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Igloo of Enlightenment

3.0 star property
Slopeside bed & breakfast with cross-country skiing
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
In-room dining
Free daily self-service breakfast

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Stovetop
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Stovetop
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Front of property

River House Hotel

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Microwave
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1)
The price is AU$451
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
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About the area

Map
5433 Paul John St, Bethel, AK, 99559

Getting around

  • Bethel, AK (BET) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baba Pizza & Sub - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Igloo of Enlightenment

Bed & breakfast in a rural location
Free self-service breakfast, a free food/drink shopping service and a free daily manager's reception are just a few of the amenities provided at Igloo of Enlightenment. With amenities such as ski-in/ski-out access and cross-country skiing, this bed & breakfast is a great place to hit the slopes. In addition to a terrace and shopping on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, access to a nearby health club and concierge services
  • A computer station, secured bike storage and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Private fenced gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 0.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 1-device limit

Property is also known as

Igloo of Enlightenment Bethel
Igloo of Enlightenment Bed & breakfast
Igloo of Enlightenment Bed & breakfast Bethel

Frequently asked questions

Is Igloo of Enlightenment pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Igloo of Enlightenment?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Igloo of Enlightenment?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Igloo of Enlightenment?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Igloo of Enlightenment located?

Situated near the airport this ski bed & breakfast is in Bethel.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 11 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Caution Igloo of Enlightenment Unresponsive
I did not stay at Igloo of Enlightenment because the host did not meet me per the booking instructions, also the host did not return my calls or provide alternate check-in instructions. Additionally, all hotels in the town were fully booked for the week and an alternative lodging was unavailable. As a result, I cancelled my Business trip and return home the same day cutting a three day trip to one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

USMS AK

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hosts go above & beyond
Hosts went above and beyond on everything. Really enjoyed my stay here. If i am ever in Bethel again and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scott and Jerry were great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Arthur

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay in Bethel
Scott and Gerry were very kind and accommodating. They took me around town and had lots of good ideas about where to eat or stay etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scott was very accommodating from the moment I booked online. He wanted to know what food I liked?! I mean who does that?! Just great. Such a cool experience to hear about the local aspects of Bethel as you are traveling. Also, the space is clean, homey (if that's a word?) and overall very comfortable. Scott makes you feel at home. Even picked me up and dropped me off at the airport. Overall, I would stay here again. I actually stopped back on my way from Mekoryuk and spent another night here. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020