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Charming One-bedroom Cottage. Upscale quiet neighborhood. Convenient location.

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A dark-colored house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.
A residential area with a house, a tree with green foliage, and a red-leaved bush.
A living room with a black leather sofa, two red cushions, a coffee table with a magazine, a wooden side table, a patterned rug, and a door with a window.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A cooking event with people preparing food on grills.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Arcata Plaza

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Arcata, CA
  • Place, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cal Poly Humboldt State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcata Plaza
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Arcata

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Arcata Heights, a neighbourhood in Arcata. Arcata Playhouse and Arcata Theatre Lounge are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Baywood Golf And Country Club. Los Bagels and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Arcata, CA

What's nearby

  • Humboldt State University Natural History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arcata Theatre Lounge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Arcata Plaza - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 13 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Renata's Creperie - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arcata Pizza & Deli - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Local Cider Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Szechuan Garden Chinese Cuisine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dead Reckoning - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming One-bedroom Cottage. Upscale quiet neighborhood. Convenient location. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming One-bedroom Cottage. Upscale quiet neighborhood. Convenient location.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming One-bedroom Cottage. Upscale quiet neighborhood. Convenient location.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming One-bedroom Cottage. Upscale quiet neighborhood. Convenient location.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming One-bedroom Cottage. Upscale quiet neighborhood. Convenient location. located?

Located in Arcata Heights, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Los Bagels, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Playhouse. Arcata Theatre Lounge and Arcata Plaza are also within 15 minutes.

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. 200 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 204 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visited my college kid, stayed at Jim's place and it was excellent. He is a great host; the apartment was airy, functional, clean and comfortable; and it is well located, I could easily stroll to the town square as well as the college
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parkside Cottage was the perfect quiet getaway for a landmark birthday getaway for my partner and I. Jim and Christine were highly communicative and gracious hosts and were diligent in making sure our stay was comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked and the perfect size for easy, on the run vacation meals. I was especially impressed by the sheer volume of additional towels and linens and other bathroom essentials available in the cottage. As there were just two of us we didn’t need much but the thoughtfulness was duly noted.Thank you Jim and Christine! If we plan another redwoods visit we will definitely have an eye out for Parkside Cottage availability!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 night stay

Great place, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2025
Excellent guests! They are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for visiting everything in Arcata and walking distance to CPH. Very comfortable bed, great water pressure, and everything you would need in the kitchenette.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint accommodations

Very clean, as described, friendly hosts and central location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful retreat perched in the hills of Arcata

We had a lovely 6 day visit and the hosts were kind, generous and flexible with our plans. We hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a relaxed and very welcoming stay. We were there for two weeks and it became our home away from home. Its convenient, in town location made it easy to walk to restaurants and stores. Located in a safe and peaceful neighborhood, we promised ourselves we’d stay there again. Our hosts, Jim and Christine provide a wonderful stay for their guests.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lication, hosts and place

Cozy, quiet and concenient. Very comfortable, excellent hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a perfectly clean and comfortable spot to stay in Arcata. Jim is a very considerate and responsive host. Would definitely stay there again if the occasion arrises.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Quite street, easy walking distance to town, shops, restaurants. Great place for a couple. Well put together unit with everything you need. Great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliantly quaint

The cottage has everything for a comfortable stay. Jim was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place.

The cottage is exceptional in all ways. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super clean, super convenient

Great, tidy spot. Walking distance to all Arcata offers. Super easy to find/communicate/use.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
They were perfect guests. The cottage was spotless when they left!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Redwood get away

Wonderful property. Clean, well equipped, and convenient. Owners went out of their way to make sure we had a wonderful stay, which we did.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a CHARMING cottage. The place was very clean, very tidy, and had everything we needed for the 3 nights we stayed in Arcata. We also had the pleasure of meeting Jim and he was a delight! Very helpful and very informative!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

We had a very nice stay at the cottage. The hosts were very attentive and communicative. The cottage is beautiful and very comfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Joshua and family were excellent guests whom we would welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like home

Jim and Christine were the best. They made our stay the best. We felt like family. We can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home in Arcata.

Charming, comfortable apartment in a quiet neighborhood of old homes. Within easy walking distance of downtown Arcata. We delighted in exploring the neighborhood and enjoying the well-loved, beautifully tended front gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage for two in Arcata

Quiet location in Arcata within close distance to amenities and base to explore Redwoods in Humbodt county. Cottage layout and amenities are well thought out to make the stay pleasant, and restful. Kudos to Jim and Christine for being great hosts and sharing this cottage for travellers or visitors.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Arcata visit

Parkside Cottage is an amazing place to stay. Pristinely clean, close to town but quiet, lowest outdoor deck for morning coffee. Cozy, charming and comfortable inside with all I needed. Jim is a fantastic host going above and beyond to help as needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in Arcata

This was my first time to the area, visiting a niece on a short-term assignment north of Arcata. I was so happy to find this cottage! Perfect location, walking distance to the downtown area. It was nice and quiet, and the bed was super comfortable. My niece slept on the pull out, which has a brand new mattress, she said that was comfortable as well. The cottage was very clean, and check in and check out was simple. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

We really liked this place. Good size for two. The cottage was very clean and had a very comfortable bed. The kitchen was well equipped with quality items. No hand me downs like lots of other places we have stayed. Walking distance to town. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

We had a great stay. Love this location for convenience to Cal Poly and downtown Arcata. Apartment was spotless and beautifully appointed. It was very comfortable and quiet. My only suggestion for improvement is to replace the sleeper sofa mattress (the mattress was so uncomfortable my son ended up folding it back up and sleeping on the sofa instead.). Highly recommend for 2 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2024
Dear Marilyn, Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent stay in Arcata. We are pleased that you and your husband enjoyed staying in our cottage while arranging for your son to attend Cal Poly Humboldt. We understood that your son would be staying with you and your husband in the cottage for the first night only, so we refunded the three-night charge for use of the sofa bed. It’s unfortunate that the memory foam pad, which stays in the closet when not in use, was not used on top of the sofa bed mattress. Without the memory foam pad, it is understandable why your son was uncomfortable sleeping on the sofa bed mattress.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect

Everything about this booking was ideal - from the hosts' kind & timely communications to the generously well-appointed, conscientious & comfortable accommodations to the wonderfully quiet & convenient location. My husband and I both believe we may never have slept in a more comfortable bed! We've decided this will be our top go-to spot from now on when we stay in Humboldt County. Thank you Jim & Christine!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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