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Pilot Rock Cottage - Ocean view and great home base for exploring the area

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This is your observation deck. Watching birds,sipping wine, reading, your choice
entrance to this little cottage by the sea
View of a big swell, from the yard
Pilot Rock, just outside the bay, and at sunset of course
This is the view from the bench at the end of the street

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Trinidad, CA
  • Trinidad Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Moonstone Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Trinidad State Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pilot Rock Cottage - Ocean view and great home base for exploring the area

This little house overlooking Trinidad Bay is perfect for exploring the North Coast and relaxing in a distraction-free neighborhood. The house has a wall heater, space heaters and wood heat, a porch to stare at the Big Blue, all the comforts and amenities, cozy accommodations all around. Whether you want to hike the nearby trails, charter a fishing trip, read several books, or just enjoy a peaceful getaway, this house will likely have what you need. One queen-sized bed in the bedroom, 1 futon couch in the Chart Room. Owner lives on property, in separate unit, which is good if you need anything during your stay. We now offer WiFi. We also recently went 100% solar so if you appreciate having minimal impact, this is a great benefit. WE NOW OFFER FREE EVCHARGING! We really hope you will consider us and make great little get-away, even greater by staying at Pilot Rock Cottage.

Property manager

Steve Ladwig
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Trinidad

Located in Trinidad, this cottage is in a rural area. Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse and McKinleyville Totem Pole are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Trinidad Masage & Day Spa and Beau Pre Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Trinidad, CA

What's nearby

  • Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Trinidad Masage & Day Spa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Trinidad Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 4 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Trinidad State Beach - 7 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 27 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moonstone Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trinidad Eatery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seascape Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clam Beach Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pilot Rock Cottage - Ocean view and great home base for exploring the area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pilot Rock Cottage - Ocean view and great home base for exploring the area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pilot Rock Cottage - Ocean view and great home base for exploring the area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pilot Rock Cottage - Ocean view and great home base for exploring the area located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps away from Trinidad Art Gallery, Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse and Trinidad Town Hall. Trinidad Masage & Day Spa and Trinidad Bay are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Nice little beach town

Comfortable good location i would recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

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

Perfect

We loved our short stay and would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon D.

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage was very nice, clean, good location. We like the place very much. Good communication with Steve, very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oceanna C.

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

Cozy with great location

Walking around to all the sweet art stores and galleries in Trinidad and having this sweet place for a hike base is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Great location for the Redwoods and ocean hikes.

Picturesque cottage in a low key fishing village. Convenient to supermarket and restaurants. Loved the wood fireplace.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel D.

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

Trinadad

We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay. We loved sitting on the porch, feeling a gentle breeze and watching the beautiful ocean. it was fun to have a fire in the wood stove, very comfortable (we have gone to a gas stove for ease and comfort in our primary residence). Thanks for making this special cottage available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel H.

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

Lovely

Beautiful little cottage near the ocean. Very clean and charming. Cute little town and the host's recommendations for places to eat were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Pilot Rock Cottage

Love this spot
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Pilot Rock Cottage

We've lodged at this location a number of times and have always enjoyed our stay
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig m.

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

Pilot rock cottage

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Great location and wonderful place to stay

This place was great for two people looking to spend time in a centrally located location on the coast. Walking distance to tasty food and the beach as well as hikes. We loved staying here and would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gracie Z.

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

The perfect spot

Pilot Rock cottage is the perfect spot to stay in Trinidad. We loved being walking distance to everything in town including a gorgeous beach with tide pools filled w starfish. The vibes at the cottage are amazing with a cozy wood burning stove to read by. Steve was responsive and helpful! Found our new place to stay when in town !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Go back every year

Nice folks, nice cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie B.

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

Quaint Village

Perfect locale to walk to the beach, the museum, library, art gallery, grocery and restaurants. Or just sit on the deck and enjoy the ocean view.Thanks Steve and Jen for sharing Pilot Rock Cottage with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N., Redding CA, USA

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

Wonderful.

Loved our stay and the beach sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

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

Cozy Cottage

Perfect for a couple. Quiet street, a block from ocean lookout, well thought out with everything you need. Great binder of local info. We enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Amazing getaway spot

One of the best VRBO experiences we’ve ever had! Our host were super friendly, but not in anyway obtrusive. The rental was a short walking distance from beautiful vistas, hiking trails, beaches, restaurants, parks, and stores. Would 100% recommend and book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

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

Lovely cottage!

We had a wonderful 5 night stay at the Pilot Rock Cottage. It is a peaceful quiet neighborhood with a beautiful (1/2 block away) view of the ocean. We loved having breakfast and seeing it. The cottage has everything you need, is clean, and the host is very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

So comfortable!

They’ve thought of everything, and it’s very comfortable and relaxing location. Highly recommended for a low key getaway vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

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

Excellent Cottage!

Fabulous location! Very well equipped cottage. Had everything we needed. Very comfortable and quiet! Definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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

Perfect place to stay in Trinidad

Great location for exploring Trinidad and the access the Redwood National and State Park. Hosts were great and helped fix a scheduling error on my part.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Perfectly Comfortable

Cute cottage with homey touches. Excellent location! Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri D.

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

Relaxing oasis

Adorable cottage from the front and an oasis of relaxation delivered! The interior is cute, clean & laid out well for any stay (few days or weeks). Easy check-in/out & The accessibility to all things awesome in Trinidad was a pleasant surprise. We were walking distance to the beach, the store (great grocery spot!), wonderful shops, great food & lovely wine. We plan to come again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Perfect location!

A lovely well equipped cottage on a beautiful stretch of the Northern California coast. Walk to the beach and hiking trails and access to stunning State and National parks. Responsive hosts! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Relaxing and comfortable.

This little cottage is a great place to hang out and to enjoy the pleasures of Trinidad and the coast. Very accommodating hosts and we would highly recommend a stay at Pilot Rock cottage.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Steve Ladwig

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My wife Jen and I had always dreamed of being able to live in Trinidad and then it finally happened. We both work at Cal Poly Humboldt and love to get outside as much as possible in Humboldt County. We live on this property and know this community and have been in this part of California for 30 years. I am originally from Carlsbad, CA and Jen is from Junction City, CA. I came to Humboldt for the small town experience and Jen came to the university for big city experience.

Why they chose this property

If you want to be in the heart of a small fishing village and be able to walk to the store, to the beach, or drive to any number of attractions, this is a great home base. The neighborhood is quiet, the neighbors are quiet and friendly, and you can do it all, or do nothing at all, and feel refreshed from your time in Trinidad.

What makes this property unique

This cottage has something to offer all year round with great views of the bay from the front room, a cozy wood stove, very comfortable accommodations, a nice yard to hang out in, and a handful of restaurants, wineries, art galleries, and a museum/library. The house is small and really geared for a couple although it can handle up to two adults and two kids under 12 if you are already accustomed to living in close quarters.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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