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5 Mi to Museum of the North: Studio w/ Yard!

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A two-story house with a front porch, a small set of stairs, and a visible door.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and a sink.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.
A hallway with a bench, a door, and a coat rack.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Laundry room
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Fairbanks, AK
  • Place, University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Creamer's Field
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Studio

1 Single Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Fairbanks

Aurora, a neighbourhood in Fairbanks, is home to this apartment. Pioneer Park and Fairbanks Antler Arch are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds and Alaska Railroad. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Carlson Center Event Arena or Growden Memorial Park.
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Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Creamer's Field - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 11 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cookie Jar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spicy Bistro - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Geraldo's Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Salmon Bake - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Mi to Museum of the North: Studio w/ Yard! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at 5 Mi to Museum of the North: Studio w/ Yard!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Mi to Museum of the North: Studio w/ Yard!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Mi to Museum of the North: Studio w/ Yard!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Mi to Museum of the North: Studio w/ Yard! located?

Located in Aurora, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds and Alaska Railroad. University of Alaska-Fairbanks and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

6.2
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 10 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Check-in

5.6/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Entrance hidden steps dirty and rickety Rooms damp and dark. Bed good but rest of furniture inadequate I left after one night
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much is needing to be done to this place to make it mold free, bug free, flooring acceptable and clean. We did not have a good experience, stayed one night and left immediately in morning. Eeks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Simple housing for family trip!

Excellent stay. The house is old and quirky, but the caretakers are super nice!!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2025
Dear Magen, Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the unique charm of the house. We’re also happy you had a positive experience with our caretakers—they truly care about making guests feel welcome. We look forward to hosting you again in the future! Sincerely, Heather M.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good stay

Nice little apt. Communication issues with Evolve-without wifi the first couple days. Overall good.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2025
From the owner: " Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the little apartment and had a good stay overall. I apologize for the communication issues you experienced, especially with the WiFi connection during the first couple of days. We appreciate your patience and are working to improve our responsiveness and connectivity to ensure a smoother experience for our guests in the future. We would love to host you again and provide an even better stay next time!"
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

fairbanks stay

basement apartment worked well for weekend stay traveling w/ dog, fenced yard nice plus. property owner contact is not correct person/number need to have wifi and property booklet in the basement unit
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but cozy

I wasn't expecting it to be in a basement, and it's a bit of a tight fit down there, but overall was cozy and worked for what I needed! If you're looking for a place to hang out at during the day, it's dark and small. But if you're looking for a place to just sleep and get ready in the morning, it works perfect! That's all I needed was a night time place to rest, so it was great for my needs!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2025
From the owner: " Thank you for sharing your feedback! I’m glad the space worked well for your needs as a cozy place to rest and get ready. We understand the basement layout can feel tight and dark, and that is why we have taken steps to add great lighting as well as new interior design. Your comments have helped us to improve, and we’re happy it was a good fit for your stay! We’d love to host you again if your travels bring you back to the area."
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The room was clean, but the odor was unbearable. The blanket was dirty and dingy. The only time we spent in the room was to sleep so it was a good price, but you might want to consider changing it the carpet for the smell
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2025
From the owner: " Thank you for your honest feedback. I’m glad you found the room clean and that the price worked for your needs. I sincerely apologize for the unbearable odor and the issue with the blanket. We truly value your input and will look into replacing the carpet to address the smell and improve the overall comfort for future guests. Your comfort and satisfaction are important to us, and we appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again and provide a better experience next time. Thank you again for your review."
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Flooded and moldy

The basement apartment was flooded and stank of mildew. We had to vacate for health reasons. The owner has never contacted us about this. We demand a complete refund
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2025
From the owner: " Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced in April 2025. The basement apartment was flooded and had a strong mildew odor, which forced us to vacate for health reasons. The owner has never been unresponsive; in fact, she responded immediately when alerted that the flooding was caused by an error on the part of the City of Fairbanks, which affected many homes in the area. Since then, the flooding problem has been extensively remedied, and we have hired a more responsive property management team to ensure better communication and care. While a refund was demanded at the time, it was unnecessary, as this would be a no-hassle refund situation. Additionally, the issues have now been fully resolved.We appreciate your understanding and patience as we endeavor to provide safe, comfortable accommodations, and remain committed to ongoing improvements."
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Our Stay in Fairbanks

We opened the front door to a sign asking us to please remove our shoes to keep the carpet as clean as possible. So I did and right away felt chunks of dirt under my feet. It was apparent no vacuum was used on these floors before we arrived. The floor in the bathroom and kitchen had dirt and dead bugs along the corners and edges of the wall and floor. The center of the room might have been swept before we arrived, but definitely not the perimeter. We ran to Walmart and bought disinfecting wipes and processed to wipe down all the counter tops, the stove, the refrigerator, as well as the sinks in the kitchen and bathroom, and the floors. We expected to eat most meals in the apartment, but we could only find 3 different sizes of fry pans and 1 small pot to cook with, we changed our plans, but we knew we would eat breakfast in the place, so we washed the dishes we thought we would use for those meals and planned accordingly. The bathroom door had a difficult time closing because the top corner needed to be trimmed off or maybe the hinges tighten. But we figured if we pulled the door shut with the doorknob, it would catch. After pulling it shut that way a few times the door handle on the inside of the bathroom broke off. If we pulled it completely tight, we could potentially lock ourselves in the bathroom, so we stuffed the catch that latches the door when shut with aluminum foil and pulled it shut with the clothes hook on the door for the remainder of our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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