The Borealis Yurt ~ Deluxe Mountain Getaway Above Fairbanks With Great Views
About this cottage rental
Located in Alaska, this attractive cottage for £169 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Enjoy Fairbanks from above... in the hills with a sunny south facing view…ski or hike out your door from this beautiful deluxe yurt located right on the ski hill! Features: *Private chalet style yurt cottage on wooded hillside lot *Skylight + out of town darkness = great northern lights viewing! *Knotty pine interior; French doors to deck; Cozy and warm… *Private deck with grill; Outdoor fire pit *Scenic views + warmer temps than town + hiking and ski trails right out the door *Fully equipped kitchen; refrigerator, stove top, microwave, coffee maker, cooking utensils, dishes, and cutlery *Fully furnished; high quality linens; 2 bedrooms plus sleeping loft with double futon. (One bedroom with two twins and second bedroom with one queen) *Full bathroom with tub+shower and private washer/dryer *All utilities provided including large screen TV plus Internet/WiFi *Nearby historic sites, gold panning, dog mushing, natural hot springs, arctic cultural events, river or ice fishing, ice sculptures, and lots more! Owner is a long-time resident and retired teacher with plenty of local knowledge and suggestions *optional addition of 2nd yurt and next door rental house for larger groups Mountain Moose...An alpine getaway…and only a short drive from downtown Fairbanks! *Use of SHARED outdoor hot tub (4 person limit) within usage guidelines listed in guest handbook. Guidelines must be adhered to in order to avoid additional cleaning fees. * four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive is needed during the winter months (September -April) *Must be 25+ to make a reservation. *NO parties/events! In consideration of our other in-site guests and neighbors, booked guest count will be strictly enforced at all times. *Don't see your dates? Check our second yurt listing!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Map of Alaska
Nearby attractions
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(43 Reviews)
5.0
We could not be happier with our stay here! Even though the Northern Lights eluded us, the yurt made up for it! Soaking in the jacuzzi at the main house with the snow all around you was so much fun!
Clean, well stocked, warm, excellent ideas and easy communication with the owner…. You couldn’t ask for more.
If I ever make it back to Alaska I would definitely want to stay here again.
5.0
My mom and I loved staying in this yurt! It was much bigger than we expected, and had every comfort of home that we could have asked for. It was a very comfortable stay with a gorgeous view above Fairbanks. We had bad weather luck for the northern lights but enjoyed getting several inches of snow.
5.0
This is our second time staying here. It’s large and comfy and has everything you need. The washer and dryer are so nice to have! The location is perfect. Close enough to town and far enough out to see the northern lights from the porch. Love this place!
5.0
This yurt was a highlight of our stay in Fairbanks. Its truly a unique property in its location and design. My 17 yr old daughter loved staying in the upstairs loft with an open view to the night sky and we had daily visits from a mom & baby moose that we were able to watch from the front porch. Highly recommend.
5.0
Saw a moose and the northern light!! What a great experience!!
5.0
Colleen and the yurt were Amazing!! We loved every minute of our stay. The yurt was clean and well stocked. We absolutely loved our time on the deck. Although it was early for the auroras, Colleen kept us well informed on the forecast. Thank you for an amazing time and I truly hope to be back.
5.0
Loved the yurt! Very well appointed and super cute. Would recommend!
5.0
This was a great two night stay, we enjoyed everything about it. Colleen was great and information was spot on.
5.0
The yurt was just the right distance to feel like you were out of town but easy to get to Fairbanks and all the surrounding things to do. Stayed for just a few days visiting my son who is stationed at FT. Wainwright, could have stayed for a few week! The view from the porch was great any time of the day. We were there in the summer and I hope to return sometime to stay and experience the northern lights.
5.0
The yurt was super comfortable for our family of three. It is thoughtfully designed and has everything you might need for your trip. Very clean and quiet with great views. Aurora viewing was great right from the porch and driveway, and Colleen had helpful tips for viewing. She also was easy to communicate with throughout the stay. We would highly recommend the yurt and hope to return!
5.0
Got lucky and viewed the aurora twice from our front porch! It was nice to not have to join a tour or drive anywhere ourselves in the snow. The yurt was very clean and had everything you needed. Carol was always easy to contact and made every effort to make sure things were right. I would definitely return.
5.0
Our family of four had a great time staying at this yurt! It was very cozy and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The host was very kind and communicative as well. We'll definitely be back!
5.0
Staying in the Borealis Yurt was an amazing experience. The snow and the trees were absolutely beautiful and the sunrises were breathtaking. It was clean, and warm, and had all the amenities. I loved the twinkle lights in the loft and the big fluffy comforter on the bed. Even though the Northern Lights did not make a great appearance the nights we were there, we still had a lot of fun sledding down the driveway, hiking through the snow, and going to the Chena Hot Springs (about an hour and a half away). I would definitely recommend staying there if you are visiting Fairbanks.
5.0
Beautiful location. Two locations nearby to watch Northern lights. Provided sleds. Everything we needed in kitchen. Clean.. Beds very comfortable. Kept very warm with cold weather outside.
5.0
This was a cozy place to stay during our Alaska adventure. The host was very accommodating and offered many helpful suggestions. While we did not see the lights from the yurt, although lots of stars, luckily we caught a spectacular northern lights display on our way back from the hot springs and ice castle museum.
5.0
My husband and I stayed in this property with my senior citizen mother and 1 year old child and it was the most ideal rental we’ve ever had.
A+++++ on communication, seamless check in experience, excellent location (We saw the lights from the yurt!!) and well thought out amenities. We’d 100000% recommend this property :)
5.0
Our first VRBO experience. Was terrific, booked early out. App told us when we needed to pay and it was all good. Our host was very helpful. One of the perks of the site was viewing the Northern Lights. Her information packet was extremely helpful, regarding the property, things to do and NL viewing. She sent texts with links to view all sky cameras and what was happening with them. We are experienced viewers but this would be helpful to new viewers. We will be back.
5.0
We loved the rental, very beautiful and inviting. Mother nature put on a show for us the last night we stayed. The northern lights danced the night away. They went right over the yurt. It was an amazing experience. We will be back!
5.0
Beautiful views! Has everything you need for a great stay. Secluded yet close to town. Colleen is a great host!
5.0
We had a wonderful time. Everything was just as we had seen in the pictures and the reviews.
5.0
We had a great time staying at your Yurt! Fun hike to the top of Moose mountain. Easy to get to the Alyeska Pipeline and Gold dredge 8. Perfect sleeping arrangements for my family. We had a great time!
5.0
This property is just far enough from town to be convenient but the seclusion is also very nice. Colleen had everything ready and was available for any needs or issue which there were none. Excellent communication and property is as listed. Definitely will stay here again.
5.0
Came to Fairbanks to take my son to college. After four nights in questionable hotels along the 2200 miles from Seattle, this was a mirage in the desert so to speak. Just as pictured and so relaxing.
I’ve admittedly never been in a yurt but it felt more solid than my house, cozy, well built and so inviting. We watched vhs tapes like it was the 80’s and I slept better than I did the whole trip. I was not able to utilize the kitchen due to my schedule, but from the cupboards and drawers I opened there were all the necessities. Easy jaunt to town and the thunderstorms were top notch!
5.0
Exactly as advertised! Amazing!!!!
Came to Fairbanks to take my son to college. After four nights in questionable hotels along the 2200 miles from Seattle, this was a mirage in the desert so to speak. Just as pictured and so relaxing.
I’ve admittedly never been in a yurt but it felt more solid than my house, cozy, well built and so inviting. We watched vhs tapes like it was the 80’s and I slept better than I did the whole trip. I was not able to utilize the kitchen due to my schedule, but from the cupboards and drawers I opened there were all the necessities. Easy jaunt to town and the thunderstorms were top notch!
5.0
We had a wonderful time in Fairbanks, we could not get over how beautiful the scenery was. Our boys (22 & 17) had a great time snowmobiling, snowboarding and sledding. Colleen (host) was always very attentive and just a text away, always responded within minutes. The yurt was perfect for us, everything was clean and in working order.
5.0
First time Alaska visitors hoping to catch the northern lights
We had a wonderful time in Fairbanks, we could not get over how beautiful the scenery was. Our boys (22 & 17) had a great time snowmobiling, snowboarding and sledding. Colleen (host) was always very attentive and just a text away, always responded within minutes. The yurt was perfect for us, everything was clean and in working order.
5.0
Perfect perfect perfect everything about this yurt and the host if perfect! You have everything you needed to make your vacation memorable. Colleen is such a great host she would go above and beyond to help you make your stay is as comfortable as possible. She updates me with when is the best time to see northern lights. My kids had fun playing outside the yurt because colleen provide you with sleds etc. indeed we had fun Alaskan adventure . We will be back soon and will spread the word about your yurts!
5.0
We traveled to Fairbanks in hopes of seeing the northern lights. The yurt is a wonderful location for doing just that! Colleen was great about updating us when we might be able to see them. The location is great for dark skies but also close enough to the city to enjoy things there as well. Very comfortable stay… The yurt it was exceptionally clean! We hope to visit again… Maybe in summer next time.
5.0
Great Location
Perfect perfect perfect everything about this yurt and the host if perfect! You have everything you needed to make your vacation memorable. Colleen is such a great host she would go above and beyond to help you make your stay is as comfortable as possible. She updates me with when is the best time to see northern lights. My kids had fun playing outside the yurt because colleen provide you with sleds etc. indeed we had fun Alaskan adventure . We will be back soon and will spread the word about your yurts!
5.0
Our stay in Fairbanks was short but sweet. The yurt provided exactly what we were looking for, easily accessible with a feeling of seclusion. Colleen is a great host and made sure we were up to see the northern lights on display our first night. Would rent again and would recommend!
5.0
Wonderful mountain stay
We traveled to Fairbanks in hopes of seeing the northern lights. The yurt is a wonderful location for doing just that! Colleen was great about updating us when we might be able to see them. The location is great for dark skies but also close enough to the city to enjoy things there as well. Very comfortable stay… The yurt it was exceptionally clean! We hope to visit again… Maybe in summer next time.
5.0
Fantastic stay!
Our stay in Fairbanks was short but sweet. The yurt provided exactly what we were looking for, easily accessible with a feeling of seclusion. Colleen is a great host and made sure we were up to see the northern lights on display our first night. Would rent again and would recommend!
5.0
The host was warm-heated and had everything prepared in the yurt (even headlamp!!). We saw aurora just above the yurt. Definitely a great place to stay in Fairbanks.
5.0
I didn’t know what to expect bc I never stayed in a yurt before but this place was so beautiful and so much space it was perfect for thanksgiving and even better then I expected everything we needed was here. The rooms were all ver spacious an the theme in the yurt is perfect for moose mountain!!! I will definitely be back thank you for being so kind and helpful!!!
5.0
Host was nearby and very helpful. Location was nice and relaxing.
5.0
Lovely yurt with convenience
The host was warm-heated and had everything prepared in the yurt (even headlamp!!). We saw aurora just above the yurt. Definitely a great place to stay in Fairbanks.
5.0
Beautiful Yurt
I didn’t know what to expect bc I never stayed in a yurt before but this place was so beautiful and so much space it was perfect for thanksgiving and even better then I expected everything we needed was here. The rooms were all ver spacious an the theme in the yurt is perfect for moose mountain!!! I will definitely be back thank you for being so kind and helpful!!!
5.0
Pleasant, cute, and quiet
Host was nearby and very helpful. Location was nice and relaxing.
5.0
Loved this yurt and the view from the deck! It was so peaceful. Definitely a great getaway place to just unwind from the business of life. We drove to Denali one day and up to Murphy’s Dome another, which had incredible views! Would definitely recommend. The communication with the property manager was great. She checked in to make sure we got there okay, and even sent us a link to cameras that watch for the Northern lights up on Murphy’s Dome.
5.0
Relaxing/Peaceful Trip
Loved this yurt and the view from the deck! It was so peaceful. Definitely a great getaway place to just unwind from the business of life. We drove to Denali one day and up to Murphy’s Dome another, which had incredible views! Would definitely recommend. The communication with the property manager was great. She checked in to make sure we got there okay, and even sent us a link to cameras that watch for the Northern lights up on Murphy’s Dome.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Alaska?
The average price for a rental in Alaska is £155 per night. This rental is £14 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Borealis Yurt ~ Deluxe Mountain Getaway Above Fairbanks With Great Views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Borealis Yurt ~ Deluxe Mountain Getaway Above Fairbanks With Great Views pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Borealis Yurt ~ Deluxe Mountain Getaway Above Fairbanks With Great Views?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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