Alaska Heritage House

BED AND BREAKFASTS: AT YOUR SERVICE

Looking for a place to stay on a visit to Fairbanks? Need some extra room for an out-of-town guest? Four bed and breakfasts in downtown Fairbanks carry all the class and charm you want, at prices you can afford. The feel of these accommodations range from historic frontier days to country kitchen, and offer full breakfasts served hot at your convenience.

Alaska Heritage House
410 Cowles Street
(907)456-4100

“This is like staying in a museum. You get to taste Fairbanks society at the turn of the century.”
–Van Newstrom, Owner

Prices: $150-$195

Special Amenities: piano, WiFi, marble fireplace, handmade soaps, locally-sourced foods, laundry, bicycles, cable TV, close to central bus station, flexible arrival times.

A stay at the Alaska Heritage House is a lesson in early Fairbanks. Walk up the narrow wooden stairway and pass antique bed warmers used to heat the linens of its first residents. The building is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and was one of the city’s grandest homes when built in 1916. Slanted ceilings, bottom-clawed bathtubs, lace curtains, and handpainted wallpaper make the Heritage House the most elegant stay in Fairbanks. The owner, Van, has extensive knowledge of the home’s early history and a collection of first editions from an author who once lived there. Cuisine from all corners of the globe is served up at breakfast. Food grown in the yard or greenhouse will likely make it to your plate, and you’ll find handmade soaps waiting when you arrive.

Ah, Rose Marie Bed and Breakfast
302 Cowles Street
(907)456-2040

“These are 1920s houses- the kind of houses where you find nooks and crannies everywhere.”
–Chris Davis, Co-Owner

Prices: $65-$99

Special Amenities: picnic area, high speed internet, enclosed front porch, friendly dog, family rooms, luggage storage, complimentary snacks, trip planning, monthly rentals in winter.

Great service at Ah, Rose Marie B&B is a family affair. Owner John has worked with son, Chris, to run the bed and breakfast for many years. Now with a second house next door to the original, Chris is taking over the business with the aim of keeping it up with his father’s high standards. Rooms in two neighboring houses are available for rent, each built in the early 20th century and decked out with modern renovations that preserve the early homestead ambiance. John is particularly well-known for serving up huge breakfasts, and is a valuable resource for guests looking for local advice. Chris grew up with the bed and breakfast and looks forward to gradually acquiring the family business, which is named for his grandmother. Ah, Rose Marie is just a “hop, skip, and a jump” to downtown restaurants and shops.

All Seasons Bed and Breakfast
763 7^th Avenue
(907)458-6114

“We as innkeepers not only provide a place to sleep and a good breakfast, but we also have the knowledge of Alaska. People have a natural curiosity about our lives here.”
–Mary Richards, Innkeeper

Prices: $99-$215

Special Amenities: WiFi, laundry, common areas, luggage storage, trip planning, private baths, free local calls, computer access, lending library, cable TV, free parking with plug-ins.

All Seasons B&B Inn dwells in a cozy log building with a deeply carved birch tree and a sunroom for soaking in the summer rays. Rooms are themed by color and once served as living quarters for employees of the First Fairbanks Airport. The innkeeper, Mary, has many stories and a former column in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner dedicated to colorful experiences with guests. Each is paired with a recipe from her scrumptious breakfasts including egg puffs, apple oat muffins, cheese grits, glazed bacon, and spinach quiche. All Seasons is open year-round and Mary is happy to share the knowledge of Fairbanks she’s amassed over 34 years of life in the last frontier.

Minnie Street Bed and Breakfast
345 Minnie Street
(907)456-1802

“We try to make each person special. They haven’t come to just lay in a bed somewhere.”
–Marnie Hazelaar, Co-Owner

Prices: $129-$239

Special Amenities: WiFi, bathrobes, gift shop, lending library, cable TV, computer access, luggage storage, laundry, trip planning, ticket sales for community events, free parking, hammock. Suites- heated floors, Jacuzzi, electric fireplace, massage service.

Several growth spurts since its grand opening 21 years ago have made Minnie Street B&B into a collection of four homes that now cover an entire city block. Yet the owners, Lambert and Marnie Hazelaar. manage to retain all the charm and coziness of a homestay. Minnie Street is the perfect place for large family gatherings or parties with a long out-of-town guest list. Individual rooms are also available. Each room is named and decorated after an Alaskan flower. A wide outdoor deck is a favorite spot for dinner and parties. Suites (with Jacuzzi tubs and massage service) are available and each guest is entitled to amenities like WiFi, soft bathrobes, a four-course breakfast, and a lending library.

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Alaska Heritage House

ALASKA HERITAGE HOUSE

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Alaska Heritage House Bed & Breakfast

410 Cowles Street, 907.456.4100

The Alaska Heritage House Bed & Breakfast is open year-round with eight bedrooms elegantly appointed in the style of early Fairbanks (1903-1942). We are within walking distance of downtown shops, parks, restaurants, professional businesses and government centers. Our circa-1916 setting provides unique opportunity to experience the labors, lifestyles and literature of early Fairbanks with modern amenities such as: private bathrooms, cable TV, WiFi, mini-refrigerators and laundry. Our gourmet breakfasts feature local produce and products, homemade jams and jellys and recipes drawn from the owner’s global travels. Enjoy our smoke and pet-free environment and let us be one of the first to welcome you to Fairbanks. Open year-round. Open all hours.

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