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Gilmore House

Holiday home in Fairbanks with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Experience Alaska's natural beauty at this charming 3-bedroom home, nestled off historic Gilmore Trail. Enjoy stunning views from the large deck or front porch, perfect for watching the Northern Lights or Midnight Sun. With a fully equipped kitchen and a thoughtful 'Starter Kit' of essentials and snacks, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gilmore House

We are located off of historic Gilmore Trail appx. 10 miles north of Fairbanks. Our cute 3b.r.- 1 bath home can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people and is perfect for anyone who is interested in exploring the Last Frontier at your own pace. We have a large deck located on the 2nd floor and a large front porch, both overlooking the historic Gold filled hills north of town. Great for watching the Northern Lights or enjoying the Midnight Sun! The kitchen has pots & pans, dishes, silverware, baking pans, cake pans etc. and we always provide, with our compliments, a food *'Starter Kit' with things like Bacon & Eggs & OJ plus a variety of condiments, salad dressings, spices, and more, plus some snacks & bottled water. In the freezer there are always a couple of pizzas! *(Gluten /Dairy free options available upon request with advanced notice). So much easier than trying to find a Grocery store before you've even had a chance to get settled in! With a little notice, we can pick you up or drop you off at the Airport or Train Depot. We are Pet friendly & have water & food bowls & a blanket for your fur babies. We live next door, so no matter what time of year you come to Alaska, we are always available should you need anything & we will do our absolute best to make sure you and your family & friends have a great visit! No matter where you choose to stay, whether with us or elsewhere, we hope you have a wonderful time in Alaska!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Theme park 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please wash your dishes before checking out. Thanks!😊
Please don’t strip the bedding. I will do that myself. Thanks! 😊
Please bag all trash & put it in the large trash cans on the front porch. Thanks!😊
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pets must be leashed outside. Hosts not responsible for injuries to your unleashed pets. You are $responsible for any damages caused by your pets.
No smoking/vaping of any kind allowed inside house, use designated out door areas only or you will be charged an additional $175.00
We ask that you you conserve water whenever possible. Our water is delivered by truck.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Do not leave your pets unattended.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children allowed with family member who is over 21

Events

No events allowed

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 2129668

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Gilmore House Fairbanks
Gilmore House Private vacation home
Gilmore House Private vacation home Fairbanks

About the area

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Fairbanks, AK

What's nearby

  • North Star Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Gold Daughters - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Birch Hill Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Creamer's Field - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 14 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mocha Dan's Espresso Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Turtle Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Back Woods Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fox Den - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gilmore House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Gilmore House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gilmore House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gilmore House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gilmore House located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of North Star Golf Club, Gold Daughters and Gold Dredge 8. Birch Hill Recreation Area and Creamer's Field are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Gilmore House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We're so enjoying the sweet house 🏡🏠
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay. The host is amazing! However, be aware the only bathroom is on the second floor if steps are an issue!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place amazing host just all around great experience
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia H.

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

Gilmore House Hospitality

Very welcoming and comfortable. It was a great home away from home experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

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

A cozy home!

The property was well kept with lots of flowers and a swing on a hill. We just loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura and Martin have a wonderful get-away. Breakfast, coffee, water and snacks await you upon arrival. The house is clean and the decor provides real Alaskan vibe. I stayed mid-July and the deck and flowers were peaceful and inviting. As hosts,, they are friendly and attentive. I would recommend anyone to their lovely Gilmore house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emil S.

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

Perfect place to stay

Warm and cozy during the winter snowfall.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Q.

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

Excellent place to Stay

Laura went out of her way to make our stay superb. My sisters and I spent 5 days and loved every minute of it. Laura provided lots of information about the area to help make our stay the best it could be. I would recommend you stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie S.

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

Super cute place to stay

Great communication with the host. Laura offered recommendations for activities and restaurants prior to our visit. The home is super cute and was comfortable for 4 adults. I enjoyed all of the old pictures and antiques. Location was very convenient for all of our activities. I would definitely recommend and would stay again. I appreciated the thoughtfulness of snacks and breakfast items that were available to us as our flight arrived in the middle of the night.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti E.

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

Awesome place!

Great place to stay! Laura was very helpful and left plenty of goodies for breakfast and snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

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

Great stay!

We loved everything about the Gilmore House!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Amazing experience

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Laura and Martin are amazing. Laura communicated frequently to ensure we had everything we need and they went out of their way help us out for activities we were planning after our stay. The provisions for breakfast were great. The view of the aurora from the porch was amazing. We can't recommend this home enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Laura and Martin have an amazing place to watch the Aurora's from and hang out just outside of Fairbanks. She shared lots of recommendations, the stash of food to begin was a lifesaver. Just a wonderful vacation spot!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

A taste of Alaska

Our stay at the Gilmore House was comfortable and relaxing. The owners have put a lot of thought into making their rental everything a family would need. The supplies for breakfast after a long late night flight was appreciated so much. The house is decorated with many antiques and artifacts of Alaska. Reading materials on Alaska history along with many brochures of places to visit were also provided. We really enjoyed our mornings on the deck, reading with a cup of coffee, surrounded by beautiful flowers. The bedrooms were very comfortable and felt like home. Laura was very quick to respond to any questions and provided recommendations along with keeping us informed when wildfires started in the area. We hope to return and will definitely recommend the Gilmore House to anyone visiting Fairbanks.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skylar H.

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

Wonderful weekend getaway

We had such a lovely stay at the Gilmore House-what a charming Alaskan home! Laura and Martin were wonderful hosts and made sure we had a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We'd love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

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

Adorable gem tucked in the woods!

Such a great property and really wonderful hosts who went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and taken care of! Loved our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

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

Amazing!

Laura was so kind, responsive, and caring! From meeting us at the airport so we could follow her back to our place, to stocking the house with food and snacks, to answering all out question's- she was amazing! Best host ever! Thank you for pre ious memories!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanna W.

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

So Cozy

Unique & Charming. The hospitality of the hosts is top notch. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie Jo D.

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

Great Getaway!

Great home away from home, near enough to town but with all the feel of a cozy cabin away. The hosts are amazing, good communication and helpful with every part of the stay. We definitely appreciated all the notes, recommendations, and the "starter kit" groceries. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura and Martin went above and beyond to make The Gilmore House feel like home away from home. We all agreed that this was our favorite stop on our Alaska tour. The little and big details did not go unnoticed. From the "Welcome Starter Snacks", frozen pizzas and breakfast items were so appreciated!! Kitchen had everything you need to make meal prep easy. Beds were super comfy and everything was impeccably clean. Loved all the history and antiques that were throughout the house. Easy to follow directions to the house and great communication before and during our stay. Even left something behind and Laura said she would mail it to us! Book the Gilmore House and you will not be disappointed! Would love to stay again if we find ourselves in Alaska again some day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky I.

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

Home away from home

Hosts are so welcoming and generous. The starter kit food and snacks was amazing and so welcome. We were very comfortable and would come again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Retirement vacation

We had a wonderful time at this lovely home. The hosts are very generous, thoughtful and kind. They provided a lot of Alaska info and helpful tips.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Super cute place!

The owners were very helpful and responsive. The house was very true to the description, great views, very comfortable. Close to Fairbanks and other attractions. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a great experience! The home was clean and very cozy! The owner was very helpful & friendly! I would definitely recommend this home to anyone that is visiting the Fairbanks area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mayur K.

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

Great host, amazing property

Laura and Martin are amazing hosts and they have a great house with lots and lots of historical artifacts. Without any doubt, if we are ever in Fairbanks again, this property will be our default choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023