Overlooking the ocean, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. It includes 1 hot tub. Enjoy birdwatching, surfing, bodyboarding, and fishing nearby. The property offers a patio for outdoor relaxation. Golf facilities are located nearby. Explore attractions like Clam Beach and McKinleyville Totem Pole.
Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Firepit available
One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds
Popular amenities
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Mckinleyville, CA
Beau Pre Golf Club
Place, Beau Pre Golf Club
4 min drive
McKinleyville Totem Pole
Place, McKinleyville Totem Pole
4 min drive
Clam Beach
Place, Clam Beach
5 min drive
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
4 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Garden Pond Retreat~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.
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The host requires you to 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.
Important information
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Property # 946549vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
McKinleyville
Located in McKinleyville, this holiday home is by the sea. McKinleyville Totem Pole and Arcata Theatre Lounge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Azalea State Natural Reserve and Sue-meg State Park. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Is Garden Pond Retreat~Hot tub & Fire Pit! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Garden Pond Retreat~Hot tub & Fire Pit!?
As of 24 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Pond Retreat~Hot tub & Fire Pit! on 20 Nov 2026 start from £724, 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 at Garden Pond Retreat~Hot tub & Fire Pit!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Garden Pond Retreat~Hot tub & Fire Pit!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Garden Pond Retreat~Hot tub & Fire Pit!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Garden Pond Retreat~Hot tub & Fire Pit! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hiller Dog Park, Beau Pre Golf Club and McKinleyville Totem Pole. Clam Beach and Clam Beach County Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
About the host
Hosted by Jonna
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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