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Heart of the Redwoods-Wapiti Cottage

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Orick, CA
  • Redwood National and State Parks
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lady Bird Johnson Grove
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Additional Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Additional Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Heart of the Redwoods-Wapiti Cottage

Welcome to our Wapiti (Elk) Cottage, one of three newly renovated cottages available on our property. Come experience our beautiful Northern Coastal Redwoods in this beautiful, cozy cottage filled with all the amenities of home including exceptional cleaning standards.

This Cottage features 3 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Full & 1 Twin), 1 Bathroom w/ Walk-In Shower & double vanity, Full NEW Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry Room (full size washer & dryer), Living Room w/ 55” Smart TV, Fireplace, & free WiFi.

We are quite literally in the middle of the Redwoods! We are surrounded by our amazing Redwoods, parks, trails, beaches, & wildlife. We are right off the Redwood Highway. You will have access to the whole Cottage as well as the front & back yard. You may also go down to the creek behind the property, be advised it is fishable but no lifeguards are on duty. Feel free to enjoy our whole property. When in season, help yourselves to the many wild berries that encircle our property.

There is a fire pit out back & firewood is provided as well as a Gas BBQ & picnic tables. A baby high chair, gate, & Pack & Play are available upon request. We are tucked in the middle of the National Redwood Park & close to Fern Canyon and Prairie Creek Redwood State Park. We are 18 miles south of Trees of Mystery, 20 miles north of beautiful Trinidad with so many trails, beaches and lagoons in between. We are a great central point in all your adventures while exploring the beautiful North Coastal Redwoods while providing a cozy oasis to rest in between your adventures. Sometimes in our neck of the woods, we lose power. We now have a whole-house GENERATOR so your stay with us will not have much interruption.

Property manager

Charlene Barnhart
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets on leash always, in kennels when left in home
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Events are allowed. Please contact the host for extra parking, timing, and confirm number of attendees.
EV Charging is available for an additional fee. Please contact us to arrange the timing, charging location, and fee.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number 1234

About the area

Orick

Orick is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Redwood National and State Parks and Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center.
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Orick, CA

What's nearby

  • Redwood National and State Parks - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Redwood Creek Beach - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Lady Bird Johnson Grove - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snack Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gold Bluffs Beach Campground - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Palm Cafe & Motel - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hawg Wild - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of the Redwoods-Wapiti Cottage pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Heart of the Redwoods-Wapiti Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of the Redwoods-Wapiti Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of the Redwoods-Wapiti Cottage located?

This family-friendly Orick holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Redwood National and State Parks and Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center. Redwood Creek Beach and Gold Bluffs Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas K.

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

Perfect Spot

This house was perfect for our needs! Perfectly located for park access and stocked to the brim with everything we needed to feel at home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

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

Amazing Home

The property and location were both great. The house was as advertised with great amenities. Plenty of space for a family of 4. The property owners were outstanding and very helpful providing information about near by must see’s. The wildlife in the area was amazing we saw elk and deer daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina M.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful time at this cottage! Great location. Loved seeing the resident elk everyday!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa B.

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

Cozy cottage

We absolutely loved this wonderful cottage! Great location and beautiful on the inside!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Great Hideaway in the woods

Wondeful property with plenty to explore. Close proximity to the best of the Redwoods National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Fantastic location, comfy home

This cabin is in a great location, just a short drive to several great Redwoods areas. It was really comfy inside, everything nice and as described. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorette W.

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

Long weekend with our dogs

The amenities were great. The home was very comfortable. The location was close to everything we wanted to do while we were there. We were well prepared with our own supplies and everything supplied at the home was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Thoughtful Hosts

This property clearly reflected the thoughtfulness of the hosts. Every effort was made to make sure that a guest would have everything that they need for a comfortable stay. Great location for exploring the redwood coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

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

Beautiful place to visit Redwoods

We had a wonderful stay at this cabin - a beautiful area, very clean and well equipped home for a visit. Hosts are very responsive to questions. Can't thank the hosts enough - looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Perfect Spot

They thought of everything anyone would need at this wonderful cottage right by the redwoods! Wonderful communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anusha V.

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

Cozy cabin amidst the redwood forests

We were four of us who stayed in a 7 person cabin, so it was very comfortable. The kitchen is well-stocked with utensils and spices, there were board games to play. The place is literally in the heart of the redwood national parks and has an easy access to the hiking trails, the Prairie creek visitor center and the Newton B Drury scenic byway though the road was closed due to fallen trees when we were there. The only downside was the very high bedding in the room, though they had step stools to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

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

San Diego family, 4 night stay in early Spring

Perfectly located for exploring the Northern Redwoods for the first time. So many trails and fantastic drives were all very close. The cabin is clean and well furnished, perfect for our family of 5. All 5 beds were very comfortable. Weather was cool, the home was easy to heat, great kitchen and virtual fireplace heater nice touch in the living room. Before our stay, we read an earlier review that mentioned highway noise. After reading this review I was a little concerned, being a light sleeper. I was relieved to discover that road noise was not an issue. Although The cabin is located right off the 101, which is a well trafficked road during the day. Noise from the highway was not noticeable, back bedrooms very quiet, particularly at night when there was very little traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie K.

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

Great Stay

House was fully stocked, beds were comfortable, perfect for our quick stay. Be sure to bring groceries, as there isn't a close restaurant. Grateful to the host for letting us know ahead of time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

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

Heart of the Redwoods

We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean, spacious and all the appliances were like new. The cabin is centrally located and close to both beaches and parks. At one point there was a herd of elk on the property. The host provided great communication and went out of her way to make our visit enjoyable. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara W.

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

Perfect spot

This is a comfortable three-bedroom home within a 5-minute drive to the ocean and 2 Redwood park visitor centers. Perfect location for our family vacation looking to hike in the parks during the day and relax in a quiet spot in the evenings. In the mornings we were greeted by the resident elk herd lounging in the vicinity of the property. The kitchen is well-equipped with cooking supplies and the home is ready for visitors with coffee and tea, bathroom/shower products, and spare blankets if needed. Communication with the owner was excellent. Wi-fi was terrific, and appreciated along with the large smart tv in the living room so we could stream 2024 summer olympic events. We got lucky finding this gem, conveniently located and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Fantastic home away from home

Charlene and her husband were our property's managers. They were both incredibly responsive and an absolute pleasure to deal with. The home itself was very comfortable, roomy, clean and location very convenient. The items that were stocked in the house (coffee, paper products, cooking oil, etc.) were more than we expected and this helped us not need to shop the day we got there. The bedrooms were big and the beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was very clean and roomy and the shower was amazing! My wife and I sat next to each other in the side by side recliners each night watching television and they were so great, we are going to buy the same ones for our personal home. All in all, I would highly recommend this property and Charlene the property manager. We would absolutely book again with Charlene and her husband. Great job!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Charlene Barnhart

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We have been on the Northern California Coast for several years now & working on creating a desired destination nestled in-between our majestic Redwood State & National Parks giving exceptional customer service while providing cozy, inviting accommodations.

Why they chose this property

Majestic Redwoods, Beaches, Lagoons, Amazing Wildlife, Crisp Fresh Air…this is an incredible piece of God’s creations that we want everyone to experience

What makes this property unique

We love being so close to Prairie Creek & Fern Canyon/ Gold Beach State Parks as well as so many trails & beaches. There is adventure waiting to be experienced at every turn!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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