Charming Country Cottage close to redwoods, Coast, and other Attractions

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Deluxe memory foam queen size bed on the ground floor.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Fortuna, CA

Eel River19 min walk
Bear River Casino5 min drive
Humboldt County Fairgrounds11 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Main Floor

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Sleeping LOFT

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Studio Bedroom and sleeping loft

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

The Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This little private Ranch Cottage is a charmer! Freeway close on a dead end country road you’ll find a lovely farm setting with friendly animals nearby. This studio has a sleeping loft as well, with air mattress and twin futon for sleeping options. Ground floor has a deluxe queen bed, fold out futon, complete kitchen, free WiFi, flat screen tv, full bathroom, and a cedar deck with lounge chairs, swing seat, and a charcoal grill.

Property manager

Pamela Lane

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Cannot chase farm animals. Partially fenced yard

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is ok in the outside spaces of the Cottage

Important information

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Eel River, while Fortuna Depot Museum and Ferndale Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Loleta Cheese Factory and Humboldt County Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fortuna, CA

What's nearby

Eel River - 19 min walk
Fortuna City Hall - 3 min drive
Bear River Casino - 5 min drive
Rohner Park - 5 min drive
Humboldt County Fairgrounds - 11 min drive

Getting around

Eureka Station - 20 min drive
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Campton Heights Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Redwood Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪Bear River Casino Resort - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Trish's Out Of The Way - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Country Cottage close to redwoods, Coast, and other Attractions pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Country Cottage close to redwoods, Coast, and other Attractions?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Country Cottage close to redwoods, Coast, and other Attractions?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Country Cottage close to redwoods, Coast, and other Attractions located?

This family-friendly Fortuna guesthouse is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Eel River and Rohner Park. Fortuna Depot Museum and Loleta Cheese Factory are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded and Charming

This was exactly what we were looking for in a getaway. It’s off the “beaten path” so-to-speak, and it was very cozy and welcoming. Waking up to the alpacas and chickens was a real treat, and the fresh eggs were amazing! Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a homey, relaxing getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

13 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent little place

This is a great choice especially for animal lovers. It was fully appointed with everything you could think of. I highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

30 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seeing the redwoods

Great, quiet getaway. Fun to talk to the alpacas and watch the chickens and ducks. Short drive to the redwoods. Owner was very responsive via text when we needed something.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H., Crescent City California

13 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Birthday Getway

We loved the cozy cottage it was exactly what we where looking for.This morning we got to enjoy feeding the alpacas before leaving I would highly recommend this cozy little place

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

2 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy quiet cottage

My son and I really enjoyed our stay at that ranch cottage. My son especially enjoyed the alpacas and that may have been his favorite part of our whole vacation! Pam was very helpful and kind and the cottage was clean with every thing we needed, even extras! We will be back next time we come through!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cate T.

11 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, Cozy, Country Find!

I rented this for a couple nights to reward myself for finishing a tough course that lasted 4 months. Anyway, it was peaceful, quiet and the really well- equipped little kitchenette was a real bonus. The heater worked well which was great,, it got really cold for sure overnight. Pam is a responsive, very nice host. Be prepared to recycle what you can and NOT toss any food scraps out etc. Pam provides nice little containers for compost, which goes to her chickens, and recyclables. I'll keep this sweet location in mind for another visit some day. Fun country setting with the alpacas, geese, chickens right near the cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Elyse B.

21 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Super Cute

Not quite as described. Nice getaway. Great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

26 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Four day getaway weekend

This was the perfect place for us to stay while attending a dog agility trial in Ferndale. It was close by and we had a small kitchen to prepare lunches to take with us and dinner the evenings we did not dine out. The alpacas were a hoot! And a friend dropped by for a glass of wine and impressed us with her knowledge of chicken breeds. The bed was super comfy after a long day of competition running and the hosts provided a nice bottle of wine to celebrate the weekend’s events. Nice neighbors too!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sheila m.

8 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful & Healing

Perfect, relaxing, comfortable everything I needed was provided and some treats that was a very nice hospitable touch! I had amazing contact with Pam & she was pleasant & welcoming.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

sheila m.

1 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love. Love, love this Cottage!

The best place to relax. Safe, secure, cozy, private! I love this Alpaca Cottage! It is "MUST" stay experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan M., Sacramento, CA

27 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcome feeling

Thought and care was put into special items for guests. So.e microwave popcorn, firewood for the fire pit, and food for the alpacas. Wonderful to feed and watch the alpacas and the chickens, ducks and geese. The loft would be better for you get children. However my 22 yr old son slept up there, just had to watch his head. Overall we felt a welcome feeling and enjoyed our stay. I have already referred a couple of people.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

steve M., Wilmington, NC. USA

5 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quant small farm feel.

We could only stay one night but we had a delightful time. Feeding the animals and sitting around the fire pit in this rural context was relaxing. The room itself was clean and very adequate for us. We would stay here again. Very close to all the large Redwood attractions in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S., Louisville

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun little spot

Great little place to hangout!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

6 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alpacas and coziness!

We had a lovely short stay at Pam's ranch cottage. Everything was neat and clean and the amenities and extra touches were so thoughtful! Oddly, we didn't see any chickens (they may have been hiding in the hen house) although we certainly heard them (in a good way). That being said, we had a wonderful time feeding the adorable alpacas! The cottage was cozy, and a bit tight for 3 adults (ideally 2 adults and a bunch of kids up in the loft is probably most ideal), but we certainly made do and had a lovely time! Would definitely return. Thank you Pam!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel K.

29 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Charm

We enjoyed our getaway in Fortuna. The Ranch Cottage was cozy, the alpacas, chickens, ducks and geese almost at our doorstep were entertaining. The neighborhood was blissfully quiet.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

14 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Down-home adorable cottage

My two teens and I wanted variety for our VRBOs and this one was fun and unique. They enjoyed the loft and loved feeding the critters. The roosters were early alarm clocks. There were so many nice little touches that we appreciated.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen R., Redmond, USA

10 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We were just driving through and stayed one night. The atmosphere really made us wish we were staying longer!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

14 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Passing through

This was a very cute, clean place to stay with easy access to the redwoods

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

9 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Should not be listed as large enough for 4 adults....VERY small !! One nice bed but sleeping area in crawl space upstairs is perfect for 2 children but in no way large enough for adults.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn H.

8 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Beautiful cottage! Everything was exactly as described. Animals were fun for our kids. We hung out at the cottage in the morning and evening, but during the day we were out exploring the towns to the north. The loft was great for our kids and they loved having there own little area. We would definitely stay here again if we vacationed in the area again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad A., Laguna Beach, CA

13 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little farmhouse!

You’ll love it! Exactly as represented online. The Alpaca are soft and friendly. The geese are mean, but it’s not their fault, their geese. Note: the heaters and bed make for a cozy night, but farm animals make noises at night; bring your earplugs or noise app :)

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

7 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location to see nor-cal coast

We had a great stay. Was cozy and conveniently located to see the redwoods, beaches, and towns nearby.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean R., Port Orchard, WA

3 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great stay on the way home

Unique property located right off 101. We stayed here for 2 nights on our way home from San Diego and it was a great stop. The owner communicates clearly and frequently and clearly puts a great deal of care into the presentation of her property. Snacks, eggs, wine etc all waiting for you on arrival. The alpacas, ducks and chickens were a huge hit with our kids as well! Definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

30 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really wonderful gem near Eureka

Great property, comfortable stay in a clean, unique spot. Very clear that the owner takes pride in all aspects of the experience.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shelly P., Marina, USA

3 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Friendly/ Animal Friendly Farm Cottage

If you love animals this is the place for you! You are one with the alpacas, chickens, ducks, and geese. My two young kids 4 & 6, absolutely loved being steps away from the animals. They loved to feed them too. When we arrived there was a complimentary bottle of wine, farm fresh eggs, and individually packaged snacks! Plus bags of food for the chickens and alpacas. The alpacas are very friendly. They have a 3 week old baby and it was such an amazing experience. The cottage is so cute and upgraded. The kitchen is fully stocked for your needs. The queen size bed is very comfortable. The loft is accessible only by ladder. The ladder is very sturdy and anchored really well. The loft was perfect for my kids, but I did struggle to move around up there as an adult. It is a small space, but functional. If you do have small children under the age of 4 I would not recommend the loft. However there is a ottoman twin bed option down on the ground floor. Overall a wonderful place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Pamela Lane

I am a retired teacher and school administrator. I now work part time for my son, and enjoy my little acre in paradise. I grow vegetables, have a small onsite ceramics studio, and enjoy the geese, chickens, and alpacas.

Why they chose this property

One of the greatest features about this property is the private rural setting, yet we are located less than 1/4 mile for Highway 101. Just 10 minutes away from the spectacular Avenue of the Giants, historic Ferndale, Loleta Cheese Factory, The Botanical Gardens, and loads of hiking and biking trails. Several restaurants are just one or two minutes away, along with shopping. Set on an acre, our location is unique, located on a quiet dead end street on a hill. Complimentary snacks, water, coffee and tea are available to all guests. Those staying for two nights or more will be greeted by a complimentary bottle of wine and fresh eggs from our chickens in the fridge. Relax on the new cedar deck, grill up some food, or just enjoy the peaceful sound of the breeze in the tall trees as you relax into your vacation cottage! The farm animals are closely and enjoy our visitors. You'll enjoy your privacy, and all the comforts of home, including a very comfortable queen size bed, flat screen tv, and free wifi.

What makes this property unique

Savory snacks, bottled water, a variety of teas and coffee await you. When you stay two or more nights, enjoy a bottle of complimentary California red wine and fresh laid eggs for you to cook up for a meal. Feed the chickens and geese some chicken scratch. You are a short walk from a beautiful part of the Eel River, in a quiet friendly neighborhood. Fortuna Cinema West on Main Street in Fortuna is remodeled into 6 theaters, but still has the feel of an old time movie theater. There is live theater in Ferndale, just 10 minutes away and also in Eureka, a quick 20 minutes north on Highway 101. Enjoy birds and other wildlife at the nearby wetlands sanctuary, or visit the Botanical Gardens near College of the Redwoods.