House in Alaska
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this house rental
While the unit is advertised for a number of people, it is great for a couple as well. We bought a two bedroom log cabin in the 60's. In 1974 we built a two story addition to accommodate our six children. At the time we wired and plumbed one bedroom so it could someday be a kitchen. The downstairs of the addition consists of a double garage, sun room and dining room. The upstairs is where guests are welcome. It has four bedrooms, sitting area, kitchen and porch. We have rented it monthly for many years but this time it was vacated we decided to do it as a VRBO. We live in the cabin downstairs.
Also on the property is a cabin that the original owner built for his parents and a barn that we built for our children and converted to a house when they were grown. We did bed and breakfast in them in the 1990's. At the time we registered the name Riverside Retreat. After a few years we decided to rent them on a monthly basis to have more time to play and travel. We can no longer do some of the things we used to do so are doing VRBO in the cabin too. We enjoy marrying people. We also enjoy sharing the space we have taken for granted for so many years. It really is a special spot.
Also on the property is a cabin that the original owner built for his parents and a barn that we built for our children and converted to a house when they were grown. We did bed and breakfast in them in the 1990's. At the time we registered the name Riverside Retreat. After a few years we decided to rent them on a monthly basis to have more time to play and travel. We can no longer do some of the things we used to do so are doing VRBO in the cabin too. We enjoy marrying people. We also enjoy sharing the space we have taken for granted for so many years. It really is a special spot.
Amenities at Comfortable House With Kitchen On The Chena River. Family Friendly.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Alaska
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
It is beautiful and overlooks the Chena River. Mardee was very nice and super informative. We especially enjoyed the outdoor fire pit. The location is close to town and other attractions.
8 / 10Excellent·May 2026
Wonderful home with Fairbanks history! Would definitely return. Loved the wood-paneling, decor, history shared via newspaper clippings on the fridge, and the family-friendly atmosphere. The rental has the warmth of a home where children happily grew up. The kitchen has everything you need. My kids loved the games, we all loved the books on the bookshelf, the river view from the bedroom and kitchen, and large grassy area for the kids to play outside. We would have loved to use the fire pit by the river but didn't end up having time. Mardee was a very welcoming host and communication was smooth. Reminded me of staying where my aunts and uncles grew up in in my grandmother's old house (shag carpet and all!). Note that the furniture, carpet, bedding is all kept clean but well-worn. Could use a carpet shampoo or some dusting here and there. As other reviews noted, some cigarette smoke drifts upstairs. It wasn't much and was fine for my family after opening some windows.
8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2026
Great vintage Alaska Lodge vibe with knotty pine walls and shag carpeting, right on the river. Good sized bedrooms, common areas are a little cozy. Saw the Aurora from the yard in every direction. If you're sensitive to cigarette smoke, hunting trophies, or stairs, this may not be the best for for you
6 / 10Average·May 2026
Great location, place has some great funky charm and the host was an excellent communicator. Unfortunately the place has a VERY strong smoke and mildew smell. If you are sensitive to smell or have children I would avoid. Probably could use some new carpet, the 70s shag was cool but dirty and permeated with smoke. We had to change our stay but the host was very accommodating and kind.
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Top rated by guests
9.2Outstanding
(232 Ratings)
"It is beautiful and overlooks the Chena River. Mardee was very nice and super informative. We especially enjoyed the outdoor fire pit. The location is close to town and other attractions."
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