Homer, Alaska Short Term Rental Regulations
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Reviewed by Derick Hargrave
Last updated August 23, 2023
Homer Short-Term Rental Regulations
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Short Term City Rating5.4
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Competition
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Real Estate Cost
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STR Regulations
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Seasonality
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Rental Rates
7.0
Homer, Alaska Quick Stats
Short-term rentals have gained a lot of traction in the last few years. The trends and statistics of this sector are constantly changing, and having access to accurate data is essential for making sound investment decisions.
- Population
- 5,522
- STR License Required
- No
- Tourist Season
- County
- Kenai Peninsula
- Airports
- Homer Airport (HOM)
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
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Review the popular activities that hosts include in their property positing in Homer.
The most popular local and regional landmarks hosts usually include in their Airbnb or Vrbo property listings.
Explore nightly rates that hosts list their properties and the average fees for pets and additional guests.
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What makes Homer a great place to invest?
Homer is a popular tourist destination and has many attractions, amenities, and outdoor activities including:
- The Homer Spit - an eight-mile long sand spit that extends into Kachemak Bay with views of mountains and water
- The Homer Harbor - a deep natural harbor that provides protection for fishing vessels and other small craft
- Dolly's House - a historic house museum that was once home to Dolly Madison
- Homer Community Theater - hosts performances from local artists
- Homer Farmers Market - every Saturday from May through October with over 65 vendors selling fresh produce, meats, art goods, and more
Homer Nearby Cities
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65 miles away
- Rating: 5.2
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136 miles away
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The most common terms hosts include in their listings for Homer, Alaska
Common terms for Homer short term rental listings.
When potential guests are scrolling through listings on Airbnb, they’re looking for certain essential information to help them decide if your property is the right fit for their needs. As a host, ensuring that your listing includes all the relevant information that guests will be looking for is vital.
Some of the must-have elements of a property description include:
- Location: Guests will want to know where your property is located in relation to popular attractions, public transportation, and other points of interest.
- Amenities: What amenities does your property offer? Be sure to list all features guests can access, such as a pool, hot tub, parking, etc.
- Informative: The average listing in Homer has a description approximately 1,234 words long. Make sure yours is long enough to describe your property but doesn't require your potential guest to read a novel.
After reviewing more than 745 listings in Homer, we've consolidated the most common terms on the word cloud. The larger text represents a term that is used more often. The top ten mentioned terms are Homer, Cabin, View, Kachemak Bay, Deck, Beach, Town, Beautiful, Hot tub, and Alaska.
What are the most popular tourist activities in Homer?
Whether renting a house, an apartment, or a room, you should include popular tourist activities in your posting. The most common choices mentioned on property listings in Homer involve Boating, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, and Whale Watching. When you write your listing, have a section with recommended activities near the property to give your guests an idea of what is available.
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Boating
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Hiking
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Wildlife Viewing
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Kayaking
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Whale Watching
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Museums
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Mountain Biking
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Eco Tourism
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Cross Country Skiing
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Marina
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Winery Tours
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Hunting
Local Attractions
What attractions do hosts highlight to guests?
There are quite a few popular attractions in Homer, including Kenai Fjords National Park, Homer Spit, Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, . Below we've included the most popular local and regional landmarks hosts usually include in their Airbnb or Vrbo property listings. Many hosts like to show off lesser-known regional landmarks visitors might not have heard of.
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Local Landmark
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Homer Spit
Included on nearly all listings
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Local Landmark
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Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
Included on nearly all listings
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Regional Landmark
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Kenai Fjords National Park
Included on 64% of listings
What’s the weather like in Homer, Alaska?
The weather is generally milder than the national average, with an average high temperature of around 45°, while the average low is about 34°. The rainfall is much heavier, averaging about 36 inches per year, compared to the national average of about 27 inches. Snowfall can be rather heavy, averaging less than 32 inches per year. The humidity levels in Homer are generally lower than the national average, and the city tends to be a bit cloudy for most of the year.
Winter
December through February
23° Low 32° High
Spring
March through May
32° Low 44° High
Summer
June through August
48° Low 59° High
Fall
September through November
34° Low 45° High
Cities Near Homer
Homer, Alaska, is located in Kenai Peninsula County. Some cities that are located nearby include:
