The Cub Cottage in North Pole AK

Guest house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bath & beautifully decorated in Alaskan Style, this BnB is nestled in the pines on a 5-acre lot shared with the main house, giving you a feeling of serenity while only being 2 miles from the North pole and 20 minutes from downtown Fairbanks. Upon returning home from your Alaskan adventures, you can sit back and relax in the cozy living room, make a family dinner in the full kitchen, or sit on the back porch and enjoy the views of the northern lights.



This cottage is down a 260 foot drive way and tucked within the pines on a 5-acre lot that is shared with the properties main house. It is completely surrounded by tall spruce pines, giving you privacy from the main house and from the surrounding neighborhood. It is a single story house with a few steps to walk up to access the front door. Upon entering the house there is a small vestibule that opens up to the main hall way. On the left is the master bedroom and bathroom with stacked washer and dryer, to your front is the second bedroom, and to the right is a small office, kitchen, and living room. The kitchen has cooking basics, a coffee station, fridge, microwave, oven, and dish washer. The living room has a smart tv, sofa, and a sitting area in front of an electric fireplace. At the back of the living room is a door that leads you to the back porch. The property is heated by fuel which keeps it nice and warm in the winter months.



Please note that there is another home located approximately 135 feet from this cottage. It is also used as a short-term rental when not occupied by the homeowners. We kindly ask that you be courteous and respectful to any guests or residents who may be staying there during your visit.



Additionally, the homeowners have two dogs, and several friendly neighborhood dogs may occasionally roam the area and stop by to say hello. They are well-socialized and enjoy attention from visitors. We want to set clear expectations that dogs may be present on the property throughout your stay. If you are not comfortable around dogs, this cottage may not be the most suitable accommodation for your needs.



Digital key pad, a code will be sent to you prior to your stay



The property is located on the North side of AK-2 highway in a residential neighborhood of the North Pole. All the houses in the neighborhood are gorgeously and most are tucked back into the woods giving the everyone plenty of privacy.



4wd or AWD recommended in winter months.



-1.8 miles to Safeway Grocery Store and great restaurants in the center of North Pole, AK

-14.6 miles to the center of Fairbanks which has everything (shopping, restaurants, etc)

-19.6 miles to the Fairbanks Airport (car rentals available at the airport)

-10 miles to Fort Wainwright

-11.3 miles to Eielson Airforce Base



This is an old cottage that has recently been remodeled, so there will be some weird little quirks (like light switches in weird places) but fret not, we have labeled everything for your ease of use.



There is parking across the drive way from the cottage for your use. Please do not block the drive way.



Please do not feed the wildlife. Moose frequent the property and are an absolute joy to watch. However, they are still wild animals and can become aggressive if you invade their space. So enjoy them from a distance.



Travel insurance is recommended. As with any vacation, unexpected situations sometimes occur that can put a damper on even the best-planned trips. We stand by our firm by our cancelation policy and getting travel insurance is your best option for protecting your trip from the unexpected.



***For stays longer than 30 nights we do require a lease agreement, background check, copy of drivers license, and a one time insurance fee to be paid before your arrival. The one time insurance fee for stays 30-90 nights it will be an additional $750, 91-180 nights would be $1000, 181-270 nights would be $1250, and 271-364 nights would be $1500***