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A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River!

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The cabin as you drive up to it.
Cabin is in forest above the beach shown here.
A portion of our deck showing proximity to the river, a "stones throw".
The fully supplied kitchen. A long padded bench at right sleeps 2-3 people.
The bedroom and half bath in upstairs loft.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Crescent City, CA
  • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
  • Beachfront Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Crescent City Harbor
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River!

This is a vacation spot you will want to return to. Our cabin is in a beautiful setting, perched above the wild and scenic South Fork Smith River surrounded by beautiful forest. The peacefulness of this river environment will linger with you for months.

Relax in sun or shade on our large deck complete with nice furniture, or lounge on the edge of the river with an exquisite view of our beautiful swimming hole from the stone patio area. An amazing stone stairway winds down to a magnificent sandy beach, where you can sunbathe, wade or swim in the pristine waters of the Smith. The clear green water of this famous river will soothe your soul.

Enjoy regular sightings of Dippers, Kingfishers, Mergansers, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, an occasional Bald Eagle or River Otter. Mask and snorkel open a world of small salmon and trout fingerlings, large Cutthroat Trout, and an occasional large Spring Chinook Salmon.

Our cabin is a very comfortable A-frame which was completely remodeled in 2004. It features a very nice open kitchen fully supplied with everything you will need to prepare a feast. The floors are wood/laminate, with three large rugs.

A large bathroom has a shower/tub combination and large sink. A nice river rock hearth holds a wood stove to warm you, with firewood provided. A nice carpeted loft upstairs has a comfortable queen size bed and half bath, accessed by a spiral staircase.

Under one angled wall of the main floor is a nice sleeping bunk area with covered foam pads and storage underneath, suitable for sleeping bags for two or three. A set of three pads can be made into a queen sized bed on the floor. During spring and summer some people enjoy sleeping on the deck or pitching a tent outside for larger groups.

The campfire area just off the deck is a wonderful place to enjoy an evening of storytelling. Don't forget the marshmallows!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 3 total)
$10/night fee charged for all pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A $20 fee will be charged to those who do not separate recyclables and compost.
No campfires without permission from owners

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: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Crescent City

Located in Crescent City, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Redwood National and State Parks and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crescent City, CA

What's nearby

  • Hiouchi Visitor Center - 20 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Beachfront Park - 34 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Crescent City Harbor - 36 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Enderts Beach - 56 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Trees of Mystery - 59 min drive - 68.9 km

Getting around

  • Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County) - 34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Beautiful Vacation Awaits You on the Emerald Smith River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Del Norte Coast Redwood State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Redwood National and State Parks and Smith River. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and Redwood Heritage State Wilderness are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 196 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for an off grid get away this is the spot. Don't miss out on the private sandy beach access on the Smith river. This cozy and quiet cabin was the perfect place to recharge after a day of exploring all that the area has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint M.

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

To steal a quote , “ the weaker, the Wi-Fi, the stronger, the connection. SO TRUE

Beautiful stay away from the distractions of busy life
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very cool place to stay! It’s off the grid and right on the beautiful lake smith. I loved having my coffee on deck in the morning. We like to cook when we travel and enjoyed using the grill and listening to river. This spot is very close to great redwood trails and about 30 mins from the coast. The host was kind and helpful and we enjoyed our stay. The only difficulty we had was we weren’t expecting there to be no phone signal or WiFi in the cabin. We told the dog sitter to call us with any questions and had planned to wrap up some work emails and book some activities later in the trip once we arrived. We could get WiFi in driveway so we were able to make it work but we would have planned differently if we knew there wasn’t any in the cabin.Overall a nice stay, just plan to be virtually tech free once you arrive!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent hosts who provided excellent recommendations regarding where to go. The home was very comfortable and had everything we needed to be comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

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

Great Place to Get Away

If you are looking for a place to stay as a jumping off point to all the redwood forests, this cabin is what you want. Wonderful hosts that can point you in the right direction for places to go and a friendly dog to greet you when you return from a day of hiking and sightseeing. Get a taste of off grid living without having to fully commit to moving to the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Great visit.

Nice. Quiet. Lovely stay. Host was extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

gorgeous river setting

This was a great place to get truly off-the-grid! Open floor plan w loft gorgeous swimming hole w paddle board to use and beautiful madrone trees I would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carlton c.

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

Great off-grid getaway

The property is right along the smith river. The location is beautiful with plenty of outdoor activities nearby. If you are looking for a getaway with yons of natural wonders, then this is the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shasta D.

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

Great Off Grid Aframe

We absolutely loved it, we didn't know it was a off grid place, but it was fun to just unplug no phone no TV no nothing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sigrid H.

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

Awesome location overlooking the river

Absolutely loved the location and quietness of the cabin. Cabin is off grid as described and Wifi is spotty, but you might be glad for it, as staying there will make you want to unwind. Bed was comfortable, bathroom dated but clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Jade River is true gem!!!

A truly magical escape! Thank you for the opportunity to stay on the Smith and explore this incredible area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen v.

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

Great little cabin

Beautiful cabin, great location for beautiful redwood drives and hikes on the gorgeous Smith River. Very nice hosts who can offer recommendations on things to see. Stairs to the bed are a little funky and no WiFi in cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhionna W.

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

Friendly and beautiful!

We had a great time exploring the area and enjoying the cabin! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Amazing!!!

We experienced a little slice of paradise in this sweet cabin on the Smith River: Awesome swimming hole, cozy comfortable, and peaceful. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Quaint Getawat

Really cute cabin. Definitely a place to go and unplug from the world for a little bit. Owners were very communocative keeping us up to date on what's happening in the area and offered a lot of suggestions for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

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

Beautiful Stay on the Smith

Cozy house, large deck, Joe and Sally are super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Couples retreat

This trip did not disappoint! The serenity, tranquil nature surrounding this rental was so beautiful. The hikes were majestic and breathtaking. Thank you Sally and Joe for making our stay comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Perfect romantic getaway

This spot is the perfect place to unplug and unwind. We spent the whole week enjoying all the South Fork has to offer. Thank you Joe & Sally. We can’t wait for our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S., Park City, Utah

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

Serene Beauty

Beautiful peaceful stay! This cute cabin was a perfect getaway for quiet solitude. Joe was a perfect host, gave us the best tip to quiet roads to access amazing hikes. Right over the river with beautiful views and peaceful nights:) We brought our dogs who loved the outdoor freedom and Nellie:) Will definitely love to return for longer:)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Wonderful home, wonderful hosts!

Our stay in the A-frame was fantastic. We loved it all... the atmosphere of the landscaping, a house with great vibes, and a ridiculously beautiful river. It was a truly peaceful (and cozy) getaway, one that left us wanting more. And on top of all that, Joe showed us warmth and kindness from the minute we arrived to the moment we left. This is a seriously special place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna C., Portland Oregon

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

Smith River Paradise!

This was our third time here and it was amazing as always. You can't beat the swimming hole and beauty and tranquility of the property. And, of course, Nelly, the sweetest dog!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIKA N.

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

Great time, rain or shine

We loved our stay here—the beautiful river, friendly hosts, and the cabin was just perfect! The sleeping bunks are generously sized and there bed in the loft was super comfortable. We really enjoyed all the area has to offer, wish we had stayed longer. It was also such a relief to be out of cell service for a while. Hope we can return again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Spectacular view

Loved our stay at the cabin! Serene, quiet and comfortable for a few days off the grid. The river view and access were above expectations. Joe & Sally were so hospitable. May come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Amazing place!

This is a great place. It is near the Redwoods State parks and a quick drive to crescent city and Oregon beaches. The cabin is right on the south fork of the smith river. Which is beautiful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Cabin in Paradise

We enjoyed three days at this location while on a western road trip. Joe and Sally were excellent to stay with. They pointed us in the right direction for the best experience. This property is absolutely beautiful. Joe’s stone work is amazing. If we ever make it back to this part of the world, we will stay here again. Thanks for making our stay great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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