Welcome to your cozy Fairbanks retreat — a newly renovated upstairs 1BR/1BA directly across from Creamer’s Field Bird Sanctuary, with trails, open fields, and incredible views 🌿
Creamer’s Field is renowned year-round for wildlife viewing — and in winter it becomes a local favorite for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing ❄️⛷️
🌌 Best in-town Northern Lights viewing-this unit is uniquely positioned next to Creamer’s Field — a convenient in-town option with wide open fields and trails, just a couple of miles from downtown with low light pollution.
If the Aurora is on your bucket list—don’t just take our word for it: search “Creamer’s Field” online.
Inside, you’ll enjoy a warm Alaska vibe with modern comfort:
🔥 electric fireplace
📺 65” Smart TV
💻 dedicated workspace
🍳 full compact kitchen
🌙 blackout curtains
A coffee shop is located right next door (their breakfast burritos are out of this world!) 🌯☕
🌿 Creamer’s Field: Across the street — 1-minute walk from the front door!
🧊 Tanana State Fairgrounds — 1.0 mi / 3 min (walkable)
✨ Ice Alaska, World Ice Art Championships, Tanana Valley State Fair + more!)
🌌 ✨ Northern Lights (Aurora Viewing):
Creamer’s Field—next door
🏔️ Murphy Dome — ~26 mi / ~45 min
⛰️ Cleary Summit — ~22 mi / ~35 min
🍽️ Walkable Eats & Coffee
☕ Miguelito’s Coffee Shop — next door
🍝 Geraldo’s Italian Restaurant — 0.3 mi / walkable
🍳 The Cookie Jar Restaurant (as seen on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives) — 0.8 mi / 3 min
🏙️ Downtown Fairbanks — 1.5 mi / 5 min
🛍️ Walmart — 1.5 mi / 5 min
❤️ Golden Heart Plaza — 1.8 mi / 7 min
🚶 Chena Riverwalk — ~2.0 mi / ~7 min
🎭 Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center — ~2.0 mi / ~7 min
🍦 Hot Licks Ice Cream — ~2.0 mi / ~7 min
🍺 Hoodoo Brewing Company — ~2.3 mi / ~8 min
🍗 Big Daddy’s BBQ — ~2.5 mi / ~8 min
🎡 Events, Parks & Attractions
🎠 Pioneer Park — 2.8 mi / 8 min
🍻 Pumphouse Restaurant — 5.7 mi / 12 min
🥕 Tanana Valley Farmers Market — ~1.8 mi / ~6 min (seasonal: May–September)
🦌 Running Reindeer Ranch — ~7 mi / ~15 min
🌲 Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary — ~2.5 mi / ~7 min
🚢 Riverboat Discovery — ~4.5 mi / ~10 min
🛶 Chena River boat tours / paddlewheel cruise options — ~2–5 mi / ~7–12 min
Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint — ~6.5 mi / ~12 min
✈️ Fairbanks International Airport — 6.0 mi / 12 min
🚆 Alaska Railroad Fairbanks Depot — 0.6 mi / 6 min
🎓 University of Alaska Fairbanks — 3.0 mi / 8 min (varies by campus)
🏛️ UAF Museum of the North — 4.0 mi / 9 min
🪖 Fort Wainwright Visitors Center — 3.0 mi / 7 min
🚪 Fort Wainwright Trainor Gate — 2.5 mi / 7 min
🎅 Santa Claus House (North Pole, AK) — 16 mi / 20 min
♨️ Chena Hot Springs & Ice Museum — 60 mi / 1 hr 18 min
🏔️ Denali National Park — ~120 mi / ~2 hrs (amazing day trip!)
🛏️ 1 Bedroom / 1 Full Bathroom (tub + shower combo)
📏 ~450 sq ft (excluding shared corridor & laundry + private balcony)
🌿 Private balcony (all-season use)
🌙 Blackout curtains installed
🔥 Cozy electric fireplace
📺 65” Samsung Smart TV (streaming-ready)
💻 Workspace
🧥 Large bedroom closet for storage
🍽️ Dining table with four chairs
🪟 Six large windows for 360° birdwatching & Aurora views
🔭 Bird’s-eye view of Creamer’s Field + binoculars provided
☕ Coffee provided + K-cup & drip coffee station
🍳 Full kitchen: stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave + cookware basics
♨️ New hydronic baseboard heating + on-demand hot water
🛏️ Queen bed sleeps 2
🧺 Floor mattress sleeps 2
🛋️ Couch can sleep 1 (length is 5 foot 8, otherwise feet will dangle)
While we allow up to 4 guests, this is a small, cozy unit.
Groups of 1-2 will be the most comfortable, and 3-4 guests are best for budget-minded travelers who don’t mind tighter space and sleeping on a floor mattress.
Guests have private access to:
• Entire upstairs apartment
• Private balcony
• Self check-in via coded smart lock
Shared amenities include:
• Driveway parking
• Fenced backyard
• Arctic entryway/corridor
• Laundry room downstairs (free washer/dryer)
🐾Pet fee is $20/night/pet for approved pets, charged after the booking is confirmed. For long term bookings the pet fee is $399 per stay for the first pet and $100 for each pet thereafter. No unauthorized pets or unfriendly pets around dogs or people. Please message host for pet information. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after.
🏠 Duplex: The downstairs unit is a separate apartment with its own entrance. Shared spaces include backyard, driveway, shared arctic entryway/corridor, and laundry room. You may occasionally hear normal living sounds from the downstairs unit.
🪜 Stairs: 12 stairs required to access unit. Building built in 1948; unit fully renovated. If you’re a taller individual, there are a few spots you will need to watch your head on the stairs (signs posted).
🔋 Smart lock in extreme cold: Battery smart locks may not work at times in extreme cold. A backup key is available outside if needed.
🧺 Laundry: Free washer/dryer in shared utility room. Hot pipes/boiler are also located in this utility room—no unattended children.
🧥 Arctic entryway: Shared corridor used as arctic entryway. Guests may store boots/coats here. Please keep noise minimal (shared wall with downstairs unit).
❄️ Winter readiness: City plows roads from the airport. Driveway is shoveled, but ice hazards may still exist. Car plug-ins + extension cords available upon request.
🪟 Window frost: In winter, windows may frost heavily—this is normal. On longer stays, if frost melts, please wipe water near windows to prevent damage or let us know.
🦌 Wildlife disclaimer: Moose may be encountered in Fairbanks. Please do not disturb—moose may become aggressive.