LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4* AURORA viewing

Fairbanks, Alaska
$243 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Riverbend Cabins. Situated along the beautiful Chena River just a short drive to North Pole or Fairbanks city center. You'll enjoy your own private cabin with a balcony off the master bedroom perfect for viewing the Aurora Borealis or taking in the midnight sun!!

Revel in the serene air and peaceful nights when you book this 1.5 bathroom vacation cabin that sleeps 4.

Riverbend's Chinook Cabin offers a fully equipped kitchen with all the appliances necessary to sharea home cooked feast. A cozy living room and adjoined dining area with seating for 4. The main bath, including a shower and tub.
Upstairs you will find a half bath and bedroom with 1 queen and 1 full size bed. Each bed has separate sleeping areas with a shared wall that can be closed with a folding wooden door for added privacy. Making it feel more like a 2 bedroom.
Nestled right along the Chena River, enjoy boating, fishing, and kayaking right out your back door!


The North Pole/Fairbanks area offers endless opportunities for your Alaskan adventures!! Winter guests can take a cruise over to North Pole and visit Santa Claus House and his reindeer. Or, take a short drive into Fairbanks and check out the World Ice Art Championships. The combination of ice sculptures and ice playground is sure to delight! For an unforgettable dog-sledding adventure, drive less than 5 minutes over to Paws for Adventure....or for the more adventurous, take a drive up to Chena Hot Springs for a relaxing soak!
Chinook Cabin offers a unique opportunity for our winter visitors to catch a glance of the celestial color spectacular from your bedroom balcony if Lady Aurora decides to make her appearance!!

Summer guests will enjoy a drive to North Pole and Santa Claus House too!! You just can't make this trip without a visit to Santa!! While in North Pole stop by The Crepery for a bite to eat or take a stroll down one of the many walking/bike paths at Chena Lake Recreation Area. When you are finished sight seeing come back to Chinook Cabin and enjoy the stillness under the Midnight Sun.

Other things to note:
We provide starter coffee and starter toilet paper.
Guests must be at least 25 years old to book.


This is one of three cabins on the property. Each cabin has its own private living space, while outdoor areas and the surrounding property are shared.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Used Local Artist Showcase
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster Water Dispenser
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    4 Stairs To Reach Property Handrails In Stairways If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: Smoking Is Permitted On Outside Deck Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Amy

    Submitted Mar 25, 2026

    Stayed Mar 19, 2026

    Amazing stay! The cabin was clean, cozy, and in a beautiful, quiet location. Perfect for a relaxing getaway.

  • Bruce

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    Great stay. Just great. No other way to describe it; you need to experience it.

  • Lee Ann

    Submitted Apr 17, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    Beautiful, rustic

  • Kayla

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Cozy and perfect. They had everything you need! Scenery around the cabin is gorgeous and it’s right by the river. Absolute perfection. Owners are so nice and helpful as well!

  • Sherry

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    Darling cabin. Very quiet. Close enough to both the town of Fairbanks and great hikes. Fantastic hosts very amazingly attentive and kind.

  • Kristen

    Submitted May 14, 2024

    Stayed May 1, 2024

    My husband and I spent our 11th anniversary together here! The property was absolutely beautiful and our hosts made us feel more than welcome. I loved the heated floors, the decor, and the snacks/drink mixes set out for us. Heather was more than helpful offering the grill/chairs/and fire pit for our use. We enjoyed seeing Chena Hot Springs and Denali national park. Our last day there was a surprise of beautiful snow in May, and we got to see a moose walking in the snow along the river. Such a quiet and enjoyable time!

  • Crystal

    Submitted Feb 18, 2024

    Stayed Feb 14, 2024

    Close to Fairbanks and North Pole. Excellent viewing for Northern lights. We were there in February so we can not comment on the river. The host are so welcoming and communication was easy. Highly recommend staying here!

  • Alexander

    Submitted Jan 9, 2024

    Stayed Jan 2, 2024

    Very nice and super cozy cabin. Far away from the city to have that complete woods and nature atmosphere. But still only 30 min from the airport or 20 min from downtown.

  • Syed

    Submitted Sep 22, 2023

    Stayed Sep 19, 2023

    Beautiful quaint location. Host (Heather) is lovely and very responsive and accommodating. Cabin is comfortable & clean. Pretty much exactly what we expected. Will be coming back here again. You can see the Aurora from the cabin!

  • Angel

    Submitted Mar 12, 2023

    Stayed Mar 3, 2023

    It was just out far enough that it was quite and we felt very safe even when a moose showed up at our window. Made our trip.

  • Kelcie B.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2026

    Stayed Jun 8, 2026

    This was just the get away we needed. Far enough out to feel away but close enough to enjoy all the restaurants in Fairbanks. My husband and I spent 3 nights here for our 10th anniversary. It was such a cozy vacation.

  • Gail K.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Feb 2, 2026

    Heather was so quick to respond. Our stay was fantastic! The cabin was perfect and close to everything my husband and I planned. We had a little bit of issues with the TV, but, Heather and her son got it fixed right away. She felt bad about the TV issue,and door dashed some yummy goodies for us to make a banana split. Although it wasn't an inconvenience for us, she went above and beyond for us to (as she said) make it right. Not necessary, but, very much appreciated and ohh so good. I HIGHLY recommend The River Bend Cabins. I would also recommend the Chena Hot Springs and dog sledding. The entire trip was incredibly beautiful and fantastic. Thank you Heather!!!!

  • Katherine M.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Jan 12, 2026

    Super cute cabin! It stayed cozy warm even when it was 40 below outside! Would definitely book again in the future. Host was very responsive to texts and any questions I had. Highly recommend!

  • Michael M.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 24, 2025

    Such a cute little cabin.The location is fantastic where you are far enough out to get good shots of the northern lights without having to travel just step outside. We found north pole easier for shoping and able to cook easily at the cabin with all the little bits suplied( salt,pepper,oil and that sprt of thing).Access was easy and Heathers directions were easy to follow and spot on.Cant say how much we enjoyed staying and it is everything the photos show. Heather has been fantastic with communication and made our trip one of the best we have ever had.Thanks Heather

  • Jan C.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 22, 2025

    Excellent communication. Cabin was decorated just right. Stain glass was beautiful.

  • Jennifer O.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 29, 2025

    Great location! Clean cabin. We were able to see some Northern Lights which was the main purpose of our stay.

  • Kathryn D.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    The cabin was very well furnished and decorated. We throughly enjoyed our stay.

  • Barbara J.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Beautiful log cabin with everything you might need. Lovely inside and gorgeous setting on the river. Host was very helpful and accommodating. Would definitely stay again if in the area.

  • Allison W.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    This property was wonderful and just as advertised. The cabin was super clean and the location was great! The owners were super helpful and communicated well! We can’t wait to go back sometime!

  • Deven F.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    Wonderful cabin, close to everything! Hostess was attentive and answered all our inquires in a very timely manner. Great Alaskan experience!! Thank you!

  • Amanda M.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 26, 2025

    I am in Fairbanks twice a year for work. This is a very peaceful place. Its a cute little cabin on the Chena River. If it available when I am in Fairbanks, this is where I will be staying.

  • Mary H.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 25, 2025

    Great location base for light chasing…..and to actually see them there as well. Super comfy bed!

  • Nidhi P.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2025

    Stayed Feb 23, 2025

    Was a beautiful cabin, location was great I was able to see northern lights on one of the says it was gorgeous host is awesome very friendly and helpful stay was great!! Must recommend

  • Melissa G.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2025

    Stayed Feb 15, 2025

    The property was beautiful blanketed with snow. The cabin precious and the bed was so comfortable! Our stay and the entire trip was amazing! Heather and Gary answered any question we had but allowing all privacy!

  • Paul J.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2025

    Stayed Jan 23, 2025

    Great stay.

  • Linda V.

    Submitted Jan 25, 2025

    Stayed Jan 15, 2025

    I rented this log cabin for myself and a family member to experience Fairbanks in the cold snowy winter. It was truly a perfect spot for us, we loved the warm cozy cabin, it had everything we needed to come home to after exploring Fairbanks. Comfortable beds and great heated floors. If there was anything we could find a minor fault with it would be the slow wifi, perhaps a booster is needed. Needless to say, I look forward to returning, on a lucky night you can view the northern lights from just outside. Highly recommend!

  • Dana D.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2025

    Stayed Jan 3, 2025

    I had a wonderful stay at this cabin. It is charming and spacious, with everything I needed. It was the perfect weekend getaway. Checking in and out and communicating with the host were all great.

  • Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    Well located outside of town, convenient access to town and food.

  • Submitted Nov 30, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    This is such a lovely place to stay! We visited in the winter, hoping to see the northern lights, and the location was perfect—peaceful and away from the city, yet not too far. The cabin is incredibly cozy, with warm wood floors that feel absolutely wonderful during the cold winter months. The place was very clean and cozy, and the owner was extremely helpful and supportive. We’d love to come back and stay here in the summer to experience Alaska in a different season!

  • Kevin H.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 9, 2024

    Great location close to town yet very peaceful and remote. The river is so close i bet its great in the summer as well as winter. So many things to see and do in the area.

  • Shery W.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    We weren’t expecting the cabin to be located so close to the owner’s house. We thought we’d be more isolated. However, the place was just perfect for what we wanted and needed.

  • Margaret K.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    It is a beautiful log cabin on property along the Chena River. Location was great, we were within 1/2 drive to almost everywhere we wanted to go explore. It was cozy, loved the decks and despite being right next to another cabin, it was very private. Loved staying here.

  • Richard O.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    Great little place to stay! Everything was clean and comfortable. We had a quick stay in North Pole and this place was the perfect location for us. The price was great. Thanks for the hospitality!

  • Gil C.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    Very cute cabin in a beautiful location right on the Chena river!

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$243+
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