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Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway!

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Westhaven-Moonstone

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Exterior
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Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

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

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About the neighborhood

Trinidad

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Westhaven-Moonstone vacation home, you'll find Moonstone Beach and Little River State Beach. Luffenholtz Beach County Park and Trinidad Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clam Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Luffenholtz Beach County Park - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Trinidad Bay - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Trinidad State Beach - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles

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
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seascape Restaurant & Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trinidad Eatery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Property is also known as

Beach Lover's Getaway Moonstone Beach Retreat
Moonstone Beach Retreat A Beach Lover's Getaway
Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway - Trinidad
1546-198325

Frequently asked questions

How close is Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway! to the airport?

This vacation home is 5 mi (6-min drive) away from the Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Moonstone Beach and 14-minute walk from Little River State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but The Heights Casino (5-min drive) and Blue Lake Casino (17-min drive) are nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway! to downtown Trinidad?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Trinidad.

Reviews

Moonstone Beach Retreat - Beach Lover's Getaway! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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., West Sacramento, California

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Emma K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kenneth H., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayme D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Clean, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Gary P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

8/10 Good

Judy L., AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

iraja s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Johnny K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing View - Short walk to the beach!

The back bedroom has a treehouse feel there are so many trees surrounding it. The views looks south down Clam Beach to the Lost Coast when it is clear. Watching the tide change the height of Little River is fun. We had some friends up on the first night and the kitchen was great for hosting people, making drinks, and putting out food. We'd stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Eduardo R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Moonstone beach

We had a comfortable stay in the unit. We were surprised by the limited kitchen items as well as the condition of the beds and bedding. The bedrooms could use updating and more blankets. The deck and deck furniture were not inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Laurel W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly a One-of-a-Kind

Such a great experience. The location is splendid! I loved the beach walks and the access to the ocean from this location. The people here are very friendly!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed our stay at Moonstone beach very much. The house was very clean and had a well stocked kitchen with everything we needed. The nearby road did not bother us. We liked having an outdoor grill. We liked the location not far from the restaurants and shops of cute Arcata. Had a great time and hope to be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kassidy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Beach Ever!

Our family of four loved our stay - Moonstone Beach especially!! The washer/dryer were convenient for us as we were halfway through a longer trip, and needed to do a couple loads of laundry. The walk to the beach wasn't long (maybe five minutes down to the water) but it was quite steep coming back up. Loved being relatively close to the "fairy forest," as well - great location overall! Note there is another unit on the lower level; not sure if that's another renter or the owner, but they were very quiet. This may just added a touch of anxiety if traveling with young/unpredictable kids; I hope we were quiet enough so as to not disturb them! Thank you for accommodating a very peaceful adventure in the Redwoods!! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023