Aurora Watch: Private Log Cabin & Northern Lights

Entire home in Fairbanks, Alaska

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. Half-bath
Hosted by Andy
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Lake view

Soak up the view during your stay.
Relax and unplug at this peaceful Alaskan glamping retreat. Stay in your own cozy log cabin tucked along Goldstream Creek beside a quiet pond—an excellent spot for wildlife viewing and Northern Lights sightings in winter. The cabin has hot and cold running water at the sink and, NEW this year, a private heated outhouse for comfort even in subzero temps. Showers and laundry are available 1.8 miles away at Goldstream General Store. Winter stays require 4x4 and proper winter tires.

The space
Bring your family, friends, pets, kids and enjoy this peaceful and original Alaskan log cabin away from it all positioned right on Goldstream Creek with its own pond with fish and migratory birds.

This is a Dry Cabin with NO RUNNING WATER, NO SHOWER. There is an outside, partially exposed pit toilet giving you a true Alaskan experience. Inside, there's a sink with a faucet connected to a 5-gallon water container. This setup mirrors the reality for many in Alaska, where permafrost prevents well installation. Water must be manually hauled to the cabin, with a jug stored under the sink and a pump for dispensing.

Winter bookings require 4x4 and winter tires. No refunds

Guest access
The cabin is situated on 2 acres of huge old spruce trees, with Goldstream Creek encompassing the property line, along with your very own little pond where migratory birds love to come and go.

Other things to note
Getting around
You will need a car (or hire taxis and Lyfts) to fully enjoy the area. There is ample parking, so multiple cars are no problem.

Fred Meyer (groceries, all shopping) and gas stations are only 10 minutes from the cabin, the downtown is 15 minutes away, and you are so close to ski trails and hiking Murphy and Ester Domes (right in the middle of both!).

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Welcome to your own little cabin in the woods. This is just off Sheep Creek Rd., and feels like you're away from it all, but yet you're only 15-20 minutes from the airport, 10-15 from major shopping, 5-10 minutes from the university and just 1.8 miles to the nearest showerhouse/laundry facility and awesome local restaurant/bar, Ivory Jack's.

You do have a few closer neighbors who are all quiet and nice. Peaceful little Goldstream neighborhood.

** We do not accept any date alterations for any reason. We also do not process refunds. We recommend all guests to purchase travel insurance incase you are unable to make your reserved dates. In the winter there is snow and a 4WD is required in winter to make it to the cabin

During winter storms in Alaska, the Internet can be intermittent and so can the power. These are all services beyond our control. No refunds.

We do not offer refunds for any reason including weather. Thank you

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lake view
River view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Where you’ll be

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Welcome to your own little cabin in the woods. This is just off Sheep Creek Rd., and feels like you're away from it all, but yet you're only 15-20 minutes from the airport, 10-15 from major shopping, 5-10 minutes from the university and just 1.8 miles to the nearest showerhouse/laundry facility and awesome local restaurant/bar, Ivory Jack's. The cabin is situated on 2 acres of huge old spruce trees, with Goldstream Creek encompassing the property line, along with your very own little pond where migratory birds love to come and go. You do have a few closer neighbors who are all quiet and nice. It is a sweet, safe and peaceful little Goldstream neighborhood. You'll drive back Golden Valley Dr. (the road you turn onto off of Sheep Creek Rd.) and take it all the way back (you'll pass others' cabins with no trespassing and other hilarious signs) until you get to Starwood Ct. which is a Y and look for the red metal poppies. Veer to the left here and you'll dead end into the cabin (you'll pass my neighbors on the left who have little kids so always toys out front)!

Meet your host

Superhost
774 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Hosting Guets
I was raised in WI and dedicated ten years of my life serving as a firefighter. Over that time, I advanced to the rank of Lieutenant, with the privilege of serving my community and supporting people in their most challenging moments. Looking back, I’m grateful for the opportunity to help others and carry forward the same passion for service that guided me throughout my career.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm