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Quiet cottage on the bay with dog-friendly backyard & private dock - near beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Pool
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 463 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Water view
    Water view

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King Salmon, CA
  • Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
    6 min drive
  • Bayshore Mall
    7 min drive
  • Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
    7 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (EKA-Murray Field)
    14 min drive

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About this property

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

Quiet cottage on the bay with dog-friendly backyard & private dock - near beach

Shell Cottage

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Make this cottage by the beach your home away from home, and enjoy an unforgettable getaway with your family or friends! Shell Cottage is a private cottage on a canal with a securely fenced front and back yard for your kids. Dock access is gated and offers a slip for canoes, kayaks, and rowboats if you choose to bring them. The Shell Cottage sits right on a canal in King Salmon, a fishing village just six and a half miles south of Eureka, where you can find several malls, theaters, convenience stores, dining options, and more! The thriving arts communities in Victorian Ferndale, Arcata, and Eureka have much to offer day and night, including live shows, art exhibits, and community events. Del Arte in Blue Lake always puts on incredible, innovative shows. If anyone in your group is a cinephile, a little further away, they can find Prairie Creek State Park (where Return of the Jedi was filmed) and Fern Canyon (where Jurassic Park was filmed); both are 54 and 58.5 miles away, respectively.

The living room features a large TV with cable and DVD, a comfortable sitting area with a queen sofa bed, and fresh nautical charm, creating the perfect ambience for endless relaxation. The well-equipped kitchen will help you prepare the most delicious snacks and meals you can enjoy indoors or at the picnic table in the front yard for some outdoor dining. The backyard also has seating by the dock and canal.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.

Dock details: If you have small children, please make sure they are supervised around the dock at all times and keep the gate locked when not in use.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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 close to Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. A kitchen and a patio are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Fort Humboldt State Historic Park and 6 minutes from Humboldt Botanical Garden
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

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

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 680 sq ft (63 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 2.

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, a first aid kit, 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
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 is also known as

30964
Vrbo Property
Dog friendly Cottage on the bay With a Dock in the Backyard!

Quiet cottage on the bay with dog-friendly backyard & private dock - near beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not make it
I injured my knee the evening before I was to drive up to King Salmon, so was unable to enjoy Shell Cottage, and too late for any refund! I had stayed previously however, and it was lovely; hence my desire to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place! It was safe and quiet, not to mention DOG FRIENDLY!! The perfect spot to Walk the dog to an enclosed dog beach On the bay! Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good property, strangely pushy property management
Property was great. Got emails from the property management company every single day asking me to review until I finally posted a review. Way too much email from that company. Almost like they were desperate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Shell Cottage love
This little cottage was perfect for us. It had a fenced in space for our little girl both front and back. It’s decorated with plants and foliage very nicely. The only negative we have is that the couch is pretty stained up, but clean. We enjoyed our stay and if ever in the area will stay there again. Felt very safe and even tho Interesting neighbors, everything and everyone was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Ivan P.

Nice Cottage but area its not so nice
The whole process to get inside its ridiculous- lock on gate, unlocking box to get key, bolted front door to access mud room plus main door - so two doors - to get inside. Over all the cottage its nice to sleep and all, could use some upgrades. The internet is not fast at all, also no working cable or tv programming. Just like the free channels or air tv, Also since a company manages the property its hard to get someone or a quick response.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice crash pad for a race
We stayed here for a local race —Avenue of the Giants— and it’s great. Neighborhood is a bit weird, but that wasn’t a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place .
Great place to stay with beautiful surroundings.. my family all enjoyed our time here .. would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Underwhelmed
Pictures were good but very disappointed with the surroundings , wasn’t very relaxing with the element of People around made us feel not secure
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Alison A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice accommodation but unsure about the setting
We arrived about 8pm and found the outside gate padlocked so we couldn’t get in. This was not in our list of arrival instructions. Luckily the Vrbo 24 hr hotline quickly sorted us out. The house is very nice and comfortable but we weren’t sure about the setting. It is a very short walk from the house to a coastal path along the sea but the back and front garden areas of the house were completely enclosed so I felt a bit claustrophobic. I though we could sit out the back and enjoy views of the canal but that wasn’t possible. It is a sweet house to stay in if you are out all day and just need somewhere to eat and sleep. I don’t think it is a place to actually ‘holiday’ in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and clean.
Excellent little house. Needed two bedrooms and two bathrooms for our needs. We are two elderly couples there for the Fortuna Auto Expo. Had a great weekend, thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
The pictures didn’t do it justice! I was pleasantly surprised. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Chrystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families with older kids
Had for toddler age but doable with baby gates and some cution for the floor if they fall easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Will M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little spot
Interesting neighborhood with local color. House is small but workable. For warmth and comfort, it could use some rugs on the tile floor. The dock off the back is a nice touch for boaters like us. There are some pleasant short walks nearby, and lots of natural beauty within reach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat
Stayed three nights for a short get away. The cottage was clean, well maintained and adorable. Everything we needed and surprisingly quiet. Close to redwoods, beach, shopping and other amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greta H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute comfy cottage
This was a very comfortable place to stay over thanksgiving. The kitchen had everything I needed to make a Turkey dinner for 7. The location is perfect, right on the water. Yes, there’s a trailer park across the street but it wouldn’t be Humboldt without a little funkiness.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue W., Chico, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
I chose this location for its closeness to my family and a yard for my dog. It was absolutely perfect. It was well stocked and very comfortable. The jacuzzi was heavenly. I will definately be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful coastal cottage
The cottage on Perch St. is in the "hamlet" of King Salmon, a community of mixed sea cottages, cabins, and mobile homes of various stripes. The shared focus of most of the inhabitants is fishing and many houses, including our cottage, literally have docks in their back yard. The community is primarily older and friendly. The House is probably 150 yards from the beach and a series of jetties and perfect for taking our dog for a walk. The cottage was clean and minimally but effectively stocked with all the essentials. A spacious front room and comfortable Bed room and surprisingly spacious bathroom with a jacuzzi tub. Outside was perfect for keeping Penny (our pup) enclosed with a back and front yard. It was nice to get out of the bay area and Mendocino fires and see the gorgeous coast and redwoods.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Charissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shell cottage
Great property! Clean and well taken care of!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and quiet, close to town
Amazingly relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020