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Charming home w/ a furnished balcony, ocean views, & a private hot tub

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Trinidad, CA
  • Trinidad Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Trinidad State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Moonstone Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming home w/ a furnished balcony, ocean views, & a private hot tub

Whalesong House

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Crafted of heart redwood, Whalesong House is a charming two-story home with a well-equipped, full kitchen, an adjacent dining area, and a living room with a wood stove. A designer’s delight, this rental is lavishly landscaped with an enclosed, rear garden brimming with rhododendrons, climbing roses, hydrangeas, camellias, and other perennials. Designed by one of the owners, the three-foot spherical fountain, Global Peace, which punctuates the dozens of heathers, lavenders, and ornamental grasses in the front garden, has become a Trinidad landmark. And Byrd Baker, the “old-timer” from Mendocino, who, in his small skiff, once blocked a Japanese whaling ship, carved the driftwood whale insignia, which hangs at the apex of the face of the house. Guests of this rental will also enjoy the view from the furnished balcony, the gas grill, and the private hot tub, perfect for soothing both body and soul.

What's nearby:
This rental is located right in the heart of town making it easy to walk to restaurants, shops, galleries, and museums. For the adventurous, this home is about a mile from College Cove Beach and College Cove Falls, a little over two miles from Luffenholtz and Moonstone Beach, and about six miles from Patricks Point State Park. And if you want to hike the scenic trails of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, this home is about 28 miles south.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Board games, puzzles, and books provided
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** Per city ordinance, this home requires that Vacasa arranges a Meet & Greet between guests and the local staff. During the Meet & Greet, you will review Trinidad's 'Good Neighbor' policy and receive important information regarding the home (entry code, amenities, etc.)

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Trinidad

Located in Trinidad, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse and McKinleyville Totem Pole are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Trinidad Masage & Day Spa and Beau Pre Golf Club. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Trinidad, CA

What's nearby

  • Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Trinidad Masage & Day Spa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Trinidad Bay - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trinidad State Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 27 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moonstone Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trinidad Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seascape Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Clam Beach Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming home w/ a furnished balcony, ocean views, & a private hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming home w/ a furnished balcony, ocean views, & a private hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming home w/ a furnished balcony, ocean views, & a private hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming home w/ a furnished balcony, ocean views, & a private hot tub located?

Located in Trinidad, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Trinidad Art Gallery, Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse and Trinidad Town Hall. Trinidad Bay and Trinidad Masage & Day Spa are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Location. Less than optimal communication.

The property was a very unique, beautiful home with lots of character and a near perfect location. The beds were very comfortable, the only issues we had were partially out of their control, partially not. There were many dead bugs on the ground in the upper bedroom, ants in the kitchen upon arrival. One of the pillows in the bedrooms smelled strongly of perfume/ cologne as if it was not cleaned… We had difficulties with communication as there were multiple numbers texting/ calling regarding check in but no responses on the VRBO app. There was a city wide water outage predicted for weeks but we were not notified until the night before once we had already checked in. The water outage turned out to not affect the home, but most of the surrounding businesses we had planned to go to were closed. Had we had enough notice, we would have adjusted our dates accordingly. The home worked well for our stay, I would say we would give it another shot for future stays, there is just room for improvement from the management side. .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SABRINA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shanna A.

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

Lovely stay

My family of four had a very nice stay in Trinidad. The property manager reached out the day before our stay to inform us we could check in early. The home was clean and had lots of space for everyone. While we had a few issues, the property manager was highly responsive. Two little things that could be fixed to create an even better experience: the dishwasher door is incredibly loud/creaky and weatherstripping is needed at the base of the main door as there is a small gap that ended up letting rain and cold air in. Overall, great stay and I would recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina G W.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Susan B.

Whalesong house

Our family lives near Trinidad and this space is great to be close to them and the ocean! Trinidad is a very walkable town, great access to state beach and Trinidad head.The house itself is open, comfortable lots of windows, plenty of dishes and flatware. We have stayed here many times and look forward to return!
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10/10 Excellent

Christina G W.

Loved it!

Whalesong was such an interesting house. From the garden out front, throughout the house, all of the decor, from prints on walls, to the massive, very interesting library throughout the house, numerous games for youth to adult, various entertainment media, the view of the ocean from so many windows as well as outside front garden and out back upper deck, right off of a bedroom. We are private people, so at night, we close all window shades that could expose us inside. There are so many windows providing awesome ocean views, once shades are closed, the house doesn’t seem small or closed up due to the many mirrors throughout the house. We were so fascinated by the number that we counted them, we think there are 36 in total! We used this place as a home base to check out the redwoods, as well as the ocean, however our last full day there we opted to stay at the house, and in Trinidad, it’s such neat little town. Grocery, gift shops, winery, ocean, all within walking distance, although we opted to drive to the ocean since it’s a little hike back up the hill to the house to walk the whole distance (and we were done with hiking after visiting the redwoods). Had we known what a treasure this house was, we would’ve booked an extra day to just enjoy the house a little more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Gorgeous beach retreat

This house is so serene and close to the ocean. We stayed here two out of three nights on an extended weekend getaway. I cannot say enough about how sweet this spot is. We would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Perfect, perfect, perfect!

Perfect house, perfect location, perfect vacation! The house was very clean, well stocked, centrally located and great views of the ocean. Would absolutely book again!
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Loved it!!

Great location that is central to the Redwoods parks. Can walk right down to the beach. Hot tub was perfect after a long day of hiking. Very glad we chose this rental for our trip.

8/10 Good

Theodora B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Trinidad gem

Trinidad is a hidden gem with beautiful views and beaches. The house was exactly as pictured in a nice neighborhood with views and close to local shops, grocery store and restaurants. It was very comfortable for our family of 6 but lacked some basics I've come to expect like at least a minimal amount of alum foil, plastic wrap, sugar etc. Not even a salt shaker! I also would have appreciated a bottle of cleaning fluid. The only thing provided was 2 rolls of paper towel, trash bags and a 2 oz. bottle of dish liquid. You get the listing from VRBO but end up with VACASA who is cumbersome to deal with. Communication with the local manager was difficult. Nevertheless, I would recommend the rental. Just make sure you bring your own salt.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Linsey W.

Beautiful View, but…

Bad communication with the local management company, as in we didn’t hear from them until after being there for a full day. Also, why are there so many mirrors in this house? But great location, ocean views, walking distance to local shops/food, close driving distance to the mini grocery store as well. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

stephanie S.

Amazing location and house!

We loved everything about this house! We had 4 adults and one kid and there was plenty of room for everyone. You could not ask for a better location. It was just 1/2 a block away from the best restaurant and shop in town, and an easy walk to the beach, although it's kind of steep in the way back from the beach. The house had everything you needed, and the yard was phenomenal. Our kid was ready to move in permanently. The only downside is the house is really creaky. If you have light sleepers they will want ear plugs or white noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sari S.

Just the right place for us

This comfortable house in the middle of Trinidad offered just the right amenities for our stay on the coast for 4 adults and 2 kids. We like to cook so the fully-equipped kitchen was a plus. The backyard allowed the kids to play in a safe place. Views of the bay and ocean were just right. Quiet neighborhood within walking distance to stores, restaurants, aquarium, and beach was another asset. And a wood stove for extra heat and ambience was another plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael K.

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

Don't use Vacasa, rent from independent owners.

I recommend reading Vacasa's rules very carefully, as they are very different from dealing with human property owners, who are generally more understanding and flexible. We gave notice that terrible inclement weather (torrential rains and dangerous flooding) too concerning for us to travel to the area, hoping not to risk life and limb -- and offered to move our trip to a later date. Vacasa was not interested in offering any flexibility. It's basically the Uber of vacation rental property managers, and their only priority is to take your money. Don't even think about trying to get anyone helpful on the phone, should anything go wrong.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

David H.

April 2024 Stay

Had a great stay. Place was clean and great views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Must-stay in Trinidad

This charming home does not disappoint! It is comfortable, welcoming, and in the perfect location to explore Trinidad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Can’t Wait to Come Back

This was a dream vacation 20 minutes from my home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Great views and location

Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the house. The ocean and restaurants were steps away. Plenty of Redwood hikes within a short drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Trinidad trip

Loved staying in this beautiful home. Great location and views of the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Paradise

Beautiful location and property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann P.

Cute house in a great little town!

Great time in Trinidad! We loved this house. Nice updated baths.Great view from the deck upstairs. Loved how everything was walkable. Restaurants, beach, grocery store all within walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Hidden treasure!

If you’re planning a family vacation to the Redwoods and trying to figure out where to stay, stop scrolling and book now! Whalesong and the whole town of Trinidad is a charming, walkable treasure! The views from the back deck are beautiful, and the garden in back is incredibly private. There wasn’t one thing we didn’t like about our stay here. We have two kids, a teen and a preteen, and they didn’t want to leave. It’s not fancy, but it has everything you need with nicely updated bathrooms (with excellent water pressure if you care about that), a nice family-friendly game collection, and every book you could ever want to read. Seriously, just book it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., Red Bluff, California

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

2 great places!

Had a friends & family vacation… we stayed in 2 great places! We had the time of our lives and I look forward to doing it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Place was very nice, communication not great though

The cottage was great for our family including young-adult children. Everything was very clean, the kitchen was well-equipped and they layout was fantastic. We had one member who needed to do some work and there is a small upstairs "office" space and a desk in the laundry area that worked well for him. The upstairs deck was lovely, and the outside/backyard area was very pleasant. The location was fantastic - short walk to town or beach. Main downside was lack of communication both before the trip and during - you are dealing with a company rather than a single owner, and the instructions for getting in, communication in general was poor.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

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