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River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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The beautiful Smith River is less than 30 feet from the house.
New hot tub!
View from the deck. Use our free kayaks on the cleanest river in the US.
New kitchen appliances, countertop, and island.
Beautiful new dining room set. Surrounded by big windows that overlook the river

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10144.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Crescent City, CA
  • Place, Smith River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Crescent City Harbor
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination

River's Bend is a 3 bedroom, two full bath home surrounded by large beautiful redwood trees. There is a large deck around the house and a lower deck located right by the Smith River.

After a day of swimming, fishing, kayaking, rowing, biking, hiking or exploring, you can return to the house to relax for a BBQ, roast marshmallows or just enjoy the river view only 30 feet from the deck. The large living room and fully equipped kitchen have large windows to enable you to cook indoors or outdoors while taking in the beautiful view including the flowing river. With 1 bedroom and a full bath downstairs, it is easy to get a restful night sleep. The two additional bedrooms and a full bath located upstairs provide an abundance of sleeping space for everyone and a great view of the redwoods that surround the property. Its best features are the surrounding redwood trees, close proximity to the river and its very own waterfall.

By the way, if River's Bend is booked for your desired time we have just opened up two more vacation rentals in Crescent City by the lighthouse. Check us out! Lighthouse Point is VRBO #2897216. This is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath house that sleeps 8 in beds. Cottage by the Sea is VRBO #2923254. This is a very cozy studio with a full bathroom and kitchen. Both houses are a very short walk to the beach.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bring your swimming suits and fishing poles!
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Events

No events allowed
Maximum occupants is 16 people at any one time.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Absolutely no exceptions!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking.
No RVs, motor homes, or travel trailers - no exceptions.

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
Note from host: Maximum occupants is 16 people at any one time.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crescent City

Located in Crescent City, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Redwood National and State Parks and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crescent City, CA

What's nearby

  • Smith River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Crescent City Harbor - 20 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Battery Point Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Trees of Mystery - 38 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

  • Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea West - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Hiouchi Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Alta's Burger Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ship Ashore Restaurant And Cocktail Lounge - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination?

As of 16 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination on 17 December 2025 start from NZ$782.02, 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.

How much is parking at River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination located?

This family-friendly Crescent City holiday home is located by the sea, steps from Smith River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tolowa Dunes State Park and Redwood National and State Parks. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and South Fork of the Smith River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 361 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jesse o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most wonderful spot on the river! The owners and the neighbor were both very pleasant! We were so happy with our stay! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful house on the river!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay… Enjoyed the morning watching the river and otters… We even saw a bear swim across the river a doe came up to greet us by the hot tub… Surprise !!! Great place to visit and catch up with the family and our busy lives….🥰
Bear swam across the river …❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our whole family had a great time hanging out and playing at the property, in the river and local adventures.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best rental house on the Smith River! This was our 3rd or 4th time here and it's still our favorite rental house ever. Fully stocked with every possible thing you might need. The hosts are great and very helpful and the location is unique in that is has the best access of any rental house on the Smith River. Even my barely mobile 84 year-old mother-in-law could get down to the beach to watch us kayak and swim. My only tiny complaint is that the knives in the kitchen were almost too dull to use, so bring your own if you plan on cooking a big meal. The kitchen is great for cooking for a large group because it's open and you can chat while cooking. Wish I lived here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Close to Redwoods!

Very nice location. Kids enjoyed swimming in the very calm and clear river. Amazing redwood trees on the property. Wonderful sound of a small babbling creek running along side the property. Very nice kitchen remodel. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 5 adults and 2 children under 10 really enjoyed our stay. This home—it truly felt like a home—had the best river access of any property we’ve stayed at previously. We had the chance to see otters from the river view deck, we all enjoyed swimming in the river, and the kids enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit when the river was a bit too chilly. The beds were comfortable, kitchen was well stocked with cookware, and the location was perfect for us as we made numerous trips to Oregon, Hiouchi, Jed Smith State Park, and Klamath. We had one small issue with a faulty fire alarm, but Dave was easy to contact and quick to reply. We loved our stay, thank you to the Powells for allowing us to stay in your lovely home for a memorable family vacation. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

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

Family friendly and Relaxing

Great week with family - this house had plenty to do and plenty of room for indoor and outdoor activities! We came for spring break and lots of rain but never a dull moment. Great set up for a larger group.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna S.

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

No filter needed

What a beautiful home has everything you need and more, we will definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for families.

Love the river and the Hot tub!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

Great river spot

Great house on the water!! Our 2nd visit and will be back again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt n.

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

Nice vacation

Awesome house and location , Plenty of activities , we will be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Beautiful home on the river

We very much enjoyed our stay. It was a great base of operations to see many redwood and coastal sites nearby. Enjoyed kyaking on the river. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie M.

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

Great place!

It was a fun place to stay for a large group. We really enjoyed the view and the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

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

Would recommend staying here

Perfect place & location with tons of supplies!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Perfect!

The house was the perfect size for our family of 6 and could have easily accommodated more people. The room upstairs was great for the kids. The river and the view was gorgeous. Unfortunately the hot tub was not working during our stay.The location was great, we easily made the drive to Crescent City daily and also to many hikes in the Redwoods.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cherisa W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

We enjoyed the river, the views, the starry night nights with fire pit, and created great memories in this place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

Great short stay

Great view, wonderful area! We’ll definitely be back this summer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy M.

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

We loved the house and the location.

We loved having our own private spot on the river. The house was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Loved this place

beautiful views, perfect place to relax on the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Great location on the river

This was a beautiful location just outside of town, right on the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna N., Houston, TX

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

Great getaway spot

We loved our stay. Great location and amenities. Good for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

marie j.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely gorgeous

We absolutely loved the property. The river, the land, the house.Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

A wonderful time at a wonderful property.

This place was wonderful! My group had a wonderful time relaxing down by the river, swimming, and reconnecting with nature. I’d recommend this place to anyone who’s interested!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A., Pocatello, Idaho

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

Perfect cabin

Loved the property and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit the redwoods or coast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa K.

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

Beautiful riverside oasis

We loved our stay in this cute little river cabin abode! Waking up and having breakfast in the gazebo right next to the river was a treat! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dave Powell

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We (Dave and Lavonne) have lived in Del Norte County since 1979. Lavonne, a true local, was born in Crescent City and raised about 4 miles from this house. Dave was born in Tennessee and was raised in Boulder, Colorado; Billings, Montana; and Spokane, Washington.

We met in Los Angeles in 1975 while attending LIFE Bible College, now LIFE Pacific College. We were married in 1977 and moved to Crescent City after graduation in 1979 to help Lavonne's dad run the family business.

We have lived in the same house since moving to Crescent City in 1979, raising our four sons in our beautiful home, surrounded by redwoods, and only 6 miles from this house, River's Bend.

Del Norte County is our home, we have deep roots here, and we are excited to introduce you to this amazing place!

Why they chose this property

We love the Smith River and over the years we have spent a lot of time on it - swimming, boating, tubing, fishing, and just relaxing. We had always wished that we could someday have a little corner of this river to call our own, to share with our family and friends. We were completely unaware of this house. Imagine our surprise when we stumbled onto this one-in-a-million property. Dave is a realtor in this area and was asked to show this home to a young couple moving to the area. Unfortunately, they were not able to get into the house due to there being VRBO tenants in the home (this home has a long VRBO history). That couple eventually bought another house on the beach in Crescent City but we were bitten by the beauty of the home and its surroundings.

What makes this property unique

When we first saw this beautiful house nestled in the redwoods we were amazed. And then when we saw Camp Six Creek flowing down the length of the property we were intrigued. But when we stood by the beautiful Smith River, looking up at this beautiful house and looking down at the deep clear waters, the beautiful rocks strewn around the swimming hole, and the year around sandy beach we were smitten. We knew that we must do anything we could to own this home, to enjoy it ourselves, to share it with our family, and especially to share it with all of you - friends from around the world whom we have not yet met.

Please come join us at this most amazing spot on the most beautiful river you will ever enjoy!

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