Set at 65 degrees north latitude in Alaska's interior — the Golden Heart of the Last Frontier — Fairbanks is one of the world's great bucket-list destinations. Directly beneath the auroral oval, it's the best place in the United States to witness the northern lights, with aurora season spanning an extraordinary nine months of the year.
Yes. 17 of our Fairbanks vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip.
Browse homes with internet access >Absolutely. Our local Fairbanks team includes professional housekeepers who care for all our homes here. They’ll clean thoroughly and restock amenities, so everything is ready for your arrival—and all you have to do is settle in and relax.
Learn more about Vacasa Premium Clean >But the magic doesn't stop at night — Fairbanks also delivers 70 straight days of midnight sun, world-class dog mushing, Denali access, and an authentic Alaskan character unlike anywhere else.
Fairbanks sits directly beneath the auroral oval, which gives it an 80% aurora viewing chance on any clear night between August and April — the best odds in the United States. Chena Hot Springs' geothermal pools are one of Alaska's most beloved natural attractions, and the combination of 70 straight days of midnight sun in summer and extreme winter darkness creates two entirely different and equally compelling travel experiences.
The University of Alaska Museum of the North, dog mushing culture, and Denali access complete a destination unlike anywhere else in the country.
Stay at least four nights. The aurora doesn't perform on command, but Fairbanks's odds are as good as anywhere on earth. Soak at Chena Hot Springs under the lights, mush a dog team through the boreal forest, and go somewhere you'll be talking about for the rest of your life. Book your vacation rental and start exploring.
