About
Welcome to Clam Beach Cottage your new favorite getaway just 1/2 mile from Clam beach with endless miles to walk on pristine shores! Spectacular ocean views from a hill top, Clam Beach Cottage offers a quiet oasis of privacy and beautiful ocean views. Imagine waking up to breathtaking ocean views and spending your days exploring the natural wonders of the Redwood Coast. It's location just 30 minutes from Redwood National Park, and the awe-inspiring World's Tallest Tree makes this home a special place to soak up adventure and relaxation. After a day of hiking, return for a tranquil evening of taking in sunsets and stargazing. New patio furniture is on its way for guest's outdoor enjoyment!
This custom 2 story cottage is perfect for a group of friends or family getaway. It is set up with style and comfort with 3 bedrooms (2 Queens & 1 Cal King) and two well-appointed bathrooms. The open living room, dining room and kitchen allow for easy entertainment and gathering. The kitchen is stocked and well appointed to make cooking a delightful experience. The wood floors, artful lighting, & decor, plus stunning views set the stage for a perfect vacation. The main level of the home has 2 bedrooms each with Queen beds and one full bathroom. Upstairs offers an beautiful, spacious loft-like den, a bedroom with a Cal King and the 2nd full bathroom. There is so much space to spread out and relax, do some yoga, read or just breathe in the ocean air. There is a large capacity washer/dryer. Onsite parking is available for 3 vehicles. No garage parking .The location is prime, located close enough to the highway for convenience but high enough to avoid road noise and just 10 minutes from the vibrant college town of Arcata, 10 minutes from the charming seaside village of Trinidad, and less than 2 miles from the local airport for easy travel. Outdoor adventures are a cinch with proximity to the celebrated California Coastal Hammond Trail, perfect for hiking, biking, or horseback riding. This 5-plus mile trail, voted the "best place to walk, jog, or bike" in Humboldt County, offers stunning scenery and access to Clam Beach County Park.
Important Notes:
** Guest reserving home must be 25 years or older, be staying at the property the entire time and will be considered the responsible party for this booking.
** Sorry but this is not a pet friendly home, no exceptions.
The home was decorated well, matched the photos, and had comfortable, clean furniture and bedding. We felt safe during our stay. The view was lovely, the location was good, and there were games and books available. The kitchen was adequately stocked with dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and a few spices. Before check-in, we requested to drop off luggage since we were arriving early, and management agreed — very helpful.
However, upon arrival, the home was extremely hot upstairs due to large windows facing the sun. There’s no central air (which we knew), but there were no screens on the windows with the best breeze, so opening them let in mosquitos. After texting, someone offered to bring box fans.
We soon noticed ants in the kitchen (with bait already out, so clearly a known issue) and that the downstairs rug hadn’t been vacuumed well. That evening, the upstairs tub barely drained and was clogged with hair. All but one smoke alarm had been removed, and more ants appeared. I emailed and was told someone could come the next day.
They provided temporary window screens, offered to vacuum (I had already done so), said they’d spray for ants, and reinstall smoke detectors. However, the ant problem worsened — showing up in the kitchen, laundry room, near the front door, in the primary bathroom, and eventually in my son’s bed. We were refunded the cleaning fee.
Would we return or recommend? Probably not, though with improvements, it could be a much better rental.
Manager's Response
Thank you for staying with us at our lovely Clam Beach Cottage! This home is a brand new rental for us and we are sorry there were some issues that arose.
We appreciate your honest feedback and were appreciative of your communication with our property management team during your stay.
We are very sorry that this disrupted your vacation and we have made sure to make adjustments to our cleaning procedures with our housekeeping staff to reflect these issues.
We will make sure to look into all your recommendations and we thank you again for allowing us to host you.
We do hope to be able to host you again in the future and make your stay a five star stay!