Vacation rentals in Ester

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.

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.

Goldstream Getaway

Enjoy a glimpse of life on the Last Frontier in this cozy log cabin! Nestled in the woods just 15 minutes from the airport in sleepy Goldstream Valley, this cabin offers aurora views, excellent trail access and an outdoor fire pit. Uniquely situated in a sawmill and cabin building yard, you'll witness first hand the process of building log cabins. Hosts are available to pair guests with locally operated actives such as reindeer viewing, snowmachine tours and fly fishing opportunities

Raven Speak Home Goldstream Valley

We are located in Goldstream valley about 9 minutes from Fairbanks. It is a quiet get away spot surrounded by birch trees. Life is simple here. The bathroom is an outhouse - common in Fairbanks. We have a banya sauna for bathing. Running hot & cold water inside cabin. A store & laundromat with showers 1 mile away. Ivory Jacks restaurant & bar 1 mile away, Sam's Thai 3 miles. Great northern lights viewing! Close to hiking trails & bird sanctuary. Our home is a 4min walk from cabin.

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.

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.

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.

Alaskan Forest Retreat

Beautiful and spacious daylight basement unit in the hills in west Fairbanks. Just a short 10 minute drive from the airport, but it feels like you're away from it all. This unit is located in the downstairs of our home, so you may hear the occasional pitter patter of tiny feet upstairs. We recommend AWD vehicle for winter use. Check out our other listing if you want to rent 2 bedrooms.