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Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking trails, hot tub & fire pit!

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Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player
Beach
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Mckinleyville, CA
  • Place, Hiller Dog Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sequoia Park Zoo
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Redwood National and State Parks
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

McKinleyville

Located in McKinleyville, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Beau Pre Golf Club and Clam Beach County Park. .This vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from McKinleyville Totem Pole and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Hiller Dog Park.
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What's nearby

  • Hiller Dog Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 11 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Sequoia Park Zoo - 31 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Redwood National and State Parks - 51 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 20 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bigfoot Taproom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fogline Coffee - ‬8 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.

Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking trails, hot tub & fire pit!

Come explore the Redwoods, soak in the hot tub, relax on the wrap around covered porch, gaze out to the distant sea, cozy up by the fire pit, feed the Goldfish in the backyard pond and listen to the waterfalls. This 2500 square foot home is a haven for the soul inside and out. Perfect getaway for nature lovers, couples and families with older children! Garden Pond Retreat sits right above a forested coastal trail complete with a bridge and creek. This trail offers a short walk to the Mad River with views beyond to the ocean. Vaulted ceilings and plenty of windows invite the garden and seaside views inside.

On the main level guests will enjoy gleaming hardwood floors, a well appointed living room w/ large Smart T.V., dining room with seating for 6 and a fabulous open and connected kitchen- family room made cozy by a gas fireplace. Enjoy playing games by the fire with over 20 fun board games to choose from! Cooks will love preparing meals in the spacious, fully stocked kitchen complete with a large island and breakfast bar. The family room even includes a desk for guests needing to work while traveling. There is a half bath on this level. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms. The Main bedroom has distant ocean views, offers a King bed and attached bathroom with a large oval bathtub and separate shower. The second bedroom overlooks the incredible gardens, pond and wooded vistas below. The third bedroom has a king bed and a small t.v. for DVD's only. This bedroom also has gorgeous garden & wooded views. The 2nd upstairs bathroom has a combination tub/shower. All of the bedrooms upstairs are carpeted adding to the comfort and warmth of this house.

This home is filled with class and style. Each room is decorated with one of a kind artwork. Centrally located in Mckinleyville, Garden Pond Retreat is just 10 minutes to the bustling college town of Arcata and 10 minutes from the seaside village of Trinidad, and less than 2 miles from the local Airport. Just footsteps from the 5-plus mile hiking/biking/equestrian section of the California Coastal Hammond Trail that stretches from the Arcata Bottoms northward to Clam Beach County Park in McKinleyville. The trail has been voted "best place to walk, jog, or bike" in Humboldt County. If you want to take a bike ride in Humboldt County, this is the place!

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.

** Due to the 4 foot deep pond this home is not suitable for children under 6 or not swim safe. *

** 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 patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 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

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. (Extinguish any fires in fireplaces/woodstoves)

Close and lock all windows.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

Brand New Rejuvenate Garden Oasis House

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Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking trails, hot tub & fire pit! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the property, beds were super comfortable, very convenient to airport and redwood forest .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara H., Folsom, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at Garden Pond Retreat! The home is comfortable and well appointed and the yard is amazing. We had a small issue with the property and the property management team was quick to answer our call (late on a Saturday night even!), help us, and remedy the issue the following day. We stay in the area about once per year and will definitely keep this on the list of places we would go back to!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawnya W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay for 6 nights

Home had comfortable stay and enough comfortable beds for family of 5! This was a quiet neighborhood with a lot of close things to do around the area! The house was clean with a beautiful yard!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness

McKinleyville retreat house

The pond and landscaping were wonderful! A beautiful outdoor space! Beds were all comfortable and hot tub was a welcome sight after hiking during the days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a delightful and peaceful stay. This is an amazing property. I will be back! Thank you so very much.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Flower lover's dream

Stayed here with friends as a base camp to explore the various redwood parks. It was a good choice, the property is great, perfect location, great views. The master bedroom is amazing. The real draw here is the gardens, which are, I'd wager, world class in the VRBO land. Clearly an incredible effort put in here. All the flowers were in bloom and the massive koy pond is such an amazing feature. Rental was nice, hot tub is great (and barely mentioned in the pictures!), but be aware, it is very consistently cold here due to the marine layer (a thing you will hear much of if you haven't yet). In the heart of July we never saw above 62 degrees. Coming from 97 degrees in North Carolina this was a shock. This is clearly an owner lived in house and an owner driven rental, which as renters we all love (versus third party rental agencies), the care in the gardens in particular shows this commitment. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home base for the Redwoods

We really enjoyed this property as our home base for our visit to the Redwoods. It was an easy drive to the parks, while also being close to beaches and restaurants. The house was quiet and clean, and we loved the beautiful flowers, pond and hot tub. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Such an inviting, relaxing, and wonderful place.

The home is very roomy. Very welcoming decor. Beautiful grounds, pond. Couldn't have been nicer. Everything was very clean.
View of backyard pond.
Egret visitor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful property in a great location. Very clean and well stocked kitchen. We had great communication throughout the process. The grounds were so pretty and it was just a relaxing home to be in. There was a great walking path nearby with wonderful views of the ocean. I would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleonor C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Atmosphere

The residence was tranquil and elegantly appointed, providing an excellent environment for quality time with loved ones. We enjoyed an evening gathered around the fire, engaging in conversation and playing games at the generously sized table. The atmosphere was filled with positive energy and warmth.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family visit

This was a very warm, comfortable and artistic home with touches of art wherever you look. From pottery to paintings to the fine oak furnishings this is a very special and well cared for home. We were grateful for the opportunity to be able to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kierra’s Weekend Wedding

We had the most marvelous time at this house! The house was beautiful, and very clean and tidy. The amenities were plentiful and incredible to use! Thank you so much for letting us stay at your house! It was perfect for the bridal party to stay at for a beautiful weekend wedding. The beds are also incredibly comfortable and the beds are huge! Again, thank you so much for the fabulous stay we loved it and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

The house is spacious, well-decorated, with very beautiful gardens. We stayed mid-week for three nights and wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi N.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING!

My husband plans to give a more thorough review later, but in 20 years of using VRBO-and we use it 1-3/year-this is the absolute best! Super clean, comfortable, the most amazing landscaping, great hot tub, and they had EVERYTHING you will need! We could stay here for months! The only thing missing was our other daughter who couldn’t be with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walker R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house with ocean views

This was the perfect place for a multigenerational vacation. The garden was magical, our 5 year old loved feeding the fish in the pond, squeezing the snapdragon flowers and roasting marshmallows over the fire pit. The adults enjoyed the hot tub and the gourmet kitchen. This is not a place you need to bring cooking gear, the knives are sharp. If you do some wine tasting while you're in town there is also a wine fridge. We'd definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R., Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

What a lovely home! Very clean! Nice town. So glad we chose this home for our visit to the Redwoods!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay overall

Beautiful place to stay for a relaxing, peaceful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very quiet, cozy and extremely comfortable beds.

This vacation property is close to everything along the coast and quick shopping trips too. The trails along Mad River are beautiful, safe and allows for every level of walking interests If you have a larger family as we do and need max amount of privacy as well, this home will suite these needs perfectly. We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub, sharing quiet conversations around the little fire pit and porches. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Redwoods vacation

I would have given this property a solid 5 stars, however, we encountered some issues that prevent that. Everything else was great: location, roominess, prettiest house in the neighborhood, comfort, etc. So why am I rating it 4 stars? Contract trash personnel apparently open the roll-up garage door to get the trash cans. We found the garage door open each time (3) we came home after being gone all day. Since we were told to leave the door open between the garage and the house, that means anyone off the street could have gone into the house while we were gone, and there are homeless people around the city and the walking trails not too far away. We called the management company to tell them about the garage door issue, but nothing changed. This did not make us feel very secure about staying there. The other thing is that the freezer part of the refrigerator was going out and would not make ice or keep our frozen food frozen. We ended up throwing some of our food out because of this. We told the management company about this too but there was nothing they could do about it while we were staying there. So, two disappointments in an otherwise very pleasant experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Humboldt gem

Loved this house, perfect location in quiet neighborhood, close to trails and CPH. Very comfortable and beautiful! Hope we can return when visiting our son at Cal Poly:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariana R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and comfortable!

We had a wonderful time at this property! It was luxurious with king beds for everyone, a fully stocked kitchen and beautiful back yard. The only concern was that the outside irrigation (for the backyard garden) sounded like it was leaking one night...hopefully it was able to be fixed! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing home away from home!

This home was the perfect stay for our vacation to the Redwood national and state parks. The listing was on-pointe and the location was just right. Backyard was serene and we even saw some elk and herons. The house was stocked with everything one would need for a week (except for oil, salt, and sugar - which you could get at the grocery stores nearby along with your groceries) and the appliances were high end, which we greatly appreciated. The family photos and different art work all around the house were a nice homey touch and gave a lovely lived-in and loved feel to the home. Neighborhood was quiet and safe. We would highly recommend this place to anyone and will certainly stay here again should we ever be back to this part of the country.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day

Great place, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home

House and property were as advertised and quite beautiful. We enjoyed the heron and ducks that landed in the pond. The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils and cookware. The bedrooms very nice with great views. If the opportunity occurs, I would stay here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pepper K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home near beach

We stayed in this lovely property with an exquisite garden and fish pond. We were all over 70 and enjoyed walking the trail through the wooded area and adjacent to the beach. The property has everything you can possibly need if you are a cook or bbq er. The bedrooms are very comfortable with good quality bedding and towels. We had no children with us but noticed many touches for them such as a coloring table and a step stool in the powder room so they could access the sink. We would definitely book this property again. The instructions were perfect and I was even able to bring Alexa with us to time our cooking and provide music. No trouble with the internet either. My phone, an iphone worked immediately. Thanks for a great sister reunion!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023