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Flowers in full bloom!
Welcome to winter time at Gilmore House! 😃
Northern Lights!
Moose in the front yard! Photo courtesy of our guest X. Zhang - Nov 2nd 2024
“Brighty”. Our local squirrel! 🤣10th generation!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Fairbanks, AK
  • Place, North Star Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Gold Daughters
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Birch Hill Recreation Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs, Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Up stairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom is located upstairs.

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Gilmore House

We are located off of historic Gilmore Trail appx. 10 miles north of Fairbanks. Our cute 3b.r.- 1 bath home can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people and is perfect for anyone who is interested in exploring the Last Frontier at your own pace. We have a large deck located on the 2nd floor and a large front porch, both overlooking the historic Gold filled hills north of town. Great for watching the Northern Lights or enjoying the Midnight Sun! The kitchen has pots & pans, dishes, silverware, baking pans, cake pans etc. and we always provide, with our compliments, a food *'Starter Kit' with things like Bacon & Eggs & OJ plus a variety of condiments, salad dressings, spices, and more, plus some snacks & bottled water. In the freezer there are always a couple of pizzas! *(Gluten /Dairy free options available upon request with advanced notice). So much easier than trying to find a Grocery store before you've even had a chance to get settled in! With a little notice, we can pick you up or drop you off at the Airport or Train Depot. We are Pet friendly & have water & food bowls & a blanket for your fur babies. We live next door, so no matter what time of year you come to Alaska, we are always available should you need anything & we will do our absolute best to make sure you and your family & friends have a great visit! No matter where you choose to stay, whether with us or elsewhere, we hope you have a wonderful time in Alaska!

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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
Children allowed with family member who is over 21
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Do not leave your pets unattended.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please wash your dishes before checking out. Thanks!😊
Please don’t strip the bedding. I will do that myself. Thanks! 😊
Please bag all trash & put it in the large trash cans on the front porch. Thanks!😊
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets must be leashed outside. Hosts not responsible for injuries to your unleashed pets. You are $responsible for any damages caused by your pets.
No smoking/vaping of any kind allowed inside house, use designated out door areas only or you will be charged an additional $175.00
We ask that you you conserve water whenever possible. Our water is delivered by truck.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2129668
Property # 2275098vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Fairbanks

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 sledging and ice skating.
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Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

  • North Star Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Gold Daughters - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Birch Hill Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Creamer's Field - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 12 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Turtle Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mocha Dan's Espresso Co. - ‬10 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 24 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilmore House on 13 August 2026 start from NZ$480, 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 within 9 miles (15 km) of North Star Golf Club, Gold Daughters and Gold Dredge 8. Birch Hill Recreation Area and Creamer's Field are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 164 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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! 🥰
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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. 🥰
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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! 🥰🥰
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saigen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time here. The host are extremely friendly and always doing what they could could to make our time there magical
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 November 2025
We’re glad you were able to celebrate your sister’s birthday at Gilmore House with your friends! We enjoyed meeting everyone! Come back anytime! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amit D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was very nice and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2025
Thanks for staying at Gilmore House. We’re glad you enjoyed your visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, simple, rustic Alaskan cottage just outside of town enough to soak in that Alaskan feel but close enough to be a good location for taking in all of the things Fairbanks offers. Ohh and the view into the valley below is fantastic! Martin and Laura are wonderful hosts and offer any help you need in planning, places to visit, things to do, etc! They even included some fresh eggs, bacon, and snacks to start the trip off right! On this trip, we were able to see eagles, moose, caribou, fox, a beaver and a porcupine while in the area. Also, I must mention if you’re the pioneering spirit, there is a public access creek only minutes away from Gilmore House to try your hand at gold panning! We didn't get rich but those colors in the pan were pretty exciting to see!Anyone wanting to have that classic alaskan stay with beautiful views, fresh air, and no traffic to simply relax, you should give this place a look!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Wow!! Sounds like you all had a fantastic time here in Fairbanks!! Thank you for everything and for letting us be a part of your visit. We sure appreciate all of your kind words and we hope to see you again sometime. ❤️ And again, CONGRATULATIONS to your 2026 UAF graduate! 👩🏼‍🎓
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaime P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Corey E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place amazing host just all around great experience
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We're so enjoying the sweet house 🏡🏠
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delcina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host went above and beyond in every capacity. Breakfast food, snacks and drinks were waiting for us when we arrived at midnight. She left lights on for us and had home toasty. Kitchen was fully stocked, towels plentiful and beds super comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2025
Thank you for these kind words. It was a delight getting to meet your family. We’re so glad you had a great time staying at Gilmore House and visiting Fairbanks! We look forward to seeing you again! 🥰
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay. The host is amazing! However, be aware the only bathroom is on the second floor if steps are an issue!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the start of our vacation communication with the host was exceptional. We were not guessing when we arrived on the process to check in Directions were spot on and we arrived with ease even in the dark. They provided snacks for us which came in hand when we arrive late and my kids were hungry. The house is clean and warm The host were helpful when planning tours or if I had questions and gave wake up calls when the auroras were out. We were grateful and thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Gilmore house and Fairbanks in general.
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From the deck of the home
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2026
We enjoyed meeting you all!! And so glad you finally got to see some Northern Lights 😃 Hopefully you can all get back up here sometime and stay with us again & see the Midnight Sun!!☀️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emil S.

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

Perfect place to stay

Warm and cozy during the winter snowfall.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2025
We’re glad you enjoyed Gilmore House! We hope to see you again someday. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The communication was outstanding. Laura had many suggestions and recommendations. We could tell that it was important to her that we enjoyed our time in Fairbanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2025
We were so glad to have met your great family! We hope to see you all again someday! 🥰 Laura & Martin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Gilmore House in Fairbanks was fantastic. Laura and Martin were exceptional hosts. Before we arrived Laura sent many links to restaurants, museums, events, and activities we may be interested in and all of them were terrific. They were near by if we needed anything but also respectful of guests privacy. We got caught short of supplies by the weather but they had some food on hand at the house that made that situation not an issue. They planned ahead when we didn't. The house itself was like a mini museum with artifacts and numerous Alaska historical pieces. We had a wonderful time in Fairbanks and Martin and Laura helped make that all possible.Dave and Anne
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 March 2026
It was great meeting you! What good sports you were for enjoying the huge snow storm we had while you were here. You both have a great sense of adventure!! It was like we were living inside of a giant Sno-Globe and you made the best out of what could’ve been no fun at all! We look forward to someday seeing you again! 🥰
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing!!! I would go back there in a heartbeat!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again someday! 🥰
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucia H.

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

Gilmore House Hospitality

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!! 🥰
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti E.

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

Awesome place!

Great place to stay! Laura was very helpful and left plenty of goodies for breakfast and snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed your visit to Fairbanks & your stay at Gilmore House! We hope you can come back again! 😃
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

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

Great stay!

We loved everything about the Gilmore House!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2024
Thank for staying with us! We’re glad your family had fun in Fairbanks! We hope you can come back again, You’re always welcome at Gilmore House! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely little house! Laura and Martin are extraordinary hosts! We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary here hoping to see the Northern Lights. Sadly, we ran into cloudy skies, but had a wonderful time nevertheless. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2025
Thanks for choosing Gilmore House to celebrate your 50th Anniversary! We were so happy to have met you both and we very much appreciated all of the great Birding information! 🐦‍⬛🦉 We learned a lot! We hope to see you both again soon! 🥰 Laura & Martin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

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

A cozy home!

The property was well kept with lots of flowers and a swing on a hill. We just loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Thanks for staying at Gilmore House! We enjoyed meeting you and your family & hope you can come back again! 😃
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan Q.

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

Excellent place to Stay

Laura went out of her way to make our stay superb. My sisters and I spent 5 days and loved every minute of it. Laura provided lots of information about the area to help make our stay the best it could be. I would recommend you stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 March 2025
It was great meeting all of you! Thanks for choosing Gilmore House for your vacation! Next time you can come up we hope your mom can come too! We’d love to meet her. She sounds like a wonderful lady! We’re glad you enjoyed all the recommendation’s & suggestions. 😊

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