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

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View from the Lanai
View from the meadow
Front room
Dining Room set for your dining pleasure!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Homer, AK
  • Kilcher Homestead
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Homer Spit
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Homer Harbor
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

Property manager

Catkin
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Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

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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 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

A car is recommended 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eveline State Recreation Area and Kachemak Bay State Park, while Ptarmigan Arts and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center are cultural highlights. 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 - 20 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 20 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 22 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Homer Harbor - 25 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wasabi's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Botanical Herbs & Teas - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eagles rest at the Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier Kachemak Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eagles rest at the Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier Kachemak Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Eagles rest at the Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier Kachemak Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eagles rest at the Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier Kachemak Bay located?

Situated near the bay, 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. 124 out of 129 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

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

Kyle K.

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

Great place in homer

Stay was great, everything went well. Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rest

Fabulous place to rest from the flights to AK.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry O.

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

2024 Peninsula Tour!

excellent! Most beautiful view in Homer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

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

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

James B.

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

Quick stay

The place was great. Tom was very helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

loretta b.

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

Awesome

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

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

Patricia R.

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

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

Evon S.

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

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

James H.

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

Fantastic location

Fantastic views, great house, well equipped, and great location. I am glad we stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

von w.

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

Great experience!

Thank you for the great stay! It was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

Mark F.

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

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

dan d.

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

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

Lori D.

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

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

josie t.

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

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

Christopher F.

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

Beautiful

Property was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

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

Alaskan Vacation

The property and scenery are outstanding. Clean, comfortable, and convenient to Homer summarize this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

Wonderful Place

We really enjoyed staying at your house. We had a wonderful time! Thank you so much for sharing this home of yours with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

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

Jennifer R.

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

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

Stacy H.

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

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

anita b.

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

Eagles Rest incredible experience

Very beautiful property!! Lots of privacy, we really felt out in Alaska. The pictures just don’t do it justice. We also enjoyed the chef cooked meal at the cabin for our group. It was an awesome experience and we would very definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dawn N.

Gorgeous views, amazing master bedroom.

Catkin responded to questions quickly, the house was very well equipped for our large party. The house is quite far from the beach-- it is not an easy walk and far from town -- but if you are looking for beautiful vistas and quiet time this is the perfect place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

About the host

Hosted by Catkin

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I and my husband are both recently retired from the USMC. We have moved home to Alaska, and are working in Anchorage. We are happy to share our beautiful log home next to the Kilcher Homestead. I was the youngest of eight children who grew up in a pioneer setting after our parents homesteaded in Alaska the 1930's and 1940's. I literally walked two miles to school, in the snow, uphill, both ways. You'll see -- but now the road is gravelled and driveable.

Why they chose this property

This log home was built by my brother Atz Kilcher next to our family Homestead. We purchased it from him and intend to live there when we retire. I lived a rustic life growing up. Decided I was done with that! This log home has all the luxuries I ever dreamed of.

What makes this property unique

This home has three full levels, with a view that is uncomparable. A special feature is a cabinet in the kitchen hand crafted from the recovered logs of the 100 square foot fox trappers cabin built in the 1800's that my parents lived in for three years when they first moved to Homer. The birth of the older children mandated my father build my mother the 400 square foot 'mansion' that we all grew up in. Watch the films (shown previously at the Smithsonian, and taken on tour in Europe), and then walk or drive the half mile to where history happened.

Languages:

English, German, Spanish

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