The Front Porch Inn

Mixed feelings on this, we really wanted to like it but it was more of an Airbnb rather than an inn. The whole room was incredibly small and the showers were barely big enough to fit in, and I'm not a large person by any means. The parking is also first come first serve which isn't great when you come in and see the amount of homeless roaming the streets. This isn't at fault for the inn but it's something to consider if you're traveling alone. Our heat also didn't work the first night and it was in the low 40's/high 30's overnight so it didn't seem like a lot of maintenance was done prior to our arrival. I don't think I'd stay again just for an outdoor tub/sauna. Rooms: Room was very small with a small shower where the toilet was basically in the shower. Safety: When you were inside the property, it felt safe. But outside of the property, I did not feel safe or secure by myself.
Mar 27th, 2024

This place is a hidden gem! One of a kind, magical getaway! The private soaking tubs are incredible!! The rooms are so cute and had everything that was needed for an amazing stay! Absolutely in love with this place! Rooms: Had everything that was needed. Perfect rooms!
Jan 6th, 2024

Beautiful stay. We rented the "Resting Light Lodge" with our daughter. We all enjoyed the beautiful outdoor baths and the local cafes. Our lodging was clean and well supplied with everything we needed as well as some special extras (fresh eggs, fench press). A cozy and romantic spot. The saff is friendly and quick to respond to requests and questions. Only minor complaint would be the occasional noise from the street and pedestrian traffic, which was likely specific to our lodge location ( one of the walls is by the main street).
Dec 18th, 2023

Such a beautiful and peaceful place! The location is great and the best part by far was the baths outside. They are so incredible beautiful and it felt so special to soak in them everyday!
Dec 16th, 2023

Had a really sweet stay at The Front Porch Inn (TFPI) this past weekend. It was my wife's 30th birthday, and we were returning to TFPI for the first time since our first roadtrip together quite early in our relationship. It was even better than we remembered: really lovely rooms with everything you'd need (without the glitz/glam), very colorful and charming (esp. the spa amenities in the courtyard). It's too bad that we live so far away, as we'd no question stay here more often it's beautiful with great access to attractions like Redwoods National Park and Avenue of the Giants. Arcata is a sweet town too with nice shops and incredibly friendly service that goes for TFPI too. Shannon was exceptionally sweet in helping me set up our reservation. Couldn't recommend more highly, we're looking forward to coming back!
Jan 5th, 2024