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Remote Off-Grid-Rustic Tree House @ Sustainable Eco-Village

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Enderts Beach south of town
Property grounds
Room
Reviews
7.6 out of 10 Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

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Gasquet, CA
  • Popular LocationSmith River81 min drive
  • Popular LocationJedediah Smith Redwoods State Park83 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrees of Mystery116 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Remote Off-Grid-Rustic Tree House @ Sustainable Eco-Village

Sleep high in a tree overlooking our forested valley! And welcome to sustainable living! We have made our off grid, wilderness, mountainous, agroforestry and permaculture project available to the VRBO guests to experience.

The two beds in the Treehouse (one in the loft) are twin mattresses, tight for two people. It has fit four adults, but ones who like to sleep close to one another. Otherwise, think of it as a two person cabin, although six have occupied it. No electricity, heat, or plumbing -- it is a rustic cabin. Come prepared

This location is very beautiful if you are into nature --and remote -- so please be sure you've read through the full description and are prepared for certain elements of "roughing it" and adventure travel. In fact, let me talk you OUT of coming here....

--There are bugs here spring through fall (it deep in the wilderness) dirt in places (as the dirt/forestry roads coming in are gravel roads and THIS IS A AN OFF-GRID FARM).
-- Accessibility: This is within the Siskiyou Mountains, so, hilly/steep and 5 miles deep into the national forest. This makes some people nervous. It's a gravel forestry road with some small potholes and our driveway is a little rougher.
-- Beds. Our rooms are always clean but the sheets are likely from a thrift store, probably don't match, and may have stains on them, or tears. There won't be a fancy duvet or chocolates on the pillow. It's very rustic.
-- The Village is also a work-in-progress so we are likely to be working and there may be some construction and messes around. It is NOTHING like a resort. Just some good peoples in the middle of a vast National Forest/wilderness area endeavoring to live off the land in a self-sufficient, sustainable, holistic way.
-- Animals: Between the two Border Collies who run around at night chasing forest creatures, springtime frog concerts and the early-rising chickens, it is likely that there will be some animal noises or general forest sounds occurring at unpredictable moments during the night and day.
-- Wild animals: There are various of these that live in the forest, including skunks, chipmunks, foxes, black bears, and many birds and insects. Since we have dogs and people around, the wild animals tend to keep their distance from the areas that we use. If you are lucky, you might spot a black bear on a hike or one the forestry road coming in; they are basically like big raccoons and prefer to run away from humans.
-- But THINK FARM. As such, we might track muddy footprints into the bathhouse if its raining (this is rain forest) and there's almost always a project going on, so there could be a leaf pile outside your cabin, other possibilities, too.

If you're a city-city person, maintain LOW expectations. Think CAMPING with some perks.

Perks/Amenities
--Lighting / Electricity: Your cabin does not have electricity; we recommend that you bring your own lights as it can get very dark here.
--Bathhouse: It is a shared space (with all residents and guests) with an indoor composting toilet (bucket with seats) a bidet and an adjoining wood-fired steam sauna, cold plunge tub, and cold shower. It is about 150 ft away from the TH.
---Community Kitchen is a common area with an indoor kitchen, refrigeration, stove, and all the condiments and utensils you need. It's community space -- and you are a part of our community while you're here.
-- Swimming hole, trails (Nick's Trail)
---(Lack of) Phone / Internet: Some Verizon and US Cellular service is available, like one bar, but AT&T and T-Mobile do not service our area. We do not have wifi.
-- Our dogs, Happy and Boo will bark and look mildly invigorated while they herd your vehicle when you arrive, then want petting and tummy scratching. They are clever con-artists convincing you that they are never loved and will woo you.

There was a (mostly) ground fire, the Smith River Complex Fire, in August of 2023. We lost seven buildings and some animals. No human lives were lost. Our area is very green, but you'll notice harder burns coming in on the forestry road. Updates on our renewal progress on sustainable ecovillage do tc om

You are welcome to wander anywhere, hang out in gardens, Sasquatch Temple, our Solarium, visit the swimming hole, visit with animals, trails, etc. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

If I didn't scare you off (too much), welcome : )

Property manager

Dan Sasquatch

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Please leash

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Gasquet

Located in Gasquet, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. South Kelsey Trailhead and Del Norte Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and Hiouchi Visitor Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gasquet, CA

What's nearby

  • Smith River - 81 min drive
  • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - 83 min drive
  • Redwood Heritage State Wilderness - 86 min drive
  • Crescent City Harbor - 98 min drive
  • Trees of Mystery - 116 min drive

Getting around

  • Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Patrick Creek Lodge - 68 min drive

Reviews

7.6

Good

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7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful Oasis
As long as you set your expectations to truly camping in a tree house you won't be let down! The directions were so helpful, we had a bit of confusion about where to park, and it is a cold water only place. But it was such a treat to camp in a tree house, to take the dirt roads and truly be off the grid, and the cold water added to the experience. We were charmed by the mosaics all over the farm, and my children still talk about the sweet dogs that stuck by our sides the whole time. We will absolutely come back and enjoy more time there in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My lady and I were looking forward to enjoying this property as part of our recent vacation along the west coast. The driving directions northbound from Crescent City were fairly accurate. But we were unable to reach the destination at all. We were using a four wheel drive car. The 3 1/2 mile dirt road from the paved road to the yellow gate was no problem. The gate was open as advertised and easy to find. But then we got to the choice between the very make shift bridge or the river fording. Our car was not designed for high water clearance or the large rocks in the river so we tried the bridge. The bridge has no edge guards and has a very steep high ramp at both ends. These ramps and the bridge are extremely narrow and, due to the sharp angle, prevent the vehicle driver from being able to see the bridge surface at any time. Fortunately, we made it across without running off the edge but I strongly do NOT recommend others trying it. Then we were faced with the remainder of the narrow and very steep dirt road into the property. We made it the mile to the remote marked cabin parking area. But that area is still very far from and out of sight of the settlement and tree house. We could not have parked there and made it by foot up the steep mountain to the building(which we never saw or reached). The remaining dirt track was not drivable by our 4 wheel drive vehicle. After waiting for someone to come down, we eventually left without ever reaching the cabin. Had to rent elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jenny

When booking you are warned to temper your expectations down. That’s no lie. We camp frequently with a trailer in BLM land and have very low expectations all the time in New Mexico. Don’t ask questions before arriving because you get snarky answers. Also don’t hang anything on the treehouse porch rail because the sweet Aussie they have will climb up and pee on it while you’re sleeping. But for the price this is worth it and we think it’s cool we got to say we stayed in a treehouse in the Redwood Forest.

10/10 Excellent

Lyndi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
Unique stay
We were looking for a unique stay near the redwoods and this was certainly it. The description was completely accurate as far as how remote it is, and what the amenities are. It is a shared community, bathrooms, kitchen, ect. There is no power in the tree house - It is over 20 miles away from any town. Up a dirt gravel windy road. You will have to park away from the tree house, and be prepared to walk on uphill ground. We thought this stay was perfect for us, and what we were looking for. It was clean, beds were ready and it was exactly how it was described.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dan Sasquatch

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I am a holistic healthcare practitioner (chiropractor) of over 25 years who, like Thoreau, went into the woods to "live deliberately." My objective is to live in peace and health while promoting sustainable, responsible culture. I host a talk radio program about this subject, so I actively promote independent thought and dialogue to this effect. Be careful about loosely asking questions -- I like to banter as well as impart what I've learned thus far. There is so much more to learn (a lifetime of lessons living out here) and it's soulful work, so I'm relatively enthusiastic about how important and relevant this subject is.

Why they chose this property

It's accessible to civilization but removed. All of our water is gravity fed and of the highest quality -- the best water you'll ever likely drink. The rain forest climate here ensures a plentiful supply (even though it may be too plentiful during the winter months).

What makes this property unique

Beyond the filled capacity of woofers, interns and guests in the summer, it's quiet here in the forest. You can hear the wind blow and the rush of streams all around us. As I am fond of saying .. "there's nothing to do here." Of course there are lots of games and conversation to be had in the Hygge Hall, trails to hike, swimming hole etc, but we have little access to technology so that we can all unplug.

The land is rugged, steep mountainous terrain and our agroforestry orchards and garden have a permaculture emphasis. No, we don't grow pot (like everyone else in the emerald triangle) and in fact one of our community agreements is to live free of chemical dependencies, like caffeine, sugar, and drug and the like, (you DON'T have to do this, too). Our orchards and gardens have a created beauty and abundance -- feel free to forage and nourish yourself. We share.

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English
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