Kachemak Bay
Halibut Cove Lagoon Overlook Cabin
Cabin Specifications
★ Minimum Occupancy: 1 Guest
★ Maximum Occupancy: 8 Guests
★ Site Access Method: Private boat, float planes, or commercial water taxi
★ Stay Limit: 7 Nights
★ Check-in/out Time: 12:00pm
★ Pets Allowed: Yes*
★ Fees: (see fee page)
★ Cabin Dimensions: 16' x 20'
★ Heating Method: Wood Stove (Bring your own wood)
Amenities
★ Bunk bed in each bedroom
★ Fire Ring
★ Counter for Food Preparation
★ Outdoor Bench
★ Table with Benches
10/31/24: Dock ramp has been raised for the winter season. A dinghy will need to be used to access the stairs on shore, the public use cabins, and trails.
Lagoon-Overlook Cabin is located on a rocky point, overlooking the lagoon. This cabin is accessed at the Halibut Cove Lagoon Public Dock and 500 feet of boardwalk. Special park attractions include Poot Peak, China Poot Bay, Halibut Cove Lagoon, and China Poot (Leisure) Lake.
Lagoon-Overlook Cabin offers a host of recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Fishing, boating, kayaking, and hiking just to name a few. You will have the opportunity to observe sea otters, seals, porpoise and whales. Land mammals include moose, black bear, mountain goats, coyotes and wolves. Bird watching is another favorite pastime; species include eagles, gyrfalcons and puffins.
Location:
Located at the south end of Halibut Cove Lagoon, approximately 10 miles from the Homer Spit, and in the immediate vicinity of the public dock and ramp at the Ranger Station. If using private boat please use caution in coastal Alaskan water with respect to the tides, weather and party's abilities and experience.
GPS: N59 33.700 W151 11.797
Special Notes:
* Pets must be kept on a leash as there are bears and other hikers in the area.
**Access to the lagoon has sholes that can leave boaters stranded. Ensure you are aware of the proper channel and tidal conditions needed for your vessel.
Expect to carry gear about 500 feet along boardwalk to cabin.
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Important Info
Once you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from Reserve America with important information about the cabin. Print out this confirmation e-mail and bring it with you to the cabin. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours of making the reservation, please contact the reservation call center at 1-844-351-9733 9am-5pm..
Remember that these cabins are not hotels. Always be prepared! Be sure to bring:
- Sleeping bag and pad or air mattress
- Food
- Cookware, dishes, utensils
- Cooking stove and fuel
- Matches, lighters, paper fire starter
- 9-volt battery for smoke detectors
- First aid items
- Plastic trash bags
- Jug of water
- Saw or ax, just in case
- Firewood
- Flashlight
- Lantern and fuel