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KILCHER HOMESTEAD BEACHFRONT CABIN

 
 
 
Homer cabin rental - log octagon beach cabin
log octagon beach cabin
  • Homer cabin rental - log octagon beach cabin
    sleep cabin annex
    upstairs loft bedroom
    living room & front door
    living room
    wood-coal cookstove
  • Homer cabin rental - stairs to loft
    curved alder tree stairs
    view from living room
    front yard
    picnic gazebo
    trail riders
  • Homer cabin rental - 4 wheelin'
    hiking trail
    nearby waterfall
    view from bluff top
 
Homer cabin rental - log octagon beach cabin

log octagon beach cabin

sleep cabin annex

sleep cabin annex

upstairs loft bedroom

upstairs loft bedroom

living room & front door

living room & front door

living room

living room

wood-coal cookstove

wood-coal cookstove

stairs to loft

stairs to loft

curved alder tree stairs

curved alder tree stairs

view from living room

view from living room

front yard

front yard

picnic gazebo

picnic gazebo

trail riders

trail riders

4 wheelin'

4 wheelin'

hiking trail

hiking trail

nearby waterfall

nearby waterfall

view from bluff top

view from bluff top

  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps8

Photos and Description of the Homer vacation cabin rental
Cabin, 1 Bedroom + Detached Unit, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4-8)

Our family log cabin in a unique octagon design. It has a hand crafted rock floor made from local beach rock, a handcrafted interior featuring rustic kitchen shelves, a curved alder staircase, outdoor pantry, old fashioned kitchen, a counter from local beach clay tiles. Even though it is 'rustic' it is very clean and polished. There is also an outdoor storage shed for tools, wood and coal.

The cabin is heated with an old fashioned wood cookstove that also burns coal gathered right off the beaches,. There is a small propane cooktop for quick cooking on warm days. The 'sinks' are stainless steel dish pans that you fill from the creek and empty outdoors. It is all very simple and efficient and less work in a way than all the modern contraptions we take for granted.

Staying at our cabin helps you unwind and puts you back in touch with your connection to the earth. Dare to step back in time and experience a lifestyle from a simpler era, before the 'techno' age. You will find that life still goes on just fine! You may opt to have us host all or part of your vacation. This would include harvesting much of our food from the wilds, learning about subsistence living and taking part in activities from an earlier era lifestyle.

The cabin is located in the middle of one of Kachemak Bay's State parks. Access is by hiking, horseback or ATV. It is a leisurely, scenic 5 mile hike from the nearest road system. Mostly on level ground and you can beach comb while you hike. We can provide our ATV's for transporting guests and their luggage. We recommend traveling light.

Keywords: cabin, log, 2 story, beachfront, rustic, peaceful, artistic

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About Fay Graham

I am a native Alaskan, of Swiss descent. I was born and raised here on an Alaskan homestead and grew up much in the same lifestyle that I offer at my cabin. I feel that preserving this lifestyle and making it available to others has a huge educational and historical value. Plus I enjoy it! The entire cabin was built by ourselves and our friends. I enjoy working with wood and rocks and have done the interior design myself. I also enjoy sewing, participate in the local artistic community in 'wearable art', do some writing, historical photo archiving, and have performed my faith based music locally. Our family has a 'Living Museum' on the original family homestead which you can visit en route to the cabin. Throughout the summer I teach workshops in wild food harvesting, canning, jam making, smoking fish, mushroom gathering etc. Currently I am in the process of finishing my home which contains a large canning kitchen and multipurpose/activity room where I plan to continue my workshops. I have 4 grown children, a son and 3 daughters, and 5 grandchildren. They are all Alaskans at heart and still enjoy doing a lot of the same things we offer our guests. I also speak fluent German for any guests who may want to converse in their native tongue.

Fay Graham purchased this cabin in 2000
Why Fay Graham chose Homer

I purchased this property long before it had a cabin on it. My sisters and I used to walk the beach to bring the cows from our homestead up the Bay to the summer pastures. It was a 10 mile hike on foot before we even had horses to ride and now ATV's. It was a magical place where we always stopped to have a picnic lunch. We all planned for ways to own it someday, and one day I did! Then we built this cabin as a get-a-way while living in the city of Anchorage. It became a very special place we enjoyed sharing with our friends. Now we want to share it with you too!

What makes this cabin unique

Cabin is on 6 acres surrounded by State Park. It has a babbling creek to one side and sloping grassy hills on the other. The canyons are still magical canyons to hike in and explore after 60 years. The beach is just out the front door and is full of shells and driftwood. An Eagle family lives in our canyon just a few hundred feet from the cabin. They have nested here for over 15 years. You go to sleep and wake up to the sound of the surf and the wind and the songbirds. It is a very unique place. A place of peacefulness, listening to the sounds of nature, far away from the hectic life. You can see sea otters, seals, coyotes, moose, bear, and of course the ever present eagles.

Homer cabin rental - log octagon beach cabin

log octagon beach cabin

sleep cabin annex

sleep cabin annex

upstairs loft bedroom

upstairs loft bedroom

living room & front door

living room & front door

living room

living room

wood-coal cookstove

wood-coal cookstove

stairs to loft

stairs to loft

curved alder tree stairs

curved alder tree stairs

view from living room

view from living room

front yard

front yard

picnic gazebo

picnic gazebo

trail riders

trail riders

4 wheelin'

4 wheelin'

hiking trail

hiking trail

nearby waterfall

nearby waterfall

view from bluff top

view from bluff top

Nearest Airport : Homer Airport at 16 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Homer Spit at 20 Miles
Nearest Motorway : East End Road at 5 Miles
Nearest Beach : out the front door
Nearest Barpub : Down East Saloon at 10 Miles
Nearest Golf : Shoreline Golf at 9 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Homestead Restaurant at 8 Miles
Nearest Point of Interest : eastland creek

Seasonal Harvesting of Wild Foods, Clam Digging,

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Rental Rates for this vacation cabin rental in Homer, Alaska

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • $150/nt/2 guests
  • US Dollars
  • acc. only: $150. dbl. per day, $50.ea. xtra pers. 3 day min. stay,7th day free
  • hosting with 3 full meals: $300. per day, 2 day minimum stay
  • transportation: $25. per person, one way
  • guided hiking tours: $75. per person
  • wild food harvesting workshop: $150. per person, full day
  • tenting spaces: $25. per night
  • separate sleeping cabin: $55. per night dbl, $35. single
  • other workshops and tours available; inquire for details

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cabin rental in Homer, Alaska

Property Type:
  • cabin
Location Type:
  • Beachfront
  • Mountain View
  • Oceanfront
General:
  • Mobile Phone
  • Wood Stove
  • Linens Provided
Kitchen:
  • Catering Available
  • Cooking Utensils
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 8
  • Queen size Beds (2), Child Beds (5)
Outside:
  • Gazebo
Suitability:
  • pets considered
  • non smoking only ...
    smoking allowed out of doors
  • children welcome
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    due to steep stairs, not suitable for children under 5
Pool / Spa:
  • Hot Tub
Attractions:
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • shelling
  • wildlife viewing
  • sight seeing
  • horseback riding
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • kayaking
  • swimming
  • fishing
  • hiking

Reviews for this vacation cabin rental in Homer, Alaska

Kilcher Homestead Beachfront Cabin
average rating of 5.0 based on 2 reviews
business
Kilcher Homestead Beachfront Cabin
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p331615vb
(907) 299-1910 (Alaska, USA)
Homer Kenai Peninsula
Honolulu
5

Truly ONE of a Kind - ON the Beach

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 2, 2012
  • Stayed: Aug 2011
no where in Homer or on Kachemak Bay can you find a place that is RIGHT ON THE BEACH!!!

And the accommodations are beautiful. The owner is one of the most amazing hosts you will ever meet, and that is priceless. This is NOT just a place to stay and enjoy Alaska. This is an overall experience you will never forget.

Being surrounded by National Parks is another thing you will find only here. Believe me, you will never find a more authentic and enjoyable Alaskan experience than staying here.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Kilcher Homestead Beachfront Cabin
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p331615vb
(907) 299-1910 (Alaska, USA)
Homer Kenai Peninsula
Anchorage, Alaska
5

Great cabin for a real Alaska experience.

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 19, 2012
  • Stayed: Oct 2011
Highly recommended! I've lived in Alaska for 10 years and stayed in cabins all around the state; I think that for a lot of people this one strikes the right balance. It's rustic, but that 's part of the charm. While you don't have a supermarket next door, you do have great views of the bay and wildlife all around. We spent four days here in the autumn. We walked the beach during the day, watched animals and looked for clams. In the evenings, we got the place toasty warm with a coal fire and cooked and read and played games. It's a several mile trip in (this means no neighbors!), so a good plan might be to get a ride one way and hike the other. The owner was helpful and knowledgable about the area. She also shuttled our gear on a four-wheeler, which made the walk out a lot more enjoyable. In short, this place gives you the "real" Alaska experience of wilderness and self-sufficiency, without having to trek in 20 miles with your gear on your back and be uncomfortable when you get there. We look forward to coming again!
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Romantic Getaway
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