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

Vacation home in Trinidad with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Perched on a cliffside, this private house offers an unparalleled panoramic ocean view. Unwind in the living room with full view windows perfect for whale watching, or step outside to the multilevel decks and watch surfers ride the waves.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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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 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Enter the "garage House" Step Into Sublime Ocean Front Living
Enter the "Garage House" step into sublime ocean front living.

About the neighborhood

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Trinidad, CA

What's nearby

  • Luffenholtz Beach County Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Trinidad Bay - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • The Heights Casino - 2 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Trinidad State Beach - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 25 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smug's Pizza-McKinleyville - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seascape Restaurant & Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trinidad Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beachcomber Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Grind Cafe- at ACV - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enter the "Garage House" and step into sublime ocean front living. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enter the "Garage House" and step into sublime ocean front living.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enter the "Garage House" and step into sublime ocean front living.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enter the "Garage House" and step into sublime ocean front living. located?

Located in Westhaven-Moonstone, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Luffenholtz Beach County Park and Moonstone Beach. Little River State Beach and Trinidad Bay are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 164 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paola a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again, a wonderful stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

THE VIEW

This was our most fun rental ever! Everything you need, great location, comfortable AND THAT VIEW. We sat outside and just watched the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot by the sea

It looks like a garage from the road, but inside it’s a lovely little house - comfortable, convenient, clean. But the view! Incredible. The kitchen is well equipped and you can gaze at the ocean while you cook.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful….

This is the 2nd time I have stayed here. It is such a beautiful and calming place to stay. I will always stay here from now on.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views!

We loved staying at this beautiful home. You can’t beat the views! It was a perfect location for us to come back to after a day of exploring tide pools or hiking in the redwoods to soak in the hot tub and listen to the waves below us. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It’s All About the View

Nicely furnished in a perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great visit!

this is our third stay at Garage House. Perfect, again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The View

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F., Bklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in a breathtaking location.

We had a lovely 3 night stay and didn’t want to leave. We were surrounded by birds and the ocean. The place is extremely comfortable and has all the amenities you could need. We will definitely return when back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing romantic getaway

We have stayed at the Garage House multiple times over the years. It is our absolute favorite place to vacation on the California coast. We will definitely be back. 100% recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

180 Degree Ocean View

This was the best place my husband and I have ever stayed at. The views were stunning, the hot tub was hot and the place was so clean. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

suma r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Nothing more to add than previous reviews. This place is excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kelly H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven in Northern CA

This place was exactly how it is advertised. Perfect location for visiting the Redwoods! The view is out of this world!! Very private and romantic. We would 100% recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 4th visit

Because this was our fourth time to stay at The Garage House we knew what we expected and as usual it did not disappoint. The location, views and immediate sense of relaxation that welcomes you is very special. We love the area and always look forward to being on the coast whether hiking in the redwoods or along the areas great beaches. And sometimes we just sit and watch the ocean. A truly great place !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of our favorite rentals of all time!

This was our 3rd year in a row staying at the beautiful Garage House, and though every time we add more days, it gets tougher to leave each time! There is so much to see and hike around there, but my wife's happy place is reading in the sun on the deck looking out over the ocean and Trinidad. Great views, even when storms roll through! We finally hiked the James Irvine/Clintonia trail and highly recommend. Thanks again, Bill!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Must

We really enjoyed our stay! The Garage was wonderful. And the views? Incredible. There is a tv. We didn’t turn it on. The windows to the ocean had the best views. We will be back. ( almost wished there was a storm to see huge waves)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Steven H., Thornton, Colorado USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely a Perfect Oceanfront Home

This home is quite possibly one the best homes we have ever stayed in from VRBO. Great communication with the owner. Easy to find and check into. Perfect location that looks out directly on the Pacific Ocean. A hot tub on the spacious deck that has a view of the ocean to die for. Even a bottle of wine upon check in. We loved everything about this home. If we ever come to this part of California we would stay here without question. Nice job on the home Bill.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Million Dollar View!

We loved staying at this property! The open floor plan and large windows make it seem so much bigger than it was. The kitchen was fully stocked to prepare our own meals, the walk-in shower was so comfy after cold evenings outside, and the outdoor space was PERFECT for sitting and enjoying the view. The only downside was no Wi-fi and so no TV, and the blue ray player didn't work. We used A LOT of data after the sun set and it was pitch black outside.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, gorgeous view, and enjoyed our little fox visitor. The place was quite clean and comfortable but had a slight invasion of pill bugs - not offensive but a little annoying. Would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful place inside and out ** the deck needs some boards replaced
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnificent property. Beautiful views and incredibly comfortable accommodations. Just perfect for our five night stay. Loved the proximity to the Redwoods. The home is beautifully furnished. Can’t say enough about the gorgeous home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025