General Info

Locations:  Arcata, North Coast, California

.5 mile from Arcata Plaza
.7 mile from Humboldt State University
.4 mile from Stewart Park playground and Shay Park

20 minutes from Arcata/Eureka airport (ACV)

The City of Arcata is located 300 miles north of San Francisco in Northern California.  It is bordered by Humboldt Bay to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.  Its center is Arcata Plaza, a vibrant town square, which is walkable from most parts of the city. 

Humboldt State University, a 10-minute walk to the Plaza, adds collegiate flavor to the city.  Its departments of Art, Forestry, Fisheries, Biology, and Theater are exceptionally strong, and have national repute.

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Accommodations:  house -  1 bedroom, 1 bath, sleeps 2 – 4

Amenities:

• Linens provided
• Private off-street parking
• Gas fireplace
• Iron and ironing board
• Umbrella
• Hair dryer
• Dining area with seating for four
• Bath with tiled shower
• Laundry facilities available with permission of owner

Beds:

• Double bed
• Twin futons with linens available upon request

Entertainment:

• Cable TV
• DVD
• CD player/radio

Kitchen:

• Full kitchen
• Cooking utensilsCutlery and china
• Stove and refrigerator
• Microwave, toaster oven, blender, coffee maker

Outdoor features: Two decks

Communication: Telephone and wireless DSL internet access

Suitability:

No smoking
No pets

Activities nearby:  

Golf, shopping, rafting, boating, biking, hiking, rock climbing, basketball court, swimming, tennis, kayaking, mountain biking, fishing, fitness center and gym, antiquing, museums, zoo and wildlife park, restaurants, sailing, surfing, hunting, health and beauty spa, cinemas, live theater, birding, horseback riding

History:  

Arcata Cottage was built in 2003-2004 by Bill and Marilyn Andrews.  The general contactor was Timothy Royer of Arcata.  Ground was broken in the fall of 2003, and the buildling was completed in July of 2004.  It has fir framing, cedar siding and an asphalt shingle roof.  It is located within the limits of the City of Arcata, and is hooked up to city utilities.  It has two off-street parking places.

Arcata Cottage has approximately 800 square feet of enclosed space.  The central living area, which is on the back side of the house away from the street, has 10 foot ceilings and a gas log fireplace at the eastern end.  The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove, refrigerator, coffeemaker, microwave, toaster oven, blender, pots and pans, serving bowls, and 8 place settings of dishes and cutlery.  The bathroom has a green tiled shower.  The bedroom has a double bed, and a wardrobe, chest of drawers, and shelving for storage.  There is a small foyer by the front door for coats and shoes.

Floors in the living area and bedroom are grade #2 oak tongue and groove with a smooth finish.  Floors in the kitchen, bathroom and entryway are linoleum.