Black Cat Alley Hideaway

Entire rental unit in Arcata, California

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Bob
  1. Superhost
  2. 15 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Arcata, near Redwood Park

Redwood Park is about a 5-min walk, and Arcata Plaza is about a 10-min walk for dining and shops.

Free private parking included

A dedicated parking spot right at the studio, a real plus where street parking requires a permit.

Bob and Amy are beloved hosts

Many guests return and praise Bob and Amy for their warmth, local tips, and personal welcome.
The space
Relax, unwind in the peaceful Pacific Northwest. Cozy sun-filled studio apartment located in Arcata a block from Humboldt State University, and just three blocks from vibrant downtown Arcata, an interesting university town with gourmet restaurants, cafés and eclectic little shops nestled between Humboldt Bay and the redwoods.
The studio apartment easily accommodates three with a comfy queen bed and full size futon.The futon is perfect for one adult or two children. Fully equipped kitchen if you want to cook for yourself. Furnished with a beautiful mix of antiques and unusual flea market treasures, oriental rugs, original artwork. Parking on the alley, private entrance, access to the lovely, private flower-filled garden.
Arcata's Redwood Park has extensive trails through the big trees a short walk away, just a few blocks from the apartment. Ocean beaches are a ten-minute drive.
Cable TV, dvds old school vinyl record player and records, Ethernet Internet connection.
No minimum stay, no cleaning or service fees. Smoking is allowed, but only in the garden. Sorry, no pets of any kind, no exceptions. Maximum three people, no exceptions.Maximum stay is two weeks.
Your hosts: Bob and Amy

Guest access
Amy’s lovely garden.

Other things to note
Our studio cannot accommodate more than three people (two adults and one child, or one adult, two children), no exceptions. This is a more comfortable fit for the size of the studio and the futon.

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi – 15 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
TV with standard cable

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 884 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 94% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Arcata, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Our place is situated a block away from Cal Poly Humboldt and a short walk from Arcata’s Redwood Park with big trees and a kids’ playground. Downtown and Northtown are within walking distance with various restaurants, bars, dancing and movie theaters, along with all sorts of shopping possibilities. Beaches and Sue-Meg State Park are a short drive and Redwood National Park is well within reach, where you’ll find Fern Canyon, where portions of Jurassic Park and the Star Wars series were filmed. Various maps and guides are in the apartment or ask your hosts for help. They are happy to act as concierges for your adventures.

Meet your host

Superhost
884 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
15 years of hosting
Born in the 50s
Where I went to school: Humboldt State College, aka Cal Poly Hum
We run the Black Cat Alley Hideaway, an Airbnb in Arcata, Humboldt County, Calif. Bob is photographer and writes about music and culture for a local newspaper. Amy is a painter and taught art in the schools. She loves working in her garden.

Bob is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Amy

Host details

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Responds within an hour
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