HIOUCHI HOUSE ON THE SMITH RIVER WITH PRIVATE BEACH & FISHING!

My wife and I (both over 60 years of age) rode our motorcycle from Redding, CA to Crescent City. We had a wonderful ride; however, upon arriving at the Hiouchi House the beauty and tranquility surpassed the motorcycle ride. We were greeted by a colorful 'Welcome' Rusty and Trish sign and flowers from our gracious owners. The photos accurately reflect the cleanliness and peaceful environment. We ventured into the Stout Redwood Forest, went rafting on the beautiful Smith River and relaxed on a beautiful redwood deck. The Hiouchi House is a must see and stay get away and we are returning this July 2012.

My wife and I and our three granddaughters spent a week at the Hiouchi House in August. From the moment we pulled into the driveway and saw the welcoming sign by the front door we knew we had made the right choice. The location is superb and the view of the Smith River from the deck is spectacular. Our hosts live on the property and made sure we lacked for nothing They were there to help but were not intrusive. We could be as active or as laid back as the mood hit us. We were only a few miles from Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park and enjoyed hiking the trails there. The Redwoods have to be seen to be believed. From the house we took day trips to Crescent City and along the Oregon coast. Be sure to go into Crescent City and take the drive along the beach front at sunset. You won't be disappointed. We hope to be able to go back to the Hiouchi House in the future.

My family and I planned a family get together to celebrate my father's 65th birthday in the middle of the ancient redwood forest. We chose the Hiouchi House because of the location and the photos of the house, however the photos DO NOT, DO IT JUSTICE! This house is immaculate and beautiful. Wow! The house is much larger than we had anticipated, there was ample room for the 10 of us. The kitchen was extremely well stocked, the kitchenware was as nice or better than I have in my own kitchen at home. Sometimes rentals have left over stuff , this house is first rate! Most mornings were spent on the gigantic deck looking over the Smith River sipping coffee listening to the waterfall under the covered bridge dance over the rocks. The natural wildlife abounds. We were amused by a river otter, awe struck by a pair of Bald Eagles, and fascinated by an Osprey catching its breakfast. The kids thoroughly enjoyed lazy afternoons walking down to the private beach behind the house to float on the beautiful, clear, jade, green river. Our only difficulty was trying to get motivation to leave the house to venture out into the Redwood Groves or take a 15 minute drive to the Pacific Ocean. Once we did venture out we were so amazed at the beauty of Jedidiah Smith State Park. If you haven't been to Stout Grove (a 5 minute drive away) you must treat yourself at least once in your life.
To sum it up the Hiouchi House is amazing and the the surroundings even more so. I only hesitate to leave an honest review because it will make it more difficult for me to get my reservation next time, as it was I booked 9 months in advance to get the particular dates we needed.
Johnny and Nancy were perfect hosts, to put it inte their own words," We are here if you need us, otherwise we are out of sight". We are already planning our return trip, the kids are still buzzing about their trip to the Hiouchi House