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Redwood Retreat

97%

290 reviews

· Crescent City, Del Norte, California

2 acres hosted by David S.

1 lodging site

· 1 bed · 1 toilet

Near Redwood National Park

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

Best tent sites: Finalist

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 demonstrate to our community, with its long history of forestry, that trees can be commercially valuable 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 our treehouse inside a “cathedral tree”– a circle of trees sprouted from an old-growth stump. Built using specialized parts and tools from world treehouse headquarters in nearby Cave Junction, Oregon, this two-story beauty is accessed via a redwood 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 vertical transfer of belongings and a composting toilet under the lower deck. 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 two 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. The town of Crescent City is six miles south. Here there is dining and entertainment, shopping, a museum, a beautiful crescent-shaped beach with surfing and tide pooling opportunities, the National Park Visitor center, a park with the nation's only beachfront disc golf course and more. The largest coastal lagoon south of Alaska is very close by with a hiking trail that starts less than a mile from the property. A few miles north is the Smith River, the last un-dammed river in California. It's clear, turquoise waters can take your breath away at first sight. Upstream there is the Siskiyou wilderness and Six Rivers National Forest—no mining, agriculture or human development are allowed to disturb the landscape or water. The unique water color comes from the rare serpentine soil. The area also supports the rare, carnivorous pitcher plant (Darlingtonia Californica.)

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97% Recommend369 ratings · 290 reviews

Alex R.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Redwood Cathedral Treehouse

This was an amazing and unique experience. David is an excellent and gracious host. I arrived late and had trouble finding the exact location in the dark, and David promptly came out to meet me and show me the way. The treehouse is visually impressive and spending a night there is great for the soul. Highly recommend this place!

Linda B.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

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Redwood Cathedral Treehouse

This is such a unique experience. So peaceful on the property and up in the treehouse. Pack simple. Listen to the wind in the trees. Escape to heaven in this treehouse.

Lauren C.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

With kids ·

Redwood Cathedral Treehouse

The directions that David sent were great and even easy to follow in the dark and rain :) The sleeping area was cozy (think tent size) and dry, and the amount of animal and rain sounds made it really feel you had stepped away from it all. Instructions for the bathroom use and local directions were easy to find and waterproof. It was so close to the National Park and Crescent City coastline and lighthouse that we had a really enjoyable stay.

Hayley R.

3 reviews

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· September 2024

Redwood Cathedral Treehouse

Lived out my childhood dreams of staying in a tree house in the redwoods. Such a unique and beautiful spot!

Alexandra O.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Redwood Cathedral Treehouse

Beautiful land, all information provided by listing is accurate. Host is responsive and very accommodating.

Rumer M.

2 reviews

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· June 2024

Redwood Cathedral Treehouse

This was such an impressive and sweet find. A wonderful experience and David was very friendly and responsive. His animals were also very sweet and welcoming. A little gem!

Location

Crescent City, Del Norte, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by David S.

Joined in June 2018

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