Alaska Heritage House

Thank you Jill and Scott for a wonderful stay! We had 6 great nights/days and I recommend staying at this place if you are ever visiting Fairbanks. I really appreciated the time Jill and Scott spent with us over breakfast telling us about the history of Fairbanks and giving us tips about what to do and where to go for dinner. I loved hearing about the history of the house and looking at all the black and white photos from over 100 years ago. Thank you for making it one of the best vacations we've ever had!

This review is 5 stars only because we had Margo. Margo is an employee, she doesn’t own this B&B and she may or may not be there when you book it, so I would say this is a review qualifier. Margo was amazing, cooked the best breakfasts, provided all the information we needed, offered to drive us around, she does above and beyond her job at this hotel. She even went to the store to buy us specific dishes for breakfast. Never had that before in any B&B. This is a historic house, almost like a museum, where every room is decorated with antiques and where you can learn a lot about the history of Fairbanks and Alaska just from going from room to room. It is really fascinating. The decor is not modern, the bathrooms are old, but that’s the whole point. There is no TV anywhere in the house, but then again, there wasn’t a TV back in 1916 when this house was built. I would also say that the heating system is amazing. The kitchen is part of the public space here, which is unusual for a B&B, and that’s because no one lives here. It’s fully stocked with snacks and drinks and everything you need. We got special treats for our stay in our room as well, which had a fully functioning kitchen for our own private stay. The piano hasn’t been tuned since the Raegan administration, but did I say the house is full of antiques? Location is perfect, 2 minutes walking distance from downtown Fairbanks. Parking is not an issue unless the place is packed in the summer, but we’re there in September. The main issue of concern for you if you plan to book this house is who owns it and who works there. You should check out if it’s the same as it was back in the summer of 2023. If it is - it’s a great deal. However, there is a major shortage of skilled labor in Fairbanks and so for example the rooms are not cleaned everyday, and if it gets any worse - not sure you’ll get freshly cooked breakfast either. (Margo is a friend of the owner, and not sure she’ll keep doing this next summer). To summarize, this is a little overpriced, but it’s worth the money if the level of service is what it should be. We loved spending time in this house, we loved checking all the rooms (most were vacant since this was September) and we loved the food Margo cooked for us. We would stay there again if she was there when we came.

We loved staying at this heritage house. Everything has been renovated carefully keeping its original construction and decor. The owner, Jill is an excellent hostess and the breakfast she cooks are great!! The room we stayed in was perfect for us but if you are tall and big, you may find the bed a too small. Otherwise, the experience staying here was wonderful.

We had an amazing time at the Heritage House. It was clean and so beautiful. Jill and Scott were wonderful and so helpful. Jill’s breakfast was delicious. I definitely recommend anyone staying in Fairbanks who doesn’t want to stay in a hotel and wants to be close to downtown this is the place to stay.

We stayed here at the end of a 3 week adventure all over Alaska, and it was a surprising jewel of a place. This house is unique, ornate, quirky, and beautiful. The host Margot was one of our favorite people on the entire trip, we still talk about her and the house. We want to return to Fairbanks just to return to the Heritage house :)

Best B&B stay of my life! Being from fairbanks I wasn't even aware this gem was located not 3 blocks from where I once lived! The hospitality was exquisite (as was the food) the house itself is beyond beautiful and the history was so rich to experience I will never recommend anywhere else to stay in the Fairbanks North Star Bourogh!

Absolutely amazing place to stay! Beautiful and historic. Jill and Scott went above and beyond. Breakfast every morning was delicious. Close to many Alaskan attractions. Perfect choice for our family's vacation.

We stayed 2 nights here & were very glad we chose this hotel. This heritage house is beautifully maintained, decorated, & furnished. It is like stepping back in time. The location is within easy walking distance of downtown. And Margot serves a wonderful breakfast, & her enthusiasm and cheerfulness genuinely add to the experience.

Yelpers near and far listen here and listen closely: you absolutely 100% want to stay at this incredible Bed and Breakfast known as Alaska Heritage House. My dad and I had the opportunity to stay here on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. We just needed a quick place to stay for one night in Fairbanks as we had another flight to Bettles the following morning. So, so many regrets - I wish we had at least two nights here! The place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places!!! How awesome! We stayed in the William Room ($131) which was on the first floor of this beautifully historic bed and breakfast located in the heart of Fairbanks. The manager (?), Melanie, greeted us and got us checked in for the night. We were able to make ourselves feel at home even with all of the antiques everywhere. I was truly amazed and got out my DSLR to take some more photos. We did our laundry every chance we got during our five-week trip so I was quite thankful Melanie allowed us to use the washer and dryer which were located in the basement. Although each room seemed to be booked, we actually didn't see many other guests during our short stay. Like I mentioned before, our stay was short and we had to leave to get back to the airport pretty early. Melanie was so gracious to accommodate us and still provide breakfast despite it being before the normal breakfast time - I really appreciate that! The pancakes, sausage, and fresh fruit were all incredible and I'm not just saying that - it was one of the best breakfasts of the entire trip! I'm going to let the pictures show how great this place is but I do want to note this is one of the oldest buildings in Alaska, built in the 1916s (I think) by a wealthy man to court a female to Fairbanks. It was sold a short while later to author Mary Lee Davis and has since changed owners upwards of 11 times. It's been restored and decorated to reflect the early 19th century. Check out the pictures but more importantly, book a stay here!

Beautiful and historic home. Very cozy and welcoming. The owners are lovely people who are very friendly and outgoing. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. It was our first experience staying at a Bed and Breakfast and it was an absolute amazing experience.

This honestly wasn't my first choice to stay in. I didn't wanna go for the usual hotels where the walls are the same, hallways are generic, and the people pass each other without saying hello. However the one I wanted was fully booked. Well they had one room available but the price was atrocious. However. How. Eh. Ver. Alaska B&B turned out to be the perfect choice. Smack dab in the middle of Fairbanks, everything is within a short drive. It was so easy to find places to eat, drive to neighboring towns for tours and activities, etc. The owners were very nice and accommodating. We arrived way too early prior to check in time but were ushered into our room for some much needed rest after our red eye. Breakfast is served every day between 7:30 - 9:30; there is no menu so what they have is what you'll get. They also have washer and dryer at the basement if you need to dry off some stuff after your Chena Hot Springs tour. As for security, you'll be given the pass code to enter the house anytime. Just make sure to lock it each time for security. The house is over 100 years old. It's got a lot of character. Definitely a nice step away from the usual hotel environment where you're just one of the passing occupants.

This bed-and-breakfast was a real disappointment for us. The owner was completely absent, never met him. I am assuming this is a new owner because when I read the reviews there was someone to greet and welcome and there was a hot breakfast included. We paid twice the amount that was listed in previous reviews and there was no hot breakfast and no one to greet us, Give recommendations, or a history of the place. I would not recommend staying here without asking a lot of questions first.

I can't believe my luck in getting a room here during AFN 2016! Well it was only for the first night of the entire conference but it was a great experience staying at this bed and breakfast. It's not just your typical place of lodging but a cozy and homey experience. A big part of that is due to Melanie. She is awesome and made my stay warm and inviting. I was only scheduled to stay for 1 night in the Williams Room and then shift over to Super 8 for the rest of my stay. I was set to arrive in Fairbanks around 10am on a Tuesday. Melanie called me on Monday to ask what time I was arriving because if after 10pm, they had a protocol to get into the building as it's usually locked and the owners don't stay onsite. I thought that was really nice because usually places will just expect their guests to read that type of fine-print when booking. When I arrived, 5 hours before check-in time, Melanie rushed to clean my room for me so that I could settle into my room earlier. In the meantime she told me to have a seat in the dining hall while I waited. I was amazed at all the antique and vintage things were in this historic place. Some shipped from Europe decades ago. The whole place was just beautiful and I could see why it is on the Historic Register. There were freshly made cinnamon rolls and round-the-clock candy and tea and coffee set out that I enjoyed. Melanie got me into my room around 11am which was again so nice of her. I really was expecting that I would leave my luggage and have to wander around town to kill some time before the typical check-in time of 3pm. This was great service going above and beyond. The Williams room was very cute and cozy. Sad that I didn't see that the TV was hidden in a cabinet in the wall but it didn't matter much as I didn't have time to watch it anyway. This room shared a bathroom with the Maids Room, and I didn't mind it for 1 night but the one complaint I have is that you have to constantly lock both the doors to the bathroom that enter into the 2 different rooms, and this lock was one of those metal sliding locks. So everytime someone went to the bathroom I could hear that metal clang on the door and it would wake me up. Usually I'm a pretty good sleeper but I'm more sensitive when I'm in new places. So just a heads up for those of you that are like me and stay in the Williams room. Other than that though, my stay was great. Breakfast was amazing. Melanie will make you whatever you want and ask you if you have food allergies. She made me waffles with a ton of fresh fruit, scrambled eggs and also offered me bacon (which I declined as not a big bacon fan). It was all delicious and she offered me seconds. Again, totally above and beyond. I love this place and would love to stay again if I ever am back in Fairbanks. Melanie will make you feel like you're at home-she's very friendly and helpful for all your questions.

We had a great stay at Alaska Heritage House. Perfect place to stay as a home away from home! Breakfast served daily as part of your stay. We woke up early specifically to eat the yummy food provided! Our host was so accommodating and nice! We received everything and anything we needed. It was really cool to learn the history of the property and a little history about the town of Fairbanks. Definitely would recommend staying here. Great value for the money.

What a great find! This wonderful B-N-B was awesome! The owner is wonderful, down to earth and will tell you the history of this very important home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The draft for the first constitution for the present day State of Alaska was written in this home!!! If you like being in a downtown location in walking distance to everything AND history, this home has it all!!

We stayed here in July 2021 in the Blanche Cascaden room. What a treat! This room was great: queen bed and a separate single bed on the other side. Plenty of space, and two comfortable chairs with a sitting table for us to enjoy at the end of our day. The owner Telsy is wonderful. Very warm and friendly, and she made us feel right at home. She was able to provide a wonderful breakfast that met our dietary needs, and she gave us all the "insider tips" to Fairbanks. Truly a perfect host! I would definitely stay here again when I return to Fairbanks!

We were so lucky we couldn't find any other accommodations in Fairbanks at the last minute, because this was the best place we stayed during our trip. Everything in the house is special- everything tells a story. There is so much history. The house is also so well preserved, with most of the original furniture that you can actually sit on! The rooms- we stayed in two (our own scheduling fault)- are super clean, nicely decorated (period) with historical photos and items pertaining to Alaskan history- or the house itself. Both the owner and staff were wonderful hosts. They were both so accommodating to all our requests. We also enjoyed breakfast with other guests- we stayed about two hours at the dining table. We loved our stay here- thank you!

Must must must place to stay at...I visited Fairbanks in Thanksgivings for 4 days and I had the best experience.Telsie (owner) herself prepared amazing thanksgiving dinner for all the guest and I used to wake up specially in the morning to eat Melanie's cooked breakfast. This house is 100 years old and the antique decor is well maintained.

My stay at Alaska Heritage B&B was one of the best travel experiences I have had. As a history lover, it was so fun to see how each room kept with the theme and time period of the person it was named for. Bed was comfortable and bathroom was spacious with abundant hot water. Telsie (the inkeeper) was very kind and an amazing cook! Breakfasts here should not be missed. She also had great suggestions for a tourist new to Alaska. 10/10 will be staying here again! Blanche Cascaden Room is bright and perfect for a solo traveler, couple, or couple with one child.

I had a outstanding experience the staff and the house were beyond expectations the decor and attention to detail was excellent I highly recommend this B&B

The hotel definitely lives up to its name, and offered a glimpse into what Fairbanks was like in earlier times. The Garden Room was very comfortable & full of character. The breakfast was simple but perfect, and the service was attentive and warm. We had to take an early flight out, leaving well before breakfast hours. When Melanie heard that, she made an packed a lovely to-to breakfast which was much appreciated. Highly recommended!

This is a wonderful bed and breakfast! The couple running it are kind and very accommodating! My room is clean, quaint and comfortable. I love the feel of this place, almost old southern. I'm 3000 miles from home but I feel much better now that I am here! Free books to read while you are staying & breakfast in the morning. Also- Mable the 4 year old pup that welcomes you shows the best manners. She is crashed out on the bed with me as we speak. I love it here! 5 Stars!!!

Wonderful Bed & Breakfast. I happened to stay at the Alaska Heritage House on Thanksgiving Day, and to my surprise the owners hosted a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner inviting both their friends and all of the hotel guests. I would give the Alaska Heritage House a million stars if yelp would let me for including me in their Thanksgiving celebrations and making me miss my home and family just a little less this year. I will definitely stay at this B&B whenever in Fairbanks and I'm sure you will enjoy your time in Fairbanks all the more if you do as well. A+.

Great B and B. 100 year plus house lovingly restored. Excellent bed, breakfast, and location! Great staff. Highly recommended.

Stayed here for about three weeks with a coworker of mine while working in Fairbanks. From the incredibly inviting hosts, the delicious breakfasts, and cozy accommodations, the experience I had staying at the Alaska Heritage House has become my standard for a good B&B. I went to work stuffed every morning and do not regret getting to know the other guests. We sat around the breakfast table sharing stories and things to do in Fairbanks! I quickly felt like a local. And I cannot thank them enough for the wonderful time that I had. I can't wait to come back with my husband!

This is an incredibly beautiful, historic, well maintained house. I was blown away when I entered it and only wished I had more than one night to stay. It was like taking a step back in time. We stayed a few weeks ago and I booked it just a month prior. I actually wasn't looking specifically for a B&B but it came up listed with available hotels when I did a search. I was shocked at how inexpensive it was and I immediately booked it, thankful there were actually vacancies. So glad I did! We had a blast, even if only one night. And it was walking (even in the dead of winter) distance to some amazing Thai food at the Noodle House. Breakfast at the Alaska Heritage House was also delicious! I highly recommend!

Beautiful 1916 house furnished with pieces of the period. All of the rooms on the first and second floors were beautiful. I would not recommend the garden room, which is adjacent to the house and used to be the garage. That could use some re-doing. In addition to breakfast, there is always a freshly made cake for guests, as well as candy, pretzels filled with peanut butter, tea and coffee available all day and night. Melanie was our hostess and she is wonderful. Friendly without being to talkative, helpful and lovely. She also makes a delicious breakfast. We also met Gustavo, who is a charming young man and who made us hot chocolate the evening we arrived.

My husband and I stayed here for our ten day honeymoon, best decision we ever made. The Alaska Heritage House is by far the best B&B I have ever stayed at, and I have traveled through Europe by B&B's alone. The house is full of history and character, the daily breakfast is always warm and delicious!, and finally the owner Telsie is amazingly wonderful. We were waited on and the staff was extremely accommodating, if you give enough notice you can even have a breakfast to go. The beds are comfortable, rooms are beautiful, free wifi, and is within walking distance to downtown. This place is amazing we can't wait to come back!

Great folks, great place, great breakfast. Also, best B&B in Fairbanks for location - walking distance to downtown.

We stayed here for Christmas. Valerie was super helpful and nice. The room is comfortable. The location is good.

Excellent "homey" place to stay in Fairbanks, where you are in a neighborhood and can feel like a local. Downtown shops & restaurants are a short walk, which includes a portion along the river where you an enjoy the artistic wrought iron fence work. Van and/or Mary prepare a delicious breakfast...sourdough waffles were my favorite, and the crispy pancetta was a nice alternative to bacon. Van has a nice cake out every afternoon, and there are apples/oranges for the taking. Like many B&Bs, the rooms are variable, with interesting bathrooms. We had two different ones during our divided stay, and both had fun cast iron tubs with beautiful brass hardware. Everything was clean & comfortable, and it was a treat to have a pup like Mable to greet you.

My family and I stayed in the Bunker room the week of the Summer Solstice 2014. It was an easy walk from the Alaska Heritage House to downtown to enjoy the Chenya River and the Festival. The owner prepared delicious breakfasts each morning, far better and far more then I ever prepare for my family at home. She was a great source of knowledge about activities and suggested several things to see that we hadn't found in our research. We felt like we were at someone's home as a guest, not the impersonal feel of a hotel. And she has a darling long haired Dauchsand named Mabel who loved to be petted and filled in for my dogs left aft home during our sojourn to Alaska.

Late reviewing, I stayed here in December 2015 right before Christmas, and after 4 nights in a state public use cabin I was delighted by everything offered. The host was wonderful and a joy to talk to, the food was excellent, and the ambiance of the place was sublime--cinematic in a way. I would have loved to have stayed longer, one night wasn't enough, I'll be back.

What a great piece of heritage! the accomidations were perfect. food was good. Its clean. Its in walking distance to various things. Van was amazing and has excellent stories. The various other guests makes it interesting. I was there for a week and really missed it when i got home.

A fabulous place: very knowledgeable and helpful hosts; beautiful, warm home with fascinating history; interesting and meaningful decorations; centrally located. I would definitely want to stay here again if I return to Fairbanks.