Escape to Birchwood Suite

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1 bedroomSleeps 374.3 sq m

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Breakfast available
Dryer
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Washer
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Fairbanks, AK

Moose Mountain
‪20 min drive‬
University of Alaska-Fairbanks
‪33 min drive‬
Fort Wainwright
‪40 min drive‬
Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Master

Toilet · Shower only

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Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Escape from the monotony of daily life to Fairbanks, Alaska at Birchwood Escape! Nestled on Murphy Dome, surrounded by birch trees with a view like none other in the Fairbanks area; this one bedroom vacation rental is complete with a full kitchen and living room area with a full entertainment center. The goose down comforter on the queen size bed is very comfortable but I bet you'd rather be outside enjoying Alaska in its finest. A large comfortable sofa enables this property to accommodate 3 guests. If desired, renters may have access to traditional native parkas, furs, hats, and more for photos to remember your time at Birchwood Suite. A short 14 miles west of Fairbanks allows full views of the Northern Lights. During the summer, we are a short 10 minute drive to the top of Murphy Dome. Come enjoy all that Birchwood Suite has to offer.

There is no public transportation to this location. We are 20 minutes from the airport, 15 minutes from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and 25 minutes from downtown Fairbanks. Uber and taxi service is available in Fairbanks however, they are expensive and may be inconvenient. A rental car is the best choice when staying with us. We strongly recommend that guests visiting us in the winter rent an AWD vehicle.

Property manager

Tim and Stacie Motis

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Special Occasions considered

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Note from host: Special Occasions considered

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North America

Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

Moose Mountain - 20 min drive - 9.9 km
University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 33 min drive - 20.6 km
University of Alaska Museum of the North - 35 min drive - 22.7 km
Fairbanks Ice Museum - 39 min drive - 30.1 km
Fort Wainwright - 40 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Birchwood Suite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Birchwood Suite?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Birchwood Suite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Birchwood Suite located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Moose Mountain and within 16 miles (25 km) of Large Animal Research Station and Georgeson Botanical Garden. University of Alaska Museum of the North and Fairbanks Golf Course are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Curt P.

30 Mar 2025

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

Near Murphy's Dome

The rental is clean and comfortable. We were staying in Alaska to see the lights and this spot is very easy access to Murphy's dome, which was perfect. Whenever we needed to rest up from the long nights out the property was quiet and relaxing. It could not have been better for what we were looking for.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

25 Mar 2025

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

Awesome experience at Escape to Birchwood Suite

Tim and Stacie were exceptional hosts. From the great accommodations to the coffee, homemade bread and raspberry jam the stay was awesome. They even saved us a trip to town with some super glue when my wife's glasses broke and when we had to have a package delivered. Loved the heated floors in the bedroom and bathroom. Spent 9 days with them during our Fairbanks Aurora vacation. Had great viewing on our tours and even great Aurora viewing from their driveway on the two nights we didn't go out on tours. Could not have been more pleased with the experience.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

28 Jan 2025

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

Great space, fantastic hosts

We felt we were at home away from home with friends! When we checked in, the place was warm and inviting. While there, Fairbanks experienced "warm-ageddon", temperatures approaching 40 when they're usually -20, which turned the roads into sheets of ice rink. Tim and Stacie were EXCELLENT in communicating during this time, keeping their driveway clear and safe, and offering to help if we felt the roads were too treacherous for us to drive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

1 Nov 2024

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

Great Stay

This place was amazing & well stocked. Tim & Stacie were great people to work with and the pictures are exactly what the 1 bedroom Apt. looked like. Its a bit of a drive in winter but we were ok with that (being from MN) as we were there to relax, aurora chase, and revisit areas of Fairbanks we have been to and not been too. :) Watched the Aurora's right outside the Apt. Will likely be back again in the fall. Thanks for the goodies and the raspberry jam. Hubby said the coffee pot (and coffee) was amazing. All was good :)

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth j.

10 Oct 2024

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Northern Lights

We enjoyed Stacie and Tim’s hospitality. Treats were left upon arrival making the first morning enjoyable without needing to have ran to the store before checking in. The apartment is so homey and clean that my autistic daughter walked around barefoot which she rarely does even at lifetime friends homes.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty H.

21 Sept 2024

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

Vacation

Very lovely place. We had everything we needed

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

15 Sept 2024

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Peaceful Place in the Woods near Murphy Dome

We loved staying here. You can tell the host cares about being a good host and not just trying to monetize space, unlike some other places we've stayed. The towels and sheets were good quality and the bed was very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with basics like spices, cooking oil, tea, coffee, hot cocoa plus the spatulas and anything you'd need to make a meal. There was a wonderful welcome basket with local treats. We stayed in September and the view across the valley was spectacular with all of the trees turning yellow. You could occasionally hear footsteps from the hosts family upstairs, but they were quieter than most places.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren r.

11 Sept 2024

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Stay in Fairbanks

We absolutely loved our stay. The location and views were perfect. Great spot to check out the northern lights. Tim and Stacie were excellent hosts and we really appreciated the little extras (fresh flowers, eggs and delicious homemade jams)

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Aug 2024

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

Great place

Beautiful one bedroom apartment with fully e

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

20 Aug 2024

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

Excellent Lodging, Excellent Hosts!

We had a great time at Birchwood Suite! It was perfect for my wife and I. The location and landscaping and tiered gardens were very scenic. And, as an added bonus, the fruits and vegetables were available to us for picking. Tim and Stacie were excellent hosts!

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

22 July 2024

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Excellent and Beautiful!

My husband and I stayed here a year ago on our honeymoon and again for our one year anniversary. We absolutely loved it! The property is beautiful and about a 15 minute drive from town, which we liked. It’s good to get away from the noise and bustle of the city. The apartment was clean, well maintained, and had everything we needed and more! Tim and Stacie were awesome to work with and they are lovely people. We would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene N.

14 July 2024

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Great Girls Trip!

I loved it. This was my second time there. My girlfriends were very impressed

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

6 July 2024

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NIce Escape to Birchwood

Unit was clean and had anything we needed. Nice place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

4 July 2024

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Outstanding!

Very clean, great location, super nice hosts/family. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony g.

17 June 2024

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Amazing and beautiful .

We chose this place as me and the wife like to stay away from the crowds . This place provided the perfect spot. This place had more than you can get in most rental places. We felt as if we were home with all the included amenities. The property and all accommodations were beautiful and amazing. Thanks.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorene D.

29 Oct 2023

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

Cute, Comfortable Condo

From the lit up barns at the entrance to the lane, to the birchwood wreath on the front door, to the fresh flowers and welcome basket, to the birch decorations, to the soft towels and comfy bed, to the well stocked kitchen this condo is well worth the money. We were glad we had a 4 wheel drive vehicle since the roads all around Fairbanks were snow packed - which added to our Alaska experience. We didn’t read the description about the tv but thankfully the WiFi service was strong enough that we could stream our YouTube TV. Thank you Motis Family!!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine J.

17 Oct 2023

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

Our Alaskan Adventure

We wanted a place to use as our "base" for our stay in Alaska. This was the perfect place. Clean, quiet, and close to Fairbanks where all our adventures started from. The Motis family were the best!

Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles s., alaska

19 Aug 2023

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Quiet in the country

If you want to see how your garden, yard and property should look you want to visit this property. It is out of town a ways but it is worth the drive. Clean, well stocked and quiet.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie I., Nampa ID

15 Aug 2023

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Wonderful hosts

Wonderful property and hosts! The flowers and welcome basket were so appreciated!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

1 Aug 2023

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Such a great spot!

We were grateful that it was not far from the air force base. We got to go to an air show during our stay. The accommodations were just what we were looking for.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lauren v., Tampa, Florida

9 July 2023

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A great stay

This was one of the best stays I’ve had. The location was a quick 20 mins to Fairbanks, the place was spacious, and clean. This was the most stocked rental I have ever been in. Ample towels, tissues, and cooking supplies which isn’t always present in other rentals. The farm eggs, jam, coffee, and candies was a very appreciated bonus as well. The bed was super comfortable and I am so thankful for the washer/dryer since this was the halfway point to our trip and had a lot of laundry to do! My only negative about this place was the Wi-Fi. Our phones only connected about 50% of the time and our computers couldn’t connect at all. We had to go into town to do work from a cafe but other than that issue this was a perfect rental. Thanks so much!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla T.

28 June 2023

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Solitude

This place is quaint and cozy with a beautiful view of mountains. Extremely clean. Special goodies laid out upon arrival. Great hosts and excellent communication. Cell service is hit or miss depending on carrier. I highly recommend Birchwood Suite.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

23 Mar 2023

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

Perfect!!

This property is perfect in every way! Super clean, beautiful inside and out (oh, the view!), well-equipped, extremely comfortable and welcoming! There is not one thing we would change. The Motis family is so kind and friendly, we enjoyed meeting them and talking with them. (But if you want to have complete privacy and not visit, they keep to themselves). Our main goal in Fairbanks was to see the Northern Lights- and we had the most amazing display of God’s beauty right outside our door! Another highlight was a trip to Black Spruce Dog Sledding, which was recommended by Tim. Highly recommend! It was one of the highlights of our trip! We have zero complaints about our stay at Birchwood Suite, and we are already planning a trip back in the summer! Thank you, Motis Family!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

19 Mar 2023

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

Comfy Cozy in a beautiful setting

Tim and Stacie are exceptionally gracious and generous hosts, above and beyond reasonable expectations, even though we wound up being needy guests. The property itself couldn’t be lovelier inside or outside. We were even treated to a spectacular showing of the northern lights. We loved our stay in Fairbanks and can’t wait to visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

2 Mar 2023

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

Birchwood Suites-amazing

This was the perfect place for us. It was clean, welcoming and in a beutiful setting. Thank you for the personal touches, Alaskan drinks and snacks, flowers, fresh eggs from the kids, laundry soap, personal size shampoo, etc., but especially for the plowed drive and parking. It made our stay so pleasant. It is bigger than we expected. We felt so pampered! We were able to see so many great things. We went on a dog sled ride, soaked in Chena hot springs, saw the museum of the North and the Morris Thompson museum. We saw the Northern lights more than one night! They were so beautiful. We were on the run most of the time. It was wonderful to have a great place to land each night. Thanks again, Don and Kristi

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

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