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Wavesong Refuge - Hot Tub, Bluff Trails & Garden

Steam curls off your private hot tub while the soft rumble of waves drifts over the garden fence and stars fill the McKinleyville sky. This 3-bedroom gray cottage sleeps 6, with a fenced yard of fruit trees and native herbs, a sunny wood deck, and a sunlit kitchen built around a butcher block island. Walk one block to the Mad River Bluffs trails and the Hammond Bicycling Trail, then spend an evening in Arcata, just minutes away.
Steam curls off your private hot tub while the soft rumble of waves drifts over the garden fence and stars fill the McKinleyville sky. This 3-bedroom gray cottage sleeps 6, with a fenced yard of fruit trees and native herbs, a sunny wood deck, and a sunlit kitchen built around a butcher block island. Walk one block to the Mad River Bluffs trails and the Hammond Bicycling Trail, then spend an evening in Arcata, just minutes away.
Steam curls off your private hot tub while the soft rumble of waves drifts over the garden fence and stars fill the McKinleyville sky. This 3-bedroom gray cottage sleeps 6, with a fenced yard of fruit trees and native herbs, a sunny wood deck, and a sunlit kitchen built around a butcher block island. Walk one block to the Mad River Bluffs trails and the Hammond Bicycling Trail, then spend an evening in Arcata, just minutes away.

House in McKinleyville, California

Guests
6 Guests
Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 Bathroom

Locally Owned & Operated

Redwood Coast

Redwood Coast

Casago Franchise Owner

Locally Owned & Operated
Rating4.36

What our guests are saying...

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Wavesong Refuge provides a welcoming, spacious, light-filled retreat with comfortable areas for groups to gather and relax. Guests praised the comfortable beds, quality linens, ample towels and blankets, and well-equipped open kitchen. The home is consistently noted for its cleanliness and its beautiful backyard with a deck, hammock, and hot tub. Its peaceful neighborhood setting offers easy access to nearby trails, the Mad River, coastal scenery, shopping, and sunset views. Guests also appreciated the bicycles available for exploring the nearby trail.

Overview

A flagstone path leads through drought-tolerant coastal landscaping to a teal front door, and inside, this single-story cottage opens into a bright, easy flow from living room to kitchen to deck. Mornings start with coffee at the round table as sunlight crosses the floor. Afternoons are for the bluff trails a block away, and evenings end in the hot tub behind a tall wood privacy fence, listening for the waves. It is a sweet seaside retreat for families and friends, and a quiet base for a writing, meditation, or self-care getaway. Key Features • Sleeps 6 guests • 3 bedrooms | 1 bathroom • Private hot tub on a stone and gravel patio behind a tall privacy fence • Fenced backyard with lawn, a white birch, garden beds, fruit trees, and native herbs • Sunny wood deck with a bistro table, umbrella, and lounge chairs • Kitchen with a rolling butcher block island, gas range, and French door refrigerator • Round dining table for four beside a sliding door to the deck • Living room with a shiplap accent wall and a large smart TV • Washer and dryer • Wireless internet and a laptop friendly workspace • Bicycles and board games • Driveway parking for 2 vehicles • Waterfront • One block to the Mad River Bluffs walking trails and the Hammond Bicycling Trail Sleeping Arrangements Total occupancy: 6 guests Total beds: 4 Three bedrooms off a quiet hallway, each with its own double bed and closet, give couples, friends, and small families their own space. Bedroom 1 features a double bed with a pine headboard and floral bedding beneath a window looking out to the trees. Pale blue walls, bamboo floors, and a ceiling fan make it a breezy, restful retreat for a couple. Bedroom 2 is a cozy carpeted room with sage walls, a double bed in soft gray bedding, and a forest painting on the wall, an easy fit for a friend or an older child. Bedroom 3 pairs a natural wood double bed and green quilt with a large sunny window, blue patterned curtains, and a frosted glass sliding barn door, ideal for guests who love morning light. The living room adds a double sleeping option on the gray futon for extra flexibility. Bathrooms The full bathroom pairs a tub and shower combo with built-in shelves and a tropical leaf shower curtain, a pedestal sink with a mosaic backsplash, and a glass-front cabinet stocked with rolled towels. A high window keeps it bright. Living Areas The living room centers on a shiplap accent wall and a large smart TV on a rustic green console, ready for your favorite streaming services. Sink into the gray futon, the loveseat under a quilted throw, or the blue armchair with ottoman, while a big picture window frames the green trees. A quieter sitting nook with a bookshelf and bentwood lounge chairs opens onto the kitchen through a pass-through counter, a perfect corner for reading or writing. Board games are on hand for game night. Kitchen & Dining Maple cabinets, black countertops, and a rolling butcher block island with two stools set the scene for relaxed cooking. A gas range, oven, stainless French door refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker keep meals easy. The round dining table seats four under a striped glass pendant light, right beside the sliding glass door to the deck. Hot Tub, Deck & Garden Step through the sliding door onto the sunny wood deck, where a bistro table with an umbrella and two blue lounge chairs face a fenced green lawn. The private hot tub sits just beside the house on a stone and gravel patio, screened by a tall wood fence and a blossoming tree, so you can soak under the stars. Out in the yard, a white birch rises over planted garden beds, fruit trees, and native herbs. Surrounding Areas • Mad River Bluffs walking trails, one block away • Hammond Bicycling Trail, one block away • Beachcombing, bird watching, hiking, bicycling, and fishing nearby • Cal Poly Humboldt, less than ten minutes away • Arcata restaurants, cinemas, live theater, and museums, minutes away • Redwood National Park, about 30 miles north License number: PLN-00343-ADM-STR. ★☆Locally Rooted, Elevated Hospitality☆★ We are Redwood Coast Elevated Stays, a locally rooted team serving California's North Coast. We believe a stay should be more than just a place to land. It should feel personal, seamless, and connected to the beauty and spirit of this stretch of coast. From booking to departure, we are here with thoughtful support, clear communication, and trusted local guidance to help you settle in, feel cared for, and make lasting memories on the Redwood Coast.

Guests enjoy the entire home, private entrance, and fenced backyard, including the hot tub, deck, and garden. Entry is by smart lock for easy self check-in. Park up to 2 vehicles in the driveway, with additional street parking available.

This cottage sits in a quiet, beachside neighborhood in McKinleyville, just a block from the Mad River Bluffs walking trails and the Hammond Bicycling Trail. It's a natural fit for beachcombing, bird watching, hiking, bicycling, and fishing. Arcata's restaurants, cinemas, live theater, and museums are minutes away, Cal Poly Humboldt is less than ten minutes away, and Redwood National Park is about 30 miles north.

A car is the easiest way to explore Humboldt County, with driveway parking for 2 vehicles plus street parking. Bicycles are available at the home, and the Hammond Bicycling Trail starts just a block away. The Mad River Bluffs walking trails are an easy stroll from the front door.

• Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM • Minimum stay is 2 nights • Guests must be at least 21 years old to book • Maximum occupancy is 6 guests • Please contact us before booking if you would like to bring a pet • No smoking, parties, or events • Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM • Accidental damage protection is included with your reservation • Additional fees and taxes may apply

Permit info: 016015,PLN-00343-ADM-STR

You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.

Amenities

Beach access
Beach access
Adult bikes
Adult bikes
Board games
Board games
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Washer/dryer
Heating
Heating
Hot tub
Hot tub
Internet
Internet
Iron
Iron
Microwave
Microwave
Patio
Patio
Stove
Stove
TV
TV

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

sleeps 2

Beds
1 double bed

Bedroom 2

sleeps 2

Beds
1 double bed

Bedroom 3

sleeps 2

Beds
1 double bed

Common Space 1

sleeps 2

Beds
1 double bed

Location

McKinleyville, California, Home

(Exact address will be provided after booking)

Location

Rating

4.36
11 reviews
5 Star
55%
4 Star
27%
3 Star
18%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Bruce C2026-07-06

Heather H2026-06-25

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.

Rebecca B2026-03-30

Everything about this house was great. Very clean! Good beds, sheets, blankets and towels. Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful yard with a hammock and hot tub.

Vanessa C2026-02-10

I loved how spacious the house was. The hot tub was amazing. However, the beds were terrible on my back, but other than that I enjoyed myself .

Joyce D D2026-01-04

Wavesong is a nice home in a quiet neighborhood, close to the Hammond Trail and access to the Mad River. Two bikes are provided to explore the area. The home has three spacious bedrooms with ample closet space, a step down reading or play area, nice size kitchen and living room. The backyard has a nice deck with a hammock and hot tub. It is completely fenced in, so great for families with kids. We felt safe in the quiet neighborhood.

Patricia S2025-07-09

accessibility, town services, hot tub.

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Rating4.36

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