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

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Arcata Heights

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Interior
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3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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
  • Place, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cal Poly Humboldt State University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcata Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Arcata

Arcata Heights stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Arcata Heights 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

  • Humboldt State University Natural History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪College Creek Marketplace - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Renata's Creperie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Arcata Pizza & Deli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Szechuan Garden Chinese Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Local Cider Bar - ‬9 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.

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kateri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We rented for several days as a place from which to explore the North Coast region and found it nicely located near Cal Poly and a lot of really amazing restaurants. The house is a beautiful and clean craftsman with wonderful wood floors and molding in most of the rooms. If you like period details and modern tech, you'll appreciate the induction cook-top in the antique stove and the modern fridge made to look old. The house had what we needed and the hosts were thoughtful with suggestions of places to visit. We appreciated the little holiday tree in the front window and the lights turned on to welcome us.We also appreciated the books and games, nightlight, and cozy rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness
You cannot ask for a better place near everything in Arcata. Our sencond child graduated from Humbolt. Stayed at many places the last 5 years. This had alot more room. Price was great. Would come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was spacious and had lovely historic details w/ modern accents. It was very convenient for walking to a market and restaurants, as well as very quick drive to the downtown plaza and the Cal Poly campus. We got right on and off Hwy 101 to go exploring. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home has so much character with a homie feeling. It had everything we needed and was located so close to the main area of town and Cal Poly Humboldt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

j b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home. Very comfortable and clean. Gorgeous 1920s-ish home with character. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was such a restful stay, we loved being within walking distance to a fabulous health food grocery. Beds I think are full not queen. Couches super comfy for reading. Kitchen well equipped, I especially appreciated the ceramic plates. Not all windows open but we were able to prop several open during the day to air it out. Overall loved having so much space for an affordable price and getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay more than we expected!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy N.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the house, great location. The house was roomy and super cute. Very clean. Had a great time. Would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was incredibly gracious in lending us some chairs and some space to store luggage before our flight home. House had everything we needed to sleep comfortably. Laundry was nice to have. Didn’t cook but there looked to be all the basics to make a meal. TV had all the usual apps. Heating worked well. Adequate blankets and towels. Very well located
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Was a great location and had a parking spot that was off the street which was key for the location. The bed was extremely comfortable and was super comfortable home in general. Had some mishap when trying to adjust the dates by adding a date but once I was able to reach the host it was smooth sailing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arwen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property with lots of charm. Plenty of space and sunshine. Well equipped kitchen. Very comfy beds. Host is communicative and accommodating. Check in was simple and convenient. Grocery just a couple of blocks away. Easy access to 101 and only a short drive to Eureka and McKinleyville. Walkable to Arcata Plaza.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Arcata college visit

Clean and lovely craftsman home. Convenient location for college visit. Third bedroom looks to have been converted from a possible laundry room. Ended up being too small to use. But otherwise a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a comfy and cozy Craftsman home. It felt like it was our home. Relaxing atmosphere, well equipped, perfect for our girls trip. Location was great. You can easily walk to downtown Arcata. Just a lovely spot.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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