Peaceful Escape to comfort and quiet in Big Lake

Family owned/ run, the Aurora Lights Cabins are studio cabins in a picturesque setting overlooking the Chugach Mountain Range of and backed up to protected wilderness land which hosts sandhill cranes in summer and moose year-round. Our uniquely designed cabin offers unique bear-themed decor, a queen-sized bed, bathroom, and a kitchenette with black-out curtains and blinds for relaxing sleep, even in the midnight sun. Perfect spot for a quiet stay and comfortable bed in the middle of your trip. The space In a nature-lover's haven, the Aurora Lights Cabins bear-themed clean, freestanding 400 sq. ft. cabin has a queen size bed, blackout curtains and blinds for a great sleep even in the midnight sun. There is air conditioning in summer (rare in Alaska) and heater in winter so you can control the temperature to your comfort. Cleanliness is important to us, so we follow AirBnB's 5 step cleaning process plus inspect our properties when cleaning is finished to offer you the best experience. The three freestanding cabins are in a row with about 10 feet between them. We have spacious parking for trailers and toys. Smoking or 420 outside (only) is fine with us. For travelers or tourists who plan to drive Fairbanks - Homer, we are a great half-way stop. Feel free to walk the property. Smoking or 420 outside (only) is fine with us. We have spacious parking for trailers and toys outside the gray fence. The parking area accommodates all your toys, and trailers so you can bring your 4-wheelers or snow machines to go out on the trails or your boat for some boating or fishing on Big Lake. Locally, we are located: * 2.6 miles/4.2 km to Three Bears Grocery, gas, or Shell convenience store * 2.9 miles to Floaters Pub (karaoke, live bands, food) . Floaters also has a family restaurant. * Enjoy a meal at Susitna Brewing (1.5 miles/2.4 k) which a a brewpub, restaurant, entertainment, etc. * Big Lake Family Restaurant (2.8 miles/4.5 km). * 2 coffee stands * 2 gas stations/convenience stores nearby * Good made-to-order pizza at the Shell convenience store. We are only 1.7 miles/ 2.7 km to your event at Sunset View Resort. Put your boat or jet ski in at Big Lake South Recreation Site which is 1.7 miles away. Kayak hop in at Fish Creek park 1.7 miles away. Tourists enjoy: * Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel, * Alaska Dogstead Mushing, * Big Lake Boat Rentals, and * Wakesurf Alaska for some summer fun time on the lake. We protect our dark night skies with lighting that is able to be reduced or hidden behind buildings so that, on clear nights, you may view stars, planets, and possibly the Aurora Borealis! For bragging rights in the winter, take a drive out onto the lake but stick to the plowed roads and follow the lake street signs. There are trails nearby for snow machining. Again, we have plenty of room for parking snow machine trailers and dog trucks for mushing. We are: * 193 miles (310 km) to Denali Park * 68 miles (109.4 km) to Talkeetna * 40 miles (64.4 km) to Hatcher Pass * 61 miles (98 km) south to Anchorage * 97 miles (156 km) to Girdwood * 185 miles (298 km) to Seward * 281 miles (252 km) to Homer * 30 miles to the Alaska State Fairgrounds. Dena'inaq ełnen'aq' gheshtnu ch'q'u yeshdu. [Dena'ina: I live and work on Dena’ina land.] Guest access Freestanding cabin all to yourself. Ample parking outside the gray fence (pull in at an angle). Feel free to walk the property or down the seldom-traveled road. There is a shared fire pit just for the cabins. Smoking or 420 outside (only) is fine with us. Other things to note * Alaska Nature guides in room * We have 4 older large dodd that roam the property. We take them in if requested. * Check-in is at 4:00 pm (early check-in possible upon request, if available) * Check-out is at 11:00 am (late check-out possible upon request, if available) * No smoking inside cabins. Smoking fee of $100 enforced if there are signs of smoking inside the cabin. If you smoke outside, please put your butts in a trash can. * No parties or events. * Please do not flush anything down the toilet but TP and human waste. * Mosquitos come and go in the summer and are sometimes called the Alaska State Bird! Plan accordingly.