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Cottagecore charm beside the redwoods—steps to trails, minutes to beaches and downtown Arcata.

Holiday home in Arcata with patio

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Cottagecore charm beside the redwoods—steps to trails, minutes to beaches and downtown Arcata. provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom47 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cottagecore charm beside the redwoods—steps to trails, minutes to beaches and downtown Arcata.

Redwood Roost – A Cozy Cottage Retreat at the Edge of the Redwoods

Welcome to Redwood Roost, your charming hideaway nestled right beside the majestic Arcata Community Forest. This newly remodeled one-bedroom, one-bath apartment blends the cozy comforts of cottagecore with the natural beauty of Northern California's redwood coast. Step outside your door and into miles of lush hiking and mountain biking trails, or take a five-minute drive to the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, a birdwatcher's paradise with stunning bay views. If you're craving coastal adventure, the dramatic cliffs and serene beaches of Trinidad—including Moonstone and Agate Beach—are just 15 minutes away.

Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully curated space featuring a fully equipped kitchenette, a light-filled living area, and a restful bedroom perfect for couples or close friends. Every detail has been refreshed with care, creating a peaceful, storybook ambiance ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring. Enjoy access to the shared gardens and grounds, perfect for a picnic under the trees, or relax on your private front deck, complete with a privacy fence and lounge chairs ideal for soaking in the warm sun.

And when you're ready to dip into town, downtown Arcata is just minutes away, offering a vibrant mix of locally owned shops, art galleries, live music, cozy cafes, and restaurants showcasing the best of Humboldt County.

Whether you're here to wander among towering redwoods in Prairie Creek State Park, breathe in ocean air, or simply slow down and reconnect with nature, Redwood Roost is the perfect home base.

Book your stay now and settle into the rhythm of the redwoods!

Things to Know:
Pet Friendly - 1 dog @ 30 lbs or less please $18 per day pet fee.
Steps from the Arcata Community Forest - trail map access available on mobile devices from the City of Arcata.
5 minute drive to the Arcata National Wildlife Refuge and Arcata Bay - Eureka Trail, and also all of the dining/shopping in downtown Arcata.
15 minute drive to Moonstone Beach and the stunning rocky coastal bluffs of Trinidad, CA.
30 minute drive to Redwood National and State Parks.
Please note that the Kitchenette is stocked well with hot plate, toaster, toaster oven, a 7.5cuft retro fridge, microwave, a Nespresso machine and poor over drip coffee supplies. The perfect set up for making light meals and freshening up leftovers. The home provides dishware, pots and pans, glassware, coffee mugs, flatware, cooking utensils. Thanks in advance for acknowledging this is not a full kitchen.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

968609

About the area

Map
Arcata, CA

What's nearby

  • Arcata Community Forest - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Arcata Theatre Lounge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Arcata Plaza - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 13 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bencharong Thai House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪College Creek Marketplace - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Carriage House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Chipotle - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arcata Pizza & Deli - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottagecore charm beside the redwoods—steps to trails, minutes to beaches and downtown Arcata. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottagecore charm beside the redwoods—steps to trails, minutes to beaches and downtown Arcata.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottagecore charm beside the redwoods—steps to trails, minutes to beaches and downtown Arcata.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottagecore charm beside the redwoods—steps to trails, minutes to beaches and downtown Arcata.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottagecore charm beside the redwoods—steps to trails, minutes to beaches and downtown Arcata. located?

Located in East Arcata, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Arcata Community Forest and Cal Poly Humboldt State University. Arcata Theatre Lounge and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kemper G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, as described, quiet, a good spot for our pitstop further north. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyrum

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, immaculate comfortable unit, felt very safe, great location to hop into the Forest ... & perfect hosts! I hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an adorable well kept unit moments away from the Arcata Community forest. It had a small kitchenette, which was perfect for small meals, a grill outside for bigger ones and a very comfortable bed. I would highly recommend it, especially if you like to wake up and take a walk among the redwoods.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dotty L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Fantastic location. Well kept cottage quite clean. Comfy. Steps from Community Forest. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver K.

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

Cozy

Cottage is cute and quiet… enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

cozy relaxing retreat

perfect location, very cozy and comfortable. We had a wonderful time and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celene M.

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

Holiday Stay

It was a small quaint little studio that suited our needs just fine. Perfect for an easy place to stay when visiting family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Cozy, friendly place!

We loved our stay; the studio was its own separate building so we had privacy but also room on the patio to relax. Cute, comfortable, place that had everything we needed for a nice visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Small but functional

Great little place to relax, close to city center and majestic redwoods. A great vacation value.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Awesome stay on Arcata!

The property was perfect for a place for two located close to town. The trails right across the street in the community forest were beautiful for my morning walks and everything we needed was right in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

amazing

Small but very comfortable and extremely close to HSU! The hosts were wonderful too!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Cozy, peaceful cottage by the sea

Lots of privacy, beautifully decorated, right across the street from the Redwood forest with hiking paths. Dogs allowed and a very cute and friendly dog to greet you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genia S.

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

Great location

This property is quiet and clean. We had a great time exploring the forests and beaches nearby. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Literally across the street from the redwoods. Tiny studio, but very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

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

Cute and Cozy

My girlfriend and I absolutely loved staying here. It was very cute and compact. Perfect for the two of us! The road could be slightly noisy at night but was the only small downside to this great little place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Cute little place

The place is tiny, so you wouldn’t want to stay there a long time. Really close to central Arcata
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Rewood Roost

Smaller than I thought it would be but had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cottage in the woods

This cottage was small, cozy, comfortable, and situated in a nice, wooded neighborhood just minutes from the Community Forest’s trailhead. The towels and bedding were of good quality, and the kitchenette had everything you’d need to cook a meal. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Little Place Next To a Big Park

Small, clean unit a little off the beaten path. Easy walking distance to Arcata Public Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

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

Quiet and Cozy

This little studio was super clean and well appointed. When we blew a circuit they were right on it. Dog friendly and close to Redwood Park. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Quick overnight

I needed a dog friendly place to stay while I packed up my son at HSU. The cottage fit my needs perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Daniel D.

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

Good location to visit Arcata!

This is a good minimal home-base for visiting Arcata. Smooth check-in, clean, everything as expected. Worth noting that winter storms can be a bit noisy in this room, as it's a mother-in-law type unit. Shower pressure / hot water excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan H.

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

Arcata/Fickle Hill

Warm and friendly hosts. Guest house located next to Fickle Hill Road, but little road noise at night. HSU and downtown Arcata were very close. Enjoyed the deck outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Margaret T.

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

Nice little spot

Only issue was the hot water (didn't work!). Otherwise this was a great spot for a romantic getaway. Totally contact free, a plus these days. Beautiful views, convenient to Arcata, affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020