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Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods

Holiday home in McKinleyville with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Bedroom 1 w/ queen bed
Room
Room
Bedroom 2 with queen bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6124.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, McKinleyville Totem Pole
  • Place, Cal Poly Humboldt State University
  • Place, Clam Beach County Park
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods

Welcome to Butterfly Cove! Our family loves living in one of the most amazing stretches of the beautiful North Coast. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be able to share our space and our private large backyard with visitors. You will love exploring the areas beautiful beaches ,redwood trails, fishing, and shopping throughout the year. Our home is 1,300 sf and is centrally located in McKinleyville. We are located on a quite cut-de-sac. We offer a large well stocked kitchen and a 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All bedrooms have queen size beds. Washer and drying is available for your convenience.
After all, our home is your home tonight! So let us be the first to say, welcome home!

Dogs are welcome with extra fee of $125 (per dog) and prior approval. Please email before booking our home if you are traveling with pets. LIMIT is 2 dogs.

Warm Regards, Simon & Chanel

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Extra pet fee $125.00
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet time is at 9:00 PM

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

McKinleyville

McKinleyville is home to this holiday home. McKinleyville Totem Pole and Arcata Theatre Lounge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Azalea State Natural Reserve and Clam Beach County Park. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels are also worth visiting.
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McKinleyville, CA

What's nearby

  • McKinleyville Totem Pole - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Azalea State Natural Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 9 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Clam Beach County Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 19 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fogline Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bigfoot Taproom - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods located?

Situated in McKinleyville, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from McKinleyville Totem Pole and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hiller Dog Park and Beau Pre Golf Club. Azalea State Natural Reserve is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patti G.

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

Beautiful house

It is a beautiful house.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misti W.

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

Great place!

Close to beach and stores. Clean well equiped home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Mckinleyville Weekend

This house is perfect for what we needed, centrally located in McKinleyville and in a quiet neighborhood. This was our second stay and we will be booking it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe R.

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

Lovely!

Cutest house in a great neighborhood. Close to downtown. Great backyard that our kids loved exploring. We'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna W.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our stay. Home is as listed and is very well kept and cleaned. The yard is wonderful as well, large and well kept. The host is kind and responsive. The garage is not accessible but we weren’t bothered much by that. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Butterfly

Was more than we expected. Very beautiful home. Shenell was great host helped us with what wver we needed. The location was great. Close to ocean and rewoods. Riding bikes right in the middle. I would highly recommend this place. Nice peaceful quiet. Thanks for everything. Enjoyed our time there
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian p.

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

What a great place for a gathering

Since I have moved to Oklahoma, I don't get back home often. This was a perfect central location to see friends and family. Clean and neat with a perfect backyard. Thank you Shanell and Simon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Butterfly cove is a beautiful home and the nicest VRBO we’ve stayed in yet. The home felt like a home away from home. The home was very clean, fully stocked, very comfortable beds, pillows and couches. The yard was big and perfect for our small dog. We would love to stay here again. Thank you for providing special touches throughout the home to make it feel so comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonny F.

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

Yes!

We (me, wife, our 2 young boys and their grandma) absolutely loved our stay here. It is clean, spacious, and comfortable. It is in a nice, quiet neighborhood, and there are multiple grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance. There are many amazing hikes and beautiful beaches just a short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Very nice place

Home is well maintained and stocked well. Everything works fine. Hosts were punctual and informative. I recommend staying here on a trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexi C.

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

Lovely Place

We had a great stay! The house was comfortable, well equipped, and private. It’s close to several places to eat and not too far from the highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Butterfly cove

Great centrally located to visit redwoods and several beaches. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny B.

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

Weekend away

The property was in a non-descript neighborhood off the main drag of Mckinleyville. Easy to get to places. The house was clean, provided for basic necessities. A few games or books would have been a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

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

Neat place with a nice yard

This place is neat. Big back yard for the kids, a nice layout and in a nice neighborhood. It’s off the main drag but tucked away so not a lot of traffic. We would return for sure. The decorations inside are nice as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

claudia c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

The house was not completely cleaned upon arrival

Review goes to the housekeeper she charged extra for the trash left outside basically she said how can people eat too much because we accumulated too much trash, had a small dinner for my daughter’s graduation of coarse there was more trash, no extra trash bags in the house, crumbs on the floor upon arrival we had to clean the floors we had a baby with us, toilet in main room with a nasty black rim inside toilet. A very nice place overall, my daughter brought her dog which I forgot to let the owner know,taken full responsibility, house was cleaned before we left, something or someone had gone through the trash can made a bit of a mess, we have no control of what happened after our departure. Needless to say a bit dissatisfied please check the house before entering make sure is properly cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megy D.

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

Instant home away from home

Within minutes, we felt 100% cozy and at home, the kitchen and bathrooms were spotless with many extra touches to make her stay comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

As wonderful place to stay

It was a great place to stay (real close to my family), while celebrating Christmas with my mother, sister, bother and his family.We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa m O.

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

Cozy stay

The home was very cozy, clean and perfect for our two day stay. Thank you for sharing your home with us. If I come up this way again, I will definitely consider this place again. Blessings
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya T.

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

Comfortable and convenient

Couldn't be more comfortable and convenient. Well-equipped and well-provisioned, just as described. Loved the mattress and seating, and enjoyed the outdoor space. A grill would have been nice. But we needed the laundry capability more.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location to beach and Redwood National Park
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy O.

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

Redwoods

Best ever in all areas
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamme M.

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

Family stay

Lovely property, was perfect for our family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Trip to the Redwoods

This home is a great base for seeing the Redwoods, Avenue of Giants to the south, Trees of Mystery to the north! The house is just how described, very comfortable and it had everything we needed. The large yard is beautiful and a huge plus. It is also close to shopping and fast-food options. The hosts thought of everything. I would certainly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna H.

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

Cute, clean, and comfy

It feels like visiting family if you have family you like. :) The decor is cute/homey and a bit eclectic. The place is super clean. And the whole place is STOCKED with all you could need... except beach towels so bring your own. We were very comfortable. Communication with the host before our trip was so friendly and helpful. Truly a great place and a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Nice stay

Very nice home, clean and well supplied. Nice location. I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shanell

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Why they chose this property

Looking to experience the heart of the North Coast? Come stay with us in this cozy and private hide away located near the heart of beautiful McKinleyville, CA. Our nestled home sits on a half acer, backed and surrounded with a private view of old historic Redwoods. If that’s not enough enjoy being centrally located! Our homes just 5 minute from Downtown Arcata and 10 minutes from the coastal scene in Trinidad. We are also near hiking trails from the Hammond Trail to a short drive down to Azalea Reserve and much more. Upon arrival their is also guidebook full of attractions and local restaurants we highly recommend, we cannot wait for you to visit our home!

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