Between Beaches Alaska

If you can’t decide whether you’d rather have sunset or sunrise views on vacation, this cabin experience is perfect. Perched on a spit near Seldovia that offers both East and West water views, this idyllic spot also offers the chance to watch whales, otters, seals, shorebirds and eagles while enjoying the tranquility of a unique setting.

One Spit, Two Beaches

Located on MacDonald Spit, Between Beaches Alaska is in one sense, self-explanatory.

On one side of the property’s lodging accommodations including six luxury cabins and Beach House, is a beach facing Kachemak Bay, while the other side faces Kasitsna Bay. The beaches are literally a few steps away from each other. It doesn’t matter which side of the spit your cabin is on, you’re welcome to venture to either beach and enjoy private seating and campfire areas. If it’s windy on one beach, it will be calm on the other. On each side you’ll view stunning scenery with majestic snow-capped mountains rising in the distance and abundant wildlife.

Most guests get here by taking the short, scenic water taxi ride from Homer. The water taxi can pull right up to the beach near the cabins and you can easily walk your luggage inside. Some folks, though, take a flight to Seldovia from Homer or Anchorage. From Seldovia a complimentary shuttle service will transport you to MacDonald Spit and the doorstep of your cabin.

Luxury Cabins with Stories

The property is comprised of six cabins; each specifically nestled so that no trees had to be cut down to accommodate their location. Each cabin sleeps 3 comfortably including one full and a single size bed.

Each cabin has its own personality. The Pioneer Cabin, facing Kasitsna Bay, is a cedar cabin that was built in 1955. The Cannery Cabin and Fisherman’s Cabin, facing Kachemak Bay, were recently handcrafted using reclaimed wood, doors, windows and details from a 1914 cannery in Kenai. These three cabins sleep 3 comfortably including one full and a single size bed. The Beachcomber cabin is smaller, perfect for 2. And the Tide Pool Cabin is the largest and can sleep 4.

The largest on site is The Beach House. This stunning cabin is located just 200 feet down the beach from the main property. Enjoy a vaulted ceiling, cozy fireplace, open living area, and 360 degree views of the ocean with private fire pits on each beach. The Beach House sleeps up to 8 with 2 bedrooms and a sleeping loft.

All the cabins feature Kristi’s artwork which include handmade lighting fixtures and unique showers that look like a kelp forest accented with copper and ceramic pieces.

You’ll also find a fully equipped kitchenette: a small 2-burner stove, mini fridge, coffeemaker, and electric tea kettle as well as pots and pans, dishes, utensils, silverware as and cups and glasses. Even pantry essentials like spices, olive oil, paper products, and the all-important coffee are included. Bathrooms come with towels, soap, and shampoos. You will only need to bring groceries, drinks, and personal gear for your stay at Between Beaches Alaska.

Complimentary Equipment and Amenities

Complimentary use of the hot tub and sauna, Kayaks, rowboat, life jackets, paddles and oars are included with the price of all luxury cabins and tents. Each accommodation features private beach seating areas with Adirondak chairs. Buckets, rakes and a boiling pot for harvesting yummy, plentiful mussels and clams and firewood are also provided for your use and pleasure.

Your Host

Your life-long Alaskan host, Kristi, has been spending time on the property since 1968. A commercial fishing career has taken her all over Alaska’s waters, but her favorite fishery is the salmon set-nets right off MacDonald Spit and long-lining halibut.

Visit in Winter

Between Beaches makes the perfect winter getaway too! Enjoy quiet walks along the beach with a campfire on the beach, or gaze up at the stars from the hot tub. Also, a short water taxi ride away is one of the area’s best winter adventures, skating around giant icebergs on Grewingk Glacier Lake, next to the 13-mile-long ice-blue glacier. Pack a picnic lunch and a hot toddy, hop on the water taxi, then take the hour-long hike to the lake, where you can skate around giant icebergs and in the shadow of the gorgeous glacier. Not a skater? You can also explore the icebergs and glacier caves on foot; whichever you do, you’ll get some amazing photos.