Hillside Home - Steps from Redwood Hiking Trails!
About this house rental
Situated in Arcata, this attractive house for R 4,500 per night is a great choice for your next break. Guest reserving home must be 25 years or older, be staying at the property the entire time and will be considered the responsible party for this booking. Sorry but this is not a pet friendly home, no exceptions. Please note this home is currently for sale. We will do our best to ensure that guest stays are not interrupted by any showings. This spacious and comfortable 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is located on Arcata’s Park Ave. hillside offering gorgeous views of the Humboldt Bay and located just footsteps to Arcata Community Forest with miles of Redwood hiking and biking trails. Walking distance to HSU and less than a 5 minute drive to downtown Arcata makes Hillside Home a great launching pad for exploring all Arcata has to offer from groceries to breweries, shops, and Arcata’s Farmers Market. Arcata is a perfect location for a Redwood Coast getaway. It’s 15 miles south of the gorgeous beaches of Trinidad, 40 miles south of Redwood National Park, 50 miles north of the Avenue of the Giants, and 7 miles north of Old Town Eureka. Guests will love watching a Redwood coast sunset from one of two private decks! This home is perfect for gathering friends and family with ample space to hang out in this open floor plan with a living and dining room and separate den with a second dining table. This makes it fun for guests to spread out and watch t.v. in the living room, or sit quietly in the den/library and do a puzzle. This split level, mid-century modern home features 3 bedrooms (2 Kings and 1 Queen bed) each with its own 3 private full bathrooms. The first bedroom and bathroom are located downstairs offering privacy from the rest of the home. Head upstairs to enjoy the main living area, full kitchen, den/library, and other 2 bedrooms and bathrooms. Cooking is a dream in the fully stocked with Viking gas range, microwave, toaster, dishwasher and all the cookware needed to prepare a great locally sourced meal. Guests will also love barbecuing and dining outside beneath the Redwoods on the deck. Amenities include cable TV, high-speed internet, BBQ, 3 televisions, wood burning stove and washer/dryer. Bundles of firewood are not provided but can be purchased locally at grocery stores. *Please note, this home has "Ring", a security system with a front door, exterior camera and audio recording for homeowner security purposes only. Driveway offers 2 parking spaces only, garage parking unavailable. On street parking available.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Arcata, CA
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(63 Reviews)
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My group of 5 family members came to Arcata for a college graduation. This house worked out really well for our group.
5.0
My husband and our two adult children stayed here over the Thanksgiving holiday. We all agreed that the three beds we used were all exceptionally comfortable! Having a bathroom for each room was a bonus. We did more cooking than I might normally on a vacation and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The common spaces were cozy and the entire house was very clean. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
One of the nicest vrbos we’ve stayed in! Beautiful home with great layout, gorgeous mid century furniture, super comfortable beds. Kitchen is clean and well stocked, the deck is lovely and the backyard has its own redwood! The location is convenient to downtown and across the street from a redwood park. We didn’t want to leave!
5.0
Literally steps from the Arcata trails and close proximity to the other forests as well as the coast. The home is by far the BEST stocked VRBO we have stayed in. Our family of 5 was very comfortable here. The kitchen had everything needed to enjoy meals at home. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean and well kept. Many books, movies and board games for downtime, as well as 2 lovely outdoor patios to enjoy.
5.0
Loved our stay here for a week. Grew on us more each day. By the end it was actually kinda hard to leave. Very well equipped on all levels. Great oven/range and well supplied kitchen and amazing bbq patio under giant redwoods.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The decks and views were stunning and just what we needed to unwind. The home is comfortable with a warm inviting feel, the kitchen was nicely appointed, beds were very comfortable and relaxing by the wood fireplace was heaven!
Thank you to our hosts for opening your home to us. It felt like home indeed. I would definitely stay here again if I get back up to Northern CA.
5.0
Nice spot, Redwood park is right across the street and it’s also super close to downtown. Would stay again.
5.0
We stayed for a baseball tournament for our boys two nights, the kitchen was well stocked for any cooking needs, made the weekend easy, very accessible to town. Fantastic view and such a nice quiet neighborhood. There is limited parking, but we made it work out fine. Thank you to the owners for having such a great place on the market.
5.0
The three of us loved it this house and would love to stay here again. It’s nestled into the redwoods.
If the ground floor didn’t seem so moldy, it would be nice for another couple to stay in.
5.0
We were here for the weekend, scouting apartments in the area for a family member who will moving to Humboldt soon for a job with the University . What a beautiful, clean and well-appointed home in a peaceful , centrally located neighborhood. We even managed to squeeze in a couple of long walks in the forest across the street. Beds were very comfortable. Can’t wait to come back on a less hectic visit. Thank you for this gracious few days.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We booked the house to spend Thanksgiving weekend with our son. The kitchen is well-appointed- I made Thanksgiving dinner with no problem! The deck is gorgeous and the unseasonably warm sunny weather allowed us to watch the sunset every night. We also walked from the house to the Community Forest. We will definitely stay here again.
5.0
We were in town for just a couple of days for my daughter to visit Humboldt. Unlike many sparsely-adorned rentals, this home is extraordinarily cozy and welcoming. Some might say the decor is dated (there was a VCR and landline), but to me, it felt like staying at Grandma's house! The layout is also great. It was perfect for the six of us. And the yard ... OMG! That's the best part. There are two decks, one nestled under a grove of giant redwoods (you could probably sit out there in the rain and not get wet) and another overlooking the ocean. The location is perfect too. It's basically across the street from redwood forest hiking trails and it's just a 15 min walk (through the forest) to campus. If my daughter ends up going to school at Humboldt, we will definitely rent this place again. Highly recommended!
5.0
This house worked perfectly for our family. Not only is the location convenient to shops, restaurants and Humboldt County attractions, but it was spacious and decorated with interesting art, plants and MCM furniture. The kitchen was fully stocked. The only off-putting thing was the mildew smell that greets you upon entering the home.
5.0
Great location to explore Trinidad, Prairie Creek State Park, Arcata marsh, Humboldt wildlife reserve. Restaurants are close downtown. The neighbors chimney is right at the front living room window, there is an air purifier in the home, we greatly appreciated that as we used it to clear the smoke
5.0
The properly was beautiful and very clean! Had all the amenities one could want in a rental house. Backyard is beautiful with an impressive tree with sitting area underneath it.
5.0
Me and my wife stayed over labor day weekend and we loved it. House was a bit dated but very clean and great location to a lot of hiking trails. 10 minutes driving to Eureka,40 minutes to redwood national park. We loved how there was a giant redwood tree out behind the back of the house that you could sit next to while grilling out! It definitely set the tone for the area. My wife also loved how they labeled all drawers,and cabinets in the kitchen with just about everything needed to cook with. We will definitely be coming back!
5.0
We are a group of three adult brothers and wives who get together every three years to reconnect. This was a great location for things to do and to also have time to catch up on what's happening in our lives. We wish we could have stayed longer than three nights.
5.0
Unassuming from the outside this house packs a lot. Three good-sized bedrooms, three bathrooms, and lots of little nooks and social spaces. It seems to span many time periods with encyclopedias from the 60s, a library across the last century, CDs and DVD, but also modern and fast wireless and cable.
Delightful outside spaces too.
5.0
Great Visit!
We really enjoyed our time at the house! We lived the comfort of the home ans being among the redwoods! The kitchen served us well Ans the outdoor patios were great!
5.0
Hillside Hotel
Good location for us & for what we planned to do. Walking distance to plaza & college. Close to Redwood Park.
5.0
Wonderful Location Perfect Abode BIG TREE
One of the best that Jane and I have been lucky enough to share in. The amenities and the layout of the beautiful home were ideal for 2 couples to be comfortable in. The location between 2 amazing Redwood Forest World renowned destinations and the Aracta Park woods at the doorstep was really ideal!
5.0
Great Getaway in Arcata
Loads of room besides the 3 bedrooms--2 sitting areas and a full laundry room. 2 beautiful decks allow for sitting out and enjoying the wonderful environment. Also very conveniently located to Arcata city center, Cal Poly Humboldt campus and access to US 101.
5.0
We had a very pleasant stay.
5.0
Nice property in the trees.
We had a very pleasant stay.
5.0
Absolutely lovely house on Fickle Hill. Beautiful view of the Bay an the Bottoms. Would love to stay here again.
5.0
Great house on the hill.
Absolutely lovely house on Fickle Hill. Beautiful view of the Bay an the Bottoms. Would love to stay here again.
5.0
Great place near a nice community forest
The house is cozy and clean. We were 3 couples and the 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms worked out well. The kitchen is well equipped
5.0
Exceptionally clean and very comfortable house. Good location to downtown and 101. Well equipped kitchen. It was just my husband and I do we didn’t use two bedrooms nor 3rd bathroom, but it was nice to have our own bathrooms!
5.0
Arcata getaway
Exceptionally clean and very comfortable house. Good location to downtown and 101. Well equipped kitchen. It was just my husband and I do we didn’t use two bedrooms nor 3rd bathroom, but it was nice to have our own bathrooms!
3.0
Mixed Review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed in many VRBO properties and this one is one of the harder ones to review. It was a mixed bag. The house itself is great, has a lot of space and is located in a beautiful spot with lovely redwoods and small views of the water from the house. However, there were some cleanliness issues and smell issues that bothered us. The basement was so musty smelling that we avoided it except to wash some clothes. The guest bathroom shower ceiling has mold growing on it and there is no exhaust fan in the bathroom to remove steam from the shower, hence the mold. There was a giant spiderweb in the master bedroom behind the dresser we had to remove. The whole house has a funky musty smell and upon arriving home from our trip we realized all our clothes smell like that and have to be rewashed. Now, the house was a great basecamp for exploring the northern coast and the redwoods. The kitchen was fabulously stocked for cooking, which we did. We also watched some movies in the living room, which was a very nice area to hang out and relax. The house could use some sprucing up and updating. It very much looks like a house that the owners have passed away and they just left the house exactly like it was and rented it for a VRBO. A little offputting and I would not recommend it nor return.
5.0
Best Vacation Home Rental Experience
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Staying at Hillside Home was a great experience! We wanted to tour the redwoods, and the location was perfect to go either north or south to explore. And it turned out that access to the Arcata Community Forest is just up the street - within walking distance! The house was very comfortable, very clean, and the kitchen was very well stocked. The beds were also extremely comfortable. I was concerned that there might be road noise, but it was minor. The layout of the home was fantastic, allowing us to be together or providing separation when desired. The two decks were a nice addition - the one off the master bedroom has a nice view of Humboldt Bay/Samoa Channel, and the other deck (off the dining room area) has a huge redwood and a grill that was perfect for cooking steaks one night. We went to Fiesta Grill and Cantina for great Mexican food and T's North for breakfast a couple of times. We visited the Samoa Cookhouse for a very enjoyable lunch. We also treated ourselves to dinner at Moonestone Grill, which had a fantastic view and good food, but is a bit pricy! We would definitely stay here again, and would recommend this home without reservation!
5.0
Great Location, Beautiful Outdoors
We love visiting Arcata and all it has to offer and this is a very nice house, quite convenient to both town and the forest. The outdoors is so nice – deck space is great with a beautiful redwood shading one and a lovely view of the Bay from the other. The beds were comfortable, bathrooms very clean and comfortable and the kitchen was well enough stocked to cook a couple of times. Nice to have tivo to be able to catch some sports, news or other tv during down times. The hosts were very helpful – I had lost the email with instructions and they got back to me with a duplicate right away. Also felt very comfortable that the house was very clean and all COVID protocols were fully adhered to. I would love to stay here again.
5.0
Loved our short stay, will have to stay longer next time. Home was clean and comfortable.
4.0
Great location beautiful environment
Super personal house. Easy location to get to where we needed to go. Decks were great! Heat, ambiance, trees.. charming and comfy. Missed some emails and could have had better communication.. but it was quickly rectified. The house could use a little updating, so far as what’s available to use in the kitchen. Otherwise, we didn’t care because we’re simple and vintage as it is. So even if there were compromises, we easily made do and figured it out.
5.0
Fully enjoyed the very comfortable home. The Arcata community forest is incredible and I could easily spend a few days just walking the trails just across the street.
5.0
Lovely Location
Loved our short stay, will have to stay longer next time. Home was clean and comfortable.
5.0
Thank you for sharing your home. It fit us perfectly! It was super clean. Plenty of towels. Near everything we wanted to do.
5.0
Wonderful house surrounded by redwoods
Thank you for sharing your home. It fit us perfectly! It was super clean. Plenty of towels. Near everything we wanted to do.
5.0
Trip down memory lane
Fully enjoyed the very comfortable home. The Arcata community forest is incredible and I could easily spend a few days just walking the trails just across the street.
3.0
Not exactly where we hoped
Pros
Close to great hiking
Everything we needed was supplied
TV has Tivo
Cons
The town is depressing, stores (that still exist) are closed Monday and Tuesday
Large homeless population
View of bay is pretty far
Busy street
Shower curtain in master bath is rusty
Vanity is really high for washing.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Arcata?
The average price for a rental in Arcata is R 2,663 per night. This rental is R 1,837 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hillside Home - Steps from Redwood Hiking Trails!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hillside Home - Steps from Redwood Hiking Trails! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hillside Home - Steps from Redwood Hiking Trails!?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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