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Downtown Arcata Garden Cottage

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A dining area with a wooden table and bench, a chandelier, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a red armchair, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a grey sofa, a patterned rug, and a wooden coffee table.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a chandelier.
A single-story house with a front porch, a blue door, and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.6 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 center 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

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Non smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Arcata, CA
  • Place, Arcata Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcata Theatre Lounge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cal Poly Humboldt State University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

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Property grounds
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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
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About the neighborhood

Arcata

Downtown, a neighborhood in Arcata, is home to this vacation home. Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Baywood Golf And Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Azalea State Natural Reserve and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels are also worth visiting.
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Arcata, CA

What's nearby

  • Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Arcata Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Arcata Theatre Lounge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arcata Playhouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 12 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Renata's Creperie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arcata Pizza & Deli - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Local Cider Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Richards' Goat Tavern & Tea Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dead Reckoning - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Arcata Garden Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 218 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Arcata Garden Cottage?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Arcata Garden Cottage on Nov 16, 2026 start from $290, 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.

What time is check-in at Downtown Arcata Garden Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Arcata Garden Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Arcata Garden Cottage located?

Located in Downtown, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Arcata Plaza. Arcata Theatre Lounge and Los Bagels are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was PERFECT for my son and I while we toured the campus. The gardens are beautiful. We loved the seating area outside and the fire table. Just a heads up.. make sure you bring quarters to use the laundry facilities because quarters are hard to come by up there. Great laundry facility though! Thank you for a perfect stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect, near the plaza and grocery shopping. Since the house is centrally located there is more street traffic. The backyard and fire pit was a nice hangout for evening snacks. The house is nicely decorated and accommodating. Grandpa loved the recliner in the living room. We had a lovely visit and would recommend this location to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect size
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I have stayed at this location twice and we really like it. It's a close walk to town center, the grocery store is across the street , the kitchen has everything you need to make a nice meal. The yard is beautiful and relaxing. We will continue to book this location when we visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful location - beautiful garden- comfortable bed- host very responsive and helpful - highly recommend staying here !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very nice property, well kept, walking distance to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Well appointed kitchen. Lots of clean bedding and towels. Beautiful garden to relax in. Unfortunately, the WiFi was inadequate. Two people in our group were working during the time of our stay and this was a big issue.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in and out was a breeze. Excellent location. Comfy bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Being greeted by enormous hydrangeas on either side of the door is definitely the best way to start a vacation! This cottage is small and simple and very cute. It's nothing fancy but it's darling, close to everything (we walked everywhere!), and the bed (we slept on the king bed) is super comfy. Check in went smoothly with the door panel working exactly as it should. And that garden of gorgeous flowers on the side yard- wow (tried to take a photo, but it just doesn't do them justice)! We also enjoyed the fire pit and sharing a glass of wine with one of the other guests (firepit tip: if the tank is empty, there's an extra in the laundry room and bring a lighter, the igniter is finicky). A really wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, beautiful property

Very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable home near downtown

The property was very clean and comfortable. It was close to the down town and restaurants. We would stay there again when visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right the middle of everything but quiet and easy to find parking
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very cozy, comfortable little house. Close to the Plaza and restaurants & shopping. Very quiet at night. My friends & I have stayed here 3 times in the past year, and we would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and comfortable

Very conveniently located. Beds very comfortable. Everything we needed was on hand. Great restaurants and shopping. Host was very responsive and helpful .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage that accommodated my family of five perfectly. Walking distance to restaurants, drug store, grocery’s, bars, farmers market, minor league baseball and so much more. Clean house with all the amenities. Good WiFi, streaming selections, great outdoor space. We loved Arcata and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable property centrally located to all things Arcata. Easy walk to the plaza. Very convenient! King bed mattress is very soft and the queen mattress is slightly firmer. Fully stocked kitchen and great back patio for morning coffee! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our cottage was beautiful as was the garden and very pet friendly while the kitchen provided all we needed to cook simple meals. The location was central and allowed the option to walk everywhere.My only reservation was no light in the shower or over the sink but those were small inconveniences compared to the many amenities available. Absolutely loved the artwork and overall eclectic decor!
Dog blanket provided by the host!
Beautiful and accessible garden, fully fenced!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home has been lovingly updated and furnished and was the perfect place to stay while visiting our daughter. It is convenient to the plaza, the Finnish tubs, the Septentrio Winery, the Creamery, etc. and has a lovely yard with a fire pit. That being said, it is directly across the street from the Safeway and CVS and although there are new windows, there is a bit of traffic noise. It was not enough to keep us from having a good night's sleep! Be aware that the fire pit is shared with other units; we were fortunate that other people were not staying in the adjacent units while we were there, as the fire pit faces directly into the sliding patio door that goes into the kitchen of this unit. In warmer weather, if a group was out at the fire pit, there could be privacy and noise issues. If you were traveling with a group, it would work well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was ok but in a shady area. I would’ve been fine with it overall but what happened was I booked the incorrect date, right away and over 30 days out I messaged them and then immediately booked the correct date. They never cancelled my incorrect date. Still weeks out I told them that I still see the incorrect reservation. They only will now refund me 50% for the incorrect reservation. Really bad service and I already stayed there and was a good and fair patron. Don’t give them your money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, lovely location and accessible to everything. The host has really made sure you have everything you need at this stay. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is within walking distance to shops and restaurants in Arcata. The shared patio/side yard was lovely. I would happily stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking is super limited
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely renovated home. Easy walk to tasty restaurants and grocery store. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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