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Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub

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Hike the local coastal trails then soak in the hot tub!
Property grounds
Soak up the serenity in these breathtaking views.
Gather round the gas fire-pit and roast marshmallows!
Feed the Goldfish in the beautiful 4 ft. deep pond.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 62500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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 - 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 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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 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

You need to know

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
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.

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 hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Hiller Dog Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Sequoia Park Zoo - 30 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Redwood National and State Parks - 45 min drive - 56.6 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toni's 24 Hour Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub on 3 Jul 2026 start from £316, 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 - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 89 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tawnya W.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sara H.

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

Christi M.

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

Great stay overall

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

10/10 Excellent

Kay P.

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

Anne Z.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

virginia v.

Family reunion

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic- terrific accommodations in a beautiful setting; home was exceptionally well appointed and spacious grounds were super well manicured- the best in the neighborhood. Easy access to trails and walking paths to the river and beautiful views of the ocean from the house. Hot tub was a plus for all and barbecue worked great. Wonderful gathering spot for our family gathering.

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Great place to stay

Beautiful home, great location. Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Memorial Day

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

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
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

Beautiful Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time at this home. It was very comfortable and clean and located in a great neighborhood. The grounds were just gorgeous. It was about an hour from the different redwood parks. It was very close to the ocean and a wonderful walking path. I would highly recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

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

Sheila R.

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

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
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Garden Pond Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were pleased with our stay: everything was clean, functional, and well cared for. Loved the location near the trails.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Garden Pond Retreat Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were extremely pleased with our stay at Garden Pond Retreat. The house and property is absolutely beautiful. We loved everything about the house, it was perfect for us in every way possible. We did have a minor issue with the hot tub and the property management team resolved the problem within two hours. We loved the art work throughout the house and the oak floors and cabinetry. The landscaping and variety of plants were absolutely beautiful and the pond was the highlight of the outside.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Wonderful property!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home and property exceeded our expectations!!

10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

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

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

Eleonor C.

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

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

Maureen B.

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

Lovely house and garden

Beautifully appointed, spacious home. Plenty of room for all 4 of us to have privacy and to come together when we wanted to. So nice to have a hot tub available as the evening at the coast are reliably cool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

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

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

Brenda B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Amazing property!!

This property is perfect in so many ways! The location is perfect, the house and gardens are absolutely beautiful, and the deck and hot tub are a wonderful addition!! The kitchen is appointed with everything and more that you need to prepare meals. The house is so clean, and had so many charming touches to make the stay so special. My family is hoping to stay at this amazing property again in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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