Inn Details

We invite you to enjoy awesome views of glaciers, mountains, Kachemak Bay and the Homer Spit during your stay at A Rosy Outlook B&B. Stroll our lush flower gardens that have been featured on Homer Garden Tours. Moose, bear,eagles and song birds are often seen. Enjoy comfy,quiet,private rooms with queen or ex-long twin beds. Third and fourth guests stay for $20 each per night in a separate room. Easy access; only 2 steps, private bath, satellite TV, WiFi,BBQ grill, freezer for your catch,lots of parking,and a full home cooked breakfast. Secluded location, 1.5 miles from downtown.

Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • 1.5 Miles from downtown
    • Glaciers
    • Homer Spit
    • Airport
    • Countryside
    • Mountains
    • Oceanside
    • Small town
  • Nearest major city: Homer, AK (1 miles east)
  • Directions to property:
    Drive South into Homer on the Sterling Highway. Turn Left at the Lake Street stop light (it's the only stoplight).
    Continue to the flashing red light on Pioneer Avenue. Turn Right. Pioneer Avenue now becomes East End Road. Drive 1.5 miles on East End Road. Turn Left on Thompson Drive. Follow the road about 1/3 mile to the end where you will find A Rosy OutLook B&B at 5245 Thompson Drive
  • Nearest major airport: Anchorage, AK (ANC) 220 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Drive South on the New Seward highway. Turn right at the Seward cut-off and continue driving on the Sterling Highway until you arrive in Homer.
  • Meeting places:
    • Airport

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 2 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is $ 99.00
  • Double occupancy rate is $ 120.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Alarm clock
  • Ceiling fans
  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Library
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • Turndown Service
  • Wi-Fi
  • On Site
  • BBQ grill
  • Board games
  • CD player
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • DVD Player
  • Piano
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • VCR
  • Videos
  • Washer/dryer
  • Other Amenitites
  • Easy access-Ground level
  • Boat Parking
  • Gear Storage
  • Freezer for your catch
  • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 7AM to 9AM
    • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Non-alcoholic beverage
    • Special meals available: As needed, To Go for earlybirds, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
    • Our signature dish is Rhubarb Muffins
      We offer a wide variety of locally grown foods when available. Home made jams, jellies, birch syrup, blueberry and raspberry pancakes and waffles, salmon quiche, reindeer sausage and home baked goodies such as rhubarb muffins are examples of what we serve.

    Policies

    • No minimum stay required
    • Smoking is allowed outside only
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Children are welcome
    • No childcare is provided
    • Deposit amount required (One night's deposit required. Credit Card guarentees reservation.Checks must reach us no more that 10 days after booking.)
    • Closed: November ,December,January, February
    • Check in time is after 4 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
    • Cancellations:
      Deposit is non- refundable with less than 10 days notice prior to arrival date. Full refund before that.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • Alaska Travel Industry Association
      • Bed & Breakfast Association of Alaska
      • Homer Bed & Breakfast Association
      • Homer Chamber of Commerce
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Discounts available:
     10%Active militaryMinimum stay: 2 days
     10%Longer staysMinimum stay: 7 days

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Rosie and Erless Burgess
      Erless and Rosie Burgess are long time Alaskans who have lived and worked all over the state. Erless is a retired carpentar and Rosie a former Home Ec Teacher. Our pastimes include fishing, snow machining, hunting and gardening. We enjoy sharing our Alaskan experiences with our guests.
    • The innkeepers speak: English
    • Pet(s) on the property: 0

    Area Attractions

    Art Galleries, Beach, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Russian Villages, Tide Pooling, Bear and Moose viewing, Volcanoes, Halibut, Salmon Fishing Charters, Eagle, Crane, Song Bird watching, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ski area, Winery

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Islands and Oceans National Reserve Headquarters, Pratt Museum, Center for Coastal Studies, Volcano Observation, Garden Tours, Most westerly highway point, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe trails, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Water sports

    Contact Information


    A Rosy Outlook Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast
    A Rosy Outlook Bed and Breakfast, Homer, AK - Inn
    A Rosy Outlook Bed and Breakfast
    5245 Thompson Drive
    Homer, AK 99603
    USA
    Phone: +1-907-235-2424
    Cellular: +1-907-299-1024
    Innkeeper(s)
    Rosie and Erless Burgess
    Rates:
    $99 - $120
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    Photo Album

    The Fireweed Room features a comfy queen bed with premium mattress,memory foam topper and luxurious linens guarenteed to give you a restful night sleep. The room also has a small desk and chair with an area to hang clothing.The Pine Cone Room features two extra long twin beds. Each has a deluxe mattress and memory foam topper for added comfort. The room also has a custom made pine bench and shelf unit for hanging clothes. It also has a private entrance.
    Enjoy a full home cooked breakfast in our dining room as you watch the sun rise over Kachemak Bay and the Grewink Glacier. Our breakfasts specialize in locally grown products such as birch syrup, reindeer sausage, blueberry and raspberry pancakes and waffles as well as rhubarb muffins.This is the view looking out the windows from our comman livingroom area. Three large floor to ceiling windows bring in awesome views of Kachemak Bay, the Homer Spit,several glaciers andthe Kenai Mountain Range. Countless flower varieties fill the surrounding yard and gardens.
    Relax on one of our spacious decks. Enjoy spectacular views of Kachemak Bay, several glaciers in the Kenai Mountain Range,and the Homer Spit. Stroll the beautiful flower filled paths and really enjoy all the beauty Alaska has to offer. Enjoy magnificent vista's at every turn here at A Rosy Outlook B&B. This photo is taken near our front entrance.The Homer Spit and the Kenai Mountain Range is in the background.
    Black bears are sometimes seen at A Rosy Outlook B&B. This photo was taken last July in our driveway. Many Eagles soar above A Rosy Outlook B&B where the play in the updrafts created by the hill we live on.
    We have lived at this location for 20 years. Every year Momma moose has babies on our property and brings her young for us to enjoy nearly every day. These twins were born in May 2008.One day last year we saw triplets.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Animal viewing
    • Beautiful flower gardens
    • Bird watching
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Christian Travel
    • Economical rates
    • Excellent views
    • Family Travel
    • Gourmet food
    • Luxury
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast
    • Homestay Bed and Breakfast
    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Ranch
    • Built in 1989
    • Opened for business in 2008
    • Restored / Remodeled in 2009
    • Access for the disabled is limited
    • Parking available (Room for boat or RV)