Included on-site, private, dog mushing experience with Iditarod sleddogs - description below
-Available June-March. (Message for April-May experience)
Escape the light pollution of town for gorgeous Aurora viewing!
5 PRIVATE ACRES
Perfectly located between town and Chena Hotsprings Resort (resort has day passes for hot springs and tours available)
Well maintained roads
WHY HERE?
Your private Alaskan dream vacation brought directly to you; 5 Private acres - Aurora viewing - Alaskan woods - Mushing - right at your doorstep. As you are nestled in this cozy cabin with all the creature comforts for a relaxing vacation, you will be completely surrounded by the Alaskan woods and the wilds you came here for. Auroras dance above this cabin with beautiful clarity without the light pollution of town. (when weather permits) Well maintained roads to this cabin will keep you stress free as you decide between an evening soak at Chena Hot Springs Resort or a fun dinner in town. Dog Mushing experience description below.
SLED DOG EXPERIENCE
(Sled Dogs are kept with Elke and Matt, long distance sled dog racers and proprietors of this cabin, at their property of 40 acres about 20 minutes away. They are NOT kept on this cabins premises. They are brought to the cabin for the experience and then back home after.)
INCLUDED:
-Brought to you from Silver Ace Sled Dog Kennel. silveracekennel.com. Professional mushers Matt Hall, Top 2 Iditarod 1,000 finisher / Yukon Quest 1,000 Champion, and his wife Elke Hall, Copper Basin 300 Vets Choice Award Recipient / Top 5 Yukon Quest Alaska 80 finisher. Competitive long distance racing mushers - learn from REAL Alaskan mushers. Elke or their handler will be your guide.
-Private experience brought directly to you!
-Entirely tailored to YOU for the most relaxed and FUN time possible. No strict time lines or structured demos from a tour company. Real mushing - Real Alaska.
-Meet and interact with these SUPER friendly and furry canine kids as they play loose on this cabins private 5 acres before our ride!
-Learn how to harness the team and what mushing is all about.
-(Winter) Sit and relax inside a toboggan style sled as your guide takes you on an exhilarating trail ride with your new husky friends! (trail time factor dependent, avg fifteen to thirty mn) 2 seats per ride, multiple rides available.
-(Fall) The exciting time of year that has bright colors and cool temperatures before the snow flies thick enough (about 1ft) for sleds. Ride in our exciting non motorized cart down the trail! The ONLY non-motorized fall sled dog ride in Two Rivers! (trail time factor dependent, avg fifteen to thirty mn) 2 seats per ride, multiple rides available. Begins late August, roughly through November. Snow dependent.
-(Summer) Summer heat for our winter bred huskies prevents long trail rides. But! The fun doesn't stop with the lack of snow! You will get a taste of mushing through an exhilarating non-motorized cart ride in a figure 8 around this cabins property. The ONLY non-motorized summer sled dog ride in Two Rivers! Beginning in May or June, trail dependent.
-ENJOY. This tour is PRIVATE and relaxed. Plenty of time to chat, learn and PLAY.
-Entire experience averages around 1.5 to 2.5 hours but can be tailored upon request.
*Excursion subject to change due to weather and trail conditions.*
Have questions or requests? Send me a message!
*Please provide height and weight (rough estimate is fine) of each participant upon booking*
*During sled-dog demo, while sled dogs are on premises, ALL pets MUST be inside the cabin AT ALL TIMES. Confirmation of understanding this rule must be made at time of booking.*
*Elke is a long distance sleddog racer. Dates during her races may make demos limited or unavailable * message for details
LOCATION
This cabin is perfectly sandwiched between downtown Fairbanks and the Chena Hot Springs Resort, cozily tucked in genuine Alaskan woods. Far enough removed from Fairbanks light pollution for perfect Aurora viewing but still a comfortable (and gorgeous) drive in for groceries or dinner in town. As gorgeous as the drive in to town is, its even better out to Chena hot springs resort. This location cuts the drive in half from town to the Hot Springs to allow for an easy evening of fun at the resort. You don't need a room there to enjoy their phenomenal restaurant and bar or to buy a day pass for a soak in the springs!
Come experience this cabin for yourself as the perfect romantic Arctic getaway.
**** This cabin is an Alaskan escape. A place to be away, to enjoy the outdoors and to immerse yourself in a world revolved around the true peace of wild spruce trees and quiet life. There is no provided Wi-Fi (cell data works great for most providers and I use my hotspot for my laptop). My service provider is Verizon and it works wonderfully.
THE CABIN
A gorgeous combination of the heavy wood cabin in your Alaskan dream vacation with a modern flare. One of the best features? The spaciously luxurious loft. Fitted with a king size bed, canopy curtains and a view of the 5 acres of Alaskan woods this property sits on. Walk down the stairs each morning to the sunrise glow streaming in through the large windows that adorn the entire cabin. This stay is brimming with natural light and a feel of the outdoors. Even once the sun is down, dimmable up lighting allows for the feel of daylight no matter the time of day. Faux furs and blankets adorning the entire place keeps the cabin soft, warm and a cozy environment you wont want to leave. The living space is outfitted with expertly picked out, upscale wicker furnishings that are pet friendly, allowing for FULL washable coverings and a complete clean wipe down for no lingering smells or dandruff. Pristine, for each new guest to make the cabin their own vacation. A full kitchen with an open floor plan to the living areas will be the sweetest place for a dinner in or a hearty breakfast before your days adventure. One of the most exciting aspects? Staying out in the woods WITHOUT an outhouse! A beautiful full bathroom with a large tub, shower and décor to suit a relaxing getaway.
***Please note *** Well water has been tested and is safe for consumption. The hot water has a slight sulphur odor (shower). If this would be a problem for you we recommend considering another rental.
***The third bedroom with the twin bed is accessed THROUGH the master loft. AKA you will be walking past the king bed to get to this room. Once you are in the 3rd bedroom, the door shuts completely and is entirely private.