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'Elve Huset' (Norwegian River House)

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Settled on the river, this charming home offers a serene retreat with outside sitting areas and a deck perfect for taking in the views. With its huge fireplace, spacious living area, and comfortable queen beds in each bedroom you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

'Elve Huset' (Norwegian River House)

This home has many amenities, including outside sitting areas, barbeque, a deck overlooking the river, lovely cabin set ups in bedrooms, kitchen and living areas. Each bedroom has a queen bed with new mattresses, huge fireplace in great room with plenty of wood, air conditioning and several tvs with cable and wifi. A spa tub is in the master upstairs bathroom and a skylight in the bedroom. A washer and dryer are off of the kitchen. Everything you could want or need is there.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: One pet with a cleaning fee! No pit bulls please!

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

'elve Huset'
'Elve Huset' (Norwegian River House)
'Elve Huset' (Norwegian River House) Cabin
'Elve Huset' (Norwegian River House) Gasquet
'Elve Huset' (Norwegian River House) Cabin Gasquet

About the area

Map
Gasquet, CA

What's nearby

  • Smith River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - 13 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Crescent City Harbor - 32 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Battery Point Lighthouse - 35 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Trees of Mystery - 50 min drive - 68.4 km

Getting around

  • Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gasquet Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Club Obi Wan - Gasquet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪She Shes cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪She-She's Drive-In Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bakso boga bogi - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Elve Huset' (Norwegian River House) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at 'Elve Huset' (Norwegian River House)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Elve Huset' (Norwegian River House)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Elve Huset' (Norwegian River House)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Elve Huset' (Norwegian River House) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Smith River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Redwood National and State Parks and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Hiouchi Visitor Center and Redwood Heritage State Wilderness are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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'Elve Huset' (Norwegian River House) Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Very clean and comfortable home. Nature all around with many hikes and swimming holes close by and a very attentive host. :) Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful property. The home is thoughtfully decorated in such a way that it tells a story of exploration and natural beauty. The views of the river are beautiful and the access to it is such a bonus.This was the perfect place for my Family to stay and unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to visit the redwoods from. We truly loved the house and property. Everything worked great and there was so much room for our family and dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Relaxing stay at a beautiful spot

The home is very comfortable & well stocked with everything you need. Outside the home was the real star though with flowers blooming & expansive space with multiple decks and comfy chairs overlooking the Smith river. My family loved our stay at Elve Huset.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane R.

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

Relaxing

Great host
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a delightful 4 nights on a pleasant river in a quiet neighborhood in the redwoods. There were 3 of us, plus one service dog. Plenty of room! The decor is quite interesting - part museum, part art gallery. Furniture very comfortable. We were in the river to cool off every evening. We would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

River House

The house was great, and beautiful setting. We all agreed that it was much better than the listing showed. Great kitchen and living room; multiple decks outside; running stream behind the house, accessible for a cool dip. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Excellent stay

Our family enjoyed this great place. This place is special.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Relaxing and on the River

After hiking all day amongst the redwoods of NorCal we would return to the home to rest and relax to get ready for the next days hike. Sitting out on the back deck right by the river was especially nice. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin Y.

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

Great Experience!

It was great even though it rained a lot, we enjoyed the experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

The perfect weekend

We love this place and are planning to return very soon. My honey and I had the best time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

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

Tranquil retreat in lovely setting

The host was welcoming and the property was lovely and spacious and allowed our family to spread out. The kitchen was well stocked pairing meals. But the real magic of this property comes from: 1) the lovely master bedroom with skylights to see the stars and a wall of windows to view the river and 2) the numerous decks that overlooked the river. I was so happy sitting on these decks, watching numerous hummingbirds visit their feeders and laying out peanuts for the jays. We had to cut our trip short for a pet emergency back home and we were very sad to leave.. the whole way home I was imagining myself back on those decks…. It really is a special place with great location to visit the redwoods. Gasquet is located outside the coastal fog zone, so even when it is cloudy in the redwoods, it was sunny at the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah D.

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

Father’s Day and twins 16 birthday

We loved the house! The river was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie E.

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

Spectacular getaway

Perfect centralized location for group of family and friends to explore the Redwoods and the northern CA coastline. Host was accessible and personal and the property was private with wonderful outdoor deck space and beautiful river views. Clean and comfortable with all the amenities. Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Gasquet Rental

The house and property were very nice and relaxing. Enjoyed the notes around the house about the history of items within the house. Neighborhood quiet and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Great Time

This was a most enjoyable place to stay. The home was very inviting, comfortable and clean. It has a large covered patio and a separate covered area with a swing. All overlooking the Smith River. It is very close to the Redwoods and all they have to offer. Not far from Crescent City and the coast. Everything is there for a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Visit home

I grew up in Gasquet. This is our third year visiting our old stomping grounds. We love the house, the grounds, and the view of the Smith River. We visited friends and just enjoyed being in nature. Loved our visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Second visit

This was our second visit to this house. We loved it as much as the first time. We need to come back in the summer so we can enjoy the river more, but it’s so cozy for a winter stay. We love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Lovely home in a great location

We stayed in this home with our extended family (ages 17- 82). This is a well loved home in a gorgeous location. There are many places to sit outside and enjoy the river view (or walk down and sit right next to it. Full kitchen, good sized living room. Whoever gets the master bedroom is in for a treat with a big room with an amazing view of the river. The two bedrooms on the first floor are much smaller.The redwoods are just 15 minutes away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaana A.

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

Stunning property, back to nature

Back to nature with all the comforts of home. Stunning property delightful home. I would move here in a heart beat and be happy for the rest of my life. Perfect retreat. I am 75, i wanted to spend some time in the deep forest but have some limiting mobility factors. This property had the right mix of tall trees, water, and shektered places to sit and enjoy nature with only a short walk. Beautiful home, many large windows so even when I was inside i could enjoy the outside . Absolutly heaven on earth!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D., NAGS HEAD

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

ideal destination and launching point

My family enjoyed our stay at Elve Huset beyond expectations. The river was right out the back door, and a great place for peace and quiet and for fun in the water. The house was very clean and interesting (so much art, flowers, birds, nd history!) and had everything we could hope for to prepare meals and enjoy them together, as well as get rest after days adventuring in the river and at nearby attractions. Crescent City tidepools, Brookings beaches, Smith River swimming holes, and Jedediah Smith redwoods are all nearby. We loved our stay! A memorable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl p.

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

Wonderful house!

This is a beautiful clean cozy house that worked well for our vacation. Quiet neighborhood a minute from hwy 199 and a quality corner store. We loved the fireplace, the warm central furnace and the cozy furniture. The view of the river is excellent. The kitchen is well stocked. The upstairs bedroom and bath are quiet and also have a great view of the river. There is lots of space for a big family. The backyard decks are awesome and there is river access! The home is decorated throughout with art. Very interesting pieces! It was a challenge to keep the glass decorations safe from our 3 year old boy and the 1 year old who visited us. We made it work, though. Great house, and I would be happy to rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay A.

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

Perfect Family Retreat

Our family of 4 (kids are 7 and 9) had the most fantastic stay at Elve Huset! The property is incredible. Surrounded by trees, wildlife, and a quick, rocky walk down to the Smith River (cleanest in the country, arguably the world!). When we weren't out exploring, we lived in the backyard. I loved reading with my coffee in the early morning hours in the swing or on the deck, complete with sounds of the river rushing by and jays pestering me for peanuts. We spent many evenings sitting on the rocks by the river while the kids waded in with water shoes, searching for river critters.The house is spacious, clean, and well-equipped for preparing meals. We had plenty of towels, and the washer/dryer access was key with all the hiking and swimming we did over the course of the week. The street is very quiet; we rarely saw other folks. As for nearby attractions, there is great hiking, you can kayak on the Smith (we loved Smith River Kayaks), wander over to the ocean/beach, as well as relax or swim at some of the river's beaches ("Myrtle Beach" down the road was a hit on warmer days). The host is also super friendly and communicative; he was very quick to respond when I had an issue with the washer (entirely user error, for the record!).Overall, I can't say enough about how wonderful our stay was here. I'm including pictures for others' reference. Thank you for a fabulous week!
Coffee on the deck
Swimming spot/beach 10 min down the road
The river behind the house
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heidi and Alex K., Portland, OR

Perfect escape!

Andrew was such a pleasure to work with (was kind enough to text me photos of the directions when we left them at home!) and the property couldn't be nicer. You feel like you've stumbled into one family's slice of paradise. The river is ridiculously swimmable (perfectly transparent and serene), and the spot is a perfect driving distance to Jedediah Smith State Park and gorgeous views of the redwoods! Was such a relief to have a cozy spot for our dog to rest in the shade when we couldn't take her into the forest with us. All the amenities of home. Thanks, Andrew!!

10/10 Excellent

Cherie G., Grants Pass

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

Was THE ticket for our family gathering

Our family had a more than fabulous time at the Elve Huset. The kitchen was spectacularly equipped, very helpful since my son loves to chef things to the extreme! The beds were all comfortable. The living room sofas made for comfy extra sleeping areas. The multiple decks provided quiet private spots while accommodating group laughter areas! We’re already planning for next year…except we NEED more days!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022