THE SEASONS OF HALIBUT COVE IN KACHEMAK BAY
LOCATION
Halibut Cove is directly across Kachemak Bay from the small town of Homer at the end of the Kenai Peninsula. Homer is less than an hour's flight from Anchorage, or a breathtaking four and a half hour scenic drive from Anchorage.
ABOUT HALIBUT COVE
Halibut Cove is a unique hamlet surrounded by majestic mountains and tranquil waters. Our summer population nears 90 including 16 professional artists. The number of year 'round residents seldom exceeds 22. We have no roads - boats and float planes are our only source of transportation. Halibut Cove features art galleries, one gourmet restaurant, one floating espresso bar, and a floating post office open twice a week on mail-boat days.
THE BEST TIME TO VISIT
"This is my favorite season" can be heard throughout the entire year.
Summer is the time
to play. June 21, the Summer Solstice, has 24 hours of light. Fishing, hiking, kayaking, an abundance of wildflowers and visitors make this an exciting time to visit.
Early Fall features clear roads, turning leaves, crisp air and friendly locals.
Winter tends to be many of the locals’ favorite time of year. December 21, the shortest day of the year, has nearly 18 hours of moonlight. Short daylight hours offer a unique experience and increase the chance to see the Northern Lights. It's a time for deep rest, candlelight and reading. Mountains are heaped with snow and the twigs are covered with glistening frost. Later, the season showcases some of the most spectacular sunsets in the world.
Spring is when all of nature begins to stir. It is a time of promise. How exhilarating, after a long winter, to see buds begin to appear and green shoots peeking through the earth. Days are getting longer, and the cerulean skies are filled with returning birds.
WHAT TO BRING
- Poncho or waterproof jacket
- Slip-on shoes (shoes are not worn in the lodge or cabins)
- Binoculars
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Travel journal
- Warm coats, boots, hats and gloves in the winter
WE PROVIDE
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Linens
Hair Dryers- Robes
- Wi-Fi Internet access
WHAT'S NOT AVAILABLE
- Stores to buy film, snacks, souvenirs
or medications
- Newspapers
- Television
- Radio
- Throngs of people
- Telephones (most cell phones do get reception in case of emergencies)
Steep ramps, boats and terrain may physically challenge some guests.
Paintings by lodge owner Jan Thurston.
