Family-friendly holiday rentals in McKinleyville

Surf Sanctuary Retreat and Sauna: Beach & Redwoods

The Surf Sanctuary retreat is minutes away from remote beaches and redwoods. Please note: Redwood Park is 30 minutes away. The sanctuary is a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom guest house with a full kitchen and bathroom. We are located within a 5 minute drive to the beach, and 30 minutes away from Redwood State and National Parks. Perfect launch location for hiking, surfing, cycling and enjoying this amazing place. Enjoy our beautiful quiet space for relaxation and renewal. The space is shoe and scent free.

Tiny Launch Pad

This tiny house awaits you at the end of a gravel road, on a half acre of open yard and sky. Watch birds fly over and listen to the ocean. You are 1.8 mi. by bike to the beach, 2 blocks to the banks of the Mad River, and Hammond Trail. Access your cozy sleeping loft up the ladder, cook in your well equipt kitchen, enjoy an on-demand shower inside, and a charming privy with a flush toilet outside. Perfect launchpad for any adventure! Halfway between Arcata and Trinidad, 3 miles from ACV Airport.

Teal Gem - Country Coastal Vibe

Enjoy a rural taste of the Redwood Coast. Our family lives on the property where we garden, keep bees & chickens. You may be greeted by our super friendly yellow lab (Huck), kitty (Zoey), or kids playing. Features: 2BD, 1 BA, Upstairs unit 2 Queens, & chair that converts to single bed Full kitchen, dining, living room You’ll be near: - Clam Beach: 5 min - Moonstone Beach: 9 min - Trinidad: eat+shop+hike: 11 min - Prairie Creek State Park - ACV airport: 3 min Retreat, reset, & rejuvenate!

Coastal Trail HideAway: Eco-Friendly & Peaceful

On the Hammond Coastal Trail, cozy eco-friendly bedroom suite with expanded kitchenette, full bath, private entry, deck, yard, off-street parking. Set back hidden from the road in a bamboo oasis, it’s private and peaceful. Walk or bike to nearby river, beaches, forest. Or hop on the Highway 1/3 mile away. 3.5 miles to Airport, 30 to Redwood National & State Parks. We’ll share walls so you’ll sometimes hear me, though I try to be a considerate neighbor. Your comfort is very important to me!

Cozy & Private in the Country-Chic "Blue Room"

NEWLY REMODELED! The Country-Chic Blue Room is your totally private, quiet, cozy country guest suite with a spa-like luxury bathroom, located just 2 miles from town, across the street from the Mad River and 5 miles from the beach. Cruising up the long drive-way, you'll be welcomed by our mustang, and adorable donkeys . We welcome guests of all backgrounds and love making new friends. Having lived on the North Coast for over 40 years we're a great resource to make your stay memorable.

Amazing Stump House with Private Outdoor Living.

ADULTS ONLY IF YOUR DESIRED DATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE, PLEASE CONSIDER STAYING AT THE OTHER AMAZING EXPERIENCE ON OUR PROPERTY. "An Architects Studio" This cozy Treehouse is idyllic. Cocooned by Redwoods, Sitka Spruce and Huckleberries. A ladder leads you to the cozy sleeping loft, where you can gaze at the stars through the two huge skylights. Just down the steps across the OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM, step into the "Shower Grotto", inside an Old Growth Redwood Stump with a Rain Shower.

Paradise Falls Guest Suite

Relax and rejuvenate in our cozy guest suite. The room boasts a large living area, comfortable furnishings and a calming atmosphere. With all the luxuries and privacy of a hotel suite, we also boast beautiful gardens and a waterfall cascading down into a koi pond to enjoy. The suite has a private entrance and is situated at the end of the a quiet street in a upscale, safe neighborhood. We are 5 minutes to shopping and dinning and another five to the fabulous Moonstone Beach.

One bedroom guesthouse with patio/wi-fi & parking

Located in one of the earliest developments of McKinleyville. Our 710 sq. ft. attached guest house has a small fenced in yard and sits close enough to stroll down to view the ocean or take a 5 min. drive to enjoy the local Hammond hiking/bike trails, and nearby shops and restaurants. An easy trip from Arcata airport (ACV) or Hwy 101 and close access to the areas known beaches, redwood forests, lagoons and marshes to explore. Humboldt Cal Poly is located just 6 miles South.

Eco Conscious Mini Apartment

Petite Suite,3 blocks from town, in a circle of Redwoods overlooking orchard,forest. Double bed dressed organic sheets, comforter,and cotton and wool blankets. Clawfoot bathtub/shower with organic towels,Dr. Bronners' soap. Shares porch with hosts,their two sweet dogs,1 super friendly kitty. See property description for abbreviated cooking area description. There are four walls with soundproofing between the two units. Shares property with three other dwellings.

The Big Blue Barn

Lofted barn apartment in beautiful Fieldbrook, California, situated among a 15-acre redwood forest. Only an 8 minute drive to McKinleyville and the Pacific Ocean, and 15 minutes to Arcata Plaza and Cal Poly Humboldt University. Peaceful and quiet, with hiking trails, deer, and wind whispering in the trees. Humboldt County is one of the West Coast's most magical, majestic landscapes – and Fieldbrook is one of the area's loveliest hidden gems.

Cozy Redwood Coast Dome

Experience nature in comfort in a glamping dome with an outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen and outdoor dining. Please read all of the property description before booking. The property is in a redwood forest with a good size meadow for sunshine and flowers. It's a great base camp for exploring the beautiful beaches, Redwood forest and local cities of Trinidad and Arcata. Maximum 3 guests, or 4 guests if one or more guests are under 12.

Beautiful House with Hot Tub in Sunny Blue Lake

This private two-bedroom one bath home located in sunny Blue Lake is a great base for day trips to the Redwood National Parks, ocean, and beautiful hiking trails. The bedrooms have comfortable queen-size beds, and the spacious bathroom features double sinks. The house also boasts a hot tub on the back patio and the large front porch is perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening.