The Crane’s Rest B&B is a beautiful home at the end of a long gravel road high up in the hills above Kachemak Bay. It offers clean, comfortable rooms, warm hospitality and panoramic views of the water and distant mountains. Ideal for a small family is the Puffin Suite, which consists of a queen bed and two twin beds, divided into two beautifully decorated bedrooms with a shared bathroom in between. A hearty homemade breakfast is served each morning, preferably on the large deck, where you can enjoy the distant views or watch for a moose or crane in the yard.

The B&B is 7 miles from Homer, in a quiet and secluded rural area. It’s an easy drive into town, where you can park and walk to a number of restaurants and attractions. Head for the old town area to play on Bishop’s Beach and walk the nature trail through the wetlands to the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. Kids can learn about the variety of sea animals in Kachemak Bay and surrounding preserves. After that, drive out onto the Homer Spit to explore the quirky shops along the harbor. Homer is the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World, and this is the place to find a fishing charter to try your hand at catching one. There are also whale watching cruises, kayak rentals, bear viewing flights and more. The quiet and isolated Crane’s Rest B&B is a great place from which to start your daily adventures during your family vacation to Homer.