Just finished my second weeklong stay here and everything was absolutely perfect! The cottage is…read morebeautiful, wonderfully decorated (I wish my own place looked so nice) and in such a great location in Arcata. It's just up the street from Wildberries (a gourmet grocery store) and so easy to get to from any location in Arcata/Eureka/McKinleyville. The kitchen has everything you need, and it was so nice to be able to make my own breakfasts every morning. Elly always makes renting the place so easy and I'm delighted to be able to stay there instead of renting a nondescript hotel room. So happy that this lovely cottage exists!

From the owner: We provide a beautiful, clean, comfortable vacation home located in the heart of Arcata.read more

Arcata Stay is actually a collection of B&B-type lodgings owned by the same person, located at…read moredifferent places around Arcata. I have stayed at two of them: the Plaza Courtyard Stay and Rose Court Cottage. Plaza Courtyard was an absolutely enormous space, with a full kitchen, bedroom, living room, dining table, and large handicapped-accessible bathroom. When I checked in, we had to use a combination we had been given ahead of time in order to get into the courtyard and the room. There were numbers to call in case of emergency, but otherwise, I was on my own--which was fine with me. The location was excellent, right off the main plaza. There was free and very good wifi. The bed was very comfortable, and everything I needed was available. Rose Court Cottage was a different experience. It is a very small cottage attached to the owner's home. It does have a beautiful rose courtyard, but that courtyard adjoins the windows to the owner's home, and when the weather is nice she opens her windows, so there really isn't any privacy. In addition, there is a door in the bathroom that leads directly into the owner's home, and you can't lock it from the guest side. The cottage was very cute and well-appointed, with lots of books and travel guides, as well as free and good wifi. The cottage is across the street from the local market, which was very convenient, and a short walk from the downtown plaza. However, we were really weirded out by the close proximity to the owner. When she let us in and showed us around, she even said, "I'll just let myself out here" and walked out of our bathroom. All in all, both of these were good stays, with very comfortable beds and lots of the comforts of home, and a decent value. However, if I go back, I will choose the Plaza Courtyard for more privacy.

Just as the other reviewer described, Arcata Stay owns several B&B-type arrangements in Arcata…read more They all seem to be conveniently located near HSU as well as the shops and restaurants of Arcata. I stayed in two while visiting before permanently relocating to the area. Forest View was an amazing experience. Very private with a deck and beautiful views of the redwoods in the distance. I loved the gas stove and, although I didn't use them, all of the cooking amenities. Rose Cottage, however, was completely different. While it was very convenient, located directly across from the fabulous Wildberries Market, there was very little privacy, as the other reviewer noted. I felt quite strange showering, while I could hear other people cooking on the other side of the bathroom door. The space was very small and musty. I would highly recommend staying at Forest View and I'm curious about Gateway and Sweet Home Stay, which I imagine are closer in quality to Forest View.

My husband and I stayed at the Carriage House in Arcata for three months. We really felt…read morecomfortable and enjoyed the community a lot. The studio is bright, cozy and has everything we needed. I gave a four-star rating because we did have a few internet issues during our stay. Also, a couch and updated TV would make it that much better. Mary was easy to contact and responsive. I recommend using Humboldt Vacation Rentals.

From the owner: $140/nt +tax/cleaning…read more This bright and sunny new studio is at the top of a hill overlooking Arcata, and it has beautiful views of the bay through the big front windows. It is a short walk to Humboldt State University and the Community Redwood Forest, or to downtown Arcata for local shops, restaurants, grocery stores. Our studio is newly redone with white carpets in the living area, oriental rugs, and a fully equipped kitchen with lots of counter space. There is comfortable queen-sized bed with cotton sheets and down comforter. There is a folding futon pad and bedding for an additional guest. All of our vacation rental homes are meticulously cleaned with non-toxic environmentally friendly products and left sparkling clean for your arrival. Our places are regularly maintained by a outgoing team of family and friends who perform all the maintenance themselves, and strive to provide the best experience possible for your stay, with helpful recommendations on the areas activities and dining options. We also have 2 studios, a 2 bedroom Craftsman Home, the Redwood Bungalow, and a 4 bedroom Victorian available. Contact us for more information.

Rose Court Cottage is a charming little place in Arcata. My husband and I were quite pleased to be…read morecomfortably accommodated here when I was recently an invited speaker at Humboldt State. This delightful "cottage" is really a suite adjacent to the main house. It's whimsically decorated and has some nice touches, including a private entry and courtyard, plush linens, an electric fireplace for ambiance, an interesting selection of books, a wide variety of coffee and teas in the little kitchenette, which also included a reusable grocery bag for gathering provisions at the nice store just steps from this place. While well appointed, the small place is a bit overwhelmed by a lot of furniture, including a couple big pieces, leading to the space feeling a little cramped. But all in all, a comfortable stay for sure. Even the beautifully tiled little shower was surprisingly excellent. One down side: when we arrived and departed the first time during our stay, a vehicle was parked in the driveway, which is the only access to the cottage door. It was very challenging to get past the car, either having to practically cling to the car to avoid getting snagged by the rose bushes on either side, or having to tromp through the yard and then try to find our way through said rose bushes. This access issue was really the only problem we encountered during our stay.

Cozy, homey, adorable little Rose Court Cottage clearly has so much time and effort put into every…read morelittle detail, I was amazed at Christy's (who runs the place) creativity. This place is truly a thing of beauty, an adorable little refuge, and Christy is super available, helpful, and thoughtful. It's a cute neighborhood with Victorian houses; our dog loved the flowers, plants, and a little park nearby; a wonderful organic co-op is diagonally across the street; and RCC is within walking distance, just blocks from the quaint, sweet downtown shopping district. Happily, we unsuspectingly happened upon stunning protected marshlands on a morning walk, and we were close driving distance to prime redwood hiking and even sand dunes. Such a magical place and location, a total gem!

Beautiful wedding/event venue in the Redwoods. The on site coordinator was amazing to work with! If…read moreyou're planning a vacation getaway with a large group in the Humboldt County area, wedding or event I would definitely recommend checking availability at this location!

I had the unfortunate experience of going to a retirement party at Heavenly Rooted Estate several…read moreweeks ago. The parking was atrocious. I had to park on a dusty hillside and got stuck (but didn't realize it until after dark!). someone with a 4 wheel drive truck pulled me out, but my car was filthy and covered with dirt and weeds. Other cars were stuck too. The party was loud and crowded and there weren't enough bathrooms for everyone. The bathrooms smelled like urine. The music was way too loud, so loud in fact, that the sheriff showed up. After the sheriff left, the music was turned up even more which made me very uncomfortable. I couldn't even talk to anyone because of the volume. I do not recommend this place for parties. It was poorly planned, very unprofessional, with no respect for our hard working police. Do not book a party here. Do not go to a party here! It was a complete disaster!

I'm a research queen when it comes to your bang for the buck. I start with Yelp but then I cross…read morereference with tripadvisor just to make sure the reviews are consistent. I follow up by checking out rates, deals and of course the websites. (Yes, I'm this obsessive). I yelped and saw mediocre hotels/B&B's in Eureka. I had booked a B&B but then did step 2. Unfortunately the reviews weren't consistent so then I started browsing even deeper on tripadvisor. With that being said I stumbled on Bayfront one condos here: http://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationRentalReview-g32363-d1571795-Luxurious_Waterfront_Condominiums-Eureka_California.html Hmm... this look appealing. Back to step 1. Shoot no yelp review. Onto step 3: http://www.bayfrontone.com/ Hmm.. now I'm intrigued. I bit the bullet without a Yelp review (shocker!) booked through the site/email and showed up. I can't emphasize how great the place was. We did the 2 br (R1). It was clean, new appliances, cable TV, comfy beds, gas FIREPLACE (clutch in winter) and cute little deck. R1 is on the end so the views probably are better in the 1br which is directly facing the water. Regardless, the location was great. Right in Old Town next to a bunch of restaurants, shops and the Co-op. Great place to cook but also conveniently located to go out. It's always wonderful to have a place to just "hang out" while on vacation. Do note that it is a condo, so we could hear the other members of our party while they were int he kitchen and we were in our bedroom but wasn't too big of a deal. HIGHLY recommend staying here. Place was great, Kirsten was awesome to deal with, and the whole process went extremely smooth.

Atmosphere is great as you watch the boat sale by eating sushi. Great place for large parties…read more Decent prices on wine. I tried the dragon roll one of my favorites there.

We stayed in the Hideaway room. Every detail in the room was beautifully crafted. The entire…read moreproperty felt like you were immersed in a different world. We had a great time and would love to visit again.

I have stayed here AND photographed getting ready photos for an intimate elopement, and I can…read moreconfidently say this is my favorite place to stay in California! In fact, everytime I capture a wedding in Redwoods NP, I come to this spot. The rooms definitely feel older, but are so cozy and have everything you need. The property is beautiful and surprisingly peaceful for being in town. The hot tubs and sauna are probably the best part, second only to the unique setting and rich gardens. I would definitely recommend staying here!