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River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101558 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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Crescent City, CA
  • Popular LocationJedediah Smith Redwoods State Park17 min drive
  • Popular LocationRedwood Heritage State Wilderness17 min drive
  • Popular LocationPebble Beach23 min drive
  • AirportCrescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County)23 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

If you’re looking for a house on the river! This is it!
David A.
Feb 24, 2024

About this property

Entire place

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

River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination

River's Bend is a 3 bedroom, two full bath home surrounded by large beautiful redwood trees. There is a large deck around the house and a lower deck located right by the Smith River.

After a day of swimming, fishing, kayaking, rowing, biking, hiking or exploring, you can return to the house to relax for a BBQ, roast marshmallows or just enjoy the river view only 30 feet from the deck. The large living room and fully equipped kitchen have large windows to enable you to cook indoors or outdoors while taking in the beautiful view including the flowing river. With 1 bedroom and a full bath downstairs, it is easy to get a restful night sleep. The two additional bedrooms and a full bath located upstairs provide an abundance of sleeping space for everyone and a great view of the redwoods that surround the property. Its best features are the surrounding redwood trees, close proximity to the river and its very own waterfall.

By the way, if River's Bend is booked for your desired time we have just opened up two more vacation rentals in Crescent City by the lighthouse. Check us out! Lighthouse Point is VRBO #2897216. This is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath house that sleeps 8 in beds. Cottage by the Sea is VRBO #2923254. This is a very cozy studio with a full bathroom and kitchen. Both houses are a very short walk to the beach.

Property manager

Dave Powell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,558 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed
Note from host: Absolutely no exceptions!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Bring your swimming suits and fishing poles!

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
Note from host: Maximum occupants is 16 people at any one time.
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

River's Bend Your Ultimate River Destination House Crescent City
River's Bend Your Ultimate River Destination House
River's Bend Your Ultimate River Destination House Crescent City
River's Bend Your Ultimate River Destination Crescent City
River's Bend Your Ultimate River Destination
River's Bend - Your Ultimate River Destination Crescent City
River's Bend - Your Ultimate River Destination Crescent City
River's Bend Your Ultimate River Destination House

About the neighborhood

Crescent City

Located in Crescent City, this vacation home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Redwood National and State Parks and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - 17 min drive
  • Redwood Heritage State Wilderness - 17 min drive
  • Beachfront Park - 21 min drive
  • Crescent City Harbor - 22 min drive
  • Pebble Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Java Hut Express - 19 min drive
  • Hiouchi Cafe - 19 min drive
  • Subway - 19 min drive
  • Bank Tavern - 14 min drive
  • Bed and Bread Hiouchi - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River's Bend - Your ultimate River Destination located?

This family-friendly Crescent City vacation home is located by the sea, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Smith River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tolowa Dunes State Park and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. South Fork of the Smith River and Florence Keller Regional Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 332 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 332 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 332 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 332 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 332 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would recommend staying here
Perfect place & location with tons of supplies!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic getaway in Redwoods
Loved the remote yet convenient property. Great place to come back and peacefully relax after a day of hiking. Would love to rent again from both owners and the house itself in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on the river
This was a beautiful location just outside of town, right on the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
It was a fun place to stay for a large group. We really enjoyed the view and the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the river view!
Cold and rainy on this trip, could not ask for a better spot on the river. Only complaint we had was the hot tub was dirty. We were really looking forward to spending our time in the tub, but not this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great short stay
Great view, wonderful area! We’ll definitely be back this summer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
If you’re looking for a house on the river! This is it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rivers Bend
Loved the property and the stay. Everything was clean and well appointed. I will book again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smith River trip
Great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
River House Birthday Weekend
Even in the winter, it was a magical stay to watch the water in the river rage, over coffee or from the hot tub. This is also, by far, the best well stocked vacation house we have ever visited. Wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rivers bend
Just a great place to stay! The house is comfy and has everything you need, more in the kitchen than any of the other VRBOs I’ve stayed in. River is as advertised, beautiful and clear. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family redwoods
This property was in an excellent location for our family to explore the redwoods and the near by ocean towns. The setting on the river was beautiful and we enjoyed all the amenities, such as kayaking and games. The house could use a little updating, but still a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celestine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest Relaxation and Rejuvenation
A Perfect Place to be active and energetic or simply layed back and nourished by the beauty of this River Valley. I loved that my 26 year old granddaughter wanted to come hang out with 70 year old women at the River. I hope to return with the same gals.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smith river dream
It was a wonderful stay and had everything you would want or need for a wonderful trip close to the redwoods and smith river. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jon W.

Beautiful Stretch of the Smith
Rivers Bend Lodge is situated in a nice, safe neighborhood on a beautiful stretch of the Smith River. It is easily accessible from Crescent City and a good launching point to access various parts of this gorgeous watershed. The location of the lodge is quite impressive, and I really enjoyed the ability to walk down to the river, or sit in the hot tub, and watch the wildlife (bald eagles, osprey, otters, unidentified bird species, etc.).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Reunion
So many things to do …swimming, agate hunting on three different beaches… enjoying walking the trails in the redwoods…enjoyed playing corn hole..!’
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Our 3rd trip to rivers bend. We love it so much here. Our kids had a great time! We’ll be back !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

PATRICIA T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
I rented 2 homes 4 houses apart for a family vacation, for 7 nights. The house was beyond beautiful and clean. The jacuzzi was fabulous! Dave the owner was beyond fabulous and helpful. The next door neighbor on the other hand is a pervert, bothering us daily, was snooping and sneaking around the property, at night and his wife screaming for him to get out and come back home, to hurry, hurry. The next day we had no hot water, Dave was a total sweetheart helping us out, I honestly feel that the pervert neighbor turned the tank valve off causing no hot water, and Dave having to call a plumber the day before 4th of July, everyday the neighbor was a problem bothering us, sneaking behind trees in his yard watching my daughter model in the jacuzzi, he blamed us for putting toys on his steps leading to the river, on and on, It was something. My sister and I work in a mental health facility, nursing ward, and don’t want to be bothered while we’re on vacation, a quick hello is fine but this was 6 days of vacation hell. We were also told that our music was too loud and the neighbor was complaining at 6:00 p.m. TOTAL NEIGHBOR NIGHTMARE! For 6 nights out of 7. I again can’t stress enough how much Dave helped us but I shouldn’t have had to call him almost every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a great stay at David's property. It is a beautiful setting on the river. We enjoyed the kayaks and hot tub. The house was super comfortable for our party of 6.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Pam T.

Unsafe leaky kayaks with creepy security cameras
Beautiful clean house, the part you rent at least. 2 out of the 3 kayaks took on water and nearly ended up af the bottom of the river. The kayaks where one of the main reasons we stayed there. Completely unsafe amd have had previously been repaired not correctly. Security cameras, nof just 1 but a 2nd one pointing at the hot tub, I felt like my privacy was violated. That's not what I paid for. There's a deck on the trail by the waterfall, if you can find the trail, was SUPER unsafe and rotten we couldn't walk on. When I responded to the owner to express my concerns I received zero feedback. So spend your money elsewhere until they fix the safety issues. My 6yr could have drowned. Thank you for putting us in danger multiple times. They should not be allowed to advertise all these great extras unless they actually worked. Maybe 10 yrs ago.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn T.

RiverBend
Setting is breathtaking. The Smith River is so beautiful. We were all able to enjoy this location. (Updated cookware would be nice.)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mystical wonderland
Wow! This place is literally like a dream! So gorgeous and so mystical! What an experience! Worth every Penny and then some! The views, the hot tub, the family games, the pergola, porch and pathways! We are very pleased with this house! Communication was great as well! Hope to be back!! From Oklahoma.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well stocked mountain getaway
We love our stay in the beautiful Redwoods. This property was the most well stocked rental I have ever stayed in. Plenty of towels, blankets, toys, games pantry and kitchen items. They have really thought of everything and everyone that might be staying. We even had fresh flowers for us upon arrival. The location is beautiful. We saw otters and beavers playing in the river. We kayaked and enjoyed the hot tub. Owners are very kind and responsive. Beds are comfortable. We wish we could blink our eyes and be back in the cabin and on vacation again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie S.

Easy River Access with Lots of Room
If you want easy access to the Smith River and a location that is remote, but not too remote…this is a solid choice. Lots of room. There are also plenty of games and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023