Riverfront Redwood Retreat Nestled in Nature

Property was amazing and it was super smooth communication with Chris. He was super helpful as well. Just few small suggestions when you are with kids in this era, TV should be internet TV and also couple of outlets were not working but with so many of those doesn’t matter.

Host went out of their way to make out stay memorable. We will be reserving this wonderful home again.

Great host and beautiful property.

Host was responsive to our family needs

Family get together of 10 adults, spanning 3 generations (ages 22-87). The house was perfect, with 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, so everyone felt they had their personal space and privacy. At the same time, the kitchen and dining room were enormous with large windows that framed this incredible view (the forest and riversunset stunning!)Note that the outdoor space was lovely too, lots of chairs where you can sit, enjoy your wine/beer/mineral water along with the stunning view. At night, the Big Dipper literally fills the sky. There's also a fire pit for s'mores in the evenings.The location is great as you're very close to many gorgeous hikes and river access for swimming. Note that you do need to drive, but just a mile or two (walking is possible but there are no sidewalks, so would not recommend). Grocery shopping and restaurants are mostly in Crescent City proper, about a 15 minute drive. The first night we used DoorDash, but cooked all other nights. The kitchen is well equipped.Lastly, Chris (the host) was responsive and really nice (e.g., if you text him with questions, he responds promptly. He also came by to say hello and gave us a little history about the house --very cool. Ask him to recommended a salmon captain because we did and caught two huge and tasty king salmon in Oregon that was about an hour coastal-view drive from the house).Overall, an amazing trip. Everyone loved the house and had a great time.

Nostalgically rustic, beautiful, home overlooking the Smith River. For our family reunion group of 18, it was comfortable and spacious. This location is sits at the crossroads between Trees of Mystery and Brookings Or. All our activties took place here. It was perfect and secluded. Thouroughly delightful time

We stayed in the most wonderful home overlooking the River. The home was comfortable clean and exceeded our expectations! The beds were clean comfortable the bathrooms were clean and had great towels! The kitchen was beautiful and spacious well equipped with everything we needed! They had the best puzzles and jenga for our family night! Chris was an amazing host!

Fantastic historic place, original detailing but modernized just right. Plenty of space for our entire family, fantastic kitchen to cook in, outdoor areas and the views! Chris was a great host, meeting us and showing us the house as well as tips for things to do locally. The house had everything you would want and more. Couldn't be happier. Thank you Chris and Lisa for allowing us to visit your home for the week. It was a memory that will not be forgotten and hopefully we will be back.

The home was beautiful and clean. The host was very responsive, helpful, and informative. We especially enjoyed the fruit trees and the fire pit. The kitchen is enormous and well stocked.We were very disappointed there was not river access from the property, although it was just a short drive to public access. I think that should be disclosed in the description.FYI: If you have children you'll need to watch them closely as there are two gaps in the fencing in the back yard where they could literally walk off the cliff.

This is a great home for a large group

The property was very well equipped. There was plenty of seating both inside and out. The location is perfect for hiking, kayaking, etc. It is very quiet at night. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it!

We stayed for 4 days with a family get together. We had about 10 people with us and the house was very spacious. Gorgeous views!!

Exactly as described in the advertisement. We were happy that we chose Chris's house for our vacation. The entire group thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We loved the house and grounds and breathtaking views. There was plenty of room for everyone and lots of windows overlooking the river. Chris was an excellent host and super helpful. We're already planning to come back.10/10

A cool house with lots of character. Ideal location. Would like a few locks on bathroom doors and rooms to prevent accidental walk ins from kids in group. Owner great and prompt in dealing with any problems that arise (it is an older building). Thank you for sharing your home with us.

We came to celebrate my moms life a spend time as a family over Easter. The garden and view were amazing. The house was clean and more then met our expectations. There was 14 of us and we had more then enough space. Absolutely perfect stay

House was beautiful, property manager extremely nice and helpful with any requests that I sent his way. Location of home for a getaway was perfect and well needed. The sound of the river put us all to sleep every night! Would recommend to anyone looking for that escape from every day craziness!

the property was a great place for my family to headquarter at while visiting the Redwood an the coast.

This property was gorgeous and so perfect for our needs. I am so grateful to have found it and for the host’s communication and kindness. 10/10 incredible experience

The Gables Manor hosted by Chris Howard is not only nestled beautifully on the banks overlooking the magnificent Smith River, but it is also clean, quiet and wonderfully managed and hosted. This is our third time staying with Chris and it will certainly not be our last.

Absolutely beautiful property! The views are amazing! The house was plenty roomy enough for our whole family!

This house actually fit our large group, with enough bathrooms to keep everyone sane! It's hard to find a house and kitchen this size, so thank you.

Great for large groups. Host was so helpful!

Our trip out here was brought together at this property, we had zero issues, the communication with the managers could not have been better, and the views really completed it. 10/10 stay!

We are a group of 9 seniors who visit national parks each year. This spacious house was a perfect base for us to explore Redwoods National and State Parks. The Hiouchi Visitor Center and trail access was just minutes away. The house well served the needs of our group--with several bedrooms & 6 bathrooms. The large kitchen and dining area with windows looking out on the Smith River was a wonderful gathering spot conducive to community. The outdoor patio with tables, chairs, firepit, and barbecues afforded great views of the river and forest beyond. Owners were marvelous hosts who provided helpful communication and ease of check-in. Highly recommended!

I can't even imagine a better place for a Redwoods family reunion. Fantastic location overlooking the river and right next to the redwoods. Beautiful house with really fun architectural details. Plenty of room for all of us. Kitchen with absolutely everything you could possibly want. Wonderful host. I wouldn't change a thing.

This was our second stay here, and it was just as wonderful as the first. The owners are amazing and always quick to respond to any questions or needs we have. The house is spacious enough for our large family, offering plenty of room for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves. The views are absolutely breathtaking, making every moment spent here special. We love that we can spend our days exploring the forest, taking peaceful walks surrounded by nature. Floating in tubes on the river is a favorite activity for everyone, providing both fun and relaxation. The proximity to Oregon is an added bonus, allowing us to take quick trips to the beach and enjoy stunning sunsets. The house is always fully stocked with everything we need to prepare and cook meals together. Whether we’re cooking in the well-equipped kitchen or having a BBQ out back, we have all the tools and supplies we need. It’s truly a home away from home. Thank you again for another amazing week in the Redwoods and on the river. We look forward to coming back for many more wonderful stays.