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Wild Smith River Front Home

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Redwood Deck Over The Smith River. River Otters frequent this area.
Dining Room
Living Room
Living Room Light
Sitting Area Living Room, lots of light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gasquet, CA
  • Place, Smith River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiouchi Visitor Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wild Smith River Front Home

This private riverfront home offers bohemian luxury and 1960s style with an awesome riverfront location.

The River House was built in 1948 and offers three bedrooms and two newly remodeled baths with all modern amenities. The house has been meticulously maintained. The style of the home Mid-Century meets 1960s chic. The chef's kitchen is newly remodeled and highly functional. This is pristine riverside living at its best.

The sights and sounds of the beautiful Smith River are at your doorstep. There are many hiking trails close by on the middle and north forks of the river as well as the virgin Redwood forests of Jedidiah Smith State Park after whom both the park and river were named.

The River House is a great place to unwind. It is a retreat from the rigors of everyday life and a rare opportunity to take stock of nature’s pristine abundance.

The house is available for your enjoyment year around. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, rafting or simply relaxing to the sound of one of American’s most beautiful rivers. You will find peace here.

Whether you are a nature lover, an artist, or a big city dweller in need of break, you will find inspiration at your River House on the Smith.

By Booking, you accept the guest limitation maximum. (6) The River House is not suitable for events, parties etc. that exceed at anytime the guest limit.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
The River Hillside, dangerous for young children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gasquet

Located in Gasquet, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. 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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Gasquet, CA

What's nearby

  • Smith River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hiouchi Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Beachfront Park - 25 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Crescent City Harbor - 28 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hiouchi Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gasquet Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Club Obi Wan - Gasquet - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bakso boga bogi - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪She Shes cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Wild Smith River Front Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wild Smith River Front Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wild Smith River Front Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wild Smith River Front Home located?

This Gasquet holiday home is on the beach, steps from Smith River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Redwood National and State Parks and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Del Norte Golf Course and Hiouchi Visitor Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 173 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home.The outside grounds are very beautiful.Cozy and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brock p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house and location. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

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

Beautiful Stay

Excellent location. Communication with owner is excellent, friendly, helpful. Beds are a bit uncomfortable, not terrible. Views, fire pit, house layout and kitchen layout are perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cori M.

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

Awesome getaway!

This property was amazing and our family had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed the sound of the river behind the house. The house was fully equipped with everything you could need and the beds were so comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime Molina 7.

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

Great retreat

Awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Lovely

My family and I stayed for a visit to the redwoods. The home is beautiful and comfortable. The kitchen had everything needed for cooking meals. The beds were comfortable. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect place

What a lovely place! The River House was beautifully furnished, with the gorgeous Smith River below the house and always visible. The kitchen was a dream in both layout and equipment. The house is close to all of the redwood parks and the neighbors were very friendly. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

Comfy River House

Great location between river and sea. We live nearby so the location and lifestyle fit like a glove. The house is comfortable, well decorated with cool vintage style furniture, and includes all the modern amenities. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you need to make a tasty meal...then you get to eat it on the back deck while you watch the river flow past toward the setting sun Owner was communicative, friendly and available if you have any questions. Book it, pack the things you need to enjoy time on the river, shed your work skin and Go!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Adorable place we will never forget!

The six of us friends absolutely adored this place. It was so cute, so clean, and had a lovely fireplace where we spent the evenings chatting and listening to the river. Loved it so much! My only note is that I would say this place does not have safe and direct access to the river from the back of the house like I thought it may in the photos. That misunderstanding of mine was a slight hiccup for me when arriving so wanted to call that out in case anyone else may think it’s directly out back too. But there are SO many beautiful river access spots and very close to this house. One we loved was just four minutes away. We absolutely loved staying here and I highly recommend! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The smith river house was perfect. The property manager was easy to get ahold. The ony insignificant issue was the lock on the gate. It wasn't opening after multiple tries. However, after tugging forcefully, it opened. From that point on, it was bliss. We had an amazing time on the river and coming back to the house was relaxing. It's open space with an amazing deck to relax on. We enjoyed our morning coffee outside and watched the deer walk down to the river. We didnt regret one thing about this house, we'd go back in a heartbeat. Thank you to the property manager for being kind and patient with us and our calls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gail P., Sparks

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not what we expected

We arrived early so we drove by the home so we could locate residence. Once we could access the home we were shocked! The fridge was filthy! There was food patricals on several shelf's but the beef blood under the glass and the drawers was shocking. That is the first issue. There was a full trash can under the sink, some kind of debris in the sink, two dark hairs in hall bathroom, one in tub and on back seat of toilet. We also found two used bars of soap on in shower and one at bathroom sink. There was an abundance of flies, small flies and gnats so bad that we had fly swatters on the table so we could attempt to eat without getting a bug in our food. Also there was only one roll of toilet paper for 4 people between 2 bathrooms. Don't get me wrong there was enough toilet paper in each bathroom for use by one person for one time. We booked this house for two nights but chose to leave after first night because of the conditions. I do have pictures I have sent to the J Dean Loving. I would suggest to pass on this home. There where too many unclean areas especially during Covid. If you decide to stay bring Lyson spray and wipes as we did. Also keep in mind you will be paying for a cleaning fee in turn to clean before you settle in. The ask for you to wipe counters and take out all trash. We arrived to neither being done amongst other issues. Last thing I can say is you decide if you want to stay in this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frankie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place with everything you could possibly need. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful, especially the cabinetry. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was well kept, clean, and near the river as advertised. However, just after arrival around dusk, the electricity went out suddenly. Attempts were made to contact the host by phone ( voice mail box was full so we could not leave a message), text message, and email. We did not hear back from the host until a day or more later, and only by email. VRBO customer support made the exact same attempts and got no response. We were unaware that the grid had been shut down in response to a fire. This must happen more often than not, but we were not prepared, nor did we know where flashlights were. Fortunately the grid went back on in a reasonable timeframe. Disappointed about the host not being available to us. Otherwise, the setting was beautiful and enjoyable. (Could have used shampoo in the Queen room as well as hairdryer.)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place and setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home in a convenient location for visiting Jedidiah Smith SP and adjacent areas. Great view, wildlife across the river. Easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in. Beautiful little house on the River. Nice updated interior. Very close to some great redwood hikes. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

F M W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved our stay in this home directly over the Smith River. We used to own the house, so it was a very sentimental visit. You you can hear the water run over the short stretch of rapids below the back patio. A very low key area, so pure relaxation. Not much to do in the area, so you have to be into the river and enjoying friends, as we did. Be sure to do your grocery shopping in Crescent City!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Home by Smith river

It was a very nice home with a wonderful deck overlooking the Smith river. The kitchen was well stocked and very convenient, and the bedrooms were great. Our only complaint was the furniture in the living room. It was too modern and just not very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Visit the Redwoods

Very clean and cozy. Perfect place for the 4 of us old folks to relax after days visiting the area. Close to all the attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Perfect

Three friends came to bask in the beauty of the redwoods and this house felt more like a home. Beautiful quiet location. Private rooms for each of us and a dream kitchen for us to cook in. We were out so much I wished we were home more to enjoy the house and backyard. I would love to stay here again.
Our backyard view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is lovely, the setting is beautiful, and it could not be more peaceful. We had a really nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Excellent

We were a family of 4. All 4 of us loved the cabin. It was beautiful and serene.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

An unforgettable Experience

This home is directly on the river. Amazing in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Exceptional

Book it!! This home and it's surroundings are amazing.. so peaceful,relaxing and beautiful... This home has everything you want.. we spent alot of our time on the deck listening to the sound of the water flowing,the birds singing, and enjoying the beautiful flowers. We enjoyed sitting by a fire in the evenings.. The homeowners answered any questions we had quickly and very helpful.. This home made us feel very comfortable.. we enjoyed taking in the local sites including going to the Redwoods state park and seeing the beautiful huge trees, breathtaking forsure.. we stopped at the local market for ice cream!! We thank you for sharing your home with us..
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gypsy Moon Living

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The Smith River is one of the most pristine and beautiful places anywhere. After visiting over 50 countries I have not seen a place more natural and vibrant.

Why they chose this property

To spend time enjoying the beauty of the Smith River and Six Rivers National Forest. I want to share it with others who appreciate such a peaceful and special place.

What makes this property unique

You can swim and hike is so many beautiful places here and often have them all to yourself. The water in the river is crystal clear and among the cleanest and freshest rivers anywhere. Wild Salmon, Steelhead and Ocean going Cutthroat Trout are plentiful but ellusive.

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