Facing the water, this vacation home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 7 guests. Enjoy beautiful water views from the patio. The property is pet-friendly, making it suitable for families. Explore attractions like Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and Lady Bird Johnson Grove during your stay.
Highlights
Make yourself at home
Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Welcome to our Wapiti (Elk) Cottage, one of three newly renovated cottages available on our property. Come experience our beautiful Northern Coastal Redwoods in this beautiful, cozy cottage filled with all the amenities of home including exceptional cleaning standards.
This Cottage features 3 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Full & 1 Twin), 1 Bathroom w/ Walk-In Shower & double vanity, Full NEW Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry Room (full size washer & dryer), Living Room w/ 55” Smart TV, Fireplace, & free WiFi.
We are quite literally in the middle of the Redwoods! We are surrounded by our amazing Redwoods, parks, trails, beaches, & wildlife. We are right off the Redwood Highway. You will have access to the whole Cottage as well as the front & back yard. You may also go down to the creek behind the property, be advised it is fishable but no lifeguards are on duty. Feel free to enjoy our whole property. When in season, help yourselves to the many wild berries that encircle our property.
There is a fire pit out back & firewood is provided as well as a Gas BBQ & picnic tables. A baby high chair, gate, & Pack & Play are available upon request. We are tucked in the middle of the National Redwood Park & close to Fern Canyon and Prairie Creek Redwood State Park. We are 18 miles south of Trees of Mystery, 20 miles north of beautiful Trinidad with so many trails, beaches and lagoons in between. We are a great central point in all your adventures while exploring the beautiful North Coastal Redwoods while providing a cozy oasis to rest in between your adventures. Sometimes in our neck of the woods, we lose power. We now have a whole-house GENERATOR so your stay with us will not have much interruption.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets on leash always, in kennels when left in home
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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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off the heater & fireplace
If the BBQ was used, clean it & return all Bbq Utensils to the kitchen for cleaning.
Sign our guestbook! We love to hear all about your adventures while visiting our beautiful redwoods!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Events are allowed. Please contact the host for extra parking, timing, and confirm number of attendees.
EV Charging is available for an additional fee. Please contact us to arrange the timing, charging location, and fee.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 1234
Property # 3708796vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Long-term renters welcome
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
Orick
Orick is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Redwood National and State Parks and Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center.
Redwood National and State Parks - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Big Tree Wayside - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
Trees of Mystery - 41 min drive - 47.5 km
Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 60 min drive - 70.8 km
Getting around
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Mojo Pizza - 2 min drive
Snack Shack - 3 min drive
Lil' Ranchers - 3 min drive
EdeBee's Snack Shack - 3 min drive
La Hacienda - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Heart of the Redwoods-Wapiti Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Heart of the Redwoods-Wapiti Cottage?
As of 3 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart of the Redwoods-Wapiti Cottage on 31 Jan 2027 start from £334, 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.
How much is parking at Heart of the Redwoods-Wapiti Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Heart of the Redwoods-Wapiti Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heart of the Redwoods-Wapiti Cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Heart of the Redwoods-Wapiti Cottage located?
This family-friendly Orick holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Redwood National and State Parks and Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center. Redwood Creek Beach and Gold Bluffs Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Charlene Barnhart
We have been on the Northern California Coast for several years now & working on creating a desired destination nestled in-between our majestic Redwood State & National Parks giving exceptional customer service while providing cozy, inviting accommodations.
Why they chose this property
Majestic Redwoods, Beaches, Lagoons, Amazing Wildlife, Crisp Fresh Air…this is an incredible piece of God’s creations that we want everyone to experience
What makes this property unique
We love being so close to Prairie Creek & Fern Canyon/ Gold Beach State Parks as well as so many trails & beaches. There is adventure waiting to be experienced at every turn!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests