House in Fritz Creek, AK
11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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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. Next to the Kilcher homestead, there is also a small archive nearby for the Ruth Kilcher Mariott Archives, where I have an archive intern working part time. The intern loves in a small cabin screened from view by alder bushes. Of note this property is part of a working homestead so there may be tractors and ATV's at work, but we will coordinate with you when this occurs in the event you are enjoying the house and not out fishing or sight seeing! Note: One of our windows in the upper bedroom recently cracked
Keywords: Kilcher Family Homestead, Atz Kilcher, Log home, overlooking Kachemak Bay, next to historic Kilcher Homestead
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. Next to the Kilcher homestead, there is also a small archive nearby for the Ruth Kilcher Mariott Archives, where I have an archive intern working part time. The intern loves in a small cabin screened from view by alder bushes. Of note this property is part of a working homestead so there may be tractors and ATV's at work, but we will coordinate with you when this occurs in the event you are enjoying the house and not out fishing or sight seeing! Note: One of our windows in the upper bedroom recently cracked
Keywords: Kilcher Family Homestead, Atz Kilcher, Log home, overlooking Kachemak Bay, next to historic Kilcher Homestead
Amenities at Pioneer & Veterans Lodge, Kilcher Homestead, Alaska The Last Frontier
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Fritz Creek, AK
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Great house and even greater surrounding property to explore! We arrived to welcoming sandhill cranes on the lawn (they were so close we thought they were lawn ornaments!) Catkin was an excellent hostess and available for any questions. We enjoyed learning the homestead. We were lucky to see moose on the property (2 young ones with their mom one night!) The house conveniently located to Homer, where we spent a few fun days. And the views from the house were spectacular!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Beautiful view! directions were off a little for the grass road! (scary for the ladies), once there we found the gravel road. a mirror in all bedrooms and adequate lighting would be nice, really enjoyed the nature.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Beautiful home and property. Wonderful hosts!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We have stayed at many high quality VRBOs over the last decade and this was by far our favorite! The reasons:1) The home was beautiful and very comfortable. It had everything we needed and more! 2) The owners were attentive to our needs, checking to see if we needed anything and made themselves accessible if a need arose (which it didn't as they seemed to foresee what was needed to make their guests comfortable).3) The location couldn't be beat. After traveling around the world (literally), we still see Homer, AK as one of the most beautiful places on earth (if not THE most beautiful)!!!! The house was oriented so there were amazing views from every window. Imagine waking up and seeing the bay and glaciers right from your bed! 4) The lower level was basically a self-sustained apartment with a full kitchen that our daughter enjoyed for part of our stay.5) Activities: DeDe's favorite was going for walks on the property. She had no difficulty achieving 5 miles each time she went out. Her favorite was hiking down to the beach and the challenge of coming back up. We also enjoyed going out on a small boat and enjoying the sealife in the bay. The Homestead Restaurant is close to the home and had such excellent food, we ate there twice!The owners were amazing and I really hope to return to this home for a longer stay in the future.Sincerely, Larry and DeDe
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10Outstanding
(146 Ratings)
"Great house and even greater surrounding property to explore! We arrived to welcoming sandhill cranes on the lawn (they were so close we thought they were lawn ornaments!) Catkin was an excellent host..."
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