SPRING Discount- plus 1Pet stays free if booked April!
Redwood State parks , this 2 bed private ground-floor guest cottage. Peaceful & private, own entrance below the main house. homestead setting surrounded nature, explore the Redwoods, parks or coast, with dark starry nights & recharge. Luxury soaking tub, full kitchen , with large microwave (NO OVEN ), stone-walled flower garden, and forest views & dramatic canyon views from garden.
fenced meadow for dogs, No TV fast Wifi
The space
Welcome to The Redwood Castle! #Fast WIFI work friendly , weekly & monthly winter discounts!!
Once a charming 1938 café, bar, and motel, we have lovingly transformed this historic roadhouse into a unique three-bedroom house and a private two-bedroom guest apartment available for short-term stays. 🐩dog and kid friendly
Key Features:
Modern Comforts: Our apartment boasts a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, a microwave (no oven), and comfortable beds with 100% cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soaking tub and direct access to a tranquil stone-walled garden, perfect for relaxation.
Convenient Amenities: An electric car charger is just 1/4 mile away. For dining options, The Peg House serves delicious food until dusk and Redwood River Retreat english pub serves great food both only minutes north on Highway 101. A small grocery store is just 1 mile away in downtown Leggett.
Pet-Friendly: We welcome friendly dogs, under 75% also well-behaved large dogs may be accommodated upon request. Please note that any damage caused by pets will incur a fee.
Sustainable Design: Our apartment stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter, thanks to its eco-friendly design. Guests can explore the gardens of beautiful flowers and fruit trees and stunning cliff views.
Location: We're just half a mile from Old Growth Redwood ls at the Drive Thru Tree Park, 1 mile from the eel river swimming holes and 3 miles from Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area (amazing swimming too), 12 miles from Richardson Grove park (giant redwoods and the eel river) making The Redwood Castle the perfect gateway to California's famous redwood belt.
Disconnect and Unwind: Or Enjoy fast WiFi but no TV, allowing you to truly disconnect from the everyday hustle and bustle.
We offer self-check-in, but we can meet guests upon arrival (greeting required for guests with dogs) for a brief orientation to ensure your stay is comfortable.. Our apartment is ideal for 2-4 guests and is fully licensed as a short-term rental by the county of Mendocino, CA.
Important Notes:
Smoking is allowed in outdoor safe areas
The area behind the apartment is NOT fully fenced; the meadow opposite the wooden entrance gate IS fully fenced.
No wet wipes ever !!!!!! as they will clog our pipes we are on a septic.
Please drive 5 miles per hour on our road.
Book your stay at The Redwood Castle today and experience the beauty and tranquility of the Redwood region!i,
# Redwood castle_retreat . .
The local Peg house got voted best Burger in California
“The Peg House is a rustic general store, deli, and grill nestled along Highway 101 in Leggett, surrounded by redwoods and near the Eel River. It’s built in a historic post-and-beam redwood structure held together with wooden pegs—hence the name.
The burger menu here is a huge draw for travelers, who indulge in menu items like the grass-fed beef burger, a Salmon Burger, Big Foot Burger, Sunset Burger, Ortega Burger, Aloha Burger, Wildwest Burger, plus vegetarian and vegan options. The Peg House is well known for unique burger combos, such as the Apricot Brie Burger, and a nominator recommended "Lost Coast Burger" (thanks, Diana D., for the tip”
Redwood parks & stops within ~25 miles of Leggett1. Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
Distance: ~1 mile south of Leggett
Type: Medium-sized state park (easy access redwoods + river)
Entrance / access:
Directly off US-101
Main entrance is clearly signed; campground entrances on both sides of highway
Parking:
Day use parking fee typically required (California State Park fee area
One of the easiest “walk into redwoods instantly” parks
Flat trails, dense groves, river access
2. Drive-Thru Tree Park Leggett
Open
Distance: ~1/2 mile miles north
Type: Private attraction (drive-through + small grove)
Entrance / access:
Turn off US-101 onto Drive Thru Tree Rd
Short dirt road leads into grove
Parking:
Paid entry (~$10-15 per car)
What it’s like:
Famous Chandelier Tree you can drive through
Short walking paths + gift shop
More of a roadside attraction than a hike
3. Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Distance: ~5 miles north
Type: Small protected old-growth grove
Entrance / access:
Right off US-101
Pullout parking area directly along highway
Parking:
Free roadside parking
What it’s like:
Quiet, uncrowded grove
Flat, short informal trails
One of the best “hidden gem” stops
4. Frank and Bess Smithe Grove
(inside Smithe Reserve but worth listing separately)
Distance: ~5 miles north
Type: Very small scenic grove / stop
Entrance / access:
Immediate roadside pullout on US-101
You step directly into the grove, amazing swimming hole !!!!
Parking:
Free
What it’s like:
Quick 5–15 minute stop
Includes a walk-through hollow tree
Extremely easy access
5. Richardson Grove State Park
Distance: ~12 miles north (near Garberville)
Type: Large state park (classic roadside redwoods)
Entrance / access:
Multiple entrances directly off US-101
Main entrance near campground and visitor areas
Parking:
Day-use fee usually required in main areas
Some free pullouts along highway groves
What it’s like:
Massive redwoods lining the highway
Easy flat trails + picnic areas
One of the most scenic stretches of 101
6. Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Distance: ~25 miles north (southern section)
Type: Major redwood park (world-class)
Entrance / access:
Access via Avenue of the Giants (parallel to US-101)
Multiple signed entrances (Weott, Myers Flat, etc.)
Parking:
Many free roadside pullouts
Some trailheads / day-use areas may require fee
What it’s like:
Largest old-growth redwood forest in the world
Famous areas:
Founders Grove
Rockefeller Forest
Easy walking loops + endless stops
7. Redwood National and State Parks (southern edge only within range)
National park
Distance: ~25 miles edge (overlaps with Humboldt Redwoods area in practice)
Type: National + state system
Entrance / access:
No single gate — accessed via US-101 and Avenue of the Giants corridors
Parking:
Mostly free general access (no standard entrance gate fee)
What it’s like:
Massive protected region with old-growth redwoods
You can drive through without realizing it!
Guest access
large garden is open to guests but road down hill past green gate is not our property so not open to guests or drive down thanks
Meadow is fully fenced but behind house is not fully fenced so leash only in yard , but the meadow is good for dogs to have off leash fun
Other things to note
We have no TV ‘s in the guest cottage but we do have good internet and good books if your interested in slowing down and taking a real break!!!
NO OVEN it is disconnect
NOTE: DO NOT USE WET WIPES IN OUR BATHROOMS WE ARE ON A SEPTIC IT WILL CAUSE A BACK UP AND COST OVER $800 to get pumped
no crypto-mining” and “no electric vehicle charging their is a charging station across road.
Some Cell phone companies signal are weak , some are good like Tmobile . we cant control that. we have wifi u can use that if u have a weak cell service.
We have a full kitchen but no oven use , a microwave is in the kitchen . Only 4 people maximum can stay in the apartment
we do not allow parties but guest can relax and enjoy the indoor and outdoor space , we do not allow extra visitors with out permission, no fires u less we arrange a camp fire at an extra wood fee cost.
We allow nice well behaved dogs please reach out to us about this, no smoking of any kind inside, 420 Smoking is allowed in outdoors also
Their are a few steps and parking is 60 feet from apartment if you need help with luggage let us know. The area out side apartment is not fully fenced for dogs , only the meadow area is fully fenced (our dog park) so don’t just let a dog out of apartment unleashed, you have to manage any dogs staying, NO leaving dogs unattended, unless we have a dog sitting arrangement
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