[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bright & Cheerful Northtown Arcata Guest Cottage Cottage in Arcata ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74140000/74136700/74136657/bdf4daad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74140000/74136700/74136657/e4e43198.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74140000/74136700/74136657/9637dc83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74140000/74136700/74136657/47c80e80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74140000/74136700/74136657/b54ba2a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Hidden down a private driveway, Bright and Cheerful Northtown Arcata Guest Cottage offers a peaceful retreat. With its sunny south-facing yard and private entrance, this guest house provides the perfect setting to unwind. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bright & Cheerful Northtown Arcata Guest Cottage Bright and Cheerful Northtown Arcata Guest Cottage Come stay with us in our bright and cheerful guest house. Hidden down the private driveway with a private entrance and sunny south facing yard. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107730000/107728900/107728844/b13a4c77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Arcata Forest Retreat: Peaceful Redwood Suite 5 min to Downtown Arcata w Firepit Jacoby Creek - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 17 reviews CA $128 CA $249 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=107728844&PinnedHotelID=107728844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78490000/78480900/78480816/aafb1739.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Trillium Bungalow in Arcata Arcata - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace 10 Exceptional 30 reviews CA $143 CA $294 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - Oct 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=78480816&PinnedHotelID=78480816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76580000/76578400/76578315/d994be61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 11th Street Studio~Stylish & 3 blocks Plaza! 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Quiet Neighborhood. ### 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ## About the area Arcata is home to this cottage. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Theatre Lounge are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Arcata Playhouse and McKinleyville Totem Pole. Los Bagels and Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Arcata travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Arcata.dx6005) [View more Cottages in Arcata](https://www.expedia.ca/Arcata-Cottages.d6005-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.875122,-124.081116&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:shoxF%7EqitV%3FU%3FS%40U%3FS%40S%40S%40U%40S%40U%40Q%40UBSBSBUBSBSBQBSDSDSBQDSDQDSDQFSDSFQFQDQHOFSFOFQHQFOHOFQHMHQJMHOHOHMJOHMJMJMJMJMJMJKJKJKLKJKLKLKJILILKLGLILILGLILGNELGLGLGNENELELENCNELCNCNCNCLANANCNAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40N%40NBNBLBNBNDLBNDLDNDLDNFLFLFLDNFLHLFLHLHLHLHJHLHLJJJLJJJJJLJJJJLJLJLJLHLJLHNJLHNHNHLHPHLHPFNHNHPFPFNFRFNFPFPDPFRDRFPDRDPBRDRDPBRDRBPBRBTBRBR%40R%40TBP%40T%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40R%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTAR%3FRARATARATCRARARCRCRCTCRCPERCREPERCREPERGREPGREPGPGPGNGRGNGPIPINGNIPILIPILININKLINKLILKLKLKLKLKJMJKJKJMJKJMJMHKJMFMHMHMHMFMHOFMDMFMFOFMDODMDODMBODOBMBOBOBOBM%3FOBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOCOCOCMCOEOCMEMEOEOEMGMGMGOEMGMIMGMIMIMGMIMKKIMKMKKKMKKKKKKKKMKMKMKMKKIOKOIMIOIOKMIQIMGQIOGOIQGQGOGSIOEQGQGQESGQESESEQESCQESESCSCQCSCSCUCSCSASASAUASAUASAS%3FSAU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=guEb8mrvixgWa-K-VyAH1ewkTN8=) Arcata, CA ### What's nearby - Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Arcata Theatre Lounge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Arcata Plaza - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Arcata Community Forest - 3 min drive - 2.5 km ### Getting around - Eureka Station - 13 min drive - Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 9 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Patricks House - ‬12 min walk - ‪Susukino Ramen Bar - ‬4 min walk - ‪Arcata Pizza & Deli - ‬8 min walk - ‪Renata's Creperie - ‬9 min walk - ‪Pho Hoang - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bright & Cheerful Northtown Arcata Guest Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bright & Cheerful Northtown Arcata Guest Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bright & Cheerful Northtown Arcata Guest Cottage? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Bright & Cheerful Northtown Arcata Guest Cottage located? > Situated in Arcata, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, Los Bagels, and Arcata Theatre Lounge. Arcata Plaza and Cal Poly Humboldt State University are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bright & Cheerful Northtown Arcata Guest Cottage Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tarina T. May 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Arcata visit This little house was the perfect place to stay for our visit to our son in Arcata. Easy to walk from the house to lots of little restaurants and close to HSU. It was cozy and cute! ##### Tarina T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan N., Seattle Oct 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable, cozy, quiet and excellent location Great little private cottage in great location walkable to town, restaurants and shops ##### Susan N. 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