Hot Tub Aurora Nights in a Star-Shaped House

Catch the northern lights from the hot tub at Star Base, a star shaped one-of-kind home by Homestead Hideaways. This 4BR home sleeps 8, with a game room, igloo, outdoor firepit and vintage design touches. Guests rave about aurora hot tub nights, comfy beds, spotless space, and location: private but only 12 minutes to downtown. From aurora viewing on the balcony to family game nights in the game room, consider Star Base your mission control for an out-of-this-world Alaskan experience! The space Welcome to Star Base, a one-of-a-kind Fairbanks home that blends retro midcentury modern design with all the comforts today’s travelers crave. Built in the 1960s by architect Roger Cotting, Star Base's footprint takes the shape of a star, offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and space for up to 8 guests: perfect for families, groups, or aurora chasers. Star Base is more than a stay: it’s an experience. This home is filled with retro character, modern updates, and thoughtful touches that guests consistently rave about. ✨ Why Guests Love Star Base 🔥 Soaking under the northern lights in the hot tub 🎮 Vintage game room fun for kids and adults 🌠 Fireplace and cozy nooks for winter nights 🛌 Ultra-comfy beds with blackout curtains 🌌 Secluded, tree-lined lot just 12 min from downtown 🌟 Spacious yet quirky layout — perfect for groups At its heart is the kitchen with multiple wings swooping outward and notably featuring a retro sunken living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light, and warm, earthy materials that echo Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired design. Guests love how it feels both expansive and intimate: gather around the fireplace, play games on geometric midcentury West Elm and Crate & Barrel designer furnishings, or simply watch the northern lights dance across the sky from the comfort of the sofa. The rest of the home is designed for connection and play: 👉 A fully stocked kitchen and dining area ready for home-cooked meals 👉 A retro game room with vintage arcade consoles, records, games and puzzles for all ages 🎮 👉 A dedicated office nook with fast Wi-Fi for workcations or streaming ✨ 👉 Four stylish bedrooms with memory foam mattresses, blackout curtains, and cozy linens 🛌 Step outside and the magic of Alaska unfolds: a private hot tub under the stars, an aurora-viewing igloo, a crackling wood firepit for gathering on cold nights, and a birch tree-lined yard where moose often wander. At Star Base, we’ve thought through every way guests might want to experience the northern lights: whether that’s soaking in warmth, sitting fireside under the open sky, or reclining inside the dome with a mug of cocoa. It’s this variety of ways to connect with Alaska’s magic that sets Star Base apart from any other stay. Guests frequently call our outdoor space the highlight of their trip: the perfect blend of privacy and proximity. 📍 Location, Location 🌟 4 minutes from the University of Alaska Fairbanks 🌟 9 minutes from Fairbanks International Airport 🌟 11 minutes from Fairbanks Memorial Hospital 🌟 12 minutes from Downtown Fairbanks 🌟 28 minutes from North Pole and Santa’s Workshop 🌟 70 minutes from Chena Hot Springs 🌟 120 minutes from Denali National Park ⚡ Know Before You Book 🧻 Bathrooms: The home has 2 full bathrooms, one with a tub/shower combo and the other with a shower only. Both have been recently refreshed. 💧Water: Our home is on a well. We recently invested $25,000 in a top-to-bottom system upgrade — the water is safe, odorless, and delicious. A filtered reverse-osmosis tap is provided in the kitchen for drinking water. 🌡️Climate: Like most Alaska homes, there is no central AC. Summers are mild and fans are provided in each room. In winter, the fireplaces and the heating system keep the house toasty warm (guests even note how cozy it feels at –40°F). 🏡 Neighborhood: Star Base feels private on 1.7 acres and is surrounded by trees, but it is part of a quiet residential area. 🌠 Aurora: While many guests have seen the northern lights from the hot tub or balcony, it’s a natural wonder and cannot be guaranteed. Guest access Guests will have full access to the house and property with exception of the basement. Other things to note We have a wrap around driveway - that has egress with Rise Road and our neighbors. Parking is adjacent to the house. We do not have a garage for guest parking, but do have two exterior electric plugs for cars in cold weather conditions. We do not provide wood for the outdoor firepit, but it can easily be purchased at multiple grocery and hardware stores in Fairbanks.