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Wavesong Refuge - Peaceful Oceanfront-Inspired Coastal Escape

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, a television, and a window.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a stainless steel stove.
A wooden deck, a hot tub, and a building with a window.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a closet.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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McKinleyville, CA
  • Place, Hiller Dog Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, McKinleyville Totem Pole
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cal Poly Humboldt State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

McKinleyville

Located in McKinleyville, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Theatre Lounge are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include McKinleyville Totem Pole and Arcata Playhouse. Los Bagels and Mad River Hatchery are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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McKinleyville, CA

What's nearby

  • Hiller Dog Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • McKinleyville Totem Pole - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Arcata Plaza - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Redwood National and State Parks - 53 min drive - 61.1 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 21 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Central Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smug's Pizza-McKinleyville - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fogline Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wavesong Refuge - Peaceful Oceanfront-Inspired Coastal Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wavesong Refuge - Peaceful Oceanfront-Inspired Coastal Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wavesong Refuge - Peaceful Oceanfront-Inspired Coastal Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wavesong Refuge - Peaceful Oceanfront-Inspired Coastal Escape located?

Located in the heart of McKinleyville, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hiller Dog Park and McKinleyville Totem Pole. Mad River Beach County Park and Beau Pre Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great stay for our girls weekend. Close to a walking trail and driving distance from shopping centers. The house was clean, check in and out were simple and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean, furniture was old and uncomfortable. If you plan to do a lot of cooking bring the things that matter to you. There are only a couple of knives, limited utensils and pots/pans. Backyard is beautiful, you can hear the ocean, and walk to the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

five nights

The house was very clean. Quiet neighborhood. Hiking trails nearby. The river had to be crossed to access any sort of river front beach from the trails, we did not attempt to cross the full river to access the ocean, on a warm day I think it could be done. The house had all the amenity we needed for our family of four, coffee pot, dishes, a few assorted Tupperware's, the pots are stainless steel, plenty towels and blankets.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Book Direct!

accessibility, town services, hot tub.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A gem of a home.

The cleanliness of the home, beautiful backyard and jacuzzi!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

20th birthday celebration

The house was located in a quiet neighborhood. Back Yard was lovely with private hot tub. Open floor plan complete with free library and sitting room to read. Close to Mad River trails. Close to Safeway for food runs, beaches to watch the sunsets and redwood trails to explore! Great place to stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away

Cute, clean house in a quiet neighborhood. The 3 bedrooms were great. 1 bathroom with 6 people...requires patience. Close to beaches, redwood trails, and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Other than the beds being very uncomfortable so if you have a really bad back like myself, I wouldn’t recommend staying here.(uncomfortable cheap beds , and small at that !) The house was very clean. The hot tub was amazing. And after dealing with the whole situation with establishing my identity, which was a headache. It’s super easy to check in . The communication was great. And I love the fact that they had bikes for us to be able to ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathing

After having spent the previous 10 days at a different location. We arrived at this lovely home, it was a breath of fresh air and we were finally able to relax and just breathe. It was perfect and what we very much needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely little home. The garden is such a delight. I appreciated the number of bedrooms and seating options, and the huge amount of bath towels. I would really love to have had dressers available since we were staying for a week. More kitchen towels and toilet paper would have helped for a longer stay but it wasn't terrible. Loved the different coffee making options! My kids enjoyed the games available. Just a pleasant stay, nice neighborhood, and great garden. Thanks so much!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Exceptionally clean. Lovely front and back yards, full of flowers and trees. Good quality kitchen tools, including a hot water kettle, a French press, and coffee maker with filters. Plenty of nice towels and blankets. Great location for exploring Eureka, Arcata, and the beaches & redwoods to the north. Very close to grocery stores and restaurants in McKinleyville. We didn't use the hot tub because we were too busy exploring the area.My family had a great stay here. Note: all three beds are doubles, with two pillows per bed. We bought a couple of pillows in Arcata because all four of us sleep with two pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful North Coast soot

The house was great - lots of common space, wide open up to date and well equipped kitchen, beautiful backyard with lawn, dec, hot tub and a million flowers. I loved the area as well. Quiet street in a neighborhood surrounded on 3 sides by coast, parkland and meadows. Half block walk to a wheelchair accessible trail leading to a bench to watch the sunset over the Mad River flowing into the Pacific. McKinleyville is small but still has a Safeway and a supermarket size Eureka Natural Foods store. I borrowed one of the two nice bikes and took a ride on the Hammond Trail, a sweet bike path just a block away that connects up and down the coast. I would totally stay here again. I borrowed one of the two nice bicycles to take a
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

house was ok. communication not the best

The house itself was okay and matched the listing, but the check-in process was a hassle. I received confirmation that my verification had been completed three nights before arrival, but just a day before check-in, I was told there was an issue and that my booking might be canceled due to an incomplete verification process. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress. Communication was also frustrating—since it was managed through a broker office, I ended up speaking with different people who gave me inconsistent information. Overall, the stay was fine once I got in, but the experience leading up to it could definitely be improved. Also, we ran out of toilet paper and was told they only supply one and I needed to buy my own
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are truly sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during your check-in and the confusion around the verification process. We completely understand how stressful it must have been to receive mixed messages so close to your arrival, especially after you’d already been told everything was set. That’s not the seamless experience we want for our guests, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Thank you again for your honest feedback. we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the home itself, but we understand that the lead-up to your stay left something to be desired. We hope you will give us the opportunity to host you again.
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