Gilmore House

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Breakfast included

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Fairbanks, AK

Gold Daughters
8 min drive
North Star Golf Club
10 min drive
Birch Hill Recreation Area
14 min drive
Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
23 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

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, milk, & various other breakfast items, plus bread, butter, PB&J, a variety of condiments, salad dressings, spices, and more, as well as snacks & some 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 food & water 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!

This vacation home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to Gold Daughters. Features include free breakfast. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.

The vacation home offers a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio
Free breakfast offered
Free WiFi
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
14 minutes by car from Fort Wainwright and 8 minutes from Gold Daughters

Free breakfast is served. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Guests are served free breakfast.

Property manager

Laura & Martin Duffy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach towels

Ski

Close to skiing

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Coffee grinder
Blender
Toaster
Spices
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Free breakfast available
Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Bath or shower
Soap
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Smart TV
DVD player
Games
Video library
Books

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden

Laundry

Near a laundromat

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
1 total pets
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Hunting nearby
Rafting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Don’t leave pet unattended More than1pet? Ask us😊

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Gilmore House Fairbanks

Gilmore House Private vacation home

Gilmore House Private vacation home Fairbanks

Gilmore House Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

29 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding Experience!!!

I can’t speak highly enough about this experience! Laura was so helpful. She truly wants her guests to have an outstanding experience. The house is full of treasures. It’s perfectly located just outside Fairbanks. It’s quiet, but convenient to everything. We even saw the Northern Lights right from the house. Stay here if you’re in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

25 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Laura and Martin were great hosts! They made us feel like family and not just guests. Laura picked us up at the airport, and dropped us off to get our car and brought our bags to the house so we could enjoy our day in Fairbanks! There was a food “starter” kit there for us when we arrived and she offered us tips on places to go eat, visit and see the Northern Lights! She even offered to wake us if the Northern lights came out! The Gilmore house itself is beautiful clean and has a comfy feeling to it. The views were breathtaking! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is definitely a home away from home! We highly recommend it and will definitely stay there again if we make it back to Fairbanks! Thanks Laura for everything!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Merritt extended family

A group of my family from the midwest (IL, KY and TN) traveled to Fairbanks for a vacation. We chose Sept to try to see the Northern Lights while there. Our host was extremely helpful both in planning the trip while we were there. Laura is amazing and we loved the beautiful and well decorated house where we could see the Aurora from our lodging. Strongly recommend it.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff I.

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Fairbanks at the Gilmore House!

Laura and Martin were amazing hosts! They even picked us up at the train station and got us to our rental car - saved us a bunch of $. Gilmore house is a warm and welcoming home full of historical artifacts. This is definitely a place to visit and stay again. A wonderful location to see the Northern Lights. I can't recommend them highly enough - book it!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti E.

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Leanna W.

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

So Cozy

Unique & Charming. The hospitality of the hosts is top notch. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

No Better Place and People!!!

Laura is the most AMAZING HOST!!! She’s friendly. She anticipates anything a family may need. Her house is beautiful! Inside there’s so many interesting historical artifacts and articles to enjoy. You learn so much each time you look around. Outside,she has the most BEAUTIFUL flowers !!! Sitting outside is

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fairbanks gem!

A truly delightful old world Alaska cabin feel. But ... with all the amenities. I very much recommend to anyone who might be looking for peace and serenity while visiting this area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

True Alaskan Experience

Many special touches added by the host. The flowers are beautiful. Many interesting touches to the home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Stay - Caring Hosts

My kids commented to me repeatedly that they loved this house as it felt so cozy and comfortable to them. That is the highest praise that teenagers can give to any place that we stay. This house just exudes warmth and love and we enjoyed every minute spent here. The hosts were probably one the most friendly hosts we have ever had the privilege to rent from. They gave several suggestions for area activities and restaurants and the starter kit that was left for us gave us just what we needed for a lovely breakfast our first morning there. When we thought we might be stuck an extra day due the airline technology glitch, Laura was quick to offer us another night if needed and even held off on housekeeping until I let her know we were on the plane. It is rare that I ever feel cared for by the owners of a VRBO, but I definitely felt cared for here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

19 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to decompress

The Gilmore House is so quaint and cute with all of the authentic furnishings with notes sharing a little bit about each one. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. A wondeful place to decompress and relax. Laura stopped over to make sure everything was okay and was nice enough to share some farm fresh eggs with us which made some very delicious breakfast. Definitely would stay again the next time we're in Valdez.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie A.

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic with Five Star Amenities

Beautiful wooded area framed with lovely flowers and historical artifacts. Spacious interior, with each room thoughtfully decorated. Notecards throughout detailing historical items as well needed home instructions. Stocked kitchen was such a wonderful surprise, just another example of how much time and thought out detail the hosts put into their home. Location peaceful. I savor the feeling of sitting out on their swing, soaking in the sun, smelling the surrounding flowers, and drinking my morning Java. My boyfriend went down memory lane and played his childhood songs on their piano. Brought smiles seeing a 64 year old guy playing "Mary Had a Little Lamb" ! Another plus was that shopping was conveniently 10 minutes away so grilling out was easily planned. We cannot say enough about the hosts, Laura and Martin. We have traveled extensively, many repeat areas, and rarely encounter such gracious and thoughtful hosts as them both. We would without hesitation, stay again at the Gilmore House.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Gilmore House Fairbanks Family and Friends

For us, the location was perfect as we have family nearby. Gilmore House is a mini museum of all things Fairbanks and more. Loved being able to cook breakfast after sleeping in. Really appreciated the privacy given by Martin and Laura. Sadly, the smoke of the forest fires ruined the air quality. Air conditioning would have been great. Although there is a TV in every bedroom and the living room, we spent more time watching buffering than any news or entertainment. Only other suggestion is to check with your guests before leaving food. I’m diabetic, allergic to milk and my hubby has to eat gluten free. While the starter food might be great for most, it was wasted on us. Loved the fans! Cute cabin with a creaky staircase. A few more dish towels would have been nice and a broom to sweep up the dirt we tracked in. We were able to see all our family and even made a trip to Denali. We were very happy to have this as our home away from home!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie C.

17 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming spot!

We enjoyed our stay at Gilmore House. Laura was super helpful, providing resources before we arrived and checking in via text through our stay. Laura and Martin live next door so are available if needed and very friendly. The house has loads of charm and thoughtful touches. For example, we stayed during a few warm days with lots of sun coming through the lovely windows - thankfully fans were available to keep things cool in each bedroom.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skylar H.

10 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Shauna N., Alaska

1 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming, comfortable and so very welcoming!

We traveled from our home in Anchorage for a quick summer warm up in Fairbanks. 3 adults, one teen. The Amazing and thoughtful hosts have created space that brings a smile to your face as soon as you step inside. It’s a special place and you can feel the love they put into it. Laura & Martin have collected wonderful antiques, Alaskan historical items, literature and even fossils! The home is warm and inviting space for a family with lots of cozy blankets, great beds, with board games, snacks and breakfast items. Even honey for my tea! Waking up in the master bedroom with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the forest was peaceful and relaxing. Our hosts were great communicators, kind and friendly. They offered ideas for adventures and answered questions quickly. I’m a big fan of Gilmore House and we can’t wait to return!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky I.

29 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amie Jo D.

21 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kathy H., KAILUA

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Heather

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I truly enjoyed my stay at Gilmore House. I definitely recommend it over a hotel. It was peaceful and quiet, while still close enough to drive to all of my activities. I wished I'd had more down time on my trip to just relax at the house. It was cozy and felt like you were at home. Laura and Martin were excellent hosts. Laura was very communicative from the time I'd booked until I'd checked out and she wished me safe travels. She went above and beyond with making my stay the best it could be. She even made me certificates for me crossing the Arctic Circle and for seeing the Northern Lights that Martin brought over with some salmon to try. So sweet! Personal touches that a hotel can never offer. If I'm ever visiting the Fairbanks area again, I will be booking Gilmore House.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner

27 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our stay at the Gilmore house exceeded our expectations! So safe and quiet. We felt so welcomed to their home from beginning to end. We shared great moments with the host and they always checked in on us via text message to ensure we saw the aurora ! The house itself is like a little museum! We enjoyed sledding down the little slope and swinging on their bench swing. Beautiful memories and moments. Thank you so much for the hospitality. Hopefully we make it back to visit someday!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

19 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We loved everything about the Gilmore House!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!!!

Laura & Martin have treated us like family, so kind, helpful, considerate. They are just great human beings!!! Their house was delightful. We had the “real Alaska “ experience. We had such a great 7 day stay. The kitchen had everything needed to cook, plus bacon & eggs!! The bedrooms were clean, beds very comfortable. The mountains and trees made a beautiful setting. I highly recommend them and hope to return someday. Thank you so much!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dblitz70

4 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful host

Laura was extremely helpful with local knowledge and was very responsive to questions, as well as pro-active with relaying useful information about our booking. The house was very clean, and well prepared for guests. The beds were comfortable, and all of the services working properly. I would be very happy to stay at Gilmore house again when I visit Faribanks.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

2 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter wonderland vacation

The Gilmore house is one of the best places we've ever stayed while traveling and there are lots of reasons why: - The view is epic and solitary - The house is warm, comfy, charming, and full of fascinating historic Alaskan details. - The house is stocked with amenities and gear that helped us make the most out of our adventures. - The sledding hills on the property were incredibly fun - The hosts are especially kind and thoughtful! Overall 10/10 truly, we couldn't have asked for a better place to spend our time in Fairbanks and see the aurora!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024