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LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4* AURORA viewing

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Exterior
Exterior
Pool
View from property
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Fairbanks, AK
  • Santa Claus House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Fort Wainwright
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks, AK (FBK-Wainwright Army Airfield)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4* AURORA viewing

Welcome to Riverbend Cabins. Situated along the beautiful Chena River just a short drive to North Pole or Fairbanks city center. You'll enjoy your own private cabin with a balcony off the master bedroom perfect for viewing the Aurora Borealis or taking in the midnight sun!!

Revel in the serene air and peaceful nights when you book this 1.5 bathroom vacation cabin that sleeps 4.

Riverbend's Chinook Cabin offers a fully equipped kitchen with all the appliances necessary to share a home cooked feast. A cozy living room and adjoined dining area with seating for 4. The main bath, including a shower and tub.
Upstairs you will find a half bath and bedroom with 1 queen and 1 full size bed. Each bed has separate sleeping areas with a shared wall that can be closed with a folding wooden door for added privacy. Making it feel more like a 2 bedroom.
Nestled right along the Chena River, enjoy boating, fishing, and kayaking right out your back door!


The North Pole/Fairbanks area offers endless opportunities for your Alaskan adventures!! Winter guests can take a cruise over to North Pole and visit "Santa Claus House" and his reindeer. Or, take a short drive into Fairbanks and check out the World Ice Art Championships. The combination of ice sculptures and ice playground is sure to delight! For an unforgettable dog-sledding adventure, drive less than 5 minutes over to "Paws for Adventure"....or for the more adventurous, take a drive up to Chena Hot Springs for a relaxing soak!
Chinook Cabin offers a unique opportunity for our winter visitors to catch a glance of the celestial color spectacular from your bedroom balcony if Lady Aurora decides to make her appearance!!

Summer guests will enjoy a drive to North Pole and Santa Claus House too!! You just can't make this trip without a visit to Santa!! While in North Pole stop by The Crepery for a bite to eat or take a stroll down one of the many walking/bike paths at Chena Lake Recreation Area. When you are finished sight seeing come back to Chinook Cabin and enjoy the stillness under the Midnight Sun.

Property manager

Heather Wollangur
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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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
Smoking is permitted on outside deck

Important information

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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 deadlock

About the area

North Pole

North Pole is home to this cabin. Birch Hill Recreation Area and Chena River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big Dipper Ice Arena and Fairbanks Ice Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Carlson Center Event Arena or Growden Memorial Park.
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Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

  • Santa Claus House - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 21 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Creamer's Field - 21 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum - 22 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Badger Den - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Richard's Family Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mocha Moose - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wagner's Pizza Bus - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Aphs' Heavenly Brew - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4* AURORA viewing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4* AURORA viewing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4* AURORA viewing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4* AURORA viewing located?

Situated in North Pole, this cabin is steps from Chena River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Morning Star Park and North Pole Plaza. Santa Claus House and North Pole City Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nidhi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cabin in woods
Was a beautiful cabin, location was great I was able to see northern lights on one of the says it was gorgeous host is awesome very friendly and helpful stay was great!! Must recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for light chasing!
Great location base for light chasing…..and to actually see them there as well. Super comfy bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverbend
Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Northern Lights
The property was beautiful blanketed with snow. The cabin precious and the bed was so comfortable! Our stay and the entire trip was amazing! Heather and Gary answered any question we had but allowing all privacy!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience at this Peaceful Cabin
I had a wonderful stay at this cabin. It is charming and spacious, with everything I needed. It was the perfect weekend getaway. Checking in and out and communicating with the host were all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient and cozy
Well located outside of town, convenient access to town and food.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter wonderland vacation
Great location close to town yet very peaceful and remote. The river is so close i bet its great in the summer as well as winter. So many things to see and do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gil C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin!!
Very cute cabin in a beautiful location right on the Chena river!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
I rented this log cabin for myself and a family member to experience Fairbanks in the cold snowy winter. It was truly a perfect spot for us, we loved the warm cozy cabin, it had everything we needed to come home to after exploring Fairbanks. Comfortable beds and great heated floors. If there was anything we could find a minor fault with it would be the slow wifi, perhaps a booster is needed. Needless to say, I look forward to returning, on a lucky night you can view the northern lights from just outside. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy and perfect. They had everything you need! Scenery around the cabin is gorgeous and it’s right by the river. Absolute perfection. Owners are so nice and helpful as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay
This is such a lovely place to stay! We visited in the winter, hoping to see the northern lights, and the location was perfect—peaceful and away from the city, yet not too far. The cabin is incredibly cozy, with warm wood floors that feel absolutely wonderful during the cold winter months. The place was very clean and cozy, and the owner was extremely helpful and supportive. We’d love to come back and stay here in the summer to experience Alaska in a different season!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in the woods
It is a beautiful log cabin on property along the Chena River. Location was great, we were within 1/2 drive to almost everywhere we wanted to go explore. It was cozy, loved the decks and despite being right next to another cabin, it was very private. Loved staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cabin
Great little place to stay! Everything was clean and comfortable. We had a quick stay in North Pole and this place was the perfect location for us. The price was great. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great host, great cabin, and excellent location.

10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cabin
We loved the location near the river and in the woods, but still easy access to Fairbanks and North Pole.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Tranquil
Great cabin right on the Chena River. Hosts Heather and Gary made sure everything was good to go. If we get back up to Alaska, we will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Darling cabin. Very quiet. Close enough to both the town of Fairbanks and great hikes. Fantastic hosts very amazingly attentive and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shery W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Trip
We weren’t expecting the cabin to be located so close to the owner’s house. We thought we’d be more isolated. However, the place was just perfect for what we wanted and needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin lake view
Warm and comfortable. Beautiful cabin with lake view. We had a long drive up from Talkeetna via Denali Hwy cabin was ready when we got there, we were able to settle in and prepare for our drive up Dalton Hwy to the arctic circle the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a cozy, lovely spot and perfect for two or three people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
The cabin was great. Good space for the family and in a great location. We were able to see the Northern Lights right outside. Heather was a fantastic host!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
North Pole Cabin
Cozy little cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peaceful, riverside location. Cosy, well appointed cabin with all necessities for a comfortable stay. Relatively close to shops and sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for our needs of visiting old friends and doing things around Fairbanks and CHS road. Really nice place, felt like a place that we could live in forever😎
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to Fairbanks and North Pole. Excellent viewing for Northern lights. We were there in February so we can not comment on the river. The host are so welcoming and communication was easy. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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Hosted by Heather Wollangur

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