Seaside cottage at Luffenholtz Beach in beautiful Trinidad, CA

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Luffenholtz Beach Cottage
Interior
Room
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
NZ$437
avg per night

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Trinidad, CA
  • Place, Trinidad Bay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Trinidad State Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$437
avg per night

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About the area

Trinidad

Located in Westhaven-Moonstone, a neighbourhood in Trinidad, this guesthouse is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sue-meg State Park and Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area, while Trinidad Museum and Trinidad Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Luffenholtz Beach County Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Trinidad Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Heights Casino - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Trinidad State Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 26 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smug's Pizza-McKinleyville - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seascape Restaurant & Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trinidad Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beachcomber Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Grind Cafe- at ACV - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Seaside cottage at Luffenholtz Beach in beautiful Trinidad, CA

Located on Trinidad Bay, this Cape Cod style guest cottage is just steps away from beautiful Luffenholtz Beach and the spectacular coastal views from Tepona Point. The scenic and rocky Trinidad coast is one of the most spectacular and pristine segments of the California coast. We invite you to experience the dramatic landscapes of Luffenholtz Beach, explore the tide pools at nearby Baker Beach, or enjoy the dramatic ocean vistas from nearby Houda Point, a popular beach for surfers, painters, and bird watchers. At the end of the day, you can relax at the creek side patio, or enjoy a glass of wine sitting in two Adirondack chairs overlooking Luffenholtz Cove and the Pacific Ocean while enjoying the sunset. Located just 2 miles north is the quaint seaside village of Trinidad, with restaurants, shops, and galleries. The Redwood Coast Airport is less than 10 minutes away. Luffenholtz Beach Cottage is very private and is surrounded by lush mature gardens. It has a queen size bed, cable TV, WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a full bathroom with tub and shower. There is an outdoor deck with views of the forest and two comfortable chairs.

Amenities

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside cottage at Luffenholtz Beach in beautiful Trinidad, CA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaside cottage at Luffenholtz Beach in beautiful Trinidad, CA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside cottage at Luffenholtz Beach in beautiful Trinidad, CA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seaside cottage at Luffenholtz Beach in beautiful Trinidad, CA located?

Located in Westhaven-Moonstone, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Luffenholtz Beach County Park and Trinidad Bay. The Heights Casino and Moonstone Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Seaside cottage at Luffenholtz Beach in beautiful Trinidad, CA Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location has wonderful views and a pieceful setting. Lovely sunset views and close to town. Most definitely returning. The dog Lucy is also absolutely adorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie V.

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

Relaxation, ocean waves & exploring redwoods

Property was perfect for a relaxing stay with stunning beaches "across the street" and down steep stairs. You can hear the waves from the cottage. And it's a great location for further exploring all the Humboldt coast has to offer, including Redwoods and nature refuges. Host were friendly & helpful. Cottage is a comfortable sanctuary.
Beach across the street and down the steep stairs
Redwood State & National Park
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Lovely property

Very comfortable good location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig m.

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

Luffenholtz stay

We liked it so much I think we,ll do it again sometime.If you go you should check out the gardens there beautiful.Everything was very clean and it felt very private.I'd give it two thumbs up all the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan N. N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The loft was lovely. It was foggy Friday night but on Saturday night the fog cleared and we were able to see the stars through the moonroof so we went outside and sat in Adirondack chairs and looked at the stars. Sunday morning before we left we took a walk through your beautiful garden is very peaceful. Thank you so much for a beautiful place to stay on the coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Cute Place

The property was clean, light and bright (great skylight!), private and quiet. A great getaway only a couple of miles from the town of Trinidad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming little cottage next to the beach. Very peaceful and serene location. We could hear the creek and ocean waves. Great location for visiting Redwood National and State Parks and Moonstone Beach, Agate Beach and Trinidad State Beach. We were out hiking everyday. Enjoyed dinner at Moonstone Grill, just a couple minutes drive from the cottage. Loved the skylight which flooded the unit with natural light. The kitchen is small with just the basics, but it was perfectly functioning and adequate for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Luffenholtz Delight

Great location! 2miles to Trinidad and 103 steps to Luffenholtz beach. Owners are a delight and the grounds are immaculate! We divided our time between sitting in the Adirondack chairs overlooking the ocean, walking along the beach, birding and visiting historic sights in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

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

Quaint Beach Home

Good communication laid out the expectations. Easy check-in. Great location across the street from the beach. We very briefly lost power, but they have a back up generator, which was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen g.

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

Relaxing

This was exactly what we wanted. A beautiful few and peace and quite at the end of the day! The place is stunning with all the beautiful plants. Our few of the ocean from the beautiful front lawn was amazing. Access to the beach was easy. Trinidad is a quiet little town. We loved it here
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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

Dreamy. Lovely. Beautiful!

Property was perfectly maintained. Garden was gorgeous. Host was courteous. Was not prepared for the stairway up to the living area/bedroom. A bit challenging for the aged but managed with care. Would loved to go back. 🤗
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

A lovely retreat

The cottage was perfect for our stay. The property's gardens were beautiful and lush, a joy to walk through. We used the cottage as our base of operation for hiking the Redwoods Parks, and it worked very well. It was lovely to come back after a day of hiking and relax with a glass of wine in the Adirondack chairs overlooking the cove (some days the fog hadn't rolled in and we could even SEE the cove!) There is a full kitchen, but there are no oils or spices (other than salt and pepper) on hand. The room was bright and cheery even on foggy days. The owners' pup was very friendly. If we were in the area again, we'd definitely rebook.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eliska R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, friendly hosts, comfortable cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning property! The cottage has everything you need and was nicely decorated & very clean. Comfortable bed & nice linens. The gardens were such a fabulous surprise! Tom & Tom were so enjoyable to visit with. The views and close proximity to the beach was the cherry on top of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is just across the road from the Luffenholtz beach access. Tom was very friendly and encouraged us to explore their property. The cottage is very private and quiet and next to the main house on the hillside surrounded by beautiful landscaping and plants. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The grounds are fantastic! The owners could charge admission just for the flowers. Stand in one place and look at the ocean. Move a few feet and sit in a chair beside a flowing stream. We are repeat visitors for the past 12 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little studio flat with a skylight and a balcony overlooking the NorCal jungle. Tom is great and the grounds were lovely too. Best is the sound of the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If the nature’s beauty is what you are searching for, this is the place to stay. Peaceful surroundings and easy access to beaches and redwood forests. The garden is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Beautiful Cottage

Beautiful cottage in a great location. The cottage was comfortable, clean, and felt private from property owner. Loved all the windows which made the space feel very open. Host was friendly. Great location for hiking the redwoods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 stars! The cottage feels very private and is on beautiful property. Perfect location! Kind owners. We hope to be able to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Beautiful Stay near Luffenholtz

Thank you so much for our beautiful and tranquil stay, the property and gardens are absolutely beautiful and the view of the ocean from the seating area near the guest house was breathtaking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing experience at the seaside cottage. The hosts were incredibly kind and helpful and welcomed us with open arms. We felt very cared for! The property is gorgeous and the setting is absolutely breathtaking. The beach is a short walk and charming downtown Trinidad is a 7-minute drive. We can't wait to come back to this fantastic property in one of our most favorite areas of California.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ W.

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

The Spirit of Luffenholz

This is a creekside property with several acres of professionally designed and installed landscape that will remind one of Butchart Gardens in British Columbia on a smaller scale. The ocean is visible from the front yard and the ocean breakers make a sound that is, well, mesmerizing. You will hear the gurgling of Luffenholz Creek at all times when outside. There is shade parking. The owners are very friendly & gracious, and clearly, spend a lot of time in those gardens. There is delightful pup who will greet you. The rental is an efficiency treehouse apt. above the garage of the main residence. Shaded by giant Redwoods, it has everything you need, including complete privacy. Note that there are 17 steps that climb up to the sublime chill pad.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen E.

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

Spectacular

My husband and I have stay in this lovely cottage several times. It is so relaxing, quiet and comfortable. Beautiful ocean view from the garden, where you can watch the sunset. The property is very secluded, but just few minutes from the adorable town of Trinidad. Whereyou can find
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Sound of the surf from room.

Excellent location. Away from town but very short drive to restaurants and grocery. You could hear the sound of the surf from the room. Short but steep walk to the beach. Owners were very helpful when I had a problem with my car. An excellent stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024