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Glacier View Getaway on Kilcher Family Homestead

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Last updated: 05/01/2013
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  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

This private and cozy log cabin awaits you with awesome views of Kachemak Bay and pristine glaciers, abundant wildlife and a ribbon of hiking and cross-country skiing trails through the peaceful Kilcher Family Homestead. It is a great place to get away from it all after a long day of fishing, to curl up with a great book, complete an art project or just relish the quiet serenity.

Glacier View Getaway is fully equipped with everything you will need to make your stay enjoyable including a full-size kitchen, kitchenware and linens. There are two comfortable bedrooms, Jacuzzi bath, dishwasher, propane stove, washer and dryer, deck furniture and propane grill.

Keywords: Vacation Rental Cabin, Kilcher Homestead
Log Cabin, Scenic View, Homestaed Experience, Luxury Cabin

Property Type

      • Cabin

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome
          • Non Smoking Only
          • Pets Not Allowed

          Bedrooms

          • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Beds for 5
          • Bedroom 1
          • Bedroom 2
          • Convertible bed(s)
          • Details:

            Queen size Beds (1), Double Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)...morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 1.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Kitchen
          • Dishwasher
          • Cooking Utensils
          • Refrigerator
          • Microwave

          Amenities

          • Clothes Dryer
          • Gas Fireplace
          • Linens Provided
          • Washing Machine
          • Wood Stove
          • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer

          Entertainment

          • Video Library:

            Lots of new and classic VHS and DVD's...morecollapse

          • DVD Player
          • CD Player
          • VCR
          • Stereo

          Communications

          • Broadband Access
          • Wireless Internet
          • Telephone

          Pool & Spa

              • Jetted Tub

              Outdoor Features

              • Outdoor Grill

              Location & View

              • Beach View
              • Beachfront
              • Mountain View
              • Ocean View
              • Oceanfront

              Activities

              • Cinemas
              • Snowmobiling
              • Hiking
              • Hunting
              • Surfing
              • Golf
              • Fishing
              • Cycling
              • Tennis
              • Swimming
              • Fitness Center
              • Horseback Riding
              • Wildlife Viewing
              • Sledding
              • Sight Seeing
              • Boating
              • Shopping
              • Restaurants
              • Live Theater
              • Museums
              • Cross Country Skiing
              • Racquetball

              Other Activities

                  • Details:

                    Located on historic Kilcher Family Homestead, 620 pristine acres preserved through a a conservation easement. You will be able to view historic videos of Pioneer Familya and the Rich and Simple Life about the Kilcher family homesteading the last frontier, as well as visit the Kilcher Homestead Living Museum - part of which is the original log cabing built by Ruth and Yule Kilcher and their children, Catkin Kilcher Burton, Stellavera Kilcher, Otto Kilcher, Sunrise Kilcher, Atz Kilcher, Fay Kilcher Smith, Wurtilla Hepp and Mairiis Kilcher....morecollapse

                   

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                  • Breathtaking

                    Breathtaking

                    • Guest staci
                    • Date of stay 05/10/13
                    • Review Submitted 05/16/13
                    My husband and I (from Atlanta) and my cousin and her husband from Anchorage stayed here for only one night. It was perfect. Amazing views, very secluded (although close enough to others if you found yourself in a situation that required help), clean and comfortable. Everything that we needed was available - wish that we could have stayed longer, but there's just so much to see and do in Alaska. This cabin is the kind of place that made me want to check out of the world for about a month and write a book - or read 50. The owner is available, if needed (we didnt need her). Pretty sure that my cousin will rent here again as other vistors come to town and want a little getaway. This cabin would be great for couples (2) or sight-seekers. It would be tough for young kids, or anyone who isn't strong on their feet. Both of the bedrooms are upstairs, and the stairs are steep and narrow (not the hall width, the stair depth). The bathroom is on the main level, so nightime trips to the bathroom can't be taken lightly. Was fine for us, but potentially risky for some. Just gotta be careful.

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

                  • Beautiful Setting

                    Beautiful Setting

                    • Guest Jeanna
                    • Date of stay 08/26/12
                    • Review Submitted 01/21/13
                    beautiful setting & close to Homer. Didn't get a chance to meet the owner, get a tour of the property or get to walk down to the beach as we'd hoped. Very nice cabin with everything you would need.

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                  • Amazing View!

                    Amazing View!

                    • Guest Vacation
                    • Date of stay 09/23/12
                    • Review Submitted 10/08/12
                    We loved our stay in the Glacier View Getaway cabin in Homer! The view is absolutely breathtaking and the location is very private! The cabin was very clean and they have provided everything that you could ever need. Additionally, the owners are great to work with. We will definitely stay here again.

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                  • Awesome place to stay!

                    Awesome place to stay!

                    • Guest Nature Lover
                    • Date of stay 07/23/12
                    • Review Submitted 08/24/12
                    My husband and I spent 5 weeks exploring Alaska. I have to say that this was my favorite place that we stayed! The cabin is so cozy and it felt like you were at home. It was very clean and very well appointed. I wished that we could have spent more time there. We had friends to come visit us that week and we were all very comfortable. The views are breathtaking! I highly recommend Glacier View to anyone. Catkin was so nice and gave us a tour of the homestead. It is quite an amazing place with alot of history behind it. We will definitely stay here again in the future!

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                  • tourist

                    tourist

                    • Guest Love'n Alaska
                    • Date of stay 07/16/12
                    • Review Submitted 07/28/12
                    This was a wonderful get away and had the best views in the world

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                  • Glacier View Getaway

                    Glacier View Getaway

                    • Guest Gail
                    • Date of stay 06/12/12
                    • Review Submitted 07/18/12
                    We stayed here for a week. It is a beautiful place, like the pictures show & very clean. The panoramic view of mountains, evergreens & the bay is spectacular. We especially enjoyed having a moose and her calf come down the driveway and spend time right by the deck. We hope we can go back someday!

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                  • Great Cabin with Fantastic Views!

                    Great Cabin with Fantastic Views!

                    • Guest Oreo's
                    • Date of stay 06/05/12
                    • Review Submitted 06/16/12
                    Our family of 4 enjoyed staying at this cozy quiet cabin. The mountain view is absolutely amazing overlooking Kachemak Bay. It is an easy drive from Homer with good roads. Saw lots of wildlife right from the cabin....Mama Moose with calf, Sandhill Cranes, Lynx sitting on a stump. Enjoyed tour of homestead, along with beautiful walk down to beach along pathway. Felt like we were in Switzerland. We highly recommend this cabin. Loved calling it "home" for 7 days.

                    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                  • Great trip

                    Great trip

                    • Guest Travelers
                    • Date of stay 05/25/12
                    • Review Submitted 06/03/12
                    We were very pleased with this VRBO. It was in a private and beautiful location which we really appreciated. We were very pleased with its appearance and was very clean when we got there. It had all the amenties that we needed so we had little to bring except our food. We saw moose and sandhill cranes during our stay which was an added bonus. We spent most of our time boating and fishing but the shopping was also good. I highly recommend this cabin and hope to return again for another stay.

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                  • Wonderful location and great cabin!

                    Wonderful location and great cabin!

                    • Guest Brent & Dianne
                    • Date of stay 07/27/11
                    • Review Submitted 05/24/12
                    Have stayed at this cabin several times, great location, views and the unit is comfortable. The hosts are very friendly and will go out of the way to make your stay great! I have stayed with my sons to go fishing in Homer and also came on a second trip with my sweetheart. Both times is was a joy. Thanks Catkin for hosting us!

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                  • Breath taking views, extraordinary hospitality!

                    Breath taking views, extraordinary hospitality!

                    • Guest Tess
                    • Date of stay 05/12/12
                    • Review Submitted 05/23/12
                    We really enjoyed our stay at Glacier View! The cabin was adorable, cozy, and had all the trimmings. Catkin was a great host! She even has roses and champagne waiting for us (it was our 2nd honeymoon celebrating 25 yrs!) We loved hearing all about the homestead and getting a personal tour from her. Amazing history and stories that we will never forget. The cabin was easy to find with her great directions...and it was close enough, yet far enough away from Homer to be accessible, yet give us privacy. We enjoyed hiking to the beach, exploring the Homestead, and then loved our time roaming around in Homer. We went Sea Kayaking in the snow and saw lots of wildlife! We plan to return someday....and refer all of our friends to stay at Glacier View! Thanks for everything Catkin!

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

                   
                  Prime Season  May 15-Sep 15  $235/nt.3 nt minimum stay. Book 6 nts & get the 7free
                  Off Season  Sep 16-May 14  $150/nt. 3% Borough tax/nt $99 cleaning fee
                  Prices are for up to 4 guests; Add $25 for each additional guest.
                  Military and other discounts available
                  One night Deposit to reserve. 50% total due 60 days before arrival and remaining
                  Balance due 30 days prior to arrival.Cancellations made 60 days prior will receive
                  refund minus $100 cancellation fee.Cancellations less than 60 days receive refund
                  refund based re-rental of home. Until Confirmed rates are subject to change
                  

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                  Photos

                  • A wonderful kitchen.

                    A wonderful kitchen.

                  • Beautiful wood floors throughout.

                    Beautiful wood floors throughout.

                  • Horses grazing nearby

                    Horses grazing nearby

                  • Sandhill Crane at Glacier View Getaway on KIlcher Family Homestead

                    Sandhill Crane at Glacier View Getaway on KIlcher Family Homestead

                  • Couldn't ask for a better view.

                    Couldn't ask for a better view.

                  • Large deck to take in all the alluring sights

                    Large deck to take in all the alluring sights

                  • A short beautiful hike to the beach

                    A short beautiful hike to the beach

                  • Neighborhood moose

                    Neighborhood moose

                  • Kilcher Family Homestead Barn Nearby

                    Kilcher Family Homestead Barn Nearby

                  • Up stairs is queen size bed with a private deck.

                    Up stairs is queen size bed with a private deck.

                  • Sit down to a meal with plenty windows to enjoy the views.

                    Sit down to a meal with plenty windows to enjoy the views.

                  • Perfect spot for writing those novels.

                    Perfect spot for writing those novels.

                  • Clover everywhere on a misty morning

                    Clover everywhere on a misty morning

                  • One of sandhill crane family

                    One of sandhill crane family

                  • Sunny winter day, with fantastic views.

                    Sunny winter day, with fantastic views.

                  • Midnight moonglow

                    Midnight moonglow

                  • Horse ride from Kilcher Family Homestead to Eastland

                    Horse ride from Kilcher Family Homestead to Eastland

                  • Catkin Kilcher Burton in KIlcher Family Homestead Museum cabin

                    Catkin Kilcher Burton in KIlcher Family Homestead Museum cabin

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