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Tiny Home On The Dome w/ Hot Tub
This one of a kind cabin, offers the most spectacular 270° views for both sunrise, sunset, and Aurora viewing! Sitting on top of the locally popular Ester Dome, this unique cabin overlooks all of Fairbanks and the surrounding areas. Just 11 miles to the airport, there is amazing hiking/biking trails nearby. With a surplus of windows, the breathtaking Alaskan tundra/mountains are highlighted. Inside this custom built cabin, there is a cozy living room and a fully functional kitchen/bathroom.

Skip the Northern Lights Tour - from a Hot Tub
I spent over two years looking for the best place to have an Airbnb in the area, and this was the winning spot! It is less than 20 minutes from the airport. You are in a quiet, peaceful place with over 40 acres of trees and wildlife around. The home is on Murphy Dome which is the best point to see the lights and you can easily see the lights from the comfort of this comfy vacation home. Hunting, fishing, hiking...all walking distance! My car is available for rent as well if you need transport.

Aurora Hilltop Retreat quiet forest home w hot tub
Serene forest home with spectacular views. This hilltop home overlooks Fairbanks. Low-light pollution makes for great aurora views, yet the home is just 10 min from town. Private outdoor hot tub One of the most unique and beautiful properties in Fairbanks. Live underneath a greenhouse in a cozy and private home. Watch the Aurora, pick fresh tomatoes/berries in the fall. Hot running water, cozy stove fireplace. Enjoy our gardens and stone labyrinth. Private 5 acre property, true peace & solace.

Magical Treehouse with Hot Tub
This beautifully designed tree house is perfect for your romantic getaway. Designed by "Treehouse Masters" Pete Nelson, this build is packed with tons of architectural whimsy.The treehouse has a queen sized bed upstairs that is accessed by a spiral staircase. There is a kitchenette with a keurig coffee maker, kettle, toaster oven/air fryer, mini fridge and hot plate. There is no running water in the treehouse so there a gray water system for the sink. The treehouse is located in Fairbanks.

Riverfront Cozy Miner's Cabin
Serene and scenic - our clean one-room cabin is on the popular Chena River! You’ll love our place because of the isolated Alaskan experience it offers for couples and solo adventurers. This is a dry cabin but we take care of you! Nice camp shower and sink available in a separate out-building (shared with 2 other small cabins) plus a clean outhouse (private) near the cabin. Drinking water and coffee included. 5 minute drive from the airport, food and stores - yet offers peace, quiet, serenity!

Cosy Artist Retreat for 2
This tiny, 8’ x 12’ cabin offers privacy for two. Conveniently located in West Fairbanks, 10 minutes from the airport, it features a loft bed, small kitchen appliances, and artistic decor, exclusive, private use of a full bathroom inside our home, completely separate from our personal area. Please read the description and photos, which are completely accurate and show the cabin as it is exactly. I am 11 years in the business and take pride giving my guests a comfortable and memorable stay!

Sourdough Dan's, Beautiful place, spectacular view
This beautiful private entrance, 2 bedroom mother-in-law apartment offers a great view of the Tanana Valley, wildlife and Auroras from the privacy of your own cedar deck. While seeming remote, it offers full amenities such as unlimited internet, a washer and dryer, a full kitchen and bath and is only 10 minutes from town. This apartment is perfect for a family wanting to experience Fairbanks Alaska without breaking the bank, staying at a crowded downtown hotel or giving up home luxuries.

Adorable cabin with modern upgrades!
A cozy homestead house built in 1950 with all of the modern upgrades. A small space packing lots of style! Queen and fold out beds downstairs and a queen size pullout in the living room, this home will sleep 5 adults or a family of 6. A full kitchen and washer/dryer to keep things clean. This cabin is centrally located in Fairbanks and two blocks from main bus lines and 2 miles from University of Alaska and rail depot. Great for a family to settle in while exploring the great interior!

Aurora House-Bucket List, Sauna, Panoramic Views!
Welcome to The Aurora, a Belatopia property and epic stay where the Northern Lights are visible on just about every clear night from September through April. During the summer months, watch the midnight sun set right in front of your living room window. Nestled on a mountain 20 minutes from Fairbanks and away from all light pollution, The Aurora is the perfect place to unwind and experience the beauty of Alaska. "Do not stay anywhere else! The Aurora House was PHENOMENAL!" - Gail

Aurora Ridge Retreat | Aurora View 2BR Near UAF
Aurora Ridge Retreat is a peaceful hillside 2-bedroom home near UAF, just minutes from Fairbanks. Enjoy wooded hill views and open skies from the private deck, with frequent wildlife sightings. On clear winter nights, guests may see the northern lights. The upstairs living space includes two queen bedrooms, a pull-out sofa, reliable Wi-Fi, ample parking, a heated entryway, and a plug-in for winterized vehicles. Ideal for UAF visits, remote work, and quiet Alaska stays.

Prime-Location/Water Front/*Aurora*-Private Patio-Views-FAST WIFI
You will feel right at home in this luxury 2 bedroom home with *fantastic* amenities. Enjoy the convenience of being centered in town with all the privacy of being surounded in the Alaskan woods Surrounded by trees, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking views of the Chena River. This home is truly an experience that cannot be matched. Whether you’re here to relax or seek new adventures, you will not be disappointed when it comes to your stay.

Prime Location, Aurora viewing,3 mins from airport
StoryTime Properties wants to welcome you to enjoy this beautiful new construction home. Experience the breathtaking Aurora along the Chena River and see the beauty Alaska has to offer. Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place. Only 3 minutes away from the airport! Great open concept and spacious rooms for you and your family to create endless memories that you will forever cherish.
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