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Villa Au Contraire -luxury within steps to Jedediah Smith Park and Smith River

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Au Contraire -luxury within steps to Jedediah Smith Park and Smith River

Enjoy the perfect luxurious rental that is literally steps to one of the cleanest rivers in the US, Smith River. Our Villa is located above the Crescent City fog bank by roughly six miles, with inland climate, located near the Smith River and steps away from Jedediah Smith State Park. Completely renovated with all the amenities of home: WiF, BBQ, hot tub, two large master suites, and sofa sleeper in living room. Pick your own fresh tomatoes and veggies from the yard. Enjoy our complimentary cruiser bikes, stand up paddle board, kayaks, and water toys.
Kids, babies and furry friends are all welcome!

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About the area

Crescent City

Located in Crescent City, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Redwood National and State Parks and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Crescent City, CA

What's nearby

  • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Smith River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Redwood Heritage State Wilderness - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hiouchi Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Crescent City Harbor - 19 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea West - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hiouchi Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gordi Bros Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ship Ashore Restaurant And Cocktail Lounge - ‬8 min drive

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. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melodie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of the best vacation rentals I’ve ever had. Absolutely lovely property, perfect for exploring the northern redwoods. The kitchen had every single thing anyone might need. The outdoor fireplace and grilling pavilion was awesome! I honestly cannot say enough good things about Villa Au Contraire.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2026
Thank you, it was a pleasure to host you and we look forward to your next trip to the redwoods!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LAURA P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was set up so you could fix anything and the place was nice and clean. We did enjoy the hot tub and the fire pit too. It had a nice size fridge and freezer, washer, dryer and dishwasher. There were games and books too. I really enjoyed myself and I would definitely do it again. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in the redwoods. Would stay here again! Near Crescent city, Smith river and hiking trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean home
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Clean, spacious and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2025
Thank you for choosing us for your stay, you were a pleasure to host and we hope to host you again in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Kierstin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We added one more night to our stay because of an issue with the next property on our trip. We were not sad we had to stay an extra day in paradise though. The home was so clean and the backyard is so peaceful. Thank you so much for a great experience!Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a getaway in the Redwoods.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kierstin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time at this home! It was absolutely beautiful, spotless, and had everything we needed for our trip; from plenty of firewood to a stocked kitchen with all the utensils, pots, and pans. We spent most of our evenings around the fire pit, which was such a peaceful, private, and cozy spot. The owner was very communicative during our stay and our check in and out directions were easy to follow.The location couldn’t have been better, only about 10 minutes from Crescent City and around 30 minutes from Jedediah Smith. The drive through the towering redwoods was breathtaking every single time. They did have some nice outdoor activity equipment and folding chairs available that we did not use this time.This was our elopement and honeymoon, and the two bedrooms and bathrooms were perfect for getting ready separately. The weather couldn’t have been better, and we couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing, beautiful place to stay.We will definitely be back and we highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a quiet retreat near the redwoods!
Bed and bath
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Where do I start? We were greeted with a basket with s'more supplies and a fire already set up and just needed us to light it. House was immaculate, and plenty of good quality linens. Towels for the hot tub and for the shower which was hot, which is a relief, since I hate running out of towels and using same ones for hot tub. Kitchen was shocked with all appliances, dishes, pots, pans, coffee maker was a single cup and full pot combo so bring your favorite coffee. We picked oranges and lemons in the front yard for our cocktails enjoyed by the fire pit, did I mention the wood? They left us enough wood to last for days. Along with fire starters and such! Water in both bathrooms was hot. Wifi was strong and easy to get on. It was too cold to use the stuff in garage but when I come back I am definitely using the bikes, wagon, kayak, and beach equipment available. And they had a pack and play and some sort of high chair available. And board games in the cabinet. The whole house was available, no weird locked rooms. We felt welcome and would definitely book again. Our host recommended two places to eat in town -both of them spot on and one I watched over 50 plus seals and sea lions while I enjoyed a very good fish and chips! One last thing I really liked was the local maps, books and local spots, all in the welcome basket which in the Redwood Forest was a game changer for us. Thank you for excellent time. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2026
Thank you for the kind review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay! You were a pleasure to host and we take pride in offering a good experience to our guests. We hope to host you again soon!
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