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Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub

Vacation home in McKinleyville with kitchen and patio

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Mckinleyville, California

Place, McKinleyville Totem Pole
‪4 min drive‬
Place, Moonstone Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Place, Clam Beach County Park
‪7 min drive‬
Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

McKinleyville

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Hiller Dog Park, this vacation home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Beau Pre Golf Club. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

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What's nearby

McKinleyville Totem Pole - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
Moonstone Beach - 7 min drive - 6.0 miles
Clam Beach County Park - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
Trinidad Bay - 9 min drive - 8.0 miles
Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 9 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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 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. It also has a King bed and a whimsical, relaxing hammock chair. 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.

The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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$393 nightly

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Hot tub

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
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
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
Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

Near the marina
Near the sea

Things to do

Golf
Tennis
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

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.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in McKinleyville, close to Clam Beach County Park, Moonstone Beach, and Trinidad Bay. You'll also find McKinleyville Totem Pole and Clam Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as tennis and a garden.

Does Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub have a hot tub?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka), which is 1.8 mi away (4 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub?

Yes, every accommodation at Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.

Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Sep 21, 2025

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

Sep 2, 2025

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.

Aug 5, 2025

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.

Jul 28, 2025

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.

Jul 22, 2025

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.

Jul 21, 2025

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.

Jun 29, 2025

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 traveler

Jun 20, 2025

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with family

May 16, 2025

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.

Aug 21, 2024

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.

Aug 15, 2024

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.

Aug 4, 2024

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.

Aug 3, 2024

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.

Jul 20, 2024

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.

Jul 6, 2024

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

Jun 30, 2024

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.

Jun 15, 2024

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.

Sep 18, 2023

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.

Aug 29, 2023

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.

Aug 14, 2023

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.

Aug 9, 2023

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.

Jun 5, 2023

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.

May 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day

Great place, great location.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John V.

May 17, 2023

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.

May 8, 2023

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