Cross A Swinging Bridge To Stay In Your Very Own Treehouse In Alaska
By Megan McDonald|Published April 28, 2020
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Megan McDonald
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
If you’re looking for somewhere magical to stay this summer, there’s a treehouse in Alaska located in the Fairbanks area that you need to visit. Hidden up in the trees, its only access a swinging bridge at the end of a flight of wooden stairs, this little spot is an oasis in the Alaskan forest.
If you're daydreaming about your upcoming summer adventures, this treehouse in Fairbanks deserves a spot on your list.
Located a mere 3.5 miles from both Fairbanks International Airport and the train station, this secluded spot feels like you're in the middle of the Alaskan wilderness. Close to all the activities in Fairbanks, you still retain a wonderful sense of hiding away.
After ascending a wooden staircase with hand-hewn trees as railings, you'll arrive at the famous swinging bridge.
Each part of the journey to this wonderful cabin builds the anticipation and wonder of your accommodations. As you pass over the swinging bridge, you'll feel like you're entering into another world!
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The cabin is a studio space, with one giant king bed.
The cabin has a relaxing front porch where you can sit and enjoy the breeze through the treetops. The porch wraps around three sides of the treehouse, offering you panoramic views of the beautiful forest that surrounds you.
Although the cabin doesn't come equipped with a bathroom, there is one nearby in the community bath and shower house.
The common areas are well thought out, with lots of lovely touches, like a fire pit for roasting marshmallows. There's also free WiFi on the property, even though it feels like a wilderness setting!
This treehouse is a part of Sven's Hostel Basecamp.
Rentals state at $100 per night, depending on which season you stay, and whether there are any fun events going on in the area that may drive the price up. Book early to take advantage of the best rates!
If you want an adventure, then staying in this treehouse next time you visit the Fairbanks area is a great way to have fun.
There are so many fun things to do in this area each summer, so create a list of all the great places to visit nearby.
You can make reservations for this wonderful cabin on Airbnb here. Have you visited this treehouse in Alaska before? What did you think? If you haven’t, would you put this on your travel list? Let us know in the comments below.
