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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Trinidad

With a stay at this vacation home in Trinidad (Westhaven-Moonstone), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Moonstone Beach and 14 minutes by foot from Little River State Beach. .This beach vacation home is 30.6 mi (49.2 km) from Redwood National and State Parks and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Clam Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Little River State Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Clam Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Luffenholtz Beach County Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Redwood National and State Parks - 42 min drive - 30.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 24 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smug's Pizza-McKinleyville - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ramone's Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa Wheelies - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Grind Cafe- at ACV - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway!

Perched above beautiful Moonstone Beach is perfect for 2 couples, close friends or a small family looking for a relaxing beach getaway. This home features endless seascapes & mesmerizing sunset views and is just a few minutes walk down to the beach! The friendly owner has private quarters below with a separate entrance downstairs. She keeps to herself when visiting and respects guests' privacy. The endless views of Clam Beach and Little River combined with the proximity to Moonstone Beach make this home a great spot for exploring the North Coast. Moonstone Beach is a local family favorite beach that is best known for great surfing, kayaking and fun exploring with rocks to climb, tide pools, sea caves and pristine sand. Running and fitness enthusiasts will love taking the downhill stroll to Moonstone beach, crossing Little River and walking or running for miles on Clam Beach. On a low tide walking north on the beach will lead all the way to Camel Rock, a popular surf spot. After a day of exploring the Redwoods and beaches guests will love sitting on the South facing deck soaking up sunset views.

The open floor plan is spacious and bathed in natural light from the unadorned windows. This beach house is decorated with a mix of modern and vintage decor that creates a comfy vibe with a large contemporary sectional sofa plus 3 old fashioned rocking chairs perfect for lounging and enjoying movies on the large Smart TV. The open living room feels like a solarium with expansive windows without coverings that allow the outdoor views inside. The newly remodeled kitchen is fully equipped for all of your culinary and entertainment needs. The propane bbq is located on the deck just off the kitchen for easy grilling. This two bedroom, one bathroom home comfortably sleeps 4 adults and can accommodate 2 kids w/ twin rollaway beds. Each room has a queen bed and a fold out twin. The bathroom has a combination tub/shower. The full sized washer and dryer are conveniently located in the hall closet. Convenient parking in the driveway allows for two to three cars.

Moonstone Beach Retreat is located off of Scenic Drive running just below Hwy. 101 so this home is easy to access but may have some road noise along with the sounds of the sea. Drive less than three miles away from the seaside village of Trinidad which offers a full service grocery, restaurants, a wine tasting room, cafe, art gallery, museum, pier and pristine beaches. Explore nearby Trinidad Head's 45 minute loop trail with spectacular panoramic ocean views. Patrick's Point State Park just 5 miles North of Trinidad offers a plethora of outdoor activities such as hunting for agates, exploring tide pools, and hiking the majestic Elk Head Trail. Take a scenic 40 minute drive North to explore the majestic Redwood National and State Parks.

Important Notes:

** Guest reserving home must be 25 years or older, be staying at the property the entire time and will be considered the responsible party for this booking.

** Upon completion of booking reservation guests will be required to sign a rental agreement agreeing to Trinidad Retreats rules and regulations.

** Sorry but this is not a pet friendly home, no exceptions.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please remove all trash and recycling from the home and place it in outside bins.
Turn off the heaters, furnace, fans, gas fireplace.
Close and lock all windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Beach Lover's Getaway Moonstone Beach Retreat
Moonstone Beach Retreat A Beach Lover's Getaway
Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway - Trinidad
1546-198325

Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cozy place . centrally located between the towns north and south
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay! The house was spotless and very well cared for. The beds were incredibly comfortable — we all slept so well. It truly had everything we needed and felt like a home away from home. The view of Moonstone Beach was absolutely beautiful and made our mornings and evenings extra special. Great restaurant just below. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing stay on the coast!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is outstanding! Very clean, comfortable beds, incredible views and in a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayme D.

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

Great stay!

Clean, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful property at wonderful location! Absolutely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette R.

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

Great stay!

This place was great to stay at and is in a good location for several nearby trails that lead to beautiful views. The restaurants nearby were delicious as well. This place had everything we needed and the beds and bedding were very comfortable. It was also very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Atra A.

Oceanfront Bliss

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was spotless and incredibly comfortable, with a cozy sofa and plenty of seating. The location was fantastic, a short walk to Moonstone Beach and only about 37 minutes drive to Prairie Creek State Park. Everything felt well thought out, and we especially loved brochures with local and park info and all the helpful recommendations. Would definitely stay here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Great stay on our road trip!

We needed a place to rest for a couple days on our road trip. This place was perfect and just minutes away from a great little town and close enough to Redwood. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith C.

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

Trinidad Retreat

Trinidad is a great town to stay in when visiting the area. Helpful friendly hosts. Comfortable place that is a short walk to the incredible Moonstone beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

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

Perfect de-stress getaway

Comfortable and scenic home away from home. Quiet with all the amenities you'd need to relax and enjoy by-the--sea living. Property managers were terrific!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

iraja s.

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

Great Views!

My wife and I had a wonderful time of doing nothing except mostly staring at the view. It was an easy walk to the beach, and close to McKinleyville for shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lindsay s.

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

Fantastic Redwoods Retreat!

So happy with this stay. Planned a trip to the Redwoods and this was a fantastic home base. Short trips to many trailheads, Trinidad’s downtown is so cute to grab necessities, coffee, sandwiches, etc. and Moonstone Grill down the street (1 min drive) is a great spot for dinner. The house was very clean, comfy couch, and so much natural light! Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful and Relaxing Getaway

We had a wonderful time visiting with family and exploring the gorgeous coast and redwood forests in the area. The home was extremely clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed. Would definitely return for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

A great rental

Perfect location, great views, well-appointed kitchen. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela e.

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

Beautiful ocean view

This house had everything we needed…it was immaculate and the view of tho ocean and proximity to the beach were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

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

Clean, comfortable, and easy to access

This was a perfect place to stay to explore the coast and Redwood Forest. It was clean, comfortable, and easy to access. The property manager was easy to contact and responded quickly to texts. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM R.

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

Perfection

Wonderful property at a world class location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel W.

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

Truly a One-of-a-Kind

Such a great experience. The location is splendid! I loved the beach walks and the access to the ocean from this location. The people here are very friendly!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

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

Great getaway

Really lovely location close to the beach and lovely views. Lots of windows and natural light. The tv is so far from the couch though haha just be prepared for a small viewing experience. But it is a smart tv so that was very nice. Perfect for a girls trip :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelton R.

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

Relaxing trip to the tall trees

The property is just as discribed. Great view and access to the beach and access to all the great hikes in the Redwood National and state parks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beth R.

Beach Fun and Relaxation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful views, fun with the family, walk to the beach, with a functional kitchen in a clean home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay at Moonstone beach very much. The house was very clean and had a well stocked kitchen with everything we needed. The nearby road did not bother us. We liked having an outdoor grill. We liked the location not far from the restaurants and shops of cute Arcata. Had a great time and hope to be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Excellent stay in beautiful area

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed our stay here...the location was great for our travels to Redwoods, Lost Coast and exploring beaches and parks. The house was beautiful, comfortable, and clean with a great kitchen and many games to enjoy. We would recommend the place to others and we loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Amazing beach house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at Moonstone Beach! This house is just a short walk to the beach. My family loved the location and the house was perfectly comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

40th Anniversary

Enjoyed the relaxing, peace and quiet even though it poured rain the whole time. Just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024