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Peaceful Hillside Refuge to Enjoy Aurora

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 232.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Fairbanks, AK
  • Moose Mountain
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Fort Wainwright
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Peaceful Hillside Refuge to Enjoy Aurora

Private and peaceful, this cozy cabin is located in boreal forest at the end of a private road close to Fairbanks. You will enjoy exclusive use of this retreat during your stay. The hooting of a great horned owl on the mountain behind the house is only rarely disturbed by the distant moan of the locomotive winding through the valley below.The property that this cabin and the main house sits on feels remote even though it is less than 15 minutes from shopping and Fairbanks International Airport.

Property manager

Dan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remove shoes when inside the house.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fairbanks

Located in Fairbanks, this cottage is in a rural area. Moose Mountain and Fairbanks Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit University of Alaska Museum of the North and Big Dipper Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Carlson Center Event Arena or Growden Memorial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

  • Moose Mountain - 12 min drive - 5.5 km
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Creamer's Field - 18 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 22 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ivory Jacks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gold Hill Express - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's Bread & Bagels - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ursa Major Distilling - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Hillside Refuge to Enjoy Aurora pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Hillside Refuge to Enjoy Aurora?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Hillside Refuge to Enjoy Aurora?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Hillside Refuge to Enjoy Aurora located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Moose Mountain, Georgeson Botanical Garden and Large Animal Research Station. University of Alaska-Fairbanks and Fairbanks Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Wonderful place to watch the Aurora
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful cabin in the mountains!

Dan and Clarity were amazing hosts and easy to communicate with! The cabin was perfect us as it was far enough outside of town to be nice and peaceful, but close enough for all of our outings, and it was also close to Murphy Dome which was an amazing spot for viewing the aurora on cloudless nights!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm Cozy and Quiet

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay in again, for sure!

Great stay. Love this place. Breakfast options were great. Cozy but not lacking anything you need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful private cabin

We celebrated our 30th anniversary with a trip to Alaska. This cabin was the perfect remote location we were looking for! Hosts were quick to respond to questions and go above and beyond to make guests feel relaxed and comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Kept Secret

Loved this little place! It was away from the city but not far. Super cute place. Loved the little squirrel that would come and visit us every morning. This place would’ve been perfect to see the northern lights except we had a lot of rain in clouds while we were there. Not to worry. It’s the perfect cabin that makes you feel right at home. We would definitely stay here again. Dan and Clarity were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in Every Way! + Northern Lights!

Can’t say enough good things about this little place. Communication was effortless, and the place was exactly like the photos. Charming, convenient and close to everything. Absolutely spotless. We just regret we weren’t able to stay longer. We were just in town for the evening, but we did get to see a stunning display of the aurora borealis. Just up the hill from the cabin. Definitely would love to come and stay here again! Thanks guys!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So quiet, peaceful. Property had everything we needed and was so clean and homey.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

We were just in Fairbanks for the night and after seeing the cabin wish we could have stayed longer. Nice, very quiet area just far enough away from town but just a few minutes drive to the local General Store for supplies. Our hosts provided everything that we could have needed next time we are back in the area we will be calling them first!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Nice hillside retreat with in Fairbanks. Only spent one night due to our itinerary, but the place would be great for a longer visit!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alaska experience

Very cute cottage with all the amenities one needs fresh eggs and food items stocked in the kitchen. Owner was very friendly . One of my best experiences with VRBO. Highly recommend this place. So much to see in the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway for two adventurers!

We flew in late to Fairbanks International arriving at 2am from Seattle. Due to our arrival time, the car rental companies were all closed, but a short 20 min cab ride to our warm cabin was amazing after traveling almost 24 hours. We were exhausted and ready to get some much needed rest. We slept a few hours and then were able to make a great breakfast and hot coffee from the fresh ingredients provided by Dan and Clarity. The cabin has many items available to help with the costs of staying in a VRBO. During our stay we visited Castner Ice Cave, Denali, Chena Hot Springs, drove the Dalton to the Arctic Circle and we day the Aurora! We unfortunately had a lot of cloudy weather near the cabin during our stay so we didn't get to see it from there, but our view was gorgeous nevertheless! It snowed several days, too. We were warm and cozy and appreciated the heated mattress pad! I didn't get to personally meet either of our hosts, but my husband did and he said they were very gracious and kind. All of my communication with them from before booking until we checked out has been excellent! Zero complaints! I would absolutely come back to this cabin again without hesitation. We stayed 9 nights total and there was nothing that we needed other than laundry facilities. We went to town and in an hour had our laundry done at Fairbanks Laundry. This cabin has its water brought in by tanker, which I was aware of, many cabins around the area are dry cabins.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROL M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cabin in the woods!

We wanted to be out of the city. This little cabin was perfect! It’s also a bed and breakfast so the cabin is stocked with all kinds of food including snacks and soups. The quail eggs were the best! The decor as in furs and antlers and paintings are all from local artists and hunters and are available for purchase. Everything was beautiful comfy and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the cabin

Our stay in Fairbanks at the cabin was wonderful. Just as described and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little house for overnight stay!

Dan was so easy to work with; loved the little house, perfect for a 1 or 2-night stay (we only could work in a 1-overnighter); clean, easy to access, enjoyed our stay very much; highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, cute, cute!

Cozy cute place, set in the beautiful trees! Quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sietske N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This is a great little cabin. We loved the location. It has everything you need and breakfast was a great touch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Night in Alaska

Really enjoyed the peace and quiet. The breakfast items wer
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coleen

Liked: Amenities
Everything you need is there! Feel at home cabin❤️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Loved it! Cute and very quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Sound of Silence

Yes, that’s what you will hear…nothing and it’s great. Very tidy cabin and great breakfast fixings for you to create your own breakfast. Right down the road and conveniently located near Running Reindeer Ranch. Thank you Clarity &Dan for your hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place to stay!

This has been a perfect place to stay. An Alaskan experience near the top of a mountain surrounded by trees and a beautiful sky. Great cozy cabin with everything we would need. The hosts were fantastic. Freshly laid eggs for breakfast from the owners little poultry farm next door. We hope to come back sometime!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet

Perfect little cabin for couples getaway. Very comfortable, in summer bring a sleep mask, but overall totally enjoyed to get away from the city!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dan

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