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

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 856 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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

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About the area

Fairbanks

Near the slopes.Within a 15-minute walk of the cabin, you'll find Chena River and University of Alaska-Fairbanks. University of Alaska Museum of the North and Georgeson Botanical Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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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 Intl. Airport (FAI) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shogun Japanese Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Bagel & Espresso - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chena Ridge Espresso Yourself - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

Events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 210 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leanne H.

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

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cabin right along the river. Enjoyed just relaxing and getting rested. Perfect spot for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin on the river. Second time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alice B.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry G.

River view

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

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin on Cena beautiful river setting

Enjoyed very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen E.

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.

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

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Cindy V., Windsor, Colorado USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marshall M., Durham

Disliked: Cleanliness

Gasp

After arriving, we were shocked that the property was listed as a vacation rental. The musky and moldy smell inside the cabin was overpowering. The furniture was very old, dusty, and stained in some spots. There were also stains on the ancient carpet. The bedding was also very old and the pillows paper thin. When looking under the hood over the stove we were shocked to find that it appeared as though it had never been cleaned. The converted garage to a bedroom was chilly with questionable wiring above head of the bed. Regrettably, for the reasons stated above, we were unable to stay in the cabin and had to seek other lodging.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin stay

Beautiful views from enormous living room windows. Pleasant and responsive host. Beds are comfy and the kitchen is very well stocked with cookware and basic food needs. The heat works well and keeps all but the converted garage bedroom toasty. Only complaints are that the towels and upholstered furnishings are worn and need to be replaced. The carpet could use cleaning too. That might help reduce the musty smell when you first walk in.. That being said, we would definitely want to stay here again. The area is safe and attractive. It’s a good location, fair price and really is a cozy cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Nia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very lovely cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

brigette r.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Mike E.

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

Cory J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting the college kid

This is really a great property. It's an older cabin, but is very comfortable and has everything you would normally need. The location is great with stores and a coffee shop within walking distance, not to mention close to the college. The listing really undersell the river view and the close proximity to the river, it’s really quite beautiful. Also, we got an amazing Aurora Borealis show in the backyard because there is very little light pollution at this property. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the bed sheets being a bit dusty everything else was great. Close to everything we wanted to do and close to the city to have access to nessary shopping. It had a laundry machine and detergent so we could wash the comforters our self. The cabin also had fishing poles, and lawn game activities so you can be entertained. It was cozy and the heater works very well, but it is a bit loud when it turns on. All in all, a very good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rick M.

Nice log cabin on the river

Location and setting were great with large windows overlooking the Chena river. Restaurants were a short drive away. Full well stocked kitchen with snacks and breakfast items. Washer and dryer. Although the cabin was comfortable, some items were well worn and could stand to be upgraded and the cabin itself would benefit from a thorough cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alaskan experience

Great location , great host and awesome location !! I would return just for the view out the back windows !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024