Family-friendly holiday rentals in Ester

Cozy 1-bedroom home-great Aurora viewing

Cozy 1 bedroom 1 bathroom private home, just outside of town only a couple miles from the airport. Close to great trails for hiking and cross country skiing, but outside of town enough to get a great show from the Northern Lights. Newly updated with a quiet environment, perfect get away. Full size washer/dryer, and all kitchen needs. A beautiful Alaskan property which you can watch float planes land and take off from the private pond across the road. Large windows for great views! Pets Allowed!

Welcome to the Nuthatch Cabin

Welcome to the Nuthatch, a cozy cabin in the woods outside Fairbanks. This dog-friendly little cabin is just 7 miles from town but surrounded by the boreal forest. This is glamping at its best, a solid roof, warm place, bed, WiFi, and tv. This is a “dry” cabin, with an outhouse but no running water (no shower. Look out for wildlife and northern lights or roast a s’more over the campfire. If you have more guests, there is an additional cabin on the property "Come Visit the Warbler", holds four.

Tiny Home On The Dome w/ Hot Tub

This one of a kind cabin, offers the most spectacular 270° views for both sunrise, sunset, and Aurora viewing! Sitting on top of the locally popular Ester Dome, this unique cabin overlooks all of Fairbanks and the surrounding areas. Just 11 miles to the airport, there is amazing hiking/biking trails nearby. With a surplus of windows, the breathtaking Alaskan tundra/mountains are highlighted. Inside this custom built cabin, there is a cozy living room and a fully functional kitchen/bathroom.

Skip the Northern Lights Tour - from a Hot Tub

I spent over two years looking for the best place to have an Airbnb in the area, and this was the winning spot! It is less than 20 minutes from the airport. You are in a quiet, peaceful place with over 40 acres of trees and wildlife around. The home is on Murphy Dome which is the best point to see the lights and you can easily see the lights from the comfort of this comfy vacation home. Hunting, fishing, hiking...all walking distance! My car is available for rent as well if you need transport.

Hygge House: Scandi-Alaskan retreat/Hot Tub + Aurora

Make Hygge House, a Scandi-Alaskan inspired ridge retreat, your place to explore the area or just to…relax. Enjoy an upscale experience for your well-deserved staycation, romantic get-a-away, or even your wedding or honeymoon. Soak in the private hot tub and watch the Aurora dance overhead. Wander through the trails. Elevate your experience and hire a private chef or on-site masseuse. Immerse yourself in a place designed to bring you warmth, coziness and comfort, also known as: hygge.

Mushers Haven-Fairbanks Adventure & Retreat Lodge

Musher's Haven is a tranquil lodge located on the premiere mushing and skiing trail system of North America. Located on a 15-acre lot, you will have privacy and immediate access to 25 miles of of expertly groomed (and award-winning!) trails. South-facing windows provide a perfect opportunity to view the aurora or sunsets over the Alaska Range. Trails lead to the Creamer's Field wildlife refuge. The property is located just 5 miles to downtown and 10 miles from Fairbanks International Airport.

Riverfront Cozy Miner's Cabin

Serene and scenic - our clean one-room cabin is on the popular Chena River! You’ll love our place because of the isolated Alaskan experience it offers for couples and solo adventurers. This is a dry cabin but we take care of you! Nice camp shower and sink available in a separate out-building (shared with 2 other small cabins) plus a clean outhouse (private) near the cabin. Drinking water and coffee included. 5 minute drive from the airport, food and stores - yet offers peace, quiet, serenity!

Sourdough Dan's, Beautiful place, spectacular view

This beautiful private entrance, 2 bedroom mother-in-law apartment offers a great view of the Tanana Valley, wildlife and Auroras from the privacy of your own cedar deck. While seeming remote, it offers full amenities such as unlimited internet, a washer and dryer, a full kitchen and bath and is only 10 minutes from town. This apartment is perfect for a family wanting to experience Fairbanks Alaska without breaking the bank, staying at a crowded downtown hotel or giving up home luxuries.

Aurora House-Bucket List, Sauna, Panoramic Views!

Welcome to The Aurora, a Belatopia property and epic stay where the Northern Lights are visible on just about every clear night from September through April. During the summer months, watch the midnight sun set right in front of your living room window. Nestled on a mountain 20 minutes from Fairbanks and away from all light pollution, The Aurora is the perfect place to unwind and experience the beauty of Alaska. "Do not stay anywhere else! The Aurora House was PHENOMENAL!" - Gail

Mountain Top*Private Hot Tub* Best Aurora Views

This A-frame is surrounded by mountain ranges that you can enjoy from the many windows. You are close enough to Fairbanks to enjoy what it has to offer but far enough away to get privacy and tranquility. The A-frame is right at the doorstep to Ski-LandResort. In the winter enjoy an amazing northern lights display from your bed, or warm up in the sauna/shower or the private hot tub after a day of skiing. Cleary summit is renowned for some of the best northern light shows in Alaska.

Chena hills cozy hideaway

Keep it simple in our cozy cabin in the woods. This cabin features 1 loft bedroom upstairs accessed by a ladder and a full kitchen and living room. The sectional in the living room pulls out into a full size bed. Kitchen is fully stocked with basic cooking supplies and serving ware. We have a gravity fed water system for sink water and a nice outhouse on the property. This tiny home is the only one on the property with lots of privacy. 5 miles from the airport

Cute Cozy Cabin

Explore the Golden Heart City from this adorable cabin! Nestled in the hills of Goldstream you'll feel like you're deep in the wilderness but you'll be within 10 minutes from town. You'll feel like a real Alaskan here! Step outside onto the porch and sip your coffee while listening to the dog sled teams howling. You’ll likely see squirrels, birds, bunnies, possibly a moose and frogs! Prime location to catch the northern lights right from the porch.