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SkyDeck Crazy Wave Suite - Cozy Digs, 2nd Fl, Dog / Pet Friendly!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Offices
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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McKinleyville, CA
  • Beau Pre Golf Club
    18 min walk
  • Clam Beach
    5 min drive
  • McKinleyville Totem Pole
    5 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    15 min walk

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About the neighborhood

McKinleyville

Located in McKinleyville, this apartment is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Beau Pre Golf Club and Clam Beach County Park. .This apartment is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from McKinleyville Totem Pole and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Hiller Dog Park.

What's nearby

  • Beau Pre Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Clam Beach County Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • McKinleyville Totem Pole - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 21 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Toni's #1 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Six Rivers Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smug's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SkyDeck Crazy Wave Suite - Cozy Digs, 2nd Fl, Dog / Pet Friendly!

Climb to the Skydeck atop this one-of-a-kind local landmark! Welcome to the Skydeck House, a storybook home “built for fun” by an arts and crafts artisan from local, repurposed natural materials with traditional methods and modern conveniences. The second floor tall windows invite and cheerfully hold the light even on grey days, and includes a separate workspace. Skydeck House is the perfect launchpad to your Humboldt adventures! Dog / Pet friendly!


None needed, though you may see other guests or friends/family of the owner around - we'll always give you your privacy but also, say hi!

This quiet residential neighborhood is located near the Arcata airport but experiences surprisingly little air traffic noise. It is a cozy neighborhood of modern homes with families.

From Skydeck House, you are minutes from:
Highway 101
The Hammond Trail
Arcata Airport
CalPoly Humboldt
Restaurants and Conveniences in Arcata, McKinleyville, and Trinidad
Arcata Community Forest and Trinidad Head

With time to explore you have easy access to the redwood coast from the Historic Benbow Inn all the way up to the Redwood National Park!


For this listing, guests will have the whole second floor to themselves. and

All guests staying at the property may access the yard, the stairs, and of course the SkyDeck!

There is plenty of on-street parking along this corner lot (the driveway is reserved for guests on the 2nd and 3rd Floors, while 1st Floor guests park on the street in front of the front door)

Skydeck House is a perfect place for visitors to CalPoly Humboldt, hikers, surfers, daytrippers, beach bums, LGBTQ travelers, digital nomads, and dog owners to settle in or strike out and explore! Find that unique adventure at the local natural wonders and check out the local history of the area, and even of the house itself!

The Crazy Wave Suite is named for the fun wavey brick hearth that dominates the wall in the main living area, a design element that reflects the playful whimsy of the house! It once hosted a woodburning stove, but the stove was removed by former occupants. The space now has a very cool burl table serving as a focal point for the room.

Here's some stuff we love to do around here:

Clam Beach! (3.2 miles, 6 minutes)
Mad River Beach! (9.3 miles, 17 minutes)
Beau Pre Golf Club (1.2 miles, 3 minutes)
Arcata Community Forest (9.7 miles, 13 minutes)
Trinidad Head (9 miles, 12 minutes)
Sequoia Park & Zoo (16.8 miles, 23 minutes)
Cal Poly Humboldt (7.3 miles, 10 minutes)
Arcata Plaza & Saturday Farmer's Market (7.8 miles, 13 minutes)

Stuff we like to do:
Kayaking!
Horseback riding!
Shopping for cool redwood burls and slabs!
Avenue of the Giants - every single time and it never gets old!
Lady Bird Johnson Grove!
Coffee at Shotz in Rio Dell! (Everything there is good. Everything.)
Swipe Right Cider from the Humboldt Cider Company in Eureka!
Moonstone Crossing wine tasting in Trinidad!
Spying on Elks at the Lagoons!
Axe throwing!
...and of course, morning coffee on the SkyDeck!

Wait, What Am I Looking At?

Yeah, it’s kind of hard to get your mind around it. Visitors intuitively stare a bit, then inevitably walk 360 degrees around the perimeter to take it in. You'll probably spy someone passing by to stop and stare up!

The logic of the place invites curiosity. The layout is intimate and could seem small if not for the mindful intention of the diminished proportions. This is balanced by plentiful and tall windows that make the outside (and the changing light throughout the day) feel like part of the rooms. The natural materials invite every surface to be touched and enjoyed. The rooflines can challenge the eye, and their natural movement inspires contemplation and makes the small footprint feel spacious. The playful chimneys give the home a sense of not taking itself too seriously (it doesn't). The vertical orientation, strange outdoor staircase, and prominent rooftop deck balance the comfort of the interiors by stretching residents a bit out of their comfort zones, displacing both eye body with new visual and spatial experiences. The house looks delightfully unique from itself from every angle and almost like it shouldn't be allowed.

Ok, that’s poetic and all, but tell me about this place!
There are three separate units in the house, each with its own external entrance: the first floor apartment, the second floor apartment, and the studio bedroom in the tower. We rent out all three units and as owners, frequently visit whichever one is open to stay in ourselves. Don't worry, we'll give you your privacy!

Bet sure to climb to the Skydeck in the morning and take a photo of your shadow standing on top of the house as projected below!

Easily accessible from highway 101.

Neighborhood access is primarily by car and there is little foot traffic.

There are Zipcars available in the area (not walkable from the house), as well as Lyft and Uber services.

There is a fast electrical vehicle (EV) charger in downtown Arcata near the central plaza.

If you needed to walk to the airport, you could!

Park in the driveway or on Silverado street (Parking in front of the house is reserved for guests staying on the first floor). There is ample street parking for vehicles that don't fit in the driveway.

Please be quiet in the driveway as it is located near the first floor bedroom.

This unit can often be rented with the 3rd floor Tower Room to expand to accommodating two more guests. If that interests you search SkyDeck House Upper Floors online or use this link:

Extended stays are possible - please message regarding your per diem and desired dates!

No TV, but There is excellent internet for steaming with your devices!

Please supervise children and pets at all times around the staircases and SkyDeck.

Lower floors may hear guest footsteps and voices from upper floors.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ryan & Liz Hammond

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Yard

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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SkyDeck Crazy Wave Suite - Cozy Digs, 2nd Fl, Dog / Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Geoffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a cute quirky house
We loved our stay in the crazy wave suite. Almost everything you need is provided for you. The bed was crazy comfortable I need that bed! We got to see such much of the air show from the sky deck it was awesome. Great water pressure and lots of hot water in the shower. My only recommendation would be to add black out curtains at the kitchen windows it get really bright in the afternoons and quite warm. Book it, you won’t regret it. We were here for our 40th Wedding anniversary.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
A beautiful property, conveniently located.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place & Location
Great location: Near the airport, Eureka, Ocean, and the north Redwoods. It is hushed, and the sunset views are amazing. It's so clean and excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sky Deck Second Floor
Property was beautiful, bed/bedding super comfy with goose down comforters, kitchen fully functional so we were able to prepare nice home cooked meals, conveniently located near a couple of grocery stores as well as the Redwood National Forest and quite a few beaches. Great space, super clean, spacious and comfortable, highly recommend!!!😁
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Unique
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sky Deck. We were visiting family over the holidays and found the rental to be very clean, cozy and welcoming as well as very simple and uniquely furnished. The artistic touches were fun and the sky deck was a nice feature.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryson J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome House
We had an amazing stay in the wave room! Liz was very helpful with any questions or issues and can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cozy castle on a hill
My wife and I spent four nights here while visiting our daughter at Cal Poly Humboldt. It felt like a home away from home and we really enjoyed our time in this cool, comfortable, and funky space. We will definitely look to stay here again when we come back. In the neighborhood that the house is in, you do feel like you're in a castle on the hill and that everyone is looking at you. We didn't mind this, but I could see how some might. It was foggy and chilly for our entire stay, so we didn't make much use of the deck, but it would be a great place to relax on a warm day (though it could use some comfortable chairs up there, perhaps). No major complaints, but a couple of suggestions for the owners: Another lamp in the main living area would be nice. The little table lamp and the overhead lights provide two extreme lighting choices - very dim or very bright. A second lamp could make it just right. The space could also use more seating. When my daughter was over visiting, two of us sat on the lounge chairs, and the third person (usually me) was relegated to a hard dining room table chair. Not ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our visit
Interesting architecture. Very nice for a three night stay. The kitchen is very functional. The bed is comfortable. The hardwood floors and wood doors and trim are handsome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place ... but no TV
This was a charming little house. We enjoyed our stay. But be aware that there is no TV. There is a monitor that is not connected to anything, and there is no remote control to turn it on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We loved the place! It was super cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023