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The Aurora Borealis over the house, a planet & stream of light from the moon

Full kitchen, stocked well; basic pantry items & assorted cooking appliances.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

North Pole, AK

Santa Claus House12 min drive
Fort Wainwright19 min drive
Fairbanks Ice Museum21 min drive
Fairbanks (EIL-Eielson Air Force Base)33 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Only giving 5 stars because 6 isnt an option! First of all, I booked this because every review i saw of this property...

Andrew

Nov 6, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Heartland studio in North Pole, Alaska - plus extras

Well-appointed studio with private entrance, a full kitchen that includes breakfast & cooking essentials. A washer & dryer in the unit. Cozy & comfortable for a few days or a few weeks, come and enjoy 12 peaceful acres with easy access to the Chena River, Aurora. Borealis viewing, Santa Claus House, UAF Museum, Chena Hot Springs, hiking & sightseeing. Located just 25 minutes from the Fairbanks International Airport, 10 minutes to the Montgomery gate of Fort Wainwright Army Base, and 19 miles to Eielson Air Force Base.

Expansive property and no other dwellings in sight. Surrounded by 12 acres of nature, black spruce, white spruce, birch, and aspen trees. Have a trailer but need a respite - we have plenty of parking. You may see moose, foxes, birds, rabbits, and other Alaska wildlife. When solar storms are predicted, look up or drive a short way to view the Northern Lights! Sleeps 3 adults or two adults and 2 children. 1 Queen bed, 1 futon (a bit wider than ex-large twin)

Property manager

Wendy Brant

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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

Unit is not "baby proof", please advise ahead.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

For the comfort and safety of others: No open flame, burning of candles or incense, smoking of any kind or vaping in the unit.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

North Pole

Located in North Pole, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Gold Daughters and Gold Dredge 8 are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at North Star Golf Club and Hoodoo Brewing Company. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Dipper Ice Arena and Fairbanks Ice Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.

North Pole, AK

What's nearby

Santa Claus House - 12 min drive
Fort Wainwright - 19 min drive
Fairbanks Ice Museum - 21 min drive
Creamer's Field - 22 min drive
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum - 23 min drive

Getting around

Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mocha Moose - ‬12 min drive
‪Little Richard's Family Diner - ‬12 min drive
‪North Polar Expresso - ‬12 min drive
‪Badger Den - ‬10 min drive
‪Wagner's Pizza Bus - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heartland studio in North Pole, Alaska - plus extras pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heartland studio in North Pole, Alaska - plus extras ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heartland studio in North Pole, Alaska - plus extras ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heartland studio in North Pole, Alaska - plus extras located?

This family-friendly North Pole apartment building is located on the riverfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chena River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of North Star Golf Club and Santa Claus House. Gold Daughters and Birch Hill Recreation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

29 June 2024

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

Excellence in every way!

Excellent accommodations. Excellent communication. Excellent amenities. Excellent location. Excellent hosts. First time in Fairbanks. After our stay at the Heartland studio, know where we'll be for our second.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mia p.

6 Apr 2024

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

Perfect Location

Great, quiet studio, but near enough to all. Loved the backyard w trees for view. Wonderful to have starter food and especially coffee. Had tv issue and fixed asap, Wendy just awesome host.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

6 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Only giving 5 stars because 6 isnt an option! First of all, I booked this because every review i saw of this property praised the host's communication and thoughtful touches. It was actually better than advertised. Wendy's communication was top notch, from start to finish. All questions were answered promptly and fully. Directions to the property were thorough, and everything was clearly labelled upon arrival. Everything we might have needed was readily available, from laundry soap to herbs and spices. The space was very clean and well appointed, with thoughtful extras throughout, including a snack tray which was welcome after a long day of travel. I lost track of how many times we just shook our heads in wonder at how thoughful everything was. An informational binder was waiting for us, with food and entertainment suggestions which we definitely took advantage of. If you are staying in the North Pole / Fairbanks area, dont think twice, just book this unit. You wont regret it. In fact, even if you are staying in Anchorage, just book this anyways, its just a 12-hour train ride away. I dont know that we will ever be back to Alaska, but if we ever are, this will be our first choice. We were blown away. Thank you Wendy!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARILYN ANN

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

So sorry we forgot to leave a review for our visit! We had a wonderful time, didn’t get to see the Aurora due to the dates we went but Wendy let us know when the moose were out. We had truck issues and she made sure we had food to eat in our apartment when we returned after being stuck all night till help came. Wonderful, wonderful time and can’t wait to go back when the Northern lights are out again so we can see them! Thanks again to Wendy and her husband for offering to come get us when we broke down. Great host and a great place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

hector h.

6 Sept 2023

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

Great place

Host left us lots of goodies to use. Much appreciated!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Amenities

This studio rental is wonderful. The host is very helpful and very easy to communicate with. My husband and I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

23 July 2023

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

Awesome stay!

This was our first stay at a VRBO. It was such a wonderful experience that we are probably spoiled! Great communication between us and Wendy, the hostess. We knew exactly what to expect. Very clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

12 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We enjoyed our stay , it was very clean! The host was friendly and made us feel comfortable!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

29 Mar 2023

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

Wonderful property

Studio as advertised. Wendy was an awesome hostess. Plenty of breakfast food, snacks plus pasta and soup in cupboard. Spotless. Close to dogsledding, snowmobiling, museums, Large Animal Research Station. Wendy even texted me so we would know when Northern lights were visible! Great place to stay, highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This is an amazing place to stay. The host are very friendly and helpful. They have items for you when you first get there and the place is nice and clean. Definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donyal T., Macon, Georgia

2 Feb 2023

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

Fabulous

One of the best VRBO. We were super pleased with everything. Wish we could have stayed longer. Location was great for our outing and easy to get into town. Everything from parking, the space itself, the comfortable bed, and all the amenities in the studio made it a perfect place. Wendy was fabulous, above and beyond. Felt like visiting family but still on our own vacation. The small details and her special touches made it wonderful, making memories for other fabulous. Alaska is beautiful and also their home. Wishing the Brant’s much success in sharing their home with others.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

10 Dec 2022

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

25th anniversary trip

Loved this studio apartment. Wendy and Drew, our hosts, were amazing. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Studio came with all the necessities and more. We were greeted with flowers and snack platter for our anniversary. Everything was perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances C.

14 Sept 2022

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

Heartland

Heatland studio was amazing. The unit was prepared and well stocked for our group. Just pack your bags. Wendy has the coffee and tea mixes available. A welcoming basket was wonderful. We saw the northern lights for first time on the north side of the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tye T.

23 July 2022

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

Quiet location

Very well equipped, host friendly and readily available for any questions.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Honolulu

16 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Excellent little place, very quiet and out of the way, and had a very "homey" feeling, and the managers were very attentive. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edith N.

12 Apr 2022

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

Fantastic place

The studio was absolutely immaculate and spacious. The kitchen and fridge were stocked with some basics that really saved our butts when we arrived in the middle of the night! The property was perfect for aurora viewing while still being close to town. Wendy is worth her weight in gold. She was so attentive and kind for our entire stay: alerting us to aurora and moose sightings (and even giving us great local restaurant advice). I feel lucky to have found such a wonderful place to stay, it really exceeded all my expectations. I know where I'm staying the next time I'm in Fairbanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Brant

Why they chose this property

We are away from most ambient light on nights of favorable solar activity! We are close enough to everything but far enough away to feel like you are in Alaska! Just 20 minutes to many places, and the roads are well-kept.

What makes this property unique

Rate includes: light breakfast items to get you started, such as pastry/bread/bagels/muffins, fruit, cereal, pancake mix & syrup, eggs, butter, jam, milk, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water, along with an assortment of cooking spices, oils, and essentials in the studio. The 8% required room tax is also included in the nightly rate.