The Overlook at Cleary Summit

10 STARS! This was best part of my Alaska vacation! Breakfast was a great healthy start to the day and the Host was informative about the area. The views were amazing from the deck in the day or the bed at night! We watched the Northern Lights from our bed! I cannot say enough great things about this place. An absolute gem of a find!!! We will return.

This place is amazing! It rained so much, we didn’t get to see the Northern Lights, but still enjoyed the views and the room. Breakfast was provided and was pretty good. We would like to suggest that it be a little more organized and options would be available. All personnel were friendly and great to talk with. It is worth the price!

Our group stayed at The Overlook for 4 nights and for 3 of them we were blessed to be the only guests on property. Our host Ani was amazing, personable, and friendly. A tour owner herself, she took pride in making sure that we had everything we needed and we loved chatting with her every morning over breakfast about our previous days' adventures. Her perpetual sidekick Bandit was a true delight. The cabins were warm and cozy with heated floors and were well stocked with mugs, coffee, and tea, along with a small refrigerator. The showers were HOT (much appreciated after hours in the cold watching the lights) with ample water pressure. The beds were so comfortable and the adjustable base was really nice for laying in bed and watching the aurora dance across the sky. They're doing a lot of work on the lodge and adding a common/shared kitchen and lounge area for the cabins, which we are looking forward to enjoying the next time we come visit. They haven't really started advertising yet so their rates are incredibly reasonable, especially considering how new the property is and the views and compared to some other properties in the area. If you you are lucky enough to come across this little gem before the secret is out, we would highly recommend it!

The cabin was absolutely fantastic! The heating was perfect, the bed was not only super comfortable but even had a massage function. The overlook is an incredible spot to watch the aurora—we were lucky to catch a beautiful display! Even without the aurora, lying in bed and gazing at the stars was magical. It’s the perfect cozy place to stay warm while enjoying breathtaking views. Ben was amazing! He prepared a delicious homemade breakfast with scrambled eggs and ham, pancakes, and a variety of fresh fruits. I highly recommend staying at this cabin—it’s an unforgettable experience!

My wife and I had an incredible 4-night stay at The Overlook at Cleary Summit! This place is an absolute gem for anyone looking to experience the Northern Lights. The cabin was cozy, beautifully designed, and had breathtaking views. We woke up to the amazing view every morning and were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights in all their glory from the comfort of our own bed and the attached deck! It was incredible value if you visit Fairbanks for the northern lights… why pay for a cheap hotel and then pay for Northern Lights tours when you can just stay here and view the northern lights from your own bed! Ani, who was our host was so welcoming, kind and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. She was quick to reply with any questions we had leading up to our stay and made checking in a breeze as she texted us on our day of arrival with everything we needed. We definitely feel like we made a friend in Ani. The location was perfect for stargazing and just soaking up the beauty of the Alaskan landscape. If you’re looking for a peaceful, unforgettable getaway, I highly recommend The Overlook at Cleary Summit. A couple items of other items: * WiFi was good and reliable in the Cabin. * It’s a great place to unplug, recharge and just getaway from your daily grind. * Breakfast every morning was phenomenal including; yogurt, fresh fruit and granola, eggs, toast, sausage, hash browns, bacon, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, OJ. * Our stay was in February, if you are renting a car I strongly recommend renting a car with AWD. We rented through Turo to ensure we had a car with AWD and everything went super smooth. * Splurge for the cabin with a deck/balcony, it was definitely worth it! * Closes restaurant is 8 miles away in Fox. * The bed had a remote so you can change the angle of the bed depending if you want to sit up to view the Northern lights, or lye down. The bed also has a message feature. * Water was drinkable and water pressure was fine. * Toiletries and hair drier were provided. * Let them know in advance if you are celebrating something special during you stay, Ani was great in putting together a little something last minute to celebrate a birthday. * Pack your own entertainment as the only entertainment is the Northern Lights :) * The hosts rotate every few months so don’t worry if you see different hosts names mentioned.

Had a wonderful time here with a few friends. Good location, nice host, gorgeous view! If you like some personal space, the design will let you just lie on your bed and enjoy the beautiful northern light (without staying outside in a cold night!). If you like chatting with other travelers, there’s also a shared villa where you can go and enjoy time with folks on the trip.

The Overlook is by far the best living experience I had during my entire trip to Alaska. I also stayed at Basecamp and Aurora Villa, but none of them can compare to The Overlook. The cabin is incredibly cozy with breathtaking views, the bed is super comfortable, and the shower is hot and strong. It’s hard to find a single thing to dislike about this place. And our host, Ani, is so sweet and kind! She definitely adds so much to the experience of staying at The Overlook. Her stories as a world traveler are truly inspiring. Thank you, Ani, for being such a kind and open-minded person!

We loved our stay at The Overlook at Cleary Summit. Cabin was beautiful and very clean. Hosts were super nice. Incredible views from the deck and glass dome…felt very lucky to see the aurora. Definitely want to stay here again!

spent three wonderful evenings here. Off-season stay and selected site for proximity to our road trips to Circle and Manley Hot Springs. Almost 20 miles to Fairbanks so you need to bring your own food. This is a purpose built unit for Aurora viewing so the summer sunset and sunrise are in the north and tends to heat the unit. Curtains keep the sun out of our eyes. We were there when temperatures were 70 F or below so leaving doors open with mosquito netting in place kept unit comfortable in the night. Construction during day did not bother us. In our over 600 miles of driving we only saw a few other people. Definitely not a popular destination. Excellent kitchen facility in separate building.

I haven't stayed here but I am in the beginning phases of booking my trip and Jamie was a pleasure to work with

I can't speak highly enough about this place. What an extremely accommodating host. A+

Very glad I booked here! Wanted somewhere comfortable to watch the northern lights from and this was perfect, didn't even have to leave the warm cabin. Hosts were very friendly and accommodating.