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Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs

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Exterior
Picture from a guest at the cabin during their stay - ©doug wilson
Guest photo 1/2024
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Fairbanks, AK
  • Fort Wainwright
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Santa Claus House
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Chena Hot Springs
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks (EIL-Eielson Air Force Base)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Black Bear Room

1 Single Bed

Brown Bear Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Polar Bear Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Brown Bear Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Polar Bear Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs

Welcome to Red Bear Den, your home away from home!

To totally immerse yourself in this property, copy & paste this link into your browser to visit our virtual tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=YmwcpSJD1Uf

Location is key with this property. We are located about 23 miles from the center of the Golden Heart of Alaska, also known as Fairbanks and 35 miles from Chena Hot Springs. If you want to see the Aurora Borealis, the back yard has a great clearing and you’re far enough away from the city lights that the opportunity is there. Close in proximity to rivers for fishing or kayaking, and great hiking trails, and not to mention, wildlife can be seen right from the back door. We are within walking distance of a local store with access to basic food, gas, and a post office in true Alaskan fashion. A pamphlet provided in the home during your stay identifies local restaurants and activities for all seasons. Whether it’s dog mushing or keeping warm in the hot springs in the winter or hiking in the summer, this home gives to the opportunity to experience it all!

Red Bear Den has a log cabin feel with cozy modern amenities. Decorated with pieces of local Alaskan artwork and furniture, this beautiful home will give you a taste of Alaska that you’re looking for, with the benefit of indoor plumbing. At 1300 square feet, this home will sleep 6 adults with 3 bedrooms and a sleeper sofa. There are two bathrooms and a laundry room with access to a washer and dryer during your stay. The kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, double stove, dishwasher, Keurig, and basic cooking essentials that are provided. If you’re looking for a family friendly home, this is it! A Pack and play, high chair, and a stroller are available. Satellite Cable, DVD player, and High Speed Wireless Internet are also available for use and entertainment.

Tips Before You Arrive:

Average temperatures in the summer usually range from +60⁰F to 80⁰F (16⁰C to 26⁰C). Average temperature in the winter usually ranges from +20⁰F to -20⁰F (-6⁰C to -29⁰C) depending on when you visit but has been known to dip to -40°F (-40°C). It may be beneficial to rent a vehicle. It’s necessary to plug in your vehicle at +20°F (-6⁰C) and below.

State of Alaska Lodging tax of 8% will be added to nightly rate and all fees.

Property manager

Monique & Russell Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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 allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outdoors only
No indoor/outdoor fires

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fairbanks

Located in Fairbanks, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Shoppers can check out North Pole Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Chena River and Tors Trailhead. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

  • Fort Wainwright - 38 min drive - 46.2 km
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 40 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Santa Claus House - 40 min drive - 45.2 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 43 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Chena Hot Springs - 48 min drive - 53.5 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arctic Clover - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wagner's Pizza Bus - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wagner's Family Bistro - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs located?

This family-friendly Fairbanks cabin is located on a river, 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Chena River, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Tors Trailhead and North Star Golf Club. Fairbanks Ice Museum and Big Dipper Ice Arena are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 92 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Weather was not with us

The weather turned for the worse a few weeks prior to our stay. We hoped for the best and got snow several days but the Aurora showed us what we needed the last night there. So incredible we caught it. Great accommodations and the Pizza Bus did not disappoint. Pleasant Valley store had a nice mix of things you need as well. Thanks for the great stay Alaska!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

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

Great stay and Aurora viewing!

My family and I enjoyed our stay here. Great place to see the Aurora! The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Wonderful host and prompt to answer questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SteveT

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

Spring Break in Alaska

Amazing! Great place to view the northern lights. The Pizza Bus was the best in show, amazing pizza off the beaten path!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

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

Like home

It’s one of my favorite places to go. We have stayed at this property several times Russell and Monique are really good people and wonderful host house feels like home very relaxing. There’s just a piece in a tranquility you get staying at this property. to me, it’s the perfect place to stay far enough away from town to get the quiet yet close enough to do all of the fun things you would wanna do. There’s a lot of trails to hike around there. It’s perfect.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Perfect Alaska Experience

This house is ideally located between Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs. Everything is as it appears in the photos. Clean and comfortable. Wintertime in Alaska is something to experience. Thank you Monique and Russell for the opportunity to enjoy it once again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo V.

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

Greatest place ever

The house is beautiful and clean. Has everything you need. The location is perfect for peace and nature, and auroras 100%. There’s a grocery store very near. We loved it and 100% recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mariam O.

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

Great location for viewing the Aurora

Lovely rustic property in an area with no light pollution. We are from Florida and it was very cold when we were there, but even with the thermostat at the upper end of the instructed settings, we found the house to be drafty. There were instructions not to use the wood stove. We suspect that if the wood stove had been available we would have been toasty warm. Hosts were very responsive and gave us great information to alert us to the Aurora websites and how to interpret them. They were also responsive to issues with the microwave and television set. Really appreciated the large washer and dryer and the dishwasher. The driveway was plowed for us and there is a plug available for your car in the outdoor parking spot. The back porch was not shoveled for us and we really needed that and some space in the backyard to get good pictures of the Aurora. We called the hosts to ask about snow shovels and they do have two shovels - one near the garbage bins and one in the green tent - so we were able to shovel out an area to use. Lots of hot water. Full size refrigerator. Plenty of coffee pods for the Keurig and quite a few supplies provided. Would have liked a soup ladle and an electric can opener - manual can be a little tough for old hands., but overall adequate dishes, glasses, silverware, pots, and kitchenalia. Well located for visiting North Pole and Cheena Hot Springs.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was wonderful. If back in the area would definitely return to this property. I would recommend to anyone that is going to fairbanks AK.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

james a k.

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

Aurora Lights

Great! Everything as stated on site. Family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay at the Red Bear Den. The home is cozy and clean. Lots of little extras in the kitchen and showers. Host were great and responded quickly. Saw lights dance across the sky in the yard for one of our nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Comfy Cabin

Very nice - a real “cabin in the woods” feel - both in the outside area and the interior decor! Very quiet area, very nicely furnished and everything works!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Very nice home

Very nice home. Our reason for visiting Fairbanks was to see the northern lights and WOW did we ever…right out our front door! Two nights of our stay we saw the lights and they were beautiful…no need to leave home. The host was very accommodating and helpful with information about northern lights viewing and very excited for us when I told her we saw them from the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

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

Tamed Alaska

What a great property! Beautiful setting with complete and perfect privacy set in the hills outside of Fairbanks. The house had old charm outside but was fully modern inside. All the conveniences you want and need with well stocked supplies and food. Seriously you do not have to bring anything with you. We stopped at a store when first going there and did not need to at all. Only thing that would have been nice is to have the use of a barbeque.Thank to Monique who was a great and accommodating host and showed us great consideration and flexibility. PS: We were able to see the Northern Lights right out back of the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

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

Peaceful cabin

Off the beaten path and so peaceful. Big backyard perfect for seeing the northern lights which was a huge bucket item!!! Very spacious. Cute bear theme throughout the cabin. Great communication and easy to check in/out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie J.

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

Perfect spot

Fantastic
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

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

Piece of Paradise

This place was everything and more! It was perfect for my family of 5! We made some incredible memories! Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

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

Alaska Summer Trip

Nice quite place to stay away from the city. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Purba R.

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

Best homestay in Alaska

Highly recommend this homestay! The host is super helpful, and the home has all the amenities as mentioned. Loved our stay here. Very easy to catch the lights from this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris N.

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

Northern Lights

Vacation to see the Northern Lights, success! The house was perfect! Everything we needed for a three day stay. The host was easy to reach and gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

Aurora viewing

The aurora viewing from here is spectacular. The house is clean and comfortable. They have everything you could possibly want. It really is a home away from home. Stay here, you won’t be sorry!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shyn Ru L.

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

Amazing cozy cabin

The stay was amazing, very cozy very clean, we saw the lights in the backyard! Communication with host was really good too
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Lovely cabin in the beautiful woods

We had a relaxing yet busy time. The home is exactly as advertised. The hosts are fantastic communicators. We had a minor issue with internet that was addressed promptly. (And the fault of ATT, not the hosts.) The kitchen is well equipped. Thanks for the great spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

wayne h.

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

location

This place was perfect for us. We did snow machines and dog sledding in North Pole, Aurora viewing at Charlie's dome at the Chena Hot springs. We also went to the Castner Ice cave. We would eat supper in Fairbanks so the cabin was centrally located for all our activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C T.

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

Perfect!!!

Everything with the property from check in to check out was perfect! Ideal place for our family to experience an Alaskan winter. Northern lights, ice fishing, hot springs, mushing, and reindeer were all close by. Hosts were excellent and communication with them was always answered immediately. Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

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

Beautiful Cabin!

Great cabin and good location. All incidentals included. Really appreciated the to-go coffee cups. Very clean and well appointed. Easy access even in the winter, large driveway was plowed and deck was shoveled. Thank you! Would definitely stay again if we are back in the Fairbanks area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Monique & Russell Smith

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Languages:

English

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