Bayside Cabin
Hosted by Ted · Arcata, California
2 guests max · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Near Redwood National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Thomas Kuchel Visitor Center.
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98% Recommend328 ratings · 266 reviews
I had an absolutely wonderful stay here and can’t say enough about how special this space feels. From the moment you walk down the pathway toward the cabin, something shifts — your nervous system immediately settles and you feel yourself slowing down in the best possible way. The setting is incredibly peaceful, surrounded by beautiful trees and nature, and the entire space invites you to return to a simpler, more grounded rhythm.
One of my favorite parts of the experience was the outdoor kitchen and shower. Preparing meals outside while looking out over the trees, hearing the wind move through the forest, and heating the cabin with wood in the evenings made the stay feel intentional and restorative. It’s a rare place where you naturally disconnect from noise and reconnect with the basics — good food, fresh air, and quiet.
The kitchen is thoughtfully equipped with all the essential supplies, along with a small fridge that made longer stays easy and comfortable. A cooler and barbecue are also available upon request, which adds to the flexibility of cooking and enjoying meals outdoors. Guests should plan to bring their own linens and toiletries, which is clearly communicated and fits well with the simple, back-to-basics nature of the stay. The mattress was also extremely comfortable — something that made restful sleep come easily after full days outside.
The environment itself is exceptionally calm and well cared for, and the owners were equally wonderful. They were kind, res
John W.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· February 2026
We had a wonderful and cozy time staying at Ted and Emily‘s. Nothing better than falling asleep to the sound of frogs, enjoying the warmth of a woodfire stove, and waking up to natural light. The outdoor shower was also excellent.
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Charlotte B.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· January 2026
we had the sweetest time here! the cabin is cozy, the bed is comfy, and the fire is warm. such a beautiful place! the three walls of windows were a highlight.
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Priya S.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· January 2026
Such a quaint and cozy little cabin in the woods! The wood stove kept the space hot all night and the lights strung outside made for perfect ambience.
We really enjoyed our stay and the hosts were so helpful/accommodating. We would definitely return!
Laurel S.
6 reviews
Great little spot! Very close to town and the wood fired stove made the whole cabin warm and cozy :)
Morgan C.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· January 2026
With pets ·
Bayside Cabin
We loved staying here!!! We went for New Year’s Eve and had 3 perfect rainy days. The cabin is so cute and cozy — the big windows, wood burning stove, and outdoor shower make it a dream. Would definitely recommend and come back!
Elka L.
2 reviews
We were doing a road trip and needed a spot to break up the long drive. We stopped at this quaint little place. The drive to the site is easy from town. Upon arrival, the cabin was lit up in the string lights in the dark. The craftsmanship of this cabin is amazing. We enjoyed using the wood stove and appreciated that the hosts had wood ready for us to warm up on a cool night. Although close by to two residences on the property, you still felt that you had privacy. The only downside I would say was that the bathroom door is glass and does not have a very full covering. One of the residences can see right into the bathroom from their wide open windows. Not a big deal but if they put a little more of coverage on this door, the site would be a 11/10.
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Jillian G.
7 reviews
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· December 2025
I loved staying at this tucked away cabin near the bay. Ted and Emily were kind and accommodating hosts and it was a beautiful, peaceful getaway from the city life. Plenty of accommodations including an outdoor shower and kitchen including a mini fridge. They chatted me up about some local mountain bike trails and I really enjoyed my time. Lovely little spot. Highly recommend!
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Shawn F.
2 reviews
We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone!
Christopher S.
3 reviews
So beautiful, romantic, and equipped! It really has everything you could need while remaining pretty minimalist. The steamy outdoor shower on a cold morning was healing, and the privacy of the toilet was ideal (totally worth it to walk outside the cabin for a moment, and you’re still totally protected from rain and dirt on the couple of steps it takes to reach it.) Can’t wait to come back.
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Tzuni L.
5 reviews
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· November 2025
The cabin is so quaint and beautiful. It’s quite cold this time of year so starting a fire was imperative! The shower and outdoor space was lovely and the slugs were the sweetest visitors. Ted and Emily were responsive hosts — thanks for much for an unforgettable experience!
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Jerrica L.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· November 2025
My stay at Ted and Emily’s cabin was so peaceful, exactly what I was looking for! Directions were very clear, cabin was well cared for, and boy can that wood stove heat the room!! Emily and Ted were fantastic hosts, I definitely will be back next time I’m in the area.
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Drew M.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· November 2025
With pets ·
Bayside Cabin
Had a wonderful stay! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for some glamping in the area.
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Abby C.
2 reviews
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· November 2025
We love Ted and Emily’s place! It’s so cozy and wonderfully located. It has everything you need and is the perfect little getaway for a relaxing trip.
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Fiona D.
2 reviews
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· November 2025
Cool place - was exactly as advertised! Wood fireplace kept me warm, fresh well water on tap, and an outdoor shower. Great for one or two people who plan on spending their time adventuring and not hunkering down until they have used all the daylight.
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Alex B.
4 years on Hipcamp
This glamping situation rocks! It is unassuming, super quiet, simple, with wood and windows. The bonus is there is running water, a toilet and a shower.
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Lisa G.
3 reviews
Cute cabin - really nice to have heat (wood stove), electricity, and a real sink, shower, toilet.
This is my oversight but reiterating the alert to others: they do not provide bedding! The pics all show a made bed so I guess my brain just glazed over that part in the description. Glad they left dry wood, kindling and a throw blanket for the cool night. Slept with a strong fire going and my jacket as a pillow.
Could be improved: Whole place smelled a little bit like cat pee.
Looks dreamy in the warmer months. Under 10 mins to downtown arcata.
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Alissa V.
3 reviews
My husband and I absolutely loved this magical space! Even in such a short stay this place gave to us serenity, inspiration, wonderment, and peace. It definitely made for a sweet celebration of my birthday that I will cherish forever! Thank you! We will definitely return soon!
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Kim F.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Beautiful cabin. Enjoyed our stay. The fire place works great.
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Joshua C.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this cabin! The location was peaceful, private, and surrounded by beautiful scenery, the perfect spot to relax and disconnect.
Our host was incredibly welcoming and responsive, and offered great local tips.
Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a quiet escape in nature!
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Debbie K.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
With pets ·
Bayside Cabin
The sweetest cabin in the most convenient location! This camp had everything we needed - hot shower, flushing toilet, and a simple, cozy outdoor kitchen setup. Only 5-10 minutes from the hub of Arcata. The cabin felt really private and was nestled in the most darling grove of aspens. Would recommend and would love to come back!
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Ariana C.
7 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
With pets ·
Bayside Cabin
Nice cute affordable place to stay. I really liked the hot outdoor shower and the signature banana slugs. My dog didnt want to leave this place or Humboldt in general! Cute little porch and was very quiet to read etc. Also included sink and lots of kitchen utensils etc. It was very chill! Ted the host is friendly and makes sure you feel welcome!
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Kat S.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
Emily and Ted's magical cabin offered a gorgeous place to start and end our days and a cozy place to recharge with a full schedule of activities. There were black-tailed deer waiting to greet us when we arrived and over a dozen species of birds to hear and see every morning. The hosts were kind and accommodating but offered plenty of privacy and space to do our own thing. The timberframe architecture and joinery is beautifully done, and we appreciated the solar electricity and propane hot water that made it much easier to travel with a 6 year old. Hope we get to visit again someday!
David L.
3 reviews
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· September 2025
With pets ·
Bayside Cabin
This was my 2nd time at the cabin. We just loved our stay! The bed is so comfy and the cabin was warm and cozy from the wood stove. The flushing toilet and hot shower are a nice touch as well. We like to ride our bikes to get around and the cabin is a perfect spot to be just far enough from the busyness of downtown but close enough to get downtown on bike in 10 minutes. There’s also a store and restaurant in walking distance. We can’t wait to come back!
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Jess E.
4 reviews
What a beautiful spot! It was definitely rustic, but added to the overall charm. I read reviews about the banana slugs beforehand, and they were not wrong about how plentiful they are! But that too was kind of fun. We enjoyed making an indoor fire to keep warm (although it quickly became apparent it was warm enough we didn’t need to do so!) and an outdoor fire for smores. Great little outdoor kitchen, and the location was really nice. We had amazing food the whole time, including at the little breakfast spot within walking distance. So so good!
Drake J.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
Awesome spot. I would definitely reccommend this cute little cabin.
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Tyler M.
3 reviews
Beautiful hidden spot with a cozy atmosphere. One rainy night here gave me enough rest for a lifetime!
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Aj F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Staying in the cabin was lovely - cabin was very toasty with the heater, and the bed was very comfy. A beautiful “glamping” night. They also had some great local recommendations (cafe mokka especially)
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Sarah M.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
With pets ·
Bayside Cabin
I loved camping in this cabin!! It was so cute and had everything we needed! We would recommend to everyone
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Jordan R.
2 reviews
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· August 2025
Everything was great! Was as pictured and described.
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Daysha C.
3 reviews
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Arcata, Humboldt, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Ted And Emily H.
Joined in May 2018Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 6 hours
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