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Grandma Julie's Getaway

Holiday home in Fairbanks with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Fairbanks Ice Museum
  • Place, Creamer's Field
  • Place, Fort Wainwright
  • Airport, Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Grandma Julie's Getaway

This beautiful home sits on 14 acres in a forested area approximately 8 miles North of Fairbanks, AK. The original owners of the home owned 160 acres in the area and came to Alaska in 1955.

We welcome guests from all parts of the world to enjoy our property. The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) can be seen on the property at times during our fall and winter months. Wildlife such as moose, foxes, and birds frequent the property. The property is great for families that enjoy the outdoors or for individuals and couples that enjoy a little extra privacy.

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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 is not permitted

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

Located in Fairbanks, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Birch Hill Recreation Area and Creamer's Field, while Fairbanks Community Museum and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum are cultural highlights. Fairbanks Ice Museum and Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary 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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Map
Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

  • Birch Hill Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Creamer's Field - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Pioneer Park - 16 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Friar Tuck's Hoagie House - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma Julie's Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grandma Julie's Getaway?

As of 31 October 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grandma Julie's Getaway on 1 November 2025 start from NZ$609.70, 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.

What time is check-in at Grandma Julie's Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grandma Julie's Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grandma Julie's Getaway located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of North Star Golf Club, Gold Daughters and Gold Dredge 8. Birch Hill Recreation Area and Creamer's Field are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and good location. Host was communicative and gave great recommendations on things to do in the area. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Great Family Stay - Close to Fairbanks & Gold Panning

Loved this home to stay to gold pan and visit Fairbanks. Great communication prior and during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Amazing

We loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Peace and Quiet

We stayed here while we explored the Fairbanks area. Conveniently located. Highly recommend in lieu of a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the best vacation rental we have ever stayed at, quality, host communication, amenities, everything. Becky really went above and beyond with this property, the history is incredible, it feels like a very special home where lots of precious family memories have been made (ours included). It was so cozy tucked away into aspen groves in the rolling hills outside of the city, but close enough to everything to make it convenient to get into town. The silverware and cookware was all in excellent condition. The place was spotless when we checked in. She even left some local chocolate and a gift basket. We truly felt the love and care put into our stay . It was the perfect place to end our long trip. Our kids had a blast hiding in the closets and chasing each other around the wood burning stove. The one and only thing that would have improved our experience was a washer and dryer, we ended up using a laundry in service in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neha G.

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

Homely stay in Fairbanks

Warm and cosy stay which gives home away from home feels. You will have everything you will probably need for your stay. Everything is laid out very well and Becky is very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Wilderness Revitalize

This property was just what I needed. All the touring and city noises were getting depressing. To stay at Becky's place in a country setting was beneficial. Great place, close to Fairbanks but out of town where you can just enjoy nature. All around great place, extremely clean and a very accommodating host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie L.

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

Perfect Getaway

The property is just like the listing. Very clean and well taken care of. There is tons of space for everyone to spread out. Loved that we were able to see the Northern Lights from the yard during our visit. Loved that we weren't in the middle of the city but only 15ish minutes for everywhere we wanted to go in town. Appreciated some snacks and treats provided. The host is very communicative and easy to reach when needed. Would highly recommend people stay here. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Clean, comfortable and really cute place. Perfect spot to catch the Aurora Borealis last night. Host was awesome. Quick responder and very accommodating. Plenty of coffee and fixings each morning. Snacks available. Soft comfortable beds (super soft sheets). I highly recommend Grandma Julie’s place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nithin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic location, amazing host and awesome home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice secluded home. Clean, nice bedding and towels. Had great space for the six of us. They provided several amenities including coffee beans, popcorn and basics condiments. Great communication with host. We used the wood stove, may be a little tricky if you aren’t comfortable with wood heat but if you use the written instructions you will be comfy warm in no time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By far, the best rental we have ever stayed in! If I could give more than five stars I would. Becky is a great hostess, she absolutely thinks of everything. Clean, spacious, the most amenities ever! Beautiful outdoor private property and sitting outside on the porch/deck was a favorite of ours.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Black Jay of Montana L.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

This cozy home outside of Fairbanks included exceptionally nice personal touches--A well stocked coffee and snack supply, comfy beds, well laid out floor plan along with historical pictures adorning the walls and bird feeders that attracted wildlife made it feel like a true home away from home. Owners made sure the driveway was plowed quickly after a snow and checked in to see if all was ok (which it was).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute little place, comfortable, and with so many little extras - a tea/coffee/hot chocolate station, snacks, chocolates
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki B.

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

Best VRBO ever (and we've been in many!)

I can't say enough about this VRBO, best we have ever stayed in. The drive from town is easy, the area is just secluded enough that you are close to the wonderful things Fairbanks has to offer but are surrounded by Alaska - woods, birds and some elusive moose. The large wrap around deck provides a comfy location for viewing the Northern Lights (spectacular). The many windows allow you to sit by the wood stove and watch as snow covers the spruce and birch trees. The owners/hosts have renovated this beautiful older home so that the amenities are all modern, the kitchen is wonderfully stocked (utensils and spices), furniture is comfortable and all of this is surrounded by the sweet history of family (homemade afghans, family photos, books, games and Alaskan decor, house plants and birdfeeders. There were only two of us but the house has plenty of room for a good sized family. The hosts are delightful and truly care about making your stay the best without being in any way intrusive. Thank you Becky, Grandma Julie's legacy lives on through you!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Home away from home

The home shows a lot of love and made us feel at home. Becky is a wonderful host. The house is exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Best VRBO yet!

This is the nicest VRBO we have ever stayed at. This felt more like we were guests at someone’s home than renting a property. The house is immaculate, there are live house plants inside, and a bird feeder outside. So many nice touches that we don’t usually see like: all the silverware matched, the pots and pans were high quality brands, Becky provided whole bean coffee and a coffee grinder along with the coffee maker, a gift basket and a basket of snacks, there are toys for kids to play with, and on and on. She truly provides everything you need. This house deserves a 12 out of 10.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pros: - Communication with the host is easy, the host is extremely friendly, helpful, and respond super fast. Also provided us with plenty of recommendations for things to do in the area and food. - Location is close to Fairbank for all your shopping needs/activities, yet it's also far enough where it is quiet, peaceful, and enjoy a bit more privacy. -Property is clean, spacious yet cozy, and the beds are comfortable. Kitchen provided all the spices and condiments you need to make home cook meals if you desire. -Lookout deck is amazing, it comes with a chance to see wild life (saw a Moose during my stay) and Northern Lights Cons: -Beware!! Everything is actually so awesome that you'll be sad that you have to leave
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RaNae

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the property and the location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mona b.

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

Wonderful Peaceful Homey Location

Grandma Julie’s Getaway was perfect for our week. First of all, Becky was a wonderful host. Her attention to details was the best that we have experienced in all of our many VRBO stays. The home is not fancy but, was extraordinary clean and cozy. We only used one bedroom and found it very comfortable. All bedrooms have a queen sized bed, which was perfect for us. Becky had a coffee/tea/cocoa bar that exceeded our expectations. There were plenty of spices and other basic cooking needs and some staples. There was plenty of kitchen utensils, dishes, and cookware. The bathroom had nice shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. There were countless fluffy white towels and wash cloths. The living room had several house plants and big windows where we watched birds feeding at the bird feeders. Fresh flowers were in a vase on the dining table. There was an extension cord, snow shovels, snow sled, and ice melt available for the cold and snowy days. Exterior lights were very bright and welcoming when arriving in the dark. The neighborhood was quiet and only a few cars went by on any given day. We felt like we were further out of town than we really were. It was only 10-15 minutes to Fairbanks. Home is only about 2 miles from the main highway. Side road to the house was fairly snow and ice free. We had no issues with a 4x4 truck. I would absolutely stay here again. One minor thing was we unknowingly failed to lock the door. Perhaps add door lock instructions to documents.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN C.

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

Best Ever Place to Stay!!

From the time we got there until the time we left Fairbanks we felt very at home in this lovely place in the woods. Becky was very attentive even coming to check on us after we got stuck in the snow near the cabin. (Be sure you get a 4 wheel drive vehicle in the winter and don’t let the car rental agencies tell you otherwise!) The home was beautifully decorated and cozy with a wood burning stove, close to town but in the middle of a gorgeous forest with gorgeous views from the windows and balcony. Everything you could want was supplied, treats when we got there and hardly had to buy anything but food. Definitely would love to come back in the near future. Becky was the supreme hostess!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great place to relax

Lots of room, loved rhe porch, great selection of games and books
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fan X.

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

We saw Aurora from the house

Sweet homy stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Extremely underrated property

The pictures and property explanation don’t really do this place justice. These folks are pretty new to the short term rental thing, they don’t realize how awesome it is. The house is very cozy and clean, doesn’t come though in pictures. I think if they painted trim or walls a little differently to compliment the tile and update the look of the place in the kitchen/bath, people could better understand. Extremely well cared for property, awesome fireplace, comfy beds, ideal location just outside Fairbanks. The gift basket from the host was so thoughtful, kitchen had dishes and cooking by basics (spices). The little birdies outside were very cute! Car plug-in was also super helpful, it was so cold outside. We didn’t see the northern lights because it was cloudy but this would be a good place to do that!Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

Amazing Location!

We had a great time at this location. The house is well-equipped with everything you could possibly need for your stay. The location is quite and secluded enough to give you privacy and allow for a relaxing stay. We were lucky to see and photograph the northern lights right from the driveway on multiple nights. Lastly, our host was not only welcoming but very attentive and checked in with us often to ensure we didn’t need anything extra. It just doesn’t get better than this!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

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Hosted by Becky Slay

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