The Rustic Modern Retreat
House in Crescent City, CA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Beautiful home located about a mile from the lake earl access fishing dock/Kellogg beach access area and dunes. Crescent city pier is only an eight minute drive away. About a 10 minute drive going north is the redwood forest, Jedediah Smith river. Home features a twin bunk bed set in one room, full size bed in second bedroom, a grand king size bed in master suite. Fully fenced backyard, fire pit area, chicken coop with 2 of our pet chickens, and a club house with a redwood forest view for the kiddos to enjoy.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Crescent City, CA
Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
We found the home to match the listing pretty well. It had the things we needed for our trip to the Redwoods and Pacific Coast.
2.0 / 5.0
Need improvement of check in and check out. Did not receive check in information one day before checking. Property manager told us that she can give door access information at the checkin day by text. I will drive wood area and no cell phone acess. Finally I take to her and access information one day before I check in. Also I spend more then one hours to open key lock because she change lock access code before I check out. I call her and she give new access code. House is ok but property management is bad. Also she want to take out gabage can to drive way. I use vacation house every year but this is first time to garbage can out. I am not going back this home until management change.
5.0 / 5.0
This home was really nice and comfortable, and had everything we needed. Made a great base stay for our visit to the redwood national and state parks. While nicely tucked away a little outside the city, the home still had easy access to grocery stores.
Kids loved the table tennis setup and played a lot.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house, great location!
5.0 / 5.0
Love the area. Very comfortable. It was a very relaxing environment. Neighbors are very sweet too.
5.0 / 5.0
It is homes like these that really make Vrbo shine! The home is unassuming from the outside, but as soon as you walk in, you can tell that the owner invested a lot of time and effort into making the home as attractive and comfortable as possible. My family of five was wowed when we walked in the door and started exploring around. The decor was inviting, the home was very clean, and it felt very comfortable from the moment we showed up. Up. The location was perfect for us, which was remote enough for a quiet and secluded stay, but at the same time close enough to Crescent City and the redwood forest that it made for a perfect launching spot for us. I highly recommend this home!
5.0 / 5.0
This home was great for our family with teenagers. The home itself looks like it's a little older, but has has some nice updates. It was well stocked. My kids loved the ping-pong table and visiting the chicken out back.
It is further out of town than I was anticipating, but that wasn't an issue for us. It was a great landing place for out visit to the Redwoods.
4.0 / 5.0
The house was very clean and safe. The beds were comfortable. I had to reach out to get check in information the day before because I hadn't heard anything. We had an issue with the key, but she was very responsive. This is first time there was no binder with information about the house, check in, check out process, area information, etc. I stay at VRBO properties to have some of the comforts of home. This house was so basic, like staying in a hotel, without any of the nice extras. It would be great to have some pens, scissors, extra shampoo, conditioner, soap, board or card games, a liquid measuring cup. I know they aren't a requirement, but it makes the stay more home like. We weren't sure what to do for check out and a week later we haven't heard anything. There was only one chicken, not 2 which left us wondering what happened to the other chicken because the coop was open when we arrived. The playhouse door doesn't open. It wasn't a big deal to us because our kids are teens, but if I had little ones it would be disappointing. The grill was disgusting so we cleaned it. To summarize, it was clean, beds comfortable, but not a home, just a place to stay. Also, I recommend not paying the $3000 deposit and go with the insurance. I would be nervous about getting the $ refunded with the limited communication.
4.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay. It was clean and we were able to get to and from our activities easily and have a comfortable place to cook and relax. The kids loved the tree house. Yard was nice and spacious.
We did have trouble with unlocking door and refrigerator smelled like fish. I would also like to suggest better communication about check in information. We received the the information the day we were traveling there and I saw the email about entry but not about house rules. I was looking for info when we arrived. I think a heads up to future guests would be a good idea. Such as you will receive house rules and entry info the day you arrive via email.
We definitely liked the house and would recommend to other guests with a family.
5.0 / 5.0
Cleanest vacation rental we’ve stayed in. Very comfortable, about 10 minutes out of town. Quiet neighborhood.
There were a few things that were a little annoying if you plan on cooking. Kitchen knives and scissors won’t even cut a plastic bag, very dull. No Saran Wrap, foil, Tupperware or anything for leftovers. And if you want to use the bbq outside you have to go buy your own propane tank.
It would also be nice if there was a luggage rack or dresser or just unlock the closet in the master bedroom. There’s no place to put suitcases or unpack your clothes.
Other than that we enjoyed staying here, ping pong was fun. Very clean and comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
We had rented a cabin outside of town. Which ended up being completely unfurnished. The property was a welcome change of plans with bed and running water in a central location for the activities we had planned. The ping pong table was a huge hit and they played every moment possible.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed at this rental for its proximity to the coastal redwoods and the southern Oregon beaches. Here are some things that stood out:
- The location was very convenient, with quick access to main avenues to good hiking and tidepooling.
- Main bathroom shower is awesome. Perfect water pressure, very attractive, and lots of space.
- Main bedroom bed is very comfortable, much better than beds in most rentals.
- The yard is lovely and the chickens were charming.
- The yard and house are private from the neighbors.
- The ping pong table was really fun.
- House was clean and inviting.
- Everything that we used worked as expected: washer/dryer, dishwasher, stove/oven, plumbing, wi-fi, etc.
- House was dark inside and could benefit from more lighting.
- Fridge, though clean, smelled strongly of fish inside. We bought a box of baking soda but it didn’t seem to help. The food we brought home from our trip even smelled like fish.
- Power went out throughout Crescent City for a couple of hours at night and cell service was not working either. Had to drive 15 minutes to the dark city center to get enough reception to call the owner, who was also out of power, and informed us that it is unfortunately not an infrequent occurrence due to the aging power grid in Crescent City. Fortunately power did not stay out for long.
- Homeowner was pleasant to deal with.
- Checkout was easy, with not much asked of us.
Great experience overall. Would stay here again.
4.0 / 5.0
Nice place to spend quality time with family
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. Great location, and lots of things to do. The kids really enjoyed the ping pong table, and the playhouse in the back yard.
5.0 / 5.0
Overall the experience of renting this property was perfect. Communication with the host and check in was flawless. I reserved this property as a Christmas gift for my adult son and I to explore the Redwoods. It did not disappoint! The property was well maintained and very clean. Had a wonderfully cozy atmosphere but very large and roomy. Was located perfectly in between the beach and the Redwoods. Also had the convenience of stores around to grab quick necessities. Highly recommend and hopefully can rent again in the future.
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice place to stay
5.0 / 5.0
Our Adult Children came up for Christmas and the house was even decorated for the holiday! Firewood provided was a bonus for the game room stove and the ping pong table was enjoyed! I recommend this property to anyone.
5.0 / 5.0
Great value for the money. Has fire pit, wood stove(s). And ping pong table that was a ton of fun once everyone got involved.
5.0 / 5.0
Would rent it again!!
4.0 / 5.0
Owners were kind. Offered a few suggestions and they were very receptive. House was very nice and clean! Would stay there again for sure.
5.0 / 5.0
The place was exceptionally clean. Place was exactly as described. The two chickens did a great job of providing me fresh eggs for breakfast. The place was in a quiet area and only about ten minute drive to the beach. The host was easy to get a hold of and very kind. Check in was super easy. I would stay here again.
4.0 / 5.0
The house was close to Crescent City and it was easy to drive to the redwoods from the property. I wish the manager would have been more responsive to early inquiries but did respond to issues once we were there. Biggest problem was lack of lighting in the living room. We received new bulbs for a ceiling fixture but they were the wrong size. Had to use bulbs from another fixture. Climbing on a chair to change light bulbs was not on our relaxation agenda. Property also could have used a lawn mowing.
5.0 / 5.0
Great base for exploring the parks
Very clean, had the necessities, great location for exploring Redwoods NP.
5.0 / 5.0
Clean and spacious
Nice large space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Only 10 mins from town and close to Ocean view and Redwood hikes.
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable and clean. Kids love the chickens!
Will do it again for sure
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful house
The house was great. Had all the basic neccessatiites. Location was close to many restaurants and grocery. Also 10mins from Jeddiah redwood national parks and Smith River.
5.0 / 5.0
Super convenient to the Redwoods
We loved this house. It was pretty convenient to Crescent City and to the Redwoods, which was the purpose of our trip. The kids loved the ping pong table and the backyard with the playhouse. The rooms were big and everything was clean and well maintained. I wish there was a pack and play or portable crib for our baby, since it was advertised as great for families but that's my fault for not checking before booking. The price was great and communication was easy with the host. The lockbox with the key made for easy check in and out but the location of the lock box wasn't immediately obvious and we had to search for it. The kitchen is well stocked with everything we needed and the shower in the master bedroom is amazing! If we ever make it to this area again we would definitely book here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect home for traveling!
We came to California for my sister in laws wedding the Forrest and this is about 10 minutes from the location as well food, groceries and some small shops! We loved the cleanliness and space provided in this home!
3.0 / 5.0
April 2022
Convenient location and set up. Property listed as non smoking but had significant smoke smell everywhere
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect home base for redwoods adventures
Our family has dreamed of visiting the redwoods for years and this wonderful rental house helped make our dream vacation absolutely perfect! We spent a lot of time relaxing and warming up in this comfy, cozy home in between spectacular (but wet and chilly) hikes in nearby Jedediah Smith State Park. The house was larger than expected, our kids loved the play house in the yard, and we played lots of ping pong on rainy afternoons. We could wash clothes after a muddy hike and we cooked all of our meals at the house. The kitchen supplies were a little limited but the owner was very helpful and responsive. Highly recommended!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to hang out
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Kids loved the big yard to run around and the ping pong table. Lots of room for 4 adults and 2 kids. Very quiet and convenient location. Will definitely come again
3.0 / 5.0
Would be great for a big family
This would be a great place for a big family trip. With a ping pong table in the house and a large back yard with a fire pit. For my purposes, I just needed somewhere to sleep and cook while in the area for work.
Unfortunately one day the electricity was out for about 5 hours. I had been using WiFi (good strength, worked great for streaming) during my stay. I found out the hard way that I didn’t have cell service at the house and had to leave to be able to text the owner. I got a response back once electricity had been restored.
The house is no frills. There were plenty of towels for just me and they were good quality. Bed linens left something to be desired. I wish they had spent more money on nicer linens and headboards rather than all the decorations on the walls. Instead of a headboard they had these decorative felt like boards command stripped to the wall behind the bed in the master. This meant that you couldn’t sit up in bed and lean back. I made the mistake of leaning back once and the Velcro command strips slipped and I had to Velcro them back up…
The kitchen was decently stocked with some pans. Not a ton of stuff but enough to get by. There is a nice bar area to sit at and a dining table to seat a family.
There are chickens in the back which could be fun if you have kids. I also saw some white bunnies running around. Not sure if those are pets or some wild looking wild bunnies!
Check in I messaged for instructions because I was driving down from PDX and got instructions soon after. I received check out instructions the night before I left. They wanted the beds stripped and trash out (totally normal expectation) but also the counters wiped down and the the floors swept. I was trying to do that after working night shift before checking out and totally forgot to start the dishwasher. Oops. Sorry!
You get a key from a lockbox on the front door knob for access. A big improvement would be a keypad for access. The front door was a little sticky/tricky and required two hands which was tough with all my ins/outs to work. The heavy lock box on the doorknob certainly didn’t help.
If you’re looking for a secluded house this would be good for you. There are neighbors not far, but I didn’t see them and there are fences. If you’re looking to run/walk you’ll want to go into town. Lots of loose dogs and no sidewalks.
One highlight was that the house was very clean which is one of the most important things to me.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful Crescent City House
House was centrally located and was nicely furnished. Enjoyed having the space for the kids to run around, and the ping pong table to burn off some energy. Beds were firm but comfortable, and we all slept well! The backyard space was nicely landscaped with flower beds, succulents a cute clubhouse and the chickens. We even had a white bunny come around in the evenings. Would stay here again if coming to the area.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful three bedroom house with large game room
This house is very clean and very well laid out. Nice fire pit in backyard. Tree fort for kids to play in. Large open room with ping-pong table. Beautifully manicured edges and herbs. Will definitely look to stay at this place again when traveling back to the area. It is close to play girl and access to the ocean. Short distance from town.
5.0 / 5.0
Exceptionally Clean and Comfortable
This home is truly that - a home. It is VERY clean and all furnishings, including the beds, are comfortable. The home is tastefully decorated. The kitchen has top notch dishware and cutlery. The home is larger than it looks online. The host adds homey touches - we were there right after Christmas, and there was a beautiful Christmas tree and holiday decorations. The host is very responsive to communications. Do not hesitate to book this home. We have stayed in many short-term rental homes, and this one is truly one of the best we have experienced.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful property
Beautiful and convenient and comfortable while being spacious. Two thumbs way up.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing place! Higher level 💯 👌
Big enough for more than 2 families.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place
Everything was more than we expected. Thank you for being a wonderful host.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful property. Nice stay. Enjoyed it !
4.0 / 5.0
Cresent city
Very nice house and fun for the kiddos.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Crescent City?
The average price for a rental in Crescent City is $285 per night. This rental is $60 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Rustic Modern Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Rustic Modern Retreat pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Rustic Modern Retreat?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.