Vacation rentals with outdoor seating in Ester

Tiny House at Creamers Field

A great private location with beautiful views of nature, you will feel relaxed and at ease in this beautiful area. Look out for the Northern Lights/Aurora with no houses on the north side of the road to block any view of them. The home has a comfortable queen bed. Cook on the gas range with all the necessary cooking utensils available. The house has Wi-Fi, TV / Amazon Fire Stick to watch your favorite shows. The house includes hot water to the taps, indoor toilet and stand up shower. (see below)

Bushplane Hangar HomeRUNWAY*Chic/Luxury AuroraViews

This is a unique Alaskan opportunity— your own 3-bedroom in the upstairs of an airplane hangar! The hangar/home is located right in the middle of a bush plane community with a landing strip- welcoming pilots and airplane tie downs and parking or float pond for aircraft with floats. Watch airplanes take off and land right from the bedroom window! You’ll get the full Alaskan experience, yet only minutes from town and all the local attractions. Aurora borealis has been seen from the indoors.

Retro Star-Shaped Haven · Hot Tub · Dome · Arcade

Catch the northern lights from the hot tub at Star Base 🌠, a unique retro star-shaped 4BR in Fairbanks! This spacious home sleeps 8, with a game room, geodesic dome, outdoor firepit and vintage design touches. Guests rave about aurora hot tub nights, comfy beds, spotless space, and location: private but only 12 minutes to downtown. From aurora viewing on the balcony to family game nights in the game room, consider Star Base your mission control for an out-of-this-world Alaskan experience!

Rustic Modern Cabin in Town+WiFi+Trails+Fire Pit

Enjoy a cozy cabin with all the modern comforts in an unbeatable location in town and minutes from Creamers Field for aurora viewing. Just walking distance to the World Ice Art Championships mid-winter. Close to the airport, coffee shops, shopping and downtown yet tucked away from the busyness. Snuggle up next to the fire outside or enjoy Netflix and Amazon Prime TV inside. We’ve provided all of the basics for you to cook an amazing meal in the kitchen or outside over an open fire.

Cute Cozy Cabin

Explore the Golden Heart City from this adorable little 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! No visible neighbors is such a peaceful feeling. Step outside onto the porch and sip your coffee while listening to the dog sled teams howling. You’ll likely see squirrels, birds, possibly a frog! If you're lucky you might catch some Northern Lights.

The Cozy Boho Apartment!

Welcome, here you will find a private driveway leading up to your own patio with outdoor seating. Inside is a newly remodeled Boho inspired open concept unit. Walking through the kitchen/dining area into the living room is a pullout couch with extra linens and large windows to let in the Alaskan sun. The bedroom is equipped with a Queen bed, floating nightstands, large closet and black out curtains. Check out our guidebook for our favorite activities and places to eat!

Aurora Ridge Retreat | Aurora View 2BR Near UAF

Aurora Ridge Retreat is a peaceful hillside 2-bedroom home near UAF, just minutes from Fairbanks. Enjoy wooded hill views and open skies from the private deck, with frequent wildlife sightings. On clear winter nights, guests may see the northern lights. The upstairs living space includes two queen bedrooms, a pull-out sofa, reliable Wi-Fi, ample parking, a heated entryway, and a plug-in for winterized vehicles. Ideal for UAF visits, remote work, and quiet Alaska stays.

Salmon’s Guesthouse

We aren’t fancy but we are the real Alaskan deal! Charming, tidy artist’s cottage nestled in rustic woods, close to town, minutes to world class Aurora viewing and a gateway to Denali. One bedroom, loft, bath, kitchen, living room, deck, shared garden/barbecue area, and surrounding forest. Relaxing, rugged off-grid atmosphere...an Alaskan home away from home! Check out Vicki’s Art studio with original paintings, prints and gifts...a short path through the woods.

Casa Tanana

Wilderness and Aurora views close to town - A charming cedar shake house perched on a bluff overlooking the Tanana River with a view of the Alaska Range mountains and northern lights when the weather permits. About 2000 square feet with 2 bedrooms, each with a queen bed. Maximum occupancy in winter is 5 people if one person is willing to sleep on the very comfortable couch. Aurora viewable from within house if weather and aurora activity cooperate.

Norrsken View - Sauna - Mountains - Deck - Wi-Fi

Welcome to Norrsken View! Perched high above Fairbanks, our home offers stunning views of Denali, the Alaska Range, and northern lights (“norrsken” in Swedish) on clear nights. Just 20 minutes from town and above the ice fog, it’s close enough to explore Fairbanks but peaceful for relaxing evenings. Enjoy a full kitchen for family meals, washer/dryer for easy stays, WiFi, a cozy fire pit, and kid-friendly amenities to make everyone feel at home.

The little log cabin in the woods

This little log cabin gives guests an authentic Alaskan experience of "damp" (running water at the sink, heated outhouse, no shower) cabin living with all the creature comforts in a cozy spot nestled in the woods. It's close to town, but far enough away to see auroras in the dark winter skies. Close to trails and local entertainment and food, but you just might see a moose walk by.

Northern Lights Layover

Remodeled one bedroom home perfect for affordable, yet comfortable travel for small groups of people. The Northern Lights Layover has a full kitchen, full bathroom with a beautiful walk-in shower, and a washer & dryer. The home also has a large, shared yard and off street parking with high speed internet and WIFI. The home is located less than 4 minutes from the airport!