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Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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McKinleyville, CA
  • McKinleyville Totem Pole
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Arcata Plaza
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hammond Trail Cottage

This is a charming, brand new, 800 sq. ft. 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage above a 2 car garage centrally located in McKinleyville. Secluded in a quiet neighborhood there is ample parking as you enjoy an abundance of activities along the North Coast. Close by are beach combing, bird watching, sights that are a photographer’s dream and Redwood National Park. Humboldt State University is located in Arcata and is known as the “Garden Campus” of the California State University system. The cottage has spacious bedrooms with one queen bed, one double futon, and one queen futon in the living room. The bathroom has a tub/shower. The kitchen is fully stocked with lots of counter space, dishwasher, gas stove and French door refrigerator. There is also an island that is great for eating and conversations when meals are being prepared. The island is also movable to accommodate your needs. There are lots of windows for sun in the morning and great sunsets in the evening. The Hammond Trail is the path the logging train hauled logs to the mill 100 years ago and now is a very popular walking/biking path that ends at Clam Beach. 10 minute walk to movie theater, grocery store, K Mart, McDonald's or the transit system. There is WiFi and this is no smoking rental, inside or anywhere on the property. No pets and the cottage is not handicap accessible. This is a great base for your North Coast adventure.
Hammond Trail (5.5 miles long) .9 miles
Arcata 6 miles
Eureka 14 miles
Trinidad 10.5 miles
Redwood National Park 27 miles
Clam Beach 5.3 miles

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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
Property Registration Number 4274614

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

McKinleyville

McKinleyville is home to this cottage. McKinleyville Totem Pole and Arcata Theatre Lounge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Beau Pre Golf Club and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels are also worth visiting. Rafting and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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McKinleyville, CA

What's nearby

  • McKinleyville Totem Pole - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clam Beach County Park - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Arcata Plaza - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Mad River Beach County Park - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 18 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Toni's #1 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Six Rivers Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smug's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hammond Trail Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hammond Trail Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hammond Trail Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hammond Trail Cottage located?

Situated in McKinleyville, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from McKinleyville Totem Pole and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hiller Dog Park and Beau Pre Golf Club. Azalea State Natural Reserve and Mad River Beach County Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 138 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

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

Cozy, cute, and clean

We loved our stay. The rental is nicely decorated, spacious, and has everything you need to have a pleasant stay. The rental is affordable and the property owner is on site, which made me and my mom feel more secure about staying somewhere new. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

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

Beautiful Christmas Stay

Beautiful lush gardens in the yard, clean and welcoming home with great fabrics and amenities. The gas furnace was really good for cold nights and added to our experience. Modern and clean, would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron N.

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

Redwoods trip

A great place with convenient access to gas, groceries, restaurants, and the redwoods and beautiful coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

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

Just Wonderful

It is a wonderful little place, very welcoming and warm atmosphere. The owner Ken was so friendly, he took time too speak with my grandchildren. I will definitely use this place in the future. Thank you again Ken. Christina Franscella
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan W.

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

Lovely place to stay

My friends and I enjoyed our short stay here. The house was clean and well furnished. The backyard is beautiful and has plenty of seating. We enjoyed sitting out there. The owner was responsive when we called with questions. The only issue we had was some confusion with the futon, which the listing indicates is in one of the bedrooms (it is not). It wasn't a big deal, we worked around it. Overall great place, and we would definitely stay again next time we find ourselves here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

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

Hammond Trail Cottage

Nicely decorated, clean, and great location close to everything. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

judith j.

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

A comfortable place to stay

Clean, friendly...second time staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mariam R.

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

Nice and clean!

We enjoyed our stay. The home is well kept and very clean. Kitchen is well stocked and backyard is beautiful. Ken was a great host and welcomed us to the property. The only negative would be that one of the beds and futon were small. So, the place does not really accommodate six people comfortably. Four people would be fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean and Comfortable Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at the Hammond Trail Cottage. It was clean and comfortable. Communication with the host was great too. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

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

Peaceful place in McKinleyville

Very clean and spacious. Perfect for a group of friends. Host greeted us and gave us tips on destination in the area. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

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

Our McKinleyville Adventure

The apartment was homey and comfortable. It had enough room and no clutter, which was nice. Very clean. the backyard is gorgeous! Beautiful gardens in bloom, two swings for two, two benches, all around a nice table with a fresh bouquet of flowers. There was a firepit which we took advantage of and Ken, our host, provided the wood next to the pit. There is a corn hole game also. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Great Property

Very clean, everything we needed, quiet location, would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramanand N.

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

Great stay in the Redwoods

We loved our stay at this home. Perfect location to get to the Redwoods in the north and small quaint towns in the south. It was clean and had everything that we needed. The landlord family lives next door and very welcoming. They shared their lovely backyard with this rental and we were treated to amazing strawberries and blueberries. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine A.

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

Lovely 2 Bedroom

This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom location is very nicely decorated and has updated finishes throughout. The balcony and backyard are lovely and allow for enjoyable outdoor time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Coast trip

The house was great and in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Mini Vaca

Amazingly Clean, quiet, easy to find. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Graduation Visit

Nicely remodeled clean vacation rental. Owners are very pleasant and helpful to deal with. I highly recommend this VRBO listing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

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

Relaxing

Quiet and comfortable that was the perfect size. Close to near by shops/necessities. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

judith j.

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

Short trip to coastal town

This is probably the cleanest house I have rented. Just about every thing I needed for cooking, bathing, sleeping was at hand. Ken is a very friendly approachable person and lives next door so if anything is needed he's there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C., Fort Hood, Texas

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

Wonderful stay

My small family of three stayed here on a trip up the California coast. The town of McKinleyville leaves a little to be desired but it’s a perfect location for access to the beach and the redwoods. We visited Clam Beach and discovered Trinidad Bay beach later in the day. (Stunning views after a great lunch at Trinidad Bay Eatery!) Our day at Redwood National Forest was incredible. Ken, our host, was extremely responsive and accommodating. The backyard garden is a lovely setting for a glass of wine and a campfire. The house itself is extremely clean with comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen. Great for a small group needing a place to land while touring around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

greg m.

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

Redwood Exploration

Peaceful and Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

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

Exactly what we were looking for

Hammond Trail Cottage was exactly what we were looking for, especially for our family of four. It's well furnished, clean, and thoughtfully decorated. There’s a beautiful garden in the back that our toddler loved playing in. Ken and his wife were friendly, responsive, and always willing to help out. The cottage kitchen is well stocked and has a nice balcony with outdoor table and chairs. When our little girl got sick and we had to stay in, we made a nice family lunch and enjoyed the view on the balcony. Thanks again for the hospitality and would definitely love to stay at Hammond Trail Cottage again! We look forward to coming back during our next trip to Eureka!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianne H.

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

Great Getaway

Clean, well maintained, central location for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Cute Cottage

Enjoyed a quick trip to the coast and appreciated the convenience and cleanliness of the Hammond Trail Cottage. Easy to find, close to the beach and stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Beautiful

This place is truly eloquent, relaxing and manicured. The host was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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