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Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods

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A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a bench. There is a window with blinds, a potted plant, and a hanging light fixture.
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A hallway with a wooden floor, a white door, a console table with a macrame runner, a woven basket, a vase with dried flowers, and a framed picture.
Private kitchen
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, two decorative pillows, a green vase, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
This vacation home accommodates 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features a patio and deck for outdoor enjoyment. The stay is pet-friendly, welcoming your furry companions. Explore nearby attractions like the McKinleyville Totem Pole and Azalea State Natural Reserve for a taste of local culture and nature.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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McKinleyville, CA
  • Place, McKinleyville Totem Pole
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cal Poly Humboldt State University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Arcata Plaza
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods

Welcome to Butterfly Cove! Our family loves living in one of the most amazing stretches of the beautiful North Coast. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be able to share our space and our private large backyard with visitors. You will love exploring the areas beautiful beaches ,redwood trails, fishing, and shopping throughout the year. Our home is 1,300 sf and is centrally located in McKinleyville. We are located on a quite cut-de-sac. We offer a large well stocked kitchen and a 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All bedrooms have queen size beds. Washer and drying is available for your convenience.
After all, our home is your home tonight! So let us be the first to say, welcome home!

Dogs are welcome with extra fee of $125 (per dog) and prior approval. Please email before booking our home if you are traveling with pets. LIMIT is 2 dogs.

Warm Regards, Simon & Chanel
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

125.00 per dog

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Quiet time is at 9:00 PM

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3260791vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

About the area

McKinleyville

McKinleyville is home to this holiday home. Beau Pre Golf Club and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs 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 Clam Beach County Park. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels are also worth visiting.
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McKinleyville, CA

What's nearby

  • McKinleyville Totem Pole - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Arcata Plaza - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Sequoia Park Zoo - 29 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Redwood National and State Parks - 53 min drive - 61.5 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 19 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smug's Pizza-McKinleyville - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Central Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fogline Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods located?

Situated in McKinleyville, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from McKinleyville Totem Pole and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hiller Dog Park and Beau Pre Golf Club. Azalea State Natural Reserve is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed the month of August to escape the Texas heat and it was a home away from home. Very comfortable and close to so many activities! Loved all the surrounding towns and hiked several areas, a beautiful part of the country. Shanell was always available if needed. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in size for all our travelers. Beautiful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, well appointed and thoughtful accommodations. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful kitchen and back yard was fabulous! Loved the suite with ensuite bath. Beds extremely comfortable Perfect for traveling with friends. There were 4 of us and we stayed for 4 nights. Would definitely book again One of the nicest VRBO weve stayed at! Loved the quite neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this house. Everything well stocked, very clean, and feels like home away from home. This is the only place we stay when visiting the area
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet neighborhood. had a lovely talk with one of the neighbors advertised as seen in the pictures. Bed was comfy. Felt like home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, nice yard. House is in a great location! Very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2026
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay

Lovely property, was perfect for our family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location to beach and Redwood National Park
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Butterfly cove

Great centrally located to visit redwoods and several beaches. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As wonderful place to stay

It was a great place to stay (real close to my family), while celebrating Christmas with my mother, sister, bother and his family.We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Place

We had a great stay! The house was comfortable, well equipped, and private. It’s close to several places to eat and not too far from the highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and clean

The location was convenient and the place was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

It is a beautiful house.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Very nice home, clean and well supplied. Nice location. I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Close to beach and stores. Clean well equiped home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Butterfly cove is a beautiful home and the nicest VRBO we’ve stayed in yet. The home felt like a home away from home. The home was very clean, fully stocked, very comfortable beds, pillows and couches. The yard was big and perfect for our small dog. We would love to stay here again. Thank you for providing special touches throughout the home to make it feel so comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Super cute home and great location. Clean, peaceful, and cozy. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our “Go to” place to stay

We have had the need to stay in McKinleyville frequently over the past year and this has become our go to location. Centrally located, spacious, clean and a great backyard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing home away from home

We used this lovely home as a "home base" while we were visiting the Redwoods. It was perfect for our family stay. The back yard was wonderful, we wish we had more time to just relax there as it was very inviting
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mckinleyville Weekend

This house is perfect for what we needed, centrally located in McKinleyville and in a quiet neighborhood. This was our second stay and we will be booking it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
It’s was a pleasure hosting and you and we look forward to your stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place

Home is well maintained and stocked well. Everything works fine. Hosts were punctual and informative. I recommend staying here on a trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy home away from home

Great place to stay near Redwood National Park. Very clean, quiet, spacious, with great amenities. We really appreciated the laundry room, kitchen dining room space and cozy bedrooms to fit our family of five. We would highly recommend staying at Butterfly Cove!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shanell

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Why they chose this property

Looking to experience the heart of the North Coast? Come stay with us in this cozy and private hide away located near the heart of beautiful McKinleyville, CA. Our nestled home sits on a half acer, backed and surrounded with a private view of old historic Redwoods. If that’s not enough enjoy being centrally located! Our homes just 5 minute from Downtown Arcata and 10 minutes from the coastal scene in Trinidad. We are also near hiking trails from the Hammond Trail to a short drive down to Azalea Reserve and much more. Upon arrival their is also guidebook full of attractions and local restaurants we highly recommend, we cannot wait for you to visit our home!

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