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Enter the "Garage House" and step into sublime ocean front living.

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Exterior
Smart TV, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Trinidad, CA
  • Luffenholtz Beach County Park
    15 min walk
  • Merryman's Beach House on Moonstone Beach
    17 min walk
  • Arcata (Cal Poly Humboldt) Bus Station
    14 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    7 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Enter the "Garage House" and step into sublime ocean front living.

Be swept away by an unparalleled panoramic ocean view the moment you enter this private house. The floor plan is open with a fully equipped modern kitchen which features a tiled center island. The comfortable living room offers full view windows perfect for whale watching.
Light the wood stove or turn up the thermostat for heating.
The bathroom features a natural slate walk in shower.
Awake to the ocean view from the queen bed.
The spacious grounds are landscaped with rock gardens and a large lawn area.
Watch the sunset and surfers from the multilevel decks.
This is the perfect place to unwind and relax.
Due to County and State requirements related to COVID-19 for certification we can not operate the hot tub at this time.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Luffenholtz Beach County Park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 15 minutes on foot from Luffenholtz Beach County Park and a 2-minute drive from Clam Beach
Enter the "Garage House" and step into sublime ocean front living. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Bill Snell

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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Enter the "Garage House" and step into sublime ocean front living. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

walter m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace at the coast
Overall really nice. But something needs to be done with the garbage cans. On arrival the garbage cans were visited by raccoons and they spread garbage all over the back yard and front yard. Of course we cleaned it up. Tightly closed the lids and again the same trash spread all over. I closed lids with bungee cords that worked one day. Then the last night it was bad. A dog got back there and helped spread the refuse. One more cleanup before we left. New strategy needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best sunsets!
This was our fourth year staying at Bill's Garage House, and we once again had a lovely time! It's comfortable, convenient to many, many hikes, and the views overlooking the ocean are just jaw-dropping! The hot tub is also a highlight for us. Bill has an apple tree that had an abundance of apples this year, and encouraged us to take some, so we made an apple pie for Thanksgiving! Thanks Bill!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael D., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay, amazing views!
My boyfriend and I stayed 5 days at the garage house. The views are incredible and we very much enjoyed the hit tub and listening to the waves at night. The kitchen was well stocked but there were very minimal spices (Salt and pepper). You may want to bring your own or buy from the local market. Also there was no shampoo or conditioner provided, so don't forget to bring your own. We accidently left my boyfriend's watch at the house and the owner was very helpful with mailing it back to us. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
As great as we remembered!
We stayed at Garage house 2 or 3 times pre-pandemic and hadn't been back until last week. It is such a wonderful retreat. Getting in is easy, the views as mentioned by many are remarkable and soaks in the tub watching either the surfers or the sunset are memorable. Appreciated the coffee beans and bottle of wine as a plus. Plenty of towels, bedding, etc. Kitchen minimal, but sufficient enough for all meals there for 3 days. While the Murphy Market is pretty good, if you really want to stock up with wonderfully fresh and unusual produce, meats, cheeses, etc. take the 20 minute drive to Arcata and go to North Coast Co-op. We're looking forward to another return and enjoying the relaxation of Garage house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem!
The garage house is absolutely beautiful. Nothing beats the breathtaking views. I did not want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trinidad getaway
Our stay in the Garage House was amazing. Walking into the house and seeing the views of the ocean was spectacular. The house is comfortable with everything we needed. It was convenient to the town of Trinidad, the redwoods and beaches and restaurants. We hope to stay there again in the future. We highly recommend the Garage House in Trinidad
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The View
Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible view
We very much enjoyed staying at this property. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. The rooms were very pretty and well maintained. The best part of this rental is the view. Main room and bedroom both face the ocean and the view from each is stunning. There is a deck with the same view and we loved sitting out there watching the sunset. We would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carsten T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway near Redwood parks
Perfect for our trip. Short drive from the airport. Convenient shopping in Arcata and Trinidad. Very quiet, only the sound of waves at night. Friendly host. Very clean + amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place!
Best place we've ever stayed along the coast. Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

susie k., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning
What can I say but that this was just heaven on earth. We stayed in this fabulous place for 5 days and it was just amazing. The views were just breathtaking. The area was like you were in a small town . The hottub was great at the end of every day. Beachcombing for sand dollars eary in the morning was such a fun time and the sunsets were magnificent. Had everthing you needed to make meals and the grill was a plus. They even had a bottle of wine waiting for us. My husband and I had a once in a liftime west coast vacation. Was in the perfect vicinity to see all the attractions of the redwoods. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful oceanside cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always great
Had a wonderful time as usual. Thanks Bill!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing….
I will never stay anywhere else in Trinidad. The garage house was amazing and the view was so beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Garage house
The best VRBO we have ever experienced, really just a dream location and property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R., Springfield, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
We won't stay anywhere else!
I usually write a long review about the amazing ocean views and how lovely it is to unwind in their hot tub overlooking the Pacific with a glass of wine after an afternoon of hiking. But I'll just leave it at this: This was our 7th stay in 8 years. We wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Views
This was a relaxing getaway, and we really enjoyed our stay. The house is great, pictures are accurate, and property is as advertised. Would love to come back again! Thanks for the coffee :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We really enjoyed your VRBO. The view was wonderful when the fog cleared. Lovely accommodations in a nice setting and close to shopping and scenic drives.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Late July Vacation
The Garage House is fantastic. Home is comfortable and well stocked. The views from house and decks are perfect. We stayed 9 nights and wanted to stay more. Great place to relax and to explore nearby sites. We will be back
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris d.

Liked: Cleanliness
California Dreaming
Best place we have ever stayed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful views! Beautiful sunsets! Close to Redwoods!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get-away
Absolutely gorgeous setting. Beautiful view of the ocean from a large deck. Sit in the hot tub on the deck and enjoy the view. Gas BBQ worked great. We used it several times. Full-size kitchen that was well furnished. Washer/dryer in unit. The bed was comfortable and there was a great view of the ocean from the bedroom. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

shawn a., austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical place to stay
This cottage was well presented and a treat to enjoy. The views couldn't be beat. The location was close to all I wanted to be. The responsiveness of owner was attentive. The thoughtful details throughout the house was well noted. I'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Beautiful place over the ocean. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Great place very peaceful with awesome views
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024