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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, table tennis
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mckinleyville, CA
  • Place, McKinleyville Totem Pole
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Clam Beach County Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cal Poly Humboldt State University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

McKinleyville

Located within a mile (2 km) of Hiller Dog Park, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of McKinleyville Totem Pole. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • McKinleyville Totem Pole - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 7 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Clam Beach County Park - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 9 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Trinidad Bay - 9 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fogline Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bigfoot Taproom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬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.

Welcome to Mermaid Cove: Your Luxurious Oceanfront Retreat

Welcome to Mermaid Cove: Your Luxurious Oceanfront Retreat

Experience the enchanting allure of Mermaid Cove, a stunning oceanfront property that brings the magic of the sea right to your doorstep. With breathtaking 180-degree ocean views, this luxurious retreat is the perfect getaway for families or friends looking to create unforgettable memories. Step outside onto the expansive wrap-around deck, where you can unwind in the large hot tub or gather around the gas fire pit for a cozy evening under the stars. Whether you're barbecuing on the propane-fueled Weber BBQ grill or roasting marshmallows for s'mores, every moment spent here feels like a dreamy escape.

Inside, the heart of the home boasts a spacious kitchen fully equipped with all the essentials and gourmet extras, perfect for hosting magical family gatherings. The adjacent living room offers a comfortable space to relax and enjoy the stunning ocean vistas, ensuring you're never far from the beauty of the coast. Mermaid Cove features three beautifully appointed bedrooms, each offering mesmerizing ocean views. Two bedrooms are outfitted with luxurious king beds, providing a restful night's sleep, while the third bedroom is perfect for kids or additional guests, featuring a queen bed and a trundle bed with two twins. This bedroom also has its own en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower for added convenience. One of the king bedrooms also boasts an en suite bathroom with a beautifully tiled walk-in shower, ensuring everyone has their own space. All bedrooms open directly onto the deck, inviting the refreshing sea breeze and spectacular sights into your retreat. Each bedroom has it's own flat screen TV and the garage holds 4 beach cruiser bicycles and a pool / ping-pong table.

Surrounded by nature, Mermaid Cove is an ideal location for bird and wildlife watching, and during whale migration season, you'll have a front-row seat to witness these magnificent creatures as they journey through the Pacific Ocean. Whether you're here to relax, explore, or simply soak in the unparalleled beauty of the ocean, Mermaid Cove is the ultimate luxurious escape. Book your stay today and dive into an unforgettable oceanfront experience!
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

924044

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

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

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to 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.

What do couples enjoy most about Welcome to Mermaid Cove: Your Luxurious Oceanfront Retreat?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Welcome to Mermaid Cove: Your Luxurious Oceanfront Retreat?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

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

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka), which is 2 mi away (4 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Welcome to Mermaid Cove: Your Luxurious Oceanfront Retreat?

Yes, every accommodation at Welcome to Mermaid Cove: Your Luxurious Oceanfront Retreat comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.

Welcome to Mermaid Cove: Your Luxurious Oceanfront Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 206 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was ideal. Beautiful area and the house was spotless. Plenty of amenities at your disposal. We had everything for cooking a delicious meal if only we had more time. Loved it!! Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niles G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for hiking the redwoods and the best stocked home we’ve ever stayed in. The view was remarkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing getaway

Beautiful house with strong commitment to mermaid theme! Great view of ocean. There is river access, which we did not use.Not direct beach access, but we could def hear the waves. (If you want to actually walk in the ocean, it was just a few miles to the beach) Sitting by the fire table, listening to the ocean.....priceless. Hot tub was amazing. House was well stocked, beautiful and comfy.Def recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

The home was very clean and had eveything you could want the best stocked home i have been to A plus rating I would stay here again for sure!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanee H., El Dorado Hills

Liked: Cleanliness

The best equipped STR ever!

We loved our stay! The owners thought of absolutely everything with the most well stocked STR we've ever stayed at. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Perfect location to explore Redwoods areas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for Vacation

House and property were wonderful. Plenty of room for family and friends. Close to lots of amenities. Hot tub stopped working and they got someone to come repair it on the weekend. Great service. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wife wishes she could live in this house!

The house is in a great location. The attention to detail was beyond explanation. We had everything we needed and more! The house was really clean. The back yard is beautiful. Perfect for watching sunset. The hot tub was perfect after a long day of hiking. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting student at Humboldt

We brought the extended family for a visit with our son at Humboldt. The property was exactly as described, well maintained, clean, well stocked, and comfortable. We all loved the mermaid decor everywhere. We appreciated all the little extras provided that made the stay really special. It is clear that someone lovingly curated every detail of Mermaid Cove. The space perfectly fit our group, with a separate bathroom for each bedroom. We are looking forward to booking here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couples

This place is wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Don B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unable to stay at this VRBO

We were all set to stay at the mermaid house. All payments have been made, and then we were informed that these owners pulled out from this platform so we never were able to enjoy the mermaid house which made us very very disappointed. However, Vacasa stepped up to the plate and helped us find another place to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

This is a beautiful home that is fully equipped. The home had everything we could possibly need and more. We appreciated the attention to detail in the overall theming/decor of the home. It was a great location to explore the Redwoods. loved the
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scottie B., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We had a great time here -- and got a real kick out of all the mermaid decor. It had everything we needed and then some, and we loved the views of the ocean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely stay in the redwoods park area.

Our family of six (all adults; 3 couples) loved this property. Each couple had a bathroom, and the living, dining and kitchen areas were large enough to accommodate us all when we sat down to eat or to socialize. Large open windows! We needed extra towels and they were delivered pronto! 'Tis hard to get the kayaks down to the water, so if you plan to come to boat on the water, be ready for a good hike down the steps and negotiating among some underbrush. A minor complaint, as the weather had begun to cool when we arrived, so relinquishing this was not a big deal. I think new visitors will find the property quite charming and their needs amply fulfilled.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies motorcycle riding club get together

We loved this place. Everything was as advertised and was very clean. Small free standing heater in living area was inoperable but really didn't need it. We would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation home for a family

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mermaid Cove! It is located next door to a great walking/bike trail. Everything inside and outside was clean. The refrigerator water stream was reeeeealllly slow, but that was only a minor inconvenience. Be prepared to be fascinated by all the ways the owners have incorporated mermaids and mermaid colors in every aspect of the decor and details.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Larry R., Reno, Nevada, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great VRBO Rental

Just stayed for a week. House has a great location and is very comfortable. Highly recommend...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mermaids Paradise!

This house is a Mermaids Paradise! It was so fun and the views are stunning, both my daughters ages 12 & 26 loved this house! We spent Thanksgiving there visiting our oldest daughter who was attending Cal Poly Humboldt, 10/10 recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia L., Ithaca, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay!

Our family spent a week visiting the redwood and surrounding areas. The house was amazing and had everything we needed and more. The staff were very responsive and helpful and a pleasure to interact with. We highly recommend Mermaid Cove!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will come again!

We loved our stay at this property. Check-in/-out process was easy. House was clean and fully stocked with everything we needed. Our 16-year old loved playing pool with her dad. We all enjoyed the hot tub daily. Convenient that towels for the hot tub were provided. Plenty of space to spread out. Had a fox come and visit on the back porch one evening. Would definiltey like to stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect coastal retreat

Very well stocked. The turquoise and mermaid theme was so fun. House is beautiful and comfortable too. Especially the beds. Boys loved pool table and board games. Wish we had more time to enjoy the house more but we’re there to watch the Kinetic race. Neighborhood is beautiful and tucked away in central location on Mckinleyvile inbetween Trinidad and Arcata/Eureka. They didn’t let us check in early so had to wait until 4 so that was only bummer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Neil's S.

Beautiful home, great location!

Pros: Amazing location,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin G.

Decent house, terrible customer service

It’s a nice rental but the lack of communication from the host and the bad customer service took what would have been a lovely vacation and made it irritating. The host never replied in a timely manner to any messages I sent through the app and left me waiting for weeks. I finally had to call just to get the details of how to get into the property because they would not reply to my messages and did not send the details as promised. When I asked for a late check out they were not accommodating at all when in my experience in the past that has not been an issue. The new standard of having check out time at 10 am and not being flexible on that is really unacceptable when considering how much these rentals are. At 10:00 on the dot a maid knocked on the door and fussed at us to leave already, I’ve never had such a bad experience at a VRBO. Having the maid show up to harass us was the most upsetting part, so unprofessional. I would not book this property or this host ever again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan and Debbie S., Northern California

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House

When you first walk in the door you are greeted with amazing views. The house is very well stocked with everything you might need and more. The location is amazing with the River, the Ocean and Trails right out your front door. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. There is so many things to do two days was not enough time, we definitely have to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024