A Rosy Outlook Bed and Breakfast

5245 Thompson Drive
Homer Alaska 99603
USA

http://www.arosyoutlook.org/

Phone: +1-907-235-2424
Cellular: +1-907-299-1024

General Information

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.

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 Amenities: 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

Property 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
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Homestay Bed and Breakfast
  • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

Property 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)

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: 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

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