10/10 Excellent
Laura H.
5 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Butterfly cove
Laura H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6124 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
McKinleyville, CA
- McKinleyville Totem Pole8 min walk
- Cal Poly Humboldt State University8 min drive
- Clam Beach County Park10 min drive
- Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)5 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods
Welcome to Butterfly Cove! Our family loves living in one of the most amazing stretches of the beautiful North Coast. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be able to share our space and our private large backyard with visitors. You will love exploring the areas beautiful beaches ,redwood trails, fishing, and shopping throughout the year. Our home is 1,300 sf and is centrally located in McKinleyville. We are located on a quite cut-de-sac. We offer a large well stocked kitchen and a 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All bedrooms have queen size beds. Washer and drying is available for your convenience.
After all, our home is your home tonight! So let us be the first to say, welcome home!
Dogs are welcome with extra fee of $125 (per dog) and prior approval. Please email before booking our home if you are traveling with pets. LIMIT is 2 dogs.
Warm Regards, Simon & Chanel
After all, our home is your home tonight! So let us be the first to say, welcome home!
Dogs are welcome with extra fee of $125 (per dog) and prior approval. Please email before booking our home if you are traveling with pets. LIMIT is 2 dogs.
Warm Regards, Simon & Chanel
Property manager
Shanell
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Extra pet fee $125.00
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
McKinleyville
McKinleyville is home to this holiday home. Beau Pre Golf Club and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Azalea State Natural Reserve and Clam Beach County Park. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels are also worth visiting.
McKinleyville, CA
What's nearby
- McKinleyville Totem Pole - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Azalea State Natural Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
- Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
- Arcata Plaza - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
- Clam Beach County Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min walk
- Toni's #1 - 6 min drive
- Starbucks - 6 min walk
- Six Rivers Brewery - 3 min drive
- Smug's Pizza-McKinleyville - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
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
Lexi C.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Place
Lexi C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin B.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat place with a nice yard
Benjamin B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Jenny B.
1 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Jenny B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patti G.
16 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Patti G.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara H.
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As wonderful place to stay
Barbara H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tamme M.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
Tamme M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christina
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Christina
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark A.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Mark A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
claudia c.
20 May 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was not completely cleaned upon arrival
claudia c.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Misti W.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Misti W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teresa G.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing home away from home
Teresa G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Randy O.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Redwoods
Randy O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary G.
16 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our “Go to” place to stay
Mary G.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chloe R.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
Chloe R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catherine O.
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and clean
Catherine O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary G.
29 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mckinleyville Weekend
Mary G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
brian p.
4 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place for a gathering
brian p.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathan T.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work week
Nathan T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teddy P.
22 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Teddy P.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shanna H.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean, and comfy
Shanna H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alanna W.
28 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Alanna W.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tony A.
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Tony A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff H.
11 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family had a delightful time!
Jeff H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary G.
27 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Butterfly Cove
Mary G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Shanell
Why they chose this property
Looking to experience the heart of the North Coast? Come stay with us in this cozy and private hide away located near the heart of beautiful McKinleyville, CA. Our nestled home sits on a half acer, backed and surrounded with a private view of old historic Redwoods. If that’s not enough enjoy being centrally located! Our homes just 5 minute from Downtown Arcata and 10 minutes from the coastal scene in Trinidad. We are also near hiking trails from the Hammond Trail to a short drive down to Azalea Reserve and much more. Upon arrival their is also guidebook full of attractions and local restaurants we highly recommend, we cannot wait for you to visit our home!
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