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Centrally located historic bungalow, minutes from downtown and Cal Poly Humboldt

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Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Arcata, CA
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Arcata Theatre Lounge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Arcata Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Arcata

In Arcata .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Theatre Lounge. Los Bagels and Cal Poly Humboldt State University are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Arcata Theatre Lounge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arcata Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arcata Community Forest - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 12 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dead Reckoning Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Arcata Pizza & Deli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Don's Donuts Pizza & Deli - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pho Hoang - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Centrally located historic bungalow, minutes from downtown and Cal Poly Humboldt

Fully equipped, comfortable period-accurate home with walking distance to redwoods, movies, fine dining, and Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. Walk a few blocks to Cal Poly Humboldt, offering theater, art, and sports among other events.

Property manager

Sam Pennisi

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • No pets allowed

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
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 deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Centrally located historic bungalow, minutes from downtown and Cal Poly Humboldt Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ami Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, helpful hosts.

Check in was so easy- and the hosts made sure to let us know they were available if needed and were right around the corner. The place was just as expected, it was full of charm and welcoming. We enjoyed it. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimi F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering for celebration of life

Awesome house, super comfortable. Owners were very attentive and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our 2nd stay here did not disappoint

This gorgeous craftsman home is spacious, comfortable, sunny, and gorgeous. We hosted our student for dinner in the large kitchen, we walked to campus, the arcata farmer's market and more. I highly suggest staying at this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another excellent stay

This was our second time staying here and we'll be back. It's spacious and perfect for family of 4-5. Walking distance to downtown and campus. Close to restaurants and market. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway to Redwoods NP

Amazing location! Travelled with our two kids ages 15 and 12 and there was a room for each of them. Very walkable to downtown Arcata and several restaurants. About 30 minute drive from the south entrance to Redwoods NP. The home is spectacular with tons of early 20th century craftsman details throughout. Would absolutely stay here again without reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

We had such a nice time in this wonderful house. Beds were comfortable, there is plenty of space, and it’s an easy walk to the square and to campus. The proper owners are super nice and very helpful. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, excellent location

Had a great time at Sam's house. It's located just a few blocks from the downtown plaza and easy access to campus. We could walk to pretty much anything we needed. Nice market a few blocks away, new ramen shop a block away, plaza is 7 blocks away. House is a really nice older house. I have a soft spot for old houses, and like their quirkiness. House is laid out very logically. There's a nice office in the back and we used the smaller third bedroom as a quiet reading/hanging out room. Sam was very communicative and easy to reach. Will definitely stay here again on our next trip if it's available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

I want to live here

Very comfortable house. Old school hard wood floors, trim, and kitchen. Plenty of space. Walking distance to downtown square and campus. Really enjoyed staying here. Will def stay here again when visiting Arcata.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

This was a great place to stay for myself and my aging parents. It would have been wonderful for kids too. Location is great. House feels comfortable, welcoming and easy. It’s pure Arcata.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

L T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pride of Ownership

We stayed here for a family wedding and was ideally located near the main Plaza as well as a local market, coffee shops, and a couple local restaurants. My father has a little trouble walking but commented that he liked the hand rails down the hallway to the bathrooms and in general was easy for him to get around. The place also had lots of charm and was very clean. There is definitely pride of ownership there. Two nit-pik items to be aware of are: 1. it is on a loudish corner with some traffic and the occasional college students walking by in the evenings. If you are sensitive to that, it could be an issue. 2. one of the two bathrooms is functional and nice, but very small. Over all, it was a great place and would stay there again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haris I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location and the host!

We had great time at this property! Centrally located with everything within walking distance. The house itself is charming; my family enjoyed the stay and hope to go back to visit beautiful Arcata!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Very nice property and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and comfortable home

We could walk to so many local shops and restaurants with ease. The house was a cute old bungalow with plenty of space for cooking, visiting, and playing games with the family. Look forward to another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

LUUK V.

Liked: Cleanliness

House with Character

We loved this house. It had so much character and the location was great as well. Walking to downtown and the university. This place worked out really well for us and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Home

This was the perfect place to enjoy the area from. Extremely comfortable and just a short walk into town or a short drive to almost everything else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sage

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really neat old house, we loved the antique kitchen. House has beautiful details throughout, feels special to stay in an old house. That said, old houses come with old smells, so if you're sensitive, consider this. Also, they appear to be remodeling an adjacent property so when we arrived there were work vehicles taking up the only parking spot and the street parking is 2 hr only or prohibited between certain hours. Be aware, the work crew uses this property for restroom.breaks so we were surprised when a very nice man let himself in the backdoor to use the restroom! We all had a good chuckle at the shock and he retreated quickly! Some better communication by the owner to the work crew might be in order for times when it's been rented. Because of the construction the yard is littered with debris as well making our first impression a little dubious about what we'd find inside. Inside is truly delightful and overall clean. That said, the tub did have a prior guest's hairs throughout. We also find hair in the sheets and on a pillow. I'm thinking just didn't get sloughed off in the dryer but still, felt a little icky having to pick someone else's hairs out of the sheets. We used the trundle twin and had to locate sheets for it in a closet...due to infrequent use they smelled musty and the mattress pad for that bed has noticeable stains on it. Finally there was no welcome book or anything in the property to give us instructions or tips, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We enjoyed our stay very much. It was the perfect location next to the university. Nice house and very clean. The owners are super friendly too. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The greatest stay in Northern California

The house was beautiful. The location was perfect, close to HSU and downtown Arcata. The owners are wonderful people. It was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Beth P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice home needs cleaning, noisy, limited dishware

Nice home has had some nice work done and nice touches. needs work. No screens. Lot of windows painted closed. Only 4 cups, 3 mugs. No bowls for eating, just large serving bowls. A few plates. But stocked with cookware. Check if dishes before you go if you plan to cook. We had to give up on that. Not sure they use a cleaning service as floors, kitchen and bathrooms need it. Bedding was clean. Musty smell and noisy street. Lots of cars. Will impact sleep if noise bothers you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Rental Home

We stayed here while touring Humboldt with our son and had a great time. The hosts are attentive and available and very knowledgeable about the area. The home is well-maintained, nicely decorated, and very comfortable. The beds are cozy and there is a ton of natural light. We walked to the school and out to dinner and coffee. Did not need to use our car at all to get around. We hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023