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Northern Sky Lodge

Mile 329 Parks Hwy, P.O. Box 458, Ester, AK 99725
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Ester
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
17 October 2011 -
jaybe
28 March 2011 -
kelceyk
 
 
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jaybe
Christchurch, New Zealand
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16 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

We stopped here for a night in transit to Denali, leaving Fairbanks late afternoon. On Pascales advice we took some food to have for an evening meal and after a walk around the property - guided by Sid the dog - we had our meal sitting outside looking at the surrounding countryside. The room was great, we opted for the... More

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kelceyk
Chicago, Illinois
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17 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2011

How do I even begin to express my joy of staying here? It was pure fun and enjoyment! So, frankly speaking, we didn't quite have a great initial impression of Pascale (sorry Pascale!) via all the email interactions we had because it sounded rather curt. But we eventually figured it's because she's so busy! Pascale runs this whole lodge on... More

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JettSettJoe
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2011

My Fiancée and I traveled to this part of Alaska to specifically see the Aurora and were not disappointed by either the Auroras or the Lodge. Pascale is a wonderful hostess whose hospitality is hard to beat and always has lots of helpful information about the local area and events. Our room was cozy, warm and the best place to... More

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thechubber
Singapore, Singapore
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8 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2010

The Northern Sky Lodge has been one of the best B&Bs I've stayed in by far! First of all, as the NSL is located in Ester, which is about 30miles away from Fairbanks, it does take some time to travel back to the lodge especially if you are exploring the city or the hot springs. It usually took us about... More

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Iwillseetheworld
Boston
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12 reviews
25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2010

I traveled to Northern Sky Lodge in February 2010 with my mom. We stayed 4 nights in hope to see the Northern Lights. Unfortunatly we didn't see them, but they did see them the night before we arrived. The lodge is a perfect location if you want to see the lights. Its about 30 miles outside of Fairbanks. Location: Very... More

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syuji
Astoria, ny
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5 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2009
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This place is located in remote forest. It's surrounded by nature. Very popular among aurora watchers. 2nd floor room was very warm even when outside was -40 C. However, first floor room was cold and cold air was coming in from gaps of logs on the wall. I hope they serve warm breakfast such as eggs and soup rather than... More

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patarkcv
Hannibal, MO
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2009

Just spent two weeks in Alaska traveling from Anchorage to Fairbanks, and staying here was the most relaxing portion of our trip. The Lodge is located in a quiet and beautiful spot. We spent time just sitting on a bench behind the lodge relaxing and enjoying the scenery. A great place to relax and unwind. More

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danielrice20
Charlotte, North Carolina
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7 reviews
19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2008
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The Northern Sky Lodge was everything we had hoped it would be, and more. The lodge was comfortable and cozy. It was tastefully decorated, full of local artifacts and artwork...no cheesy stuff here, folks. The food was delicious. Salmon, ratatouille, halibut, home-made apple pies...all cooked to perfection. Our host, Pascale, worked very hard to make sure everything was perfect. She... More

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lulosangeles
Los Angeles
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4 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2007
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The lodge is away from city light, that makes it a perfect place to view aurora. The price is very reasonable. The host Pascale is fantastic, with very good cooking. Her dog Sid is amazing too. Sid took us for a walk into the forest, that was an truly amazing experience beside watching The Aurora. And the price is reasonable. More

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imtravelynne
chicago, ill
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2007
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We drove a short distance, maybe 20min from Fairbanks and arrived at this wondeful B and B. Pascale was a great host and the accomodations were very comfortable and clean. She offered to cook dinner for a reasonable price and it was delicious. The house wonderful and a great view from the backyard. It was fun sharing the northern lights... More

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