With a stay at this cabin in Fairbanks, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Fort Wainwright and North Star Golf Club. .This cabin is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Gold Dredge 8 and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Gold Daughters.
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
Fort Wainwright - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Aurora Crepes & Peking - 10 min drive
Taco Bell - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cozy Alaskan Cabin, with rare Northern Lights views...
Mountain and City VIEW property! Charming and cozy home with a view just outside the city of Fairbanks. The cabin has all of the amenities for your comfort while being in a forest-like setting, with amazing views. From September-April if the northern lights are out, you can view them right outside the cabin. Come and relax in this calm, stylish space. The aurora is right outside the cabin on any given night...
Side note: Staying in the city of Fairbanks makes viewing the northern lights extremly difficult due to light pollution. The cabin being a few miles outside of town makes it the perfect location and conditions for viewing the northern lights, having zero light polllution.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a terrace.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Trudy
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Patio
Terrace
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the mountains
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 750 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
Cozy cabin with a view Cabin
Cozy cabin with a view Fairbanks
Cozy cabin with a view Cabin Fairbanks
Cozy Alaskan Cabin, with rare Northern Lights views... Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 56 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 56 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Elise R.
6 Apr 2025
Elise R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Brian M., seattle
4 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We saw the lights!!
Enjoyed our time at the cabin with some caveats. Great communication and opportunity to see the Northern Lights both at the cabin and in the vicinity. Could not beat the price compared to other options we observed. Comfy furniture and very clean. Great shower. Trudy was very helpful when we requested to extend our stay to further our attempt to see the Northern Lights and with viewing location options. A couple of things of note. Unreported steps creating issues if mobility challenged both inside the front door and exiting the bedroom. Cabin warmed by small heating unit in the living room leaving cabin cold in some areas(bedroom/bathroom). No extension cord provided to plug in car as plug is about 20 or so feet from the parking space. Rental car cord much too short, so we donated a 25-footer.
Brian M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
kathleen R.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Cozy and inviting location was great.
kathleen R.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
JACOB G.
16 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay Great Northern Lights
My stay at this property was wonderful, everything was clean and tidy, and very close to the various winter activities i had planned. I was quite lucky to see the northern lights on the first night. The property location is great as it is far enough away from Fairbanks to avoid the majority of the light pollution making it much easier to view the northern lights, but close enough that it does not take long to get anywhere within Fairbanks.
There was an issue with VRBO, however Trudy dedicated a considerable amount of time working with VRBO to resolve the issue. I would recommend this accommodation 100%.
JACOB G.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn M.
13 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views!
Trudy was such a a wonderful host! Gave us tips to see the Aurora and was super communicative. The place had everything we needed. Not fancy, but comfy and fantastic location for the price! Saw the Northern lights right outside. And the view from the kitchen/dining room was so beautiful.
Will definitely stay again if /when we go back!
Carolyn M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pat A.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Alaska trip
Our stay in this cozy cabin was great. Our first time to Alaska . Great location, close to everything. Our host, Trudy was very helpful . We saw the northern lights from outside our cabin which was amazing!!! Would stay again. Jeff and Pat, Tennessee
Last January I booked a couple of VRBOs in the area for a family vacay in Fairbanks this month - July 2024. It was my first time booking and I didn't make it clear that I was booking this one for my brother & his wife. The confusion that I created between the host, her name is Trudy, and VRBO had to be cleared up, which Trudy and I were easily able to do, thanks to her patience. The cabin was adorable, clean, and met all John's & Tonya's needs while being private and off the beaten path. One night Trudy called to tell them the Auroras were out, giving my brother & his wife a fabulous viewing from their front yard! It was a truly perfect location and home away from home for this trip. Thanks Trudy!!! We'd stay in your house any time!!
Catherine S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
GALE M.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We enjoyed our stay at Cozy Alaskan cabin. Owner communicated well and cabin was clean. We also got to see the northern lights overhead standing in the driveway.
This is indeed a cozy cabin. Lots of sunlight. Comfortable bed and kitchen/ living room. Everything you need is there. About 10 miles away from stores,restaurants and downtown Fairbanks. We decided to rent a car and it worked out well. The pricing of the cabin was very reasonable compared to typical hotels in the area. Definitely worth considering a visit.
Judith
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donald F., Lakewood, CO USA
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A true Alaska experience and so much more
From the moment we first stepped in the door, our stay at the cabin was every bit what we expected! The place was spotless, the neighborhood was quiet and a short drive to everything we wanted to see in Fairbanks.
In life problems happen and it's usually not the problem we remember but how people react to the problem. One small glitch we had that was no fault of our host Trudy, the water company delivered water to the wrong address two days before our arrival. A new driver was the culprit. In rural Alaska wells are uncommon due to drilling depths and arsenic from mining, so underground storage is the norm. When we woke up the first morning of our stay and had no water we contacted Trudy who took action immediately and within a couple hours we had water and problem solved. A tip of the hat to Trudy for quickly revolving the issue and saving us from having to find alternative housing which we were not looking forward to. Future renters can rest assured that this is highly unlikely to happen again and if it does you have host who very responsive.
Donald F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Jamie G.
19 Aug 2024
In a nwighborhood
I was very disappointed for a number of reasons, the biggest being this “cozy cabin” was in the middle of a neighborhood with another home literally 50’ out the front door. The bathroom was very clean when we arrived, there was hair all over the toilet seat and in the sink.
Beautiful cabin! Host was very communicative and friendly. Would highly recommend!
Deborah
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We love staying at this little cabin. Great location and very comfortable. This was our second time here and this is our “go to” place to stay when we are in the Fairbanks area.
Out of the way from crowds.
Toilet seat needs tightened. It moves 3-4 inches side to side.
If I come back to Alaska I will be looking at this cabin again.
Had a great stay at this cabin while in Fairbanks visiting our son. Clean and comfortable, great location, exceptional value for price. We will be staying there again!
Robert M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Erich
8 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
If you want to save some money and don't have particularly high standards. It's clean just not fancy.
Erich
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
nancy s., Oregon
5 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Looking for Lady Aurora!
We were there in mid-April. The property owner gave us text message alerts about the Aurora- we had to drive away a little bit because the auroras were weak & neighbors' yard lights too bright.
-I enjoyed having our own separate cabin & the large expanse of corner windows to view the trees & snow & distant view. So many other reasonably priced VRBO's were basement type rooms.
nancy s.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Masami K.
2 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
very nice place
i liked the simple space the cabin offered.
Masami K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark D.
21 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Well furnished, attentive host, country setting
Mark D.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Ruth R.
4 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, out of town place
Overall a nice place. Essential items like paper towels, extra garbage bags not provided so beware. Easy check-in access and 12pm check out is nice.
Ruth R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian K.
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peacfull
I did enjoy everything about it except the windows and stove top where not fully cleaned up befor i got there but this is nothing to me. I thank you for the stay.
Brian K.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tami M.
26 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin was Cozy!
This was a great place to stay and experience Alaska. We even walked out on the front porch and saw the Northern Lights. Thank you for sharing your little piece of Alaska!