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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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Loft

2 Double Futons

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

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
Dining area

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
I will refund cancellations if I can re rent and/o

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Homer

Located in Homer, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Homer Golf Course 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 Kachemak Bay State Park. Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Pratt Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Homer, AK

What's nearby

  • Kilcher Homestead - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Homer Spit - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 23 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Homer Harbor - 29 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homestead Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Bird Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Botanical Herbs & Teas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A Drop In The Pond - ‬20 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.

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.

What time is check-out at Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Caribou Meadows by Historic Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps from Kilcher Homestead and within 6 mi (10 km) of Eveline State Recreation Area and Homer Golf Course. Kachemak Bay State Park and Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 112 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DeMichelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was even more gorgeous in person. The view was breathtaking. Property was well taken care off and clean. Host was friendly and informative. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay. Clean. Had everything we needed and a few moose visits. Perfect vacation home. Thanks so much for being a great hostess. Hope to be back next year
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts!! Checked in to make sure everything was ok and was very personable! Very clean and plenty of room. Will definitely return to Alaska!! Great memories made with my son and nephews!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2025 Homer Alaska visit

The Caribou Meadows cabin on the historic Kilcher Homestead was the perfect location to stay at for a visit to Homer. The amenities were excellent and the cabin has all the charm anyone could be looking for. The Kilcher Homestead is a beautiful property with several onsite hiking trails that offer spectacular views and a chance to spot the resident moose. Our host was very kind and generous with her time during a tour of the living museum at the Homestead. Would highly recommend this property when visiting the Homer area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Kilcher properties!

This is our third time staying at a Kilcher home. We have loved each and every one of them. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Rental

Property was fabulous. Had a small snafu in the beginning. But Catkin resolved the problem shortly after. Catkin was attentive to any questions or needs that my family had.Location was great. Lots of things to do within 20 minutes from the rental. If we are in Alaska again we would surely rent this location again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Homer is an amazing place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirby C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Rhonda L., Farmington, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lori U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Brandy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

No complaints (aka it was wonderful)

I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend this property if you are looking for something a little closer to the feeling of frontier Alaska than proximity to shop fronts (although it is still very convenient to downtown Homer/ and the spit). Loved everything about our stay. Thank you, Catkin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 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

10/10 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

10/10 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

10/10 Excellent

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bedding was somewhat confusing but not a problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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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