Title: 🍩Downtown Drift -Historic Arcata Home on the first floor - Hot Tub, Sauna & Bikes🐶 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # 🍩Downtown Drift -Historic Arcata Home on the first floor - Hot Tub, Sauna & Bikes🐶 ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76540000/76533000/76532955/be31aae7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76540000/76533000/76532955/10f667b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76540000/76533000/76532955/w1617h1078x0y0-0eddb38c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76540000/76533000/76532955/2c09d9d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76540000/76533000/76532955/4ecd0273.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4705 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 ## 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 ### 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 area Located in Arcata, this apartment is in the city center and near the beach. Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Baywood Golf And Country Club 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 Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Los Bagels and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Arcata travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Arcata.dx6005) [View more Apartments in Arcata](https://www.expedia.ca/Arcata-Apartments.d6005-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.87022%2C-124.08900&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-kwUfHzl2QdWNy5qdSswILtAK4E=) Arcata, CA ### What's nearby - Arcata Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Arcata Theatre Lounge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Arcata Community Forest - 2 min drive - 2.1 km ### Getting around - Eureka Station - 13 min drive - Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 10 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Arcata Pizza & Deli - ‬3 min walk - ‪Renata's Creperie - ‬4 min walk - ‪Pho Hoang - ‬8 min walk - ‪Sushi Spot - ‬5 min walk - ‪Salt Fish House - ‬5 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. ### 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 the heart of Arcata, 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 🍩Downtown Drift -Historic Arcata Home on the first floor - Hot Tub, Sauna & Bikes🐶 Reviews 9.8 ### 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 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason K. May 22, 2025 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 ##### Jason K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerryann Aug 31, 2025 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. ##### Kerryann Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roberta C. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family friendly It was nice. ##### Roberta C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alma W. Apr 26, 2024 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! ##### Alma W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah R. May 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Great! ##### Deborah R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica L. Jun 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very convenient location! The property manager was great and the location was wonderful. ##### Jessica L. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura T. Mar 23, 2025 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! ##### Laura T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Cassie R. May 1, 2025 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! ##### Cassie R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn C. Jun 19, 2023 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 ##### Lynn C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maarten V. Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful space! We really loved our stay in this historic home. ##### Maarten V. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter F. Dec 19, 2023 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!! ##### Peter F. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### robert c. Apr 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good spot great location! ##### robert c. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline M. Jul 8, 2022 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. ##### Caroline M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas A. Nov 30, 2022 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. ##### Thomas A. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer R. Aug 2, 2024 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. ##### Jennifer R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph M. May 28, 2024 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! ##### Joseph M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trece C. Mar 5, 2024 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. ##### Trece C. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rowland W. Jan 24, 2025 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. ##### Rowland W. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sergio A. Oct 27, 2024 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. ##### Sergio A. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shena K. Jan 20, 2025 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. ##### Shena K. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra O. Nov 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Cute place, cozy, comfy. The floor slants a little, and we couldn't figure out how to get anything except netflix and youtube on the tv, but otherwise it was a nice place. ##### Sandra O. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad B. May 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Arcata by foot This property is located within easy walking distance of the plaza. The Saturday farmer's market was an added bonus. Delicious dinners, yummy breakfasts and local pubs are within blocks of the property. The grounds are nicely landscaped and the yard was great, allowing us to play with the dog. ##### Brad B. Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly B. Apr 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet downtown cottage Beautiful property with a cozy feel. Great space in the rooms and comfortable beds. Edge of downtown where you can walk to anywhere. We loved the outside seating, hot tub, and sauna. We only wished there were throw blankets to cozy up to. Can’t wait to stay again. ##### Kelly B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandy S. Feb 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Couldn't have asked for a better Location My daughter and I came to stay while she checked out CalPoly for her college choice. This location was perfect. Easy access to everything. Never used the bikes but it was nice to have them as an option. We did take advantage of the hot tub and laundry. The house was very clean and had enough bedding and towels. Easy check in we will be coming back several times a year to visit her throughout college and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again ##### Brandy S. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam S. Jun 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint and Perfect House was very clean. Plenty of light. Price was affordable. Location was IDEAL...so close to restaurants and shopping. We were able to walk everywhere! Overall, this place was perfect for us. Highly recommended! ##### Adam S. 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