With a stay at this vacation home in McKinleyville, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of McKinleyville Totem Pole and Hiller Dog Park. .This vacation home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Beau Pre Golf Club and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Azalea State Natural Reserve.
Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
Clam Beach County Park - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
Arcata Plaza - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
Arcata Theatre Lounge - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Eureka Station - 19 min drive
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Toni's #1 - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min walk
Six Rivers Brewery - 3 min drive
Smug's Pizza - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods
Welcome to Butterfly Cove! Our family loves living in one of the most amazing stretches of the beautiful North Coast. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be able to share our space and our private large backyard with visitors. You will love exploring the areas beautiful beaches ,redwood trails, fishing, and shopping throughout the year. Our home is 1,300 sf and is centrally located in McKinleyville. We are located on a quite cut-de-sac. We offer a large well stocked kitchen and a 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All bedrooms have queen size beds. Washer and drying is available for your convenience. After all, our home is your home tonight! So let us be the first to say, welcome home!
Dogs are welcome with extra fee of $125 (per dog) and prior approval. Please email before booking our home if you are traveling with pets. LIMIT is 2 dogs.
Warm Regards, Simon & Chanel
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Shanell
Property amenities
Internet
WiFi available (fee applies)
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
On-site parking
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Paper towels
Ice maker
Toaster
Blender
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Soap
Shampoo
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Hairdryer
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Outdoor areas
Patio
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Welcoming dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lifts
Step-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 1340 sq ft (124 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Extra pet fee $125.00
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Butterfly Cove/5 minutes to Beaches and Redwoods Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Barbara H.
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
As wonderful place to stay
It was a great place to stay (real close to my family), while celebrating Christmas with my mother, sister, bother and his family.We look forward to staying here again.
Barbara H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teresa m O.
21 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay
The home was very cozy, clean and perfect for our two day stay. Thank you for sharing your home with us. If I come up this way again, I will definitely consider this place again. Blessings
Teresa m O.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tanya T.
25 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and convenient
Couldn't be more comfortable and convenient. Well-equipped and well-provisioned, just as described. Loved the mattress and seating, and enjoyed the outdoor space. A grill would have been nice. But we needed the laundry capability more.
Since I have moved to Oklahoma, I don't get back home often. This was a perfect central location to see friends and family. Clean and neat with a perfect backyard.
Thank you Shanell and Simon!
brian p.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to the Redwoods
This home is a great base for seeing the Redwoods, Avenue of Giants to the south, Trees of Mystery to the north! The house is just how described, very comfortable and it had everything we needed. The large yard is beautiful and a huge plus. It is also close to shopping and fast-food options. The hosts thought of everything. I would certainly recommend this home.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shanna H.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, clean, and comfy
It feels like visiting family if you have family you like. :) The decor is cute/homey and a bit eclectic. The place is super clean. And the whole place is STOCKED with all you could need... except beach towels so bring your own. We were very comfortable. Communication with the host before our trip was so friendly and helpful. Truly a great place and a great host!
Shanna H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark A.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Very nice home, clean and well supplied. Nice location. I would stay again
Mark A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teresa G.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing home away from home
We used this lovely home as a "home base" while we were visiting the Redwoods. It was perfect for our family stay. The back yard was wonderful, we wish we had more time to just relax there as it was very inviting
Teresa G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chloe R.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Cutest house in a great neighborhood. Close to downtown. Great backyard that our kids loved exploring. We'll definitely stay here again.
Chloe R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jay I., Rancho Cordova CA, USA
17 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome McKinleyville Home for 4 Retired Fishermen
All of the convenience and comfort of home. Clean, spacious, beautifully large back yard and patio for relaxing. Kitchen well stocked with everything you need and appliances were great.
Jay I.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brad A.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable, fully-stocked house with amazing yard
This house is on a quiet cul-de-sac just minutes from the grocery store and restaurants. The owners have this house well-stocked with everything you’d need except your groceries.
The yard was shockingly large and had lovely flowers, shade, and a seating area.
For anyone with fragrance sensitivities, you can smell the fragrance from cleaning products when you enter (as one would expect in a pet-friendly house with carpet), but it wasn’t overwhelming. We didn’t see any pet hair on the furniture or on us, even after playing board games in the floor with our kids.
The house was lovely and there was an abundance of storage space for clothes and personal items in the bedrooms.
We had a lovely stay in this home and hope you do the same!
Brad A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Misti W.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Close to beach and stores. Clean well equiped home.
Misti W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathan T.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Work week
Nice place very much like home. Nice for our work crew
Nathan T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tony A.
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
This is a great place to stay when exploring the Redwood Coast and truly felt like being home. The house was exactly as listed. There is a huge yard and is located in a quiet peaceful neighborhood where you can hear the crickets chirp and the frogs croak under the stars. No complaints at all.
Tony A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary G.
16 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our “Go to” place to stay
We have had the need to stay in McKinleyville frequently over the past year and this has become our go to location. Centrally located, spacious, clean and a great backyard.
Mary G.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
charles k.
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation
Convenience was great
charles k.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
D R.
7 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
California Vacation
Our stay was amazing Everything about the home was beautiful It was so well stocked with everything you could possibly need! The host was great always responded to my messages Of all the times I have used Vrbo this stay is at the top of my list! Highly recommend Five stars without a doubt!
D R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary G.
29 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mckinleyville Weekend
This house is perfect for what we needed, centrally located in McKinleyville and in a quiet neighborhood. This was our second stay and we will be booking it again.
Mary G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Trevor L.
5 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home away from home
Great place to stay near Redwood National Park. Very clean, quiet, spacious, with great amenities. We really appreciated the laundry room, kitchen dining room space and cozy bedrooms to fit our family of five. We would highly recommend staying at Butterfly Cove!
Trevor L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alanna W.
28 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We enjoyed our stay. Home is as listed and is very well kept and cleaned. The yard is wonderful as well, large and well kept. The host is kind and responsive. The garage is not accessible but we weren’t bothered much by that. We would certainly stay again.
Alanna W.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catherine O.
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and clean
The location was convenient and the place was very clean.
Catherine O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
james c.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
butterfly
August 5, 2023
To: Shannell @ Butterfly Cove
From: Conery Family
Re: VRBO Property Rental Review
We had a wonderful vacation stay at your “Butterfly Cove” home in McKinleyville.
Everything was bright, cheerful, clean, comfortable & well organized. The interior butterfly collection is perfect but what really we enjoyed were your special clear glass plant hydroponic planters. Your yard and flowers (especially roses and hydrangeas) were lovely. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed having the sliding doors open (with screens closed) so that we could enjoy the outside breezes.
The location of your home is great. The neighborhood is very private and quiet yet we were within walking distance of restaurants, grocery stores/co-op, and a great bakery. Additionally the central location was perfect for taking day trips to lots of great places. We explored many of the beaches in the area, the Sue-meg/Patrick’s Point State Park & the Sequoia Park Zoo & Redwood Skywalk.
Your Guest Information Manuel was very helpful. We have not had many VRBO rental experiences for comparison, however there are a few things that might be helpful to include for others who visit your abode, for example; we didn’t find the vacuum until it was time to leave…and more specifics regarding expectations for clean-up would be helpful. We washed and dried most of our towels in the morning before leaving and left one load still on wash cycle. We stripped the beds and left sheets on floor in lau