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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
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Arcata, CA
  • Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
    4 min walk
  • Arcata Theatre Lounge
    6 min walk
  • Los Bagels
    6 min walk
  • Eureka, CA (EKA-Murray Field)
    8 min drive

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About the area

Arcata

With a stay at this vacation home in Arcata, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Arcata Theatre Lounge. .This vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Los Bagels and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Arcata Plaza.

What's nearby

  • Arcata Theatre Lounge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Arcata Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Arcata Community Forest - 3 min drive - 2.2 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, rock climbing nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Sam Pennisi

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee grinder
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1250 sq ft (116 sq m)

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

Pets not 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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Cary

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great early 20th century charm with nicely added updates. It doesn't have the exterior charm of some neighboring Victorians, but it is definitely very functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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