Come relax and play with family and friends at the River's Edge.
Fishermen, birdwatchers, active families or those searching for a quiet getaway; there is something for everyone at the River's Edge vacation rental. This is a one acre property located on the beautiful Smith River. We have lots of room to run and play for the kids. We have an assortment of fun yard games to enjoy while you visit. This is a cozy cottage style home with wood burning stove in one living room and a gas fireplace in the other. The four bedroom, three bath home provides plenty of comfortable sleeping arrangements for 10 people. The main house has three bedrooms. The fourth bedroom is a detached suite with two queen beds, a full bathroom and a laundry area. Enjoy the view and the sound of the river from indoors or outdoors, your choice, as there are plenty of windows to enjoy the view. The property backs up to the pristine blue waters of the Smith River with a short and easy trail right down to the water. There is a fun rock landing to enjoy the water for fishing, swimming, floating or kayaking. There is an outdoor grill and a propane campfire available. There are various hiking trails throughout the nearby area. Jed Smith State Park and camping area is about 5 miles up the road. We are about a 10 minute drive from the Pacific Ocean and beaches. The beautiful Oregon coastline is only about 20 miles up the road. We have many games and puzzles available for rainy days or evenings. Crescent City, Ca and Brookings, Oregon offer so many options of fun for our tourists and the River's Edge is conveniently located in between. We are convinced your family will enjoy your stay. We live nearby if you have any questions or needs.
Property manager
Erin or Bill Smith
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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
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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 and a first aid kit
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Crescent City
Located in Crescent City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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 power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Hiouchi Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
Redwood Heritage State Wilderness - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
Beachfront Park - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
Crescent City Harbor - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
Getting around
Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Sea West - 13 min drive
The Hiouchi Cafe - 21 min drive
Java Hut Express - 21 min drive
Subway - 21 min drive
Alta's Burger Bar - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Come relax and play with family and friends at the River's Edge. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Come relax and play with family and friends at the River's Edge.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Come relax and play with family and friends at the River's Edge.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Come relax and play with family and friends at the River's Edge. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Smith River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Redwood National and State Parks and Tolowa Dunes State Park. South Fork of the Smith River and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful property!!! Worked well for our family! Very relaxing and had the best stocked kitchen I have ever stayed at! I brought extra pots and pans and didn’t even need them! Beds were very comfortable and the whole property was very clean! Stayed with my family and in-laws. I recommend this property.
Really appreciated the easy river access and outdoor seating for sunny days! All the water playthings were used and enjoyed. Large indoor spaces for gathering/dining worked well for us. Variety of kitchen equipment helped us, including outdoor barbecue. Additional sleeping space across breezeway worked great for 4 grandsons. Comfortable beds in main house.Wonderful and memorable trip! Glad we could share the special environment of Smith River and Redwoods with our extended family!Good to see the Hiouchi Cafe has upgraded in the last few years…
Great place to stay when in that part of beautiful Northern California. Wonderful patio set up with views of the Smith River. Lots of room and well set up for guests.
We LOVED our time here. Honestly, absolutely the perfect kid and family friendly home.We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. This home/area has it all! We kayaked the Smith river, saw river otters, caught frogs, fish, and were able to explore the redwoods only a few minutes from the house! We also went to the beach and went crabbing off the pier in Crescent City and toured Ocean World. We attended a farmer’s market, the cheese store, SeaQuake brewery, and the Chart House restaurant as well. (The kids enjoyed the park right on the beach too.)We also ventured up the coast, less than 30 min drive, and went to Brookings to get fresh seafood and check out the beach there.Every night we’d come back to the house, and relax outside -listening to the frogs and enjoying a glass of wine. We even made s’mores over the firepit one night! We were able to jam so many activities into our week long stay. My 7 year old daughter actually cried when I told her we were heading home on our last day. She said this was her favorite vacation yet! Thank you for everything! The home and amenities were just outstanding.
Our stay was good! All amenities were provided by the host. The house needs some updates and a new well, it was impossible to shower and run any water amd we had 6 people. Other than that it was a great family vacation!
Only con is the walk down to the river. Other than that everything was perfect! Highly recommended!
John P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
2/10 Terrible
Rebecca R.
3 Jul, 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Run Down Horrible!!!!
I’ve stayed in many vacation rentals. None are perfect but most all of them show the owner cares for details or upkeep. This one absolutely not! Looked nothing like the pictures. Run down! Looks and feels like someone’s grandmother left it to them in 1980 and done nothing with it since except throw it up on VRBO. Appliances didn’t work. Stairs to river completely overgrown. Very unsafe! Green algae all over the outside of the house. Weeds all in the beds. Completely broken grass Couldn’t use the pots they were so old the teflon got in our food. Chairs around the table broken. Only midgets could use the master shower. Kitchen cupboards probably never cleaned out. Completely unorganized. Doors coming apart. I can keep going… We actually left early it was so bad. Probably nice in its day but definitely not now.
Rebecca R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Raymond R.
1 Sept, 2017
WOW WOW WOW!! What a beautiful Home!
Our entire family loved this home. The home owners are great people! We are totaling going back!
Bill was super responsive to all questions. We had a great time- thank you.
Nancy S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jill H.
2 Aug, 2017
Wonderful river home
We had an excellent 2 night stay at the river home. The owners have done special touches of beach towels and elegant linens as well as plenty of games for use on the property and in the house. We had a beautiful view of the river and a quiet stay. We definitely recommend this house for families and couples.
We had a wonderful stay. House well equipped. Kids of all ages had plenty to do. Loved the outdoor games, beautiful river view, and even binoculars to bird watch! Wonderful weather! Previous reviews were helpful- exceeded expectations!
Gail M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Julie I.
20 Aug, 2018
Great family home!
Great house! Our family loved the badminton and variety of games to play after dinner. Comfortable beds, 2 living rooms, and beautiful outdoor space with great views of the river and mountains. Short drive to Crescent City for shopping. Will definitely be back!
This was our second time staying at the River House, what a view and great location. You could be at the Stout Grove in minutes, hang outside at the Rivers edge or even sit on the nice patio and enjoy the gas fire pit. We enjoyed our 2nd stay and couldn't even use all the space the house had.
Our stay at Rivers Edge was wonderful. Close to the beaches, which my kids loved the most! Also, close to many beautiful hikes in the redwoods. Plenty of room for everyone. Beautiful view eating breakfast outside looking at the beautiful river. Lots of memories made. Thanks Erin and William!!
Steve C.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Erin or Bill Smith
My husband and I are new to the VRBO business and very excited to express our hospitality through this venture. We have lived in Crescent City for almost 20 years. We love this area and are certain that you will too.
Why they chose this property
River properties do not come open for purchase frequently, especially on the beautiful north bank side, so when we saw this charming home for sale, we had to have it to share with those wanting to experience life on the river.
What makes this property unique
When we walked into the living room that has stunning views of the Smith River, a peace and calm washed over me. I hope you feel the same when you stay at our home. If you love to hear the sound of the river but don't really want to be outside, just open up the back sliding glass door and relax. If you desire to be on the water and playing in it, take the short trail right down to the river and dive right in.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests