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Escape to Birchwood Suite provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Hit the slopes at this apartment featuring ski-in/ski-out access. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 374 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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About this property

Escape to Birchwood Suite

  • Escape from the monotony of daily life to Fairbanks, Alaska at Birchwood Escape! Nestled on Murphy Dome, surrounded by birch trees with a view like none other in the Fairbanks area; this one bedroom vacation rental is complete with a full kitchen and living room area with a full entertainment center. The goose down comforter on the queen size bed is very comfortable but I bet you'd rather be outside enjoying Alaska in its finest. A large comfortable sofa enables this property to accommodate 3 guests. If desired, renters may have access to traditional native parkas, furs, hats, and more for photos to remember your time at Birchwood Suite. A short 14 miles west of Fairbanks allows full views of the Northern Lights. During the summer, we are a short 10 minute drive to the top of Murphy Dome. Come enjoy all that Birchwood Suite has to offer.

    There is no public transportation to this location. We are 20 minutes from the airport, 15 minutes from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and 25 minutes from downtown Fairbanks. Uber and taxi service is available in Fairbanks however, they are expensive and may be inconvenient. A rental car is the best choice when staying with us. We strongly recommend that guests visiting us in the winter rent an AWD vehicle.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Special Occasions considered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Special Occasions considered
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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What's nearby

  • A modern building with a curved facade, large glass windows, and two benches in front.
    University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    37 min drive - 23.4 km
  • The Northern Lights over a dark landscape with a silhouette of trees and a distant hill.
    Creamer's Field
    40 min drive - 29.1 km
  • A historic film inside cabin with a red light arts sign, a lil' bird designs sign, and a The Last Will & Kettle sign.
    Pioneer Park
    46 min drive - 33.1 km
  • An igloo with a wooden door under a starry night sky.
    Fairbanks Ice Museum
    49 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Fort Wainwright
    48 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Calypso Farm
    43 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Birchwood Suite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Escape to Birchwood Suite?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Birchwood Suite?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Birchwood Suite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Birchwood Suite located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Alaska Railroad and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Moose Mountain. University of Alaska Museum of the North and Fairbanks Golf Course are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Escape to Birchwood Suite Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birchwood Suites is so far above the highest rating you can get. The suite is beautifully decorated with high end pro cookware, plush towels, everything you could possibly want. The hosts, Tim & Stacie, are the absolute best hosts we’ve ever had with VRBO. They had fresh eggs, homemade raspberry jam, bread, butter, Alaskan coffee, and fresh flowers for us upon arrival. That kindness and thoughtfulness is rare. The house is tucked away on Murphy Dome, quiet and peaceful. The view from the house is incredible. We saw the northern lights every night from the driveway. This place is a slice of heaven. If you don’t stay there you are missing out.
These are some of the northern lights we saw from the driveway.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is lovely. The eggs, bread, and local goodies were much appreciated. The view from the front porch is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was perfect for our needs and thoughtful touches throughout made our stay even better. We enjoyed being outside of town. The property was gorgeous and well kept with gardens, a lawn, and beautiful flowers. The family was charming and easy to communicate with before and during our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the location of this property. It was far enough from the city to enjoy nature but not so far as to make it inconvenient. It was so close to Murphy Dome to enjoy the beautiful views from the top. The inside of the space was beautiful and clean and everything functioned properly. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a great spot!

We were grateful that it was not far from the air force base. We got to go to an air show during our stay. The accommodations were just what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

lauren r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Fairbanks

We absolutely loved our stay. The location and views were perfect. Great spot to check out the northern lights. Tim and Stacie were excellent hosts and we really appreciated the little extras (fresh flowers, eggs and delicious homemade jams)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding!

Very clean, great location, super nice hosts/family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Curt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Near Murphy's Dome

The rental is clean and comfortable. We were staying in Alaska to see the lights and this spot is very easy access to Murphy's dome, which was perfect. Whenever we needed to rest up from the long nights out the property was quiet and relaxing. It could not have been better for what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NIce Escape to Birchwood

Unit was clean and had anything we needed. Nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Lodging, Excellent Hosts!

We had a great time at Birchwood Suite! It was perfect for my wife and I. The location and landscaping and tiered gardens were very scenic. And, as an added bonus, the fruits and vegetables were available to us for picking. Tim and Stacie were excellent hosts!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Alaskan Adventure

We wanted a place to use as our "base" for our stay in Alaska. This was the perfect place. Clean, quiet, and close to Fairbanks where all our adventures started from. The Motis family were the best!
Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet in the country

If you want to see how your garden, yard and property should look you want to visit this property. It is out of town a ways but it is worth the drive. Clean, well stocked and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space, fantastic hosts

We felt we were at home away from home with friends! When we checked in, the place was warm and inviting. While there, Fairbanks experienced "warm-ageddon", temperatures approaching 40 when they're usually -20, which turned the roads into sheets of ice rink. Tim and Stacie were EXCELLENT in communicating during this time, keeping their driveway clear and safe, and offering to help if we felt the roads were too treacherous for us to drive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and beautiful .

We chose this place as me and the wife like to stay away from the crowds . This place provided the perfect spot. This place had more than you can get in most rental places. We felt as if we were home with all the included amenities. The property and all accommodations were beautiful and amazing. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

beth j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northern Lights

We enjoyed Stacie and Tim’s hospitality. Treats were left upon arrival making the first morning enjoyable without needing to have ran to the store before checking in. The apartment is so homey and clean that my autistic daughter walked around barefoot which she rarely does even at lifetime friends homes.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome experience at Escape to Birchwood Suite

Tim and Stacie were exceptional hosts. From the great accommodations to the coffee, homemade bread and raspberry jam the stay was awesome. They even saved us a trip to town with some super glue when my wife's glasses broke and when we had to have a package delivered. Loved the heated floors in the bedroom and bathroom. Spent 9 days with them during our Fairbanks Aurora vacation. Had great viewing on our tours and even great Aurora viewing from their driveway on the two nights we didn't go out on tours. Could not have been more pleased with the experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent and Beautiful!

My husband and I stayed here a year ago on our honeymoon and again for our one year anniversary. We absolutely loved it! The property is beautiful and about a 15 minute drive from town, which we liked. It’s good to get away from the noise and bustle of the city. The apartment was clean, well maintained, and had everything we needed and more! Tim and Stacie were awesome to work with and they are lovely people. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Place in the Woods near Murphy Dome

We loved staying here. You can tell the host cares about being a good host and not just trying to monetize space, unlike some other places we've stayed. The towels and sheets were good quality and the bed was very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with basics like spices, cooking oil, tea, coffee, hot cocoa plus the spatulas and anything you'd need to make a meal. There was a wonderful welcome basket with local treats. We stayed in September and the view across the valley was spectacular with all of the trees turning yellow. You could occasionally hear footsteps from the hosts family upstairs, but they were quieter than most places.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

This place was amazing & well stocked. Tim & Stacie were great people to work with and the pictures are exactly what the 1 bedroom Apt. looked like. Its a bit of a drive in winter but we were ok with that (being from MN) as we were there to relax, aurora chase, and revisit areas of Fairbanks we have been to and not been too. :) Watched the Aurora's right outside the Apt. Will likely be back again in the fall. Thanks for the goodies and the raspberry jam. Hubby said the coffee pot (and coffee) was amazing. All was good :)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lorene D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, Comfortable Condo

From the lit up barns at the entrance to the lane, to the birchwood wreath on the front door, to the fresh flowers and welcome basket, to the birch decorations, to the soft towels and comfy bed, to the well stocked kitchen this condo is well worth the money. We were glad we had a 4 wheel drive vehicle since the roads all around Fairbanks were snow packed - which added to our Alaska experience. We didn’t read the description about the tv but thankfully the WiFi service was strong enough that we could stream our YouTube TV. Thank you Motis Family!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Will definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we’ve stayed here and it won’t be the last! It’s spacious, well stocked and the owners are so welcoming and gracious. We didn’t lack for a single thing. The location is safe and very convenient to Fairbanks but also feels like you’re nestled in the woods. One night we didn’t even have to go in search of the northern lights because it was right there! The combination is absolute perfection
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

GREG & ROZ O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impressive, organized, efficient. Kitchen well stocked along with homemade bread and raspberry jam, local coffee, fresh eggs, candies, fresh flowers!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, comfortable place to stay

This home was very clean & comfortable. Hosts were wonderful with communicatiin. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Beautiful one bedroom apartment with fully e
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024