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Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway!

Holiday home in Trinidad with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Beach
Beach
Beach
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Trinidad, CA
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinidad Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Trinidad State Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway!

Moonstone Beach Retreat, perched above beautiful Moonstone Beach is perfect for 2 couples, close friends or a small family looking for a relaxing beach getaway. Endless seascapes & mesmerizing sunset views just a few minutes walk down to the beach! The friendly owner has private quarters below with a separate entrance downstairs. She keeps to herself when visiting and respects guests' privacy. The endless views of Clam Beach and Little River combined with the proximity to Moonstone Beach make this home a great spot for exploring the North Coast. Moonstone Beach is a local family favorite beach that is best known for great surfing, kayaking and fun exploring with rocks to climb, tide pools, sea caves and pristine sand. Running and fitness enthusiasts will love taking the downhill stroll to Moonstone beach, crossing Little River and walking or running for miles on Clam Beach. On a low tide walking north on the beach will lead all the way to Camel Rock, a popular surf spot. After a day of exploring the Redwoods and beaches guests will love sitting on the South facing deck soaking up sunset views.

The open floor plan is spacious and bathed in natural light from the unadorned windows. This beach house is decorated with a mix of modern and vintage decor that creates a comfy vibe with a large contemporary sectional sofa plus 3 old fashioned rocking chairs perfect for lounging and enjoying movies on the large Smart TV. The open living room feels like a solarium with expansive windows without coverings that allow the outdoor views inside. The newly remodeled kitchen is fully equipped for all of your culinary and entertainment needs. The propane bbq is located on the deck just off the kitchen for easy grilling. This two bedroom, one bathroom home comfortably sleeps 4 adults and can accommodate 2 kids w/ twin rollaway beds. Each room has a queen bed and a fold out twin. The bathroom has a combination tub/shower. The full sized washer and dryer are conveniently located in the hall closet. Convenient parking in the driveway allows for two to three cars.

Moonstone Beach Retreat is located off of Scenic Drive running just below Hwy. 101 so this home is easy to access but may have some road noise along with the sounds of the sea. Drive less than three miles away from the seaside village of Trinidad which offers a full service grocery, restaurants, a wine tasting room, cafe, art gallery, museum, pier and pristine beaches. Explore nearby Trinidad Head's 45 minute loop trail with spectacular panoramic ocean views. Patrick's Point State Park just 5 miles North of Trinidad offers a plethora of outdoor activities such as hunting for agates, exploring tide pools, and hiking the majestic Elk Head Trail. Take a scenic 40 minute drive North to explore the majestic Redwood National and State Parks.

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.

** Sorry but this is not a pet friendly home, no exceptions.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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.
Close and lock all windows.
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
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 sea, this holiday home is in Westhaven-Moonstone, a neighbourhood in Trinidad. Trinidad Masage & Day Spa and Beau Pre Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
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Trinidad, CA

What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clam Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Luffenholtz Beach County Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Trinidad Bay - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Trinidad State Beach - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 24 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ramone's Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smug's Pizza-McKinleyville - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seascape Restaurant & Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trinidad Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway! located?

Located in Westhaven-Moonstone, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Moonstone Beach and Little River State Beach. Luffenholtz Beach County Park and Trinidad Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette R.

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

Great stay!

This place was great to stay at and is in a good location for several nearby trails that lead to beautiful views. The restaurants nearby were delicious as well. This place had everything we needed and the beds and bedding were very comfortable. It was also very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful property at wonderful location! Absolutely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

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

Great getaway

Really lovely location close to the beach and lovely views. Lots of windows and natural light. The tv is so far from the couch though haha just be prepared for a small viewing experience. But it is a smart tv so that was very nice. Perfect for a girls trip :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

A great rental

Perfect location, great views, well-appointed kitchen. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

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

Wonderful

We were there 5 nights and everything was great. Great views from all the many windows, and ocean views from some. Very spacious and comfortable inside. Excellent, and perhaps new, appliances. Kitchen was well equipped. Our contact (Hope) was very responsive and helpful to the two questions I had.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David B.

Amazing beach house!

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 stay at Moonstone Beach! This house is just a short walk to the beach. My family loved the location and the house was perfectly comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

40th Anniversary

Enjoyed the relaxing, peace and quiet even though it poured rain the whole time. Just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

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

Great family trip!

We loved being so close to the ocean. Hearing the waves crashing from the house was really nice. We also loved the two minute drive to the beach. We tried walking but sadly realized we weren't in the right shape to make that climb back up the hill :) Driving was perfect! We were even able to star gaze from the bedroom balcony. The location to the small community of Trinidad was nice. There was a grocery store, convenient store, restaurants, and a couple of shops. Everyone was very friendly. Overall, it was a fantastic trip and the house was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

The Perch Above The Beach

It's a great spot and I would return! 'Clean, comfortable and conveniently located near the best parts of the Humboldt coast. 'Right up the hill from beautiful Moonstone Beach. Oh, and the water pressure for the shower was great. I don't have any complaints. But the oven was broken and we were not informed in advance. Also, some of the light switches are located in weird spots in relation to the lights. It took a while to figure two of them out. You might want to label some of the switches to avoid confusion for future guests. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Judy L.

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

Nice property

The house was spacious and comfortable. Access to the home was very easy. The kitchen was well equipped and the bed was comfortable. Great location for visiting the state parks. However I experienced a serious problem with ants. The property managers were very responsive by providing ant traps and spray. But I believe the property would benefit greatly from a professional pest control service especially with the damp climate. I never did figure out where they were coming from. While my problem involved hundreds of ants on the kitchen island and surrounding floor and walls (note: I had no food in the kitchen), I also noticed an ant trap in the bathroom. The property manager was also very quick to respond when the battery in the tv remote needed replacing. .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert P.

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

Nice property; needs some updating

This property is very nice in the living area and kitchen; however, the bedrooms definitely need updating, especially the carpet. Everything was clean. I suggest to the owners that you stock your kitchen cabinets with some more basics that anyone would need to cook. I cannot cook without salt or pepper. There is some noise from highway 101 but nothing to prevent us from sleeping. The hosts were quick to respond to my one question (thank you). My biggest beef about the property was the enormous amount of micro-managing of the property by the owners. Six pages of rental property agreement? I’ve never seen this before and we have stayed at over a dozen rental properties. Also I’ve never been asked to strip the bed sheets before when I check out. Why am I paying a (very high) cleaning fee and still having to do this? The property is nice and had a beautiful view which we enjoyed very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is outstanding! Very clean, comfortable beds, incredible views and in a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Gorgeous views, great location

This place checked every box for us: sweeping views, SO close to beach, convenient location between Arcata and Trinidad, beautiful landscaping, soothing decor and wall art, comfy mattresses w soft linens and a variety of pillow types, lots of closet storage, modern appliances, good hot water/pressure, comfy sofa, with plenty of seating for us and our daughter's college friends. Bonus: dark bedrooms for sleeping in! Road noise did not bother us. No ants. No problem finding the place. Easy check in/out. Great communication. Extra bonus: loved having Moonstone Grill nearby for happy hour!Minor cons: Beds lack headboards, which I found uncomfortable when wanting to sit up in bed. Parking was bit inconvenient during loading/unloading as it is not close to the front door. TV is far from sofa and glare is a problem (as is a sense of evening privacy) due to lack of curtains. But who could cover up that view?!
Soft sand, sweeping views at Moonstone Beach
Sunset at Moonstone Beach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lindsay s.

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

Fantastic Redwoods Retreat!

So happy with this stay. Planned a trip to the Redwoods and this was a fantastic home base. Short trips to many trailheads, Trinidad’s downtown is so cute to grab necessities, coffee, sandwiches, etc. and Moonstone Grill down the street (1 min drive) is a great spot for dinner. The house was very clean, comfy couch, and so much natural light! Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Great location!

We arrived after dark & it was raining so could not locate property. Also, had no phone reception. Could not access info regarding property. Recommend you print specifics on access which I failed to do. When we returned the following day it was easy to locate & I had written down the details so easy to access. This property had a beautiful view of the ocean! It was well furnished & the kitchen had everything you needed. Recommend adding small tables with lamps by couch as overhead lights are very bright. Also, recommend that the binder in the home include specifics for accessing the TV. I would highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

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

Saved our vacation

After driving 11 hours roundtrip to see the old growth redwood forests and northern California coastline, to our chagrin, we found the forest hiking trails closed due to excessive rain and the beaches inaccessible due to giant swells. Instead, we dined at various restaurants, went to the zoo, and spent the majority of our time at this excellent rental playing Dominoes, Jenga, and various board games we brought. I had an excellent time bonding with my 11 year old granddaughter,, my daughter, and son-in-law. It helps greatly that the rental was very clean and well appointed. I would like to stay here again when we return during the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David N.

Excellent stay in beautiful area

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 really enjoyed our stay here...the location was great for our travels to Redwoods, Lost Coast and exploring beaches and parks. The house was beautiful, comfortable, and clean with a great kitchen and many games to enjoy. We would recommend the place to others and we loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayme D.

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

Great stay!

Clean, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

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

Perfect de-stress getaway

Comfortable and scenic home away from home. Quiet with all the amenities you'd need to relax and enjoy by-the--sea living. Property managers were terrific!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Great stay on our road trip!

We needed a place to rest for a couple days on our road trip. This place was perfect and just minutes away from a great little town and close enough to Redwood. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kaylen F.

Absolutely Perfect!

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 house truely is a retreat!! My family stayed for four nights (2 adults and three kids) and it was just great. We loved the huge sectional to enjoy the incredible view and for playing games and reading! Perfect location if you are visiting Redwoods parks. The house was immaculately clean. Lots of fresh towels and bedding. Super well appointed kitchen. They had everything one needs. Huge pantry area. My kids loved the swinging chair inside... a few naps were taken there too! Easy, quick drive from the airport. We have already been telling friends and family we know the perfects place to stay, should they venture out to the west coast! Thanks so much for a great vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Family trip

My family and I were very happy with staying here. The house was spacious, comfortable and had a great view of the ocean. The kitchen had all you needed for eating in, which we cooked most of our meals. Communicating with the owners was very easy. We spent time at Moonstone beach collecting sand dollars. Drove the short drive up in to the Redwood national park. Sunsets at Honda Point were amazing! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Very Enjoyable Stay

Beautiful, spacious living/dining room/kitchen with fabulous views. Kitchen was super well equipped. Lovely neighborhood. TV was too far from the couches. No DVD player. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

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

First time in California

This was our first experience with the great state of California and it was very memorable. The beach was a 2 minute drive and GORGEOUS. The house was just what we needed. It was a little hard to find the first time. A picture from Google Maps with arrows showing the easiest path to the front of the garage would be a welcomed addition to the email directions after booking. The location is ideal. Driving distance to many attractions and you can be home for a hot shower and bed! Loved the trip and how quiet the neighborhood was!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

iraja s.

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

Great Views!

My wife and I had a wonderful time of doing nothing except mostly staring at the view. It was an easy walk to the beach, and close to McKinleyville for shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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