# Jane's Creek Cottage Affordable & Near Cal Poly Humboldt https://www.wander.com/property/janes-creek-cottage-affordable-near-cal-poly-humboldt-726191358234068500 > Luxury vacation rental in Arcata, California ## Property Overview - **Sleeps**: 4 guests - **Bedrooms**: 2 - **Bathrooms**: 1 - **Square Footage**: 1,000 sq ft ## Pricing & Availability - **Next Available**: October 31, 2026 - **Available Days**: 77 days in the next 90 days ## Location - **Address**: Arcata, California, United States - **Coordinates**: 40.887973, -124.081581 - **Timezone**: America/Los_Angeles - **Local Area**: Beautiful destination with local attractions ## Amenities - Bbq area - Patio - Wifi - Bathtub - Shower - Toilet - Tv - Dryer - Hair dryer - Heating - Iron - Bed linens - Bath linens - Washer - Shampoo - Coffee maker - Dishes - Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Fridge - Stove - Toaster - Dining table - Board games - Ironing board ## Dining Recommendations - **Blue Lake Casino Hotel**: Blue Lake Casino Hotel combines boutique comfort with vibrant entertainment and diverse dining, from classic Americana and Asian-inspired dishes to pub fare, cocktails, and live music. - **Renata's Crêperie**: Renata’s Crêperie serves creative sweet and savory crêpes alongside vegan soups, organic salads, and espresso in a lively, artsy setting. It’s a cozy Arcata favorite where colorful décor and passionate cooking make every visit feel special. - **Los Bagels**: Los Bagels blends traditional Jewish bagels with Mexican and California-inspired flavors in a colorful, welcoming café. Enjoy fresh-baked bagels, creative sandwiches, handmade pastries, and locally roasted coffee in a relaxed Humboldt County setting. - **The Pub at The Creamery**: The Pub at The Creamery serves wood-fired pizzas, hearty pub favorites, and creative comfort food in a relaxed, welcoming space. With craft drinks, cozy booths, and a lively indoor-outdoor atmosphere, it’s an inviting spot for casual meals and good company. - **Slice of Humboldt Pie**: Slice of Humboldt Pie is a cozy, laid-back café serving lovingly made sweet and savory pies, hearty pot pies, hand pies, quiche, and fresh salads. With vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, there’s a delicious slice for everyone. - **Redwood Curtain Brewing Company**: Redwood Curtain Brewing Company pairs handcrafted beers with a lively, welcoming taproom, outdoor seating, lawn games, and rotating food trucks—an easygoing Humboldt County hangout for good brews and casual bites. - **Bayside Farmstead Café**: Bayside Farmstead Café serves seasonal, farm-to-table breakfast and lunch in a cozy, welcoming neighborhood setting. Enjoy scratch-made dishes, artisanal pastries, local coffee, and a charming garden patio atmosphere. ## Activities & Attractions - **Arcata Community Forest**: Wander beneath towering redwoods along scenic trails through Arcata’s beloved community forest. With options for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and families, it’s a peaceful outdoor escape for every kind of nature lover. - **Arcata Bird Sanctuary**: Explore peaceful wetlands, easy walking trails, and abundant birdlife at Arcata Bird Sanctuary, a Pacific Flyway haven perfect for birdwatchers, nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a scenic escape along Humboldt Bay. - **Humboldt Coastal Nature Center**: Explore coastal dunes, wetlands, and native habitats at this welcoming gateway to over 1,000 acres of Humboldt Bay lands. With scenic trails, hands-on exhibits, and conservation activities, it’s perfect for families, nature lovers, hikers, and curious learners of all ages. - **Manila Dunes**: Explore sweeping coastal dunes, sandy trails, and uncrowded Pacific beaches at Manila Dunes—a peaceful playground for hikers, nature lovers, birdwatchers, families, and anyone seeking spectacular sunsets and wildlife. - **Arcata Plaza**: Arcata Plaza is a lively town square where historic charm meets local culture, with farmers’ markets, festivals, cafés, shops, and plenty of space to relax. It’s perfect for foodies, art lovers, families, and anyone wanting to experience Arcata’s community spirit. - **Mad River Beach County Park**: Discover expansive sandy shores, scenic dunes, and calm Mad River access at this peaceful coastal park. It’s ideal for beachcombers, paddlers, anglers, families, and anyone seeking wildlife, fresh air, and a quieter beach day. - **Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center**: Discover the Arcata Marsh through interactive exhibits, wildlife spotting, and easy nature walks. It’s a rewarding stop for birders, families, and anyone curious about local ecology and innovative wastewater treatment. - **Ma-le'l Dunes North Unit**: Explore peaceful coastal dunes, forest trails, salt marshes, and wildlife-rich habitats at Ma-le’l Dunes North Unit. This pedestrian-only preserve is perfect for hikers, birdwatchers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking scenic views and a quiet wilderness experience. ## Local Services - **Safeway**: Safeway offers fresh produce, chef-prepared meals, premium cheeses, specialty deli foods, and an extensive selection of gourmet, organic, plant-based, and gluten-free options—all in one convenient neighborhood grocery store. - **CVS**: CVS offers convenient everyday essentials, from pantry staples and snacks to frozen meals, candy, and health-conscious options for quick shopping on the go. - **Chevron**: Chevron offers convenient grab-and-go favorites, including hot sandwiches, taquitos, premium hot dogs, fresh donuts, coffee, cold drinks, snacks, and everyday essentials for life on the go. - **Dollar Tree**: Dollar Tree offers budget-friendly groceries, snacks, candy, and pantry staples alongside seasonal finds, party supplies, crafts, and household essentials. Its rotating selection of trusted brands and unexpected treasures makes every visit a fun bargain hunt. - **Chevron**: Chevron is your convenient stop for hot, fresh bites, Mile One coffee, ice-cold drinks, snacks, candy, beer, and wine. Grab everything from taquitos and sandwiches to premium jerky and fresh donuts for the road. - **Wildberries Marketplace**: Wildberries Marketplace offers organic, natural, and local groceries alongside fresh produce, bulk goods, ready-to-eat meals, a juice bar, bakery, and specialty wine and spirits. - **Murphy's Markets**: Murphy’s Markets offers fresh local produce, premium meats, gourmet cheeses, prepared foods, and specialty finds like raw honey, artisan candles, and unique regional products. - **North Coast Co-op - Arcata**: North Coast Co-op offers organic produce, locally sourced meats and cheeses, specialty groceries, and delicious deli fare, plus smoothies, juices, espresso, and kombucha on tap. - **Murphy's Markets**: Murphy’s Markets combines fresh local produce, premium meats, seafood, bakery goods, and deli favorites with standout finds like gourmet cheeses, vegan and gluten-free options, local honey, and craft beverages. - **Ray's Food Place**: Ray’s Food Place offers fresh-cut meats, organic produce, bulk foods, local wines, Northwest microbrews, and freshly baked goods alongside convenient deli favorites like rotisserie chicken, sandwiches, and party trays. ## Additional Information - **Shipping to**:

Shipping Items to the House
Can I ship some gear to the house before my stay? Absolutely! However, please note that deliveries are at your own discretion; Wander will not be held liable for lost, stolen, or tampered items or packages.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that delivery will fall during your stay dates in order to prevent disturbing the guests at the house before and after your trip. Should your package arrive on a day that doesn’t fall during your trip, a $50 fee will be charged for our runner's fee.


Need Something at the Home?
If there is anything you want in your Wander Home that you can’t find, simply let Concierge know so they can help out (no need to buy anything). You may contact them through the app or by texting +1-737-377-3205.

- **Occupancy notice**:

This home follows a strict maximum occupancy rule. Please make sure that the total number of guests accompanying you (including both children and adults) doesn't exceed the indicated maximum occupancy above to avoid cancellation of your stay and additional fees.

- **No smoking**:

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

## Guest Services - **24/7 Concierge**: Available through the Wander app - **Housekeeping**: Professional cleaning service - **Maintenance**: On-call support for any issues - **Local Recommendations**: Dining, activities, and experiences ## Property Details - **Property ID**: 726191358234068500 - **Hero Image**: https://assets.wander.com/726191778209727629/fullres.webp --- *Last modified: 2026-10-30*