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Calm Home next to Trailhead and Cal Poly

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Exterior
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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9225 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Arcata, CA
  • Place, Arcata Community Forest
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cal Poly Humboldt State University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcata Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Arcata

With a stay at this vacation home in Arcata, you'll be steps from Arcata Community Forest and a 2-minute drive from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cal Poly Humboldt State University and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Arcata Theatre Lounge.
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What's nearby

  • Arcata Community Forest - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Arcata Theatre Lounge - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Arcata Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 14 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Susukino Ramen Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Renata's Creperie - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bencharong Thai House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arcata Pizza & Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carriage House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Calm Home next to Trailhead and Cal Poly

LOCATION: Our place is a two-story house ideally located right across the street from Arcata Community Forest. From here you only need a 2-min drive to get to Cal Poly Humboldt University. Close to Arcata city center, where you can explore the Farmer's Market at the plaza every Saturday.

PET: We allow up to two pets per stay, with a pet fee (*please include your pets in the booking*). Pets are NOT allowed on furniture. Please DO NOT leave pets unattended.

INTERNET: We pay for gigabyte internet service. Our place is perfect for remote working that requires video calls.

THE HOUSE: Spacious two-story house with a total size of 2,425 sqft. Can host 8 people very comfortably. Second floor: living room, full kitchen , dining area, sun room; 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds, and 2 full bathrooms. There are a total of 15 stairs to get to the second floor. First floor: living room, kitchenette, 1 full bedroom, 1 full bathroom, pool table, arcade game, laundry room. This floor is also accessible from the garage without stairs.

BABY STUFF: We have a baby gate at the top of the stairs. Some baby supplies (high chair, stroller, rocking horse, Pack n’ play, switch covers can be found around the house or upon asking).

Guests have access to the entire house including the backyard. We have only exterior cameras at the property for security reasons.

Arcata Short-Term Rental Permit: #607310. The total price includes a 10% short-term rental tax that’s required by the city.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,425 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Calm Home next to Trailhead and Cal Poly Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Callen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, easy, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a perfect location across from hiking and a cool playground at Arcata Park. The house was well appointed and the owners were very responsive in bringing over a battery we needed. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pickle house

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

Perfect spaces for the whole family, excellent communication and all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne D., Cranford, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed 3 wonderful nights. The views were spectacular and the amenities were exactly what we were looking for. Would definitely recommend a stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a large family

We came to Aceata, CA for the Kinetic Sculpture race. Our family of 9 loved this house across from the redwoods. Everyone sat at the dining room table for family meals. We walked into town for race events and to visit Humboldt Pie. Everyone had a great time.
Playing board games
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Calm and peaceful stay in redwoods

We had a visiting team come to evaluate your programs and they loved staying in this beautiful and peaceful house right by the university and Redwood Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari D., Boulder City, NV, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay!

We loved our stay. Across the street from the community forest for many walks, close to town (Arcata is pretty small though), great game room area for teenagers, lots of space, big smart TV, and a great sunroom. Kitchen had everything we needed, and the beds were comfortable. We really liked this place and we will definitely want to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

R S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

Very comfortable and clean. Well appointed and stocked with everything you would need. The owner was very responsive to any questions. Would definitely recommend and will book again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

D F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Arcata ca

Everything was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Beautiful home, beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet residential retreat

Located right off Arcata Bay, this nice residential home was perfect for our quick trip north. Right by hiking trails and still in the Redwood forests it was a quiet nice destination.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rollie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Wonderful location. Perfect size for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnificent House and walking trails

Eight adults who work in the healthcare field had a wonderful stay. We were so grateful for the walking trails among the ancient giants and the home nestled by nature. The soulfulness of the weekend was welcomed by all. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

We traveled here and met up with our adult children for a family vacation. The house was perfect, the location was exactly what we wanted. Each couple had their own room and plenty of space. We hope to be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian m., KANSAS CITY

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

Great location and great hosts. Family loved proximity to trail head. House was clean, comfortable and very well appointed. Thank you for a great visit to northern California
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Azure B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Special Home in Humboldt

We loved our stay! It had lots of room for 4 adults and 2 teens and the pool table is a nice touch. It’s close to Cal Poly and absolutely beautiful. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio G., San Juan Capistrano

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay

It was a great house to stay with family! We were not there long but it was an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home next to a Beautiful Forest

Our family of five (1 high school, 2 college) plus a service dog and pet dog loved the house and its location. Right across the street is the Arcata Community Forest, with a gorgeous redwood trees and quiet trails. Every day we happily ran or hiked in the peaceful forest. The house was spacious with 2 kitchens, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 living rooms, a backyard for the dogs and a sun room for relaxing. The hosts anticipated our needs with games, pool table, street fighter arcade game, TVs, Alexa, yoga mat and roller, nearby attraction brochures, front combo door lock so no keys to remember, and all the kitchen basics. It's only 5-10 min to downtown Arcata with lots of cafes, restaurants and shops. Within an hour drive or so is Fern Canyon, Trinidad State Park, Avenue of the Giants, the Sequoia Zoo and redwood canopy walk, plus other great places to visit. The host had friendly, clear and fast communications. We'd love to stay here again for our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home in a beautiful location

The home was lovely. We enjoyed hiking in the redwoods across the street and playing games in the evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiked twice a day walking distance

The location was perfect, just cross the street and you’re surrounded by nature. The home had everything we needed. Spacious. We felt right at home. Communication with easy and quick. I would love to return and book the same accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene H., Redondo Beach

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and relaxing place to stay

My family and I had a fun and relaxing stay at this wonderful property. It has a very cozy atmosphere, with the peaceful sun/sitting area on the upper floor and practically a whole apartment on the bottom floor. The location cannot be beat, with the trailhead to a beautiful, woodsy trail just across the street. Great place to walk the dog or go for a stroll, but long enough for a real hike depending on which branch of the trail you take. We also spent some time hiking at the splendid Redwood National Park, which is fairly close. In the evenings, we had a great time winding down playing pool and the Streetfighter arcade game downstairs. The home is clean and well-kept, and the host was very responsive, which we really appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie M., Santa Barbara, California,USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Forest Visit

What a perfect place to stay to walk in the redwoods every day! Comfortable beds, great kitchen, relaxing front room and bonus pool table! We had everything we needed to enjoy our vacation. Best entry lock for the front door I’ve ever had at a rental, worked perfectly every time. Thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023