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Comfortable House With Kitchen On The Chena River. Family Friendly.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Interior
Balcony

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 1090 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Fairbanks, AK
  • Chena River
    1 min walk
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    13 min walk
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North
    5 min drive
  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    8 min drive

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About the area

Fairbanks

On waterfront.You'll find Chena River and University of Alaska-Fairbanks within a 15-minute walk of this Fairbanks vacation home. University of Alaska Museum of the North and Georgeson Botanical Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 13 min walk
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North - 5 min drive
  • Pioneer Park - 5 min drive
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 7 min drive
  • Fort Wainwright - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brewsters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪House of Fire Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfortable House With Kitchen On The Chena River. Family Friendly.

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.

Property manager

Martha and Robert Roth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: We ask that people smoke outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 970 sq ft (90 sq m)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Comfortable House Kitchen Chena River. Family Friendly Fairbanks
Comfortable House Kitchen Chena River. Family Friendly
Comfortable Kitchen Chena River. Family Friendly Fairbanks
Comfortable Kitchen Chena River. Family Friendly
Comfortable House Kitchen Chena River. Family Friendly Fairbanks
Comfortable House Kitchen Chena River. Family Friendly
Comfortable Kitchen Chena River. Family Friendly Fairbanks
Comfortable House Kitchen Chena River. Family Friendly Fairbanks
Comfortable House Kitchen Chena River. Family Friendly
Comfortable Kitchen Chena River. Family Friendly Fairbanks
Comfortable Kitchen Chena River. Family Friendly

Comfortable House With Kitchen On The Chena River. Family Friendly. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 181 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This was a great place for my family to stay at. Great views from the windows and has a lot of character.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moose hunters
House was big enough for all individuals to have beds a place to shower and cook and prepare meals and nice owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location in Fairbanks.
Host was fantastic. Great location, highly recommend if your coming into faibanks on a hunting trip. Host communicated well and accommodated our unique needs with alot of gear.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
We had a great stay! Marge was very welcoming and the place had plenty of room for our family. The property was beautiful right on the river. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Frana B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
BEAUTIFUL river stay
Martha and Robert's property was absolutely gorgeous! We had our wedding in the backyard, and it was really dreamy; right along the river, beautiful grass, fire pit, benches, and privacy from the house and other rental properties due to the trees. The house has older furniture so the beds are really worn in. There is no washer and dryer in the rental and Martha was willing to offer laundry via her home below this rental. There is no smoking in the unit, however the host smokes inside downstairs, so the unit often smelled of cigarettes. When people arrived, it seemed like the bathroom and sheets had not been cleaned. The gem of this rental is definitely the outdoor space, including the yard and back deck. Thanks for the hospitality, Martha kdnddnjddreamy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful views! Owner is the nicest! Very log cabin vibe and loved every minute. Right on the river with a beautiful deck overlooking it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place in front of the river. Location is good. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
Beautiful property on the river host was welcoming. House was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

DANNY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property met our needs but couldve been a little cleaner. It was fine for the men in the group but the women were a little put out about the overall cleanliness of the bedsheets in some of the rooms and kitchen area needed a little more cleaning prior to arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R., Colorado, Baja

Liked: Cleanliness
River runners
Always excellent. This is the 4th time we have stayed here
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Nostalgia
As soon as we entered the unit, all my family members experienced nostalgia from our past- whether it were the cabin or the lake, or our grandparents’ homes. The shag carpet, kitchen and decorations were from another fabulous era. The hostess was so kind and shared stories of her family with us. The view of the river is beautiful, and it is very close to so many things in town. The unit had everything we needed to cook meals. The only negative has been mentioned by other guests- there was a smell of smoke when ascending the stairs, however it didn’t follow us into the living area. Overall an enjoyable stay for our family! Oh! And the pelts and stuffed animals- amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R., Colorado, Baja

Liked: Cleanliness
Raft crew
Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
Property is old and outdated. But the beds are comfy. Quiet upstairs apartment right by the river. Easy access to lots of places. Hunters paradise with all the trophies on the walls. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Perfect for family traveling for sports.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcome to Fairbanks
Enjoyed the ease of our stay. Easy check in process. Excellent location on the Chena River. Kitchen stocked with all cookware essentials was so helpful. Beautiful fire-pit with generous seating, wood and hot dog/marshmallow sticks. Four bedrooms gave us room to spread out and a desk to work from. Pet friendly and our dog loved hanging outside on the deck while I sat and read books about Alaska from the little library in the house. Exceptionally generous family. Great week at the Riverside Retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, nice hosts
Well placed weekend vacation house for a family, host was accommodating and everything was available just as advertised!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quiet cabin experience. However, I was not aware the owners lived downstairs prior to renting, so that was a surprise. The place was very clean and had a really great vibe about it with all the wood paneling and taxidermy / mounted antlers and animal skins everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

hilton m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Northern Lights
The listing is right on the river and plan on going back in the summer when the river is not froze over. It was close to every place we wanted to visit in Fairbanks. Saw the northern light at the hot springs and that was on my bucket list of life.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
quick trip
3 nights
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aurora getaway
This is a great place to stay for activities in and around Fairbanks. It has a cozy cabin feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin K.

Good for old people
Place is old and has that esthetic to it, but with age keeping the place looking and smelling clean is harder and not kept up with. Upon arrival the bedding didn’t smell fresh and had dirty underwear in the closet. The place smelled like cigarettes and owner smokes inside downstairs even though the rules state no smoking inside. There aren’t many outlets throughout the place and the few aren’t conveniently located. There is no door between the front door and the rest of the upstairs so privacy feels limited. The location is in a nice area close to town and has good scenery, the deck is a nice addition and the heater works well. Overall for the price it’s a good spot to crash while spending most the day outside
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Simple, easy communication and stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A., CHANUTE

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 23
Our third stay. Place is perfect for a family. Several bedrooms, kitchen and family room. Host is awesome. Always helpful and accommodating. Place is warm and cozy. Easy to find.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location on the Chena River!
Very quirky rental in a great location on the Chena River. Close to UAF and town. Everything is dated, which isn't an issue. It was tired and didn't feel sanitized. The smell of cigarette smoke wafted upstairs because the space is not fully separated. Not pleasant. On the plus side, we could see the Northern Lights from the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023