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Cozy two bedroom log cabin on the Chena River near town.

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The cabin from the river in winter.
You enter through the "garage".
No room in the garage for a car but the door is handy for bringing in luggage.
Living room. Someone could sleep on the couch.
You can watch TV while looking at the river.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 855.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Fairbanks, AK
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Pioneer Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fort Wainwright
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy two bedroom log cabin on the Chena River near town.

One bedroom has a queen size bed, the other two twins. There is also a carpeted attached garage that gives additional space and has a double bed. You actually enter the house through the garage so, except for the door that makes it handy to bring in luggage, you wouldn't know it's a garage.

It sits on a three and a half acre lot right next to the cabin with the addition that we have used for VRBO for the past two years. The original owner built what is now our home for them and this cabin for his folks in the 1950’s. We have lived here for 50 years and find it a special place.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 cabin is on the waterfront. Birch Hill Recreation Area and Chena River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include University of Alaska Museum of the North and Big Dipper Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Carlson Center Event Arena or Growden Memorial Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pioneer Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪House of Fire Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shogun Japanese Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy two bedroom log cabin on the Chena River near town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy two bedroom log cabin on the Chena River near town.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy two bedroom log cabin on the Chena River near town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy two bedroom log cabin on the Chena River near town. located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in Fairbanks is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chena River and University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. University of Alaska Museum of the North and Fairbanks Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 212 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin on the river. Second time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River view

Beautiful property,view of river and lovely host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this cozy 1950s log cottage. Views of the river were great from the living room and the back yard. Very quiet and peaceful. Nice location for visiting the Fairbanks area. Our only complaint: The owner got her dates mixed up, so the house wasn't cleaned and ready for us when we arrived - it really needed a deep cleaning/dusting too, overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Cabin on the Chena River

Great location, quiet, very comfortable. It has everything you need to enjoy a Fairbanks holiday. We will return and send friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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

Great Place

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely outdoor surrounding

The yard and the river were really pretty. Plenty of space in the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin on the river

Mardee's place was very comfortable. She provides a lot of extras in the kitchen. We were able to enjoy a batch of brownies! The home is very comfortable and we felt right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at this cabin right on the river. Great view watching people on the river. Easy access to stores. Owner makes checkin easy. We’ve stayed here multiple times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

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

Private and Convenient

We had a great time in the area and this cabin was perfect for us with a kitchen amd laundry. cozy and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana O.

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

Comfy and convenient

This is a nice place to stay. It was peaceful and in walking distance to one of our favorite breakfast places. There were plenty of extra blankets and pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quaint rustic little cabin. It could sleep more than what we thought. Not fancy but super homey and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Very nice quiet neighborhood and on the Chena River. It was right outside the living room windows. Great place to take the family and unwind. Nice big yard. I would stay there again definitely!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very lovely cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Miller K.

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

Fantastic

Excellent property, hostess and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

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

Senior trip!

This was a great place to stay! We really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

Peaceful

Very peaceful area, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mike E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

The cabin had a nice view. Its location made it easy to get around.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brigette r.

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

Home away from Home

The cabin and property was picture perfect. It was a wonderful vist and the memories will last a life time. We couldnt asked for a better place to stay. Looking forward to a return trip
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Weekend stay

Great little getaway! Easy access to area attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arianna H.

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

Cute cozy spot!

My hiking club and I came up for denali park and the northern lights, and this cabin was a great home base. Plenty warm. Cute open inside and cute front/back yard where we could see the sunrise and frolick in the snow. Super close to the airport and town too!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaelan S.

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

Cute location & view

This was a cute location and had all the amenities in Fairbanks. I would definitely stay here againm
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter H.

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

Cute Cabin

Perfect for the 4 of us. Clean and on a beautiful river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

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

Great Place

Lovely view of the river from the big picture windows. Comfy and inviting cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited Fairbanks during the time in summer when sunlight is 24/7. The cabin is clean, spacious, comfortable and has huge windows. Fairbanks is amazing. Owners are wonderful. The Interior of Alaska is incredible. There was so much to see and do. Riverboat Cruise and Local Village Tour was exceptional. Everybody finds gold in their pan in the Gold Dredge 8 Historic Train Tour. During the Local Village Tour you can pet the dogs. There's a live demo of dog mushing. Ask them about their TX-sized polar bears. There was a determined, patient, genuine kindness wherever we went. The non-stop sunlight takes the notion of jet lag to a whole new level but we liked it and that's why we went there in the first place. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcella k.

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

A Great Visit

The cabin is beautiful and the view amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Martha and Robert Roth

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We started doing VRBO in this house this spring. Have been doing it next door for two years and love it. We did bed and breakfast here many years ago but found it confining. Now that w e are older and can't do so many things it is perfect.

Bob was drafted out of a GP residency at Sacramento County Hospital in 1962 and sent to Bassett Hospital on Ft. Wainwright. We epaid our own way up because we didn't want to stay longer than 18 months. He soon extended so we could get base housing and continued to extend until they told him he had to get out of the army or transfer to another base.

At that point we rented a little house on 5 acres near our present house and moved everything in our riverboat. They would move is back to Oregon, our home of residency within a year. We never left.

The lady that owned our present house came by to collect money for a neighbor that did the snow plowing. Later they went to California so their daughter could get braces and asked if we'd like to rent their bigger house. We did. We

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