Catch the northern lights from the hot tub at Star Base 🌠, a unique retro star-shaped 4BR in Fairbanks! This spacious home sleeps 8, with a game room, geodesic dome, and vintage design touches. Guests rave about aurora hot tub nights, comfy beds, spotless space, and location: private but only 12 minutes to downtown. From aurora viewing on the balcony to family game nights in the game room, consider Star Base your mission control for an out-of-this-world Alaskan experience!
THE SPACE
Welcome to Star Base, a one-of-a-kind Fairbanks home that blends retro midcentury modern design with all the comforts today’s travelers crave. Built in the 1960s by architect Roger Cotting, Star Base's footprint takes the shape of a star, offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and space for up to 8 guests: perfect for families, groups, or aurora chasers.
Star Base is more than a stay: it’s an experience. This home is filled with retro character, modern updates, and thoughtful touches that guests consistently rave about.
Guests love:
✨ Soaking under the northern lights in the hot tub
🎮 Vintage game room fun for kids and adults
🔥 Fireplace and cozy nooks for winter nights
🛌 Ultra-comfy beds with blackout curtains
🌌 Secluded, tree-lined lot just 12 min from downtown
🌟 Spacious yet quirky layout — perfect for groups
At its heart is the kitchen with multiple wings swooping outward and notably featuring a retro sunken living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light, and warm, earthy materials that echo Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired design. Guests love how it feels both expansive and intimate: gather around the fireplace, play games on geometric midcentury West Elm and Crate & Barrel designer furnishings, or simply watch the northern lights dance across the sky from the comfort of the sofa.
The rest of the home is designed for connection and play:
👉 A fully stocked kitchen and dining area ready for home-cooked meals
👉 A retro game room with vintage arcade consoles, records, games and puzzles for all ages 🎮
👉 A dedicated office nook with fast Wi-Fi for workcations or streaming ✨
👉 Four stylish bedrooms with memory foam mattresses, blackout curtains, and cozy linens 🛌
Step outside and the magic of Alaska unfolds: a private hot tub under the stars, an aurora-viewing geodesic dome, and a tree-lined yard where moose often wander. Guests frequently call this the highlight of their trip: the perfect blend of privacy and proximity.
✨ Why Guests Love Star Base
“Aurora from the hot tub: bucket list!”
“Kids loved the vintage game room”
“Beds were ultra-comfy, slept like a dream”
“Felt private, but still so close to town”
📍 Location, Location
🌟 4 minutes from the University of Alaska Fairbanks
🌟 9 minutes from Fairbanks International Airport
🌟 11 minutes from Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
🌟 12 minutes from Downtown Fairbanks
🌟 28 minutes from North Pole and Santa’s Workshop
🌟 70 minutes from Chena Hot Springs
🌟 120 minutes from Denali National Park
⚡ Know Before You Book
🧻 Bathrooms: The home has 2 full bathrooms, one with a tub/shower combo and the other with a shower only. Both have been recently refreshed.
💧Water: Our home is on a well. We recently invested $25,000 in a top-to-bottom system upgrade — the water is safe, odorless, and delicious. A filtered reverse-osmosis tap is provided in the kitchen for drinking water.
🌡️Climate: Like most Alaska homes, there is no central AC. Summers are mild and fans are provided in each room. In winter, the fireplaces and the heating system keep the house toasty warm (guests even note how cozy it feels at –40°F).
🏡 Neighborhood: Star Base feels private on 1.7 acres and is surrounded by trees, but it is part of a quiet residential area.
🌠 Aurora: While many guests have seen the northern lights from the hot tub or balcony, it’s a natural wonder and cannot be guaranteed.
