Vacation rentals in Ester

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.

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.

The Airport Chalet

Comfortable and modern remodeled 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home with a garage just 2 minutes from Fairbanks International Airport. Very close to stores and town. You will feel right at home and able to relax during your visit to Fairbanks. - 3 bedrooms with queen-size beds - 1 Full bathroom with custom tile shower and half bathroom - Centrally located in Fairbanks 2 minutes from the airport - Large smart TV's / High speed Wi-Fi - Full size washer & dryer - Snacks, coffee and bottled water provided

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.

Off-Grid Cabin on 100 Acres w/ Cedar Hot-Tub&View

WARNING: This cabin is OFF-GRID and DRY. If you do not know what that means, do not fear, I will explain! Aurora Outpost is located on a private 100 acre homestead just 10 minutes outside Fairbanks in the hills above Fox, AK. This cabin is a great way for couples and newlyweds to disconnect from the hectic world we live in and enjoy the peace and quiet of tranquility and seclusion on your own private 100 acres. A place to experience Alaska the way it was meant to be!

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.

Robin's Nest: Wilderness Setting Close to Town

This newly-built log home is on 7 acres close to Fairbanks - 10 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from downtown. No neighbors in sight and an expansive view of an Alaskan meadow with fabulous northern light watching from the downstairs bedroom and living room. The house has a cathedral ceiling, loft bedroom with private bathroom and all the amenities, including dishwasher and laundry. It's right on a bike trail and a ten-minute walk to the Tanana River.

Skogstead Cabin in the boreal forest

Tucked away in a beautiful forest of birch and spruce, our Hytte offers a thoughtful space to rest and explore. The furnishings have been thoughtfully curated to be minimalist, warm and peaceful. Many items are vintage or made by us. We have purposefully chosen amenities that are low waste and environmentally conscious. As a welcome to our guests, we provide fresh eggs from our flock of chickens, homemade granola, milk, fresh fruit, coffee and tea!

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.

Northern Lights views from bed!

We built the Rocky Top AirBnB as place for our parents to stay in the summer. In the winter, it's yours! It's an Aurora-viewing, winter-loving house: its walls are a foot thick, with radiant floors heated by an environmentally-friendly vegetable-oil boiler. At night, watch the Aurora from bed or the large north-facing windows. The large couch is a comfortable place to watch the low winter sun traverse the mountains to the south during the day.

**LOG CABIN ON THE RIVER! Alaskan*Aurora ADVENTURE

Welcome to Riverbend Cabins. Situated along the beautiful Chena River just a short drive to North Pole or Fairbanks city center. You'll enjoy your own private cabin with a balcony off the master bedroom perfect for viewing the Aurora Borealis or taking in the midnight sun!! Revel in the serene air and peaceful nights when you book this vacation cabin perfect for couples or solo travelers.