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Close to the beach, redwood forest and restaurants yet private.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
McKinleyville, CA
  • Moonstone Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Clam Beach County Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪17 min walk‬

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About the area

McKinleyville

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this McKinleyville vacation home, you'll find Beau Pre Golf Club and McKinleyville Totem Pole. Hiller Dog Park and Clam Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Beau Pre Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • McKinleyville Totem Pole - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Clam Beach County Park - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 10 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 21 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toni's #1 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Six Rivers Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smug's Pizza-McKinleyville - ‬15 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.

Close to the beach, redwood forest and restaurants yet private.

The Fern House is located in a desirable neighborhood but is on a private and gated lot in Mckinleyville. The home is a short drive to the beach and redwoods and close to restaurants and stores. The home has 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, a large driveway, back patio with BBQ, loungers and fire table. The yard has plenty of space for kids to play, apple trees, and gardens for our guests to enjoy.

Property manager

Jesiah Meng

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Gather used towels and start the washer.

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 first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 first aid kit in each accommodation.

Close to the beach, redwood forest and restaurants yet private. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommend!

We had a lovely stay in Mckinleyville. The location was perfect for all activities in the Humboldt area. The house was clean, comfortable and had everything needed for our stay. The hosts were wonderful with communication. I highly recommend staying here, and would defintely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Redwood Forest

Perfect location for visiting Redwood Forrest National/State Park. Close to a grocery store with a full stocked kitchen, a chance to not eat out on the family road trip. Plenty of space for family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Celebration

The house was great, well-stocked, clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Great outdoor space as well.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home was very clean and well kept. Coffee bar was a hit with every one. Home is well stocked with dishes and cooking utensils. House was hidden from the road, and tough to navigate out of the driveway without the use of the garage, but not a huge deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed the Fern House!

The Fern House is a wonderful house to stay in. The house was very in clean, in a great location and the host was very responsive. I look forward to staying here again when coming to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Redwoods Trip

This home was perfect for our trip. The fern theme was adorable and the yard gorgeous. We were very grateful that there were extra towels provided since we had no space to pack them but looking forward to spending some time at the beach. The coffee and tea bar was great and so convenient. Wish we could've stayed for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Oasis near the ocean

Very clean, comfortable quiet place near the ocean and halfway between Trinidad and Eureka
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house in McKinleyville

My family took a road trip to see the redwoods. This house in McKinleyville was the perfect place to rest. The house was clean, comfortable and suited our families needs perfectly. The host was quick to respond with questions that we had and we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home in a convenient location

Our family (2 adults, 3 kids) had a fantastic stay at the Fern House. The house was spotlessly clean, well stocked with all the essentials and several bonuses, and the location allowed us to explore all around Humboldt County and Redwoods State and National Parks easily. The tide pools at Sue-Meg State Park were a favorite of our kids (10y, 12y, 14y). We all loved Fern Canyon and Clintonia Trail in the Gold Bluffs Beach area. Sunset just up the road at Clam Beach County Park was amazing and easy to access. At Fern House, we loved the coffee station, the small cooler provided for day trips, and the gorgeous porch and gardens. The two living rooms made it easy for everyone to have enough space to spread out and unwind after long days of exploring. The front porch was fantastic for enjoying a drink in the evening or putting on shoes to head out in the morning. We also had a great time finding the tiny frogs (and not so tiny slugs!) throughout the garden in the early mornings and evenings. The hosts were easy to contact and responded very quickly to our few questions during our stay. Check in and check out were both simple and well communicated. If we were in the area again, we would definitely return to the Fern House!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fern House

Perfect home for the family. Was enough room to spread out when we were all at the home. Clean, and close to Arcata airport.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly stay close to hikes and town!

We absolutely loved our family getaway at the Fern House! This home is a perfect location if you love hiking in the redwoods and going to the beach, and still within 10 minutes of town to shop and eat! We loved Lady bird Johnson trail, Fern Canyon, the Big Foot shop and Land of the Giants! This home was super family friendly from the rooms to backyard, and kitchen which makes it easier traveling with kiddos! Some of our favorite parts of the home were the coffee bar, and we loved cozying up around the fire pit at the end of the night. Super easy checkin/ out process, the hosts are very responsive. We will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

T J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean trip

Our family had the best time in McKinleyville and the house made it so much easier to enjoy the ocean and sand.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023