Our Alaskan Yurt is
Just Short of Magic!

Our Yurt is a special bed and breakfast. After many years of welcoming guests, providing guided tutorials, and serving hot, homemade breakfasts, we have perfected the fine art of combining traditional Alaskan hospitality with the unique experience of exceptional glamping.

The natural beauty of this handmade round structure with a domed ceiling creates a feeling of relaxation and peacefulness. The Douglas fir lattice work walls and ceiling beams cascade down from a domed sky light intersected by the central location of a wood stove. This stove radiates heat in all directions while the sky light shares the auroras with you. Surrounding you in all directions are comfortable, cozy, furnishings specifically chosen and arranged by your host. This is all about why we do what we do.

All of this makes for a stay you will remember for a long time.

A Unique B & B

This Yurt has a unique history before becoming a B&B in 2015. Immediately it became an integral part of Just Short of Magic’s sled dog tour business often known as “the place to be”! 

Most importantly we are a traditional B&B in the sense that as business owners we personally greet our guests upon arrival, you are on our private property where we live with our team of Alaskan husky sled dogs, we welcome you to your yurt. With each guest we personally explain how to live here with ease and comfort. We guide guests through wood stove use with detailed instruction to make sure you will be warm and safe. We entertain all of your questions, give aurora viewing suggestions and recommendations. In the morning your host will deliver a hot, homemade breakfast.

We are quite sure you will find yourself right at home, with a whole new twist.

An Alaskan Sled Dog Experience

A stay in our yurt also offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of an Alaskan dog musher. During your stay, you are welcome to spend time with Eleanor feeding the sled dogs and visit with them in the dog yard. They are happy, loving dogs who were raised being handled by 100’s of guests so they will love having you visit.

As an Alaskan dog musher for 25 years, she has a wealth of knowledge about sled dogs and the sport of dog mushing. She welcomes your inquisitive spirit and will gladly answer all your questions.