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

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In-room dining
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
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

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 9
2400 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 twin/single bed
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Common area
    2 sleep sofas/futons
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport 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
  • Bishop's Beach - 22 min drive
  • Homer Harbor - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alaska Botanical Herbs & Teas - 10 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Leah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
A beautiful place to stay outside of Homer. We saw moose walk across the lawn on two occasions which was so fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homer House
We had a great stay. The property was farther from the Homer Spit than we would have prefered but that was not a huge issue. We enjoyed the privacy and the wildlife.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, quiet and tranquil. Loved the location and the historical significance of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEANNA M., Anchorage, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and stunning views!
Beautiful home in tranquil location with stunning views. Nicely appointed with comfy beds. Greatly enjoyed the family of moose strolling through the backyard in the mornings! Hard to find though. At the end of the dirt road is a sign saying "Private road keep out" on a gate. No exactly welcoming. We had to call the owner who explained how to enter the premises. The other annoying thing is that we were expected to take our garbage to the local dump to dispose of. Not to mention we were asked to to start a load of laundry of towels and sheets. I get there are house rules, but why am I paying a fortune for cleaning when I did half the work?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

charles M., Manitoba. Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Beautiful location! Everything we could possibly need was avaliable to us. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
3:30 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Homer
Structure Type
Private vacation home