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Gorgeous Home on 6 Acres w/ Outdoor Decks - 20 Minutes to Fairbanks!

Gorgeous Home on 6 Acres w/ Outdoor Decks - 20 Minutes to Fairbanks!

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Overview of Gorgeous Home on 6 Acres w/ Outdoor Decks - 20 Minutes to Fairbanks!

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Fairbanks, AK
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Alaska-Fairbanks11 min drive
  • AirportFairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)16 min drive
  • Popular LocationPioneer Park16 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Wainwright19 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Ground Floor Bedroom #4

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous Home on 6 Acres w/ Outdoor Decks - 20 Minutes to Fairbanks!

The Vista Valley Guest house is a well-built home situated on an elite, wooded 6 acres overlooking a valley. The home is located right up the road from historic Ester, the Malemute Saloon, and the popular Ester Community Park with a summer playground, soccer field, and winter ice skating. It's just 10 minutes from the University of Alaska and 20 minutes to downtown Fairbanks and all the Golden Heart City has to offer.

The kitchen, with cherrywood cabinets, is amply equipped with all the tools you need to cook for a group. The propane BBQ on the deck is a great way to enjoy the Alaska summer and the wonderful nature views. Wake up to the aroma of incredible coffee with the Nespresso fully-automatic espresso machine. For coffee purists, we also provide a burr grinder and a traditional coffee machine. A highchair that straps onto a kitchen chair is available on request.

Catch up on laundry while in Fairbanks. Vista Valley Guest House has a front-loading washer and dryer available for guests and the detergent is provided.

There are four bedrooms, with a total of 2 queen beds, 2 full bed, a twin trundle, and an extra rollaway cot, so there will be plenty of room for parents, kids, grandparents, or a group of friends traveling together. We provide linens and towels for each of the beds and the three full bathrooms, based off of the guest count. The bedrooms have room darkening curtains, but the rest of the rooms do not have curtains. A Pack’n’Play for infants is available on request.

The sitting room with soapstone wood stove invites you to curl up with a good book from off the bookshelves, and the living room has a flat screen TV and Blu-Ray player, with a small selection of movies provided. Public television is spotty at best, but does sometimes come through. There is also some toys for young children available upon request.

While not listed as an amenity, there is usually WiFi available at the house to keep you in touch with friends and family, but since the Covid pandemic began the provider has become somewhat unreliable and with extremely slow response time, so it had to be removed as an amenity. They are the only provider available at my location.

In the summer: it’s an Alaska house in the woods, so there will be bugs. All the windows have screens, but leaving either door open will invite them in to join you on your vacation. The yard and other parts of the property have been mostly left to grow in their natural state. Mowing happens irregularly, so you may find a gorgeous growth of wildflowers and grass upon your arrival.

Winter: in-floor slab heat keeps the house nice and cozy, and the front porch and walkway to get into the house will be shoveled in between guests to keep the snow from building up there. A snow shovel will be available for guest use when a large amount of snow falls during their stay. Plowing happens regularly when snow falls, but the company controls their schedule, so there may be periods that you are snowed in before they can get to the house, so please plan ahead and pay attention to the weather forecast. You are always welcome to contact us if you are worried about being out for your flight.

Relax and come enjoy the private elite getaway and beautiful view available at Vista Valley View Guest House!

Lodging Base Rates: $275/ night Monday to Thursday/$350/night Friday to Sunday, for up to four people, $25 each additional person per night, plus 8% bed tax. Some holidays have higher rates, but if you are booking through a holiday (such as December 23rd through December 27th for example) a special offer to keep the nightly pricing at the regular non-holiday rate can be sent upon request. Max 10 people. Cancellation policy: Cancellations or changes made within 30 days of arrival will be charged the full amount. Minimum two night stay.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Some toys for young children available on request.

Events

No events allowed
If a party incurs, your deposit will be forfeit.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Breaking this rule will incur a $250 fee.
A refundable cleaning & damage deposit may be requested at booking, and will be refunded within 14 business days if all is left in good condition.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: If a party incurs, your deposit will be forfeit.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ester

This holiday home is located in Ester. Fairbanks Golf Course and Hoodoo Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit University of Alaska Museum of the North and Big Dipper Ice Arena. Travelling with kids? Consider Fairbanks Ice Museum, or check out an event or a game at Carlson Center Event Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 11 min drive
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North - 16 min drive
  • Pioneer Park - 16 min drive
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 19 min drive
  • Fort Wainwright - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gold Hill Express - 8 min drive
  • Sams Wonderful Taste of Thai - 16 min drive
  • Golden Eagle Saloon - 6 min drive
  • Sipping Streams Tea Company - 21 min drive
  • Sam's Thai Food - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Home on 6 Acres w/ Outdoor Decks - 20 Minutes to Fairbanks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Home on 6 Acres w/ Outdoor Decks - 20 Minutes to Fairbanks!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Home on 6 Acres w/ Outdoor Decks - 20 Minutes to Fairbanks!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Home on 6 Acres w/ Outdoor Decks - 20 Minutes to Fairbanks! located?

Set in Ester, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of University of Alaska-Fairbanks, University of Alaska Museum of the North and Georgeson Botanical Garden. Chena River and Pioneer Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STEVYN R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Stay
House and facilities are exactly as listed. There was plenty of everything to cater for a large crew, we were 7. We are outdoors people, so the area is beautiful, with an awesome outlook. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

diane s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Meeting family
Didn't note time travel during the day was only there at nights late at that but a very beautiful sunset that was beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aurora Viewing from the front deck.
The house was clean, well appointed and very warm. No drafts from the cold temps & wind. We saw the northern lights 3 nights during our stay right from the front deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Fairbanks
This property was great. Easy to get to. Just outside of Fairbanks proper and a great location to see the Northern Lights.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic !
The house is very clean. Check in process is easy. There are plenty of towels, blankets, a fan, kitchenware and cooking utensils and pans. Basically, any kitchen appliance or tool you need is here. We saw the Northern lights from the deck. It’s close to Fairbanks, but there’s a convenience/liquor store about 5 minutes away with many supplies. We sat on the deck frequently and looked at the gorgeous view. Really the only suggestion we had was the need for a little more seating in the living room areas. Each room basically seats 3 people comfortably so one of us ended up sitting on the floor. Other than that, it was a fantastic stay and we were grateful to experience this beautiful property.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Your host

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Eve grew up right here on the block, and in fact, much of her family still lives in the Vista Way neighborhood, with her mom still located just a few acres away! She loves reading, music, camping, riding snow mobiles and tries to make time for travel, going to live theatre, and Sunday drives.

Why they chose this property

My brother designed and built this house. I feel like I have a dream kitchen, and take a lot of pride in my brother's tile work throughout the house. We hope you can come and enjoy the space, the comfort, and the privacy available at Vista Valley Guest House, just a gorgeous 15 minute drive from Fairbanks.
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