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Mount Aurora Lodge

2320 Fairbanks Creek Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712-1753
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Rustic Bed and Breakfast in an old Gold Miner's Bunkhouse. 30 miles north of Fairbanks. Beautiful Aurora viewing, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing. Welcome to Mount Aurora Lodge stay where the ambiance is real historic Fairbanks.
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2320 Fairbanks Creek Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712-1753
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phonebill wrote a review Feb 2020
Cary, North Carolina96 contributions41 helpful votes
Several things set Mount Aurora apart for viewing the Aurora. First and foremost, Kate, the proprietor, makes it her mission to give you the best chance. She actively studies area sky-cams, weather reports, Aurora forecast data, etc. Her experience in spotting the lights shows. While others offer "Aurora wake-up calls," Kate actively looks for a viewing opportunity. While staying at 2 other places near Fairbanks, I asked about their "Aurora wake-up calls." Both said that if their security guard happened to see the lights, they would call. I received no calls either place. At Mount Aurora, I saw the lights 2 out of 3 nights. (The 3rd night was complete cloud cover.) And, while waiting for the chance to see the lights, I was in warm, comfortable surroundings. That beats a night out in a van chasing the lights. At Mount Aurora Lodge you get an excellent hot breakfast each morning. The common area is warm and inviting, encouraging conversation with fellow guests. Guest rooms have very comfortable bedding. The bathrooms are clean and modern. The road from Fairbanks up to Mount Aurora Lodge is well-maintained, as many workers at a nearby mine use it for their daily commute. You should be aware that after the delicious breakfast, no other meals are served during the day, so bring your own food, or venture in to Fairbanks and dine there. Also, each bathroom serves two guest rooms, so you may have to share the facilities.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Lisa wrote a review Dec 2019
Los Angeles, California4 contributions1 helpful vote
I stayed here for 4 days and wanted to see the Aurora. We knew bc of the clouds it may not happen but the owners Kate and Jeff were so friendly and informative and kind to us and they helped turn our trip into an amazing time. They helped another couple to snow shoe and Jeff took one of us on a snowmobile ride. The breakfast was always amazing which is included and there is always coffee, tea, hot chocolate, hot cider and bagels there for you whenever.:even chocolate. I want to go back and I would not even hesitate to stay here again! The rooms are clean and if the Aurora shows us they will wake you so you don’t miss the northern lights! Everyone should support family owned businesses bc they always care about their patrons and if I could make my stars a 10 it would be a done deal ⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Nadia H wrote a review Nov 2019
Minneapolis, Minnesota8 contributions3 helpful votes
We stayed at the Lodge this month. The place and service are very nice. We were impressed by Kate and her exceptional service to make us feel comfy and feel like home. We will definitely go back again when we are back in Fairbanks!
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Flans_l wrote a review Sept 2019
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Aurora Lodge is north of Fairbanks but not so far that you couldn’t drive into town for lunch or dinner. We stayed 4 nights after our cruise ended with hopes of seeing the Northern lights. Externally it is an old miner’s lodge. Internally it is quaint and charming and the hosts are friendly and helpful from providing information on the history of the building and area, to providing tips on things to do and see while in the area, to waking you up and making sure that you see the northern lights if they are out. A made to order breakfast comes with the room and the food was excellent. Pancakes or waffles or French toast (depending on the day), eggs made to order and the yummiest bacon! There is also coffee, juice, yogurt, bagels and toast. At night you can fix a coffee or hot cocoa to warm you up. There is a refrigerator available for you to bring your own snacks. You have access to a microwave, but no stove. While the decor was rustic and in many cases “original” the lodge is clean and neat and the bathrooms sparkle. The lodge rooms are small but very functional and quite clean. Ours had a double bed and a single bed. I believe they have other configurations as well. The common area downstairs is large and friendly with board games, comfortable seating, tables and chairs. WiFi is available and fast (for Alaska). Each two bedrooms shared a connecting bathroom. There is a latch on the outside of the bathroom door to give you privacy and a lock on the inside of the door to give the person in the bathroom privacy. For those of you from the “lower 48” (and we are from Georgia) this may seem strange, but I can assure you it works in Alaska and was not the most unusual thing we saw while traveling there. We arrived in early September and were in luck and got to see the aurora on two of our four nights. Bring a camera and tripod for the 8-15 sec exposures required - the colors in the pictures are far more vivid than you can see with your eyes. You really have to stay outside of the city to see them on many nights because the city lights will wash them out. Peak aurora season occurs during the winter, but be aware that many of the typical tourist activities and some restaurants, particularly out of the main cities, shut down in mid September until May.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Valerie Hollobaugh wrote a review Jul 2019
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The owners are friendly, the rooms were great. I love the rustic decor. The Lodge has a real feel for Alaska. Only 23 miles north of Fairbanks and the gateway to north Alaska. The swallows come and entertain us in July. The winter has a perfect spot to watch the Aurora Borealus and there is a ski place . It's a beautiful area and not over run with tourism. We both had a great time.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Responded 5 Sept 2019
Thanks so much, we loved having you!!
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Carrie K wrote a review Mar 2019
Anchorage, Alaska17 contributions12 helpful votes
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Worth every penny! Jeff & Kate make their home feel like your home. They send you to bed early & wake you up when the lights come out. The scenic location in the hills outside Fox, AK (north of Fairbanks) make it ideal for northern lights viewing & photography. After nights of aurora viewing, Max made a huge, delicious breakfast of eggs, bacon, and alternating pancakes, waffles & French toast, plus yogurt, bagels, toast, cereal, etc. The lodge is a historic miners bunkhouse with tons of rustic charm. The beds are very comfortable with great linens and rooms are cozy, clean and warm. I have been visiting Mt Aurora Lodge since 2013 and have seen lights every time (September, March & April). I wouldn't stay anywhere else. I highly recommend staying with Jeff & Kate.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 5 Sept 2019
Thanks so much Carrie K. We loved seeing you again. The Northern lights must like you. They come out every time you stay lol!
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kawaii40 wrote a review Jan 2019
San Diego, California84 contributions244 helpful votes
Went here for Aurora viewing. Paid $25 pp plus cab ride $75pp. The place is old and smell- hard to breath. I was told it used to be a cabin for gold miners- decades ago or who knows when. The rug was as ancient and dusty as the place. The owner, Kate, was rude and disrespectful. It was -38 degrees outside. When the aurora just started to show up faintly in the sky, she told us all to get out. We got out and stayed outside for few minutes and went back inside as the Aurora light was very low and was freezing cold. Kate was like "why are you back? You need to stay out". She said it with a smirk smile. After 5-10 min we went out to check if the light got bigger. Unfortunately, it was still very low. So we went back in. She tried to kick us out again. Few of the upset guests went out again and few of us stayed. At this time my ears was on fire, frustrated on being harassed to get out. The next time she told us to get out, I had enough and said something to her to keep her mouth shut for good. I can justify what I said to her because if you think about it, I paid $25 to keep me warm for few minutes while waiting for the Aurora and I will decide when I want to get out. Not one guest smiled during our 2-3 hrs stay. Later she offered us cookies as hard as a rock. No one touched it. If you want to see ancient bugs, then this is your place. I know TA gave this place good reviews. But I am speaking based on my experience. If I paid to stay in your place, It better be clean!
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Responded 5 Sept 2019
LOL, glad you were able to huddle by the wood burning stove and see the Aurora Borealis at the same time.
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rrosas0911 wrote a review Dec 2018
Los Angeles, California25 contributions14 helpful votes
I just came back from a 2 night stay at Mount Aurora. It was my very first experience at a bed n breakfast style lodging, and I must say that I was very pleased with my experience! No it is not a luxury resort, but what you gain in the sense of homey-ness (is that even a word? Haha) and other comforts cannot be paralleled. A kitchenette style dining area is available 24/7 for all guests, and your hosts cook up a mean breakfast! 😋 Some other highlights I’d like to point out: * Kate, one of the owners, is a total doll. She’s eager to make your stay pleasant ( and even provides brief education about the northern lights and history of the lodge!) She even texted me before I got there to ensure she would be well prepared I totally appreciated this, and also once we departed to wish us a merry Christmas. *If you’re particular about having your own facilities, make sure you book the right accommodations. Some rooms share bathrooms. I requested for a private bathroom, and with the layout of the house, I ended up with a 2 bedroom 6 twin bed suite lol. No complaints here! There was only two of us and we liked the ample space 😁 *please be mindful that this is an old gold miner’s bunker. Be realistic about your expectations. This means no elevator and very thin walls. It is definitely a classically beautiful, historic place to stay if you want a slice of old America. But again, be realistic. The one thing that matters in the dead of winter—heat—is well taken care of, however! You will not freeze! The lodge is a comfortable temperature and hot water is never in short supply. *the most important thing that I gravitated to in booking Mount Aurora was the “Aurora alerts.” When you travel to any region of the world in search of northern lights, your options are basically to freeze outdoors for several hours in the middle of the night while waiting for this finicky, ephemeral force of nature to appear. However, at Aurora Lodge, you can stay inside in warm comfort doing whatever you want, and you’ll be alerted by gentle knocks on your door to let you know the lights are making an appearance every time. So convenient to just be able to sleep, work on my laptop, etc, and NOT worry about missing anything! The light forecast was not too strong during my visit, but I still managed to see them! I wish my DSLR camera didn’t die the day before. The pic below was what I was able to capture with my iPhone. Anyways, Bucket list item: check!
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 31 Dec 2018
Thank you so much for your kind words about our 1928 gold miners bunkhouse. It is situated in a unique place for Aurora viewing. The important part for us is that you were comfortable enjoying your Alaskan experience. Kate and I always hope our guests will see the Northern Lights but as you said, they come out on their own schedule. Glad you were able to see them! We love Alaska and hope that now you do too! Thanks for visiting us.
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TMS664 wrote a review Dec 2018
Santa Barbara, California39 contributions12 helpful votes
The hosts are wonderful. They are dedicated to ensuring you do not miss any chance to see the Aurora.The lodge is very comfortable. While they offer breakfast, there are no other food options. They do have a refrigerator for guests to use and a microwave. Be sure to ask for a room at the far end of the hall to minimize noise that drifts up from the common area on the first floor.
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Date of stay: December 2018
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Responded 5 Sept 2019
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for coming!
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nikkij7222 wrote a review Oct 2018
Brisbane, Australia6 contributions7 helpful votes
this place is very homely, comfortable rooms and the downstairs area is spacious with plenty of seating. the cooked breakfast we had was delicious and there was a fridge that we could keep food and drinks in that we bought with us. we were lucky enough to see the lights but most of all the staff were friendly and were helpful for other things to see and do in town. thanks again Kate for your great hospitality.
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Jeff C, Owner at Mount Aurora Lodge
Responded 6 Oct 2018
We enjoyed sharing our place and especially the lights! We'd love to have you back when there's snow and lots of other fun activities to do. Thank you for staying with us!
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