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    Chatanika Lodge

    4.4 (11 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    A Fun Place to Stop.
    C J.

    Decided to stop here on my last morning in the area, 3/16/2011. Had a most enjoyable time talking with one of the owners, Shirley, and a couple of other local folks at the counter. We talked over breakfast, which consisted of a *very* generous serving of french toast and bacon. Be sure to bring your camera. The year-round Christmas decorations, including sparkling snowflakes and icicles, are lovely. There are dollar bills--with visitors' names from all over the world--stapled to the ceiling, walls and pillars. On request, Shirley will give you a staple gun and you can meander through the restaurant to select a place to add your own dollar bill. There is plenty to see as you walk around including loads of interesting pictures, funny signs and other memorabilia. They also have a stage; hope to come back one day and catch a show. Definitely recommend!

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    Owners are awesome! Ron and Shirley make you feel at home. Worth a stop great food and drinks

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    9 years ago

    Great local stop, good food, great atmosphere. Worth the trip out from Fairbanks to see a real AK lodge.

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    Alaska Heritage House - Garden Room

    Alaska Heritage House

    4.8(28 reviews)
    20.0 mi

    Thank you Jill and Scott for a wonderful stay! We had 6 great nights/days and I recommend staying…read moreat this place if you are ever visiting Fairbanks. I really appreciated the time Jill and Scott spent with us over breakfast telling us about the history of Fairbanks and giving us tips about what to do and where to go for dinner. I loved hearing about the history of the house and looking at all the black and white photos from over 100 years ago. Thank you for making it one of the best vacations we've ever had!

    Yelpers near and far listen here and listen closely: you absolutely 100% want to stay at this…read moreincredible Bed and Breakfast known as Alaska Heritage House. My dad and I had the opportunity to stay here on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. We just needed a quick place to stay for one night in Fairbanks as we had another flight to Bettles the following morning. So, so many regrets - I wish we had at least two nights here! The place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places!!! How awesome! We stayed in the William Room ($131) which was on the first floor of this beautifully historic bed and breakfast located in the heart of Fairbanks. The manager (?), Melanie, greeted us and got us checked in for the night. We were able to make ourselves feel at home even with all of the antiques everywhere. I was truly amazed and got out my DSLR to take some more photos. We did our laundry every chance we got during our five-week trip so I was quite thankful Melanie allowed us to use the washer and dryer which were located in the basement. Although each room seemed to be booked, we actually didn't see many other guests during our short stay. Like I mentioned before, our stay was short and we had to leave to get back to the airport pretty early. Melanie was so gracious to accommodate us and still provide breakfast despite it being before the normal breakfast time - I really appreciate that! The pancakes, sausage, and fresh fruit were all incredible and I'm not just saying that - it was one of the best breakfasts of the entire trip! I'm going to let the pictures show how great this place is but I do want to note this is one of the oldest buildings in Alaska, built in the 1916s (I think) by a wealthy man to court a female to Fairbanks. It was sold a short while later to author Mary Lee Davis and has since changed owners upwards of 11 times. It's been restored and decorated to reflect the early 19th century. Check out the pictures but more importantly, book a stay here!

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    Alaska Heritage House - The splendor of winter at the Alaska Heriage House

    The splendor of winter at the Alaska Heriage House

    Alaska Heritage House - Dad relaxing at Alaska Heritage House, July 2019

    Dad relaxing at Alaska Heritage House, July 2019

    Alaska Heritage House - I just couldn't get over the decor. Alaska Heritage House, July 2019.

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    I just couldn't get over the decor. Alaska Heritage House, July 2019.

    Alaska Grizzly Lodge - Front porch

    Alaska Grizzly Lodge

    3.9(17 reviews)
    15.6 mi

    Alaska Grizzly Lodge: an absolute gem about 15 minutes north of downtown and easily one of the…read morehighlights of our trip. It's run by Janet, Fred, and JB: all incredibly friendly people who go out of their way to make your stay special. You can tell they genuinely care about every guest having a great experience. One of the coolest parts: you can see the Aurora right from the property since it's tucked away from city lights in lightly wooded surroundings. That said: I still recommend doing at least one guided tour because the experience can be even better. What really stood out: Janet tracks maps, cameras, KP index, and weather forecasts every night, stays up until 3am, and will literally knock on your door if the Northern Lights appear. That level of service is amazing. They're also very knowledgeable: not just about the Aurora, but even the annual ice sculpture festival. The breakfasts were delicious. JB and Fred prepared both continental and cooked meals that hit the spot. The rooms were clean, cozy, and comfortable, with an extra heater if needed, though central heating was always on. The common area was spacious, with plenty of tables and lounge seating to relax. The guests were all friendly, which added to the welcoming vibe. Bottom line: this place didn't just provide a place to stay, it made the trip!

    UPDATE! As I write this, I am sitting in the lovely common area of the lodge, watching the sun come…read moreup. I am updating my review because once we got here, the hosts were wonderful, and the lodge is exactly what we wanted. Very comfy, nice amenities, cozy chairs for reading, etc. The hosts, Janet and Fred, are very friendly and knowledgeable about both the local area and aurora viewing. Fred handles the hot breakfast every day and has been eager to accommodate my dietary requests, even tho I offered to bring my own items. Janet handles the night shift and happily wakes guests personally if and when the aurora decides to pop up. As others mentioned, there are multiple viewing balconies so you can see the lights wherever they decide to show themselves. Who knew that the "northern" lights are sometimes in the south? Well, now I know! In short, the place is great. I wish we could stay longer! Hopefully they get the website back online and get the other communication issues resolved soon. They are working very hard to keep up with everything (Fairbanks is not the most gentle climate for a big ol' wooden building!) and I wish them all the best with the business.

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    Alaska Grizzly Lodge - Aurora view with the lodge

    Aurora view with the lodge

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    Our messy room

    Alaska Grizzly Lodge - Northern lights at the Grizzly Lodge.

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    Northern lights at the Grizzly Lodge.

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