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Aspen Woods BUNGALOW Suite, BEST AURORA CAM SERVICE - 65 -5 Star reviews

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Christmas photo of the Bungalow suite!
Les Smallwood, my husband, outside the Bungalow suite he built.  Artful living!
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As you enter the Bungalow,  living room & kitchen/dining.   
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Dining & Full Kitchen, fully equipped
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Map
Fairbanks, AK
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Alaska-Fairbanks3 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Alaska Museum of the North8 min drive
  • AirportFairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)8 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Wainwright12 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room sofa bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Aspen Woods BUNGALOW Suite, BEST AURORA CAM SERVICE - 65 -5 Star reviews

SAVE MONEY by booking with us, using our FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN ! The extras we provide ADD up! We include concierge services before & during your trip, & free amenities that would cost, IF you purchased these separately. Spices, cooking oil, Coffee, teas, sugars, half n half, basic condiments, shampoo, conditioner, soap, Salon quality lotions, bug spray, outside grill with propane, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap, dish washer soap, garbage bags, fresh herbs growing right outside your door, yard games, wooded trail right from the property, Free WI FI, free laundry, free Plugin for your car when it's sub zero weather, Free Local travel knowledge and tips, etc, etc. ASK us about the new Aurora Cam service we are offering! WE have the unique service of Aurora Cams so that once we share the service with you, you will be able to see when activity is happening and KNOW when to go outside and get out there to see them, instead of having to stay up all night outside in the cold!!!! This is part of the cost of our nightly rate, included in the price! CHECK OUT THE AURORA VIDEO OF RIGHT OVER THE PROPERTY ! Watch till the end. We are waiting to welcome you here and give you an excellent, lovely experience staying with us! The services we provide, are hard to quantify, but I also act a lot like a concierge, even before you arrive and while you are traveling around the state of Alaska, since we have a lot of knowledge about places to go and activities. The time I take to send you the links to tours, etc, so that you have a great trip, is hard to put a price on.

WE WOULD WELCOME MID TERM STAYS over 30 days! The rate will be highly reduced rate for such a stay, we'll negotiate that when we talk to you. Carol - 907-322-7723
Please, with the way flights have been cancelled or changed at the last moment, and other factors which come up beyond your control. we strongly suggest that you buy travelers insurance in order to secure your funds, in case of a last minute cancellation. We have been very gracious over the last 2 years and have given refunds when we were not required to, but we cannot do this any longer. We are holding to a firm cancellation policy in the future.

A well-crafted apartment in the quiet & solace of surrounding woods, yet within 8 to 10 minutes drive from grocery stores, or airport, and only 3 miles from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath luxury suite of rooms, private & perfect for either one or 2 persons, max. This property is at the same location as one other larger apartment suite, on the same 3 acres of property in the other house. If you need a place with room for 4 people, try the Chalet listing #424989. We have received 141 + 5 star reviews, for the other vacation rental, and we have put all the care and attention to detail into this brand new, beautiful bungalow as well! A sense of peace and comfort envelope you as you enter, and you will appreciate the fine craftsmanship inside as you look around. The entire suite is like one piece of art. In addition, this is a fantastic location to see the auroras, when they are active, as they arc right over the property, when it is clear out and the aurora activity is moderate. We will make sure your stay is very comfortable, and provide you with the information you need, in order to book activities or tour around town and the area.

Property manager

Carol Smallwood
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remove your shoes as you enter, slippers will be provided for you to wear inside the house. No pets, no smoking. Thank you.
Please use water conservatively, make sure dishwasher is full before you run it, and only small loads in clothes washer. Max 3 loads of clothes wash.
NO Camper vans or RVs allowed

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fairbanks

Located in Fairbanks, this holiday home is in a rural area. University of Alaska Museum of the North and Pioneer Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fairbanks Golf Course and Hoodoo Brewing Company. Big Dipper Ice Arena and Fairbanks Ice Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 3 min drive
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North - 8 min drive
  • Pioneer Park - 9 min drive
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 11 min drive
  • Fort Wainwright - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pump House - 6 min drive
  • Oasis Restaurant & Lounge - 6 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 7 min drive
  • Brewsters - 7 min drive
  • Lulu's Bread & Bagels - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aspen Woods BUNGALOW Suite, BEST AURORA CAM SERVICE - 65 -5 Star reviews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aspen Woods BUNGALOW Suite, BEST AURORA CAM SERVICE - 65 -5 Star reviews ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aspen Woods BUNGALOW Suite, BEST AURORA CAM SERVICE - 65 -5 Star reviews ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aspen Woods BUNGALOW Suite, BEST AURORA CAM SERVICE - 65 -5 Star reviews located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Fairbanks is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from University of Alaska-Fairbanks and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. University of Alaska Museum of the North and Georgeson Botanical Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Little Cottage
The cottage was perfect for me and me wife. Our hosts were super friendly and responsive. They left some welcome cookies, gave restaurant recommendations and were always available for anything we needed. It was a great stay and the cottage had everything we could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kexin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Nice suite beyond your imagination
This is a beautiful and super comfortable suite. Firstly, its location is convenient, and you can go to the most famous restaurants and places in 10 minutes unless you go to Chena. The property inside the suite is clean and looks like a new suite, also better than a 4-star hotel. There is always warm water and an air conditioner. There are too many advantages to list. It is also an excellent place to watch Aurora and spend a vacation. If I have more spring break time, I will spend more time here. Last but not least, Carol and Les are very friendly and Enthusiastic. I am so glad to choose their suite and know them.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Carol and Les are by far the best hosts I have worked with. Starting with the yummy homemade cookies waiting when we walked in to the recommendation for must see local events, we could not have asked for a better experience. They went above and beyond to insure that we were comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
This place is absolutely beautiful! Not only is the bungalow cute, clean & fully stocked, but the hosts go above and beyond to make your stay perfect. They know all the great places to eat & are extremely knowledgeable about all the fun things to see & do. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
This was the perfect place for our trip to Fairbanks! Carol was such a wonderful host, very easy to communicate with before and during our stay and went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful experience! We took several of her recommendations on things to do while in town, like where to go for snowmobiling/ice fishing and the best place for aurora viewing, and we truly had the best time! The property itself was BEAUTIFUL and the location was perfect, very short drive from the airport and close to town but just out of the city limits so we were able to spot the aurora from the house on our first night! The suite was very clean, well stocked with toiletries/towels/kitchen supplies etc that made our stay super comfortable. We’d absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone coming to the Fairbanks area. Thanks so much for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carol Smallwood

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Les & Carol Smallwood, have been residents in Fairbanks, Alaska, for over 34 years. The home you'd be staying in has been built by Les. The year purchased just indicates the year we purchased the piece of land it sits on. Located among aspen and spruce trees, the Bungalow suite is on the ground level on the whole right side of the first building on the property. The other side of the building houses our storage area, fully separate. We have one dog (friendly and will not bother you). We love our location and privacy and hope you'll consider staying with us, we enjoying telling visitors about the different unique best places in Fairbanks. We look forward to making your stay memorable.

Why they chose this property

Our place is Not located in Ester, it is located only 3 miles from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, (UAF) on the West side of town in Fairbanks. This property is a total of 2.5 acres that was purchased by Les Smallwood in 1991, and then he began the process of clearing the woods and building the house you see today on it. We picked this part of town because it is near the University, doesn't have a lot of commercial business cluttering and hiding the natural beauty of the area, it is private and quiet, and it is still very close and convenient to everything in town. It is also located within the best schools' districts in the city, ensuring that our kids would go to the best public schools available.

What makes this property unique

Living with woods all around means privacy, and that you may get visits from the local moose. The air is fresh, and the water tastes good right out of the faucet, no filtering needed. If you are here in the Summer, the days are long and beautiful. In the Winter, the auroras are clear and strong, without any city light pollution.
VIDEO of the AURORAS during an exceptional evening on Sept 28, 2017, by my husband, Les Smallwood, looking towards the house, RIGHT OVER THE VRBO. Of course, the auroras raged way longer than the short video represented here. It is typical when there is a night of high activity, on clear nights that the auroras can be seen right outside the door, if you just walk out and look up. Sometimes you have to look North, but Most of the time, they arc right over the house. It's almost as if we picked the spot for the house according to the natural line of the auroras.

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