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Lost Coast

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12 reviews

· Petrolia, Humboldt, California

11 acres hosted by Dana B.

3 lodging sites

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Welcome to The Lost Coast in Petrolia, CA- WE HAVE THREE SITES-The Garden Cabin, The Abalone RV, and just added The Milk Shed! Discover your peaceful retreat nestled just 4 miles from the pristine Lost Coast of California. Situated in the remote and unspoiled wilderness of the National King Range, this area boasts 35 miles of undeveloped coastline and the renowned Lost Coast Trail, perfect for hiking and enjoying the serene beachfront. Surrounded by abundant wildlife, mountain lion, black bear, coyote, raccoon, skunk, and natural beauty, The Lost Coast offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're seeking solitude in nature or adventurous exploration along the rugged coastline, this remote area provides endless opportunities for relaxation and adventure. Nearby amenities include a quaint Sunday morning cafe, a small store, volunteer fire department, no hospital, and a post office. There is WiFi, limited cell service, so this terrain is rugged, remote, and pristine. Due to the surroundings, there is a standard release form for our guests to sign. Come experience the tranquility and beauty of the Lost Coast at the Garden Cabin – it truly is heaven on earth.

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The Garden Cabin

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Cabin · Sleeps 2

Welcome! Here on The Lost Coast, one has the ability to find ‘Peace in the Quiet.’ On the road to tranquillity, it can be challenging. Driving from the north, before you reach the last hour on the Wildcat Road FUEL UP at FORTUNA OR FERNBRIDGE⛽️ the gas station in Petrolia may be empty. Once on Wildcat Road, you have one hour before arrival. Drive during sunlight hours. A 30 mile twisty, curvy, bumpy road that any car can drive-no big 35’ motor homes, where occasional 5mph hairpin turns are critical. The beauty is breathtaking when you reach the vast undeveloped pristine California coastline that brings tears to ones eyes. If you are driving from the south, fuel up in Garberville. We are REMOTE. Due to living in this wilderness, there are ticks, poison oak, deer, raccoons, coyote, cougars, and black bears. To protect our organic garden, we have three dogs-2 large Great Pyrenees and a cattle dog. They successfully keep all the wild animals away from the property. Because they are ‘working dogs’ DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG. We are a ‘safety first’ environment and will have ‘walkie talkies’ for you to communicate with us for any emergency, questions, or concerns. We only have a volunteer fire department for an emergency. The cell phone coverage is limited at best, and you will have a ‘Wi-Fi’ in the cabin. You may consider bringing that book you wanted to read, color, sing, write a letter, and take in the peace and quiet.☮️ There are outdoor fire restrictions thus no campfires allowed, sorry. The Garden Cabin is designed for two people and is simple, cute, made with love, and efficient. 💚Your cabin has a full sized comfortable bed, an outdoor undercover sink, portable heater, electricity, an outdoor bathtub and shower overlooking the hillside with a tin privacy screen and curtains. There is also a refrigerator, electric hot water kettle for tea or coffee, and no stove or cook top. We are a successful retired couple that have the opportunity to live as ‘green homesteaders’ and can share this rare lifestyle with others. We offer the cabin from Friday through Monday. Sunday the Community Center offers a nice breakfast/lunch which is another option to consider, no reservations necessary.🍳 The beach is an unspoiled divine coastline for 35 miles. 🌊This is the King Range National Conservation Area and too rugged for highway building. Hence, the remote region has been given the title, ‘The Lost Coast.’ Beach combing 🐚hike on The Lost Coast Trail, or just sit and watch the waves-it cleanses the heart and purifies the mind. We will give you suggestions on where to explore. We have ‘The Madrone Room’ where we deposit our fertilizer to make the compost for the garden-yes, a compost toilet 💩that is clean, and the best view of a forest with a meandering creek! We also provide a convenient toilet seat ‘pee bucket’ for the gals. Safety wise, our property has gopher holes, so bring proper shoes and clothing. We have your basic first aid bandages for minor injuries, but our location is 90 minutes away from the nearest hospital, so we have a standard ‘release form’ for you to sign upon your arrival. The Lost Coast is nature at its finest. Bring any food and provisions you’re comfortable eating, no smoking inside, bring a flashlight, 🔦and please pack out any trash (we don’t have curbside trash pickup) we will keep the compost for the garden. 🪴 We look forward to sharing our home with you. With kind regards, Dana & Dan

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Abalone RV

Booked 3 times

Vintage trailer · Sleeps 2

Experience a step back in time in this renovated 1958 RV! Located on 11 acres, 4 miles from the beach and 17 miles from the Redwood forest. To access the beach, or river, one must drive a few miles. We have a fun target golf course, frisbee, fresh sourdough bread to order, and offer a tour of our organic garden. The drive in from either direction is a twisty road, so enter our address to the GPS before you go, we are in a ‘No Service’ cell phone location. Enjoy the drive and see you soon!

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Milk Shed

Booked 3 times

Van/bus · Sleeps 2

The Milk Shed is a covered enclosure with comfortable seating, kitchen sink with clean well water, grill, tea kettle, utensils, and you sleep in ‘Cecil’ the 1968 VW Bus that has been renovated to accommodate 2 guests. You have your private outdoor shower, the Moo Room (compost toilet) and complete privacy. There is no electricity, but solar light strings illuminate the buildings, and propane for heated water and grill for cooking. The Lost Coast beach is a 4 mile drive, and the Rockefeller Redwood old growth grove is an hour away, it’s a beautiful place with comfortable accommodations.

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Reviews

100% Recommend15 ratings · 12 reviews

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· May 2025

The Garden Cabin

Excellent hospitality and amazing views. I live within a couple hours drive and would happily visit again. Dana is a very warm host.

Ryan M.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

The Garden Cabin

What a beautiful garden cabin in a beautiful place!!! I felt so much peace there. The cabin was clean, the bed SO comfy, the thoughtful touches incredible, the outdoor tub so fun, the most beautiful view from the compost toilet ever, and the kindest host. Lovely lovely lovely all around

Raffelina G.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Great Place to Rest

The Garden Cabin

This was a great and restorative place to stay. It was beautiful, clean, quiet, and the hosts were kind. It is close to a beautiful beach and the land itself is beautiful. Birds are chirping everywhere and gentle fog covers the trees. We bought bread from Dan and Dana and it was so good!! What a lovely place :)

Grace B.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Cozy elaxing

The Garden Cabin

Everything was perfect. It was exactly what we were looking for and much more. Dana and Dan are incredibly generous and the kindest people. They are wonderful to talk with and if you get the chance to play some golf on Dana’s golf course she made, you will be so glad! (She’s a golf pro! Like literally!) Most beautiful garden I’ve ever saw, peaceful serene views, cozy cabin, just the best. We can’t wait to come back!

Bella C.

4 reviews

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· September 2024

The Garden Cabin

This was a special place indeed. The cabin is SO well appointed. It was so thoughtfully designed and appointed. We ate our sourdough boule the first day of our LCT hike. The produce from the garden was delicious. The host was delightful.

Marcie H.

3 reviews

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· September 2024

Pure heaven

The Garden Cabin

What a gem. Dana, the host, is so lovely, warm, and informative. The land itself is pure magic. The bed is cozy, the outdoor clawfoot bathtub with that view??!! I loved every minute. The garden is stunning too. Dana is a very gracious host and very LGBTQ friendly. I can't wait to come back.

Clare V.

6 reviews

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· August 2024

The Garden Cabin

Dana’s space is so beautiful! I had such a lovely stay, enjoying the quiet and the coziness. Thank you so much!

Fiona R.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

The Garden Cabin

Peaceful getaway

Camryn I.

3 reviews

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· August 2024

Beautiful land, wonderful hosts!

The Garden Cabin

Dana was such a generous host and the cabin was delightful, charming and cozy. We had a wonderful evening. Thoughtful touches, lovely outdoor bath and shower, and incredible views! We loved meeting Dana and Dan and seeing their incredible land, fruit trees, and garden! Thank you for such a great stay!

David G.

5 reviews

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· July 2024

The Garden Cabin

Great spot, more spacious than the pictures make it seem. Really friendly host, amazing views.

Georgianna B.

2 reviews

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· May 2024

Out of this World!

The Garden Cabin

I felt like I was in another world or country. Our stay at the Garden Cabin was so peaceful and relaxing. I enjoyed just being surrounded by nature. There was a perfect two person lawn chair where I was able to work and listen to the birds sing. Dana is the best host you could ask for. The garden cabin was equipped with everything: a bed, a fridge, a kettle for hot water, electricity, a fan and space heater and even Wifi. We had an outdoor shower and even a bath tub. You could sit in the tub and watch the sun set or the stars sparkle above you. When we arrived on the property, Dana gave us a whole tour including the other two sites she is adding campers to. We look forward to coming back! She is putting in a 9 hole golf course. Although it isn't completed yet, one could still enjoy playing target golf. Dana made us homemade sourdough bread that was divine. I will be coming back just for that bread alone. One aspect that makes Petrolia so unique is that it is remote. Petrolia lies just about 25 miles east of the Medicino Triple Junction, where three tectonic plates meet. It is difficult to upkeep property in areas of high seismic activity, but that just adds to the allure of the location. This can cause the roads leading in and out of Petorlia to be rough so prepare for a long drive, but the views are stunning and well worth the effort.

Mackenzie S.

2 reviews

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· April 2024

Perfect getaway!

The Garden Cabin

The garden cabin was absolutely spectacular! Dana was so welcoming and made us feel right at home. We arrived and were blown away by the amazing view, the calm surroundings, and of course the beautiful cozy cabin. The cabin couldn’t have been more perfect and we wished we had booked it for more than one night. Thank you so much Dana and we hope to visit again!!

Jennifer E.

3 reviews

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