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Bridget
October 2025
Tent
Such a beautiful and peaceful property. I was lucky enough to have the place to myself, but even with people there, I presume the large layout, reservoir and walking trails spread everything out nicely.
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mark
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Dark Fairy Farms
Beautiful cabin and hosts. Away from all distractions, we really enjoyed this place. Hosts were top, amazing views and property, lots of wildlife, great get away. So relaxing. Wish we had a longer time there. Thanks Sara and Liam, and Stanley too.
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Olivia
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
This was our second time here and honestly it was even better than the last. Heidi and Matt are so responsive and sweet and make the experience so wonderful and seamless every time. We had some first time campers with us and even they loved it. This property is just so amazing and perfect for having a beautiful weekend to share with friends in raw nature. I can’t recommend this stay enough! The site and spending time in the river is the absolute best although I HIGHLY recommend checking your tires before summitting the rough terrain and steep hills of the property. We got a little stuck but were able to maneuver our way out from the river. Despite that I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend in such a beautiful and serene location. We’ll definitely be back next year too!
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Kate
August 2025
Tent
Lots of wildlife, quiet and peaceful, Mackenzie’s a great host. I walked around the reservoir and plan to return again and spend at least another day so I can enjoy it even more.
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Juan
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Dark Fairy Farms
We had an incredible stay at the cabin. The views were stunning all day long, the little terrace was a great place to hang, the interior was super cozy and comfortable, we had all the amenities we could have possibly wished for, you’re walking distance from a cute swimming hole and a short drive from bigger river beaches and gigantic redwoods. The hosts were delightful and available for everything we needed, including the adorable dog Stanley who kept us company and guided us on a little hike to the creek
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Mike
August 2025
16 ft car
We had a fabulous time at Jack Rabbit ranch. The site was breathtaking and we really had all the privacy we wanted. It was a great spot to just get away. Communication was clear and timely. All wheel or four wheel drive with some ground clearance will make getting to the site much easier. We hope to come back for another stay!
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Nathaniel and Pearl
July 2025
Tent
With kids
This place is Magic.. The humans the make the space are epic. Truly a cosmic water hole. ❤️🙏
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Shane
July 2025
Tent
Beautiful, spacious property. Definitely off the grid. You will want a car with all wheel drive for your commute.
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Matt
July 2025
Tent
With pets
My god. What can i say about heidi and matts little slice of heaven that they haven’t already covered. First. The view.. spectacular! The stars. Oh wow. The peace and quiet. Unmatched. We had a couple hickups there. One being my truck had just had a tom of work done and on our third day something happened, truck wouldn’t start. Matt(certified mechanic) was on it. Took him 30 minutes to get her running. Told me what issue was and what to get once i got off the mountain. He said no charge but he SAVED us and for that we took care of him(hopefully matt😂). We will be back again. Just not with a one ton truck with no 4wd. Kudos to Heidi and Matt. Your place is magical.
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Julia
June 2025
With pets
I enjoyed the bell tent. It was very clean and cute in the interior. I loved the land and playing at the lake. It was incredibly peaceful. I’ll definitely be back! It was hot so enjoyable to spend time at the lake mostly. The staff was friendly, hospitable and welcoming.
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Rebecca
June 2025
With kids
The cabin was lovely and we really enjoyed having lots of amenities while being remote. The host was super nice, and we would definitely go again. It is quite a drive on a nonpaved road for about a mile, so good to be prepared for that, and definitely 4x4 was needed for the driveway where it was steep. Being prepared for that, we had a great time!
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Jipsy
June 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a great time camping here! The place is exactly as described. We had the whole place to ourselves.
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Anna
May 2025
With pets
One of the best glamping experiences we've ever had! We stayed at a luxe tent with a real bed, so clean and cozy.
The campground is huge, with trails to hike or bike, and a reservoir for kayaking, swimming or fishing. And it was also very convenient that they have a community kitchen with bbq grills. There were also hot showers, and water and soap by every bathroom.
The staff was incredibly nice and helpful, we really enjoyed chatting with folks while making s'mores in the evenings!
We were also super lucky to be there around the time when their friend, an astrophotographer Mich, had a telescope setup up the hill, telling campers about stars, astrophotography and showing us galaxies at night. That was so cool! We saw a huge meteor that day!
Highly recommend this place for stargazing, they even plan a special event in August for Perseid meteor shower!
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Yauheni
May 2025
25 ft pop-up camper
With pets
We loved the spot! The views are amazing from there. Super nice host and conductor! The road to the river is really cool and be ready for some adventure. Would not recommend FWD or RWD. One of our friend had a hard time rolling the hills with FWD. So I agree with host regrading awd/4x4 recommendation.
We would love to come back one day 🤘
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Steffanie
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Dark Fairy Farms
I had a wonderful stay at Liam and Sara’s peaceful mountain retreat in Humboldt County. The cabin is surrounded by miles of trails, wildlife, and the calming sounds of Salmon Creek—complete with a perfect little swimming hole. Their dog Stanley was a sweet and playful companion for my pup, and Liam went above and beyond to help transport luggage up/down the steep drive (a big help since I don't have 4WD). The cabin itself was clean, comfortable, and fully stocked with everything we needed. It's remote—about 20 minutes off Hwy 101—but the serenity and connection to nature make it more than worth the drive. Highly recommended for anyone looking to unplug and recharge in the redwoods.
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Katelyn
May 2025
Tent
Group trip
The best ever! We’ve been back to this campsite a handful of times and always love our experience. The site is clean, well shaded, and perfect for lake activities. We’ll always come back here and couldn’t recommended Cannon Ball and Mendocino Magic enough!
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Brenda
April 2025
Weekend Trip to Tiny house on Cliff
Great place for redwood exploration. Very quiet and peaceful place! Adorable and quaint with all the amenities needed. Glamping at its best!
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Erin
April 2025
Weekend Trip to Dark Fairy Farms
another incredible stay here. stanley the host pup was happy to greet me right away. sara was very welcoming again as well, and offered me a reiki session for an extra charge. it was incredible. highly recommend if you are open to that kind of thing. i really enjoy the cabin in this weather. it was not really rainy, but very moody and foggy. i was cozy and wish i could have stayed longer.
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Catherine
April 2025
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Alister
January 2025
2 nights at Dark Fairy Farms
We had a great time staying here everything was really accommodating and the views were awesome especially while cooking. Definitely would recommend
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