A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River!

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A natural setting with a clear water body, rocky terrain, and greenery.
A cabin with a sloped roof, a deck with seating, and a forested backdrop.
A wooden deck with a glass table and chairs, an umbrella, and white Adirondack chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a dresser, and a window with a view of trees.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Crescent City, CA
  • Place, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Smith River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Hiouchi Visitor Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Crescent City

Located in Crescent City, this cabin is on the waterfront. Trees of Mystery is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Redwood National and State Parks and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Smith River - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Hiouchi Visitor Center - 17 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Redwood Heritage State Wilderness - 18 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Beachfront Park - 34 min drive - 39.2 km

Getting around

  • Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County) - 34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River!?

As of 27 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River! on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$1,440, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Del Norte Coast Redwood State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Redwood National and State Parks and Smith River. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and Redwood Heritage State Wilderness are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe and Sally were exceptional hosts! The A frame is located on the perfect spot for a getaway in nature. I walked down to the crystal clear waters of the Smith river every day for a swim. We enjoyed Jedediah Smith Park close by and their spectacular redwoods. BONUS: Nellie the Golden retriever greeted us every morning on the deck for belly rubs
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts beautiful cabin serene property
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very special place. Our hearts are full and grateful after spending a beautiful week at the cabin. We Nelly!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for an off grid get away this is the spot. Don't miss out on the private sandy beach access on the Smith river. This cozy and quiet cabin was the perfect place to recharge after a day of exploring all that the area has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent hosts who provided excellent recommendations regarding where to go. The home was very comfortable and had everything we needed to be comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful

Our family really loved our experience at the cabin. A peaceful and wonderful retreat!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
We enjoyed meeting you and little Alice. Hope you come back again some day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly and beautiful!

We had a great time exploring the area and enjoying the cabin! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great off-grid getaway

The property is right along the smith river. The location is beautiful with plenty of outdoor activities nearby. If you are looking for a getaway with yons of natural wonders, then this is the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit.

Nice. Quiet. Lovely stay. Host was extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great, clean and comfortable and sat right above the river. The sounds of the river and the trees in the wind were stress relieving. The owners were great and very helpful. They provided wonderful insight to the national and state parks, nearby hiking trails, and even a fishing tip or two. We played lots of card games at night and took to the time to piece together a 500-piece puzzle. This is a perfect getaway spot to enjoy nature and just relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2025
We are so glad to know your beautiful family had such a nice experience here. Perhaps one day you’ll return and have the opportunity to swim in the clear green waters of the Smith River. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

gorgeous river setting

This was a great place to get truly off-the-grid! Open floor plan w loft gorgeous swimming hole w paddle board to use and beautiful madrone trees I would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location overlooking the river

Absolutely loved the location and quietness of the cabin. Cabin is off grid as described and Wifi is spotty, but you might be glad for it, as staying there will make you want to unwind. Bed was comfortable, bathroom dated but clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smith River Paradise!

This was our third time here and it was amazing as always. You can't beat the swimming hole and beauty and tranquility of the property. And, of course, Nelly, the sweetest dog!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Getawat

Really cute cabin. Definitely a place to go and unplug from the world for a little bit. Owners were very communocative keeping us up to date on what's happening in the area and offered a lot of suggestions for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jade River is true gem!!!

A truly magical escape! Thank you for the opportunity to stay on the Smith and explore this incredible area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
REally enjoyed your visit. Wish I had had you adjust my bike, I tried it and messed up my cable, have to order a new one since I frayed it by tightening too hard. Cold here, 34 degrees, ha ha. West Yellowstone must be pretty chill right now. Planning a trip to Patagonia for January/ Feb., super excited! Cheers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Get Away

If you are looking for a place to stay as a jumping off point to all the redwood forests, this cabin is what you want. Wonderful hosts that can point you in the right direction for places to go and a friendly dog to greet you when you return from a day of hiking and sightseeing. Get a taste of off grid living without having to fully commit to moving to the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2025
Enjoyed meeting you Ben, and am glad you enjoyed your stay and visit to our Redwood forests. Nelly was sad to see you leave. I hope your long drive home was enjoyable!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cabin

Beautiful cabin, great location for beautiful redwood drives and hikes on the gorgeous Smith River. Very nice hosts who can offer recommendations on things to see. Stairs to the bed are a little funky and no WiFi in cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect romantic getaway

This spot is the perfect place to unplug and unwind. We spent the whole week enjoying all the South Fork has to offer. Thank you Joe & Sally. We can’t wait for our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Off Grid Aframe

We absolutely loved it, we didn't know it was a off grid place, but it was fun to just unplug no phone no TV no nothing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2024
We are so glad you had a good time here and enjoyed meeting you. It is good to unplug a bit, though WiFi is available. We plan to upgrade the WiFi very soon since so many people seem so reliant on a strong connection, even needing to connect to conduct business while away. We get it. A new satellite system is on its way.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couples retreat

This trip did not disappoint! The serenity, tranquil nature surrounding this rental was so beautiful. The hikes were majestic and breathtaking. Thank you Sally and Joe for making our stay comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time, rain or shine

We loved our stay here—the beautiful river, friendly hosts, and the cabin was just perfect! The sleeping bunks are generously sized and there bed in the loft was super comfortable. We really enjoyed all the area has to offer, wish we had stayed longer. It was also such a relief to be out of cell service for a while. Hope we can return again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

To steal a quote , “ the weaker, the Wi-Fi, the stronger, the connection. SO TRUE

Beautiful stay away from the distractions of busy life
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!

We experienced a little slice of paradise in this sweet cabin on the Smith River: Awesome swimming hole, cozy comfortable, and peaceful. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home, wonderful hosts!

Our stay in the A-frame was fantastic. We loved it all... the atmosphere of the landscaping, a house with great vibes, and a ridiculously beautiful river. It was a truly peaceful (and cozy) getaway, one that left us wanting more. And on top of all that, Joe showed us warmth and kindness from the minute we arrived to the moment we left. This is a seriously special place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in Paradise

We enjoyed three days at this location while on a western road trip. Joe and Sally were excellent to stay with. They pointed us in the right direction for the best experience. This property is absolutely beautiful. Joe’s stone work is amazing. If we ever make it back to this part of the world, we will stay here again. Thanks for making our stay great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2024
Hey Pete, hope to hear about your trip home to your Wisconsin farm. I really enjoyed hearing about your farming life. I have always valued the “small” farmer and their struggles in modern times with everything. I loved our conversations. I hope you enjoyed the route home that I initiated for you! Joe at jaderiver24@yahoo.com
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