McKinleyville, California
Welcome to The Fieldbrook Retreat! This quiet getaway is ideal for both nature lovers and urban travelers. Just eleven minutes from the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) and twenty minutes from Arcata Plaza, this six-and-a-half-acre property is surrounded by redwood trees and tucked away in the quiet community of Fieldbrook. Come read a book on the back deck, stargaze in the hot tub, or stroll through the redwoods to find the salmon stream that cuts through the property.
This listing is for five bedrooms in the main area of our house. The main floor has two bedrooms and a full bath. There are three additional bedrooms on the second floor — one master bedroom with a full master bath and two bedrooms that share a third full bath. Our kitchen is stocked with major cooking and baking utensils such as pots, pans, measuring cups, etc., as well as some specialty appliances such as a KitchenAid mixer, Vitamix blender, and Keurig coffee maker.
Our location is perfect for those looking to explore the North Coast, as it offers easy access to all of the natural attractions in the Humboldt area. A forty-five-minute drive up the coast will bring you to Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, a World Heritage Site home to giant redwoods, waterfalls, and herds of elk. We are also located just ten minutes from the ocean and fifteen minutes from surf. If visiting during the summer months, Willow Creek and Trinity River offer pristine swimming holes. Our house manual contains more detailed information regarding the attractions local to our area.
The house itself is Tudor in style with craftsman elements. I am a retired builder and built the house myself as a home where I could raise my four children. All four are grown now and raising children of their own.
Your booking includes starter amenities such as Keurig coffee cups, propane for the gas grill, shampoos, toilet paper, and laundry detergent. We have a washing machine and dryer downstairs that we invite you to use as needed.
We have a tenant named Andrea who lives in the downstairs lock off with her twelve-year-old daughter. Her apartment is self-contained with its own kitchen, bath, and separate entry. You likely won’t meet one another, but you may see her on her way to and from the house, or when doing laundry. She and her daughter are friendly, so feel free to say hi!
No pets at this time, sorry. Thank you for understanding.
No events allowed unless approved. Our Ring doorbell is equipped with a camera in order to monitor the number of cars parked in the driveway.
We ask that you respect our neighbors across the valley and try to keep loud noise down after 9pm.
Smoking permitted outside only, please. Ashtrays are provided on the back deck. Thank you for helping us keep our home clean.
A note on sleeping arrangements: our home sleeps 10 guests comfortably, but can accommodate up to 14 or 15, depending on how willing you are to utilize floor space and common areas. The house has five bedrooms, four of which have cal king mattresses and one of which has a queen. We also have three air mattresses–one queen and two twins. With the air mattresses set up, the house can sleep up to 14, and with the full-length couch in the living room included, we could even feasibly sleep 15. We also have a "pack n play" crib in one of the bedroom closets if anyone is traveling with an infant.
You can preview the house manual here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RxBFDjWgJOX1Dmo19nU1j3fNbhvCSxg-PvWaTU7APhg/edit usp=sharing
This home is out of a movie! After a long drive from SF, we were pleasantly surprised to arrive at this magical property. The grounds are perfectly maintained, the house was warm and inviting and we honestly couldn’t have been happier here. We stayed over Thanksgiving with extended family. There was Plenty of room for everyone to be together or go to their rooms for some quiet time. The rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. The master suite is built for a small royal family (I’m still dreaming of the bathtub) We hiked around the property and even took a nice hike up the fire road behind the home. We never had any hesitation about safety and truly felt like we were in such a magical space. Thank you to our host for answering all of our questions and making our stay so wonderful! We’ll Definitely be back!!
This house was a great spot for 9 friends to gather. There was enough space, beds, and accessories to make everything work. The house and art are magnificent. The spa was relaxing, although we wished we could turn out the lights to see the night sky. We would definitely stay again.
Our while family, 7 adults and 5 children, comfortably stayed in this beautiful home. Lots of seating for meals. We explored the redwoods, tide pools, Fern Canyon and more. Wonderful family retreat!
What a find! We stayed in this lovely home during our four-generation family vacation. Every member of our group was very impressed with the beauty in and outside this home. We all wished to stay longer. Johnny and Paul have decorated this home with such care and finesse. All amenities offered are top notch and thoughtfully provided. It truly is a place soothing to the soul!
I cannot say enough about Johnny, he was amazing to communicate with, and responded so quickly, it was incredible! We were in a last minute bind trying to find a stay for the Avenue of the Giants Marathon, and Johnny’s beautiful home was available. We stayed with my partner, our three kids and my elderly parents…the kids had an absolute blast exploring the property, the beautiful kitchen was a dream to cook in, the home was immaculate and the beds were incredible. We even looked at the mattresses and sheets to see what brand they were, they were SO comfortable! The hot tub after my Marathon felt amazing, and the soaker bathtub and huge shower in the Upstairs Master was a huge favorite. We are already thinking of signing up for the Marathon again next year and would most definitely book Johnny’s beautiful home again. Thank you for such a memorable stay. Would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat.
We had the pleasure of having our beautiful intimate destination redwood wedding at this location. I honestly couldn’t imagine a better stay or location. I felt like I was in a fairytale. The whole house and property is breathtaking. We will be back. Don’t think about it, just do it!
From the gate to the beds- every detail on this property is stunning! Upon walking in, you are greeted with the amazing aroma of the cedar wood it was built with- an olfactory hug for your soul from an ancient friend. Our whole family was comfortably impressed with the abundant amenities provided, as well as thoughtfully placed instruction books. This is truly a gem- we are grateful to have been guests!
Property was awesome. I would highly recommend. Owners were very responsive Suggestions for eatery spot on Would definitely book again if were in the area You will not be disappointed Bridget - Illinois
The home is absolutely gorgeous with such a peaceful location! Johnny was wonderful with communication and got back to me quickly with any questions.
This is the best vacation house we've ever rented through vrbo and any other website. We really enjoyed the stay, the beds were comfy, the house was picturesque and well equipped and the memories were terrific!
My family and I had the most wonderful stay at the Fieldbrook Retreat home. It can be difficult to find the perfect place to accommodate people of all ages (in our group this was ages 11-84) but this place was just perfect. We loved the warmth and character that the home displayed, but also appreciated the abundance of useful amenities. John and Paul were excellent hosts that offered us so much helpful advice on our stay, such as the best beach access for my senior parents and places to find local vegetarian fare. I honestly can’t imagine we could have picked a better location to experience this bucket list family vacation. I think the only suggestion I would make is that it would be lovely if there was a walk-in shower available on the ground level of the home. With my parents’ limited mobility they struggled to step in and out of the tub each morning. This is quite a small thing though, and my parents had the most wonderful time overall. We all did! Thanks so much for welcoming us into your gorgeous home!
This was a beautiful place to stay. Our children believed it was Batman's mansion! Everything was clean and comfortable. Location wise, it was convenient to beaches and parks for hiking. Host was responsive and helpful!
When I was trying to make sure my DIY wedding went smoothly and I had a crisis, John stepped in to assist before I even checked in. These guys rock, and this house is gorgeous. You are in for a great weekend.
It was amazing! We will be back!
We so enjoyed our experience at this property and responsiveness of the owners.
Lovely property! Perfect for grown families. Convenient to beaches and national parks.
The house is very nice and private. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Perfectly appointed house, clean with all we needed. I would highly recommend this property.
What a great find. Had a wonderful time with my family . House was beautiful and the communication with the owner was great. We would love to return.
We spent few days in the red wood, the location of the home was perfect, the property was well maintained. Had a great time, highly recommend with large families.
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