Secret Beach Retreat 1 Ocean Front nearTrinidad CA

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Water view

Explore the area

Trinidad, CA

Trinidad State Beach18 min walk
Trinidad Bay6 min drive
Moonstone Beach13 min drive
Eureka, CA (EKA-Murray Field)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Guest suite is on the first floor, with a private entrance (sorry, not wheel chair friendly, up 8 steps). Cozy, clean, secluded and quiet 10 acres, perched on a bluff 190’ above the Pacific Ocean and Secret Beach with stunning ocean views. There is a mini fridge, coffee maker, microwave and hot water kettle. But there is NO kitchen for cooking or living room. Only a well appointed bedroom, Queen Bed, and large private bathroom.

Tile floors throughout the room and large private bathroom.
Large private deck looking at the pacific ocean and sea stacks. Public access trail down to the beach cover is on the property. This trail is beautiful but steep and typically muddy in the winter time or during heavy rains.

The property is secluded and not visible from the road.

Sorry, I do NOT allow pets. 5 DAY MAXIMUM STAY

Property manager

John R Lee

Premier Host

Amenities

Free WiFi

Water view

Outdoor space

Tennis court

Kitchen

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Infants/toddlers ok, other children not allowed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

5 day maximum booking

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 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

About the area

Trinidad

Located in Trinidad, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sue-meg State Park and Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area, while Trinidad Art Gallery and Trinidad Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Trinidad, CA

What's nearby

Trinidad State Beach - 18 min walk
The Heights Casino - 6 min drive
Trinidad Bay - 6 min drive
Sue-meg State Park - 9 min drive
Moonstone Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Trinidad Eatery - ‬5 min drive
‪Seascape Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪The Lighthouse Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Moonstone Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Beachcomber Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Beach Retreat 1 Ocean Front nearTrinidad CA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secret Beach Retreat 1 Ocean Front nearTrinidad CA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Beach Retreat 1 Ocean Front nearTrinidad CA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secret Beach Retreat 1 Ocean Front nearTrinidad CA located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Trinidad State Beach, College Cove South and College Cove North. Trinidad Masage & Day Spa and Trinidad Town Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

24 June 2024

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

Hidden Gem

This hidden gem captures your heart before you even reach the property! As we were approaching the property we were in awe with the beauty of the forest. John was so friendly and made our stay so enjoyable. He told us about an event in town that he thought we might enjoy and had a fresh loaf of sour dough bread and hard boiled eggs in the room as a welcome. I have already told a few friends about this amazing find!! Don’t think any longer, this is a great spot. We spent a day exploring downtown Trinidad and learning about the history of this beautiful areas! I would definitely come back if I ever make it back to the area. It was a wonderful mother/daughter stay. John’s pictures are right on! I hope you find yourself there one day!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

16 May 2024

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

Always awesome

I am a repeat Secret Beach renter. The location and serenity of the space will keep me coming back. Thanks to the host for an impeccable property!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny G.

6 May 2024

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

Our first sea side stay.

We love this place, totally private and secret. John is the perfect host. The couple minutes it takes from town to the SBR… is amazing all by itself. The small secret beach was a bit slippery and muddy close to the bottom but we made it down. The deck is unbelievable and the room was really clean and nice. I would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

2 May 2024

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

Perfect getaway

We enjoyed our stay here so much! Beautiful view and great location for visiting the redwoods. The space was clean and the owner took care of everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

1 May 2024

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

Trinidad, CA House

The room was super clean and organized. John, the host, was organized, helpful, and all around nice guy. The property was absolutely beautiful. 10/10 and would stay here over and over again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane K., Humboldt, California.

8 Feb 2024

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

Deserving of its perfect ratings! From a seasoned trader.

Gorgeous location, breathtaking ocean/ sea-stack views. Big west facing deck with great chairs & a roof protecting from all but the most blowing rains. Many coastal hiking trails, very close by. Cozy super clean room/bath, well stocked with lots of little extras. John is a most accommodating & wonderful host! Very available if you need him but invisible if you want privacy. Great Wi-Fi. Solar battery back up if the power goes out ( very common in these parts in winter). All the positive reviews for the Secret Beach Retreat are well deserved! Thanks John for sharing this beautiful piece of Nature with us!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

15 Jan 2024

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

Great Ocean View

Room was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannia A.

30 Dec 2023

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

Ocean view/Private/Secret Beach

Nothing beats that ocean view. It was absolutely beautiful. When I booked the place I wasnt aware the owner lived on the property, I was a little hesitant but in all 4 days spent there I didnt see a soul. Very private. The hike down to the beach is frosting on cake. Bring an extra pair of hiking boots lots of mud and water on all near by trails. Would def stay here again. ♡

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

14 Nov 2023

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

Gorgeous Spot and Excellent Host

I was blown away by this property. In addition to a million dollar view, the room is clean and thoughtfully equipped. John provides excellent communication and is very helpful. He knows how to give guests privacy and also make himself accessible if needed. I cannot recommend this enough. We would love to visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denzyl

20 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Excellent little quiet getaway for solo travelers or couples. The view from the property and the deck is breathtakingly beautiful. I got a chance to meet the property owner John, and he was very friendly and more than happy to provide any information I needed. The local loaf of bread and hard boiled eggs left in the room for guests were a nice touch. Lots of local eateries with a mile of the property. I hope I get a chance to visit again soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

WADE C.

10 Oct 2023

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

Amazing View

The host was very attentive--he even provided a loaf of bread for our arrival. The place was modern and very clean. The view of the ocean was outstanding! We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Colorado Springs

18 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

Very clean and comfortable unit. The views to the ocean are truly unique with surf and stone pillars in the ocean a delight to look at from the room and deck.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

14 Sept 2023

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

Trinidad Secret Beach Retreat

This place was even nicer than the photos depicted! Immaculately clean, and obviously new construction. Comfy bed, GORGEOUS view of the ocean waves crashing onto the rocks below, nice chairs on the deck to watch the sunset. Vase of beautiful fresh flowers on the deck table! Host John had provided a loaf of local fresh sourdough bread, butter and jelly, freshly ground coffee, and also hard boiled eggs in our fridge! What a welcoming touch. He gave us good tips on some great hikes through the redwoods too! The steep trail down to the beach was fun! But would NOT recommend for someone not in shape, as it would probably be pretty challenging for some. There was a rope swing on a tree mid way down the trail, perfect to stop and rest or photo op. No tv on the room, but didn’t miss it since we were exhausted from our daily hikes and also brought a book to read. It was a little strange to only communicate with host through text and never see him, but we also felt very private and secluded even though he lives upstairs. There were lots of good restaurants in town just a minute or two drive from the house, a nice little grocery store for supplies, and I still can’t get over the fabulous views of the ocean at almost every turn, and of course an easy drive to see the big trees. I would highly recommend staying here at Secret Beach Retreat!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard L.

14 Sept 2023

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

Nice place

Clean and new. Good communication with host. No TV but decent internet. Would have enjoyed trails, beach etc. but my wife and I were both sick.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P., San Francisco, CA

1 Sept 2023

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

Tranquil stay with gorgeous view

A very peaceful place to retreat from the city, with a priceless ocean view and restaurants a mile away. Would definitely visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina N.

24 July 2023

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

Picturesque location

We very much enjoyed our brief stay at John's property. Our room was very clean and quiet, and it offered everything to be comfortable. John is a very kind host who shows his respect to this beautiful environment.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

17 July 2023

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

Stunning view

John's special Secret Beach Retreat is just that. The view is absolutely stunning and the large deck on the ocean side makes the room feel twice as big. We had our bicycles so were able to just park the car and use our bikes to explore. A truly wonderful beach is half a mile away, the town of Trinidad is about a mile and Sue Meg(formerly Patrick's Point) State Park is within biking distance. We really appreciated the quiet privacy, cleanliness, and peacefulness of John's special place and the beauty of the surrounding area, and can hardly wait to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

17 July 2023

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

Perfect getaway!!!

If you want a great getaway spot in Humboldt County, this is the place. It definitely has the wow factor, beautiful modern room, comfortable bed, amazing deck with a great view of the ocean. On a clear night, the view of the sunset is breathtaking!!! John is an excellent host, easy check-in and check out, great communication. The sour dough bread was a nice bonus! We will definitely rent this property again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

DiAnn R., Santa Fe, USA

12 July 2023

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

Beautiful locale

First of all, this property has a gorgeous view of the ocean from the bedroom window! As a guest, you have a bedroom, private bath and personal deck overlooking the ocean. Even though there is no kitchen, John, the host, has it set up with most conveniences you would need, such as a mini refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and coffee, provided drinking water, dishes, etc. He even washed our dishes for us daily! For a small town, Trinidad had several restaurants to choose from and we enjoyed dining out while there. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and definitely would stay there again if in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

3 July 2023

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

Best and most scenic getaway along Humboldt county coast and redwoods

Clean, comfortable, practical, amazing location with view overlooking the rocky shoreline of Trinidad CA and access to hidden beach. Short drive to Humboldt redwood State Park. Near good restaurants. John the landlord is super attentive to every need, all is well explained and Organized and respects one’s privacy. It’s 5 star +++

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

25 June 2023

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

Can't beat the view

We stayed 2 nights while visiting Redwood State/National Park. It was such a pleasant surprise arriving to find the most amazing view of the ocean. The accommodations were great. Very clean and comfortable. The check in process was very easy and John was very responsive to any questions that we had. The best part about returning after a long day of hiking/exploring is that we had a front row seat to the sunset! Overall, a great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

24 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The view was amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

katharine b.

17 June 2023

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

Enchantment

A wonderful place, host, view!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

15 May 2023

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

EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS

My stay at Secret Beach was perfect. The space was perfectly equipped for a weekend stay with an ocean view. The location couldn't have been better. We were cozy and felt safe. I can't wait to stay at this location again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hillari

7 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This stay was by far the cleanliness of many! If you want quiet and clean, this is the place. The property is absolutely beautiful and the host was friendly & easy to work with. There is one small window in the room that is not big enough for both people to look out completely while on the bed. If you are planning on cooking, this isn’t your spot. Eating out every day is necessary. There is a small fridge, coffee pot, and a microwave. No dogs and no kids. Very close to downtown Trinidad! Overall I would rate this stay 4.5-5.