Centrally located historic bungalow, minutes from downtown and Cal Poly Humboldt

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4116.1 sq m

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Arcata, CA

Arcata Theatre Lounge
‪6 min walk‬
Cal Poly Humboldt State University
‪8 min walk‬
Arcata Plaza
‪10 min walk‬
Eureka, CA (EKA-Murray Field)
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Fully equipped, comfortable period-accurate home with walking distance to redwoods, movies, fine dining, and Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. Walk a few blocks to Cal Poly Humboldt, offering theater, art, and sports among other events.

Property manager

Sam Pennisi

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Arcata

Arcata is home to this holiday home. Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Baywood Golf And Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 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

What's nearby

Arcata Theatre Lounge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Arcata Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Arcata Community Forest - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

Eureka Station - 12 min drive
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dead Reckoning Tavern - ‬11 min walk
‪Plaza Grill - ‬11 min walk
‪Arcata Pizza & Deli - ‬7 min walk
‪Don's Donuts Pizza & Deli - ‬8 min walk
‪Pho Hoang - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Centrally located historic bungalow, minutes from downtown and Cal Poly Humboldt pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Centrally located historic bungalow, minutes from downtown and Cal Poly Humboldt?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centrally located historic bungalow, minutes from downtown and Cal Poly Humboldt?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Centrally located historic bungalow, minutes from downtown and Cal Poly Humboldt located?

Situated in Arcata, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, Arcata Theatre Lounge and Los Bagels. Cal Poly Humboldt State University and Arcata Plaza are also within 10 minutes.

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

sarah F.

22 Apr 2025

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

Our 2nd stay here did not disappoint

This gorgeous craftsman home is spacious, comfortable, sunny, and gorgeous. We hosted our student for dinner in the large kitchen, we walked to campus, the arcata farmer's market and more. I highly suggest staying at this home.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

18 Feb 2025

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

Another excellent stay

This was our second time staying here and we'll be back. It's spacious and perfect for family of 4-5. Walking distance to downtown and campus. Close to restaurants and market. Very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

8 Jan 2025

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

Getaway to Redwoods NP

Amazing location! Travelled with our two kids ages 15 and 12 and there was a room for each of them. Very walkable to downtown Arcata and several restaurants. About 30 minute drive from the south entrance to Redwoods NP. The home is spectacular with tons of early 20th century craftsman details throughout. Would absolutely stay here again without reservation.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

2 Dec 2024

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

Great Spot

We had such a nice time in this wonderful house. Beds were comfortable, there is plenty of space, and it’s an easy walk to the square and to campus. The proper owners are super nice and very helpful. We’ll definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

13 Nov 2024

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

Great house, excellent location

Had a great time at Sam's house. It's located just a few blocks from the downtown plaza and easy access to campus. We could walk to pretty much anything we needed. Nice market a few blocks away, new ramen shop a block away, plaza is 7 blocks away. House is a really nice older house. I have a soft spot for old houses, and like their quirkiness. House is laid out very logically. There's a nice office in the back and we used the smaller third bedroom as a quiet reading/hanging out room. Sam was very communicative and easy to reach. Will definitely stay here again on our next trip if it's available.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

7 Oct 2024

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

I want to live here

Very comfortable house. Old school hard wood floors, trim, and kitchen. Plenty of space. Walking distance to downtown square and campus. Really enjoyed staying here. Will def stay here again when visiting Arcata.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan T.

30 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful location

This was a great place to stay for myself and my aging parents. It would have been wonderful for kids too. Location is great. House feels comfortable, welcoming and easy. It’s pure Arcata.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

L T.

16 Sept 2024

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

Pride of Ownership

We stayed here for a family wedding and was ideally located near the main Plaza as well as a local market, coffee shops, and a couple local restaurants. My father has a little trouble walking but commented that he liked the hand rails down the hallway to the bathrooms and in general was easy for him to get around. The place also had lots of charm and was very clean. There is definitely pride of ownership there. Two nit-pik items to be aware of are: 1. it is on a loudish corner with some traffic and the occasional college students walking by in the evenings. If you are sensitive to that, it could be an issue. 2. one of the two bathrooms is functional and nice, but very small. Over all, it was a great place and would stay there again without hesitation.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre V.

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haris I.

1 Aug 2024

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

Excellent location and the host!

We had great time at this property! Centrally located with everything within walking distance. The house itself is charming; my family enjoyed the stay and hope to go back to visit beautiful Arcata!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory L.

14 July 2024

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

Great stay

Very nice property and very clean

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

30 Dec 2023

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

Great location and comfortable home

We could walk to so many local shops and restaurants with ease. The house was a cute old bungalow with plenty of space for cooking, visiting, and playing games with the family. Look forward to another stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cary

27 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great early 20th century charm with nicely added updates. It doesn't have the exterior charm of some neighboring Victorians, but it is definitely very functional.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

LUUK V.

28 Aug 2023

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

House with Character

We loved this house. It had so much character and the location was great as well. Walking to downtown and the university. This place worked out really well for us and we will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory C.

29 July 2023

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

Nice Home

This was the perfect place to enjoy the area from. Extremely comfortable and just a short walk into town or a short drive to almost everything else.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sage

16 July 2023

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really neat old house, we loved the antique kitchen. House has beautiful details throughout, feels special to stay in an old house. That said, old houses come with old smells, so if you're sensitive, consider this. Also, they appear to be remodeling an adjacent property so when we arrived there were work vehicles taking up the only parking spot and the street parking is 2 hr only or prohibited between certain hours. Be aware, the work crew uses this property for restroom.breaks so we were surprised when a very nice man let himself in the backdoor to use the restroom! We all had a good chuckle at the shock and he retreated quickly! Some better communication by the owner to the work crew might be in order for times when it's been rented. Because of the construction the yard is littered with debris as well making our first impression a little dubious about what we'd find inside. Inside is truly delightful and overall clean. That said, the tub did have a prior guest's hairs throughout. We also find hair in the sheets and on a pillow. I'm thinking just didn't get sloughed off in the dryer but still, felt a little icky having to pick someone else's hairs out of the sheets. We used the trundle twin and had to locate sheets for it in a closet...due to infrequent use they smelled musty and the mattress pad for that bed has noticeable stains on it. Finally there was no welcome book or anything in the property to give us instructions or tips, etc.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison N.

9 June 2023

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

Great Location

We enjoyed our stay very much. It was the perfect location next to the university. Nice house and very clean. The owners are super friendly too. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

16 May 2023

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

The greatest stay in Northern California

The house was beautiful. The location was perfect, close to HSU and downtown Arcata. The owners are wonderful people. It was a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Beth P.

26 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice home needs cleaning, noisy, limited dishware

Nice home has had some nice work done and nice touches. needs work. No screens. Lot of windows painted closed. Only 4 cups, 3 mugs. No bowls for eating, just large serving bowls. A few plates. But stocked with cookware. Check if dishes before you go if you plan to cook. We had to give up on that. Not sure they use a cleaning service as floors, kitchen and bathrooms need it. Bedding was clean. Musty smell and noisy street. Lots of cars. Will impact sleep if noise bothers you.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah F.

24 Apr 2023

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

Gorgeous Rental Home

We stayed here while touring Humboldt with our son and had a great time. The hosts are attentive and available and very knowledgeable about the area. The home is well-maintained, nicely decorated, and very comfortable. The beds are cozy and there is a ton of natural light. We walked to the school and out to dinner and coffee. Did not need to use our car at all to get around. We hope to be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sam Pennisi

Long term members of the Arcata community who love providing housing for visitors.

Why they chose this property

Convenient location in the heart of north town Arcata close to Cal Poly Humboldt.

What makes this property unique

Step back in time in this period home while enjoying the amenities of modern living.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property