Taylor II House, ocean view, close to everything
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Taylor II House is a fully renovated vacation home in Crescent City, California, positioned directly across from Brother Jonathan Park and its playground and basketball court. Just past the park is a viewpoint offering ocean views, a lighthouse, and sunsets, giving the property its 'ocean view, close to everything' identity. As the newer, larger sibling to the original Taylor House, it offers about 2,000 square feet of living space across three bedrooms.
Rooms & Living Space
The home features a master bedroom with a king bed, en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, granite counters, a spa shower, a walk-in closet, a 45-inch TV, and a sliding glass door to the deck. Two additional bedrooms offer Cal King beds and closets, sharing a second spacious bathroom with granite countertops. A dedicated office nook with two desks, a bookshelf, and a table with chairs suits remote work, homeschooling, or games, and the open living room includes a 55-inch TV with cable, Roku, free Wi-Fi, and an electric fireplace.
Kitchen & Dining
The gourmet kitchen has brand-new energy-efficient appliances, granite countertops, an oven/stove, microwave, and full cookware to prepare meals at home. A dining table seats eight, with a sliding door leading from the dining area to the deck. Outdoors, a large deck with a table, comfortable chairs, a built-in bench, and a grill supports barbecuing, while a fenced patio adds privacy.
Amenities
Practical features include a full-size, well-ventilated laundry room with an energy-efficient washer and dryer, an ironing board, and individual digital-thermostat electric heaters in every bedroom, bathroom, and the living room. The property is smoke-free and pet-friendly, with free Wi-Fi and free parking, including off-street space for two cars plus free street parking.
Location & Surroundings
Crescent City places guests near Redwood National and State Parks and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, about 15 minutes away along with Stout Grove and the Oregon border. Restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, and hardware stores are roughly five minutes away, and several bus stations sit within about 600 meters to over 1.1 kilometers of the house. Dining options nearby include SeaQuake Brewing, Seaside Restaurant & Bar, Chart Room Restaurant, Fisherman's Restaurant, and Elise's Eatery, among others.
Best for
This home suits families or small groups seeking space to spread out, thanks to its three bedrooms, 2,000 square feet, and dining table for eight. It's also a strong fit for pet owners traveling with dogs given the pet-friendly policy, and for nature-focused travelers drawn to the nearby redwood parks and ocean viewpoint across the street.
Travel tips
Off-street parking is limited to two vehicles, so guests with additional cars should plan to use the free street parking available nearby. Several bus stations are within an easy walk (roughly 576–1,107 meters), useful for exploring downtown Crescent City without driving. Allow about 15 minutes to reach Redwood National and State Parks, Jedediah Smith Redwoods, and Stout Grove, and note that coastal marine layer can sometimes obscure the ocean view.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the home's cleanliness, spaciousness, and open layout, often noting there was ample room even when only using part of the house. Many highlight the convenient location across from the park playground and near ocean viewpoints, trails, and beaches, along with easy access to redwood forests. Comfort of the king-sized beds and the newly renovated feel of the property are recurring positives, with repeat-stay intent mentioned frequently. One minor note was that marine layer fog occasionally obscured the ocean view, and a couple of reviewers did not test the kitchen or laundry amenities themselves.
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