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

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

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

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Fairbanks, AK
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Pioneer Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fort Wainwright
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Chena River. The holiday home offers a kitchen and a balcony.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony
  • Steps from Chena River and 13 minutes on foot from University of Alaska-Fairbanks
Comfortable House With Kitchen On The Chena River. Family Friendly. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Martha and Robert Roth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

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

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 970 square feet

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

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
The hours at this property's front desk vary. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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. 145 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 185 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elliot K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mostly good, except for a couple of minor issues.
Really decent place overall. It's situated a bit outside of town, but still close. Less light pollution, so sometimes you can see the aurora without driving anyplace. Lots of space to spread out if you're 4 people. Originally we were going to be seven though, and that would still have been fine... except for the fact that there's only one bathroom. Beds were relatively comfortable. Pillows so-so. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need, including generous supply of condiments and even snacks. Moreso than most VRBOs. The pans, however, were old, and teflon was coming off. I liked the rustic decorations... grizzly bear watching over us at night. Cleanliness was decent, but there is the smell of smoke. Guests are not allowed to smoke inside, but the owner smokes in the sunroom below, and that sometimes wafts into the upstairs living space. Also, the water had a smell to it. No one suffered any ill effects though. Overall, very decent place especially for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house great price
It's a beautiful older house on the river. It's well maintained and clean. It was warm and comfortable. Just awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unexpected Trip
Our trip was unplanned due to a funeral, the property was gorgeous, the apartment was large enough for all 7 of us the only downfall was it not handicap accessable but we didnt state that when we paid for it
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Hosts
I haven't met a nicer and more caring host! I will stay at any of their properties again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we've stayed here and it is a great location. The view out of the "Master Bedroom" out at the river is beautiful. The ambiance is rustic with a lot of hides and trophies mounted and hung. It's nice and quiet and the hosts, who live below, are very accommodating. 10/10 from us. We'll definitely plan to stay here again next time we go to Fairbanks.
Stayed 2 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