The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views & dog friendly!
Fall in love with the magic of coastal living at The Sandpiper House. It is a perfect blend of coastal beauty and comfort, making it an idyllic hideaway for your California redwoods getaway. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat with stunning ocean views or an opportunity to connect with nature, this vacation rental is the answer. Book your stay and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Moonstone Beach, where each day begins and ends with the rhythm of the tides. Keep your binoculars ready, as you may spot migrating whales breaching in the distance, seals sunbathing on rocks, and a diverse array of seabirds. This is a paradise for birdwatchers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts. Go explore the unique charm and local treasures of Trinidad, a picturesque coastal village that's just a short drive away. Savor fresh seafood at local restaurants, visit art galleries, and enjoy the tranquil pace of coastal living. If you are traveling with more friends or another family consider also booking Moonstone Beach Retreat located just across the street.
The bedroom offers a plush King size bed with windows that frame the mesmerizing ocean views. Its cabin-like vibe feels super cozy and comfortable with carpet throughout. Stroll down the street for a long walk on one of Trinidad's most popular dog friendly and family beaches. If you enjoy surfing, Moonstone beach is a favorite for beginners and more experienced surfers. The sea stacks are also a haven for rock climbers! After a day at the beach head back up the hill and stop in at Moonstone Grill for a cocktail at one of the only ocean view bars in Humboldt County with delicious, local food. Fall asleep to the soothing sound of ocean waves and waking to the marvel of the ever-changing tide and patterns of Little River meeting the Pacific.
Inside the house, you'll find comfort and simplicity in perfect harmony. The living area features an open layout, complete with a built in work space for travelers needing to work while away and a comfortable seating arrangement that allows you to bask in the magnificent ocean scenery or enjoy watching movies on the 65 inch Smart T.V. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide uninterrupted views of the waves. Plenty of space to sit quietly and do a puzzle while soaking up the views. The small but complete galley style, dine in kitchen has everything you'll need enjoy preparing meals. The bathroom is located down the short hallway to the bedroom and offers a stall shower.
There are two decks to enjoy, an upper one located off of the living room and a lower hidden gem with South facing sunshine it is the perfect spot to start and end your every day! Grill local fresh fish on the barbecue and enjoy dinner al fresco!
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 1 dog only with a pet fee. Dog must not be left unattended inside or outside of the home.
** This home has "Ring", a security system with a front door, exterior camera and audio recording for homeowner security purposes only.
** Parking is limited, 2 onsite parking spaces provided on the driveway. No garage parking and no off-street parking.
** For safety, the wood burning stove is not accessible to guests.
** This home is NOT furnished with a washer and dryer. A local laundromat, Suds & Duds is located in nearby McKinleyville.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
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.
Please hand wash all dishes thoroughly and put away.
Close and lock all windows / Turn off the heaters, furnace, fans, gas fireplace.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Property # 3873081vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Trinidad
Westhaven-Moonstone, a neighbourhood in Trinidad, is home to this holiday home. Trinidad Museum and Trinidad Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels.
Luffenholtz Beach County Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Clam Beach County Park - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Eureka Station - 24 min drive
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
Loco Fish Co. - 9 min drive
Smug's Pizza-McKinleyville - 7 min drive
Subway - 9 min drive
Ramone's Bakery & Cafe - 9 min drive
Papa Wheelies - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views & dog friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views & dog friendly!?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views & dog friendly! on 8 July 2026 start from NZ$480, 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 The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views & dog friendly!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views & dog friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views & dog friendly!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views & dog friendly! located?
Located in Westhaven-Moonstone, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Moonstone Beach, Little River State Beach and Clam Beach. Luffenholtz Beach County Park and Clam Beach County Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Property was clean and wonderful view of ocean. The property mngt. Was great. Only issue was ants. Which is a problem on the coast.
Carrie J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
We love to hear you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Sandpiper Home! We appreciate your communication about the ants this can happen after a huge rainstorm like we had unexpectedly. We appreciated you working with our team and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian K.
11 April 2026
Moonstone Magic
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:
Great location and view. The home is comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need.
Brian K.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
We love to hear you enjoyed the incredible ocean views at this conveniently located home just above moonstone beach!
We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
House has wonderful views of the ocean and was super clean. Had everything we needed. Good location
Patti Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We love to hear you enjoyed the beautiful views (even through a winter storm)! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Absolutely beautiful location and very well maintained.
Waltraud Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely home! We love to hear you enjoyed the convenient location and found the house well maintained! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl S.
30 March 2026
Nice place with beautiful views
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Cute little place. Nicely decorated. This place was hard to find as the private road did not have signage. Once there it is a hidden gem!!!!
Cheryl S.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2026
We love to hear you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Sandpiper home!
We look forward to welcoming you back to this hidden gem in the future!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Alicia H.
12 March 2026
Love the Sandpiper
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Home away from home. Our fantasy would be to buy this place. Only real complaint is no screen door. Used to have one 3 years ago when we started renting. With warmer weather, not many windows open in main room. Will miss this place when son graduates.
Alicia H.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed another stay at our lovely Sandpiper Home!
Thank you for the feedback about the door we have passed this along to our property management team and they are working on it!
We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Wow, amazing! This was the cleanest, best stocked rental house we have ever stayed. Minus one thing, there were a few ants in the bathroom, which was a bit of a drawback, but traps were laid out so obviously it’s a problem they are aware of. We loved it and were actually excited to come back to the house after a day out and about. The view was stunning and we got some gorgeous views of the waves, the trees, and the rain. The heating was very effective and the house was super comfortable. It’s very close to the town of Trinidad and many beautiful hikes in the area. We would love to come back in the summer and stay again.
Haley M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We love to hear this is the cleanest and most well stocked rental you have been to! We also appreciated your feedback about the ant maintenance (this time of year after a heavy rain we do our best to keep them under control) we have since addressed the issue! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Loved this place. Had everything we needed. Very comfortable furniture. The view is incredible. Hard to beat the 5 min walk to the beach. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Barbara C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2025
Thanks so much! We’re pleased you enjoyed the home, view, and location. You’re welcome back anytime.
This was such a great place to stay! We would absolutely recommend coming here. We only had to contact the hosts once and they were very responsive and helpful.
Amanda O.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Sandpiper Home! We appreciate you noting our property management team was helpful with any questions! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laurie S.
3 December 2025
The Sandpiper - Fabulous Rental
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 Sandpiper is such a wonderful place to stay. Very comfortable and well stocked with everything you need. Great location, pretty views and a short walk to Moonstone Beach. Highly recommend!!
Laurie S.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2025
Thank you for the kind review! As a returning guest we appreciate when you are still enthralled with the beauty of our home and the surrounding area!
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Beautiful place. Gorgeous views and perfect location for our weekend stay. (Fully stocked kitchen was added bonus) Wish we were able to stay longer :)
Hannah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Sandpiper Home! We appreciate your kind review and look forward to hosting you (for a longer stay) in the future!
This house was a magical place for my wife and me to stay while we visited our daughter at Cal Poly Humboldt. The ocean view and nightly sunsets were just amazing. The home itself was clean, cozy, and perfect for two people. (When the weather is nice, the deck nearly doubles the property's space.) We didn't have to communicate with the property managers while we were there, but check-in and check-out were a breeze. Two slightly nit-picky suggestions to make future stays even better: a) There were no food storage options for leftover food. We ended up having to buy our own Tupperware. b) The windows were really dirty when we arrived. Normally, I don't notice such things, but when the ocean view is obscured, you notice. If I were renting this place, keeping those windows spotless would be a priority.
Peter H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2026
Thank you for the kind review we love to hear you enjoyed the amazing views and convenient beach access from this beautiful home! We have informed our property managers about the windows, and will look into your recommendation about the food storage containers. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing stay in the future!
We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is very well laid out and furnishings are just right. Easy walk to the beach. Amazingly peaceful and quiet even though it isn’t that far off of 101.We enjoyed the location for access south to Arcata and Eureka, and. North to Trinidad and Redwood National Park. Highly recommend this property and we would stay again!
Marjorie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the lovely Sandpiper Home! Thank you for the kind review, we love to hear you found the layout comfortable and the location perfect for accessing the beach and the parks! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
We knew this place had a great view and a great location but they threw in a great bed on an adorable living room arrangement and a very functional kitchen. Cozy barely begins to describe it
Leigh H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our beautiful Sandpiper Home in Trinidad, CA!
We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
We wanted something with an ocean view close to Redwood National Park and this spot was perfect. We spent a lot of time on the deck listening to the waves and relaxing after a day of exploring!
Kim M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Sandpiper Home in Trinidad, CA! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
We stayed 3 nights at this quaint and well appointed mid-century home. The home has everything needed for a comfortable stay. Located above Moonstone Beach with great views from the balconies, it is an easy drive to many parks, beaches and towns including Trinidad, McKinleyville, Arcata and Eureka (a bit farther away).
Linda V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Sandpiper Home! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Really enjoyed our stay here.
Very comfortable and private with stunning views from the balcony.
Great jumping off point for various places.
Thank you so much for hosting us - we were very happy here.
Lynne-Marie K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our beautiful Sandpiper Home! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
We had a wonderful stay at the Sandpiper. The views are spectacular, the house was clean and comfortable and relaxing. We were able to have our small dog with us and it was very convenient and easy for us to manage her there.
Darcy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely Brand New Rental : Sandpiper Home! We love to hear your dog enjoyed their stay by the beach as well! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
We had a wonderful weekend stay to escape the heat, and our Golden absolutely loved it! We appreciated that the house is pet friendly and so close to the beach. Great location, amazing views, couldn’t ask for a better trip.
Nikolay S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our beautiful New Rental The Sandpiper! We appreciate your kind review! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
This home exceeded all my expectations. It was well furnished, comfortable, and the location was incredible. We could hear and see the ocean from the back deck and it was a two minute walk to the dog friendly beach, moonstone beach. The property owners even left a notebook filled with cool places to see and visit on our trip.
Sherry L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our beautiful The Sandpiper!
Thank you for the kind review! We love to hear you found this brand new Rental well stocked and conveniently located for your stay!
We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Comfortable two night stay. Never saw a street sign, but google was helpful and knowing in advance what it looked like. Good food nearby, although waits are pretty long because there are only a handful.
Sarah A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely New Rental The Sandpiper! We appreciate your feedback and will look into your suggestions! We hope to host you again in the future!
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