Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Cozy Cottage , Great Kitchen, Short Walk to Cal Poly
This comfortable two bedroom cottage is efficiently tucked away in the back corner of a large lot on a country cul-de-sac affording the convenience of a 10 minute walk to town, a 7 minute walk to Cal Poly Humboldt, a 3 minute drive to 101 and the quiet privacy of a rolling rural road. The refurbished original wood floors bring a classic yet new golden beauty to every room. The updated kitchen with cherry wood cabinets and prosumer Bosch and Viking appliances brings equal delight to preparing quick small meals for one or two as it does to being the central gathering point serving up a banquet of varied dishes when entertaining a moderate crowd. Open the sliding glass door and you effectively extend the kitchen to include a propane grill, an additional table and chairs and a long deck allowing up to 20 people to bask in the beautiful summer weather at the same time. Steps at the end of the deck lead to a fully enclosed yard for your exclusive use during your stay so your furry family members can bask in the beautiful summer sun with you so do not feel left out. The driveway next to the cottage fits two cars comfortably. Should you have extra guests, street parking is free, convenient, readily available, and restricted only by your imagination (and common sense, of course. We still live in a civilized society). A washer and dryer are available on the premises as well as a pool table and well-equipped exercise room.
Property manager
Craig Klapman
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym
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Pets
Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Arcata
Arcata is home to this holiday home. Azalea State Natural Reserve and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels. Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum and Sequoia Park Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Arcata, CA
Getting around
Eureka Station - 14 min drive
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Dead Reckoning Tavern - 3 min drive
Familia Cafe In the Creamery District - 3 min drive
Arcata Pizza & Deli - 3 min drive
Don's Donuts Pizza & Deli - 2 min drive
Pho Hoang - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Cozy Cottage , Great Kitchen, Short Walk to Cal Poly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).
What time is check-in at Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Cozy Cottage , Great Kitchen, Short Walk to Cal Poly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Cozy Cottage , Great Kitchen, Short Walk to Cal Poly?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Cozy Cottage , Great Kitchen, Short Walk to Cal Poly located?
Situated in Arcata, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cal Poly Humboldt State University, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels. Arcata Theatre Lounge and Arcata Plaza are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
8.2
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed our stay but had to cut it short for personal reasons. We appreciated the personal touches provided by the owner, but would have liked more specific directions to get to the house, which was off the street in an alley with only a mailbox across the street to identify the house number. Very quiet neighborhood behind an elementary school, would stay there again.
Visited daughter who went to Humboldt and just got a new job in Arcata working under her degree. Had family and friends for dinner (wonderful stove) as after Thanksgiving, pre Christmas as she will be unable to come home for the holidays. Husband and daughter went crabbing. Good time had by all.
Shanon L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
JENNIFER
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The place had plenty of space. The heaters worked. It is sparse. Bring toilet paper, papers towels, soap, shampoo, hand towels, kitchen towels. Host did provide coffee. The beds were pretty comfortable. It's quiet.
JENNIFER
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Doug J.
28 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
To Rest Your Head
This was a good place to just come to in order to sleep but with the comfort of having your own space. Beds were hard but my Mom liked it & me & my wife did not. Plenty of space for the 3 of us for 2 days to actually only be there to sleep and go do our vacation stuff. There was a couple issues but the host took care of right away. One wasn't his fault the Internet which was great was just acting up the other was there were no towels or a bath matt as well as no TP but once notified he brought it right down & later his other partner brought down more for us. Craig was extremely nice and friendly and he even took the time helping me by giving me some tips on finding the cheaper places to get gas in the area. Overall it was a good stay and worth what we paid for the 2 nights we stayed.
Doug J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Stan H.
22 Nov 2024
Liked: Communication
Arcata weekend
The house could have presented better from the outside, but it was clean and well maintained on the inside. The landlord was very responsive to our request to gain wifi access.
Loved being close to campus. Nice park for doggie at the end of the street. Excellent appliances in kitchen. My only "needs improvement" was the yard...sadly, other visitors didn't bring dog poop bags.
Great place for pets. Fenced yard. Our dog was able to be in the house. Owner is super cool. Great kithchen, gas grill outside. We stayed a month and thoroughly enjoyed every day
Diane B.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Tarra
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The home was super clean. The pillows were really comfortable. The bedrooms had TVs and heaters. It was perfect for my family and dog.
The property is on the edge of town, down an alley that leads to several units. The neighbors were extremely nice. The house is nicely setup for traveling with dogs, with a small backyard. The inside is modest, comfortable and very cleam.
Everything we needed for a few days in Humboldt moving our son into school. The fenced yard was great for the dogs and the location was super convenient. Beds might use a topper but overall a decent spot if traveling with pups.
Park close by to run kids or pets. Spacious home with essentials. Bring your own kitchen towels and hand towels/wash cloths. Friendly and welcoming host. Hike Redwoods Park Trail
while there.
VRBO site not always functioning, so take photo of house info and check in and out process.
Did not feel safe - Rundown, Unkempt, and Smelled Bad
As we were driving the neighborhood trying to find our rental we noticed lots of random stuff in people's yards (oil cans, washing machines, old cars, etc) and lots of unkempt yards with trash. We drove behind a house to get to the unit. The carport is filled with random stuff and you can't park in it. It is partially closed with some planks of wood leaning against it. The yard was not enclosed (it had a small chair blocking part of the deck) The house seemed beat up and had a weird smell. The pictures do not show the entire property. It took us about 30 minutes after our arrival (at 8:00 PM) to finally get the code to unlock the door. After that we decided we didn't feel safe and we left to go find a hotel. This property is overly priced and falsely advertised. I don't think anyone would call it "quaint."
Mary M.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Michael P.
15 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The most uncomfortable furniture.
The fenced area for our dogs was good. Because we travel with them it was the very important. The kitchen was very nice and clean with pretty much everything you need to prepare any meals. The bedrooms were clean and the beds were adequate. Netflix and Hulu were available to watch which was nice. But the furniture in the living room was not comfortable at all and needs to be replaced. If you like to watch tv for more than 15 minutes or maybe just relax you will be very disappointed. Also, some of the amenities stated in the description were not there.
My wife and i (and our 3 dogs) stayed here while visiting our niece who in in school here. The place was perfect for us. It is close to everything and has a great fenced in yard for the pups. It is hard to find a nice place that allows 3 large dogs and we always appreciate when an owner allows for us to vacation with the whole family. Highly recommended.
We stayed here to visit different places to see the Redwoods. It was a great place to be. Close to the things we wanted to see.
Evan T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Nikki H.
9 Apr 2024
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Exploring Arcata
I had a wonderful time in Arcata at this property.
When I arrived, the property hadn't been cleaned, sheets hadn't been changed, but the property manager was on-site at the time and hustled to get it all squared away. I made my own bed and was shown where to get towels and the like. (I made my own bed because I *wanted to*.) Property manager said that he'd refund the cleaning fee ("at least", was the promise) due to my changing my own linens and that was generous; I didn't have to ask. My friend's dog was happy in the yard and my daughter and her roommates who attend CPH were able to walk over for meals and visiting. It was quiet at night and reasonably clean. Hot water was hot! Nice little place.
Manager never responded to calls/emails/texts. TV & internet did not work. No toilet paper or paper towels.
Vivian L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Kim V.
13 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
It did the job
Place is cute inside and did the job for us as we were visiting our daughter who lives a couple neighborhoods over.
It is very hard to find and the initial communication with the host was sparse, although he did get back to me quickly when I asked questions. I had to ask about the address and directions, the wifi, and really got no check out instructions.
The neighborhood is a little sketchy and the back alley it is located on is also sketchy, but it turned out fine.
But it all worked out and I appreciated the low fees charged by the host, we would stay again.