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Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Guest photo 1/2024
Exterior
Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fairbanks, AK
  • Place, Fort Wainwright
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Claus House
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Chena Hot Springs
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Black Bear Room

1 Single Bed

Brown Bear Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Polar Bear Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Brown Bear Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Polar Bear Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs

Welcome to Red Bear Den, your home away from home!

To totally immerse yourself in this property, copy & paste this link into your browser to visit our virtual tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=YmwcpSJD1Uf

Location is key with this property. We are located about 23 miles from the center of the Golden Heart of Alaska, also known as Fairbanks and 35 miles from Chena Hot Springs. If you want to see the Aurora Borealis, the back yard has a great clearing and you’re far enough away from the city lights that the opportunity is there. Close in proximity to rivers for fishing or kayaking, and great hiking trails, and not to mention, wildlife can be seen right from the back door. We are within walking distance of a local store with access to basic food, gas, and a post office in true Alaskan fashion. A pamphlet provided in the home during your stay identifies local restaurants and activities for all seasons. Whether it’s dog mushing or keeping warm in the hot springs in the winter or hiking in the summer, this home gives to the opportunity to experience it all!

Red Bear Den has a log cabin feel with cozy modern amenities. Decorated with pieces of local Alaskan artwork and furniture, this beautiful home will give you a taste of Alaska that you’re looking for, with the benefit of indoor plumbing. At 1300 square feet, this home will sleep 6 adults with 3 bedrooms and a sleeper sofa. There are two bathrooms and a laundry room with access to a washer and dryer during your stay. The kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, double stove, dishwasher, Keurig, and basic cooking essentials that are provided. If you’re looking for a family friendly home, this is it! A Pack and play, high chair, and a stroller are available. Satellite Cable, DVD player, and High Speed Wireless Internet are also available for use and entertainment.

Tips Before You Arrive:

Average temperatures in the summer usually range from +60⁰F to 80⁰F (16⁰C to 26⁰C). Average temperature in the winter usually ranges from +20⁰F to -20⁰F (-6⁰C to -29⁰C) depending on when you visit but has been known to dip to -40°F (-40°C). It may be beneficial to rent a vehicle. It’s necessary to plug in your vehicle at +20°F (-6⁰C) and below.

State of Alaska Lodging tax of 8% will be added to nightly rate and all fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outdoors only
No indoor/outdoor fires

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
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 cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Shoppers can check out North Pole Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Chena River and Tors Trailhead. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 45 min drive - 54.9 km
  • Creamer's Field - 46 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 46 min drive - 55.9 km
  • Santa Claus House - 50 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Chena Hot Springs - 52 min drive - 68.1 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Missing Moose Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wagner's Pizza Bus - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wagner's Pizza Bus - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Arctic Clover - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mia's Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs located?

This family-friendly Fairbanks cabin is located on a river, 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Chena River, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Tors Trailhead and North Star Golf Club. Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary and Fairbanks Ice Museum are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is very comfortable. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was awesome!! It was secluded and quiet, but still close to coffee. We enjoyed relaxing and having direct tv accessible. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were great! We had the perfect place to park, right outside the door. The extra large back yard was the perfect place to watch the skies for the auroras.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

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

Great stay and Aurora viewing!

My family and I enjoyed our stay here. Great place to see the Aurora! The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Wonderful host and prompt to answer questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

The house was perfect for our trip. Clean, warm and well stocked.

We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shyn Ru L.

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

Amazing cozy cabin

The stay was amazing, very cozy very clean, we saw the lights in the backyard! Communication with host was really good too
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Johnson City, TN

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

Excellent rental

The cabin was roomy, well equipped and extremely clean. The beds and furniture were comfortable. We loved the remote location and well maintained outdoor areas. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Perfect Alaska Experience

This house is ideally located between Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs. Everything is as it appears in the photos. Clean and comfortable. Wintertime in Alaska is something to experience. Thank you Monique and Russell for the opportunity to enjoy it once again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

james a k.

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

Aurora Lights

Great! Everything as stated on site. Family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

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

Peaceful cabin

Off the beaten path and so peaceful. Big backyard perfect for seeing the northern lights which was a huge bucket item!!! Very spacious. Cute bear theme throughout the cabin. Great communication and easy to check in/out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci F.

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

Great Northern Lights viewing

A perfect location for all your Fairbanks adventures! We saw the Northern Lights a few nights from the cabin and it was so nice to be able to run inside to warm up and them go back out.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Iris N.

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

Northern Lights

Vacation to see the Northern Lights, success! The house was perfect! Everything we needed for a three day stay. The host was easy to reach and gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Ladies road trip

The cabin & location is perfect for spending time at china Hot Springs or Fairbanks. The cabin is beautiful, set up with what you need & very accommodating. The owners are quick to respond. Our party of 6 ladies really enjoyed it. Cheryl
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor S.

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

Stay at little cabin in the woods close to hot springs!

We felt safe in this property. Calm quiet neighborhood. We had an amazing time with the family playing in the large yard. Everything looks just like the pictures on the listing; Beautifully decorated with the bear theme throughout the cabin. The kitchen was well equipped too. Great location with a short 30 minute to Chena hot springs. Definitely a 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hong l.

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

Aamzing stay!

The property in Pleasant Valley is amazing, clean and cozy. During the stay, we have encountered snow emergency without food, power and water but Monique & Russell and their friend Dustin do respond all the message on time and bring us food, water, helping us to setup the generator for lighting. Even though we can not finish all we planned but we still have a great time and enjoy the cabin very much. Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN B.

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

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

We traveled to Alaska from Oklahoma with our 3 kids, one is in a wheelchair. This house was perfect and had everything we needed. Very clean and stocked with little things that were great for the kids such as a few snacks so we didn’t have to make a trip back to town the first night. The owners were very responsive to messages. We will stay here again if we get to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ronald C., Elmira

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

All is good

The property was is great shape accept for mowing of the area the dwelling was very clean and all supplies well stocked. We would come back and visit again. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Location for Northern Lights

We highly enjoyed our stay at the cabin. Location was not too far from Fairbanks and on the nights it was clear, we could see the aurora very well. I had a camera but even got some shots with my new iPhone. Owners were responsive to questions. Verizon has good signal here but AT&T is poor. Using the WiFi I could do everything I needed. I would definitely stay here again. Only thing is I wish it had 2 queen beds so I could bring more people.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark J., Weatherford, TX

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

Spectacular Cabin

I could write for hours about what an amazing location and cabin this is. The cabin was very clean, tidy, and well stocked. There were games for the family to play, both inside and outside. The yard was huge with plenty of room to enjoy family time. Have you heard mosquitos are bad in Alaska? Not at this property. We were actually there when the mosquito company came to treat the perimeter….not one mosquito on our 9 day stay. The kitchen is very well stocked with spices and even a crockpot. The location is fantastic and far enough outside of Fairbanks, so you have your own little slice of heaven. The owners were great communicators and responded very quickly to questions. Our family loved the bear scavenger hunt and spent days counting and recounting bears around the house, great idea! The kids loved it! We will definitely be coming back to this gem for Aurora viewing some day. This property gets an A+!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zhongzheng Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family (my parents, my wife, and I – four adults) stayed at the Red Bear Den for three nights from September 16 to 18. This was our first time using Vrbo, and the experience was excellent. The Bear Den was clean, tidy, and beautifully decorated — it truly felt like home.The location is perfect, right between downtown Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs. We also found it to be a much better value than the nearby igloos, which were far more expensive.On our very first night, we saw the northern lights for the first time in our lives! They lasted for about three hours, and it was an unforgettable experience. What made it even more special was that we could watch them right from the Bear Den’s backyard — no need to drive half an hour away to escape city lights. It felt private, comfortable, and magical.We also made a trip to Chena Hot Springs to enjoy the hot springs and visit the Aurora Ice Museum, which was only a 30-minute drive from the cabin. Back at the Bear Den, we had great fun playing the scavenger hunt.The host couple was very friendly and welcoming. We would definitely choose the Bear Den again if we return to Fairbanks in the future.
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the cabin is great, and the cabin is gorgeous, the yard is well maintained and beautiful. I appreciate that the host is very generous to offer from linens, kitchen, to family entertainment. We definitely want to come back again, hopefully this winter
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay I would highly recommend this place to others. We loved it and great hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As our 1st VRBO stay it was outstanding! The Smiths thoughtful provide everything you will need and cabin is great. Everyone agreed we would eagerly stay here again.
Ice Museum was wonderful.
Didn't see any live ones tho.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 nights here, exploring in every direction. This cabin is awesome! Everything we needed and then some! WellMaintained and Very clean! Very good communication with the hosts, let us arrive a little early, didn’t need anything while there, but they have a game you can play to win a prize counting bears… let me tell you it’s not easy, but we got it right! Would recommend this place to anyone looking in that area and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great spot

Very nice place to stay, had no issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Weather was not with us

The weather turned for the worse a few weeks prior to our stay. We hoped for the best and got snow several days but the Aurora showed us what we needed the last night there. So incredible we caught it. Great accommodations and the Pizza Bus did not disappoint. Pleasant Valley store had a nice mix of things you need as well. Thanks for the great stay Alaska!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

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