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Redwood Retreat in Rio Dell

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Magestic Redwoods sure to delight!
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining area, 2 chairs, artwork by local Master Silk Painter, Tina Gleave
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rio Dell, CA
  • Eel River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Humboldt Redwoods State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • River Lodge Conference Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Eureka, CA (EKA-Murray Field)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

One

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Redwood Retreat in Rio Dell

Clean and neat, this sweet spot features REAL bed (queen foam mattress) and all the comforts of home! 1 blk off Hwy 101, you'll enjoy quiet relaxation. Minutes from magestic redwood forest, and infamous Ave of the Giants. 18mi to College of the Redwoods, 35mi to Humboldt State University newly renamed to Cal Poly Humboldt. Rich in flora and fauna, a short walk to Eel River, or 15min drive to Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge, or the heart of the Redwood National Park. Beach is a 15min drive. Sorry, NO pets at this time. NOTE: this is a NON-SMOKING property. Thank you for respecting this.
Features delightfully comfortable queen bed. TV in living room. Bathroom has SMALL shower. Just added hand-held shower head for easier "usability". Full kitchen, stocked with utensils, pots & pans for use. Refrigerator is apartment-size, larger than "dorm size".
Lovely deck in rear of unit, with propane fire pit.
This property has 2 living spaces, separated by a walkway. This guest studio is built into the back of the large metal building ... and is very quiet and private. The other unit is a small house inhabited by our tenants. Please do not disturb.
NOTE: For stays longer than 7 days, washer/dryer can be made available. Additional fee may apply.

Property manager

Jim and Randi Savage
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Never leave small children alone inside or outside
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No cigarettes, e-cigarettes, marijuana
NO cooking over the fire table
NO smoking of any kind on the premises
NO parties

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rio Dell

Located in Rio Dell, this apartment is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Humboldt Redwoods State Park and Carl A Anderson Redwoods Nature Preserve, while Fortuna Depot Museum and Ferndale Museum are cultural highlights. Loleta Cheese Factory and Humboldt County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rio Dell, CA

What's nearby

  • Eel River - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Humboldt Redwoods State Park - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • River Lodge Conference Center - 9 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Bear River Casino - 14 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Humboldt County Fairgrounds - 20 min drive - 25.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Campton Heights Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wildwood Waffles - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Patron Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shotz Coffee - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Redwood Retreat in Rio Dell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Redwood Retreat in Rio Dell?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Redwood Retreat in Rio Dell?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Redwood Retreat in Rio Dell located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Eel River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Avenue of the Giants and Humboldt Redwoods State Park. River Lodge Conference Center and Redwood Memorial Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janyce S.

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

Perfect spot for visiting the Redwoods!

Your place was perfect for us. We enjoyed our brief stay. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Perfect for our needs

The place itself was so clean and well cared for. The hosts thought of everything. The only negative that we had was the size of the shower and that is a small negative that we knew about as we signed up for this. The Rio Dell town is really small without many options but Fortuna is 7-8 minutes away with more options. We found the location to be an ideal spot to visit the Redwoods South (Avenue of Giants) and the Redwoods North (Orick). Overall, we were really happy with the place and the seamless nature of the whole experience!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Fun Fun!!!

We had a wonderful time visiting Humboldt Redwoods State Park and the Lost Coast! Hiked many many miles daily, and had a nice cozy place to come back too ; to relax and dry off after long days! It was a perfect location and great for the two of us to retreat back to for some comfort and lodging!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient location.

This was a perfect utilitarian place for 1 or 2 people. Close to the highway, the forest and rivers, not far from Fortuna.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy M.

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

Redwood. Retreat was refreshing!

I enjoyed my stay. The rental was cute and provided everything I needed and had a cute outdoor sitting area. The hot water was a little tricky, but was fine after I figured it out. I plan on staying here in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

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

Quiet weekend

Looks just as cute as the photos. Great home base for exploring the forest and cute little areas all around
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

R&R Time!

Property was clean, comfortable, and had easy access to the freeway. Great for traveling solo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Comfy space near big trees

Very well set-up for a short stay. Bed was comfy and coffee selection was varied. Bonus water bottles in the fridge. Roses on the windowsill. All was appreciated. Much thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

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

Redwood Experience

Very clean and good location for the Avenue of the Giants
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Young-Eun P.

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

What a cute and lovely stay

We stayed at this property for a long weekend getaway to explore the Redwoods and surrounding towns. The house is so cute and has everything that you need for a relaxing stay, including a full kitchen and tv. The bed was very comfortable and there was a kitchen table area where I could get some work done if needed. The backyard was such a lovely place to sit and drink coffee in the mornings or eat dinner. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia U.

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

Perfect

Great place. Great host. I would give more stars if i could. The place was very well stocked. It had everything. Even some personal items if there was a need for them. A perfect home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn A.

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

Cozy spot

My husband and I had a lovely stay. The owners made sure that everything a guest would need was available. The outdoor sitting area was nice, a cozy kitchen and sitting area for 2, and the neighborhood was quiet. The location was convenient in that it was right off the highway so we couldn't get lost and it's right in between Eureka and the Redwoods (about 30-40 minutes away) so it was no issue accessing either location for whatever we felt like doing. My only minor complaint is that the shower is a bit too small, but we made it work. If we're ever in the area again I would definitely go back. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Lovely property

This property was perfect for our weekend stay. Close to everything we needed and such a cozy space. The property owners left little touches to make the space welcoming. My favorite were the roses in the vase in the kitchen window. If we are ever in the area again, we will for sure be staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

D S.

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

Redwood Heaven

Rental was clean quiet easy access to Express way , Great location to beaches and redwoods Messaged owner and quick response back Had everything you could want Had homemade meals and coffee in morning took off for the day to visit nearby towns: Ferndale Eureka Both a must see Then Redwoods we headed north from San Diego so much to see on the way Muir Woods , Redwood Highway and Avenue of the Giants amazing trip !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MJ S.

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

Little piece of paradise

Randi and Jim were absolutely amazing at communicating, the place was wonderful & clean, the bed was a little stiff for me but realize we all have difference preferences. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could need, lots of nice touches including coffee, granola bars, masks, hand sanitizer, shampoo/conditioner, fresh unopened sponge! The back patio is private and loved using the fire rocks gas fire pit!! Great stay, amazingly close to the Redwoods. I had a wonderful stay!! Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Great place!

Very clean and quiet! Really felt comfortable and able to relax! Maybe a little farther to the state parks than I thought but not bad once you get used to the mountain roads. Close to the Avenue of the Giants though! Would definitely recommend this place 100%.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

valerie h.

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

Cute little home base for exploring

This tidy, quiet little studio was nicely appointed and quiet for our getaway to the redwoods. The owners were incredibly responsive and helpful with every aspect of booking, and with sending out someone to replace the gas cylinder on the firepit. A very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Very clean place

We enjoyed the stay and found it comfortable and well suited for me and my wife. We were a bit surprised to find out it is built in the back half of a large metal garage. But I must say this little apartment is well designed and has everything you need. The hosts have thought of many details that make staying there very nice. They have a charging station for any kind of electronic device you have. There’s a Bluetooth speaker. Flashlights, Keurig coffee maker and several pods. The tv has Amazon prime, Netflix accounts logged in for using.. there are USB ports on the headboard of the bed. We didn’t do any cooking but the kitchen has everything you would need. There are 2 things that impressed me the most. One is how clean it is, very clean. The other is how quite it was at night. Probably quite during the day also but we weren’t there during the day. There are only 2 minor issues I can think of while staying here and they have already been mentioned in other reviews. The first issue is the size of the shower. It is very small and could be a problem for a larger person. Also, if they had a detachable shower head like motorhome have it would make it easier to shower. The second thing is the bed being against the wall on one side. The person laying on that side needs to crawl in and out of the end of the bed. Again, these issues are minor and would not stop us from staying here again if it’s available. We travel up to this area a lot and will definitely be staying here when we can.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborahmilk V.

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

It was easy access off the 101. Quiet neighborhood. Cozy clean well appointed. We enjoyed the deck.

It was pleasant. Very comfortable bed. Well stocked kitchen. Pleasant sofa to relax on. Safe surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

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

Attention to Details

Owners have created a welcoming space with games, regional history books, and thoughtful conveniences.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Absolutely a Redwood Retreat

The property was easily located and absolutely adorable inside. The location is convenient with close access to the freeway. One of the most relaxing and impactful recharging vacations I’ve ever had. Jim & Randi were very easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend staying here and will likely do so again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Davey and Brenda S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice decor

Decor was nice and lots of extras. Love the Keruig coffee. Bed comfortable but beware of its corner. In a tight spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Barb P.

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

Good location

We liked the property , it was in a good location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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

Quiet and comfortable

Nice little place to stay while exploring the Redwoods and the Humboldt Bay area. The house is well supplied and comfortable. There is an interesting collection of books and some lovely art.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Great for a weekend getaway

We had a great time at this property. Perfect for 2. Everything was clean and exactly as described. Thanks so much and we'll definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Randi Savage

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Why they chose this property

SO SO close to the majestic redwoods...quick and easy access to Hwy 101.
Incredible attention to detail.

What makes this property unique

Moments off Hwy 101, is a great stopping point coming from Redwoods headed to the beach area, or onto Ferndale. Quiet and private space even with 2nd home on property.

Languages:

English

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