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Redwood Retreat

Hosted by Yarrow · Crescent City, California

4 guests max · 1 bed · 1 toilet

97%

306 reviews

Near Redwood National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Jedediah Smith Visitor Center.

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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Best treehouses: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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We acquired the property in 2015, out-competing a logger who wanted to cut the grove for timber. We want the redwood grove to show the value of trees preserved in their natural state. You are helping us do that by staying in our woods!Halfway back in a 100-year-old grove of redwood trees stands the Redwood Cathedral Treehouse inside a “cathedral tree”– a circle of trees sprouted from an old-growth stump. Built using treehouse attachment bolts, this two-story platform is accessed via a redwood and madrone spiral staircase leading to the first deck. Constructed from salvaged, old-growth redwood from the local mill, it blends in perfectly with the surrounding forest. There you'll find a redwood slab table under a chandelier. A steel spiral staircase takes you to the upper deck, 22’ above the forest floor. Nestled among the branches, this large space features two cantilevered wings supported by cables. The first has a 12’ bar table atop decoratively etched tempered glass panels from which to overlook the grove, The other wing features an 8’ geodesic dome for reclining and relaxing. The dome has a storage compartment, two full-length pads and two opening windows. Bring your sleeping bags. You’ll find a swing for your inner child, a dumbwaiter for easy movement of belongings and a composting toilet and simple sink under the lower deck. The tree house provides space for two guests. For parties over 2 guests, an additional tent platform and picnic table can be added on for extra sleeping space. Because our neighbors have a rooster and other farm animals, you may hear crowing in the early hours. Inside the dome you will find disposable earplugs if this proves to be a problem for you. We are located on 1.25 acres approximately six miles north of Crescent City, California, halfway between Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California—a comfortable day's drive (350 miles) from each city. We are three miles from the old growth redwoods at Jedidiah Smith State Park, part of the Redwoods National Park jointly managed by the state and federal governments. The tallest coastal redwoods in the world are within 10 miles of us. Two miles separate us from the ocean as the crow flies, about four miles by road. The nearest beach is Tolowa Dunes State Park where you are likely to see elk herds and porcupines. The beach is lightly used and on a weekday morning you can walk for miles north or south without seeing another person, though you are likely to see seals staring at you from the surf.

What to expect

Short walk to site

Parking isn't available at the site. You will park a short distance away and walk to the site (1-5 mins)

Treehouse

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Toilet available

Composting toilet

No campfires

No pets

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin

Picnic table present

Redwood slab table on first deck of the tree house.

No showers

small sink under first deck of treehouse

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Early or late check-in may be available

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

Late check-out may be available

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 9 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Lodging

1 site

High demand

Redwood Cathedral Treehouse

97%

(295)

Treehouse · Sleeps 4 · 1 bed · 1 toilet

Halfway back in a 100-year-old grove of redwood trees stands the Redwood Cathedral Treehouse inside a “cathedral tree”– a circle of trees sprouted from an old-growth stump. Built using treehouse attachment bolts, this two-story platform is accessed via a redwood and madrone spiral staircase leading to the first deck. Constructed from salvaged, old-growth redwood from the local mill, it blends in perfectly with the surrounding forest. There you'll find a redwood slab table under a chandelier. A steel spiral staircase takes you to the upper deck, 22’ above the forest floor. Nestled among the branches, this large space features two cantilevered wings supported by cables. The first has a 12’ bar table atop decoratively etched tempered glass panels from which to overlook the grove, The other wing features an 8’ geodesic dome for reclining and relaxing. The dome has a storage compartment, two full-length pads and two opening windows. Bring your sleeping bags. You’ll find a swing for your inner child, a dumbwaiter for easy movement of belongings and a composting toilet and simple sink under the lower deck. The tree house provides space for two guests. For parties over 2 guests, an additional tent platform and picnic table can be added on for extra sleeping space. Because our neighbors have a rooster and other farm animals, you may hear crowing in the early hours. Inside the dome you will find disposable earplugs if this proves to be a problem for you. We are located on 1.25 acres approximately six miles north of Crescent City, California, halfway between Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California—a comfortable day's drive (350 miles) from each city. We are three miles from the old growth redwoods at Jedidiah Smith State Park, part of the Redwoods National Park jointly managed by the state and federal governments. The tallest coastal redwoods in the world are within 10 miles of us. Two miles separate us from the ocean as the crow flies, about four miles by road. The nearest beach is Tolowa Dunes State Park where you are likely to see elk herds and porcupines. The beach is lightly used and on a weekday morning you can walk for miles north or south without seeing another person, though you are likely to see seals staring at you from the surf.

Short walk to site

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

No showers

Reviews

97% Recommend390 ratings · 306 reviews

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