Enter the "Garage House" and step into sublime ocean front living.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Trinidad, CA

Moonstone Beach
‪17 min walk‬
Trinidad Bay
‪5 min drive‬
Trinidad State Beach
‪9 min drive‬
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Be swept away by an unparalleled panoramic ocean view the moment you enter this private house. The floor plan is open with a fully equipped modern kitchen which features a tiled center island. The comfortable living room offers full view windows perfect for whale watching.
Light the wood stove or turn up the thermostat for heating.
The bathroom features a natural slate walk in shower.
Awake to the ocean view from the queen bed.
The spacious grounds are landscaped with rock gardens and a large lawn area.
Watch the sunset and surfers from the multilevel decks.
This is the perfect place to unwind and relax.
Due to County and State requirements related to COVID-19 for certification we can not operate the hot tub at this time.

Property manager

Bill Snell

Premier Host

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Trinidad

Westhaven-Moonstone, a neighbourhood in Trinidad, is home to this holiday home. Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse and McKinleyville Totem Pole are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sue-meg State Park and Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels are also worth visiting.

Trinidad, CA

What's nearby

Luffenholtz Beach County Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Moonstone Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Trinidad Bay - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Clam Beach County Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Trinidad State Beach - 9 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

Eureka Station - 25 min drive
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Smug's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
‪Speedy Taco - ‬8 min drive
‪Moonstone Grill - ‬17 min walk
‪Trinidad Eatery - ‬4 min drive
‪Seascape Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enter the "Garage House" and step into sublime ocean front living. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enter the "Garage House" and step into sublime ocean front living.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enter the "Garage House" and step into sublime ocean front living.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enter the "Garage House" and step into sublime ocean front living. located?

Located in Westhaven-Moonstone, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Luffenholtz Beach County Park and Moonstone Beach. Little River State Beach and Trinidad Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

1 Sept, 2023

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

Great location and amazing view!

We loved our stay here. The location was perfect for us and the house was perfectly suited for a couple. The view was amazing, especially from the hottub!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

8 May, 2025

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

Beautiful….

This is the 2nd time I have stayed here. It is such a beautiful and calming place to stay. I will always stay here from now on.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

judy H.

24 Apr, 2025

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

Excellent stay

Everything about this property was perfect. The attention to detail was phenomenal. We wanted for nothing. If we thought we needed something it was there for our convenience. The views were the best I have ever seen. I would definitely stay there again. We were sad to leave. It was the perfect getaway. Thank you so much

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

23 Apr, 2025

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

A little piece of paradise

We cannot say enough great things about our stay at the Garage House! Originally intended only as the home base for our trip to the Redwood National Forest, the Garage House quickly became a main highlight of our trip. The view of the ocean, waking up to the sounds of the waves, and sitting in the hot tub after a long day of hiking were moments that we deeply treasured. The cherry on top, was the location. The town of Trinidad and its local businesses like the Beachcomber, Kayak Trinidad, and the Trinidad Bay Gallery and Eatery were true gems. If we ever have the chance, we would love to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

14 Apr, 2025

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

Garage House

It was a great place to stay. Rained off and on everyday and the surf was quite violent. Was great to watch from the house.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Apr, 2025

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

Amazing View, Cute House

The view of the ocean is picturesque. The outdoor space is lovely and had a nice little hot tub. The place was clean and convenient to Trinidad and not too far from Redwood.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

6 Apr, 2025

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

Beautiful View

So serene. Just a couple of nit picks: We wish there was an outside table, kleenex in the bathroom, and window treatments in the bedroom that blocked the morning sun a little better. And not a criticism, just an FYI: the hot tub is constantly on....heating or filtering, we don't know what.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

12 Mar, 2025

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

Always a treat

Always at treat

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

26 Feb, 2025

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

Trinidad

Great property with great views!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

11 Feb, 2025

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

Beautiful views!

We loved staying at this beautiful home. You can’t beat the views! It was a perfect location for us to come back to after a day of exploring tide pools or hiking in the redwoods to soak in the hot tub and listen to the waves below us. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

19 Jan, 2025

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

Beautiful Comfortable Relaxing .. Perfect for 2!

We love everything about this property! It's clean with gorgeous views and a comfy bed. We appreciate the walk-in shower and couldn't have been more comfortable than we were. The kitchen was well stocked as we, mostly, cooked in! This host is diligent and truly cares about his guests... we hope to visit again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

3 Jan, 2025

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

New Years at Garage House

Clean, comfortable, and well appointed with a spectacular view from the house, decks, and hot tub. Bill is a helpful host.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

walter m.

14 Dec, 2024

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

Peace at the coast

Overall really nice. But something needs to be done with the garbage cans. On arrival the garbage cans were visited by raccoons and they spread garbage all over the back yard and front yard. Of course we cleaned it up. Tightly closed the lids and again the same trash spread all over. I closed lids with bungee cords that worked one day. Then the last night it was bad. A dog got back there and helped spread the refuse. One more cleanup before we left. New strategy needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

10 Dec, 2024

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

Best sunsets!

This was our fourth year staying at Bill's Garage House, and we once again had a lovely time! It's comfortable, convenient to many, many hikes, and the views overlooking the ocean are just jaw-dropping! The hot tub is also a highlight for us. Bill has an apple tree that had an abundance of apples this year, and encouraged us to take some, so we made an apple pie for Thanksgiving! Thanks Bill!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael D.

27 Nov, 2024

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

Lovely stay, amazing views!

My boyfriend and I stayed 5 days at the garage house. The views are incredible and we very much enjoyed the hit tub and listening to the waves at night. The kitchen was well stocked but there were very minimal spices (Salt and pepper). You may want to bring your own or buy from the local market. Also there was no shampoo or conditioner provided, so don't forget to bring your own. We accidently left my boyfriend's watch at the house and the owner was very helpful with mailing it back to us. We would stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

20 Nov, 2024

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

As great as we remembered!

We stayed at Garage house 2 or 3 times pre-pandemic and hadn't been back until last week. It is such a wonderful retreat. Getting in is easy, the views as mentioned by many are remarkable and soaks in the tub watching either the surfers or the sunset are memorable. Appreciated the coffee beans and bottle of wine as a plus. Plenty of towels, bedding, etc. Kitchen minimal, but sufficient enough for all meals there for 3 days. While the Murphy Market is pretty good, if you really want to stock up with wonderfully fresh and unusual produce, meats, cheeses, etc. take the 20 minute drive to Arcata and go to North Coast Co-op. We're looking forward to another return and enjoying the relaxation of Garage house.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

14 Nov, 2024

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

Hidden Gem!

The garage house is absolutely beautiful. Nothing beats the breathtaking views. I did not want to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

7 Nov, 2024

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

Trinidad getaway

Our stay in the Garage House was amazing. Walking into the house and seeing the views of the ocean was spectacular. The house is comfortable with everything we needed. It was convenient to the town of Trinidad, the redwoods and beaches and restaurants. We hope to stay there again in the future. We highly recommend the Garage House in Trinidad

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

29 Oct, 2024

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

The View

Beautiful

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G.

16 Oct, 2024

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

Incredible view

We very much enjoyed staying at this property. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. The rooms were very pretty and well maintained. The best part of this rental is the view. Main room and bedroom both face the ocean and the view from each is stunning. There is a deck with the same view and we loved sitting out there watching the sunset. We would definitely rent here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carsten T.

9 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect getaway near Redwood parks

Perfect for our trip. Short drive from the airport. Convenient shopping in Arcata and Trinidad. Very quiet, only the sound of waves at night. Friendly host. Very clean + amazing views.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Best place!

Best place we've ever stayed along the coast. Thanks for a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

susie k.

26 Sept, 2024

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

Absolutely stunning

What can I say but that this was just heaven on earth. We stayed in this fabulous place for 5 days and it was just amazing. The views were just breathtaking. The area was like you were in a small town . The hottub was great at the end of every day. Beachcombing for sand dollars eary in the morning was such a fun time and the sunsets were magnificent. Had everthing you needed to make meals and the grill was a plus. They even had a bottle of wine waiting for us. My husband and I had a once in a liftime west coast vacation. Was in the perfect vicinity to see all the attractions of the redwoods. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful oceanside cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

18 Sept, 2024

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

Always great

Had a wonderful time as usual. Thanks Bill!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Amazing….

I will never stay anywhere else in Trinidad. The garage house was amazing and the view was so beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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