Kenai Peninsula Suites
Rustic-meets-bougie. Handcrafted Alaskan cabin character with upgraded linens, Smart TVs, and full kitchens. The kind of place couples and small families return to year after year.
The underground den suites (Grotto and Cove) have essentially no cell service — plan ahead if you're expecting important calls.
Why It Matters
One of the few Tablet Hotels properties in Alaska, and the only lodging of this type on the Homer bluffs. The underground den suites (The Grotto and The Cove) are genuinely unique architecture — entered via a spiral staircase from above ground, nearly soundproof, with grass roofs and full ocean views.
Five individually designed cabin suites perched on a 500-foot bluff above Kachemak Bay, just outside Homer, Alaska. The property — formerly Kenai Peninsula Suites, now rebranded as Seafarer at Cliffside — was renovated and upscaled in 2025. The cabins range from subterranean quonset-style dens to a two-story round log yurt. No restaurant, no room service, no concierge desk. But the views of the bay, Augustine and Douglas volcanoes, and the snow-capped Kenai Mountains are genuinely hard to beat.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Mast and Quarter Deck
From USD399 / nightThe most family-friendly option. Upper level (Mast) has a king bed, full kitchen, dining area, electric fireplace, Smart TV, full bathroom, and private covered deck with BBQ. Lower level (Quarter Deck) adds two full beds and a half bath. Stacked washer/dryer is a practical bonus for longer stays. Both levels have separate entrances — useful if traveling with kids.
1 King (upper) + 2 Full Beds (lower)
The Botanist's Bungalow
From USD349 / nightThe most accessible and conventional option on the property — front-door parking, main-level entry, no stairs required for access. King bed with high-end linens, queen sleeper sofa, gas fireplace, rain-head shower, and a full kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, and ice-making fridge. Covered outdoor deck with couch and BBQ. Good choice for anyone with mobility considerations, though the property still does not meet ADA standards overall.
1 King + Queen Sleeper SofaThe Cove
From USD399 / nightTwin to The Grotto — same underground quonset-hut architecture, same spiral staircase entry from the shared rotunda above, separate private access below. Full ocean view from the private lower deck. King bed, full bed, queen sleeper sofa, and full kitchenette. The two den suites are next to each other, making them ideal for two couples or a larger family that wants adjacent privacy.
1 King + 1 Full + Queen Sleeper Sofa
The Grotto
From USD399 / nightAccessed via a spiral staircase from a surface rotunda, the Grotto is recessed into the cliffside in quonset-hut style — think hobbit home meets Alaskan bluff. Nearly soundproof. Full ocean views from the lower deck. Private covered fire pit area, outdoor couch, and BBQ with side burner. Inside: king bed, full bed, queen sleeper sofa, and a kitchenette.
1 King + 1 Full + Queen Sleeper SofaThe Periscope
From USD75 / nightA small treehouse unit built onto a tree trunk — add-on only, must be booked alongside another suite. Two twin beds, no private bathroom (guests use facilities at the suite they've booked). Jules Verne meets Swiss Family Robinson. Kids love it; parents should know unattended children are not permitted here given the staircase access and proximity to the property entrance.
2 Twin BedsThe Puffin Rock Suite
From USD399 / nightThe flagship suite — a two-story round log yurt with a skylight overhead. Lower level has two king beds in the yurt-shaped space; upper level has a living area, queen sleeper sofa, gas fireplace, full bathroom, and kitchenette. The covered outdoor deck faces Kachemak Bay. That skylight makes it the best bet for northern lights viewing without leaving bed.
2 King Beds + Queen Sleeper SofaThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Shared outdoor hot tub with panoramic views of Kachemak Bay and the Douglas and Augustine volcanoes. Available to all guests. Especially popular at night for stargazing and, in winter, northern lights viewing.
Cross-country ski and snowshoe trails start directly across the road from the property. No rental gear on site, but access is immediate in winter months.
Fishing adventures can be arranged through the property in partnership with Homer Ocean Charters (homerocean.com). Homer is known as the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World — fishing in Kachemak Bay or out to the Barren Islands.
Horseshoe pit on the upper lawn area, shared among all guests.
Off-site but easily arranged: kayaking and boat tours along the Alaskan coastline at Kachemak Bay State Park. Water taxis to the park across the bay are a guest favorite. Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies nature walks can also be booked locally.
Multiple fire pits on the property — both shared on the upper lawn and private covered fire pits at the Grotto and Cove suites. Upper shared fire pit looks over the bay and volcano panorama.
Eagles, puffins, whales in Kachemak Bay, moose, and otters are commonly spotted from the property and surrounding bluffs. No guided tours on-site — this is self-directed from your deck or the bluff.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The property explicitly does not meet ADA standards and does not have accessible entries, showers, or lifts. Stairs and uneven surfaces are throughout the property.
Complimentary Wi-Fi in all suites. Note: the underground den suites (Grotto and Cove) have no cell service — Wi-Fi is the only connectivity option there.
The entire 5-acre property can be rented for private weddings, large family reunions, and corporate getaways.
All suites equipped with Smart TVs.
Puffin Rock, Grotto, and Cove have kitchenettes (counter convection oven, full fridge with ice maker, microwave, coffee and tea). Mast and Quarter Deck and Botanist's Bungalow have full kitchens including gas range and dishwasher.
Stacked washer/dryer available in the Mast and Quarter Deck suite.
Each suite has its own private BBQ grill (and side burner on the den suites) on the private deck.
Strict no-pet policy since the 2025 rebrand — to maintain allergen-free, highly reviewed cleanliness standards.
Free on-site parking. Each suite has dedicated parking, with the Botanist's Bungalow offering the closest front-door access.
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