Authentic Fairbanks log house with bathroom, kitchen, and screened front porch

9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Fairbanks, AK

University of Alaska-Fairbanks5 min drive
Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)10 min drive
Pioneer Park10 min drive
Fort Wainwright13 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Hand built log cabin less than 5 miles from Fairbanks and Ester, 8 miles from Fairbanks International airport and an easy 22 miles on the highway to Santa Claus House and downtown North Pole. Very convenient location for visiting the Fairbanks area. The house has a queen size bed and a sofa . Upstairs is an enclosed loft. Less than 5 minutes up the road is a nice hiking trail that can take you all the way to Ester Dome. The village of Ester offers the Golden Eagle Saloon where you can meet friendly locals and grill your own burger. On your visit to Ester you will also pass the friendly log cabin Ester post office. About five minute drive to Fairbanks brings you to Lemongrass, one of Fairbanks' favorite Thai restaurants. There are also two convenience stores nearby (Ester Gas and Gold Hill gas station) as well as large grocery stores (about 6 miles) such as Safeway and Fred Meyer.

There is a nice bike path in front of the house that can take you to Ester or to Fairbanks. All of the Fairbanks area, especially the University of Alaska and its museum, is close by and the drive to Fairbanks is a short five minutes on the highway.

Downtown Fairbanks, Fairbanks Farmer's Market, Pioneer Park and many other Fairbanks tourist destinations are within 15 minute drive. A little longer drive will be to North Pole, Chena Hot Springs and Chatanika Lodge.

Property manager

Rod Hall

Premier Host

Languages

Czech, English, Spanish

Amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Fireplace

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ester

Located in Ester, this guesthouse is in a rural area. Pioneer Park and Alaska House Art Gallery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Birch Hill Recreation Area and Georgeson Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Carlson Center Event Arena or Growden Memorial Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, cycling and mountain climbing.

Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 5 min drive
University of Alaska Museum of the North - 9 min drive
Pioneer Park - 10 min drive
Fairbanks Ice Museum - 13 min drive
Fort Wainwright - 13 min drive

Getting around

Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Pump House - ‬7 min drive
‪Oasis Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
‪Brewsters - ‬9 min drive
‪Lulu's Bread & Bagels - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic Fairbanks log house with bathroom, kitchen, and screened front porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Authentic Fairbanks log house with bathroom, kitchen, and screened front porch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic Fairbanks log house with bathroom, kitchen, and screened front porch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authentic Fairbanks log house with bathroom, kitchen, and screened front porch located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is within 6 miles (10 km) of University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Georgeson Botanical Garden and Large Animal Research Station. University of Alaska Museum of the North and Fairbanks Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carley B.

21 May 2024

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

Quaint & Clean

The cabin is beautiful and perfect for 2 to 4 people. Very clean, owners messaged us saying the cabin was clean and where to find the keys. Definitely will be staying here again when we travel to Alaska in the future. Nice sized kitchen with stove, microwave, and full size fridge/freezer. Bathroom was a nice size and had a good sized shower. Perfect distance from Fairbanks. There was some noise from the road but not enough to disturb sleeping, mostly heard noise during the day.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

24 Sept 2023

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

Nice, clean cabin

We enjoyed our stay but had a little trouble with the road noise. The noise is pretty constant during the day but does reduce at night. The cabin was clean and the bed was comfortable. They have to bring in water (there was plenty when we were there) so they ask you to conserve water. We had no problem with that, but didn't know until we got there so that was a bit of a surprise. Never met the owners but the guestbook spoke positively of them. Overall, it was a nice stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

8 Sept 2023

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

Cute, rustic log cabin

Rod had the heat turned up ready for us when we got there. Cute cabin, complete accommodations - kitchen (with lots, pans, dinnerware, plates, everything needed) if you want to cook. Full size refrigerator, good size bathroom. We only stayed downstairs, but there is room for more people to sleep in the upstairs loft. Right by the road, could hear a big truck go by now and then, but did not hear “regular” vehicles. We visited with them during our visit, great visit and they are very friendly. Would stay here again, recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B.

4 July 2023

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

Great cabin

Perfect cabin! Close to Fairbanks for easy/quick trips into town. Well built and quiet. Some reviews mentioned highway noise…this truly was not an issue for us. If the windows are closed, you will not hear anything. Would absolutely rent again in the future

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

30 June 2023

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

Couldn’t make a better choice

The cabin is great and comfortable. The hospitality is excellent.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rod Hall

My wife and I cleared the cabin lot by hand and built the cabin from logs we purchased from the Delta Junction area. We operated the cabin as a gift store during the summer for about 10 years selling the Alaska crafts we made as well as items from the surrounding villages. It took a lot of updating and changes to make it into a vacation rental but so far it's been successful.

Why they chose this property

Really good location to get around the Fairbanks area. I think it offers a unique Alaskan experience to stay in a real log cabin in the interior of Alaska.