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Pet-Friendly Base for Redwoods • Hammond Trail

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Walking to the front door from where you park.
Your home for your stay!
Natural light at the dining table.
Board games, books, relaxing living room.
Gas stove makes it a cozy space.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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McKinleyville, CA
  • Place, Hiller Dog Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, McKinleyville Totem Pole
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mad River Beach County Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Pet-Friendly Base for Redwoods • Hammond Trail

Perfect for two guests and a dog, this private one-bedroom home sits directly on the Hammond Trail in McKinleyville, CA. Walk or bike to the Mad River and ocean right from the property, with easy drives to beaches and redwood forests.

Enjoy gated, secure parking, fully fenced yards, a comfy queen bed, sleeper sofa, fully equipped kitchen, plus an outdoor sauna and shower.

Guests typically enjoy the garden and sunsets as well as the cleanliness and peace that the space exudes.

Note: Dog fee is $30 for one and $50 for two. Please tell us upon booking if you are bringing a dog. They are not allowed to be left home alone, inside or outside.

Your comfort and ease are our #1 priority! Let us know if you are a returning guest!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 (limit 2 total)
Dogs may not be left home alone. Pick up all poop.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Do the dishes. We will take out the garbage - just make there it’s all in the receptacles. We will gather your linens.
Place TV remote in tray on the end table ($50 charged if it’s missing).
When you leave the property, close/secure the gate.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Onsite access is exclusively for registered guests. Inviting visitors is not permitted unless checking with us ahead of time.
Please consider removing your shoes upon entering the house. You'll see how clean the house is and this is a big reason why!
Dogs not to be left home alone, inside or outside unless otherwise discussed and made plans with homeowner. On leash/no pee on front yard plants.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

McKinleyville

Located in McKinleyville, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Azalea State Natural Reserve and Clam Beach County Park, while Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Theatre Lounge are cultural highlights. Los Bagels and Mad River Hatchery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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McKinleyville, CA

What's nearby

  • Hiller Dog Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • McKinleyville Totem Pole - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mad River Beach County Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 6 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Redwood National and State Parks - 37 min drive - 61.5 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 18 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bigfoot Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toni's 24 Hour Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Base for Redwoods • Hammond Trail pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Base for Redwoods • Hammond Trail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Base for Redwoods • Hammond Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Base for Redwoods • Hammond Trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Base for Redwoods • Hammond Trail located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hiller Dog Park, McKinleyville Totem Pole and Mad River Beach County Park. Beau Pre Golf Club and Azalea State Natural Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was GREAT! My husband enjoyed the sauna and my favorite part was relaxing on the couch with the fireplace going after rock hunting at the beach. No issues and plenty of amenities...we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As before this was the perfect place for us. I like that there are doors to separate living areas and everything is so comfortable. It was perfect to stay there with our son as he slept on the pull out couch and we slept in the bedroom. Having some outside space is really nice too and relaxing. We went for a really long walk right from the house, along the river and all the way to the beach. The scenery was beautiful with farmland areas and a people bridge across the river. It was even wonderful to do during the rain.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Fun getaway

Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Beautiful house and garden. Convenient dog space. Good communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith & Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, perfectly provisioned, great location. Quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay. We will be back. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

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

Lovely rental

This is a lovely, well kept, clean property. I would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Lovely stay

My wife and I enjoyed our stay here with our 2 little dogs. The sauna was especially nice, but it is also a nice location to get to a lot of beaches and forests!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

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

Beautiful Stay!

We loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I picked this location because it was close to the Redwood national Forrest which it is. I was traveling with my dog and the owners are very pet friendly. They had a fenced in backyard area off the bedroom, which was a nice bonus for her to be able to roam around and go to the restroom without being on a leash. The house itself is very quaint and has everything you would need and the outdoor sauna is very enjoyable! There is ample secure parking and instructions from the owner prior to coming and information in the house were extremely good. The beaches nearby are amazing and there are many that were pet friendly my dog and I had a very nice time and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gorgeous property! The hosts have thougbt of absolutely everything. The unit was SUPER clean and VERY well appointed. We travel as often as we can, and this property is in the top 1 or 2 places for cleanliness, comfort,location....even the grounds are beautifully kept. I can't say enough good things about this little spot on the Hammond Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia L.

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

Sweet Oasis

Well designed... Beautifully decorated..peaceful and inviting... We loved our stay and plan on going back. The only problem was that the GPS directed us to the street behind the property. The kind neighbor came out and directed us to the correct street. aparently this was not the first time that this had happened as he knew exactly where we were trying to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse T.

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

Magical property with great amenities and even better host

Enjoy a magical stay at this ocean side property. Great amenities and the host was super responsive and organized.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff d.

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

Awesome stay for wife and I.

My wife and I plus our two dogs stayed here for 3 nights. Perfect size for us and the location was great. All the amenities were top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAmber R.

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

Ocean retreat

Such a sweet little slice of paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zandra W.

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

Just lovely!

This was my second stay, and it was just as nice as the first time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Amazing

The property was lovely, picturesque, and cozy. Our stay was refreshing and healing to the body, mind, and soul. Our hosts were wonderful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Peaceful Spot

We love that you can hear the ocean and Mad River from this lovely place. Great location and has everything you need to be comfortable. The yard is so well maintained and provides a peaceful place to be outside. The owners are awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick T.

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

3 days in a foggy paradise.

I really liked it! I thought it safe, was well maintained and thoughtfully decorated with high-end touches. Would stay again. Had trouble opening the lock when I first arrived but the owner helps me out seems like really nice lady
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Peaceful spot and convienient location

We are repeat guests because we love this property and its amenities. It is located along the Hammond Trail where there are many options for walks. There is a great sauna that I used every day. The yard is beautiful and the backyard is perfect for letting your dog roam. The property owners are great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne M.

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

Beautiful little retreat home

What a lovely little apartment! The beautifully landscaped garden was an unexpected plus and the fenced in back yard would have been perfect if we'd brought our dog. Sadly, didn't recall seeing any of that reflected in the description. Joellen was extremely responsive, especially when we initially had a little trouble with the lock. And the place was spotless! Location was like being in the country, and one could easily have not gotten in your car during the whole stay with numerous hiking trails nearby. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry O.

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

Exceptional VRBO

We have stayed in a few rentals in Humboldt Co and have always had a wonderful time with very nice properties but this one rose to the top of the list upon entering the yard! Exceptional landscaping and privacy! Little attached cottage had everything we need! Very well done! Comfortable bed with a slider for cool air. Nice accessibility to area beaches and forests. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Clean and cozy

Absolutely looooved the property and so did our pups! The place had everything we needed and I can’t say enough about the overall cleanliness! Hosts went above and beyond to make sure our stay was carefree and easy. Definitely saving this property for future trips! Thanks again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

What a gem!

Lovely little spot with walkable access to the water. Lovely, quiet gardens. We did not take advantage of all the amenities, but we look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi C.

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

A very pleasant Humboldt stay

We enjoyed this peaceful property! It was great to be able to bring our dogs to visit our homesick college freshman. Beautiful grounds. We loved the sauna. The unexpected view was a bonus. Felt very secure behind the gated driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joellen C Peterson

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My husband, Krishna and I live on the property along with the resident dog, Osho.

He loves surfing and I love doing yoga, together we love gardening and exploring the nature in the are where we have lived for a combined total of 60 years - happy to impart any info!

We look forward to hosting those who find their way to our little slice of heaven! We will show you kindness and be considerate of your privacy during your stay.

Why they chose this property

It's super accessible from the freeway and within close proximity to the redwoods and beach. Plus, it's right on a trail (bike, walk, horse) and has an expansive view including a garden, pasture, and distant ocean view (on clear days)!

What makes this property unique

Guests tell us that they enjoy the cedar sauna and outdoor shower after a day out exploring. They feel cozy in the living room with the gas stove. People who like to cook will be happy about the appliances and sharp knives. Many people appreciate the garden and generally feel relaxed and rejuvenated from the property. Those with dogs like the direct yard access from the bedroom and like the dog bed, paw towels, and food/water bowls we provide.

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English, Spanish

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