Located in Fairbanks, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Fairbanks Ice Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Gold Daughters and Gold Dredge 8. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
Birch Hill Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
Creamer's Field - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum - 11 min drive - 15.1 km
Getting around
Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Mocha Dan's Espresso Co. - 10 min drive
Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - 12 min drive
Turtle Club - 12 min drive
Fox Den - 11 min drive
Back Woods Coffee - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilmore House pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Gilmore House?
As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilmore House on 8 April 2027 start from NZ$939, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Gilmore House?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gilmore House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gilmore House?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Gilmore House located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Tungsten Hill and within 6 miles (10 km) of North Star Golf Club and Gold Daughters. Gold Dredge 8 and Birch Hill Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This home is a hidden gem. I stayed here with my family while moving my daughter into UAF. It is located within a 20 minute drive of Fairbanks Airport as well as UAF campus. The home was beautiful, clean, and welcoming. The hosts were amazing. Complimentary breakfast items and snacks were available on arrival. I will absolutely be back to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2026
Thanks for choosing to stay at Gilmore House. We're glad you enjoyed everything!
It was great meeting everyone and we look forward to welcoming you back again!
Charming charming charming. The cottage is as cozy & comfy & cute in real life as it is on the listing. Laura & Martin are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, responsive hosts. We felt right at home. We had all the amenities of home…even rubber boots to borrow for swampy bird hikes. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2026
Thank you so much for choosing Gilmore House and for the beautiful picture! We would love to have you stay with us again someday. It was such a pleasure meeting all of you, what a wonderful family!!
Laura & Martin
Perfect location for our Alaska vacation. The owners were very helpful in providing recommendations on things to do, also very attentive regarding communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed your visit to Fairbanks and your stay at Gilmore House! It’s was so nice to meet you both and hope you can come back up sometime! 🥰
Laura was very available for any questions I had and to give me information regarding our stay. She sent me links for things to do after she learned why we were there and what we wanted to see. She acted as my VRBO travel agent which was much appreciated! The home is quaint and the decor is Alaskan eclectic. It’s was fun to just look at what they have gathered. The home was clean and well stocked with everything you would need for your stay. Overall? It was a nice calm getaway at a great house. The house is tucked away from town and business and allowed us to just sit and take in nature. I would go back again, it’s just a nice, peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2026
We're so glad that you enjoyed staying at Gilmore House. It was great meeting you and we hope you can come back again someday!
This was a great place to stay and recover from our jet lag. Laura and David were excellent, helpful hosts. We would highly recommend the Gilmore house, we only wish we had time to stay longer. The house is located several miles out of town, fairly rustic and only one bathroom, but if you are looking to be out of town for a little peace and quietness, this place is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay at Gilmore House! Martin & I hope you can make it back again someday. 😊
Gilmore House is a lovely comfortable property with a huge hilly yard opening up to great views. The home is full of antiques and interesting historical pictures that you could spend hours perusing. A generous starter of food and snacks was most appreciated. Most significantly, Laura and Martin are terrific hosts and super interesting people and went out of their way to make sure we had everything that we needed. They are what makes VRBO a great traveling tool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words about us and Gilmore House. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. We truly enjoyed meeting you and hope you can come back again! 🥰
The house was perfect and amazing and our host could not have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 March 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review you gave us! We really appreciate it . They made our day!! We look forward to seeing you both again next time you’re up here visiting with your friends!
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Our stay was wonderful, Martin & Laura were extremely accommodating and communicated well. We stayed for 9 nights while we sold our Fairbanks home and they were very kind and helpful while we had a lot going on. The house is older and has a great Fairbanks/cabin vibe. The house was very cute and comfortable and had everything we needed (including fans!)
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
We’re so glad that you chose to spend your last few days in the neighborhood with us! We hope we made the transition a little bit easier for your family. Alaska is going to miss you. We hope you are able to come back home again someday. 🥰
This property is all around excellent! Location is perfect, the hosts are beyond wonderful and this is a very cozy place. We would definitely stay here again if we revisit Fairbanks.By the way, we saw the Northern Lights right from the house EVERY NIGHT!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed your week long visit to Fairbanks and that you chose to stay at Gilmore House. It was great meeting both of you and we are so thrilled that you got to see the Northern Lights every single night that you were here! We hope to see you again sometime in the future! 🥰
Sincerely, Laura & Martin
Great stay!! Beautiful views from every window! Very remote feeling and private!!
Hosts were fabulous! Very attentive when needed.
Very clean and organized. Snacks and some food in the refrigerator. Nice not to have to go out for breakfast, it was all there!!
Thank you Laura and Martin for a wonderful stay.
We loved everything!! (Especially, the lovely gardens!!)😊
What a great location with warm welcome and such an enjoyable time spent in the cabin in the woods
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2025
It was lovely meeting all of you and we’re looking forward to one day coming down to your area and staying! Thank you for letting us be a part of your Alaskan adventure & we hope you can make it back someday!
What an AMAZING hidden gem! The house was seriously so cool. So many things to look at and read. The kitchen was perfect for our needs and the bedrooms were great. But honestly, the best part of this entire stay was getting to meet Laura and talk with her. What an amazing woman with some amazing stories about coming to Alaska. She is seriously the sweetest, coest person to talk to and so incredibly hospitable. We absolutely recommend staying with Laura and Martin at the Gilmore house!
Laura and Martin were amazing hosts! The cabin is cozy and warm. If you are going for the Northern Lights, this cabin is the perfect spot. Close enough to the city for touristing during the day and far enough in the hills to get out of the ice fog and watch the Northern Lights dance at night. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay at Gilmore House! It was great meeting you and hope you can come back sometime!
Very welcoming and comfortable. It was a great home away from home experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thanks for bringing your friends and family up to show them around Fairbanks and thanks for choosing Gilmore House to stay during your visit! We’re glad you enjoyed everything!! 🥰
This is a great place to stay if it meets your party's needs. You will have no regrets. We enjoyed are stay.The hosts are very accommodating and communicative. Warm for winter. Thanks, Laura and Martin!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2025
We’re glad you all enjoyed your stay and your visit to Fairbanks! It was great meeting everyone! And so happy you all got to see the Northern Lights!! 😃 We hope to see you again soon🥰
Laura & Martin