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Riverside Log Cabin: On-Site Aurora Viewing!

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North Pole Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | Stairs Required | 2,100 Sq Ft
Dining Area & Kitchen | Dishware & Flatware
Private Deck | Picnic Table | Spacious Backyard
Living Room | Central Heating | Free WiFi
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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North Pole, AK
  • Santa Claus House
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Fort Wainwright
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks, AK (FBK-Wainwright Army Airfield)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Riverside Log Cabin: On-Site Aurora Viewing!

You don't have to believe in Santa to have a great time in the North Pole! A magical experience awaits in this charming small Alaskan city. Sitting on a secluded property on the Chena River, this upscale vacation rental cabin is the ideal home base for your adventures. Recharge in this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom property after exploring. The convenient location allows easy access to Fairbanks, Chena Hot Springs, Denali National Park, and fishing, sightseeing, and aurora borealis excursions!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Northern Lights Viewing (Aurora Photos Taken On-Site) | 2,100 Sq Ft | Wildlife Sightings | Covered Parking

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: 1 Queen Air Mattress, 1 Twin Air Mattress

OUTDOOR LIVING: Patio w/ seating, gas grill, picnic table, yard, fire pit, Chena River views & access
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, double-sided fireplace, laptop-friendly workspace, walk-in shower, jetted soaking tub, 19-foot ceilings, exposed log beams, printer
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, blender, slow cooker, dishware, flatware, Keurig, K Cups, spices, tea, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, knife block, kitchen table, island w/ seating
GENERAL: Free Starlink WiFi, linens/towels, extra blankets, heated floors, washer/dryer
FAQ: Stairs required, no A/C, tenant above garage (separate unit)
PARKING: Gravel driveway (4 vehicles), RV parking available

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: Fort Wainwright Military Base (7.5 miles), Santa Claus House (8.3 miles), Chena Hot Springs & The Aurora Ice Museum (57.9 miles), Denali National Park & Preserve (109 miles)
EXCURSIONS: Rod's Alaskan Guide Service Dog Sledding (6.8 miles), Rod's Alaskan Guide Service (7.3 miles), Alaska-Wildlife-Guide (11.4 miles), Alaska Dream Adventures (13.0 miles), The Aurora Chasers (15.6 miles)
FAIRBANKS: Fairbanks Ice Museum (12.1 miles), Alaska Salmon Bake (13.6 miles), Pioneer Park (13.7 miles), University of Alaska (15.4 miles), Chena Indian Village (16.8 miles), Museum of the North (17.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Fairbanks International Airport (16.8 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Access to the home requires stairs
- NOTE: This home sleeps 8 guests in 4 beds, with room for 10 total by using the provided air mattresses
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
- NOTE: There is another tenant living above the garage in a completely separate unit. They may be present during your stay

Property manager

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Languages

English, French, German, Spanish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

About the area

North Pole

Located in North Pole, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Dog Mushers Museum and Fairbanks Ice Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Goldstream and Hoodoo Brewing Company. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Big Dipper Ice Arena or Carlson Center Event Arena. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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North Pole, AK

What's nearby

  • Santa Claus House - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 20 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 21 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum - 24 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Creamer's Field - 24 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Badger Den - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Richard's Family Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mocha Moose - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wagner's Pizza Bus - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Aphs' Heavenly Brew - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Log Cabin: On-Site Aurora Viewing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Log Cabin: On-Site Aurora Viewing!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Log Cabin: On-Site Aurora Viewing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Log Cabin: On-Site Aurora Viewing! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Chena River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Morning Star Park and North Pole Plaza. North Pole City Hall and Santa Claus House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Amazing place!

We had an amazing time visiting Alaska and seeing our son play for the Icedogs! The place was extremely clean and equipped with everything we needed and more. Location was awesome! Loved it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Aurora Trip

Property exceeded all expectations. Very tastefully decorated and the hosts went above and beyond with providing all of the essentials to get started. Beautiful home and location. We came for the Northern Lights, but we would come back just to enjoy all that the property and its location has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Exactly what we hoped for!!!

The cabin ticked all the boxes for our Alaskan winter vacation. It was remote enough that we saw moose from the cabin, as well as had a fantastic night of aurora viewing from its outdoor firepit and river’s edge. Saying that, the cabin is close enough (15 min drive) to North Pole for shopping etc. And the quality of the cabin was what the website photos depicted. We were very happy with our choice to stay here. Thanks to Bonita and John!!

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Perfect place for Aurora watching and winter activities.

It was a magical visit. Our whole family joined us and we saw the aurora which was spectacular. The house was cozy, well maintained and clean. The host was responsive to our questions. We had one issue and the co-host came over right away to assist in getting it resolved.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy R.

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

Magical winter wonderland

John and Bonita’s cabin was perfect for our family. Everything is as pictured and had everything we needed. The cabin and property was beautiful in every way, I was so impressed that John built the cabin himself!!! It was so special! They were AMAZING hosts answering all our questions quickly. We would love to return and definitely stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Northern Lights Wonderland

Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

KRISTEN

So good!

Wonderful Cabin with a great vibe! the cabin was extremely well appointed and ready for or visit! We wanted for nothing and had such a lovely time. The owner was very responsive and ready to help us out with anything we might need. Honestly they did a great job referencing absolutely everything on the website as well as a booklet in the home. Super visit! Super Hosts! Awesome time! Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

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

Beautiful cabin

Great cabin in a beautiful, secluded spot right on the river. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

A Little Slice of Heaven!

We have rented dozens of homes over the last few decades and this one is our all time favorite! Clean, Comfortable and it had everything we could possibly need to make our stay enjoyable. We felt like we were in the Alaskan wilderness and we were only 15 minutes from restaurants and shopping. Great layout, wonderful view and very comfortable. We miss it already and we miss the visits from Karma even more. Thanks for taking such good care of us, we look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charissa H.

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

Lovely Home, it's the small touches!!

This lovely home is a labor of love. Owner built, piece by piece, and you can tell. Super clean!! Did not even see a cobweb!! Off the beaten track along side a river. Gorgeous. Saw moose across the river and the Aurora at night during the clear nights. Beautiful! Everything was as pictured and described! Warm heated floors. Softened water. A garage!! Bonus!! Loved the induction stove! Every kind of coffee maker and hot water maker there is.Sleeping arrangements for two couples was good as bedrooms are on different sides of the house. Each had their own bathroom from the halls. Comfortable couches in the LR. The laundry room was perfect for drying our snowy coats, hats, etc. Very nice place!! The only downside, VERY MINOR, was we would have liked more of the deck shoveled. The front steps were icy until we chipped the ice away. No biggie. We are from Colorado Rockies and we know you have to get the snow up right away or you have ice until April. But just a great place to stay. Warm and welcoming and would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place to Stay

This is a beautiful house in a beautiful location next to a river. The hosts provided everything we needed. It was clean and neat when we arrived. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc W.

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

Great getaway

Perfect place for four father and son groups to have a great getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ W.

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

Great place to stay!

This is a beautiful log home. The hosts provide over and above what you expect to find in a rental. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Scene is amazing

House was great might want to add slip mats in both showers
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cabin is gorgeous and fully stocked for anything. The views and river access are amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

You'll never want to leave

The cabin was truly wonderful! The pictures actually don't compare to when you're staying in there. The kitchen was well stocked. The beds comfortable. The bathrooms were clean with good pressure and hot water. If you were chasing the Northern Lights ( Aurora Borealis ) like we were, this location was ideal too. Our group travelled to the known 'spots' for viewing the Northern lights - Murphy Dome, Creamer's Field, Chena Hot Springs - but we had the best views and experience outside the cabin itself with a roaring fire by the pit or just stay indoors then look out when the Aurora starts. We certainly would book this gem again in the future and would recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

The perfect place!

This cabin home is absolutely perfect! It was a winter wonderland. We would have loved to just move in and stay cozy for the whole winter. It was well stocked with everything we needed for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Peaceful Retreat in Alaska

Nicely maintained cabin in North Pole. The kitchen was well stocked, including a nice selection of local coffee! The cabin is very comfortable and quiet. We were lucky and saw a mother moose and her baby one morning. Highly recommend this rental. We will definately be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

R&C M.

Top-Notch

The cabin had everything we needed, with a well-appointed kitchen. Beautiful, picturesque location. You will love this cabin, and the perfect hosts! We had an amazing time here, thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

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

Cloud Rd. Home

Very nice property
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Nothing short of perfection.

This place is stunning and well stocked. Bonita is wonderful. The views from the river are amazing. We even saw a moose or 2. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bekki S.

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

Great Aurora Views

The cabin is absolutely stunning, the heated floors were an unexpected treat. The kitchen is fully stocked with anything & everything you might need minus the food. The location of the cabin is remote enough that you have your privacy yet you’re only 20 minutes or so to town. We saw so much Alaskan wildlife as well as spectacular views of the aurora!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime W.

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

Wonderful family vacation

My family traveled from FL, TN, and Juneau to watch my daughter graduate from UAF. The home was everything we expected and more. The hosts were super helpful and responsive. The home is absolutely stunning and exactly what the pictures look like. The kitchen was fully stocked with coffee and other items that made our stay so comfortable. We saw two moose in the morning across the river between 5-6am, beaver, and many birds daily. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don & Mary E., San Antonio

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

Badger cabin on the Chena

Had a wonderful time at this slice of heaven! Communication with the host was easy and they were very accommodating when we had a last minute change of plans. Everything is as advertised and then some! We enjoyed the cabin and the Aurora viewing was excellent as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E.

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

Enchanting Escape: A Northern Lights Spectacle at this Cozy Alaskan Log Cabin

Our stay at this log cabin in Alaska was nothing short of magical. The breathtaking views of the northern lights from the cozy cabin were truly unforgettable. The cabin itself was not only beautiful but also exceptionally well-stocked, providing everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The attention to detail in the decor and amenities made it a perfect retreat in the midst of Alaska's natural wonders. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and highly recommend this vacation rental to anyone seeking a memorable and enchanting getaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

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