Guest suite in Bayside

This private garden hideaway is a great home base for your Northcoast adventures. Unwind in the soaking tub, dine in at home, barbeque on the patio, or explore downtown Arcata, just two miles away. Forest and ocean adventures all close at hand. The space This is a pretty and private garden hideaway which comfortably accommodates one or two people. The space has a lovely tile bathroom, with a soaking tub and a double shower built for sharing. Inside you have a well equipped kitchenette, which tidies away behind closed doors, or you can barbeque outside in the garden patio area. This studio comprises part of a larger high end residence, but is fully self contained with it's own private entrance and a designated parking space. The house is located in a quiet semi-rural neighborhood overlooking Humboldt Bay, two miles from the Arcata plaza and Humboldt State University, and seven miles from downtown Eureka. Wireless internet. Well equipped kitchenette - fridge/freezer, microwave, hot plate, toaster, toaster oven, electric kettle, cookware/dishware. (Olive oil/salt/pepper provided but otherwise self-catering). Gas barbeque with side burner. All towels, linens and bedding provided. The apartment is near the front of the property for easy coming and going, but come around back for terrific sunsets and big views across Humboldt Bay. Bella is readily available to orient guests to the local area. As long term Humboldt County residents that enjoy a good adventure, we're delighted to share local tips about places to hike, bike, surf and explore. That said, we like to let guests lead the way as to whether they prefer more or less contact, so if you're here for a little solitude or a romantic getaway, the studio is well situated for that and we're happy to give you all the space you need. Bayside is a sweet neighborhood with a semi-rural feel, just two miles from downtown Arcata and Humboldt State University. The property has panoramic views over Humboldt Bay and marsh areas that are part of the Pacific flyway for many kinds of migratory birds. Depending on the season, the sound of cows in the fields is complemented by the sounds of thousands of wild geese coming and going; frogs chorusing; coyotes yipping. There is a coffee house at the corner, or head into Arcata or Eureka to find a nice range of local restaurants. The closest supermarket is a mile away, but venture a mile further to find two remarkably well stocked natural foods supermarkets in downtown Arcata (Northcoast Co-op and Wildberries Marketplace). Alternatively, stock up at one of the many local farmers markets - especially Saturdays on the Arcata Plaza - which offer great local produce and fun people watching. We also have an organic community farm with farm stand about a 1/4 mile down the road. If you're up for an adventure, you can hike and mountain bike (even horse ride) to your heart's content along miles of trails in the the Arcata community forest (2350 acres) or stay on flatter ground in the Arcata Bottoms and along the Hammond Trail. A little further afield, explore majestic old growth redwood forests and beautiful seascapes among the many stunning National and State Parks that Humboldt and Del Norte counties have on offer. Enjoy the temperate coastal weather or head a little inland for some serious sun and great river swimming. In fact, there are a terrific range of scenic rivers to be found in all directions, offering swimming, rafting and paddling opportunities for all skill levels. Fifteen minutes north is the picturesque fishing village of Trinidad with beautiful rocky coves and beaches to explore plus regular sightings of seals, sea lions and whales (in season). Kayak the myriad lagoons and sloughs in the area to get up close and personal with birds, otters and elk. For a more cosmopolitan adventure, Eureka and Ferndale are brimming with gorgeous Victorian architecture; enjoy the evening Art walks held monthly in a range of local towns; or check out the local theatre, music and other performing arts offerings. The studio has a designated parking space for a one vehicle. We are a short pedal off Highway 101 if you're arriving by bike. If you are vehicle free, we are approx. 35 min walk to the heart of Arcata and local Transit Center (one mile to the closest local bus stop). For those arriving by plane, you can arrange ahead of time for the local shuttle to pick you up (about $22 plus $5 for extra person). You can also call a taxi (about $30) but they don't take advance bookings so the wait can be long at times. Other things to note If you have a thing about ever seeing an ant inside, this may not be the space for you. This neighborhood does have tiny black ants about and it's an unusual house that is tight enough to exclude them completely. So sometimes you may encounter the odd small black ant wandering about looking for something tasty. Some times of the year they are more likely to find their way inside than others - after a big rainstorm for instance - and they may get excited and tell their friends if they bump into food you've left laying about. We favor a non-chemical response to the occasional-ant-management issue. We do leave a supply of terro ant baits with the cleaning supplies under the sink in case you need them but generally ants can be well managed by simply wiping away any scout ants and being careful with how you manage your food during your stay. If seeing an ant would cause consternation, we do have other more reliable never-an-indoor-ant options available.