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

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.

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

5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Homer, AK
  • Popular LocationEveline State Recreation Area7 min drive
  • Popular LocationHomer Spit20 min drive
  • Popular LocationHomer Harbor25 min drive
  • AirportKenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)116 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Loft

Master Bedroom

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

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.

Property manager

Catkin Kilcher Burton
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Languages

English, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
I will refund cancellations if I can re rent and/o

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Homer

Located in Homer, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead 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 Wynn Nature Center. Traveling with kids? Consider 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.

What's nearby

  • Eveline State Recreation Area - 7 min drive
  • Kachemak Bay State Park - 19 min drive
  • Homer Spit - 20 min drive
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 20 min drive
  • Homer Harbor - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alaska Botanical Herbs & Teas - 10 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

4.4/5

Amenities

4.4/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

charles M., Manitoba. Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rural vacation stay
Beautiful property secluded , quiet , lovely accommodation and many little extras included . Nice walking areas with wildlife ( moose ). Had a small problem finding the site but host found us and got us oriented . Need a sign and number or arrow on the main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
We had a wonderful time. The home is absolutely beautiful with stunning views and all the special touches that go above and beyond our expectations. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
This is a must stay property. A moose walked across the yard to in any particular hurry. Also a porcupine graced us with their presence. Peaceful, tranquil and utterly impressive. Come and stay. You will not regret it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Leah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Stay in Fritz Creek
We couldn't have been happier with our stay at Caribou Meadows. The home was spacious, comfortable, well equipped, extremely private and quiet, and really felt like being in Alaska. Moose wandered through our yard on multiple mornings and evenings and Sand Hill Cranes visited us daily. It was the perfect place for our family while we spent time in Homer and the surrounding area. Would highly recommend to friends and family! Hope to come back again someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
We really enjoyed our stay at Caribou Meadows. This is a great spot if you're looking for something a little more remote yet still an easy drive into town and the spit. All the basics were provided making it "move in ready" and felt just like home. Great views with a nice hike down to the beach. Catkin was very responsive and quick to address any questions during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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 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.

Languages:

English, German, Spanish

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