Charming One-bedroom Cottage. Upscale quiet neighborhood. Convenient location.
Cottage in Arcata, CA
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cottage rental
Where is Arcata located?
Arcata is located on Humboldt Bay just 7 miles north of Eureka, 10 minutes to beaches, and less than an hour's drive to State and National Redwood Parks, home to the tallest trees in the world.
What does Arcata have to offer?
Enjoy lush redwood groves, miles of pristine coastline, a famous wildlife refuge and a lively town square in a progressive and colorful city. Arcata, which is located between scenic Humboldt Bay and a forested hillside, is a popular destination for visitors who come to experience the tallest trees in the world, enjoy rafting down swift flowing rivers, walk along un-crowded beaches and attend events on the town square, including the Kinetic Sculpture Race, the Oyster Festival, Pastels On The Plaza, the North Country Fair, Arts Alive and the Farmers Market (Saturdays only).
Other communities near Arcata
Within a 15 to 30 minute drive from Arcata other popular destinations include Eureka's Waterfront District, also known as 'Old Town', the Victorian Village of Ferndale (where parts of the Majestic and Outbreak were filmed), the quaint fishing village of Trinidad and Patricks Point State Park.
Ambience
PARKSIDE COTTAGE is a free standing, fully detached one bedroom unit. The setting is quiet due to traffic being restricted to mostly neighborhood vehicles because of a park which is located at the end of the street.
Description of Cottage
This craftsman-inspired cottage is in a quiet neighborhood adjacent to Stewart Park and is only a ten minute walk to the city center or to the Humboldt State University campus. The cottage interior is comfortable and well appointed, with open floor plan which includes a living, dining and kitchen area. The kitchen is fully equipped with a range, microwave and a refrigerator. The tiled bathroom features a tub/shower combination. The living room sofa makes into a bed which can sleep either one additional adult or two children. Beautiful maple floors, hand woven carpets, a leather sofa bed, an original Morris style chair, historic photography and original works of art add warm ambiance to the main living area.
A door separates the bedroom from the living area which allows privacy for guests using the sofa bed. Guests will be able to enjoy a good nights sleep on the queen sized bed which features a Sterns and Foster ultra-plush pillow top mattress, down pillows and fine linens. Paintings by the owner, an accomplished artist, enhance the bedroom
decor.
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Keywords: Cottage
Arcata is located on Humboldt Bay just 7 miles north of Eureka, 10 minutes to beaches, and less than an hour's drive to State and National Redwood Parks, home to the tallest trees in the world.
What does Arcata have to offer?
Enjoy lush redwood groves, miles of pristine coastline, a famous wildlife refuge and a lively town square in a progressive and colorful city. Arcata, which is located between scenic Humboldt Bay and a forested hillside, is a popular destination for visitors who come to experience the tallest trees in the world, enjoy rafting down swift flowing rivers, walk along un-crowded beaches and attend events on the town square, including the Kinetic Sculpture Race, the Oyster Festival, Pastels On The Plaza, the North Country Fair, Arts Alive and the Farmers Market (Saturdays only).
Other communities near Arcata
Within a 15 to 30 minute drive from Arcata other popular destinations include Eureka's Waterfront District, also known as 'Old Town', the Victorian Village of Ferndale (where parts of the Majestic and Outbreak were filmed), the quaint fishing village of Trinidad and Patricks Point State Park.
Ambience
PARKSIDE COTTAGE is a free standing, fully detached one bedroom unit. The setting is quiet due to traffic being restricted to mostly neighborhood vehicles because of a park which is located at the end of the street.
Description of Cottage
This craftsman-inspired cottage is in a quiet neighborhood adjacent to Stewart Park and is only a ten minute walk to the city center or to the Humboldt State University campus. The cottage interior is comfortable and well appointed, with open floor plan which includes a living, dining and kitchen area. The kitchen is fully equipped with a range, microwave and a refrigerator. The tiled bathroom features a tub/shower combination. The living room sofa makes into a bed which can sleep either one additional adult or two children. Beautiful maple floors, hand woven carpets, a leather sofa bed, an original Morris style chair, historic photography and original works of art add warm ambiance to the main living area.
A door separates the bedroom from the living area which allows privacy for guests using the sofa bed. Guests will be able to enjoy a good nights sleep on the queen sized bed which features a Sterns and Foster ultra-plush pillow top mattress, down pillows and fine linens. Paintings by the owner, an accomplished artist, enhance the bedroom
decor.
.
Keywords: Cottage
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Arcata, CA
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Parkside Cottage is an amazing place to stay. Pristinely clean, close to town but quiet, lowest outdoor deck for morning coffee. Cozy, charming and comfortable inside with all I needed. Jim is a fantastic host going above and beyond to help as needed.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay. Love this location for convenience to Cal Poly and downtown Arcata. Apartment was spotless and beautifully appointed. It was very comfortable and quiet. My only suggestion for improvement is to replace the sleeper sofa mattress (the mattress was so uncomfortable my son ended up folding it back up and sleeping on the sofa instead.). Highly recommend for 2 people.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a very nice stay at the cottage. The hosts were very attentive and communicative. The cottage is beautiful and very comfortable. Thank you.
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean, as described, friendly hosts and central location.
10.0 / 10.0
Jim and Christine were the best. They made our stay the best. We felt like family. We can’t wait to come back again.
10.0 / 10.0
Quite street, easy walking distance to town, shops, restaurants. Great place for a couple. Well put together unit with everything you need.
Great host.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful property. Clean, well equipped, and convenient. Owners went out of their way to make sure we had a wonderful stay, which we did.
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet location in Arcata within close distance to amenities and base to explore Redwoods in Humbodt county. Cottage layout and amenities are well thought out to make the stay pleasant, and restful. Kudos to Jim and Christine for being great hosts and sharing this cottage for travellers or visitors.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything about this little place was just perfect! It has everything you need to be comfortable. Perfect for 1-2 people. The nieghborhood is nice and quiet, the hosts were in communication ahead of time to make sure I had what I needed. I work virtually and needed to work for part of my stay, so they tested the internet to make sure I could attend my virtual meetings. It worked perfectly! I plan to stay again on my next trip to Arcata!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything about this booking was ideal - from the hosts' kind & timely communications to the generously well-appointed, conscientious & comfortable accommodations to the wonderfully quiet & convenient location. My husband and I both believe we may never have slept in a more comfortable bed! We've decided this will be our top go-to spot from now on when we stay in Humboldt County. Thank you Jim & Christine!
10.0 / 10.0
We really liked this place. Good size for two. The cottage was very clean and had a very comfortable bed. The kitchen was well equipped with quality items. No hand me downs like lots of other places we have stayed. Walking distance to town. We would stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Charming, comfortable apartment in a quiet neighborhood of old homes. Within easy walking distance of downtown Arcata. We delighted in exploring the neighborhood and enjoying the well-loved, beautifully tended front gardens.
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage is exceptional in all ways. We will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Will go back
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage is very clean and has everything we needed during our stay. Communicating and flexibility with the owners was fantastic!
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our stay! Our place had everything we needed and the location was fantastic. We will definitely be back! Thank you.
10.0 / 10.0
A true gem
We couldn't have been happier with this home-away-from-home cottage in Arcata. It was perfect for the two of us, and roomier than we expected from the photos. Jim and Christine thought through every detail, and they're phenomenal hosts to boot. The serene location made for a great night's rest, and yet everything we needed was within walking distance. We'll be staying here for sure if we find ourselves in Arcata again. Thanks again, Jim and Christine!
10.0 / 10.0
Home away from home
The hosts, Jim and Christine, were thoughtful, kind, and pleasant. The living quarters were attractive, very comfortable, and amenities very complete. I lacked for nothing, including staples to start my visit and a bottle of wine to help relax! Being at the end of the street with a park meant no drive through traffic and very quiet neighborhood. Easy walk in to downtown, Humboldt campus, and driving north and south to sightsee in absolutely beautiful country. I hope to return to stay here and see more of this stunning area.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved parkside. cottage!
We had a lovely first time visit to Arcata and the cottage had much to do with it. Location was perfect, walking distance to stores, restaurants, farmers market and next to stewart park which our grandchildren loved Jim and Christine were attentive and helpful whenever we had a question. We look forward to our next visit and will love to return to such a well cared for home away from home
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome vacation base!
The owners were super hosts! A great base of operations to visit the beach, rivers and mountains. VERY nice if you have kids as the park was just a 30 second walk from the house. The area was beautiful and quiet as well.
The hosts were super helpful and offered us help when we had a health emergency during our stay.
5 stars and plan to stay again in the future! hopefully under better circumstances.
10.0 / 10.0
Superb
Great setting for a getaway very clean and very private. I loved it
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect!
The space was great for 2 people. Very comfortable bed. Lots of nice touches throughout. Well stocked kitchen. Host was easy to communicate. Had no problems before or during stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for Two!
This is a clean and comfortable apartment above a garage, nicely situated in a quiet Arcata neighborhood a few blocks from downtown. The place was immaculate, kitchen well-appointed, and the owner very responsive. It was perfect for the two of us. We’ve stayed here before and will certainly stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean and well stocked
Great small cottage--very clean and great communication with owners. Well stocked kitchen and linens.
10.0 / 10.0
Private quiet but close to everything.
Great quiet location. Walk to restaurants stores etc. nice private deck and windows let a nice cross breeze In. check out the bottom right cabinet in kitchen. Cutting boards spices are all tucked inside. We had a great meal at salt and wished we’d made reservations at Larrupin cafe. Kayaking in Trinidad bay was a highlight of our trip
10.0 / 10.0
Great place for exploring the Redwoods
Great place to come back to after spending the day out exploring the Redwoods. Jim and Christine where great hosts and made us feel so welcomed. What we did not expect but was a pleasant surprise was the playground right across the street, which allowed our little one to burn off some energy.
10.0 / 10.0
Charm in the Redwoods
Extremely comfortable, well-appointed cottage in a charming and very quiet neighborhood, within walking distance of cozy restaurants. Gracious, informative and responsive host. We would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful vacation!
We spent a wonderful week in Arcata, and if we come to the area again we would definitely stay at Parkside Cottage again. Clean, comfortable, and exactly what we wanted.
10.0 / 10.0
Five star cottage
The photo says it all--the five stars on the cottage. Jim and Christine have thought of everything to give a guest all the amenities imaginable for a pleasant stay.
First, the location is perfect, away from any traffic and next to a small park. This is one of the nicest neighborhoods in Arcata, close to the town center but distant from the busy streets of this university city.
We just completed our 2300 mile trip, and having sampled a lot of beds in the process, we can vouch for this as being the most comfortable.
And finally, Jim and Christine are wonderful hosts, from the initial contact through checking out. You can't go wrong staying with them.
10.0 / 10.0
Experience a great getaway
Exceptional place to stay--Everything you would need is supplied--very Clean and Quiet--Owners are great hosts--Would recommend this charming place to relax or explore the area.
10.0 / 10.0
top tier experience
No disrespect to previous VRBO hosts, but Jim and his delightful cottage is the best. Helpful, knowledgeable, easy, and organized. Easily the best maintained property we have stayed. The space was immaculate, while still projecting warmth and comfort. Easy walk to Arcata's central square, market, shops and restaurants. Many places to explore from the Community Forest, Clam Beach, Trinidad, and the Redwood parks. Jim can provide guidance and maps. I would stay here again without hesitation.
10.0 / 10.0
Immaculately furnished cottage
Parkside Cottage is spotlessly clean and beautifully appointed. Jim and Christine are thoughtful and helpful hosts. It doesn't get better than this!
10.0 / 10.0
Essence of Arcata
Very relaxing and comfortable. Quiet and peaceful.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect!
The Parkside Cottage was the perfect place for me and my husband to celebrate our anniversary. It felt very cozy, yet had plenty of space. The cottage is in a very quiet location, but still close to stores and restaurants. I highly recommend this vacation rental!
10.0 / 10.0
Arcata Haven
The cottage was honestly one of the most comfortable, clean and well maintained places my wife and I have ever stayed at. The furnishings and decor made it a great place to relax. The neighborhood was quite and beautifully landscaped.
I would recommend it as "the" place to stay in Arcata.
5.0 / 10.0
The cottage was honestly one of the most comfortable, clean and well maintained places my wife and I have ever stayed at. The furnishings and decor made it a great place to relax. The neighborhood was quite and beautifully landscaped.I would recommend it as "the" place to stay in Arcata.
5.0 / 10.0
My second time staying with Christine and Jim.Just as good as the first time :)A wonderful space that has everything I need.Cannot wait to come back again to finish off the trails I did not get to.Perfect basecamp for this area!Grazie mille Christine and Jim!
10.0 / 10.0
The return :)
My second time staying with Christine and Jim.
Just as good as the first time :)
A wonderful space that has everything I need.
Cannot wait to come back again to finish off the trails I did not get to.
Perfect basecamp for this area!
Grazie mille Christine and Jim!
10.0 / 10.0
Rental review
Wonderful rental & hosts! Great location too!
10.0 / 10.0
HSU visit
Jim and Christine were great. The property is clean and safe. It had all the things I needed for cooking and for relaxing. I will definitely stay there again the next time I visit.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Arcata?
The average price for a rental in Arcata is $154 per night. This rental is $14 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming One-bedroom Cottage. Upscale quiet neighborhood. Convenient location.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming One-bedroom Cottage. Upscale quiet neighborhood. Convenient location. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming One-bedroom Cottage. Upscale quiet neighborhood. Convenient location.?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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