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Where contemporary design meets the Alaskan wilderness for an unforgettable Northern Lights experience

Scandinavian Aurora Villa

Scandinavia Aurora Villa - Holiday Home

Fairbanks, AK, United States

10 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

Embrace the remote Alaskan wilderness at our unique 3-story midcentury modern escape. Catch intense Aurora inside the iconic West panoramic window, or mild displays from the deck w/ firepit. Unwind in the Finnish sauna; enjoy the office, dry bar, full kitchen & library. Includes 2BR/2BA main house (sleeps 4) & detached heated bunkhouse (sleeps 6 - note: no restroom, 90ft outdoor walk to main house). Stairs may challenge mobility. Winter (Oct-Apr) 4WD/AWD required.

Good to know

This listing includes both the main house and a heated bunkhouse. 🏠 THE MAIN HOUSE (Sleeps 4) FIRST FLOOR (Stair-Free Access) → Bedroom 1: Queen bed, private en-suite bathroom w/ shower, USB-A charging ports. SECOND FLOOR → Kitchen: Fully equipped with radiant cooktop, oven, microwave, knife set, utensils, dinnerware, Cuisinart stainless steel cookware (1.5, 2.5, 3, & 8-qt pots; 8" & 10" skillets) & Keurig (complimentary pods included). → Dining Area: Seats 6 (extra chairs available); plus bar seating for 2. → Bedroom 2: Queen bed, USB-A charging ports. → Full Bathroom: Includes walk-in closet, full bathtub, and shower. → Authentic Finnish Sauna: For ultimate relaxation. → Deck Access: Expansive wrap-around deck featuring a fire pit table with seating for 6, and a separate lounge sectional with umbrella also seating 6. THIRD FLOOR → Iconic Aurora Viewing Living Room: The home's centerpiece! Signature panoramic circular window, mid-century built-in couches, and separate leather lounge seating by a large rectangular window with direct view of Mount Hayes. → Library & Office Nook: Quiet alcove with shelving & desk. → Breakfast & Bar Nook: Charming built-in triangular table with window views, plus a stylish Green Dry Bar for cocktails. 🏠 THE HEATED DETACHED BUNKHOUSE (Sleeps 6) → Sleeping: Two sturdy bunk beds (each Queen below, Twin XL above) with heating. → Convenience: Equipped with its own microwave, garbage can, mini-fridge & USB-A/C charging ports. → Restroom Access: No restroom. Guests use the full bathroom on the main house's second floor (90ft/ 30m outdoor walk – be prepared for an invigorating dash in winter!).

Other Details to Note

🚗Winter Access (Oct-Apr): 4WD/AWD Vehicle REQUIRED. Our road is plowed but snowy. No tire chains needed—standard 4WD/AWD rentals from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) handle the drive easily, even without snow experience. 🌌Aurora Viewing Because the aurora is a natural phenomenon, we highly recommend checking a forecast app during your stay. When activity is intense, our iconic west-facing round window captures overhead storms from the warmth of indoors. However, for milder bands on the Northern horizon, plan to step outside on the deck for the best views.

What this place offers

Common

  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Record player

Heating and cooling

  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini Fridge
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Wine glasses

Outdoors

  • Fire pit
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Sauna

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Guest Access

24/7 self check-in is available via smart lock. A personal/ rental car is essential; rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) and taxis do not service this remote area. You will have access to the entire property except for the locked garage. Parking is available for 2 cars by the front door, with space for 5-6 more along the driveway.

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Fairbanks, AK, United States

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Reviews

Justin
January 2026 · Airbnb
I cannot say enough about how amazing this place is. It is just like the pictures and has everything you need. The huge window upstairs was great for viewing the Northern Lights. We saw them every night we were here, including the biggest solar storm since 2003. Highly recommend this place.
Jacopo
January 2026 · Airbnb
Our family of four spent a week here in late December and had an incredible time - the house was perfect for us! We saw northern lights at night through the big round window, we had plenty of space to stretch out and play with toys or read books, we went sledding in the driveway, we had a very short drive to the reindeer ranch, we thawed out each day in the sauna, and most importantly the house kept us warm night and day (heat worked great, esp in the bedrooms)! If you travel with small kids, be aware that the stairs are steep going up to the upper level of the house. We recommend bringing slippers or socks with grippy spots on the bottom to avoid kids slipping. If (when!) we return to Fairbanks, we’d definitely stay here again!
Evelyn
January 2026 · Airbnb
We had a nice stay and Yang and Amy (the local host) were both very responsive and kind! Any time I had a question, they responded within minutes. Our primary goal was to see the Aurora. The large circular window faces west. There is also a small window in the office that faces north so we could see the Aurora developing. We got to see some aurora out the circular window! It was lovely look out the window rather than having to go outside in -40° weather every time! There are a lot of trees to the north, so it would be difficult to see an Aurora that was only on the horizon, but once the Aurora reaches higher in the sky it should be visible from one if not multiple windows! I accidentally broke the knob on one of the pot lids and Yang was so kind and turned down my offer to reimburse him! The kitchen is well stocked. Thank you, Yang & Amy, for a lovely stay and for being so good with communication! They both clearly care about their guests having a positive experience. :)
Shenyue
December 2025 · Airbnb
The house is very beautiful and provides some essential amenities. The host was very responsive and easy to communicate with, and it's a great place to watch the Northern Lights at night – you can even see them from inside the house if you don't want to venture out.