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Homer chateau / country house rental - Panoramic views of Kachemak Bay, Homer Spit mountains
Panoramic views of Kachemak Bay, Homer Spit mountains
 
Homer chateau / country house rental - Panoramic views of Kachemak Bay, Homer Spit mountains

Panoramic views of Kachemak Bay, Homer Spit mountains

View from the meadow

View from the meadow

Front room

Front room

Dining Room set for your dining pleasure!

Dining Room set for your dining pleasure!

Custom Kitcher Koa Wood Island and bar with fully furnished kitchen.

Custom Kitcher Koa Wood Island and bar with fully furnished kitchen.

Roomy upstairs Master Bedroom with King Size Bed.

Roomy upstairs Master Bedroom with King Size Bed.

Upstairs guest bedroom with custom made queen size bed.

Upstairs guest bedroom with custom made queen size bed.

Lower level lounge, dining area and fully furnished kitchen.

Lower level lounge, dining area and fully furnished kitchen.

Lower level bunk-bed room.

Lower level bunk-bed room.

View of Kachemak Bay

View of Kachemak Bay

Midnight moonglow

Midnight moonglow

Kachemak Bay

Kachemak Bay

Homer Eagles (Resting)

Homer Eagles (Resting)

Horses grazing nearby

Horses grazing nearby

Short hike to the beach

Short hike to the beach

Neighborhood moose

Neighborhood moose

Neighborhood Moose

Neighborhood Moose

One of our sandhill crane family

One of our sandhill crane family

Horse riding up Kachemak Bay

Horse riding up Kachemak Bay

View of head of Kachemak Bay in winter

View of head of Kachemak Bay in winter

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps11
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Homer vacation chateau / country house rental
Log Home by Kilcher Family Homestead, hand crafted by Atz Kilcher

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 with help from his brother Otto 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 windo 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 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 prized access to the beach via one of only two beach access sites outisde of Homer on the near side of McNeil Canyon. There is a pole barn and 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 unususal 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

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About Catkin Kilcher Burton

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.

Catkin Kilcher Burton purchased this chateau / country house in 2003
Why Catkin Kilcher Burton chose Homer

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 chateau / country house 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 film (shown previously at the Smithsonian, and taken on tour in Europe), and then walk or drive the half mile to where history happened.

Homer chateau / country house rental - Panoramic views of Kachemak Bay, Homer Spit mountains

Panoramic views of Kachemak Bay, Homer Spit mountains

View from the meadow

View from the meadow

Front room

Front room

Dining Room set for your dining pleasure!

Dining Room set for your dining pleasure!

Custom Kitcher Koa Wood Island and bar with fully furnished kitchen.

Custom Kitcher Koa Wood Island and bar with fully furnished kitchen.

Roomy upstairs Master Bedroom with King Size Bed.

Roomy upstairs Master Bedroom with King Size Bed.

Upstairs guest bedroom with custom made queen size bed.

Upstairs guest bedroom with custom made queen size bed.

Lower level lounge, dining area and fully furnished kitchen.

Lower level lounge, dining area and fully furnished kitchen.

Lower level bunk-bed room.

Lower level bunk-bed room.

View of Kachemak Bay

View of Kachemak Bay

Midnight moonglow

Midnight moonglow

Kachemak Bay

Kachemak Bay

Homer Eagles (Resting)

Homer Eagles (Resting)

Horses grazing nearby

Horses grazing nearby

Short hike to the beach

Short hike to the beach

Neighborhood moose

Neighborhood moose

Neighborhood Moose

Neighborhood Moose

One of our sandhill crane family

One of our sandhill crane family

Horse riding up Kachemak Bay

Horse riding up Kachemak Bay

View of head of Kachemak Bay in winter

View of head of Kachemak Bay in winter

Nearest Airport : Homer Airport at 12 Miles
Nearest Beach : beach at 1 Miles
Car: recommended

Owner is one of eight children raised in a log cabin on the Kilcher Family Homestead in Alaska the last frontier. Historic homestead is on adjacent property with Living Museum, ~600 acres to roam with access to beach. Located on historic Kilcher Family Homestead, 620 pristine acres preserved through a a conservation easement. You will be able to view historic videos of Pioneer Familya and the Rich and Simple Life about the Kilcher family homesteading the last frontier, as well as visit the Kilcher Homestead Living Museum - part of which is the original log cabing built by Ruth and Yule Kilcher and their children, Catkin Kilcher Burton, Stellavera Kilcher, Otto Kilcher, Sunrise Kilcher, Atz Kilcher, Fay Kilcher Smith, Wurtilla Hepp and Mairiis Kilcher.

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Rental Rates for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Homer, Alaska

Notes

  • From $350
  • US Dollars
  • Book 6 days, get 7th day free!
  • $400 night for up to 6 adults,$25/person extra,children free
  • Off season (Sep 16 to May 14) $350/night
  • Sleeps 11 with comfort in beds
  • $120 cleaning fee/week
  • Call for large group rates,military and local discount
  • 3 night min

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Homer, Alaska

Property Type:
  • chateau / country house

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Floor Area:
  • 3200 sq. ft.
  • 3 stories

Location Type:
  • Beach View
  • Lake View
  • Mountain View
  • Ocean View
  • Water View

Theme:
  • Adventure
  • Away From It All
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Sports & Activities

General:
  • Iron & Board
  • Internet
  • Heating
  • Towels Provided
  • Parking
  • Living Room
  • Hair Dryer
  • Washing Machine
  • Broadband Access
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Telephone
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wireless Internet
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Parking Off Street
  • Wood Stove

Kitchen:
  • Kitchen ...
    The lower level also has a fully equipped kitchen and living area for members of your group to gather and cook.
  • Stove
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Dining
  • seating for 8 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - combination tub/shower , tub , toilet , Adjoins Master BR on top level
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , On main living level (mid)
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , Large shower, on lower level

Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11
  • Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , on top level
    Bedroom 3 - 2 bunk bed , @ sets of beautiful log custom bunk beds -- 4 single beds
    Bedroom 4 - 1 double , 1 twin/ single , Beautiful log bunk bed, double bed on bottom, single on top
    Bedroom 1 - 1 king , Also has access to loft and two wonderful window nooks
  • King size beds (1), Queen size Beds (1), Double Beds (1), Bunk Beds (3)
Entertainment:
  • Television
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Toys
  • CD Player
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Video Library
  • DVD Player

Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Lanai / Gazebo
  • Balcony
  • Deck / Patio
  • 5 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • Events Allowed
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome

Onsite Services:
  • Massage

Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • museums
  • restaurants
  • churches
  • library
  • marina
  • winery tours
  • health/beauty spa
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • live theater

Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • eco tourism
  • paddle boating
  • walking
  • whale watching
  • shelling
  • sledding
  • wildlife viewing
  • horseback riding
  • scenic drives
  • boating
  • antiquing
  • shopping
  • sight seeing

Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • Babysitter
  • hospital
  • fitness center

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • deepsea fishing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • mountain climbing
  • mountaineering
  • pier fishing
  • sound/bay fishing
  • surf fishing
  • sailing
  • skiing
  • snowboarding
  • snowmobiling
  • rock climbing
  • hiking
  • cross country skiing
  • kayaking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • mountain biking
  • hunting

Notes: Also has a fire pit with gorgeous view

Reviews for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Homer, Alaska

Eagles Rest next to Kilcher Family Homestead on Panoramic Kachemak Bay
average rating of 5.0 based on 10 reviews
business
Eagles Rest next to Kilcher Family Homestead on Panoramic Kachemak Bay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p335518vb
5713306568
Homer Kenai Peninsula
North Carolina
5

True Alaskan Experience

5 of 5
Submitted: February 3, 2013 Stayed: August 2012
Stunning Beauty. Staying on the Kilcher Homestead in the most amazing log cabin with unbelievable
views was such an incredible vacation for our family. We were looking for a site for my son's
wedding and we found it. The whole property was so beautiful. The log house was clean and
the master bedroom views were to die for. The owners were so kind and helpful. The wedding
turned out more wonderful than we all could have imagined. Remote area with lots of wildlife to see.
We saw bears, moose, eagles.We have traveled all around the world and could not have found
a more beautiful place to be. Highly recommend it.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Eagles Rest next to Kilcher Family Homestead on Panoramic Kachemak Bay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p335518vb
5713306568
Homer Kenai Peninsula
North Carolina
5

True Alaskan Experience

5 of 5
Submitted: February 3, 2013 Stayed: August 2012
Stunning Beauty. Staying on the Kilcher Homestead in the most amazing log cabin with unbelievable
views was such an incredible vacation for our family. We were looking for a site for my son's
wedding and we found it. The whole property was so beautiful. The log house was clean and
the master bedroom views were to die for. The owners were so kind and helpful. The wedding
turned out more wonderful than we all could have imagined. Remote area with lots of wildlife to see.
We saw bears, moose, eagles.We have traveled all around the world and could not have found
a more beautiful place to be. Highly recommend it.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Eagles Rest next to Kilcher Family Homestead on Panoramic Kachemak Bay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p335518vb
5713306568
Homer Kenai Peninsula
North Carolina
5

True Alaskan Experience

5 of 5
Submitted: February 3, 2013 Stayed: August 2012
Stunning Beauty. Staying on the Kilcher Homestead in the most amazing log cabin with unbelievable
views was such an incredible vacation for our family. We were looking for a site for my son's
wedding and we found it. The whole property was so beautiful. The log house was clean and
the master bedroom views were to die for. The owners were so kind and helpful. The wedding
turned out more wonderful than we all could have imagined. Remote area with lots of wildlife to see.
We saw bears, moose, eagles.We have traveled all around the world and could not have found
a more beautiful place to be. Highly recommend it.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Eagles Rest next to Kilcher Family Homestead on Panoramic Kachemak Bay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p335518vb
5713306568
Homer Kenai Peninsula
Anchorage
5

Absolutely Wonderful

5 of 5
Submitted: January 18, 2013 Stayed: June 2012
The house and setting are beautiful. If you're looking for somewhere to stay that feels like Alaska, this it it! We definitely would recommend this place.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
business
Eagles Rest next to Kilcher Family Homestead on Panoramic Kachemak Bay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p335518vb
5713306568
Homer Kenai Peninsula
New Orleans, Louisiana
5

Magical

5 of 5
Submitted: February 24, 2012 Stayed: August 2011
This was a purely magical experience. When we drove up our jaws dropped. The view is to die for. The only problem is pictures DO NOT do this place justice. The house is very inviting and comfortable. The view from the master bedroom makes you want to stay in bed all day just looking out the wall of windows. We've had several dinners here with friends and neighbors we've met over the last year and they all agree this is the best place to be. We spent a good bit of the summer here and have returned for the winter and it is truly a wonderful place. Not only is Eagles Rest amazing but Homer is amazing. the people here are truly some of the kindest people I've ever met and the town has so much to offer. Whether it's fishing, shopping, or dining this town offers the best of everything. I sent home 220 pounds of halibut over the summer and I've sled down 3500 feet of hills and valleys this winter. I've seen eagles every time I look out the window and I almost ran into a moose while sledding. In the summer the fireweed is so plentiful and this winter the snow was plentiful. I just can't say enough about this place. We have been coming to Homer on and off for the past three years and staying here was the best out of all the places we've stayed. We are currently looking for a home to buy here in Homer and our biggest fear is that we are now spoiled and no place will live up to Eagles Rest. Thank you so much for such a memorable experience for me and my family.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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