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The Aurora Yurt ~ A Deluxe Mountain Getaway Above Fairbanks With Great Views

Ski cottage with ski-in/ski-out access and Hot tub

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Yurt A, one of our two gorgeous yurts on the property.
Exterior detail
Yurt in summertime
Deck with seating area and small grill
new spiral staircase

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fairbanks, AK
  • Place, Moose Mountain
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Wainwright
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Aurora Yurt ~ A Deluxe Mountain Getaway Above Fairbanks With Great Views

Enjoy Fairbanks from above... in the hills with a sunny south facing view…ski or hike out your door from this beautiful deluxe yurt located right on the ski hill!

Features:
*Private chalet style yurt cottage on wooded hillside lot
*Skylight + out of town darkness = great northern lights viewing!
*Knotty pine interior; French doors to deck; Cozy and warm…
*Private deck with grill; Outdoor fire pit
*Scenic views + warmer temps than town + hiking and ski trails right out the door
*Fully equipped kitchen; refrigerator, stove top, microwave, coffee maker, cooking utensils, dishes, and cutlery
*Fully furnished; high quality linens; 2 bedrooms plus sleeping loft with double futon. (One bedroom with two twins and second bedroom with one queen)
*Full bathroom with tub+shower and private washer/dryer
*All utilities provided including large screen TV plus Internet/WiFi


*Nearby historic sites, gold panning, dog mushing, natural hot springs, arctic cultural events, river or ice fishing, ice sculptures, and lots more! Owner is a long-time resident and retired teacher with plenty of local knowledge and suggestions
*optional addition of 2nd yurt and next door rental house for larger groups
Mountain Moose...An alpine getaway…and only a short drive from downtown Fairbanks!

* four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive is needed during the winter months
(September -April)

*Must be 25+ to make a reservation.
*NO parties/events! In consideration of all other on-site guests and neighbors, booked guest count will be strictly enforced at all times.
*Use of SHARED outdoor hot tub (4 person limit) through a short trail to the main house, within usage guidelines listed in guest handbook. Guidelines must be adhered to in order to avoid additional cleaning fees.

*Don't see your dates? Check our second yurt listing!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Very strict rule

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fairbanks

Located in Fairbanks, this cottage is in a rural area. Pioneer Park and Gold Dredge 8 are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Moose Mountain and Fairbanks Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Carlson Center Event Arena or Growden Memorial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

  • Moose Mountain - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 20 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Pioneer Park - 25 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 28 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 29 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ivory Jacks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Vallata - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Taste of Thai - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cinco - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Hearthside Bread Bakery - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Aurora Yurt ~ A Deluxe Mountain Getaway Above Fairbanks With Great Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Aurora Yurt ~ A Deluxe Mountain Getaway Above Fairbanks With Great Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Aurora Yurt ~ A Deluxe Mountain Getaway Above Fairbanks With Great Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Aurora Yurt ~ A Deluxe Mountain Getaway Above Fairbanks With Great Views located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cottage in Fairbanks is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Moose Mountain and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. University of Alaska Museum of the North and Fairbanks Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 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. 150 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place! So peaceful and beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Fairbanks area yurt

Spent 3 nights in Colleen's yurt. A very well kept and supplied yurt with ac during our 85* days. It's located about 20 minutes from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn H.

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

Amazing!

Amazing!!! Would stay here again. Colleen is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Quiet and. Ozy

The yurt was very nice. Clean and spacious and cozy. It has a good view and is very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline P., Corunna Indiana

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

Peaceful serene property with breathtaking views

This place is a little piece of Heaven!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Yurt in the mountains

Very quiet yurt . Beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R., Athens, Alabama

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

Colleen was wonderful and the yurt was beautiful

The property was beautiful, warm and cozy. Colleen was absolutely amazing. Cant say enough great things!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay H., Vero Beach

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

Yurt in Fairbanks AK

Great property outside Fairbanks but close to town. Next to ski mt. Fully equipped great space. Definitely 4WD in winter.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gisela G.

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

It was just right!

The yurt was clean and smelled clean which is the first and most important to me. My 15 and 18yr old daughters are very picky and they loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

Tucked away beauty

Our stay at the yurt was amazing. Better than expected! I loved that it was tucked away and quiet. We got to experience the northern lights above the yurt our last night, such a magical experience…wish I could share pictures! You will not be disappointed; adorable, clean, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele E.

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

Perfect base in Fairbanks area !

Aurora Yurt is in a beautiful location and has everything you need to relax between adventures in the area. Peaceful lovely view . Using Colleen’s tips we saw the Northern lights 3/6 nights in spite of cloudy forecasts! Convenient location not far from University of Alaska Fairbanks museum, trail system groceries restaurants. We used the well stocked kitchen and were plenty warm in the Yurt. Colleen’s beautiful snow dogs came to visit and they are special! Would like to return in summertime and would definitely stay here again .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Yurt outside of downtown lights

This yurt was very spacious and we were two women staying here for a week. Colleen was so helpful during the booking process. She answered all questions and made check in a breeze. Colleen had everything you could possibly need in the yurt. The washer and dryer were super helpful to so you could pack less since you could wash! We loved the deck and the loft upstairs. If I came back to Fairbanks I would definitely stay here!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

dorothy t.

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

Awesome View

We absolutely loved our stay. The yurt was cozy and clean with views of Denali. My kids loved to sled in the driveway and it's just beautiful and peaceful. Colleen was super helpful and sent me information about the aurora. It was a cloudy night but I was still able to see a faint show of the northern light. This is really the best experience for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

KayCee W.

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

A few lessons learned.....

Staying in the yurt was such a neat experience! Being outside of town in the hills was relaxing and quiet as we had expected. The yurt was as described in terms of size. Upon arrival we appreciated the easy check in process and the extra items left for our use. However, the washing machine had been closed and smelled of mildew and there was dirt in the refrigerator. We were able to resolve those issues on our own. Aside from those two issues that only other improvement to the yurt we feel could have made our stay better was screens doors. Even when following the summertime rules for keeping the yurt cool it was 85 degrees inside when we returned at night. We could open windows and use fans to begin cooling it down. However with the door and the vent at the top of the yurt not having any kind of screen we had mosquitoes each night. Unfortunately we did run into a major issue during our stay. During our stay we noticed the water appeared to have air in the line and then the water stopped all together. We tried to reach the property owner by phone but she was traveling and responded 7 hours later. We had already moved to a local hotel. Lessons learned..... Express concern right away it is the owners job to fix issues Call VRBO they will relocate you and pay for it (This would have saved us lots of time and money) Go ahead book the yurt... just learn fro us what to do in case you too would have any issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Having never been in a yurt we had no idea what to expect but we were up for trying new things. When we walked in the door we were surprised by the size … a full kitchen very well stocked …2 bedrooms and a loft! And a full size bathroom w washer/ dryer. Beds were very comfortable.. everything’s was very cute. You’re up in the trees which is what we love but you’re still close to town. We were lucky enough to be able to view the lights which actually Colleen messaged us to let us know so we wouldn’t have missed them. If you love being in the trees and want a relaxing unique experience this yurt will not disappoint!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described! Peaceful, clean and a great escapeSpotty WiFi but nobody caredWould do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri S.

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

Cozy !

The trip was to visit some friends that lived just up the road. I had never been in a Yurt so I didn't know what to expect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinicius F.

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

Unforgettable experience

We loved our stay! This yurt is outta this world, highly recommend to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karisa W.

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

Girls’ Alaskan Trip

Fantastic stay! Made it a real experience. Host was great! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus M.

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

Northern Lights!!

We came to see the Northern Lights and enjoy Fairbanks. The Aurora Yurt was a great place to retreat to at the end of a long adventure filled day. It was also great for viewing the Aurora right out the front door
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Must stay

The yurt was cozy, comfortable and just amazing. If you’re looking for a remote place, this is it. Buy groceries since you’re about 20 minutes from town. They provide a lot of kitchen supplies. If you want to snowboard/ski, it’s a mile from Moose Mountain and 40 minutes from Skii Land and 25 minutes from the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Peaceful Perfection

If you have the opportunity to stay in the Aurora Yurt, do it! Most beautiful, and comfortable place we stayed! The Aurora was spectacular, sunrise and sunsets were a close second. This place is thoughtfully arranged and maintained! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Cozy Getaway!

We loved staying here! Colleen was great with ongoing communication, including detailed directions & checking in. We arrived to a warm, cozy, & spacious place with twinkle lights, lamps & candles welcoming us. The bed was comfy & the morning sunrise out the front door/windows was beautiful! We highly recommend this to anyone who wants a peaceful, out-of-city getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Late fall stay, unbelievable

Just the right distance from Fairbanks to feel you’ve gotten away without being so far you can’t go into town, this place was incredible. It has a phenomenal view, a quiet ambience, and a fully furnished cabin with all the typical amenities of a home. I came here with my friend, and other than groceries, we were fully provided for and did not need to access Fairbanks unless we wanted to. The property manager is easy to contact through the vrbo website and is very responsive. She also let us know whenever she noticed the aurora so we wouldn’t miss it. We did see the aurora from the cabin, with perfect darkness and elevation for fantastic viewing. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway in a warm, cozy, mountain forest cabin with a view of the Fairbanks valley right from the kitchen, this place is amazing. Would strongly recommend four wheel drive to get up there, but the roads are maintained (plowed) from Fairbanks to the cabin (just a thick snow and ice layer). We had a ford explorer and it was perfect. I cannot recommend this experience enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

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