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Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Trinidad, CA
  • Place, Trinidad Masage & Day Spa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinidad Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinidad Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise!

Pelican's Nest is located in a quiet neighborhood on a private street. This beautiful home sits in close proximity to the homes adjacent homes so is not well suited for large, noisy gatherings. This home is perfect for small families, or adults looking for a peaceful, relaxing getaway. EV charger available, Tesla adapter needed. There are two compact guest parking spaces on the driveway and one additional parking spot for daytime visitors. No garage parking. No additional street parking available.

This Cape Cod style house is perfect for the book & beach lover. It is in town and boasts sweeping ocean views. Cozy up and read by the wood burning stove, play a game or just take in the seascape below. Pelican’s Nest has a great nautical, beach style décor. This home is whimsical and full of character. The main level offers an open eat in kitchen with large pantry that is a cook's delight. This opens to the living, dining room, and deck so one can cook while taking in the ocean views. The great room also has oak floors, a picnic style dining table, sofa & chairs and a Smart T.V., with cable. Both bedrooms have Tempurapedic beds. The second bedroom and bathroom with tub/shower are on the main floor. This bedroom has a queen bed, lots of books and is very cozy. Upstairs the large main bedroom features a king bed with romantic balcony to allow you to take in the sweeping ocean views below. This room has bamboo floors, a wet bar, and ocean views even from the bathtub/shower! The large ensuite bathroom also serves as a closet/dressing room and has a fun play loft for older children (accessible by ladder not suitable for young children). The garden offers a lovely meditation bench overlooking the coastline. All of this beauty and comfort plus your pets are welcome too! Enjoy some fun in the garage with a pool table that also converts into a ping pong table.

*Please Note: The owners of Pelican's Nest have their own private retreat below the property. They like to think of it as their "Writer's Workshop". Since they live in nearby Arcata, they occasionally retreat to their workshop during the day but will not bother you during your vacation. They are very friendly and if you should see them coming or going please feel free to say hello and ask them any questions about their home or the greater Trinidad area. They have great stories to share!

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.

** This home IS pet friendly for a maximum of 2 dogs only, pet fees will apply. Dog must not be left unattended inside or outside of the home. Trinidad State Beach is 1/2 mile away and is dog friendly with a leash law enforced.

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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

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

Property # 419857vb
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

Trinidad

Located by the ocean, this holiday home is in Downtown Trinidad, a neighbourhood in Trinidad. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sue-meg State Park and Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area, while Trinidad Art Gallery and Trinidad Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing.
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Trinidad, CA

What's nearby

  • Trinidad Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Trinidad Masage & Day Spa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Trinidad Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Trinidad Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 28 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trinidad Eatery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seascape Restaurant & Pier - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Moonstone Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beachcomber Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Clam Beach Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise!?

As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise! on 9 Aug, 2026 start from S$412, 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 Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise! located?

Located in Downtown Trinidad, this beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse and Trinidad Art Gallery. Trinidad Town Hall and Trinidad Masage & Day Spa are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 261 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr Dori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful home with a gorgeous view! The house was clean with all the amenities we needed. We loved the walk to the beach and waking up to the view and sound of the ocean each morning. We enjoyed our stay in this cute home and town and hope to one day come back again. Thank you for this beautiful treasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2026
We love to hear you enjoyed the amazing views from this beautiful home! The convenience and location are hard to beat! We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing stay in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a beautiful property that literally had everything, and then some! Very light and bright property, that was an open floor plan allowing you to walk throughout the hose without having to retrace your steps! Incredible views and very responsive hosts and will definitely be back. Absolutely awesome property!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
We are delighted that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at Pelican's Nest. We look forward to your next stay and appreciate your business!
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great View .. deck and position of house .. and good price for rental .. over all it’s a fun house .. nice kitchen for cooking but needs spices in kitchen .. needs a heater in up stairs bedroom .. warm downstairs and color upstairs
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We love to hear you enjoyed the beautiful views and the convenient locations! We have passed your recommendations along to our team! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding rental. Tidy home w glorious view. Fun little path down to beach. Protected location on a private drive with a few other homes. Easy walk into town. Thoroughly enjoyed stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2026
We love to hear you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Pelican's Nest in Trinidad, CA! The path to the beach has recently been updated and makes the beach access so much easier! We love to hear you enjoyed the beach access from this home! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful location! we hope to come again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2025
Thank you for choosing our lovely Pelican's Nest for your Thanksgiving stay! We love to hear you found the location beautiful and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Incredible welcoming home near the sacred trees and ocean

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: The Pelican’s Nest immediately welcomes you into it’s cozy and comforting vibe. Oceanviews and woodstove. What more does one need.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb, 2026
Thank you for the kind review, we love to hear you had an amazing experience at our lovely Pelican's Nest Home! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

David B.

excellent

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 great stay. The house was set up perfectly, and very comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2026
We love to hear you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Pelican's Nest! Thank you for the kind review we love to hear you found the house well equipped for your holiday stay! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valorie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are already talking about when we are coming back to stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
We’re so happy you’re already planning a return trip—can’t wait to host you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Pelican's Nest in Trinidad, CA! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views from deck, good weather. House stay was good ….would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Pelican's Nest in Trinidad, CA! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

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

Ocean views near the Redwood NP

Had a wonderful stay in this lovely home overlooking the ocean. Great location to visit Prairie Creek section of Redwood NP during the day. Short path down to a beach with Seals and Sea Lions beachside. Very quiet, private location. Home had everything you will need for an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Pelican's Nest! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Great location

Great place to stay and enjoy a week.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Pelican's Nest! We hope we will be able to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika P.

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

Beautiful views

Beautiful views and short walks to the bay or ocean. We’re a family of 3 traveling with our dog. This a home away from home and we hope to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Pelican's Nest! Thank you for the kind review we love to hear you found the home perfect for your needs! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Pelican’s nest. The fully equipped kitchen was perfect as we ate all our meals in. Comfortable bed and beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Pelican's Nest! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G.

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

Relaxing stay at Beachside Cottage close to all amenities in quaint & quiet town.

Well managed property with good check in instructions and available local staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Pelican's Nest! We love to hear you found our team available and supportive! We hope we will be able to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

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

Heavenly view

Lovely place to relax with family and enjoy the incredibly beautiful Northern California coast - will come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Pelican's Nest! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

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

Great beach house as advertised

The stay was great and as advertised. Awesome location just overlooking the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovey Pelican's Nest! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

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

Absolutely Beautiful Property

This is one of my favorite properties I’ve ever rented. The view was incredible, the decor was perfect for the setting, it was fully stocked, and very comfortable. It was even better than the pictures. It’s clear the owners and managers take pride in the property and care for it well. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our incredible Pelican's Nest Home! Thank you for your kind review! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan W.

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

Great location and view

We had a wonderful and relaxing stay. We really enjoyed the beautiful view from the comfortable living room. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our wonderful Pelican's Nest Home! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne V.

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

Nice place

Great house , well taken care of and in a beautiful spot
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Pelican's Nest! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect spot!

Great location, stupendous views, very well equipped. We hope to return
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Pelican's Nest! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Great View!

We had a great time at the property! The view is outstanding, food, shops and the beach are just a short walk from the property. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Pelican's Nest! We love to hear you found all the accommodations comfortable and the location convenient! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Beautiful setting, home well appointed

Everyone was comfortable and enjoyed their stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Pelican's Nest! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky cute little place

The view is fantastic. Beautiful spot. Great little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our wonderful Pelican's Nest! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

fabulous

The property was perfect, our dogs loved it! Location is perfect, would love to come back someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Pelican's Nest! We hope we will be able to host you and your dogs again in the future!

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