Northern Star - Fairbanks, AK

Ideally nestled in the downtown area, your vibrant getaway offers a prime walkable location. Fantastic outdoor adventures are also close at hand - go dog sledding, explore the Chena River, and bask in the northern lights during the Aurora season!

Great for multiple groups and families, this retreat offers a main house and a studio - both with private entrances and access to the backyard.

Thoughtful details abound at each vacation rental. In the main house, a well-equipped kitchen showcases a full suite of stainless steel appliances. Ample social space includes a living area with a pellet stove, smart TV, and board games, along with a family room with an electric fireplace TV stand and another smart TV.

In the studio, find large floor-to-ceiling windows and a cozy living area with a smart TV. The convenient kitchenette includes a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, hot plate, and coffee maker. Added perks include blackout blinds, Alaskan books/art/magazines, complimentary WiFi, and a portable air-conditioning unit in the main house king bedroom during the summer months.

Your vacation rental is within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, the library, a playground, and the downtown area. Spend full-filled days exploring art galleries, museums, and breweries or distilleries. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and snowshoeing. Don’t miss a visit to the Aurora Borealis Lodge, one of the best places to view the northern lights in the world! Other local attractions include Fairbanks Children's Museum (0.3 miles), Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center (0.8 miles), Pioneer Park (1.8 miles), and dog sledding at the 1st Alaska Outdoor School (3.5 miles).

Things to Know

• Check-in time: 4:00 PM
• Check-out time: 10:00 AM
• All guests shall abide by Vacasa's good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
• No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
• In the main house, the twin bed in the third bedroom has a twin trundle underneath.
• A sofa bed in the family room provides additional sleeping space.
• Two twin rollaway beds are also available and suitable for small children.
• Bikes are provided.
• Access to an on-site washer/dryer is available upon request.
• Streaming is available using your own accounts.
• Stairs are required to access the main home. The two units are connected by a common door.
• The homeowner’s relative lives on-site and will be present during your stay.

This Vacasa Guestworks vacation rental is operated and managed locally by an independent host.
Prior to your arrival, you will receive local host contact information, who will manage your guest reservation. Your local host will provide in-stay support, secure entry, and arrange pre- and post-stay housekeeping services.
If you need anything during your stay, the home’s independent local host is ready to help 24/7! Guestworks is a service offering of Vacasa that allows homeowners to smoothly and efficiently manage their own properties.

• No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.
• Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
• Guest entry instructions: This rental utilizes an E-lock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest's stay.
• Security camera details: The main house has a camera doorbell at the front door.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.