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Exterior
Aurora is easily visible from property
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Aurora is easily visible from property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Salcha, AK
  • Harding Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Harding Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Salcha River State Recreation Site
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks (EIL-Eielson Air Force Base)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mamie's Hideaway

Leave your worries behind and head to this warm and welcoming 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental cabin in Salcha. Boasting a deck that’s perfect for enjoying morning coffee, an outdoor fire pit for evening entertainment, a fully equipped kitchen for preparing home-cooked meals, and a quiet location nestled on 2 acres, this peaceful abode will provide you with the rest and relaxation you’ve been hoping for.

Property manager

Mark or Elena Plummer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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    Check in after 3:00 PM
    Minimum age to rent: 25
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    Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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
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    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

    About the area

    Salcha

    Located in Salcha, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Harding Lake State Recreation Area and Salcha River State Recreation Site. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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    Salcha, AK

    What's nearby

    • Harding Lake State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
    • Harding Lake - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
    • Salcha River State Recreation Site - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
    • Birch Lake State Recreation Site - 18 min drive - 26.9 km
    • Santa Claus House - 30 min drive - 45.9 km

    Restaurants

    • ‪Salchaket Road House - ‬20 min walk
    • ‪Midway Lodge - ‬7 min drive
    • ‪Salcha River Lodge - ‬20 min walk

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Mamie's Hideaway pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    What time is check-in at Mamie's Hideaway?

    Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Mamie's Hideaway?

    Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Mamie's Hideaway located?

    Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Harding Lake State Recreation Area and within 3 miles (5 km) of Salcha River State Recreation Site and Harding Lake. Little Harding Lake is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

    Reviews

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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
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    10/10

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    Amenities

    10/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    10/10

    Check-in

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    Communication

    10/10

    Location

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    Listing accuracy

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    10/10 Excellent

    Judy S.

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

    Great family getaway and to see the Northern Lights

    We visited from California in hopes to view the Northern Lights. The cabin was very comfortable, ample sleeping rooms for us, comfortable couches and kitchen was well equipped. We were there during intensely cold weather, so spent much time inside. The best was we were able to see a spectacular showing of the Northern lights, some from.the house and within a five minute drive to a nearby recreation area. All in all a great trip.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Nella B.

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

    Absolutely wonderful

    This cabin is a great place to stay. Hosts were great, welcoming and accommodating. Plenty of outdoor space for fun, a trail to walk, magnificent sunsets. The walk to the lake after dinner was a treat.
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    Puja G.

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    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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    Lewis K.

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

    Nice cabin

    Beautiful cabin!
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Mary L.

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

    Aurora View

    Great spot for viewing the aurora borealis!! First night there we had a clear evening and were blessed by the lights for nearly an hour. Because of the location and open area around the house we had great 360 degree views! The house immediately felt like home upon our arrival. Only complaint is the showers are a tad small.
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Mark M.

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

    Cabin near North Pole

    We stayed with friends for two nights, hoping to see the Aurora Borealis. On the second day, the sky cleared and we had a beautiful display that night. The cabin is very clean and had a well stocked kitchen, including coffee a complimentary bottle of wine and chocolates. Check in was easy, and the dark sky made it a once in a lifetime event.
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    Felicia B.

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    James S.

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

    Great place!

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    Lauren

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Truly a home away from home. Clean, cozy, relaxing, and amazing views. Owners were very responsive; we very much enjoyed our experience.
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    Brenda B.

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

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    10/10 Excellent

    Anastasiia S.

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

    Beautiful cabin in the woods

    Great house, absolutely stunning views, calm and relaxing. The hosts are very responsive, they made sure cabin had everything needed. We felt pretty much like home.
    Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Dmytro B.

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

    Fantastic Vocation

    It was our first time we traveled to Alaska and I would like to thank Mark and Elena for making it special by hosting us at Mamie’s Hideaway. The cabin and the hosts met all our expectations. The cabin was very clean, well organized, and had everything we needed. It was a great place. I am glad we made the right choice.
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    Aimee B.

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    Julie F., Sparta

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

    Great quintessential, Alaska cabin with modern update!

    We, 4 adults over 50, were very excited to end our Alaska experience in Fairbanks. We wanted to stay out of the city and stay at a more country cabin type place. Mamies definitely fit the bill. It would also be a comfortable place for a longer stays. It is quite a ways out of the city of Fairbanks if it's your intention to go there a lot (40 minutes). However, we enjoyed finding the trails by the lake, and some nearby walks. We loved the big open driveway and firepit, which provided nice views of the night sky. We were fortunate enough to meet one of the owners on a walk, and she was very nice and helpful! This place also served as a great compromise for those of us who wanted the outdoor camp feel but also pleased those who like the cozy and decorated cabin with all conveniences. We didn't have a chance to watch TV much, but did catch a movie one night and appreciated having movies provided as well! we didn't do a lot of cooking except for breakfast, but there is everything you would need to prepare meals! Thanks for providing a lovely place!
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Alyssa H.

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

    What an amazing place!

    Mamie’s Hideaway was everything we were looking for - a cabin secluded enough that we felt like we were the only people in the world while being close enough to a few local spots that we could grab something to eat or supplies. The cabin itself is wonderful - Mark and Elena have thought of everything and with a few groceries we were able to just relax for a few days. It is stocked with all the cooking essentials from pots and pans to herbs, spices and sauces which made cooking so easy as we didn’t have to bring absolutely everything and the grill out the back was such a lovely addition! As a tip, buy your groceries before you come down from Fairbanks for more variety but we also found the Salcha store (about a ten minute drive from the cabin) had anything extra we needed and very reasonably priced. The Salchaket Roadhouse (sign posted as the post office) is only two minutes down the road and is a cute family run restaurant - we can thoroughly recommend the pizza! We were there to relax and continue our never ending search for the northern lights. The front of the cabin faces directly north so there is no need to leave the warmth to watch the aurora dance its way across the sky from either the comfy lounge area or from the master bedroom. The verandah out the front was also fantastic if you felt like rugging up and taking in the experience from outside. The board games and basket of cozy blankets were such a lovely extra touch😊 So much more to say but no space! 10 out of 10!
    Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    George M.

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

    Great property and even better host

    The cabin was everything we expected based on descriptions and review with one caveat, words can’t describe what you see in person. First let me say we accomplished everything someone from Florida might want to accomplish in only 5 days. We had a very cool fall with changing of the leaves, we had clear nights so we were able to see the northern lights from our front porch, my wife was invited to forage by the owners wife and picked a decent amount of cranberries and on our checkout day we were able to experience an October snowfall. The northern lights was a personal life bucket list item for me. The nearby lakes and rivers were awesome and provided great drone footage. The last part to review was second only to the northern lights for me. The owners were the best I’ve dealt with compared to the many rentals I’ve done. Mark checked in the day before we left for our trip and provided check in information. The day we drove up to Fairbanks from Anchorage he checked in again and asked what our arrival time might be so he could turn on the exterior lights if the arrival was after dark. When we arrived we had the typical new arrival questions as we settled in. The answers for most of these questions were in the welcome notebook Mark had already provided. Instead of instructing me to the notebook Mark answered every question that popped up without hesitation. The hospitality Mark and Elena showed us was top notch.
    Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    daniel B.

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

    Amazing home for our trip to Alaska

    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Nitika M.

    Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

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