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Charming riverside retreat

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A view from our cabin patio! River is high.....
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 441.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gasquet, CA
  • Smith River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Redwood Heritage State Wilderness
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming riverside retreat

Historic cabin built in the 1920's. Dr. Fine, the county's only doctor, used the cabin as his fishing getaway. The fishing hole is located at the big bend, just below the fork of the North and Middle Forks of the Smith River.

Nestled among the old growth Douglas Firs, and a quiet beach with private access, this cozy cabin has it all!

In all directions, are views of the pristine Smith River and National Forest. Birds are abundant! We are visited by Osprey, Kingfishers and a resident Bald Eagle. The yard brings songbirds and various bird species that provide hours of fun for birders.

Property manager

Caitlin Holmquist
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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Children are welcome, but because we do have river access, younger children must be under adult supervision at all times.
1 dog under 50 lbs ($20) or 2 small dogs ($40) pet fee Pick up after your dog on property. Owners have free ranging chickens. Dogs must be leashed.
No fireworks on property or beach. fire pits are not allowed due to extreme fire danger during summer/fall.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gasquet

Located in Gasquet, this cabin is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Redwood National and State Parks and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park.
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Gasquet, CA

What's nearby

  • Smith River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Hiouchi Visitor Center - 13 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Redwood Heritage State Wilderness - 13 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Beachfront Park - 24 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Up River Espresso - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming riverside retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming riverside retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming riverside retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming riverside retreat located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Smith River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Redwood National and State Parks and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Hiouchi Visitor Center and Redwood Heritage State Wilderness are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 217 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

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

Excellent Stay

Wonderful property. Beautiful & secluded. Ease of direction and clear instructions from the property owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla P.

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

Awesome!

Perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Smith River

Very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

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

Wonderful property

Our stay at this cabin in Gasquet was amazing. It was even better than the pictures show. The owners are great and stopped by, even leaving fresh eggs! The four of us, including our teenage son and younger daughter, loved walking down to the river. What an amazing place being shared with so many others. We visited the Simpson-Reed Grove, Fern Canyon and Big Tree Wayside while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian H.

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

cozy getaway

a very cozy cabin, the river is close and beautiful. many great hikes walking and driving distance. excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

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

River Escape

Hideaway in the redwood forest with a riverview. Relax and unwind with the sounds of the Smith River in the background. It was a beautiful, serene location. The cabin was comfortable and cozy with everything we needed for our stay. We loved it, and hope to return. great vacation.vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

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

Smith River Charm

Cozy cabin with absolutely everything you need. Just bring your food and wonderful assortment of pans and spices to cook with. Close to mountains, redwoods, hiking trails, the Smith River, and at the right time of year - waterfalls! Not as secluded as we thought it might be, but still wonderful. We felt like we had complete privacy and we also felt safe. Thank you for sharing your cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

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

Beautiful setting/Comfortable cabin

The cabin had every convenience and proximity to the redwood forest as well as being beside the Smith River. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle D.

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

Perfect, Every Time

Always so grateful to return here year after year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

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

Perfect Riverside Retreat!

All positive comments in all the reviews are true! This little cozy cabin is even better in person. 3 days was not enough to visit all the nearby parks and trails and the rugged Oregon coast. The cabin was so homey to return to each evening.The beauty of the river is awesome! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caylie T.

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

Perfect Getaway

We had a long weekend and had been throwing the idea of doing the redwood national and state parks for a while. We split our trip up, one night in eureka and two nights here, and this was absolutely the highlight of the trip! We even cut some of our hiking time down to come back to the cabin and hang out by the river. The cabin was peaceful and quiet, and overall is was such a dream. We can’t wait to come back! Ps. My husband set off the fire alarm accidentally the first night and property owner was so very nice even though we were thoroughly embarrassed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

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

Spring Road Trip 2025

I have stayed here before and loved every minute I was there. I decided to stay a week and enjoy days hiking and exploring the Redwoods, Crescent City and a visit with my sister In Grants Pass. Having this lovely cabin as my home base was perfect. It has all the things you need to have a great trip. The owners are kind and helpful. It made a great base to have while I hiked, walked, drove through beautiful Redwoods, spent time at Crescent Beach, and ventured up to Oregon to Grants Pass and Medford. I enjoyed the stunning Smith River and waved at friendly rafters and kayakers. I could not have asked for a better time. Weather was outstanding. The cabin was warm and inviting after a day of exploring. Overall a grand time. I look forward to returning to this fantastic place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pearl T.

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

Incredible

Incredible stay; traveling with an infant and a toddler and a husky, and we were so impressed with how kid friendly, cosy and clean the property was. We came during a winter storm, and while we had issues with flooding and landslides in route, the property itself was everything we were hoping for. We will certainly be returning again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob J.

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

Perfect Getaway

If you want a beautiful quiet place to rest and relax, this is it. Thank you Patti and Bob!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

r g.

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

Excellent stay, nice and quiet

This is a fantastic place to be, secluded and quiet, yet the river is right there to soothe you. Thank you for the opportunity to visit your excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

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

Beautiful getaway

Very lovely stay at this beautiful little cabin!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Peaceful and Quiet

We really ejoyed our stay in the cabin. The beautiful Smith River was just a shert trail walk away. The grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norm R.

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

Secluded Beach on Emerald Waters

It's a beautiful section of the Smith River. The owners are friendly and work hard to ensure their guests have a wonderful stat.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

darren m.

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

What a fantastic 4 days!

We had an amazing time. Definitely something to come back to. Great location, 25 mins to the coast, lots of incredible trails and beautiful scenery throughout the area. The property was immaculate, cozy and better then expected.expected
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari P.

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

Smith river gem !

Magical cabin getaway right on the river !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Visiting Redwood NP

Clean,cozy cabin. Beautiful river view. Great outdoor space. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Cali Tour ‘24

One of the nicest VRBO’s we’ve ever stayed in! Extremely well stocked with many extra added touches! The outside space was absolutely lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Great cabin

Wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ra P.

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

Nice relaxing spot by the river

This was a perfect place to spend a couple days on our road trip down the coast. Close to some amazing hikes and trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie R.

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

Everything was perfect

We could not have asked for a more perfect or relaxing time in this quaint cabin and majestical river. We loved the privacy and tranquility and feel blessed this special property is shared.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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Hosted by Caitlin Holmquist

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