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

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Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Homer, AK
  • Eveline State Recreation Area
    7 min drive
  • Kachemak Bay State Park
    19 min drive
  • Homer Spit
    20 min drive
  • Homer, AK (HOM)
    21 min drive

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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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Eveline State Recreation Area. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 3.6 miles (5.8 km) from Eveline State Recreation Area and 8.4 miles (13.5 km) from Kachemak Bay State Park
Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Catkin Kilcher Burton

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

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/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating 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

  • Garden
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary C., Wichita

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home, private location
We really enjoyed our stay at Caribou Meadows. The home was roomy, with all the amenities for comfort. We especially enjoyed learning the Kilcher family history as early settlers of the region. We only wished we could have stayed longer in this great, peaceful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
LOVE this property! I would highly recommend this VRBO, it was incredibly relaxing, serene, and peaceful. We had a minor hiccup at check in and the property owner was incredibly responsive and helpful to rectify the situation. Looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Homer is an amazing place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Graniteville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience! Kyle and Alec were super great guides! Excellent meals by the chefs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We spent 3 days at this beautiful, quiet property. We had everything we needed and a lot of outdoor space with a great view to enjoy. If we had to do it again, we would have made a day out of going down to the beach on the property. We used the fire pit every evening and had a moose and her calf join us the final evening and morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Everything was great Sent the kid and there dad Fishing They had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic service and stay!
Clean, great communication, excellent place. Saw a moose and calf as well as a porcupine in the yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirby C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with history all over
This house was great for my family about 15-20 minutes from Homer and had a rustic feel but with all the amenities. The host was very responsive and we would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alaskan Experience
This cabin was perfect for our group. The location and view really added to our experience in Homer. Catkin was available and so sweet, ready to answer all our questions and even gave us a bit of education.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L., Farmington, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The property is beautiful as is the view. It is very well equipped for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marila P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular View
The property is just as described. Clean and beautiful, but no frills. We enjoyed the mana moose and babies playing in the yard each evening. The walk to the beach was a little more difficult than we planned on with small children, but had we been more prepared it would have been fine. Bring water and bear spray, just in case. The walk is about 1.5 miles down (and back up) after you park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and wonderful
Catkin was a wonderful host. Her home was warm and charming.. She was very helpful and accommodating. We had a great visit. I highly recommend her home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marquita H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Quiet, peaceful and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
The property was nicer than described. Catkin was an excellent host and was always available when we had any questions. The wildlife viewing on the property was spectacular. We saw a moose with a calf and another bull moose. There were sandhill cranes and the views are beyond compare. We will definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022