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Eagles rest at the Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier Kachemak Bay

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11316 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Eveline State Recreation Area
    8 min drive
  • Kachemak Bay State Park
    19 min drive
  • Homer Spit
    20 min drive
  • Homer, AK (HOM)
    22 min drive

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9 Dec - 10 Dec
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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.

Eagles rest at the Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier Kachemak Bay

A beautiful, hand crafted log cabin, fully outfitted, next to an Alaskan historic site of rich significance & space. Can accomodate large groups (4 bedrooms and loft) or small. Each log in this cabin was carefully downed, limbed, crafted, notched, and fitted by a long time homesteader, Atz Kilcher. Sitting above stunning scenery, the cabin provides modern amenities in a rustic setting. A mix of antique furniture with modern and log style furniture in the kitchen, living room and downstairs bedrooms. Bamboo kitchen flooring is a treat and the cabin has been lovingly maintained (new downstairs shower, new laundry & high end machines, new tiling and carpeting throughout). We have provided a wood stove with a custom built rock hearth for ambience, but has upstairs and downstairs oil heat for convenience.
The large master bedroom overlooks a view you will never forget (think Kachemak Bay, glaciers, mountains, pink and purple sunsets and, admittedly more rarely, the aurora borealis), and there is a small bedroom right next door if you have a youngster you prefer to keep close, and two window nooks that even adults sleep in. The older kids or adult guests will enjoy the two bedrooms on the lowest level. Sited on a 50 acre parcel next to a homestead where eight children of an early State Senator and writer grew up in an austere 400 square foot homesteaders cabin.
Easy access to the Kilcher Family Homestead provides over 600 acres to hike in if you desire along with access to the beach via one of only two beach access sites outside of Homer on the near side of McNeil Canyon. During the summer the Kilcher Homestead Living Museum offers tours of the Homestead cabin built by Ruth and Yule as well as self guided tours/hike to the beach (donation/contribution varies). There is a meadow/pasture above the house that is fun to explore. There are also meadows, and other interesting land features surrounding the cabin. It is not unusual to see moose, black bear (shy ones), porcupines, sandhill cranes, eagles, hawks, song birds, marmots, seals and other wild life on the Kilcher Homestead.
Keywords: Kilcher Family Homestead, Atz Kilcher, Log home, overlooking Kachemak Bay, next to historic Kilcher Homestead
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Eveline State Recreation Area. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Eveline State Recreation Area and 8.5 mi (13.8 km) from Kachemak Bay State Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Catkin

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the bay
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3400 sq ft (316 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

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 are allowed on site
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
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.

Eagles rest at the Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier Kachemak Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 129 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry O.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 Peninsula Tour!
excellent! Most beautiful view in Homer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alaska - vacation
View was amazing. Hoast was great. The house was clean and well maintained. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend Eagles’s Rest
Beautiful property surrounded by wilderness with incredible views of Kachemak Bay. The owners are very engaged and helpful. Check-in and check-out procedures were easy. Indoor and outdoor spaces easy accomodated our large family. It felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin and views
Will be back next time in Alaska. Beautiful views! Great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest
Fabulous place to rest from the flights to AK.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in homer
Stay was great, everything went well. Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

loretta b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
We absolutely loved everything about our stay. Catkin is an awesome host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five Stars Plus! We loved it!
We absolutely loved this beautiful cabin. The location is breathtaking and the views are incredible. You will love the craftsmanship of the cabin, the welcoming feeling and the opportunity to experience living on the homestead. It was very close to Homer & the Homer Spit. The vrbo communication was great. It was such a positive experience staying here and I highly recommend it. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stay
The place was great. Tom was very helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
There were 8 of us staying on the property and we had plenty of room, beautiful views, and moose in the yard. It is a short ride to town, but nothing too far. The place was clean and shown as advertised. I wish we had more time at the property to do some exploring, but our travel plans changed due to weather and didn't get the chance. We did get to sit on the deck with the sun shining and enjoyed the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kilcher Homestead
Beautiful home on a beautiful property. The views are fabulous, we saw a Moose everyday. Comfortable beds, a very nice kitchen, all in all a perfect place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway
We had a friend up from the lower 48 and wanted to give him the Alaskan experience, this property did not disappoint! We had a beautiful view of the mountains, glaciers and the ocean. The property was just what we were looking for
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEVYN R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homer Getaway
Beautiful house, and setting make you feel you are on top of the world. Stairs in the house take a little negotiating with Suitcases but just need to take it quietly. The farm and the history are outstanding and wildlife everywhere. Highly recommended. Thanks Catkin.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

josie t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
The property was in a great location and was large enough for our entire group. Catkin was a wonderful host and answered all of our questions and had great suggestions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was beautiful. It has $1 million dollar views of Kachemak Bay! We were there for a super moon and it was fabulous! Catkin and her husband Tom were super hosts - very responsive to text messages and phone calls. They stopped by a couple of times to check on us. The walk back up from the beach is no joke! Be prepared! But it's worth it.

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation to remember
This property is just breathtaking, comfy beds, great kitchen for cooking, covered deck area was lovely for morning coffee. Catkin is an amazing host and is very accessible and accommodating! The history of this family and homestead is amazing! It’s close enough to town and The Spit but feels like you in in the middle of nowhere!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property with views of Kachemak Bay area
This property was fantastic. Beds were cozy and the house had everything we needed for our 4 day stay in Homer. The host Catkin checked in multiple times in person or by phone/text to make sure all was going well and even gave my 85 year old mother a ride on her 4 wheeler around the area. We had daily wildlife visits from porcupine, moose, and sandhill cranes. The walk down to the beach is longer than you might expect but worth it. The view across the bay to Kachemak Bay State Park is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best View Ever
Wonderful property and host. Great place for family get togethers with ample room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
We loved our time here and our tour of the Homestead. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

von w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
Thank you for the great stay! It was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite place we’ve stayed!
Beautiful house and view! Had everything we needed and was so inviting and comfortable. Mama moose and baby were in yard every day, love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Property was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional location
Log cabin at its best. Can’t beat the view from this perfect location. So much to enjoy in Homer
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was beautiful with an amazing view. Kitchen was stacked with everything we needed.
A beautiful property with an amazing view. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for our meals. Cabin was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay while here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Location, Awesome Log Cabin, Fine Host
This property includes a beautiful log cabin perfectly situated high on a hillside with a spectacular view of the wilderness area across Kachemak Bay. The scene is simply stunning. It’s hard to take your eyes off of it. The cabin is beautifully built, well furnished, clean, and very, very comfortable. Cabin highlights for us: (1) After each full day of outdoor activity in the greater Homer area, we gathered for dinner, relaxation, and conversation in the open-concept main floor, which boasts a large, well equipped, functional kitchen, large dinner table and chairs, super-comfy sofas, lounge seat and ottoman, and big windows to enjoy the spectacular view. We didn’t use the wood stove, which would be cozy on cool nights. (2) A great sleep in comfortable beds and linens. The spacious master bedroom with a king bed includes a massive, full-wall window facing Kachemak Bay. (3) Charging up with coffee and tea each morning before breakfast outside on the covered deck while gazing across Kachemak Bay. Catkin, our host, was wonderful. Communication with her was easy and prompt and she was sensitive to our needs for an enjoyable stay. Indeed - we had a great 4-day stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022