This vacation home places you next to Kilcher Homestead and within a 10-minute drive of Eveline State Recreation Area. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 22 min drive - 13.1 miles
Wynn Nature Center - 26 min drive - 15.8 miles
Homer Harbor - 29 min drive - 16.7 miles
Getting around
Homer, AK (HOM) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The Homestead Restaurant - 6 min drive
Red Bird Kitchen - 11 min drive
A Drop In The Pond - 20 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.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.
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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
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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
Check-in: 3:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Fritz Creek, just steps from Kilcher Homestead. Eveline State Recreation Area is also within a driving distance of 3.6 mi.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.
Does Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier have a hot tub?
No, but this vacation home does have a sauna.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Homer, AK (HOM), which is 11.8 mi away (21 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier?
Yes, every accommodation at Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier comes with a deck with some featuring ocean or mountain views.