For our first vacation in forever, my husband and I planned a visit to the beautiful north coast. We decided to book our stay at View Crest Lodge after reading the other reviews here on Yelp. We are so happy we did. The "lodge" is actually made up of a collection of cottages in a beautiful setting. I could have slept outside and been happy. Our cottage was lovely, clean, comfortable and quiet. French doors opened up onto a large, flower covered deck, which was absolutely lovely. Some nice amenities included an above average kitchenette, fairly large flat screen tv, and free wifi (good signal). Oh, and the price was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend View Crest Lodge to friends and family. read more

We are planning an impulsive trip to Redwoods and, based on reviews here, tried to make a reservation at View Crest. We left two phone messages on their archaic reservation line and finally called back and spoke with the OWNER. What a turd! He said that he didn't call us back because he had no availability blah...blah, blah. We were not able to schedule anything else earlier as we were waiting for a callback. The thing that pisses me off is the entire "me" attitude of this jerk. I wouldn't stay here if I were offered a free room and hope that people reading this would feel the same. Read my other entries. I am not some vindictive wacko. I would simply like to be called back and respected. That is too much for this property. Perhaps the owner will mature. I think not. read more

When I moved to Humboldt County, I had certain expectations. I expected to work part time in Mad River Hospital's Respiratory Therapy department; I expected to earn a degree in Forestry at Humboldt State University; I expected to live in the camper I had brought only long enough to find a suitable apartment in either Arcata or Eureka; I expected to leave Humboldt County within two or three years, once I earned my degree, and become a Forest Ranger. Things don't always turn out as you plan, and sometimes the change is for the better. I quickly discovered that I had no interest in Forestry--as Forestry is a career in which you inform timber companies which trees they can cut down and what I had wanted was to preserve forests--and that the proper career choice (Interpretation) would require me to work in unappealing locations, like Death Valley, for years until I earned the right to work where I really wanted to (Yosemite), IF that opportunity ever came, which was unlikely because I was a white male in good health, and our government HATES white males in good health, so I dropped out of college. Before I knew it, I was working full time in the hospital and loving it. I chose to live in View Crest Lodge because the trailer spaces had electricity, sewage, water, a laundry room and were dirt cheap. I stayed there for five years because I quickly grew to love the place. After that, I lived in Eureka for a few years and Humboldt County lost much of its charm for me. The owners of View Crest at the time, Bill and Geri Heyne, were very accommodating and kept the place in excellent condition. At first, my friends and I (I made friends with virtually all the other trailer-dwellers within minutes of arriving) lived in the campground in the redwood forest on the top tier of the property. There was little privacy, as redwood forests have little undergrowth, but we were all friends and we could assemble at the pond on the west side of that tier to socialize. Before long, Bill carved permanent trailer spaces into the second tier of the property, among dense alders and thick shrubs. After a considerable amount of work, we transformed the sloping long, narrow patch of mud behind our sites into a small brook with several petite pools connected by a series of tiny waterfalls. When we finished, it was lovely and serene. Best of all, on that tier we could no longer hear the traffic of logging trucks rumbling down Hwy 101 as we had on the top tier, but instead heard crashing waves and the mournful barks of sea lions and elephant seals that congregated at the bottom of the cliff across Patrick's Point Drive. From our driveway, we had a splendid ocean view and often spotted migrating whales. It was Heaven on Earth, which is why I sold my camper, bought a 35-foot trailer and spent the next four years there. The bottom tier contains the cabins nicely described by Rufus below. I'll add these comments about the cabins: some are larger than others are, but they are all more than adequate, less than quaint but clean and functional and lay in one of the most peaceful settings you will ever find. In the spring, swallows nest in the low eves on the porches of several units, only inches above your head if you're standing on the porch--and they don't seem to mind people much. Deer, raccoons, skunks and foxes pass through the property regularly and on occasion, you may also see a bear or even a bobcat. Best of all, Larrupin Café is right down the street, and if you like great food in an elegant setting, you MUST eat there. Trinidad itself is a quiet, cozy, tiny fishing village that is the definition of charm. At Katy's Smokehouse, you can buy smoked salmon, a variety of fresh fish and cheap Dungeness crabs right off the boats. Trinidad State Beach and Agate Beach are popular destinations for visitors, and locals with a propensity toward nudism gather at College Cove, located between the two (and very hard to find if you don't live there, which is just as the locals prefer). read more

My husband, son and I stayed here for 3 nights and really enjoyed our stay. All the staff were very friendly & accommodating. We stayed in cabin 8; family cabin. The cabin was very clean, well maintained and the kitchen was stocked with all the essentials for cooking meals in. This place is the nicest in the area and I would highly recommend staying here. We will come back for sure. read more

Just what we needed. The romance of this place is in it's understated charm. It's just over the hill from the ocean. Which means you'll see the fog drifting in while listening to sea lions. Massive trees with old man's beard hanging in the morning mist. It's graveyard quiet and very well kept inside and out. We were only here two days and they bothered to make the beds and freshen up the room while we were up at Redwood National. Staff is laid back, helpful and welcoming. Tipped us off about a lovely little grocery in town and some late night eateries. All were perfect. We'd love to be back someday! read more

This place has very comfortable and cute little cottages. They are clean and well-appointed. I had very little interaction with the staff, but they were very friendly. The Trinidad area is absolutely beautiful, but not much in the way of restaurants, and the things to do are spread out, so a car and cottage w/ kitchen are essential. This cottage setup isn't perfect, but for the price it's more that worth it! You can see and hear the ocean, but you can't walk to it. It's a few miles out of town and there's nothing to walk to. It has wi-fi, but the signal is weak and we were unable to use it. We didn't go to Trinidad to surf the internet, but it helps to be able to look stuff up. Also, they need curtains for the bedroom windows; they have blinds, but they're the basic kind which still get bright in the morning. On the other hand, they provide coffee for the coffee maker, there's cable with HBO, you can hear sea lions, the setting is beautiful and cozy and relaxed, the heating system is excellent, the grocery store in Trinidad is well-stocked with everything you need and it's open until 10PM, there are a couple of places to eat along the road, it's close to the 101, and close to Patrick's Point. read more

I'm torn to give it a three or a four, but based on our OVERALL impression, I'd say a 3.5 is more like it. The good stuff! First and Foremost the place is beautiful. Charming, Secluded. Just the sort of place we wanted to go to for a date weekend away from our normal home. Quick check in, good cable, kitchens, nice back porch to sit out on and listen to the sea and sea lions. Trinidad and some great places to hike and eat are very close by. We stayed in cabin 3 which has a 4 person hot tub. Extra nice! The not so good. Okay it was date night, and I wanted to make sure my wife and I enjoyed the night, so the $170 was to be expected with the private hot tub. Still worth it though. If offers Wi-Fi, but never used it so I don't know the signal strength... The ugly. The bed was awful. One of the worst nights of sleep I've ever had. The pillows were none existent. The furniture was vintage thrift store at best and all the foam cushion was pretty much gone on the recliner . No real support from the sofa either. The TV was nice and big, but ours had three black vertical thin lines running through the images. Some of the fixtures on the kitchen sink and shower were loose and needed attention. I would have loved to discuss my comments with the management but when I went to check out, the door was locked with a just number to call. So I will be calling back tomorrow and discuss this cabin with the owner/managers. Maybe it was my cabin, who knows if the other 9 are great. But for the money I'm spending I would expect at least better pillows.......... I would probably go back, but not to cabin 3, unless some effort is put into the furniture and bedding. read more

My husband, son (6 yrs old), and I just finished our stay in Cottage #4--we loved it! It was quite roomy (MUCH larger than any hotel in the area), clean, and provided everything we needed. The cottage included: coffee/tea, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV with lots of channels, dishes/pans/utensils, non-stick cooking spray, amenities, and extra blankets/pillows. There is also central heating and AC. The Lodge's location is ideal--it is 10 minutes north of the Arcata Airport and 15 minutes south of the entry to the Redwood National Park (town of Orick). Also nearby is Patrick's Point State Park. It has access to coast with gorgeous views and great tide pools. There is a front covered patio to quickly shelter you from the rain and the back patio has a view of the ocean--both are equipped with a table and chairs. Inside and out, the photos on the website are INDENTICAL to what we found when we arrived: http://www.viewcrestlodge.com/ We bought groceries at the local market in Trinidad (a 5-minute drive south) and cooked our own meals. We packed our own lunches for hiking days. This worked out beautifully! The managers were always there and available to answer questions--no complaints. The furniture was clean, but well used--this is the only area in need of improvement. This is the sole reason I give it a four-star rating and not five. Overall, I highly recommend a stay at the View Crest Lodge. It is worth it! Happy customer, Tiffany C. Third grade teacher, SDUSD read more

Stayed here last week with my little brother and I can't say enough good things because it's too many to list. We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the View Crest Lodge. They were super friendly (counts for a lot), the room was very clean and fresh. Had absolutely everything one would need - right down to an iron (which I appreciated). The continental breakfast to us met every satisfaction and more. So many options to choose from. If I could give 6 stars, I would. Very very happy and would certainly recommend to anyone. read more

Very friendly purveyor, clean cottage, decent price. Stayed in cottage #9 and could hear sea lions in the distance. Would stay here again for sure. read more

Quaint, but nothing special. The hosts were friendly. The bed was comfortable. It was pretty clean, but the dish tray and the caulk around the shower door were dirty. Generally, it was just OK, but maybe even a bit expensive for what is offered. read more

We noticed the other reviews so don't know what went wrong visiting the Viewcrest. From the beginning, we were treated in a cold and extremely unfriendly way by the (male) host. He could not talk fast enough to shoo us out as we checked in, he seemed utterly bothered that we were even there. (NOTE: We called a few days ahead and told him that we could not sleep under comforters as they are too hot for us. We asked if we should bring blankets. He said "no" that they had "plenty of blankets." We asked if there was a drip coffee maker as we planned to bring our own coffee. We explained we do not like Keurig coffee. He rushed off the phone barely giving us seconds.) When we arrived there was comforters, no blankets and the coffee maker was ancient and barely made coffee. We survived and asked maid service for an extra blanket which they gave us so we removed the comforter. (It was a twin blanket for a queen bed) When we checked out we asked for an itemized bill but again the same host told us over the phone (he is in an adjoining building) that no need to give us one as he had "emailed it" and to put the keys in the box. Again he was curt and in a hurry. We did turn in the keys but when we arrived home there was no email from him with any itemized bill. The cabin was clean except for the cubby in front of the kitchen sink. There was a clean sponge wrapped in cellophane which we were grateful for. There was no cutting board and the kitchen is not set up for cooking. You can make sandwiches etc. but I would not plan to cook. The maid service was equal to being in a motel as they freshen the room every day. The TV works on cable but has no movie channels like Netflix etc. but the owners obviously invested in television as there were two in our cabin even though we would have been happy with one.The bathroom was extraordinarily clean and included an ironing board and iron plus hair dryer. The carpeting throughout seemed nice in color but there were some stains from people who must have been really careless. Our back door to deck did not lock well (or shut well) but we managed to use the push button lock to secure it when we left. The deck does not include comfortable chaise lounges but has plastic chairs and a round table for eating. We still do not know why the host took a dislike to us as we are clean, neat, quiet and abided by the rules. (It would have been nice if he had said something like "thanks for staying with us, come again" or "we appreciate your business." Lastly, we could hear the seals from our room. The property includes an ocean view from some of the decks. With a different host with people skills, we would return. read more

BF and i got a cottage here on a whim, needing a break from living out of the back of the truck. Price was right and service was very relaxed and friendly. Cottage was very cute, with a kitchen, deck, bathtub, and tv w/ hbo. Late check out at 12pm. This was a much needed rest located in a beautiful area. read more

Came here on a trip up the CA coast and I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel! It is a family owned place and the gentleman working was very kind and helpful! Then we got to our room, which was parallel to the Pacific Ocean, had a comfy bed, warm room, and a patio! Very fabulous experience! Only thing is if you stay here either eat before or be prepared to only have one option, if you arrive pass 8:00 ish! Not much of dining choices in the evening! read more

We recently stayed in a cottage at Viewcrest Lodge...in one word... Peaceful. Ok I HAVE to use more words...Beautiful, Homey, Relaxing..I could go on. First, the staff here were very welcoming & immediately made us feel at home. The cottage was warm, comfortable & clean. It had everything we needed and the towels we're so soft. The bed was so comfortable we had no trouble falling asleep! It was so much nicer than some of the expensive hotels we stayed in during our first California vacation. One of the girls was so helpful to us the next day by recommending some amazing places to hike (which we did & she was NOT wrong!). We would definitely stay here again! Sidenote: Don't know if they arranged this or not..but when we first came in to the cottage & looked out the doors to the back deck & the oeanview..and there were two lil blacktail deer standing there as if to say "Welcome!" read more

i so enjoyed my stay here with my childhood friend, visiting from Az. Our host, Brady and staff were amazing..they were kind, willing and helpful beyond what might be expected. We stayed longer since we enjoyed it so much, cancelling our previous reservations. The rooms are actually individual cottages, they are updated, clean and very comfortable. The grounds are also well cared for and very reasonably priced. I loved this sweet little place and will recommend it. i will definitely stay here again! Very relaxing and close to all the little treasures Trinidad/Patricks's Point, has to offer. read more

ViewCrest Lodge was beyond our expectations. We stayed in 7A. Newly re-modeled everything. Could smell the fresh paint, nice silky sheets. Has livingroom/kitchenette, bedroom, nice bath, 2 TVs, big deck. Could hear sealions. But no beach access, no food in walking distance. Bring your own or go out for dinner. Wonderful/peaceful experience. read more

Overall a nice cottage, but less than expected given the price. The manager was very impersonal - nice enough but certainly not welcoming or friendly. He seemed to want to rush everything, not taking the time to engage in conversation to answer questions about the area. The porch of the cottage hadn't been cleaned. It was full of pine needles, on the table, chairs and deck. On the plus side, the cottage is supplied with a broom and paper towels so you can clean as much as you want. Two of the dresser drawers were missing drawer pulls, so it really made them unusable. And the only hook in the bathroom is directly over the trash can and very close to the shower head... so you take a risk if you choose to hang anything there. Only one jet in the hot tub provided a full stream with bubbles. The others were quite anemic. read more

Loved the grounds, very quiet area. Very clean room. Loved the mini fireplace heater (and wall unit) and the functional kitchen area. Our one room had a skylight in the living area, so there is no block out of the early rising sun (in July) if you want to sleep in. Overall great place to stay! read more

We stayed here for our first anniversary and were really happy with the place. Stayed in the hot tub cottage, #3. The whole place was very well kept, and very friendly guy checked us in. We spent the daytime visiting the redwood national park, which this location was convenient for getting to where we wanted to go. There were a few good places to eat in the area as well. Would definitely stay here again! read more

Cabin#3 stay July 2014 The place is very nice. The grounds are very well kept. The cabin was very clean. Clean linens, fresh towels. Full size kitchen and fridge - all clean. I have no complaints. You get what you pay for and this was money well spent. Late reservations and being unfamiliar with the place made for a more expensive cabin. Went to the casino and restaurant on scenic drive (down the hill) and had a nice time and a great meal. The beach was lovely and clean and talked with a very nice, friendly local lady. This is a great place to stay if they maintain the current levels. As I said, just nothing to complain about here read more

By far the best place to stay in Trinidad, these little cottages are newly remodeled, clean, comfortable and have a cozy at home feel. The price is right and the atmosphere perfect for relaxing. If you're coming anywhere near Trinidad and you're not staying here, you're wasting your money. read more

My husband and I came for a "runaway from home" trip, we have stayed here before but always in the camp grounds in the back. We were short on time so we decided on getting a cottage. We stayed in cottage #10. Let me say these are beautiful! Clean and beds are amazing!.. I am very particular about beds having had 3 back surgeries, I don't sleep well usually in motel type beds they are always to hard.. The place is quiet, out of the way, just peaceful! The management is very nice! Very helpful, and personable.. Will definitely stay in a cottage again, and will be my only place I stay in Trinidad!! Would recommend this to all my friends and family!! read more

We got a jacuzzi room with two beds and really enjoyed it. About 6 of the cabins have a shared, large backyard type area that has many barbecues and picnic tables. The cabins seem to be clean and are cozy. We went for 4 years (getting this same type of room) and all the jacuzzi rooms we had were about the same: there in a separate room and have plenty of towels and sitting areas. The people that run the place are nice and helpful. It is easy to find and is not to far from the main area of Trinidad (about a 5 min drive). It also is close to other cabins, camping, and trailer parks. read more

I was thoroughly impressed with our stay at View Crest Lodge. We ended up arriving later than planned and we messaged them to extend arrival time. We received a prompt and friendly response. When we arrived we were greeted by a sweet girl at the front desk and two adorable (English Bulldogs?). When we entered our little cottage it was immaculate. Heater had already been turned on and kitchenette was stocked with coffee, full size coffee maker, dishes, silverware, dish soap, new dish sponge, mugs, glasses, even paper towels etc. Very nice mini fridge (bigger than most in motels/hotels). The decor was well thought out and so very inviting. The flannel plaid comforter and all of it looked wonderful. The bed was super comfy and the pillows... I still need to ask what brand they were. The bathroom was so nice and the heat lamp made me not want to leave the bathroom after a warm shower with awesome shower head. The fluffy towels looked brand new. They took time to add special touches to everything. Loved our stay here and trust me, you won't be disappointed. read more

My wife and I stayed here during a recent trip to Oregon. A friend recommended it and we're extremely happy we took their advice. It's a very charming and picturesque place, consisting of cabins spread out across a hillside... nestled amongst trees. We stayed in cabin #3, which was really nice and comfortable. It also has a hot tub, which was great. It's just a unique experience. We're used to staying in big hotels in the city, with little privacy. But this place had all the same amenities -- even wifi -- but in this really cool wooded setting. It's not something you come across too often. So we highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed. read more

Stopped here with my family on the way back from our trip. Room was large and very comfortable. Rooms had flat screen TV with HBO, good wifi, full kitchen, and forced air. Bathroom just looked like it just got updated but the kitchen could use a little face lift. Manager was friendly and helpful and recommend a good place for dinner and breakfast. I recommend if you're passing through to give this place a try. read more

The lodge was adorable, had everything you needed from a tv in front of the couch with a fire place to a bed and a tv. Microwave, toasted, dishes, and a mini fridge. Staff was nice and happy to suggest local areas as well as know what you are up to. Bed was the least favorite part, most uncomfortable bed and that's compared to a college dorm bed. Used, flat, uncomfortable pillows. With everything else I was surprised by this, as well as the dry, itchy sheets. The rough couple of night sleep is the only reason they scored lower. read more

We stayed in cabin 4 and it was absolutely great! The kitchen was stocked with everything we could need and it's a very comfortable setup. All four of us slept well and we really enjoyed the hot tub. The man who checked us in was incredibly nice and accommodating. Not a single complaint here. read more

My daughter and I just spent three nights at View Crest Lodge. It was the perfect location for exploring the Lost Coast area. The cabin, number 3, has two queen beds, a living room, a stocked kitchen, a nice clean bathroom and a hot tub! I highly recommend View Crest Lodge as a great place for family escapes. We will be back for another visit. read more

We stayed in 7A for one night. Check in was easy, the office is in the back of the property. Our cabin shared a wall the another cabin but there was no sound issues but the occasional car driving by. There is a small view of the ocean from the covered deck but keep your curtains closed due to the bed and breakfast right across the street, not much privacy. There was a small couch, refrigerator, desk, microwave and dishes for two. Very clean and smelled fresh there was TV's in both the front room and bedroom area but there is a no door, it's more of a studio. We loved the newly remodeled bathroom and the message shower head. The water was hot and there was great water pressure. I wish they would of had a better quality matress for the full size bed. The squeaky springs and lack of firmness led to a restless night. If you want to eat out, drive 8 miles south on a very rough road and there are a few restaurants and a convienence store. Overall, we will stay here again because of the cleanliness and friendly people. Don't forget to check out the tide pools and redwoods, such a beautiful place. read more

Stayed here for one nite, nice surroundings with the beautiful trees all around. The cabins are clean and quaint, not a 4/5 star resort by far but it's certainly nice enough if you're into the cabin scene. The outside could use some clean up and it appears the owner is trying to do that. The cabins have a kitchen and a fireplace, limited channels on tv but overall it was an ok place to spend the nite. read more

Two thumbs up. Clean rooms friendly staff. I will be staying here again. The price is great no complaints at all.

I would certainly have given this attractive and pleasant cottage (1a, part of a duplex on the View Crest Lodge property; the rest are separate cottages) a much better rating if I had been able to turn off the heater either night that we stayed. The room was very cute, well equipped with coffee etc. and utensils (it had a coffee maker, small fridge, microwave, and kitchenette sink), and the people were very nice, but the first night the wall heater kept coming on and the knob didn't turn it off - it went off when it was good and ready, well after the room was sweltering. Of course, when we opened the door to cool off, that just tripped the heater again . . . so on and so on. And the mini-fridge kept responding to the heat by going on as well. We mentioned this the next morning and asked the proprietor to somehow unplug the heater if he couldn't get it to turn off, and though he came to the room and explained that this heater (one of three on the property) needed to click in order to be totally off, when he tried to demonstrate, there was no click. He said he'd check it during the day, but we were having a heat wave and apparently it didn't go on during the day. It did again that night, though, over and over until I propped the portable ironing board close to the heater so it would fool the thermostat into giving us a break. That limited each blast of heat to about a minute instead of 5 to 15, although it still kept going on and off for the rest of the night, and the heater was quite loud. I kind of wish the proprietor had taken a little more trouble over this - the first morning, we were clear that we had been very uncomfortable the first night. They were stingy with the pillows, too - two small, sort of rubbery ones for two people, although the bed was fine and the covers adequate. Also, there were three switches for the bathroom: a light, a combination heater/fan, and a mystery switch that apparently did nothing; you had to use the heater if you wanted to use the fan, which was also uncomfortable given the unusual weather. If it hadn't been for these things, I have raved about the place - the property was beautiful, the room was charmingly and simply decorated, it was quiet (except for the heater, and the sea lions barking in the surf across the road - not in sight, but certainly in hearing distance!), easy to park, and our duplex that we shared with another couple was pleasantly sound-proof, although you could hear the murmur of voices, but no words and not very loud. Our shared deck let us watch a swallow family - mom, dad, and two almost-fledglings just above our window, and a nice view of the distant water. It's not beach-front, but I'd certainly stay there again if I could be sure of a good night's sleep. read more

We came to Trinidad to go to a wedding at Moonstone Beach. I had searched for a place to stay and came across The View Crest Lodge. Never staying in the area we went ahead and chose this place. It was a very nice place to stay, however the bed needs to be replaced and the bathroom needs to be updated. Other than that we had a nice stay and will be coming back. read more

A wonderful place, quiet, clean, well located. My wife and i spent 3 days here, will definitely return again and again. Romantic, too. Well stocked kitchen, comfy bed, plush towels, all around perfect. read more

We would defiantly come back again! We stayed in cottage # 6 for an anniversary night. We arrived in the evening so the owners left the light on for us which was nice cause it helped us find the cottage in the dark. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and it had a compete kitchen set up. This cottage also has an attached jacuzzi room which was amazing, the water was clear and had no odor . Wonderful experience!! read more

We stumbled on the View Crest online while looking for somewhere nice and romantic for our honeymoon. The website is great with lots of photos, and also includes local attractions such as state parks and restaurants. When we arrived we weren't disappointed. Our cottage (#6) was super clean and the view from the deck was amazing. We could even hear the sea lions, especially in the evenings. One caveat I would throw in is that they don't provide any soap or shampoo, so make sure to bring those with you. Trinidad is close by, Arcata is a little farther away, but the prices in those towns tend to be a little more expensive and you can't find all the brands you might be used to. Someone came by everyday whether we were there or not and left plenty of clean towels, cleaned the bathroom and made the bed. We loved it so much we're planning on returning next year for our anniversary. The area is beautiful, the privacy is really nice to have as opposed to a regular hotel/motel. read more

Went here with my 2 children for their first real vacation. We loved it! The staff was amazing! The cottages are cleaned daily and they provide all the kitchen necessities. Being able to make our meals was a huge plus for us with the children. We stayed for 4 nights and slept fantastically every night. We will absolutely be coming back! read more

We drove up and down coast highway 101 looking at the available places to stay on 9/17/09, the only night of our vacation for which we had no reservations. Very few along the stretch between McKinleyville & Trinidad had any appeal at all. Then we saw the View Crest signs and the well-kept street-front buildings with lovely landscaping. We're very glad we decided to give them a try. What a bonus! We stayed in cabin 6, a beautiful little cottage not far from the road. From our deck, we had a view of the ocean through the evergreens, could hear the waves crashing against the rocks and the seals barking. It was wonderful - skylights in several rooms, nice roomy bathroom, full kitchen with a table, nice little living room & adjacent cozy bedroom. We had plenty of room and everything we needed. The only drawback was that the hot tub adjacent to the cabin wasn't available the night we were there, hence 4 stars instead of 5. After hiking in Whiskeytown NP we could've used it. David, the manager, was friendly & very helpful, suggesting the best sights to visit. He was down to earth with a good sense of humor. If I have a chance to go back to that area, I'll be staying at View Crest. read more