Garden Pond Retreat~Hot tub & Fire Pit!

Top rated by guests
Hike the local coastal trails then soak in the hot tub!
Enjoy coffee or a cocktail up at the island bar.
The family room adjoins the kitchen keeping everyone connected!
Gather round the gas fire-pit and roast marshmallows!
Welcome to Garden Pond Retreat - 2500 sq. ft. of luxury!
review stars
9.9Outstanding
(99 Ratings)
"Gorgeous gardens, perfect location, home had everything our family needed."
Tracy S.
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9.9 / 10
Outstanding(99 Ratings)

House in McKinleyville, CA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Come explore the Redwoods, soak in the hot tub, relax on the wrap around covered porch, gaze out to the distant sea, cozy up by the fire pit, feed the Goldfish in the backyard pond and listen to the waterfalls. This 2500 square foot home is a haven for the soul inside and out. Perfect getaway for nature lovers, couples and families with older children! Garden Pond Retreat sits right above a forested coastal trail complete with a bridge and creek. This trail offers a short walk to the Mad River with views beyond to the ocean. Vaulted ceilings and plenty of windows invite the garden and seaside views inside.

On the main level guests will enjoy gleaming hardwood floors, a well appointed living room w/ large Smart T.V., dining room with seating for 6 and a fabulous open and connected kitchen- family room made cozy by a gas fireplace. Enjoy playing games by the fire with over 20 fun board games to choose from! Cooks will love preparing meals in the spacious, fully stocked kitchen complete with a large island and breakfast bar. The family room even includes a desk for guests needing to work while traveling. There is a half bath on this level. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms. The Main bedroom has distant ocean views, offers a King bed and attached bathroom with a large oval bathtub and separate shower. The second bedroom overlooks the incredible gardens, pond and wooded vistas below. The third bedroom has a king bed and a small t.v. for DVD's only. This bedroom also has gorgeous garden & wooded views. The 2nd upstairs bathroom has a combination tub/shower. All of the bedrooms upstairs are carpeted adding to the comfort and warmth of this house.

This home is filled with class and style. Each room is decorated with one of a kind artwork. Centrally located in Mckinleyville, Garden Pond Retreat is just 10 minutes to the bustling college town of Arcata and 10 minutes from the seaside village of Trinidad, and less than 2 miles from the local Airport. Just footsteps from the 5-plus mile hiking/biking/equestrian section of the California Coastal Hammond Trail that stretches from the Arcata Bottoms northward to Clam Beach County Park in McKinleyville. The trail has been voted "best place to walk, jog, or bike" in Humboldt County. If you want to take a bike ride in Humboldt County, this is the place!

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.

** Due to the 4 foot deep pond this home is not suitable for children under 6 or not swim safe. *

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

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10
Outstanding(99 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Gorgeous gardens, perfect location, home had everything our family needed.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
What a beautiful place! The location was perfect - 8 minutes to the beach, 30 minutes from the Redwoods parks, closer to Eureka and Arcata for great dining options. My family loved every second of our stay and only wish we had more time to explore. Favorite activity - Exploring early morning tide pools. And the house - so lovely. We enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub every night, relaxed on the deck in the mornings, and were woken by countless birds each day. Very well stocked kitchen which allowed us to easily make meals in the house. Probably the best of any vacation home I’ve ever been in. 100% we plan to come back!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
We had an excellent stay! The house and property was so clean and beautiful! The back yard is gorgeous, and the hot tub was perfect. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were very comfy. It made our weekend away that much better.Thank You!
6 / 10Average·Jun 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: code violations...deck lack of closet space. very bright light from neighbors property. sharp corner on bathroom sink.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Garden Pond Retreat~Hot tub & Fire Pit!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Garden Pond Retreat~Hot tub & Fire Pit! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Garden Pond Retreat~Hot tub & Fire Pit!?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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