Pleasant Acres Reindeer Ranch

Incredible stay- the place was cozy and warm, the perfect size for 2 people. We had amazing views of the northern lights all three nights of our stay and it was fun to walk around the property and spend time with the reindeer during the day. The owner was very helpful and responsive. If you’re looking for slow relaxing mornings and beautiful aurora filled nights, this is the place!

a week ago

We had an amazing stay at Pleasant Acres Reindeer Ranch for 8 nights at the end of November. Seeing the northern lights above our igloo right from our deck was unbelievable. It was so convenient to be able to set up our tripods right outside our door and take photos of the aurora and have access to all our amenities of our cozy place. Our igloo was warm, with a modern kitchen and bathroom that had everything we needed. There was excellent wifi connection, easy check in and check out. Kenny, the owner made sure driveway was plowed daily and was very helpful with some aurora and photography questions we had. He also notified us when it was the best time to see the aurora. It was also so cool to be able to see reindeer right in front of our igloo. There was no light pollution in the area but was close enough to Fairbanks for an easy day visit and we also were able to visit several other attractions in the area. Highly recommend pleasant acres when visiting the Fairbanks area.

2 months ago

This was such a fun experience! The stayed two nights and loved our stay. We were sent a code to let ourselves in upon check-in. The igloo had the heat going and was warm and welcoming upon our arrival. The owner is available via text with any questions. The doors to the igloo open up to the reindeer enclosure and we got to see feeding time. It is also dark out here so we did get the see the northern lights one night. So pretty! The location is close to Chena Hot Springs, Wagner's Pizza Bus, Two Rivers Restaurant. The igloo has a small kitchenette. We stopped and got some food and snacks in Fairbanks before heading out here, but there was some snacks available already, like popcorn, coffee, trail mix.

3 weeks ago

Warm and cozy accommodations during snowy days surrounded by reindeer. Simple stove heat kept room comfortable, while waiting for Aurora Borealis. Kitchenette setup provided an indoor dining area where one was able to enjoy quiet and serene scenes. Clean and well stocked amenities.

a month ago

This place was exactly what I was hoping for with one exception: would’ve benefitted from a little mini sofa or something to sit on comfortably inside besides the bed. Other than that, the place was peaceful, clean, great location, great service, and great view of the aurora once the clouds cleared for us! Watching the reindeer was peaceful as well. If you stay, I also definitely recommend booking some activities with the Chena Outdoor Collective nearby.!

3 days ago

We had a really great time here. We’ve also stayed at Borealis basecamp (a little fancier and a lot pricier), but we had just as good of a time here. Just note that the ceiling isn’t plexiglass here so you can watch the lights from bed, but everything was very comfortable. Watching all the reindeer with big personalities in front of the igloos was fun, it totally made our stay! The kitchen had everything you need to cook with and plenty of coffee. There’s a convenience store across the street for wine, liquor and food if you’re in a pinch. Thanks for a great time.

a month ago

Although the igloo was super-cute, the experience left much to be desired. The igloo accommodations are comfortable and the shower is heavenly. However, the floor gets super cold and snow/ice kept crashing to the deck since the igloo was warming up on the inside and melting the snow. We eventually got used to the sound, but the first few times really startled us. The advertisement for this place stated that aurora calls would be made - we never received a call. I was lucky enough to check outside to see if the aurora was out and noticed it. By the time my daughter was dressed to go outside, the lights were gone. The lights at this place were one of the specific reasons I booked this igloo since she was visiting from Georgia. Sadly, without the call to notify us they were out, we missed them. There is also not a large window that you can see the lights out of. The window is small and mostly covered with ice - so it was useless. They also advertise a walking path around the reindeer enclosure. What they don't tell you is that the path is not maintained and the snow was VERY deep. I, thankfully, had some snow shoes and we were able to walk around with those. But I noticed other guests struggling to walk in the deep snow. We would have walked longer, but the thick snow was a problem, even with the snowshoes. Finally, they advertise a french press, but don't note that there is no other option for coffee except for one small pack of instant coffee. My daughter didn't know how to use a french press and when she looked at a video to see how to make it, she determined we didn't have the time to make a cup of coffee. Even if we did, there were only two tiny coffee cups, and no to-go cups. A small Keurig would have gone a long way to making the morning better. Overall, this was a disappointing trip and absolutely not worth the $360/night fee. I do not recommend this place.

3 months ago

It was hard to imagine sleeping in an Igloo when I made this reservation, but it is even more fun than I anticipated. They are not ice, but feel unique and cozy. This place is 40 minutes from the Fairbanks airport in a gorgeous wooded area with Alaska reindeer in a clearing in front of your door. We saw the northern lights from our deck on the one night it didn't rain. Inside is a comfy bed and a kitchenette if you want to get groceries for breakfast or other meals. I would definitely recommend this unique place!

6 months ago