Family-friendly vacation rentals in Arcata

Starlight Studio with Kitchenette & Yard in Arcata

Welcome to the Starlight Studio,🌟 a tranquil Arcata getaway. Enjoy the beautiful Redwood Forest views, nearby beaches, with privacy & amenities. This adorable, private studio is fully furnished with ample natural light, a private guest entryway & yard. The perfect retreat spot for travelers! Enjoy the queen sized bed & cotton bedding. The kitchen has a sink, retro fridge/freezer, cooktop, microwave, toaster oven, dishes, silverware, electric kettle, stocked coffee & tea bar. Ecofriendly cleaning

Tiny Launch Pad

This tiny house awaits you at the end of a gravel road, on a half acre of open yard and sky. Watch birds fly over and listen to the ocean. You are 1.8 mi. by bike to the beach, 2 blocks to the banks of the Mad River, and Hammond Trail. Access your cozy sleeping loft up the ladder, cook in your well equipt kitchen, enjoy an on-demand shower inside, and a charming privy with a flush toilet outside. Perfect launchpad for any adventure! Halfway between Arcata and Trinidad, 3 miles from ACV Airport.

Hillside Sunsets + Walk to Town & Redwoods

Experience stylish comfort at this centrally located Arcata retreat. Walk to downtown, Cal Poly Humboldt, or the redwood forest—or enjoy hillside views and sunsets from the property. Redwood Park, with its stunning tree-lined trails, is only 2 minutes away. Property highlights: -Private entrance/enclosed patio -Fully equipped kitchen -Washer & dryer -Dedicated workspace -King-size bed -Full-size futon in the living room Note: 100% smoke-free: indoors and out. Welcome to your Arcata retreat!

Blue Lake Sanctuary

Surrounded by pastures, it's a short walk to the Mad River for swims and walks. The Mad River Brewery is less than a mile up the road. Excellent mountain biking is 1 mile away. In a 15 minute drive you can find the hip town of Arcata, surrounded by redwoods and hiking as well as a majestic coastline. Sundays 10 am to noon we host a family friendly ecstatic dance in the studio adjacent to the apartment. Expect music at that time. Come join us! Public Yoga classes are Tuesday & Saturday am.

The Guest House

Nestled within the Jacoby Creek valley, near Humboldt Bay, with easy access to Arcata or Eureka; immersed in leafy surrounds, offering a variety of hiking and walking trails, perfect for nature lovers; this Guest House ensures peace and quiet while being only a very short drive to all amenities. The oversized covered front porch provides a weather protected outside living room area, ideal for gathering with friends and to enjoy the ducks and chickens that amble the expansive country yard.

Downtown Arcata Studio Apartment

Downtown Arcata Studio Apartment is in a fun and lively location just a block from the Arcata Plaza overlooking a popular seafood restaurant and next door to a winery/cidery. Countless restaurants, shops, and the Arcata Co-op are within a block or two. There is free parking in our private parking lot, fast 1 gig/second Wi-fi, washer/dryer in apt, and apt is behind secure gate w/keycode. If your dates aren’t available please let us know and we can add a stay in one of our other two apts.

Chic & Comfortable in a Walkable Neighborhood

Located in what locals call Northtown, our Arcata home is a perfectly situated home base. You will find several eateries, cafes and a natural food grocery store all within a two block walk. You can access the two bridges over to the Cal Poly Humboldt campus a few blocks away and just beyond campus is the Arcata Community Forest with towering redwoods. Downtown Arcata is just a seven minute walk down the hill where you will find more restaurants and unique shops on the plaza.

Modern Mini Downtown Arcata Guest House

Cozy, bright, and intimate 1-bedroom tiny house with private outdoor area. Don't be fooled by her 264-square-foot size. Mini packs comfort in all the right places. Equipped to host just two optimally, but up to four guests — it has a queen bed in the snug bedroom, and a double (full-size) sofa bed in the living area. Our garage makeover project created a home with a small footprint but big on style. Blocks to the Arcata Plaza, near shopping, dining & bars.

The YumYum Bungalow Cottage

The YumYum is an eclectic studio cottage nestled between town center and the redwood forest. The Community Redwood Forest, Cal Poly, and the Arcata Plaza are all just a short, lovely neighborhood walk away. The cottage was lovingly created using all natural (and often local materials). Most of the wood is salvaged old-growth meaning it might be as old as 2,000 years! Hosting is our passion and we take pride and joy in the honor to welcome you.

Cozy Studio on Stromberg

A cozy experience at this studio located just minutes from the heart of Arcata and the beautiful redwoods awaits you! There is one queen sized bed. This property is located in a friendly neighborhood, and it has an added convenience of being right near a grocery store. These conveniences may not always bring the quietest location, but you’ll feel like one of the locals. Amenities: Free parking, WiFi, a mini-kitchen.

Sunnybrae Garden Studio

Lovely studio near Redwood Forest. Private, quiet garden entrance. Clean, bright, cozy. New construction features repurposed old-growth redwood. Full kitchen, bathroom with shower, new firm Queen mattress. Magical all seasons garden., Just 1 mile from Arcata Plaza. Short drive to beaches. Hiking trails nearby. Let a little piece of Humboldt heaven be yours in our Sunnybrae studio. No shoes. No smoking. No pets.

Airstream in Redwoods-River, Ocean, Hottub

Enjoy the serene & beautiful Redwood forest surrounding this vintage 33' Airstream travel trailer with clean original features, kitchen, bathroom , woodstove & amenities. Now with Hot tub under the forest canopy. Close to Arcata, HSU, beaches, river, etc. (no pets) (3 night minimum including 3 day weekends and holiday weeks) *Hottub is shared w/ sign up sheet to reserve your own 30-60 minute tub times.