Remote Cabin Caretaker

Discussion in 'Camping/Outdoor Living' started by cookiecache, Jan 22, 2011.

  1. cookiecache

    cookiecache Member

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    I have a cabin in the Alaska bush that needs someone living in it until next fall. This is NOT a paid position. It is a chance for a person/couple/friends to try out living in the wilderness.

    The cabin: two-story about 300sf of floor space. There's a very large picture window upstairs, and a nice woodstove to keep everything nice and warm. [​IMG]

    Location: About 100 miles West of Talkeetna, near the Yentna River in South-Central Alaska. No roads. No stores. No civilization for many miles. There is cell-phone service! And Internet!! (OK, just dial-up speed - 56k, but it works)

    Access is by AIRCRAFT ONLY.[​IMG]

    Neighbors: None for more than a mile in any direction... unless you count the MANY wild animals in this area (People who plan to kill everything that moves need not apply).

    I can provide the "How do I fix this?" support, but persons at this location really need to be able to live a "make do or do without" lifestyle. This is my homestead I have held since 1996, and I would be living there now, but my girlfriend is very sick (Lupus).

    I'll post more details, and answer questions on this thread. Please watch my videos to get a better idea of the living conditions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWJDm-O6IAA"]YouTube - Flight to Cookiecache Homestead 0001
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t97hSceq3KI&feature=related"]YouTube - Go Wild! Homesteading in Alaska, How and Where. Part 2
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAcsxRB9vdw&feature=related"]YouTube - Homestead Firewood

    This lifestyle is not for everyone, but the right person will get an experience of their lifetime.
     
  2. off-grid-survivalist

    off-grid-survivalist Guest

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    Im interested.It is only accessible by plane or could someone with experience 4wheel it there?(I dislike puddle-jumpers)
     
  3. cookiecache

    cookiecache Member

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    It is only accessible by plane during summer. I suppose one could walk in during winter... but it would take 2~3 weeks if you're in really good shape (no trails of any kind).
     
  4. SpacemanSpiff

    SpacemanSpiff Visitor

    best wishes sent for your friends health to improve
     
  5. blackcat666

    blackcat666 Senior Member

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    oh, man oh, man! stemtimic lupus is such super nasty shit!:ack2:

    i am so sorry that your gf has been struck down with that vile shit.:sad:

    i hope she is able to get back some amount of a good quality life again.


    i was the caretaker of my grandparents remote cabin for 3 years.
    that was in the northland iron range of minnesota.

    i wish i could help you out mate however, i can't be away from texas for that long a time.

    good luck to both you and your gf... i wish you both the very best!
    :D
     
  6. RobynCB90

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    I'm so very jealous that you have such a home... I would do it if it weren't for my monetary limitations and educational obligations...
     
  7. tattooedcre8tion

    tattooedcre8tion Member

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    i would love this opportunity ...but lack of funds prohibits it..best wishes for your family
     
  8. back2alaska

    back2alaska Guest

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    very interested in caretaker post location wouldnt be by lake creek lodge and the mouth of the squentna would it
    ?
     
  9. cookiecache

    cookiecache Member

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    Sorry this is an old thread. The homestead was sold, and I live in Oregon.
     
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