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Reviews of Aurora Viewing Deck and Peaceful Retreat

1592 Alpine Vista Court, Fairbanks, AK 99701, United States

#3 of 7 B&Bs and Inns in Fairbanks

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 56 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Good for the money, Stephen was a wonderful host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being so close to Host's bedroom

    N/A

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    8.0
    The property was very clean and the host was wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was comfortable and Stephen was very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    10
    We were totally pleased with the facility and the host. Would definitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is nothing we did not like.

    The house was very clean and the view from the deck was amazing. Our host, Stephen, made us feel very welcome and comfortable. He was also a good source of information about places to visit.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    8.0
    We had a lovely time with a great host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not Stephen's fault, but the road out there was full of potholes. The house was a bit of a distance out of town, but that didn't end up making a difference to our plans.

    Stephen allowed us plenty of space and was very kind and accommodating. The home was very clean. He had dishes and coffee/ tea available to us. We were allowed space/ use of his kitchen. Stephen was a very gracious host. He communicated nicely with us. He was very unobtrusive. He offered us extra space to allow for our extra luggage. We had been on a week- long cruise and were now doing a land tour and had loads of things with us. He also invited us to use his garage. It was raining when we arrived and this made it so easy to unpack.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    10
    Definitely a place for a couple to rest and relax..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit out of town, but easily accessed with our rental car.

    Comfortable room and bed. Very gracious host!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stephen was a good host, helped with planning our next adventure TOK.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    10
    We enjoyed the host as much as we did the property and the views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    View from outside deck.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    N/A

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    10
    Great stay in a quiet place out of town, with no light pollution
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Great location to see the aurora, far from the city. Stephen, the host, is kind and helpful. House is equipped with all the necessary. Indoor parking available. Great stay!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really good location. The house is clean and you have a lot at your disposal (kitchen, garage…). Not far from downtown Fairbanks. There is a lot to do around there. Also, I was able to see some Aurora from the house ! Stephen is really nice and it was a pleasure to meet him and to talk with him.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    8.0
    Quiet stay in the woods
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    While it is difficult to predict when an aurora is likely to occur, we learned a few things on this trip. One, to do a little research ahead of time on moon phases to make sure you end up with dark skies (even though the books say this doesn't matter.) We also learned that the best time of year to view the aurora is around the time of the equinoxes (September / March), when they occur more frequently. It was also helpful to download an app to monitor the info of the chances of auroras occurring - all of these things were very educational. But be prepared to be disappointed, nature is obviously unpredictable so temper your expectations!

    We liked the location that it was out of Fairbanks, very quiet and peaceful. The serenity and silence of being surrounded by snow was really terrific. Driving around the surrounding countryside was great - the nature views are spectacular! The potential for aurora viewing at the property is good, unfortunately we didn't see any auroras because of the cloudy weather. You'll need to rent a car to get to the location, during winter get a AWD or 4WD car - the icy roads are treacherous.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Best place to rent in Alaska
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Make sure you have transportation. It's best to rent a car. Thanks to Kate, she gave us a free ride even at night.

    Everything about the place is amazing! Kate and Steven are so open and will help open handedly. Their hospitality is everything. It's a very clean, quiet, beautiful place in the wilderness of mountains. A retreat, to be precise. You'll see nothern lights if the cloud coverage is less.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    9.0
    A good choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1 A little bit far away from downtown 2 The room is a little bit small

    1 Affordable 2 Super clean 3 Nice host(s) 4 We can use many facilities

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    One favorite homestay till date and would love to stay here again in future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There isn't anything that we did not like.

    The house is located at a very nice place and the surrounding looked like winter wonderland when it snowed. Although we traveled to nearby summits to view Northern lights, we were able to see Aurora one day right from the deck. The living room, kitchen and bathroom was impeccably clean and the bedsheets/lamps were so authentic and cozy. We were allowed to use the kitchen and oven. We were also asked to park inside the garage when it snowed heavily. Our host Steven was extremely helpful with suggestions on things to do and was very friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with him about his travel and experiences.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    10
    Pleasant and uplifting
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peaceful

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    10
    Beautiful home and stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steven was generous enough to share his home with me and he made me feel right at home, it was immaculately clean and he was full of insight on things to do in fairbanks/alaska. I would recommend anyone to stay here, it was cloudy the three nights I was there but I was still able to see the aurora lights in late August

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay here was wonderful. The home is clean and comfortable, our room was cozy, and the location is great. The hosts were very kind and lovely to meet. We would come back here again!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a little bit out of Fairbanks, so check if you're fine with this location.

    The host was the nicest person. He gave us a lot of tips and couldn't be more right. The kitchen was very well equipped and we never had better WiFi in Alaska.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Comfortable and safe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hospitality

    Location is great

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    10
    Perfect, great price and awesome stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, awesome surrounding, very nice host

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Description should say you’re renting a room in a house with 2 other people that live there! Nice people

    Amazing view

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty place and nice host

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No problems.

    We enjoyed getting away from town and having a place to sleep and relax. Would like to see the view from the deck on a dark clear night. It was an inexpensive option for our visit to Fairbanks.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Residents

    Stayed in May 2023

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