House in California
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Enjoy the perfect luxurious rental that is literally steps to one of the cleanest rivers in the US, Smith River. Our Villa is located above the Crescent City fog bank by roughly six miles, with inland climate, located near the Smith River and steps away from Jedediah Smith State Park. Completely renovated with all the amenities of home: WiF, BBQ, hot tub, two large master suites, and sofa sleeper in living room. Pick your own fresh tomatoes and veggies from the yard. Enjoy our complimentary cruiser bikes, stand up paddle board, kayaks, and water toys.
Kids, babies and furry friends are all welcome!
Kids, babies and furry friends are all welcome!
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of California
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
I loved the aesthetic, cleanliness, quality, and variety of housewares. The mattresses, sofa and chairs are comfy too. What we loved the most was the kayaks, and inter tubes, we went down to the river twice and enjoyed it so much. The fireplace and hot tub was also a cherry on top. The shower water pressure was nice too. Water was filtered for the house so we drank sink water and it was good. We were happy to have s’mores supplied too! What a warm welcome! There was cooking sprays, oils, and some seasonings. I recommend bringing what you need. I would use this location again because it has the kayaks, tubes, and bikes and had all the comforts I could need. Also there was a crab pot, we used hot dogs and caught several which we let go due to size.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
This is one of the best vacation rentals I’ve ever had. Absolutely lovely property, perfect for exploring the northern redwoods. The kitchen had every single thing anyone might need. The outdoor fireplace and grilling pavilion was awesome! I honestly cannot say enough good things about Villa Au Contraire.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
The kitchen was set up so you could fix anything and the place was nice and clean. We did enjoy the hot tub and the fire pit too. It had a nice size fridge and freezer, washer, dryer and dishwasher. There were games and books too. I really enjoyed myself and I would definitely do it again. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to stay there!
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Where do I start? We were greeted with a basket with s'more supplies and a fire already set up and just needed us to light it. House was immaculate, and plenty of good quality linens. Towels for the hot tub and for the shower which was hot, which is a relief, since I hate running out of towels and using same ones for hot tub. Kitchen was shocked with all appliances, dishes, pots, pans, coffee maker was a single cup and full pot combo so bring your favorite coffee. We picked oranges and lemons in the front yard for our cocktails enjoyed by the fire pit, did I mention the wood? They left us enough wood to last for days. Along with fire starters and such! Water in both bathrooms was hot. Wifi was strong and easy to get on. It was too cold to use the stuff in garage but when I come back I am definitely using the bikes, wagon, kayak, and beach equipment available. And they had a pack and play and some sort of high chair available. And board games in the cabinet. The whole house was available, no weird locked rooms. We felt welcome and would definitely book again. Our host recommended two places to eat in town -both of them spot on and one I watched over 50 plus seals and sea lions while I enjoyed a very good fish and chips! One last thing I really liked was the local maps, books and local spots, all in the welcome basket which in the Redwood Forest was a game changer for us. Thank you for excellent time. We will be back!
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(18 Ratings)
"I loved the aesthetic, cleanliness, quality, and variety of housewares. The mattresses, sofa and chairs are comfy too. What we loved the most was the kayaks, and inter tubes, we went down to the rive..."
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