Experience the amazing Aurora views that you have always dreamed about

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Fairbanks, AK

Ski Land3 min drive
Fairbanks Ice Museum27 min drive
Fort Wainwright28 min drive
Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Experience the amazing Aurora views that you have always dreamed about. This A-frame is surrounded by mountain ranges that you can enjoy from the many windows. You are close enough to Fairbanks to enjoy what it has to offer but far enough away to get privacy and tranquility. Our house is unlike any other and you'll never forget the experience. The A-frame is right at the doorstep to Ski-Land Resort. Ski or snow board right to the chairlift. In the winter enjoy the northern lights from your bed, or warm up in the sauna/shower or the private hot tub after a day of skiing. Cleary summit is renowned for some of the best northern light shows in Alaska nine months out of the year. There are hiking trails and berry picking right outside your door during the summer months. If you want to experience real Alaska, this is the spot for you.
Guests have a private driveway with parking. Guests have sole access to the A-fame during their stay. Skiland is a 1-minute walk away from the house. The stairs going upstairs to the queen bed are very steep, like a ladder, and will not be accessible to everyone. Guests will need to rent a 4 wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle to drive up the mountain.

If there are cones blocking the road go ahead and move them so your vehical can get through them put them back.
Guest are allowed to use the Skiland trails on the mountain for hiking during summer and fall between 8am and 8pm.

Products provided by the host may be different than shown in the pictures due to avaiablility.
All our properties are self check in. We are Fairbanks locals and are just a phone call away if any questions or concerns arise.
The A-frame is located on top of a mountain about 30 mins from Fairbanks. The small community of Fox is about 15 mins drive and has a couple great restaurants. We are a 1 min walk (across the street) from the Skiland chair lift and cafe. On a clear day you have 360 degree view.
Guests have a private driveway with parking. Guests have sole access to the A-fame during their stay. Skiland is a 1-minute walk away from the house.
The A-frame is 500 sq ft of a uniquely Alaskan experience. There is a large kitchen with a beautiful bathroom with a sauna that has a rainfall shower head in it. The living room has a full-sized futon, a twin bed in the ottoman, and a beautiful window-filled upstairs with a comfortable queen bed. There is a skylight over the queen bed and a deck right off the bedroom on the north side of the house that you can enjoy the Northern lights dancing in the sky. There is a private hot tub right outside where you can enjoy the view and the northern Lights.
You will need to have a 4 wheel or all wheel drive vehicle to visit the A-Frame in the winter. We get lots of snow and it can be icy on the roads.

Property manager

Devin Huffman

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Fairbanks

This chalet is located in Fairbanks. Birch Hill Recreation Area and Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fairbanks Ice Museum and Big Dipper Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Growden Memorial Park or Carlson Center Event Arena.

Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

Ski Land - 3 min drive
Creamer's Field - 25 min drive
Fairbanks Ice Museum - 27 min drive
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum - 28 min drive
Fort Wainwright - 28 min drive

Getting around

Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Chatanika Lodge - 12 min drive
Chatanika Gold Camp - 11 min drive
Far North Alpine Ventures Fairbanks - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the amazing Aurora views that you have always dreamed about pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience the amazing Aurora views that you have always dreamed about?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the amazing Aurora views that you have always dreamed about?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience the amazing Aurora views that you have always dreamed about located?

Situated in Fairbanks, this chalet is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Ski Land and within 12 miles (20 km) of Gold Dredge 8 and Gold Daughters. Gold Daughters is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

15 April 2024

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

Aurora Viewings

Our family of 4 had a great time staying at the Mountain Top A-frame, directly across from Ski Land. We were blessed with a Northern lights show 7 out of the 8 nights we stayed. The house was perfect with small kids. The hot tub and sauna were great for Aurora sightings and the location of the house was top notch for this reason. Highly recommend!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve A.

22 November 2023

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

Glad we explored more than we stayed

While this cabin is very nice, it leaves much to be desired. I am happy I stayed here for the views, the cabin itself is uncomfortable in almost every aspect. The lower living area is so smashed together its not really possible for two people to sit comfortably or even enjoy without hitting your head. The upstairs area is nice but getting both up and down is a complete inconvenience. The rickity ladder is noisy and God forbid you have to use it while anyone is sleeping because it is impossible to sleep through. The downstairs heater quit working one night and the temps got down to 42 degrees inside before it started working again. The hot tub is pretty much unusable as there is no way to get in or out safely and you have to trek through the snow to manage the cover and trying to get in is just a climb... there are no steps to get in. The dishes all looked dirty and had to be rewashed as dog hair appeared to be throughout the kitchen. The shower is pretty much terrible as the drain doesn't line up properly so you end up standing in cold water for most of the time that never drains. This poorly effects the sauna too so we never really got to use that the way we wanted. The electric front lock broke our second to last day there so we couldn't even lock our belongings when we left. The best thing about this cabin is the bed which was soft and comfortable. Outside of that the only good takeaway is the view. I expected much more for the price.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney H.

26 April 2023

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

Best Friends bucket list trip

This was the perfect place to stay for our trip. It is tucked at the top of a small ski resort. We went in mid April, and there was over 1-2 feet of snow on the ground towards the top. You definitely won’t get up here in the winter without an SUV. The place was very clean, the check in process was easy, the hot tub was a huge bonus and makes this place worth it even more. I don’t think it could comfortably fit more than 2 people, it’s pretty small but perfect size for 2. The sauna in the bathroom was also a cool addition. The views from the balcony were beautiful. It was all around a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon O.

25 March 2023

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

Figuring out when I can come back

This was probably one of the most amazing trips I've ever had in my entire life. The views were amazing, the cabin was fully stocke, and we saw the northern lights from the hot tub all 4 nights. We couldn't have asked for a better trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

21 February 2023

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

Best vacation ever

This place was absolutely perfect for my husband and I for our week long winter getaway. Cozy and comfortable, though a bit on the warm side as there is a very powerful heater so make sure to pack a few tshirts for hanging around indoors. The stairs going up to the bedroom weren't as challenging as I thought they'd be. Very clean and well appointed, kitchen had all the essentials and then some. Comfortable bed and there's even a TV mounted on the ceiling above the bed. Great aurora viewing from all angles of the house, we watched from bed one night which was a plus when it was really cold. Also conveniently located to town (only 30 min), and across from Ski Land which is open a few days a week. We went over for lunch one day and another for a beer around the fire on the back deck. Amazing views all around, can't beat those morning sunsets over the mountains. Highly recommend staying here. If we ever venture back to Alaska, we would not hesitate to stay here again. One thing to note: we pre-reserved a 4WD vehicle through Alamo to pick up at the airport on arrival. When we arrived, they asked where we were staying as they have certain highway restrictions. They refused to rent to us when I told them where we were staying, and told us all the other car rental companies at the airport use the same guidelines. I called Devin who was very responsive and kind who said this has never been a problem. We ended up renting a Jeep through Alaska 4x4 which was great but expensive.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Devin Huffman

My wife and I were born and raised in Alaska. We have 3 amazing kids and enjoy raising them in Fairbanks. Our favorite thing to do as a family is to travel and go on great adventures together. We started "Alaska Adventure Properties" because we fell in love with the vacation rental business after sharing our home with others while traveling. We would love to host you at one of our amazing properties and we are excited to become a small part of your great adventure!