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.
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 at Garden Pond Retreat~Hot tub & Fire Pit!
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of McKinleyville, CA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
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:
We had an absolutely wonderful 5-night stay at this beautiful McKinleyville property. The location is perfect, and the home was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and well-maintained.The absolute highlight of the property is the outdoor space. The beautiful koi pond creates such a peaceful, serene atmosphere, and you can really feel a wonderful sense of feng shui throughout the entire property. Combining that tranquility with the hot tub and fire pit made our evenings incredibly relaxing.The property management team at Trinidad Retreats was fantastic and helpful from start to finish. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation and would highly recommend this retreat to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Beautiful place, very clean. Hot tub was great.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Gorgeous gardens, perfect location, home had everything our family needed.
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
The house is charming and has a well-maintained yard, which we appreciated. However, many of the furnishings are quite dated. The beds were also a significant drawback for our family. Everyone agreed that they were not very comfortable, and I personally did not sleep well during our stay. Overall, we enjoyed the property’s character, but we were glad to return home and sleep in our own beds.
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9.9Outstanding
(103 Ratings)
"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 ..."
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