagers stayed at the Spyglass Inn for two nights. We had the two rooms on the lower floor, which worked great. We had a private entrance on the lower level that allowed us to come and go, and having the two rooms next to each other was very convenient. One is very spacious, the other a bit smaller but very comfortable. We came to Homer to go flightseeing to see the coastal bears in Lake Clarke (amazing!), and staying with Pat and her husband farmer Bob was a terrific choice. We had to be at the hanger at 6 am, and Pat made us a fabulous breakfast to go, which she placed together with drinks in the downstairs fridge next to our rooms the night before. In addition she set the timer for the coffee maker such that we could have the coffee we so need in the morning. The homemade granola (we got the recipe from Pat!), homemade bars, and sandwiches were terrific and our kids had finished them by the time we reached the hangar. Pat and Bob are very knowledgeable about Homer and are happy to share it, but at the same time they give you all the privacy you want. After coming back from Lake Clarke we ate at the Little Mermaid on the Homer Spit. All four of us agree this was hands down the best meal of our two weeks in Alaska. The restaurant uses farmer Bob’s tomatoes and they were delicious, juicy and full of flavor. Pat’s breakfast for us the second day was an incredible spread of pastries, pies, homemade jams, eggs, bacon, and more. In all a highly enjoyable stay and Diego the poodle was also a hit with our kids.

A wonderful stay

There aren't many lodging options in or around Homer, and most seem to be fairly plain.  The Spyglass is very well located for all activites and offers some partial views of the islands and glaciers.  The rooms and baths are very comfortable and well-appointed; however, the Fireweed room ($145/night) is really too small for a couple unless they have virtually no luggage.  The proprietor, Pat, installed a gas stove rather than baseboard to heat the Fireweed.  The stove takes up so much space that there is only one nightstand beside the bed, one too-big chair and no shelving, dresser or desk.  This might not bother you if you don't mind putting your personal belongings on the floor or window sill or use only an ebook reader.  But the more annoying problem is that the Fireweed is below the kitchen and dining room, and Pat begins to prepare breakfast at 6:45. If you sleep later than that, this room isn't for you.  As for "visiting your aunt," how much you might like Spyglass depends on what you expect from a B&B. There are outside deck sitting areas but no inside living room or other space solely for guests.  Pat's dining room doubles as her office, and her living room is strewn with her personal mail, papers and collectibles.  Pat sat down to eat her breakfast with us, which we do not expect at a B&B.  We expect the proprietor to eat earlier or later and maybe circulate (pour coffee, pass plates, etc.) and chat with us while we sit.  We would rather converse with the other guests.  The breakfast itself is just OK - a decent variety but no special egg dishes, pancake dishes or the like.  Pat offered simply scrambled eggs the first day and oatmeal the second day, along with breads, jams and granola.  Only macadamia milk and plain yogurt are offered for the cereal.

A bit like visiting your aunt

Stayed 3 nights while visiting family in Homer.  Stayed in the small room, agree with prior reviewer, bed was comfortable but not really big enough for 2.  The breakfast made up for the short comings of the room. Who doesn’t love pie for breakfast!  Excellent homemade jam.

Breakfast was the highlight 

We stayed in the smallest room, which was not comfortable for a couple. There was one bedside table with one lamp (what is the other person supposed to do?) and no bureau of any kind, just a closet. There was almost nowhere to move. There was a smell like floral air freshener in the halls— thankfully not in the bedroom. The dedicated bathroom was across the hall. Beautiful quilts, and the breakfast was good. Initially the host seemed almost unwelcoming, but she warmed up over our time there. The location was appealing. 

Good location 

Patrick and I stayed for a week in the Captain's Quarters at the lovely Spyglass Inn. The room is very spacious and lacks for nothing including tea/coffee making facilities, a microwave and small fridge. The enormous king size bed was very comfortable and the outside deck overlooked the lovely garden with views to the water and distant mountains. It's located in the middle of town but in a quiet street so it was very peaceful and a perfect location. Pat is a very gracious host, cooks the most amazing breakfasts and can tell you all about Homer, where to go and what to see and do. We had lengthy chats over breakfast with Pat and her partner Bob who have a terrific sense of humour, so lots of laughs too. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend a stay at the Spyglass Inn if you want a cosy, comfortable home away from home.

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