Title: LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4* AURORA viewing Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4\* AURORA viewing Cabin in North Pole with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41480000/41472200/41472191/8dfe728f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41480000/41472200/41472191/daf78b6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41480000/41472200/41472191/d2629d68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41480000/41472200/41472191/47ab8483.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41480000/41472200/41472191/6f495f1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Riverbend Cabins is your home away from home along the serene Chena River. Enjoy a private cabin with a balcony perfect for viewing the Aurora Borealis or midnight sun, and revel in peaceful nights. With a fully equipped kitchen, cozy living room, and adjoined dining area, you'll feel right at ease. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4\* AURORA viewing 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 share a 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 steps to reach entrance - Handrails in stairways - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is permitted on outside deck ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Local artist showcase - Water dispenser ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33496800/33496716/0728675d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### North Pole Cabin Retreat North Pole - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 141 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=33496716&PinnedHotelID=33496716&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95920000/95915200/95915103/w1006h683x9y0-b6f3d179.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Northern Lights Escape: Authentic Log Cabin with Private Sauna Experience North Pole - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 27 reviews £156 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=95915103&PinnedHotelID=95915103&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104020000/104011500/104011409/79cf2024.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Birch Tree Cottage North Pole - Kitchen - Parking available - Toys/games - Microwave 10 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=104011409&PinnedHotelID=104011409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63690000/63685100/63685033/277e7e82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Property near Pioneer Park, Chena River, and the Carlson Center. 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 and a deadlock 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 is also known as Vrbo Property LOG Cabin on the Beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4 Aurora Viewing ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=64.84697,-147.40504&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:shyjKn%60ub%5B%3Fc%40%3Fc%40%3Fc%40%3Fe%40%40c%40%40c%40%40e%40%40c%40%40c%40Be%40%40c%40Bc%40%40e%40Bc%40Ba%40Bc%40Dc%40Ba%40Bc%40Ba%40Da%40Fc%40Da%40Da%40Da%40Da%40F_%40D%5DFa%40Fa%40F%5DF_%40F_%40H_%40F%5DF%5BH%5DH%5DH%5BH%5DH%5BH%5BHYJ%5BHWJ%5BHWJWJYJWJWJUJWLUJSLUJQLULQJQLQLSLQLMLOLMNOJONKNKLKLKNKLINKNGLGNGNELINENALENCNANCLANCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBNDL%40NDNHNDNFLHNHLFLHNJNJLJLJNJLNLNLLLNNLJPLRLPJPLPLTLPJTJRLVJTJTJVJVJXJVHVJZJXHXHXJZF%5CJZFZH%5CH%5CH%5EDXH%60%40H%5CD%5EF%5CF%60%40F%60%40F%5CD%5ED%60%40F%60%40D%60%40D%60%40Db%40D%60%40B%60%40Bb%40D%60%40Bb%40Bb%40B%60%40Bb%40Bd%40%40b%40Bb%40%40d%40%40b%40%40b%40%40d%40%40b%40%40b%40%3Fd%40%3Fb%40%3Fb%40%3Fb%40%3Fd%40%3Fb%40%3Fd%40%3Fb%40Ab%40Ab%40Ad%40Ab%40Ad%40Ab%40Cb%40Ab%40Cb%40Cd%40C%60%40Cb%40Cb%40E%60%40Cd%40C%5EE%60%40Eb%40E%60%40E%60%40G%60%40E%5EE%60%40G%5CG%60%40G%60%40G%5CE%5CI%5EI%5EEZI%5CI%5CI%5EGZKXG%5EKXIZIVKZKZIVKVKVKXKVKTKRMVKTKTMPMTMPKPMPMPKPONMNMLMNMNOJMJMJOJOJMFMHOHMFOHODOHODM%40ODOBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCMAOCOAOCMEOAOEMIOEOIMEOGOMMGOKMKMKOKOKKOOOMMMOMOMQMQMQKQMQMUKQMUKUMSKWKUKWKYKWKWIWK%5BIWK%5BI%5BIYI%5BI%5DI%5BI_%40I%5DGYG_%40I%5DGa%40G%5DG%5DGa%40Ga%40E%5DGa%40E_%40Ea%40Ea%40Ea%40Gc%40Ea%40C_%40Ce%40Ca%40Ec%40Cc%40Ca%40Ce%40Ac%40Cc%40Ac%40Cc%40Ae%40Ac%40Ae%40Ac%40Ac%40%3Fc%40%3Fe%40%3Fc%40%3Fe%40&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xejU3E1KxLBTbyUqqBbGUiE0iO0=) Fairbanks, AK #### What's nearby - Santa Claus House - 16 min drive - 10.1 miles - Fort Wainwright - 21 min drive - 13.3 miles - Fairbanks Ice Museum - 23 min drive - 14.3 miles - Pioneer Park - 25 min drive - 15.6 miles - University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 33 min drive - 17.0 miles #### Getting around - Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪12 Mile Road House - ‬13 min drive - ‪Little Richard's Family Diner - ‬13 min drive - ‪Mocha Moose - ‬12 min drive - ‪Aphs' Heavenly Brew - ‬11 min drive - ‪Badger Den - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4* AURORA viewing pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4* AURORA viewing? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4* AURORA viewing? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is LOG CABIN on the beautiful Chena River! Sleeps 4* AURORA viewing located? > Situated in North Pole, this cabin is steps from Chena River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Morning Star Park and North Pole Plaza. Santa Claus House and North Pole City Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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