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The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views!

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Parking
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Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views!

* 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. This home is not pet friendly, no exceptions.*

Fall in love with the magic of coastal living at The Sandpiper House. It is a perfect blend of coastal beauty and comfort, making it an idyllic hideaway for your California redwoods getaway. If you are traveling with more friends or another family consider also booking Moonstone Beach Retreat located just across the street, it sleeps 4 guests. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat with stunning ocean views or an opportunity to connect with nature along the shoreline, this vacation rental is the answer. Book your stay and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Moonstone Beach, where each day begins and ends with the rhythm of the tides. Your coastal journey begins here at this sanctuary for coastal wildlife. Keep your binoculars ready, as you may spot migrating whales breaching in the distance, seals sunbathing on rocks, and a diverse array of seabirds gracing the skies. This is a paradise for birdwatchers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts. Go explore the unique charm and local treasures of Trinidad, a picturesque coastal village that's just a short drive away. Savor fresh seafood at local restaurants, visit art galleries, and relish the tranquil pace of coastal living.

This one bedroom ocean view retreat offers endless ocean and river views! It is a sanctuary designed for couples, or solo travelers. The bedroom offers a plush King size bed with windows that frame the mesmerizing ocean views. Its cabin-like vibe feels super cozy and comfortable with carpet throughout. This location can't be beat! Stroll down the street for a long walk on one of Trinidad's most popular family beaches. If you enjoy surfing, Moonstone beach is a favorite for beginners and more experienced surfers. The sea stacks are also a haven for rock climbers! After a day at the beach head back up the hill and stop in at Moonstone Grill for a cocktail at one of the only ocean view bars in Humboldt County with delicious, local food. This tranquil retreat promises enchanting ocean views and a front-row seat to the captivating coastal wildlife. Coastal Bliss is falling asleep to the soothing sound of ocean waves and waking to the marvel of the ever-changing tide and patterns of Little River meeting the Pacific. Here, nature's rhythms set the tone for a serene escape.

Inside the house, you'll find comfort and simplicity in perfect harmony. The living area features an open layout, complete with a built in work space for travelers needing to work while away and a comfortable seating arrangement that allows you to bask in the magnificent ocean scenery or enjoy watching movies on the 65 inch Smart T.V. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide uninterrupted views of the waves. Plenty of space to sit quietly and do a puzzle while soaking up the ocean views. The small but complete galley style, dine in kitchen has everything you'll need enjoy preparing meals. The bathroom is located down the short hallway to the bedroom and offers a stall shower.

There are two decks to enjoy, an upper one located off of the living room and a lower hidden gem with South facing sunshine it is the perfect spot to start and end your every day! Grill local fresh fish on the barbecue and enjoy dinner al fresco!

*Important Items - This home has "Ring", a security system with a front door, exterior camera and audio recording for homeowner security purposes only. Parking is limited, 2 onsite parking spaces provided on the driveway. No garage parking and no off-street parking. For safety, the wood burning stove is not accessible to guests. This home is not furnished with a washer and dryer but there is drop off service at Suds & Duds in nearby McKinleyville.

Property manager

Jonna
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 on the beach, this holiday home is in Westhaven-Moonstone, a neighbourhood in Trinidad. Trinidad Museum and Trinidad Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels. Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Trinidad, California

What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Luffenholtz Beach County Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Clam Beach County Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Trinidad Bay - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Trinidad State Beach - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 24 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smug's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ramone's Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Speedy Taco - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trinidad Eatery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sandpiper - Great location w/ magical ocean views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Westhaven-Moonstone holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Moonstone Beach, Little River State Beach and Clam Beach. Luffenholtz Beach County Park and Clam Beach County Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

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

Great stay!

Wish we had more time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne-Marie K.

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

Special Little Gem

Really enjoyed our stay here. Very comfortable and private with stunning views from the balcony. Great jumping off point for various places. Thank you so much for hosting us - we were very happy here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas C.

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

70s theme with beach views

Perfect little hidden getaway with a low visited beach just down the hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katja E.

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

Wonderful experience

We loved our stay in this quaint little place, perfect for our mother/daughter trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay S.

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

Getaway With Our Pup

We had a wonderful weekend stay to escape the heat, and our Golden absolutely loved it! We appreciated that the house is pet friendly and so close to the beach. Great location, amazing views, couldn’t ask for a better trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

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

beautiful location

We had a wonderful stay at the Sandpiper. The views are spectacular, the house was clean and comfortable and relaxing. We were able to have our small dog with us and it was very convenient and easy for us to manage her there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Trinidad with a view

Comfortable two night stay. Never saw a street sign, but google was helpful and knowing in advance what it looked like. Good food nearby, although waits are pretty long because there are only a handful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Darrel C.

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

Moonstone

Great spot- only 1 parking spot but was advertised as 2 Very tricky turn to enter and exit
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

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

Birthday trip

This home exceeded all my expectations. It was well furnished, comfortable, and the location was incredible. We could hear and see the ocean from the back deck and it was a two minute walk to the dog friendly beach, moonstone beach. The property owners even left a notebook filled with cool places to see and visit on our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Trinidad retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First time to the area. Very nice and clean. Home was cozy and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen k.

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

Moonstone in May

Gorgeous views from every room. There are no street signs, so it can be easy to miss the turn to the road the house is on.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Sandpiper in Trinidad CA April Visit

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: Awesome! Lovely home with amazing view.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marion D.

A Splendid view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our vacation house had a well-stocked kitchen, a comfortable bed, and a view of Moonstone beach and the Little River that was spectacular. The staff was very attentive and fixed the little problems that came up promptly. The lower balcony needed some attention.
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10/10 Excellent

Allan W.

Beautiful view and comfortable home

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 such a nice time in this comfortable little house with panoramic views of the ocean and coastline. Close enough to walk down to the beach for a stroll. Very close to Moonstone grill for a nice dinner, and a short drive into Trinidad for great food at The Eatery. A very cozy place that we hope to come back to.
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10/10 Excellent

john s.

Beautiful Location

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 very much enjoyed our stay at the Sandpiper once we found the house. Views were impressive! Location is convenient to beaches and Redwoods. Property was clean and well maintained, with a good supply of kitchen essentials. I would not want to try to find the house in the dark! There are no street signs and the actual alignment of Rayipa Street is different from Google Maps. Would at least recommend change directions to something like "...sharp right turn and up the hill..."Otherwise, once we found the house we had a very smooth visit!

8/10 Good

barbara c.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful views!

we enjoyed the rental...very comfortable and the 2 level decks with views were wonderful...same can be said for the views from the living room, bedroom and dining nook! Fabulous! The bathroom is very small, but doable. We would like to mention the directions to the home...we could not find a street name posted, and after going down 2 wrong streets, tried the one that appeared to be a private driveway...the one other thing we noticed was that although the listing included 2 parking spaces, there was only one as the other was taken by a covered vehicle (long term?). We would not hesitate to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

The Sandpiper

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pros:- The view- Quiet location- Comfortable- Good water pressure- Kitchen well-stocked...more stuff than you probably need- New dishwasher & oven- Management company very responsive...thank you so much!!- Easy parking- Can hear the ocean with the windows open- Pet friendly...we may bring our doggo next time- Gas grill on deck...thanks for bringing a new tank!- Plenty of towels and extra blankets- Loved the swivel chairs in the living area- Only two guests allowed but plenty of room for when our son & GF came for dinnerCons:- No screen door- A bit of a musty smell...had to keep the windows open/cracked all the time- No counter space in bathroom...small baskets provided were nice to have- Furniture on lower deck in need of painting- Carpet in need of a deep clean- Wood stove not available for use...suspect d/t some sort of liability issue- As mentioned in previous reviews, tough to find in the dark...fortunately we came during the day. When they say sharp right turn, they mean it.

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Amazing views! Clean, comfortable, well-equipped!

This house has just beautiful ocean views, and lots of sparkling windows so you can enjoy the view all the time! The reservation, check-in and stay were all very easy. The house is decorated in a sort of vintage style, we really enjoyed it. It’s a short walk to the beach and the Moonstone Cafe, which was very good. The kitchen is well-stocked and equipped and we ate in the second night. I stayed here with my sister while she visited for two nights, it was so nice! We sat on the upper deck and had coffee in the mornings, and also in the afternoon and evening. We didn’t really use the lower deck, although it is available for use. I would love to go back and stay longer. When we just talked about her visit last night with others, this stay was the first thing we both brought up, how great this house and view are! Highly recommend staying here, it’s location, comfort and view are excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

A Perfect Getaway

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 recommend Sandpiper wholeheartedly! The house is absolutely perfect for the two of us and our beagle. The decks were gated so she had a great time exploring from top to bottom. The house itself is clean and well equipped, with a comfy couch and a large TV for evening relaxing. The bed is VERY comfortable. A short 5 minute walk to Moonstone Beach and a 10 minute drive up to Trinidad for delicious food at the Trinidad Bay Eatery. All in all a perfect getaway. We'll be back!

6/10 Okay

Alaa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The property was clean. The kitchen was well equipped. The house is very, very old and needs to be updated : the house smelled damp, which is understandable, considering it has not been updated in 30 years or so, and the newer windows and doors available would reduce that significantly. It definitely feels like walking into a time capsule. Getting to the place at night is a bit tough, because the GPS picks up the house right below it on the hill, and since the street name signs are difficult to read at night it adds to the adventure I guess. The fire place had a sign saying: Do not use. The bedroom heater had a sign : out of order. The bathroom had one of those fancy toilets with the built in bidet, but the remote control that runs it was not available. The shower sliding doors came off their track every time the door was used. The fan in the bathroom was just noise, no air movement at all. There was no hot tub, even though the contract had a huge section dedicated to tub risk and care, so that was disappointing, but my mistake for not paying attention to fine print (tub, if available).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry W.

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

Almost Perfect

The Wife and I did not bring any Dogs along, so this review is from the perspective of a couple escaping to the Coast for a weekend. Closest town is Trinidad, a quaint little seaside village with an overpriced grocery store, Gas station, and two overpriced restaurants; Seafood, burgers, or Pizza. South 10 miles on the 101 has many better options. Enough about that. Check in was easy, I unlocked the key box, and pulled on the ripped screen door. It opened at the top, but bottom was stuck. Once inside, we were greeted by a lovely little kitchen loaded with an oven, microwave, big sink, and cupboards that wouldnt open. The views from the living room and Balcony were Gorgeous though. The living room has a big tv, a desk, games, couches, and a fireplace you cant use. The bathroom has a lovely Bidet that was unplugged and missing the remote. We had a nice weekend, got to see the Redwoods and the Ocean, and had a comfy bed to sleep in. I'm happy. Would I stay here again? Nope. Dear Owner: Deferred maintenance is a bummer. Spend a little money and make everything work as it should. This place has great potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

The Sandpiper

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pros:- The view- Quiet location- Comfortable- Good water pressure- Kitchen well-stocked...more stuff than you probably need- New dishwasher & oven- Management company very responsive...thank you so much!!- Easy parking- Can hear the ocean with the windows open- Pet friendly...we may bring our doggo next time- Gas grill on deck...thanks for bringing a new tank!- Plenty of towels and extra blankets- Loved the swivel chairs in the living area- Only two guests allowed but plenty of room for when our son & GF came for dinnerCons:- No screen door- A bit of a musty smell...had to keep the windows open/cracked all the time- No counter space in bathroom...small baskets provided were nice to have- Furniture on lower deck in need of painting- Carpet in need of a deep clean- Wood stove not available for use...suspect d/t some sort of liability issue- As mentioned in previous reviews, tough to find in the dark...fortunately we came during the day. When they say sharp right turn, they mean it.

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