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

Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

5.0

Outstanding(126 Reviews)

House in Fritz Creek, AK

11 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

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

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Fritz Creek, AK

Nearby attractions

Bishops Beach

17.9 mi

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Islands & Ocean)

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

5.0

Outstanding(126 Reviews)

House in Fritz Creek, AK

11 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Fritz Creek, AK

Nearby attractions

Bishops Beach

17.9 mi

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Islands & Ocean)

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(126 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2024

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.

5.0

Jul 2024

Fabulous place to rest from the flights to AK.

5.0

Jul 2024

Will be back next time in Alaska. Beautiful views! Great host!

5.0

Jul 2024

Stay was great, everything went well. Beautiful location

5.0

Jul 2024

We absolutely loved everything about our stay. Catkin is an awesome host!

5.0

Jun 2024

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.

5.0

Jun 2024

The place was great. Tom was very helpful and nice.

5.0

Jun 2024

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.

5.0

Jun 2024

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!

5.0

Sep 2023

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

5.0

Sep 2023

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.

5.0

Aug 2023

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.

5.0

Aug 2023

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.

5.0

Aug 2023

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!

5.0

Jul 2023

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.

5.0

Jul 2023

Wonderful property and host. Great place for family get togethers with ample room for everyone.

5.0

Jul 2023

We loved our time here and our tour of the Homestead. Would highly recommend.

5.0

Jun 2023

Thank you for the great stay! It was wonderful!

5.0

Jun 2023

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!

5.0

Jun 2023

Property was beautiful

5.0

Jun 2023

Log cabin at its best. Can’t beat the view from this perfect location. So much to enjoy in Homer

5.0

Aug 2022

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.

5.0

Aug 2022

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!

5.0

Aug 2022

Location, location, location! Homer is an incredible place to visit in Alaska and learning about the Kilcher family from the area was an added bonus!

5.0

Aug 2022

Wonderful stay and location. Property is something special. Great host.

5.0

Aug 2022

Ideal spot overlooking Homer spit and surrounding waters, with a glacier that adds a nice compliment to the picture…nice accommodations with a note of family history that explains how this beautiful log home was built…very nice

5.0

Aug 2022

We had a great stay! Cabin was clean and beautiful. The views from these properties are breathtaking! Only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer.

5.0

Jul 2022

Great for our family of 6. There are 3 levels so the grandparents got to sleep up in the gorgeous master and kids downstairs in the bunk room. Plenty of space to gather. Our favorite part was the walk down to the beach.

5.0

Jul 2022

Another Idyllic Stay

Another Idyllic Stay

This is our 3rd time renting from this owner. We stayed in the bigger home (Eagle’s Rest) this time and as always you cannot beat the views and the coziness. The owner is friendly, communicative and we feel so fortunate that she shares her homes in this way for all to enjoy. Once again we did not want to leave. Can’t recommend enough!!

5.0

Jul 2022

Breath taking views

Breath taking views

5.0

Jul 2022

Alaskan Vacation

Alaskan Vacation

The property and scenery are outstanding. Clean, comfortable, and convenient to Homer summarize this property.

5.0

Jul 2022

Amazing view

Amazing view

Beautiful spacious log home w amazing view. We loved our stay and hated to leave. Everything was perfect!

5.0

Jun 2022

What an amazing place! We were so happy with this house, the owner, the location, THE MATTRESSES!!! When I think of an Alaskan home, this is what I think of. We had relaxing down time and when we wanted, we were a quick car ride to Homer. The owner was so kind and welcoming. She had great suggestions - take her up on the hike to the beach (it’s a good one!)

5.0

Jun 2022

Breathtaking Views - A True Alaskan Home

Breathtaking Views - A True Alaskan Home

5.0

Oct 2021

This was our second visit to this homestead , different property. I didn't think it could get any better, but I was wrong. Our host and her family are not only kind and generous, but outstanding human beings that made this visit something we will treasure forever! We will come back over and over. Amazing property. Amazing family history. Amazing people. We consider Catkin and Tom friends and their son, Tony, is an accomplished chef that prepared a delicious meal and is a sweet soul.

5.0

Oct 2021

Perfection

Perfection

5.0

Sep 2021

Unbelievable property. No words to describe!!!

5.0

Sep 2021

10 stars

10 stars

Unbelievable property. No words to describe!!!

5.0

Sep 2021

Just wanted to leave a short review about the property so renters are not shocked. Pros: beautiful land and view, manager is very nice and kind - however Is at the house constantly, even came into the house while we were gone to retrieve something she “forgot” Cons: just so every renter is aware this property is over a mile from the ocean (even though listed as ocean front) you have to drive to the trail to walk a mile to the beach, and you are charged $15 dollars each to hike to the beach (and it’s a hike) The house is nice, but old. It has multiple bunk beds in small rooms, master is nice, however other rooms are cramped. At checkout you are expected to strip all beds, take your own trash somewhere on top of a cleaning fee and a “manager charge” which I wasn’t aware of until the day after we left. Also, AFTER we checked in and had the property rented for months the manager notified us that the entire property would be closed one of the days we had rented… probably should inform renters of this and not charge full price. This was disappointing- so we left a day early so we could enjoy Alaska elsewhere

5.0

Sep 2021

Short Stay

Short Stay

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Fritz Creek?

The average price for a rental in Fritz Creek is $275 per night. This rental is $512 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Eagles rest at the Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier Kachemak Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

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What amenities are available at Eagles rest at the Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier Kachemak Bay?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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

House in Fritz Creek, AK

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Fritz Creek, AK

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Fritz Creek?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

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

What amenities are available at Eagles rest at the Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska The Last Frontier Kachemak Bay?

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