Beautiful, Warm & Welcoming-Redwoods, River, Beaches includes Hot tub

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

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Barbecue grill
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Arcata, CA

Arcata Plaza
‪7 min drive‬
Cal Poly Humboldt State University
‪7 min drive‬
Arcata Community Forest
‪9 min drive‬
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy a secluded retreat with hot tub. This contemporary chalet in the Redwoods is bathed in sunlight and is a short stroll to the Mad River and only minutes from HSU and downtown Arcata's local shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and Community Forest.

This hand-crafted home has a welcoming covered front porches, custom interior wood work, hardwood and tiled floors, and large windows throughout giving one the feeling of being a part of the surrounding, sun-filled redwood forest. The Upper Chalet includes 2 bedrooms + cozy sleeping loft upstairs (entire upper chalet sleeps 6 persons max.). This self-contained beautiful rental includes 3 queen-sized bed, fully equipped kitchen, all the linens and bath towels for your comfortable stay, views & privacy. Also includes big lawn and outside area for badminton, sunbathing, and BBQing. And a HOT TUB. This south facing home is warm, rustic contemporary and welcoming for couples, a family, larger gatherings and anybody seeking solace in a private Redwood Oasis.

(Note: the Redwood Chalet-downstairs is separate rental and includes 2 bedrooms (sleeps 4). Both can be rented together for a group with maximum of 10 persons. To respect the other rentals at our retreat-like, quiet location, we don't allow gatherings larger than 10 persons in entire redwood chalet).

Re: Our Health and Safety preparedness for your arrival:
We offer guests disinfecting soap and hand sanitizer & our extensive cleaning procedures between guest stays and we follow CDCs Hospitality sanitizing recommendations . Our 47 acre Redwood forested setting provides an ideal place and way to vacation or retreat. Re Covid, by this time our guests understand the situation, have read our cancellation policy and assume all responsibility when they make reservation. We are not refunding for reasons re Covid at this time.

*3 night minimum during 3 day weekends and holiday weeks (incl. 4th of July).
HSU Graduation weekend is 4 night min & $300/nt

Also, if you have a little time to explore, our location is just a short drive to beautiful local beaches near Eureka and Trinidad, & natural paradises of Sumeg
Keywords: Hand-built house in a sun-filled redwood forest just minutes from downtown Arcata, the Mad River, larger redwood groves and local beaches.

Property manager

Jeffrey Steinkamp

Languages

Spanish

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Important information

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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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

McKinleyville

Located in Butte, a neighbourhood in McKinleyville, this chalet is in a rural area and on a river. Arcata Theatre Lounge and McKinleyville Totem Pole are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Azalea State Natural Reserve and Mad River Hatchery. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels 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 Plaza - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
Arcata Theatre Lounge - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
Arcata Community Forest - 9 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

Eureka Station - 18 min drive
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Toni's #1 - ‬6 min drive
‪Six Rivers Brewery - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Village Pantry - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, Warm & Welcoming-Redwoods, River, Beaches includes Hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, Warm & Welcoming-Redwoods, River, Beaches includes Hot tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, Warm & Welcoming-Redwoods, River, Beaches includes Hot tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, Warm & Welcoming-Redwoods, River, Beaches includes Hot tub located?

Located in Butte, this chalet is within 6 miles (10 km) of Azalea State Natural Reserve, Blue Lake Casino and Chumayo Spa. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Cal Poly Humboldt State University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

29 Oct 2024

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

Fall Redwoods vacation

We came from the Midwest for a week. We were happy to have such a private locations that was quiet and just the right size.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

1 Jan 2024

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

Great location and property well maintained.

It has the essentials for a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

24 Nov 2024

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

Retreat in the redwoods

Fantastic stay! The space was clean and homey. Kitchen had all the basics. The location in the redwoods was beautiful and quiet. Jeffrey was very responsive (amd quick to reply). It was perfect for oir family of 4. It was a quick 10 minute drive into town, and rasy access to the redwood parks.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

13 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful retreat close to ammentities and parks

Beautiful retreat in the woods with clean open layout, plenty of space for our family, whimsical loft and charming hot tub area. No complaints.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

20 Jan 2025

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

Majestic gem

The property's location is minutes from town but feels like hours from the city. It's evident that a lot of love has gone into the property. The house is an open invitation for a place to relax. The attention to detail and cleanliness add to the relaxation. All I needed was my personal belongings and food. The water quality was terrific. There are many options to relax: a jacuzzi, excellent trails, or outdoor activities. There is even a volleyball net in the front yard. I highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

24 July 2024

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

Relaxing forest retreat.

We would absolutely stay at this property again and recommend it to our friends. It is a great location for visiting the redwoods. It is very quiet and completely surrounded by lush, beautiful trees. A few deer visited occasionally.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikole S.

11 Aug 2023

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

Redwood chalet

Beautiful cozy cabin in an even more beautiful location. We LOVED staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shauna P.

21 June 2024

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

Great Place

This was a very nice place to stay. Clean, quiet and private. The setting makes you feel like you are far away from everything, but Arcata and Mckinleyville are both less than 10 min from the cabin. Will definitely try to get this cabin the next time we visit Humboldt.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

7 Oct 2024

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

Magical forest!

Our Stay at the Cozy Cabin was fantastic! The Cabin is surrounded in beautiful trees! The Cabin was clean and Tidy! Clear directions for check out. You’ll n Ed to follow the written directions Jeffrey emails you. Hot tub was perfect nested in the trees!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce C.

3 Oct 2023

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

Very cute chalet in a private forest

This chalet was absolutely adorable! It had everything we needed to be comfortable. We would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

31 May 2024

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

Loved it!

This was very relaxing and quiet. Beautiful! Just like it was advertised. We would definitely come back again if we were in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

16 July 2023

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

Wonderful Basecamp

The house was a welcoming and cozy place to stay close to the redwoods that was a great jumping off place for exploring. The house was clean and perfect for a family of 3.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

6 Aug 2023

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

Great location!

We stayed for a few days and spent time throughout the Redwoods. It was the perfect location to see the Avenue of the Giants and the next day travel to Crescent City. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The hot tub was a great extra too. We had a wonderful trip and highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie P.

24 Apr 2023

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

Excellent stay in the redwoods

Stayed in the upper level of the Redwood Retreat for 4 nights withy family as a home base while exploring the coast and the redwoods parks to the north. Great location -felt very remote but easy access to town. Loved the hot tub in the woods. Overall comfortable stay with adequately stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and a large dining/game playing table.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 July 2023

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

Vacation

It was wonderful they had so many times to do

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi F.

16 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful retreat in the forest

If you enjoy being surrounded by trees this is the place. Beautiful and clean house. Road is a little tricky by if your follow the directions sent by the owner you would be just fine.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

3 Dec 2023

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

Totally Awesome

We stayed in the upstairs chalet and it was great. It is secluded, has a beautiful view of the woods and the place was immaculate inside and out. The hot tub is set back in the trees and was great in the early morning and incredible at night. I messaged one question to our host during our stay and got an immediate response from him. The chalet is a quick and easy drive to the Arcata Plaza and Cal Poly Humboldt, but is super quiet and feels like you are far off the beaten path. We would love to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric T., Tacoma

14 Sept 2015

Nice stay in woods

The Redwood Chalet was a great place for our family to stay over Labor Day weekend. This was our first time staying overnight in Arcata area. We were very pleased with our selection. Perhaps the best part was how accommodating Krista was. We arrived well before our check-in time after driving all through the night and really needed a chance to get cleaned up and rested before starting our day in Arcata. She allowed us to do so without hesitation, which was a big deal for us. The house was everything I'd hoped it would be. We always like staying in B&Bs or rental homes when we travel. I would definitely stay here again. It's a little difficult to find because it's off the beaten path, but not far off 299. Price was very competitive compared to other homes in the area. A great value.

4/10 Poor

Jan B.

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not sure I'd stay there again

We stayed on the top floor. It was adequate accommodations but when I got there the wifi password was not correct. I called the guy and left a VM but he never got back with me. We finally asked the nice people downstairs what the password was and they gave it to us. It was NOTHING close to what was in the book. There were only 4 towels for 4 people for 4 nights and with a hot tub, it would have been nice to have had options (especially with no washer or dryer.). The hot tub made our bathing suits really, really stink even after a washing. I was not impressed.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Nathan

6 Aug 2022

Disliked: Amenities, communication

This place was pretty dumpy inside. No communication had us standing outside unable to get in for 45 minutes. Had to buy several basic cooking utensils. Pictures in the ad showed we rented the entire place, but then other renters showed up. No curtains or AC so the house was super hot from 2 to 6pm. Furniture was a joke, so lumpy and falling apart and uncomfortable. The house was cool and the area was great but it is obvious the renter is only concerned with collecting their monies and could care less about your comfort.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

21 Mar 2025

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

Truly peaceful place

Loved everything about this property. Really great set up and property. Redwoods all around, so beautiful. Lovely place.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa C.

21 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa J.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben Mohamed A.

25 Nov 2022

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

Amazing location

One of the best locations I've rented

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

George L., Sacramento, California

26 Sept 2022

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

Excellent Vacation

The property was very clean and cozy. It also provided the BBQ place and a hot tub, right in the midst of the Redwood forest. My family enjoyed our stay here greatly, and we will definitely return. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeffrey Steinkamp

Jeffrey and family live on 47 beautiful redwood acres just outside Arcata. Having traveled abroad on quite a few adventures with his 2 kids, they love being home on the Redwood Coast.

Why they chose this property

In the sunshine and redwoods along the Mad River and also only 10 minutes from the beach, Arcata, Blue Lake and Humboldt State University.

Languages:

Spanish

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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