Family-friendly holiday rentals in McKinleyville

Whispering Trees Cozy Country Cottage

The "Whispering Trees Luxury Cottage" is your quiet, cozy country getaway just 2 miles from town, across the street from the Mad River and 5 miles from the beach. Cruising up the long driveway, 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. We have another popular suite on the property: Airbnb.com/h/countryblueroom

Blue Lake Sanctuary

Surrounded by pastures, it's a short walk to the Mad River for swims and walks. The Mad River Brewery is less than a mile up the road. Excellent mountain biking is 1 mile away. In a 15 minute drive you can find the hip town of Arcata, surrounded by redwoods and hiking as well as a majestic coastline. Sundays 10 am to noon we host a family friendly ecstatic dance in the studio adjacent to the apartment. Expect music at that time. Come join us! Public Yoga classes are Tuesday & Saturday am.

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!

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, not 1 hour. 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.

Meadows and Woods.

Brand new studio cottage, quiet, sunny, private, surrounded by gardens and orchards. End of the road, walk out the door to nearby woods, hiking trails, ocean views. Wake to the song of birds, and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. Located on 2 acres, sharing the property with the owner but both places separate and private. Very short distance up the road to many unique Humboldt beaches, Trinidad, Redwood National park. Arcata and Eureka just south 7 and 15 min.

The Stargazer beautiful tiny home with soaking tub

Enjoy the tiny house experience! The Star Gazer is a fun and fabulous stay here on the North Coast. This is your coastal getaway complete with soaking tub and private deck, huge skylights, cottage style garden, pond and firepit. King size loft bed is the ideal space to stargaze through the 4-foot skylights. Only 5 minute's drive from the beaches, breweries, cafes, restaurants, and the local airport!

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.

Moonstone Manor

Charming 2 bedroom house nestled in the majestic beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Moonstone Manor welcomes you with modern amenities, soothing, clean, uncluttered decor and a private fenced yard with a patio where you can relax and unwind after a long day exploring nearby Redwood National Park or one of the many picturesque beaches located within a 10 minute drive.

Tidy Tiny Home in Peaceful Place

You’ll love your escape to our tiny house! (387 square feet of main floor space plus loft). It is a modern, clean, secluded retreat located in a forested area of a quiet neighborhood between Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata and scenic coastlines and majestic redwoods. 2025 update: all new staircase for easier access to the loft.