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2 out of 5
Arky's B&B
181, Salmon Harbor Road, Smith River, CA

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michal, Atlanta

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views of the ocean were breathtaking. The house was extremely clean and Richard (the host) was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Richard on 19 Aug 2022
Thank you very much Michal :)))Hope have chance see you next time.Have a great trip !

8/10 Good

jim, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a good visit - the location was very nice and Richard and Anna created a fabulous breakfast for us - excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Richard on 6 Oct 2019
Thank you very much Jim :)

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Richard on 3 Oct 2019
Thank you very much Gordon :))) Hope have chance see you again !

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Richard and Ana were great hosts. We loved our stay and highly recommend this lovely location. The property was immaculately kept. The breakfast was wonderful and almost exotic. I would give them 10 out of 10..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Richard on 24 Sept 2019
Thank you sooo much :))) Hope see you next time !

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Outstanding breakfast, spotlessly clean, gracious & welcoming hosts, quiet, comfortable & relaxing. Cons: Rough entrance road through a trailer park, old toilet that ran unless the handle was jiggled just so, entrance through the garage was a bit odd.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Richard on 10 Sept 2019
Thank you very much :))

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place
We had a very clean, spacious, comfortable room at Arky's B&B. The place was amazing, with great views and amenities. Friendly staff, and very interesting Chinese-style breakfast which was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Richard on 9 Sept 2019
Thank you very much Raymond :)))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a jewel! Very peaceful location and the hosts provided us with an amazing breakfast as we sat at our table looking out onto the ocean. We stayed in the Master Suite, which was on the second floor. We could hear the ocean as we slept. Highly recommend it. We will be back. Very convenient location for our exploration of Jediah Smith Redwoods.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Richard on 6 Sept 2019
Thank you very much :)))

10/10 Excellent

Inger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, relaxing, luxurious retreat
What a truly lovely B&B, with gorgeous grounds, amazing views, a gigantic master bedroom with a large balcony, and excellent, first-class service. Plus the Chinese breakfast was scrumptious. My wife and I aren't typically B&B fans, but trust me — this is by far and away the best place to stay for many hundreds of miles around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Richard on 4 Sept 2019
Thank you very much Inger :))) Hope see you next time :))

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gracious accommodation
Imagine a place where the owners put their full effort toward your comfort. This is it. Richard and Ana love this place and make it wonderful. Great bed, lovely breakfast, amazing views. We were lucky to stumble upon arky's.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Richard on 2 Sept 2019
Thank you very much :))))

10/10 Excellent

robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful B and B
We were so pleased with our beautiful room overlooking the ocean. Lovely sunsets each evening. Very gracious hosts and super comfy king bed. Huge room with bathtub and shower...separate dressing areas and lots of closets. Very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Richard on 30 Aug 2019
Thank you very much Robyn :)) Hope see you next time !

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arky's is a hidden gem! Don't let the drive to the property fool you. Once there you are greeted by the owners and shown the property and taken to your room. The garden view room is spacious and well equipped. The views all around the house are pleasing to spectacular! I had no idea that the property is literally situated where the Smith river joins the ocean. The small things are seen to here, and the breakfasts are delicious. Breakfast is served upstairs at tables next to the picture windows and is made from chinese style cuisine. Fun to try, delicious, and plentiful! We were able to sightsee in the area and then come back to this quiet haven at the end of the day. Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Richard on 28 Aug 2019
Thank you very much Ann :))) Hope see you again !

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best place we stayed on our long trip of the west coast. Wonderful traditional Chinese breakfast,serene atmosphere, amenities galore. I have already recommended to a friend as a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Richard on 24 Aug 2019
Thank you very much :)))

10/10 Excellent

YS, San Francisco

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Owners, Richard and Ana make wonderful breakfast. We had good time. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Richard on 17 Aug 2019
Thank you very much ! Hope see you next time :)))

10/10 Excellent

Taner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Richard on 11 Aug 2019
Thank you very much Taner :)))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Richard on 7 Aug 2019
Thank you very much :)))

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay. Nice and quiet.The Chinese breakfast was a new experience it was very good! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Richard on 22 Jul 2019
Thank you very much Holly :)))

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing amenities - pool table, putting green and bowling alley. Very dated furniture and over all feel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Richard on 22 Jul 2019
Thank you very much :))

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I admit I was anxious driving down the road to Arky's, Just look to your right and left. Scary. But at the end of the road is their home, and it is very nice; extremely clean. Richard and his wife are very nice and accommodating. You feel more like a guest in a friends home, than a B&B. The breakfast is incredible,,,delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Richard on 18 Jul 2019
Thank you very much :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location. Beach access, too. The common areas were palatial !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Richard on 14 Jul 2019
Thank you very much :)))

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view from the breakfast area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Richard on 10 Jul 2019
Thank you very much Anne :)) Hope see you again !

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Richard on 4 Jul 2019
Thank you very much :))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent, blissful place to stay. Richard and Ana were perfect hosts and the breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Richard on 30 Jun 2019
Thank you very much :)))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very peaceful place. Beautiful views and a very delicious breakfast. Richard and Ana are very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Richard on 25 Jun 2019
Thank you very much :)))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Richard on 25 Jun 2019
Thank you very much :))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home in a beautiful location. Friendly and kind proprietors. Clean. Comfortable. A perfect experience. Would rate it higher if I could.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Richard on 23 Jun 2019
Thank you very much :)))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Met personally by the host, Richard. Beautiful home, lovely grounds with private beach access. The breakfast Ana and Richard prepared was delicious, fresh and so unique. So many "extras" and did I mention, most gracious hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Richard on 21 Jun 2019
Thank you very much:))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Lovely hosts. Everything you'd need. Especially the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Richard on 21 Jun 2019
Thank you very much :))

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Richard on 21 Jun 2019
Thank you very much :))

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotless house provides a comfortable stay.
Immaculate house...Rear yard leads down to the sea. The yard is perfectly manicured - with flowering plants and shrubs. We are not golfers, but there is also a putting green to practice on. Low flying fog added a mysterious quality in the morning, and by noon it had cleared to sunny skies.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Richard on 10 Jun 2019
Thank you so much John :))

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
A comfortable room, with a spectacular view and even better service. Iw as treated like a king, and will return, if I'm lucky.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Richard on 30 May 2019
Thank you very much Paradise :)))

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Albany, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Most Delightful Surprise
This delightful surprise of a BnB is an exceptional place -- from the jewel of a home in an unexpected location, to the views of the fur seals on the sand bar, to the otters playing in the mouth of the river outside your window. But the most delightful part is the wonderful Chinese breakfast prepared by the hosts, as well as their outstanding hospitality. Truly a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Richard on 31 May 2019
Thank you very much Holly :))) hope have chance meet you next time !

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beyond Expectation
Best place to stay in Smith River. The hosts are wonderful, the home is beautiful, warm, and comfortable, the views are amazing, and the big Chinese breakfast was delicious. We are so glad we found Arky's.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Richard on 22 May 2019
Thank you very much Elizabeth :)))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night in April 2019. Directions were right on the money. The room with a king size bed was big and comfortable. The whole property is impeccably kept and you will not wish for anything. Hosts were nice and helpful. Breakfast was Asian style (coffee or tea, Chinese fried bread, green salad, mushroom soup) and was served while very relaxing Chinese string music played in the background. Basement has sizable bar, bowling alley, yoga area and pool table. I would recommend this place to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Richard on 3 May 2019
Thank you very much :)))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was beautiful and the views were amazing! The hosts were great! They served the most delicious, homemade, authentic Chinese breakfast! Will definitely be telling friends and family about this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Richard on 19 Apr 2019
Thank you very much :)))

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible setting with Ocean front and outstanding hosts
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Richard on 17 Apr 2019
Thank you very much :(

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Richard on 6 Apr 2019
Thank you very much :))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very nice. The setting is beautiful and the breakfast (Chinese!) was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Richard on 1 Apr 2019
Thank you very much :)))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was probably the best place my husband & I have ever stayed at. Our room was perfect & the view spectacular. High class & soo comfortable. The amenities were top notch. The breakfast they serve was very good & plenty of food. This was our first B&B we have stayed at. It's going to take alot to beat this place. The couple that run this B&B are soo nice & the experience was outstanding.. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Richard on 27 Mar 2019
Thank you very much :)))

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and modern property with many extra amenites
I have tried to submit glowing reviews twice on this property and neither has gone through to my knowledge!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Richard on 24 Mar 2019
Thank you sooo much Dana :)))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area. Great service. Breakfast was the most delicious I've ever had
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Richard on 12 Mar 2019
Thank you very much :))¥

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastic breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Richard on 31 Oct 2018
Thank you very much :)

10/10 Excellent

Edward, NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible place wonderful host magical location I’ve said all I want to day
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Richard on 23 Sept 2018
Thank you very much Edward :)))

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Highest recommendation!
Wonderful B&B; very welcoming hosts, accommodating to our needs, efficient, sparkling clean and spacious room. Breakfast was delicious and healthy, served overlooking the Smith River as it enters the Pacific - seals, otters, seabirds, incredible beauty. Our hosts were perfect in presence between availability and privacy. Quiet rooms, good beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Richard on 19 Sept 2018
Thank you sooo much Daniel :)))

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Lovely B&B! Awesome views, service and exceptionally delicious and chinese breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Richard on 14 Sept 2018
Thank you very much Shelley :))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Richard on 5 Sept 2018
Thank you very much :))

10/10 Excellent

Terrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Richard on 1 Sept 2018
Thank you very much Terrie :)))

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Jewel
What a wonderful place!! Amazing view with beach access. All the absolute necessities of being clean, quiet, and safe but so much more!!! Richard and Ana are top notch hosts. I was provided with an uninterrupted stay at their amazing property. I can't recommend it enough as a respite from the chaos of travel or life in general. Great job guys!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Richard on 30 Aug 2018
Thank you very much :))

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host of this true bed & breakfast was so kind and accommodating, he was available any time and accommodated our food allergies. The property is a little dated but very clean, neat, and quiet. There is direct shoreline access from the property where we watched seals and various birds in their natural environment. The suite had great internet access and a large HD flat-screen TV.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Richard on 28 Aug 2018
Thank you very much Jon :)))

10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stop and regroup while on your coastal trip. The owners are attentive and their place is immaculate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Richard on 13 Aug 2018
Thank you very much Daniele :))

8/10 Good

Bill, Oregob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very unique property. Beautiful ocean views from common areas on two floors. Putting green. Pool table. There is even an indoor bowling alley - we do not know if this is made available for guests. Chinese American hosts. No shoes worn inside building. According to website, three course Chinese style breakfast at 8 AM. Pumpkins cakes great. Sliced apple and carrot salad great. Entree more pedestrian. My guess is that the hosts are so good natured that they will improve what they do with feedback.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Richard on 8 Aug 2018
Thank you very much Bill :))