Aurora House
Goldstream Valley, north of Fairbanks
A warm house out of town, under a dark sky. Three bedrooms, sleeps six, and a big window facing north for the northern lights.
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- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Beds
- One king, one queen, two twins
- Bathroom
- Two bathrooms
- Open
- Year-round
Aurora House is out in the Goldstream Valley, far enough from Fairbanks that the town's glow drops away, close enough that groceries are a short drive. In winter that's the whole point. You can watch for the northern lights from the couch, in socks, and only go out into the cold when the sky starts to move.
In summer it's a quiet base for Fairbanks with kids, with a big yard, long light evenings, and Chena Hot Springs an easy day out.
What’s there
- A north-facing window for watching the sky
- A first-timer's guide to reading the aurora forecast
- Boot dryers, spare mittens and sleds
- Full kitchen and a wood stove
How far
- 25 minFairbanks
- 1 hr 15 minChena Hot Springs
- 2 hr 15 minDenali park entrance
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