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Luffenholtz Beach Studio: Your seaside getaway in beautiful Trinidad, CA

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A small, single-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Trinidad, CA
  • Place, Trinidad Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Luffenholtz Beach County Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Trinidad

With a stay at this guesthouse in Trinidad (Westhaven-Moonstone), you'll be steps from Luffenholtz Beach County Park and Trinidad Bay. .This guesthouse is 29.3 mi (47.1 km) from Redwood National and State Parks and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from The Heights Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Trinidad Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Luffenholtz Beach County Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Trinidad State Beach - 13 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Redwood National and State Parks - 43 min drive - 29.2 miles

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 26 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smug's Pizza-McKinleyville - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Grind Cafe- at ACV - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seascape Restaurant & Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beachcomber Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Luffenholtz Beach Studio: Your seaside getaway in beautiful Trinidad, CA

Located on Trinidad Bay, Luffenholtz Beach Studio is a large fully furnished studio apartment located just steps from beautiful Luffenholtz Beach and the spectacular coastal views from Tepona Point. The scenic and rocky Trinidad coast is one of the most spectacular and pristine segments of the California coast. We invite you to experience the dramatic landscapes of Luffenholtz Beach, explore the tide pools at nearby Baker Beach, or enjoy the dramatic ocean vistas from nearby Houda Point, a popular beach for surfers, painters, and bird watchers. At the end of the day, you can relax at the creek side patio, or enjoy a glass of wine sitting in two Adirondack chairs overlooking Luffenholtz Cove and the Pacific Ocean while enjoying the sunset. Located just 2 miles north is the quaint seaside village of Trinidad, with restaurants, shops, and galleries. The Redwood Coast Airport is less than 10 minutes away. The 642 sq ft studio apartment is very private and is surrounded by lush mature gardens. Located above our garage, it has a queen size bed, cable TV, WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a full bathroom with tub and shower. There is an outdoor deck with views of the forest and two comfortable chairs.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • Garden

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Seaside Cottage Just Above Luffenholtz Beach Beautiful Trinidad
Seaside Cottage Just Above Luffenholtz Beach Beautiful
Seaside Cottage Just Above Luffenholtz Beach Beautiful Trinidad
Seaside Cottage Just Above Luffenholtz Beach Beautiful Trinidad
Seaside Cottage Just Above Luffenholtz Beach Beautiful

Luffenholtz Beach Studio: Your seaside getaway in beautiful Trinidad, CA Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful piece of property in a great location to access the beach and nearby local restaurants, which were great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eliska R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, friendly hosts, comfortable cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gwen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is always a pleasure to stay at the seaside cottage by Luffenholtz beach.Tom is a wonderful host and his dog Lucy always greets us with a warm welcome. The cottage is perfect for the two of us. The bed in comfortable, the kitchen is very nice and we always have everything we need. The garden is beautiful and there is a perfect spot to watch the sunset over the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite place so far. The have a great view of the ocean. Place was clean, well appointed and had everything we needed. Would recommend and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Stay near Luffenholtz

Thank you so much for our beautiful and tranquil stay, the property and gardens are absolutely beautiful and the view of the ocean from the seating area near the guest house was breathtaking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I highly recommend Luffenholtz Beach Studio to anyone who will be staying in the Trinidad area. The location above the Pacific captures the unique beauty of the rugged and rocky coastline. The studio’s big windows, vaulted ceiling and huge skylight fill the studio with light and a sense of being high among the redwoods. The kitchen was well equipped and was provided with my favorite coffee(Peet’s) and a rarity in short stay rentals; sharp knives. The host was very accessible and communicative and is clearly someone who takes pride in his accommodation. This is one of my favorite VRBO accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Summer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

We really enjoyed the gardens and the cottage.

Was clean and quaint. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Somenath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a wonderful stay, we will love to come back and start again in such a meditative place. It has moon roof, surrounded by trees
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Clean, cozy, and as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If the nature’s beauty is what you are searching for, this is the place to stay. Peaceful surroundings and easy access to beaches and redwood forests. The garden is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location has wonderful views and a pieceful setting. Lovely sunset views and close to town. Most definitely returning. The dog Lucy is also absolutely adorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Very comfortable good location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning property! The cottage has everything you need and was nicely decorated & very clean. Comfortable bed & nice linens. The gardens were such a fabulous surprise! Tom & Tom were so enjoyable to visit with. The views and close proximity to the beach was the cherry on top of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 stars! The cottage feels very private and is on beautiful property. Perfect location! Kind owners. We hope to be able to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

Beautiful cottage in a great location. The cottage was comfortable, clean, and felt private from property owner. Loved all the windows which made the space feel very open. Host was friendly. Great location for hiking the redwoods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Trinidad Escape

Wonderful location. Well maintained with responsive hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is just across the road from the Luffenholtz beach access. Tom was very friendly and encouraged us to explore their property. The cottage is very private and quiet and next to the main house on the hillside surrounded by beautiful landscaping and plants. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

emily k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect!

The Luffenholz Cottage was clean and comfortable, the property is beautiful, the location is spectacular and the hosts were lovely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Seaside Cottage

This was a perfect place for a dual get-away weekend and wedding celebration. Loved hearing the ocean waves in the morning while on the deck and admiring the natural beauty of this magnificent part of California!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Great Location

Enjoyed the cottage while visiting family in Trinidad. We were busy so we only enjoyed view of the ocean but looked like very easy walk to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Perfect place for our short stay! Beautiful, quiet, clean and peaceful. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Place

The property was clean, light and bright (great skylight!), private and quiet. A great getaway only a couple of miles from the town of Trinidad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luffenholtz stay

What a beautiful location. Nestled in the woods, a short walk from Luffenholtz Beach, which is very special. Incredibly quiet and private. It was a joy to stay there.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little studio flat with a skylight and a balcony overlooking the NorCal jungle. Tom is great and the grounds were lovely too. Best is the sound of the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent garden house i

Tom has made a magnificent retreat in the forest by the ocean. We had a fantastic time and hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023