A Taste of Alaska Lodge

Top notch experience. Perfect location. Superb setting. Amazing Aurora views. We stayed in the Log House which was clean, comfortable and contained all necessities. The hot tub was a wonderful bonus after outings in -30 degree temps. Kory, Debbie and all of the staff treated us like family (in a good way, lol). It is clearly evident they care about their guests and do everything in their power to help them enjoy their stay. There is a small, heated cabin on site in which to view the aurora in comfortable surroundings. However, there was no need to sit and wait, as it was manned each night by Kyle, who monitored data and sent out the signal when the northern lights become active. He was very enthusiastic and informative about the entire process. We were charmed. Breakfast each morning was fresh, hot, delicious, and contained a variety of selections for dietary preferences. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay for these reasons and more. We hope to return during the warmer months to explore even more of this fantastic area. We cannot speak highly enough about how wonderfully we were treated and highly recommend this as a place to stay.

I returned from a Gondwana Ecotours trip, Alaska: Northern Lights Adventure this past Sunday.. We stayed at the Taste of Alaska Lodge for the week. As you an see, I have rated this lodge 5 stars, Location is fantastic for Aurora viewing, Owners and staff are top notch and the food was great. The lodge. is very eclectic and charming. They are currently finishing up an 2nd lodge that looks great as well.

The photo should say it all. The garage vented into the living space. There was an 8x 11 to remind to tip the wait staff. 3 pages about the aurora borealis alarms but no info on the web page about breakfast and a tiny card hidden on the table about breakfast. We thus missed breakfast. When asked about it, no apologies, only a notice that breakfast hours were different the next day due to winter hours. When we said we couldn’t make it, not even an offer of a bagel to go.

How to rate this place? Location is beautiful, but our view was obstructed by trees/brush that could be trimmed. The Cottage was very functional. A lot of collectibles and antiques that were interesting but the furniture on which you sit—threadbare. The chairs with towels draped in the seats—really threadbare. Don’t lift those towels. ||Take note that Taste of Alaska is 15+ minutes from Fairbanks. Not a bad drive, but plan your days accordingly. No quick trips back to the hotel to drop off stuff.||Debbie was fantastic. She’s the reason for 4 stars. Good breakfast and great conversationalist. Thanks to her for advice, help and knowledge of Fairbanks.

We stayed at a Taste of Alaska for 6 nights with a northern lights tour group. It was a wonderful experience! The lodge itself was clean and comfortable, and the quirky decor was lots of fun. The owner's Mom, Debbie, was entertaining as well! The breakfasts were just fine, with lots of choice. Most importantly, the setting was great for Aurora viewing--and it was great to hear the "aurora alarm" in our room, put on our warm gear, and head out the door forspectacular viewing just a few feet from the lodge. We appreciated the provision of warm coats, boots, and crampons.

The Taste of Alaska Lodge was a very homey and unique place to stay. Debbie and Kory were very accommodating and fun to talk to. It was great hearing the stories they shared. We were there with a group trip (with Gondwana) and it was nice to see they had a strong partnership. The breakfasts were made fresh and varied day-to-day, which was nice. The dinner meals we had there were really good - especially the final night of the group trip! We really liked the singing alarm that would wake us up when the Northern Lights were starting their show. ||We were so excited to be able to extend our trip by an extra day in order to try one additional night of looking for the Northern Lights (which totally paid off!!). We highly recommend the Taste of Alaska Lodge for a nice getaway not to far from Fairbanks, but far enough to feel like you’re really in Alaska! You’ll be taken care of very well!

Debbie was a fantastic host. We stayed in the Spruce House, which was clean and comfortable in a very nice, private setting.

Fabulous!! Amazing!! Debbie and her staff are wonderful. Room was comfy and homey. Food was marvelous. Views were outstanding. The aurora viewing cabin was a welcome plus. Can't say enough good things about this lodge. It's a must stay in the Fairbanks area.