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This is your observation deck. Watching birds,sipping wine, reading, your choice
entrance to this little cottage by the sea
View of a big swell, from the yard
Pilot Rock, just outside the bay, and at sunset of course
This is the view from the bench at the end of the street

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Trinidad, CA
  • Place, Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinidad Masage & Day Spa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinidad Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pilot Rock Cottage - Ocean view and great home base for exploring the area

This little house overlooking Trinidad Bay is perfect for exploring the North Coast and relaxing in a distraction-free neighborhood. The house has a wall heater, space heaters and wood heat, a porch to stare at the Big Blue, all the comforts and amenities, cozy accommodations all around. Whether you want to hike the nearby trails, charter a fishing trip, read several books, or just enjoy a peaceful getaway, this house will likely have what you need. One queen-sized bed in the bedroom, 1 futon couch in the Chart Room. Owner lives on property, in separate unit, which is good if you need anything during your stay. We now offer WiFi. We also recently went 100% solar so if you appreciate having minimal impact, this is a great benefit. WE NOW OFFER FREE EVCHARGING! We really hope you will consider us and make great little get-away, even greater by staying at Pilot Rock Cottage.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Checkout Procedure. You will simply be asked to gather sheets and towels that have been used and place them by the washer/dryer. That is all.

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

About the neighborhood

Trinidad

Located in Downtown Trinidad, a neighborhood in Trinidad, this cottage is in a rural area. Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse and McKinleyville Totem Pole are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Trinidad Masage & Day Spa and Beau Pre Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Trinidad, CA

What's nearby

  • Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Trinidad Masage & Day Spa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Trinidad Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Trinidad Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Trinidad State Beach - 7 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 27 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trinidad Eatery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seascape Restaurant & Pier - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Headies Pizza & Pour - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Clam Beach Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pilot Rock Cottage - Ocean view and great home base for exploring the area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pilot Rock Cottage - Ocean view and great home base for exploring the area?

As of Apr 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pilot Rock Cottage - Ocean view and great home base for exploring the area on Jul 6, 2026 start from $209, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pilot Rock Cottage - Ocean view and great home base for exploring the area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pilot Rock Cottage - Ocean view and great home base for exploring the area?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pilot Rock Cottage - Ocean view and great home base for exploring the area located?

Located in Downtown Trinidad, this cottage is steps from Trinidad Art Gallery, Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse, and Trinidad Town Hall. Trinidad Masage & Day Spa and Trinidad Bay are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quant little house with views of the ocean. Love the wood burning stove. Great little local winery one block away!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts are very welcoming, we've stayed here several times and have had a great experience each time. Beautiful location and central to many activities. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is in a great Trinidad location. It is on a quiet residential street with a view of the Pacific and Trinidad Head. A popular cafe is just a few minutes away by foot and the scenic fishing pier is just down the hill.Steve is a great host. Communicating with him was quick and enjoyable.The cozy cottage was well equipped for our stay and the wood burining stove is a plus.We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I, along with our 2 young kids, had a fantastic stay at the cottage. Communication with the hosts was excellent. The space felt bigger in person than it looked in the photos. It's very charming and we loved the decor. The hosts set up the chart room as a second bedroom and it worked out perfectly for our party of 4. Our imaginative kids loved exploring the garden. The location is central and walkable to everything, from Murphy's market to Trinidad Head. It was an excellent base to explore Redwood NP from and we wouldn't hesitate staying there again if we're lucky enough to make the trip again some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, nice set up
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful cottage! Gorgeous ocean view, everything you need for a great stay, thoughtful touches in every room. We loved the coffee/beverage nook. Host Steve was great, we are already planning our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Nice little beach town

Comfortable good location i would recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjjoyed our stay. The cottage was extremely comfortable and convenient to restaurants, grocery stores, beach, hiking trails, and anything else one might want. Clean, too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verry wonderful!!! It's our third year in this cottage and it feels like home away from home.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location right in the heart of Trinidad. We loves that we could walk everywhere and had views of the ocean. Amazing find and amazing stay. We had an absolute blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny N.

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

Pilot Rock Cottage

We loved this place. The location was perfect. Easy walk to nearby grocery story and restaurant. Excellent walk over the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the wood stove and ability to walk everywhere. Didn’t get into sat for 3 days
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lucie b.

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

Great stay

Very clean, lovely comfortable bed in a great location. Would be very happy to go back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig m.

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

Pilot rock cottage

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

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

Perfect

We loved our short stay and would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Comfortable and relaxing

Very clean, nice view, close to a small and beautiful beach, good access to Praire Creek Redwoods, good eating choices for a small town, quiet, and good amenities. Look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Great location and wonderful place to stay

This place was great for two people looking to spend time in a centrally located location on the coast. Walking distance to tasty food and the beach as well as hikes. We loved staying here and would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mj L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this quaint cottage with a porch overlooking the water. Had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Trinidad is a very small town and some restaurants were not open as per their websites so were really glad we had a kitchen. Great place to get away from it all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oceanna C.

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

Cozy with great location

Walking around to all the sweet art stores and galleries in Trinidad and having this sweet place for a hike base is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon D.

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage was very nice, clean, good location. We like the place very much. Good communication with Steve, very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Pilot Rock Cottage

We've lodged at this location a number of times and have always enjoyed our stay
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Great location for the Redwoods and ocean hikes.

Picturesque cottage in a low key fishing village. Convenient to supermarket and restaurants. Loved the wood fireplace.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie L.

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

Wonderful Getaway!

We have stayed at Pilot Rock several times now, and loved being there each time. Cozy, comfy and great location! The owners are awesome, and the ocean view from the breakfast table is beautiful!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Trinidad treasure!

What a treasure this cottage is! Walking distance to so many things-stores, food, water, trails, museum, and more!!!Steve was a fabulous host that answered all my questions and gave recommendations for local things to see/do.Cottage is comfortable and has a fabulous cottage charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Pilot Rock Cottage

Love this spot
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve Ladwig

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My wife Jen and I had always dreamed of being able to live in Trinidad and then it finally happened. We both work at Cal Poly Humboldt and love to get outside as much as possible in Humboldt County. We live on this property and know this community and have been in this part of California for 30+ years. I am originally from Carlsbad, CA and Jen is from Junction City, CA. I came to Humboldt for the small town experience and Jen came to the university for big city experience.

Why they chose this property

If you want to be in the heart of a small fishing village and be able to walk to the store, to the beach, or drive to any number of attractions, this is a great home base. The neighborhood is quiet, the neighbors are quiet and friendly, and you can do it all, or do nothing at all, and feel refreshed from your time in Trinidad.

What makes this property unique

This cottage has something to offer all year round with great views of the bay from the front room, a cozy wood stove, very comfortable accommodations, a nice yard to hang out in, and a handful of restaurants, wineries, art galleries, and a museum/library. The house is small and really geared for a couple although it can handle up to two adults and two kids under 12 if you are already accustomed to living in close quarters.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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