10/10 Excellent
Joy K.
2 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10144.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Crescent City, CA
- Place, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
- Place, Beachfront Park18 min drive
- Place, Crescent City Harbor20 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.
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bring your swimming suits and fishing poles!
Events
No events allowed
Maximum occupants is 16 people at any one time.
Pets
No pets allowed
Absolutely no exceptions!
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking.
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.
Crescent City, CA
What's nearby
- Hiouchi Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
- Redwood Heritage State Wilderness - 9 min drive - 13.4 km
- Beachfront Park - 18 min drive - 25.5 km
- Pebble Beach - 19 min drive - 26.9 km
- Crescent City Harbor - 20 min drive - 24.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sea West - 11 min drive
- The Hiouchi Cafe - 19 min drive
- Java Hut Express - 19 min drive
- Subway - 19 min drive
- Ship Ashore Restaurant And Cocktail Lounge - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
John S.
20 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Redwoods!
John S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy F.
22 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for families.
Amy F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel J.
31 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Rachel J.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bobbie M.
28 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Bobbie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
craig r.
13 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smith River trip
craig r.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Missi C.
30 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Missi C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Molly S.
21 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River House Birthday Weekend
Molly S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim A.
16 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rivers Bend
Tim A.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dave J., Frome
11 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot
Dave J.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sami B.
2 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Sami B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
David A.
24 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
David A.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brittney M.
16 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smith river dream
Brittney M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maureen H., Medford, Oregon
1 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great river access
Maureen H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Brandon G.
30 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Crescent City Stay
Brandon G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bret J.
21 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rivers bend
Bret J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
15 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great River Access
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tyson S.
5 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break getaway
Tyson S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Carma H.
16 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family redwoods
Carma H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sami B.
28 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house!
Sami B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Jamie S.
4 June 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy River Access with Lots of Room
Jamie S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Wendy G.
15 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the river view!
Wendy G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
oscar b., San Jose
6 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relaxing, fresh ,comfortable
oscar b.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ana I.
24 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enamored by Smith River
Ana I.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joy K.
10 June 2022
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Best spot on the river
Joy K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
About the host
Hosted by Dave Powell
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!
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!
Please come join us at this most amazing spot on the most beautiful river you will ever enjoy!
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