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River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden flooring, and a cozy living area with a couch and TV.
A hot tub surrounded by a natural landscape with a river and trees.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and modern appliances.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.
The beautiful Smith River is less than 30 feet from the house.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Smith River
Sleeps 10•3 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Crescent City, CA
  • Place, Smith River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crescent City Harbor
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County)
    ‪35 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
Number of living rooms
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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Property # 756641vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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Crescent City, CA

What's nearby

  • Smith River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Redwood Heritage State Wilderness - 23 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Crescent City Harbor - 32 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Battery Point Lighthouse - 36 min drive - 25.8 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
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ship Ashore Restaurant And Cocktail Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alta's Burger Bar - ‬14 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 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 Florence Keller Regional Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 368 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Never have I ever stayed somewhere I wanted to visit and cared about where I stayed other than clean and comfortable. This was the first time I chose a property I wanted to experience and it didn’t disappoint. I wish we would have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on the river, our group had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
As you drive in it looks like you are heading into a horror movie. The only thing that saves this place is the river and even that has gone downhill with algae . The house is run down they have dead cats in the front scary room. Cannot get to waterfall deck as advertised due to lack of care and overgrown vegetation. Definitely not worth the price. We could not wait to get back to this place. We were greatly disappointed and unlike any other vacation could not wait to be home. Very sad
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2024
I’m glad you had a good time! Please come see us again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2022
I am glad you had a good time! Please come see us again! Dave
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
I’m glad you had a good time!
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna N.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2023
I am glad you had a great time! Come, see us again
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2022
I am glad you had a good time. Please come see us again!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Beautiful Property

Amazing views and endless activities for the whole family! We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
I am glad you had a good time! Come see us again! Dave
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

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

Great location

Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2023
I am glad that you liked our place!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig r.

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

Smith River trip

Great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2024
Craig was a fine guest. We would gladly host him again.
Verified

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

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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