Garden Pond Retreat - Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Near Clam Beach!

Property grounds
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

About this house rental

Located in McKinleyville, this lovely house for $358 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. * 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. Sorry but this is not a pet friendly home, no exceptions. *Due to the 4 foot deep pond this home is not suitable for children under 6 or not swim safe. * 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 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. It also has a King bed and a whimsical, relaxing hammock chair. 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!

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
Garden

Map of McKinleyville, CA

Reviews

5.0/5.0
Outstanding(65 Reviews)
4.0
star 5 empty
Oct 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our overall stay was magnificent. The rental location was good - easy access to highway 101.The house was clean and in good shape. I’m recovering from knee surgery and all three bedrooms are upstairs - the staircase was equipped with railings on both sides so I always felt steady going up and down the stairs.Master bedroom has an obstructed view of the ocean (which was nice since it’s not located on the closest street to the ocean), and the stand-up shower in the master bath could use either grip tape on the bottom of it or a handrail installed. Our bed in the master was very soft. Our other travelers commented that the middle bedroom had a hard bed and the end bedroom had a soft bed. We all slept great.The koi pond was my favorite part of the property and we went out to feed the koi every day - there was koi food in a cabinet in the kitchen.The hot tub on the back deck was nice. I only went into it once because it’s kind of “in-ground” and I wasn’t sure enough of my footing to be confident getting in/out of it again. My son sure enjoyed it though!We also walked part of the Hammond trail at sunset. It was an easy 1.3 mile loop for the route we took.We didn’t have any interactions with property management besides texting to let them know when we checked in and out.All in all, I recommend this property and would definitely stay again.
5.0
Sep 2023
This vacation property is close to everything along the coast and quick shopping trips too. The trails along Mad River are beautiful, safe and allows for every level of walking interests If you have a larger family as we do and need max amount of privacy as well, this home will suite these needs perfectly. We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub, sharing quiet conversations around the little fire pit and porches. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.
4.0
star 5 empty
Aug 2023
I would have given this property a solid 5 stars, however, we encountered some issues that prevent that. Everything else was great: location, roominess, prettiest house in the neighborhood, comfort, etc. So why am I rating it 4 stars? Contract trash personnel apparently open the roll-up garage door to get the trash cans. We found the garage door open each time (3) we came home after being gone all day. Since we were told to leave the door open between the garage and the house, that means anyone off the street could have gone into the house while we were gone, and there are homeless people around the city and the walking trails not too far away. We called the management company to tell them about the garage door issue, but nothing changed. This did not make us feel very secure about staying there. The other thing is that the freezer part of the refrigerator was going out and would not make ice or keep our frozen food frozen. We ended up throwing some of our food out because of this. We told the management company about this too but there was nothing they could do about it while we were staying there. So, two disappointments in an otherwise very pleasant experience.
5.0
Aug 2023
Loved this house, perfect location in quiet neighborhood, close to trails and CPH. Very comfortable and beautiful! Hope we can return when visiting our son at Cal Poly:)
5.0
Aug 2023
We had a wonderful time at this property! It was luxurious with king beds for everyone, a fully stocked kitchen and beautiful back yard. The only concern was that the outside irrigation (for the backyard garden) sounded like it was leaking one night...hopefully it was able to be fixed! Thank you.
5.0
Aug 2023
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: Wow. Never again will I book on VRBO or AirBNB (horror stories, no more!) - Trinidad Retreats was seamless, super convenient, friendly informative, and well WORTH IT! The Garden Pond Retreat was spectacular for our small group of 4 people (2 couples). The beds were very comfortable, the bathrooms spacious, and the kitchen had everything we needed (spices, utensils, plates) to prepare snacks and sandwiches for the trails, and dinner after a day of adventuring. The Redwood forest is a magical place, and this home, is a magical retreat that has everything your group needs to recharge on your vacation.We recovered each day in the hot tub, and at dusk, took a seat on the patio to enjoy the birds and wildlife, (we saw Jays, Herons, Pelicans and even a Fox!)Each morning I woke up early to take a walk on the Hammond Trail, and it was so worth it as I saw River Otters and Harbor Seals feeding in the Mad River. Honestly, this home made me fall in love even more, and the hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. Our group can't wait to return. Thank you welcoming us into your lovely home. Until next year.
4.0
star 5 empty
Jul 2023
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: The house was amazing, beds were so comfortable, view of the ocean and a close drive to Moon Stone Beach. Seeing family in the area and this was a great place to stay! The spa and gas fireplace on the deck created so many fun memories. This was our most expensive stay for a rental so far after staying in Sunset Beach and Tahoe. I would have loved to have had coffee started kit or more condiments on site upon arrival. We had to run to the store fairly quickly once we arrived since the house didn’t have extra pepper, cooking spray, sugar etc. Overall we enjoyed our stay and will enjoy our memories made during our trip.
3.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
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.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in McKinleyville?

The average price for a rental in McKinleyville is $155 per night. This rental is $203 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Garden Pond Retreat - Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Near Clam Beach!. 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 & Near Clam Beach! 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 & Near Clam Beach!?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, balcony / patio, dishwasher, and hot tub / spa.

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