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Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier

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Dining Area with surrounding views to meadows, forest and mountains!
Dining room is adjacent to kitchen; stairs to second floor in background.
Kitchen with spacious counters and amenities.
Living room opens to deck area with BBQ and wrought iron patio set.
Living room with patio and dining area in background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Kilcher Homestead
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Homer Spit
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Homer Harbor
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Loft

2 Double Futons

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom in Master Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier

Caribou Meadows is in a beautifully private but accessible setting, it has new and antique furniture throughout, along with full furnishings to make your visit enjoyable and rewarding. Both the main bathroom and master bathroom have been completely retiled and remodelled with Caribou motif, while maintaining original post and beam style. The well system has been improved with a two filter system and is fresh and pure. This cabin is immediately adjacent to the owners family homestead (the Kilcher homestead). It was hand built on the site of one of Homer’s original homesteads, by a young woodsman as he was starting a family in Homer. His craftsmanship shows in the original wood structure details throughout the house. With three bedrooms, a sleeping loft to allow for larger parties, two bathrooms, and a modern kitchen, but with more than a trace of Old World and homestead styling, this is a unique and memorable vacation spot. The wildlife in the immediate area is abundant, with moose, eagles, sandhill cranes, porcupines and many others. The cabin is sited in a beautiful meadow, surrounded by forest with room to roam. From the cabin, you can see beautiful Kachemak Bay and the mountains across the way.
The cabin provides modern amenities, has ample space and is a beautiful spot for a family to stretch out and use as a base of operations to explore both near and far. This cabin sits alone on a 10 acre plot 11 miles out East End road but has ready access and is close to the amenities at Fritz Creek (mail, gas, groceries, world-class restaurant and wines and spirits). In the area and beautiful town of Homer is halibut and salmon fishing, the Pratt Museum, galleries, restaurants, groceries, horse back and ATV tours, kayaking, glacier and bear viewing, air tours and much, much more.
It is also within walking distance of a historic site of rich significance, where I grew up with my father, an early Alaskan State Senator and mother a writer, singer and poet and my siblings, in the austere 400 square foot homesteaders cabin - the Kilcher Homestead. 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
I will refund cancellations if I can re rent and/o

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Homer

Located in Homer, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Homer Golf Course and Homer Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eveline State Recreation Area and Kachemak Bay State Park. Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Pratt Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Kilcher Homestead - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Homer Spit - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 23 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Homer Harbor - 29 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homestead Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Bird Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Botanical Herbs & Teas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A Drop In The Pond - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps from Kilcher Homestead and within 6 mi (10 km) of Eveline State Recreation Area and Homer Golf Course. Kachemak Bay State Park and Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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 adjacent to this property. I went off to college and joined the Marine Corps. After 31 years of commissioned service, I returned to Alaska and am the Trustee for the Kilcher Family Homestead, 620 acres in 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. One of these days, I hope my children and their children will raise their families here near our beloved homestead.

Why they chose this property

This property was built on the site of one of the old homesteads (Bartman) which was purchased by my two brothers (Atz and Otto) and myself. It is adjacent to the historic Kilcher homestead with a living museum, room to roam, and one of three access points to the beach. Surrounded by meadows and forests, the sense of splendid isolation is hard to beat. Try to yodel and you'll hear the forest echoing your yodels back.

What makes this property unique

Within walking distance of the Kilcher Homestead, it offers privacy, but with ready access to fine dining, shopping, kayaking, horse back riding, ATV rides, art, theater, fishing and all the other amazing things Homer has to offer. See the Homer Chamber of Commerce website to see how full of life Homer is. There's a homestead-style (read rustic!) sauna which can be used if you're so inclined.

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English, German, Spanish

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