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Moose Meadows near Kilcher Homestead in Alaska the Last Frontier

Moose Meadows near Kilcher Homestead in Alaska the Last Frontier

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Master Bedroom Queen size bed with a view
Master Bedroom Queen size bed with Skylight. Cover for skylight available.
2nd Bedroom with Full/Double Custom log bed
3rd Bedroom with Single/Twin bed

Overview of Moose Meadows near Kilcher Homestead in Alaska the Last Frontier

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Homer, AK
  • Popular LocationEveline State Recreation Area6 min drive
  • Popular LocationHomer Spit19 min drive
  • Popular LocationHomer Harbor24 min drive
  • AirportKenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)115 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Moose Meadows near Kilcher Homestead in Alaska the Last Frontier

Only a short drive off the main road, you’ll enjoy privacy in a secluded setting. With new beds, mattresses and furniture, this is a lovely two-level cabin, hand-built by Homer homesteaders with recent renovations completed in 2015. Moose Meadows has three cozy upstairs bedrooms, a modern kitchen, fully equipped for all your cooking desires, with a fully remodeled bathroom with bath and shower.
The wildlife in the immediate area is abundant, with moose, eagles, sandhill cranes, porcupines and many others. The cabin is sited privately with a large private yard, view of the bay, and a virgin wilderness behind. From the cabin, you can see beautiful Kachemak Bay and the mountains across the way.
The cabin provides modern features, has ample space and is a beautiful spot for a family to stretch out and use as a base of operations to explore Homer and Kachemak Bay. This cabin sits alone on a 3 acre plot 12 miles out East End road but has ready access on a graveled road, and is close to the amenities in the Fritz Creek area (gas, groceries, spirits), a world-class restaurant, and horse-back riding. In the beautiful town of Homer are halibut and salmon fishing, the Pratt Museum, galleries, restaurants, groceries, ATV tours, kayaking, music/theater, glacier/bear viewing, air tours and much, much more.
The cabin is within walking distance of a historic site of rich significance, the Kilcher Homestead, where I grew up in an austere 400 square foot homesteaders cabin that you’ll want to visit. Easy access to the Kilcher Family Homestead provides over 600 acres in which to hike through to the beach via one of only three beach access sites outside of Homer.

Property manager

Catkin Kilcher Burton
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Languages

English, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Well-behaved mature dog considered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Homer

Located in Homer, this cabin is in a rural area. Eveline State Recreation Area and Wynn Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Pratt Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Eveline State Recreation Area - 6 min drive
  • Kachemak Bay State Park - 17 min drive
  • Homer Spit - 19 min drive
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 19 min drive
  • Homer Harbor - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alaska Botanical Herbs & Teas - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moose Meadows near Kilcher Homestead in Alaska the Last Frontier pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moose Meadows near Kilcher Homestead in Alaska the Last Frontier?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Moose Meadows near Kilcher Homestead in Alaska the Last Frontier?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moose Meadows near Kilcher Homestead in Alaska the Last Frontier located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Eveline State Recreation Area and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kachemak Bay State Park and Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead. Homer Spit and Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, private cabin in the woods
Wonderful well maintained cabin in the woods. Private and well equipped with everything you need. Great place to decompress and enjoy the peace and quiet. Catkin is a lovely hostess and she made certain we had everything we needed including great directions. Will book again next trip to Homer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Discovering Homer Spit & Kenai Peninsula
The wooded setting is exactly what we were looking for and recommend anyone coming to Homer to stay in one of Catkin Kitchler Burtons rentals. We watched the tapes provided about the Kitchler family homesteading in Alaska and it was no bed of roses. Someone had to do it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin
It was like home. Very clean, comfortable but secluded which is like us at home. Close enough to Homer for us to travel. Enjoyed riding the roads and looking at the scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
The cottage was perfect for our needs. We loved the privacy yet close to town. The evenings on the deck were so relaxing. Had everything we needed to cook and do laundry. Would stay again in the future. Catkin was very easy to work with when I messed up our dates.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda T., Silverdale Wa.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Absolutely amazing property. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Catkin Kilcher Burton

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My family homesteaded Alaska in the late 30's and early 40's. I was born in Basel, Switzerland while my originally Swiss family was touring and my father was lecturing about pioneer life in Alaska. I was raised on the homestead one parcel below this property and am one of the original 8 homestead siblings. I left for college and joined the Marine Corps. After 31 years of commissioned service, I returned to Alaska. The Kilcher Family Homestead is 620 acres and is protected by a conservation easement. I am a volunteer with the Alaska Humanities Forum and the Civilian Advisory Board to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. I manage four active vacation rentals and love showing the homestead to our guests. We purchased these homes while we were in active duty, realizing their special proximity near or on the family homestead to make sure our children could live near us. Since this may not happen for a number of years, we love the vacation rental model as a way to share and yet still have available for our own use.

Why they chose this property

This property was built on the site of an old homestead by friends I knew growing up in Homer. While it remains a cute little cabin, with rustic touches inside and out, we’ve renovated it throughout and put in all new furniture as well. It is located below East End Road and above the historic Kilcher homestead about 12 miles south of Homer. From the large rustic deck, you’re surrounded by meadows and forests on a private 3 acre lot that feels bigger; the sense of privacy is hard to beat. Try to yodel and you'll hear the forest echoing your yodels back. Within walking distance of the Kilcher Homestead, it offers privacy, but with ready access to fine dining, shopping, kayaking, horseback riding, ATV rides, art, theater, fishing and all the other amazing opportunities Homer has to offer. See the Homer Chamber of Commerce website to see how full of life Homer is.

What makes this property unique

Moose Meadows is close (walking distance) to the 620 acre Kilcher Homestead, which has a living museum with a window into the world of 1940’s Homer, where homesteaders both fought and worked with the wilderness before, during and after the War. There is room to roam, and you will find hiking trails that lead to the beach and the Homestead. This property is within walking distance of the best horseback riding service in Homer, and a short five minute drive to perhaps the finest dining experience in Homer. Through the Kilcher homestead, you can walk all the way to the beach, one of only three access points to the beach from Homer all the way south to the sloughs of Kachemak Bay.

Languages:

English, German, Spanish

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