Goldstream Cabins

This 16x20 log cabin with running water is in beautiful Goldstream Valley, just six miles from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and adjacent to bike, dog-mushing, and ski trails. This is a non-smoking, no pets cabin. Please visit the Rental Process page for rental details.

Features:

* 16x20 log cabin with large loft.

* Log joints are insulated and caulked. Floor, gable walls and roof are insulated with high-density, closed-cell, spray-in soy/urethane foam (R-35 frame gables; R-40 floor, and R-50 roof)

* Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) to optimize air quality.

* 92 percent efficient Monitor oil heater with 200 gallon fuel tank. Renters report using only about 200 gallons of fuel during winter.

* Triple-pane Northerm Low E, argon-filled windows, preferred by the Alaska Cold Climate Housing Research Center. Insulated fiberglass entry door.

 * Hot/cold water to kitchen sink, fed by 100 gallon water tank, pump/pressure tank, and four gallon instant water heater. Heat-traced and foam-insulated drain pipes. No messy slop buckets!

* A water tank for renter's vehicle is provided to pick up water from Water Wagon. A water transfer pump and hose is provided to transfer water into the cabin's water storage tank.

* Full size Energy Star appliances: electric ceramic burner range, refrigerator, microwave and through-wall range ventilation hood. Most lights are LED or CFL to lower your energy costs.

* Laminate floor downstairs, carpet upstairs.

* Hickory kitchen cabinets and laminate countertops.

* Wood slat window blinds.

* Excellent cell phone reception. Land line and Internet available.

* Smoke/CO2 detectors and fire extinguishers.

* Electric back-up wall heater that comes on should cabin temperature drop to 50 degrees.  (A useful feature should you forget to fill the oil tank.)

* Raised garden beds.

* Regularly pumped and cleaned outhouse septic tank.

* Private parking with winter plug-ins on timer.

* Located in a quiet, private neighborhood close to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and adjacent to ski, bike, and dog trails.

* Snowplowing and hardpack removal provided. Cabins are close to a main road, and four-wheel drive is generally not needed.

* Neighborhood is part of a Fire Service District and has EMS and police service.