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🌲Your Home Base for Exploring the Redwoods! Pet Friendly, Complete with Hot Tub!🐾

Vacation home in McKinleyville with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Experience the best of Humboldt at The Humboldt Base Camp, a spacious and comfortable home with lots of wood accents and bright living spaces. Enjoy a full kitchen, hot tub, 3 patios with outdoor lounge furniture and charcoal grill in a quiet neighborhood. Explore nearby attractions like Redwoods National Park or stroll along Hammond Trail for Pacific Ocean views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61375 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

🌲Your Home Base for Exploring the Redwoods! Pet Friendly, Complete with Hot Tub!🐾

The Humboldt Base Camp is your group's ultimate home base for visiting the Redwoods! This pet friendly home has an extra large enclosed front yard and backyard in a quiet neighborhood with a hot tub!

Inside the home, Humboldt Base Camp is a spacious, comfortable and tastefully decorated with lots of wood accents and bright, open living spaces. There is a full kitchen with dishwasher and gas range, living room complete with large screen tv and comfy seating, a dining table for four. With 3 bedrooms, the primary suite has a queen bed, large closet, a dresser, and a cheerfully tiled bathroom and shower. The 2nd bedrooms has a queen bed and office space for those pesky emails at work that just can't wait. The 3rd bedroom has a full size bed, and is directly across the hall from a full bathroom with a shower-tub combo.

Outside, the front and back yards are fully fenced, with a large open lawn and three patios in different parts of the yard where you'll find plenty of outdoor lounge furniture, a charcoal grill, a small pond with goldfish and a 3 person hot tub!

From our first guest:

5 stars out of 5 stars! Stayed Dec 2022
Jennifer S.
Perfect vrbo! Great for our family and felt like home.
Published Jan 3, 2023

Location & Description:
The home is centrally located in McKinleyville placing you in close proximity to all the best attractions found in Humboldt. As soon as you leave the Base Camp you are 10 minutes to Arcata, 15 minutes to Trinidad or 15 minutes to Eureka or 15 minutes to Blue Lake. You are also within 45 minutes of Redwoods National and State Parks.

Want to take a quick stroll? Hammond Trail is just 5 minutes away and boast excellent Pacific Ocean views! Need to stock up the fridge? No problem, you are walking distance to Eureka Natural Foods, one of the best Natural grocery's around. Or how about the beach? Clam beach is just 5 minutes away or our favorite Moonstone beach is just 10 minutes away.

Nearby Restaurants:
Walking Distance or less than 5 mins
Ramone's Bakery & Coffee
Sushi spot
Smugs Pizza
Central Sandwich Shop
Big Foot Taproom
LoCo Food Truck
Carmella's Mexican Food
6 Rivers Brewery

Things to note:
Single level home
Washer and Dryer
Hot tub for 3
High speed wifi (78.3 Mbps download 17.9 Mbps upload)
The family pet is welcome to join you here! (2 dog max, $18 pet fee applies per dog)
Wood stove not functional, the home has central heat
Garage is not accessible for guests
No events or parties permitted, only guests listed in booking allowed.

Please note, the house is equipped with exterior security cameras at the front door and driveway.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,375 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

575552

About the neighborhood

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Mckinleyville, CA

What's nearby

  • McKinleyville Totem Pole - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Azalea State Natural Reserve - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 8 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 9 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Clam Beach County Park - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 20 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Bigfoot Taproom - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fogline Coffee - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🌲Your Home Base for Exploring the Redwoods! Pet Friendly, Complete with Hot Tub!🐾 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🌲Your Home Base for Exploring the Redwoods! Pet Friendly, Complete with Hot Tub!🐾?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌲Your Home Base for Exploring the Redwoods! Pet Friendly, Complete with Hot Tub!🐾?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌲Your Home Base for Exploring the Redwoods! Pet Friendly, Complete with Hot Tub!🐾 located?

Located in the heart of McKinleyville, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from McKinleyville Totem Pole and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hiller Dog Park and Beau Pre Golf Club. Azalea State Natural Reserve and Clam Beach County Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

🌲Your Home Base for Exploring the Redwoods! Pet Friendly, Complete with Hot Tub!🐾 Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil with amazing outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a warm and cozy home. Everything was clean, tidy and organized. The hot tub was a lovely addition to the space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan V.

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

Vacay with the dogs!

Super clean home, great place if you have dogs too. The yard is fenced, quiet neighborhood and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Family

Perfect vrbo! Great for our family and felt like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had a wonderful stay here with my dog—plenty of space inside and out, with a huge fenced yard perfect for fetch. The house was clean, beautifully decorated with local Redwood-inspired touches, and felt very private and peaceful. The hot tub was a great bonus, though it had a slight odor—nothing that ruined the experience. I appreciated the well-stocked kitchen (though oddly, no salt and pepper!), and the fragrant flowers and koi pond added to the charm. There was a faint incense smell indoors, which didn’t bother me but might not be for everyone. The location was ideal—close to scenic hikes in Arcata Park, the stunning redwoods, and even a fun visit to the zoo in Eureka. Highly recommend this spot for solo travelers, couples, or families looking for a quiet, nature-filled getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house close to the Redwood. Very quiet neighborhood and close to both town and nature. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni R.

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

Fabulous home away from, perfect for dogs!

We had a fantastic time here, our dogs loved the big fenced in yard, and we loved watching them have fun! A nice surprise was a cherry tree in the backyard and blueberries and apples in the front yard. The house is really nice and clean and spacious. The kitchen was perfect, it has everything you need to make meals, with a propane bbq in the backyard. We were really happy and comfortable, thank you for the wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Convenient to many locations

Enjoyed the accommodations and hot tub; nice and quiet private yard. Really appreciated that the entire property was fenced in for safety and privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

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

Family visit

The property was perfect for our family and dogs. The house had everything we needed for the 3 days and the backyard was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Lovely retreat

This was an amazing property to stay. The rooms and kitchen were nicely decorated, spotlessly clean and had everything you could need.The yard is a sanctuary and the hot tub a treat. Great location too, near the Redwoods and some beautiful beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tona Lisa H.

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

Redwoods

Great, would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Exactly As Described

The property was exactly as described. It was lovely. Check-in, check-out simple as pie. We’d happily stay in this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kev G.

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

Very Good

As described;
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Family Birthday celebration

Wonderful stay to celebrate my birthday with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

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

A picture is worth a thousand words!

This property surpassed our expectations. We are first time users of VRBO and are sold on the accuracy of the description of the property and the neighborhood was quiet and very clean/tidy. We felt so at home here and look forward to visiting again from Canada. Awesome local restaurant The Green Barn. Thank you for making our vacation so enjoyable. We can’t recommend this property enough especially with the wonderful and spacious backyard. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara N.

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

Redwoods Getaway

We enjoyed the property, yard and hot tub. Central location while visiting the Redwoods. Clean and had all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Basecamp House

House was as described and very clean and easy to find. Great back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Close to Everything

Had a great stay at this house. Close to shopping and restaurants and easy to get to Arcata and Trinidad. House was very clean and the hot tub was a nice bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Perfect for Redwoods

This was a great home for our family of 5 to stay in for heading either north or south to the redwoods. Nice size and large backyard with hot tub and soothing pond/fountain. Amenities nearby for groceries and restaurants. Quiet street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey w.

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

Enjoyed our 5 day stay

We normally stay closer to the beach but I booked late so not many options. This house worked out perfect for 6 of us Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

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

Redwoods

Very nice well kept home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

Wonderful getaway home

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this wonderful little home in a great location! Walking distance to one of the best markets ever, and the home, yard, jacuzzi, location ... pretty much everything great. And very responsive and nice hosts. We'll look forward to returning again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loren S.

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

Family time

The house was beautiful and cozy. It was absolutely perfect for our family, including our little dog. The hot tub was a big hit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Excellent place to stay

This was a great place to stay. Pictures don't do it justice as I think a few things had been upgraded since the photos were taken. Nice location in McKInelyville and easy to get to everything. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Beautiful spot in an amazing location

We had such a lovely time staying at this cabin! My dog and I stayed over the weekend, and friends joined me for a few days afterwards. We just felt so easy hanging out there, and I always felt safe walking around the community by myself. We also experienced all the kinds of weather this area has to offer and the cabin was great to be in for all of it. Random side note: I have to say this is the first time I have enjoyed the house coffee at a rental! Being able to walk to nearby amenities or drive up north or south for adventures was awesome. We were also able to patronize local businesses, and everybody we met in this neighborhood was just lovely. Lots of thoughtful touches like the dirty dog towels and USB points in the kitchen. Easy check in and great communication from the host folks. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023