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🍩Downtown Drift -Historic Arcata Home on the first floor - Hot Tub, Sauna & Bikes🐶

Apartment in Arcata with kitchen and fireplace

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Bar (on property)
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Nestled in the heart of Arcata, this historic home offers a charming retreat with a shared backyard and ping pong table. Soak up the sun in the sunlit living area warmed by a gas fireplace or unwind in the outdoor hot tub and sauna.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
The current price is ￥22,254
￥57,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

🍩Downtown Drift -Historic Arcata Home on the first floor - Hot Tub, Sauna & Bikes🐶

Historic, eco-friendly/solar-powered home w/ a shared backyard & ping pong table, hot tub & sauna - dog-friendly!

Built in 1860, this historic Arcata home, once home to author Brett Hart, has been newly remodeled and updated. This lovely rental is located on the first floor and features a full kitchen, small dining table, and a comfortable, sunlit living area warmed by a gas fireplace. Outside, enjoy the shared, enclosed, grassy backyard with outdoor seating, a gas BBQ, and even a Ping-Pong table. Guests of this rental will also enjoy access to a shared, on-site sauna & outdoor hot tub.

Things to know:
WiFi (83 mbps download speed, 25 mbps upload speed, 15ms latency)
The family dog is welcome to join you here (1 dog max, $18 pet fee applies)
1 40 AMP quick charge EV charger in driveway (shared with triplex) $1 per 10 miles honor system
Laundry, sauna and hot tub facilities shared with the two other units in triplex
Four beach cruiser bicycles provided for use
1 40 AMP quick charge EV charger in driveway (shared with triplex)
Quiet hours 9pm-7am

You will asked to sign separate rental agreement sent to your email for e signature before receiving your check in info, as we are a small locally owned property management team.

A damage waiver, covering up to $1,000 of accidental damage to the property or its contents, is included in the cost of your reservation.

Parking Notes: We cannot guarantee a spot in the driveway as they are shared between guests of all three units on a first come, first served basis. Ample street parking is available for guest use. On 10th Street, you can park right in front of the home between 4:00pm - 10:00am the following morning. Outside of these hours, there is a two-hour limit for street parking spots. There is no time limit across the street, so guests can park there anytime.

Guest Entry Instructions: This rental utilizes an E-lock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter.

What's nearby:
This location is ideal for walking to local cafes, restaurants, theaters, lounges, parks, and Cal Poly Humboldt. If you want to hit the beach, this rental is just four miles from Ma-le'l Dunes Park and five miles from Humboldt Beach and the Dunes Trail. Only 40 miles north, discover Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail, with over 100 miles of hiking trails.

City/town permit number: 605418

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 705 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

503410

About the neighborhood

Map
CA, Arcata

What's nearby

  • Arcata Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arcata Theatre Lounge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arcata Playhouse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 13 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Renata's Creperie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arcata Pizza & Deli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dead Reckoning - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Spot - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chilango’s - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 🍩Downtown Drift -Historic Arcata Home on the first floor - Hot Tub, Sauna & Bikes🐶 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 🍩Downtown Drift -Historic Arcata Home on the first floor - Hot Tub, Sauna & Bikes🐶?

As of Nov 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🍩Downtown Drift -Historic Arcata Home on the first floor - Hot Tub, Sauna & Bikes🐶 on Dec 29, 2025 start from ￥22,254, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🍩Downtown Drift -Historic Arcata Home on the first floor - Hot Tub, Sauna & Bikes🐶?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🍩Downtown Drift -Historic Arcata Home on the first floor - Hot Tub, Sauna & Bikes🐶?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🍩Downtown Drift -Historic Arcata Home on the first floor - Hot Tub, Sauna & Bikes🐶 located?

Located in Downtown, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Los Bagels, Arcata Playhouse, and Arcata Theatre Lounge. Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are also within 10 minutes.

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🍩Downtown Drift -Historic Arcata Home on the first floor - Hot Tub, Sauna & Bikes🐶 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Perfect location

Great location just a block from the plaza. Well stocked and very clean. The hot tub and sauna were a bonus
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C.

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

Great family friendly

It was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel S.

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

Great stay

Comfortable stay in convenient location to downtown Arcata. Great value and charming accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerryann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is our second time staying at The Drift and we have stayed at The Loft three times. We love this property. It is so clean and beautiful. It has a calming vibe. I love getting up early and having coffee out on the porch. I love how we can just park our car at the residence and just walk into town. Definitely always want to stay here when we visit Arcata.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Analee M.

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

Arcata stay

Great place to stay in Arcata, centrally located, beautiful garden
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Very convenient location!

The property manager was great and the location was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alma W.

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

Such a cool and chill location and property

The location was awesome and the the amenities were clean and convenient 🌞 it was the perfect ending to our road trip. Cannot wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Great place in the center of Arcata

We were so happy with The Loft and loved how quiet it was, but still just steps away from everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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

Delightful Little Place!

Check in was a snap and the house was as cozy as could be
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maarten V.

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

A wonderful space!

We really loved our stay in this historic home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Great!

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Perfect location

We love this rental. It’s in a wonderful location. Walking distance to the square. A safe walkable neighborhood. They allowed our fur baby too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

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

Great, clean, historic apartment walking distance to almost everything

Cute place....will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Cassie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute comfy place

Wasnt aware that it was multiple units but was still a great place! Beautiful yard! Beds comfy, amazing shower pressure, enjoyed the hot tub didn't have time for sauna or bikes. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

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

Great location

Loved the Downtown Drift!! Walking distance to everything downtown and super clean. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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

Great location in Arcata

Great location in downtown Arcata. Nice backyard and side yard for spending time outdoors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert c.

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

Good spot

great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Perfect for us

We’ve stayed here twice for Thanksgiving with family and our dog. Both were excellent stays. We’d stay there again definitely. Great quiet comfortable location within easy walking to the Plaza.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Arcata downtown drift

The location was great and the house was charming. We loved the yard and ping pong. We would definitely stay there again next time we’re visiting Arcata.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Wonderful home in a very nice neighborhood

The "Downtown Drift" is an awesome place to stay! The house was very cozy and clean. Our family appreciated the ping pong table and jacuzzi in the backyard, and the close proximity to Arcata Plaza. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trece C.

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

Great staycation

Really enjoyed the backyard, hot tub. Cute little fireplace/heater. Perfectly located to the plaza. No complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Nice place, good location

We enjoyed staying at this Downtown Drift. There are lots of walkable restaurants and shops. Redwoods and beaches are less than an hour away, most are within 30 minutes. The property was clean, tidy and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio A.

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

Great house in excellent location

Excellent communication with host. Very attentive. House is great for a couple or small families. Conveniently located 2 minutes away from the main Plaza.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rowland W.

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

First VRBO it was a good experience over all.

An old property but everything worked as it should. I found the bed to be OK my wife found it far too hard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shena K.

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

College Visit

We took our two upper classmen boys to Arcata to check out the area. The house was great for the 4 of us. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Short drive to campus, the redwoods, and the beach. We all utilized the hot tubs during our stay. If we’re back up this way, I would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025