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December 2024

January 2025

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Arcata, CA

Arcata Playhouse
11 min walk
Los Bagels
15 min walk
Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
17 min walk
Eureka, CA (EKA-Murray Field)
10 min drive

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown home with private deck - close to shopping and restaurants

Villa Retreat

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Stay at Retreat during your next visit to the Redwood Coast. This gorgeous 3 bedroom Arcata vacation home was newly finished in April 2019! Built in 2005, this home is newer with a fresh and relaxing feel. Villa Retreat has all the necessities for Redwood Coast Adventure.

The living area is newly decorated with a calm and inviting aesthetic and plenty of seating. It features games, Smart TV with cable, wireless internet and beautiful photography. The kitchen in fully equipped with all the necessary amenities and opens to the dining and living area. There are 3 bedrooms. One has one queen and the other has one double. Each are quiet, beautifully decorated and have all new beds in 2019. The Master has a new king bed and private bath. There's also plenty of parking and a private deck off the living and kitchen area. Also, pets are welcome and there is a fenced yard in that back for play time!

Villa Retreat is located about 15 blocks from downtown Arcata where you'll find shopping, restaurants and the Saturday Farmers Market. It's a quick drive to Cal Poly Humboldt and Arcata Redwood Park. Arcata is centrally located on the Redwood Coast just 20 minutes from the gorgeous beaches in Trinidad, 40 minutes from Redwood National Park and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, 10 minutes from old town Eureka and 40 minutes from the Avenue of the Giants. Stay and enjoy the Redwood Coast during your next visit on the redwood Coast!

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Arcata Playhouse. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Within a 15-minute walk of Arcata Playhouse and Los Bagels

This vacation home offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Free toiletries
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

TV
DVD player
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Fenced garden
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the city centre
Near a zoo

Things to do

Rafting nearby
Cycling nearby
Hunting nearby
Whale watching nearby
Fishing nearby
Marina nearby
Hiking nearby
Hiking/biking trails 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
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property Registration Number SSVR-039

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

32042

Downtown home with private deck - close to shopping and restaurants Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Antonia M.

28 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Had a great time and the house was perfect for a family vacation. Close enough to downtown without the street traffic. Neighborhood was quite

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean

We were going leased with the layout, location and size of home. It was great for visiting our college student. Only thing that would have made it better were if kitchen had a meat thermometer, foil or plastic wrap or even some containers to store leftovers during visit. Otherwise, it was great and we would recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Overall property was great. Just 2 things to mention- the dishwasher was not emptied but we just treated it like a cupboard. The master shower head is broken so if you don’t have it straight, water spurts out the top all over the bathroom. We left it straight to see the issue you’ll need to angle it down.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

very nice, front door was a bit tricky, the door tothe bath door lock wll lock but not unlock, got stuck for 5 minutes. The rest was good.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

22 Jul 2024

Great Arcata house but a dog has lived here.

Great house. Roomy. Garage. Kitchen was decently stocked. Our only complaint is that there is dog hair and very clearly a dog has lived here recently. White dog hair ended up on our packs. Our son is allergic to dogs so we weren’t psyched. Other than that it was a great place in the Arcata bottoms.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

10 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home in Arcata

I enjoyed the fact that the house was well equipped, comfortable, and clean. The front door code was problematic and I ended up having to contact the housekeeper who told me how to access an actual key. I would suggest offering renters the key option right up front to avoid the frustration of not being able to open the front door. Other than that, I really liked the house and would rent it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

12 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Grade

Comfortable and convenient location

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

27 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot close to downtown Arcata

Brought some friends to visit my CalPoly student. This house was clean, conveniently located, great parking, great kitchen, easy check in. We had a blast hiking, shopping the Saturday market, hunting for agates at Agate Beach, visiting Sue-meg State Park. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie L.

6 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This place was ver comfortable for my family and myself. We stayed two nights while seeing the avenue of the giants. We left a few items and they shipped it to us very quickly.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory B., Redding, CA

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite and clean

Lovely space for our weekend getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Heather H., Northern California

20 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute dog friendly house, walking distance to downtown

Nice house, perk being dog friendly. Check in process was easy. Good location, walking distance to downtown, felt safe. House could use some add'l amenities to make it 5 star vs 4 star. Essentials in my mind include coffee filters, foil/saran wrap which were missing. We bought and left for the next person. Some cozy blankets would be nice too while watching tv, we just had to bundle up with our sweatshirts/jackets.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny H., Mount Shasta

6 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Arcana getaway

Home was centrally located, comfortable and dog friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rajen D., San Jose, CA

23 Apr 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

I will try my best to avoid VRBO rentals in the future

This was one of the most demeaning experience renting through VRBO, which I have been doing with my family for years. I have had one other previous experience with Vacasa before which was sub-optimal, and I had thought that was an outlier. However, after this experience, I will not rent myself, and if asked, will strongly discourage others as well. I do not want to spend more energy describing the issues, I have attempted to do so to the customer interfaces I have interacted with and the experience has been infuriating at worse, and unsatisfactory at best. There are enough options outside of Vacasa, and am glad the properties that are rented through you are marked clearly so I can avoid them in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

9 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Immaculate and comfortable stay

My family and I stayed here during a visit to Cal Poly Humboldt. We were immediately impressed with how incredibly clean the property was. Checking in was a bit difficult. Vacasa was supposed to send us an email with check-in information but we didn't know that. We arrived at 11p after a long drive, so trying to figure everything out was frustrating. We got the door code and Wi-Fi info after calling Vacasa. Despite that trouble, this vacation rental is still a 5-star place. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking gear, utensils, and basics (oil, spices, etc.). We didn't eat out once during our 3-night stay! My only suggestions are a medium sized sauce pan (something in between the small sauce pan and large stock pot) and a few extra trash bags. Having access to a washer and dryer cut down on the amount of clothing we had to bring with us as well as gave me the opportunity to bring home all clean clothes. The beds and linens were comfortable and there was plenty of space for 5 adults and 1 child. Thank you, Michelle (owner), for sharing your space with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iveta M.

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

We had a really good time! The property was nice and clean and close to downtown.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

15 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as advertised

Perfect home just as described. Very clean and very comfortable beds!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

15 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This place was so comfortable for the four of us. We really felt at home and will stay here next time we visit family. Check-in and departure were easy. The property manager was super by when we needed her. Highly recommend!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

19 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we wanted

Great base for our Redwood Coast vacation. Arcata is charming, neighborhood felt safe, and our 2 kids and 3 dogs were all very comfortable. Backyard was perfect for the Doggos and each kid had a nice size room. Beds were comfortable enough and there were plenty of dishes and towels.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari W.

3 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place

Great amenities, great location, clean

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

17 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

I loved this home for its layout, furnishings, and features. We stayed for our granddaughter’s graduation and it was a perfect location to organize our celebration. The home was well stocked with essential needs and the beds were Very comfortable…not hard and not too soft! We could walk to a local bakery in the morning and get tasty treats and it was also very close to the Holly Yashi store. While we were in Arcata we visited Trinidad and the Avenue of the Giants. This home was well located to explore the hidden treasures of this area. We also enjoyed the puzzles that were provided and even added one that we brought from home and completed while we were there. In all it was a perfect place for our family. Thanks so much🥰

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

6 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Good home base for family adventure

Clean and well stocked and welcoming to our family of 5 and our dog. We had a great home base for exploring Trinidad, the Redwoods, Arcata, and just relaxing in the house. Lots of great kitchen supplies! Our only complaints were: more blankets, more sponges and dishtowels for actually using the kitchen!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022