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

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92400 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Homer

Close to the beach.At this Homer vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kilcher Homestead and 6 miles (10 km) of Eveline State Recreation Area. Homer Golf Course is within 6 miles (10 km) and Kachemak Bay State Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Kilcher Homestead - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Homer Spit - 22 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 22 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 23 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Homer Harbor - 29 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homestead Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A Drop In The Pond - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Red Bird Kitchen - ‬11 min drive

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

I will refund cancellations if I can re rent and/o

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.8 mi (21-min drive) away from the Homer, AK (HOM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.5 mi (22-min drive) from Bishop's Beach and 14.2 mi (24-min drive) from Homer Split Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

Is there free parking at Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier to downtown Homer?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Fritz Creek.