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Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise!

Beach holiday home in Trinidad

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Trinidad, California
  • Place, Trinidad Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Trinidad State Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Trinidad

This holiday home places you in the centre of Trinidad, within a short 5-minute stroll of Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse and Trinidad Art Gallery. Highlights at this beach holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .In proximity to this Trinidad holiday home you'll find Redwood National and State Parks.

What's nearby

  • Trinidad Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Heights Casino - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Luffenholtz Beach County Park - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Trinidad State Beach - 8 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 28 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seascape Restaurant & Pier - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Trinidad Eatery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Headies Pizza & Pour - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise!

Pelican's Nest is located in a quiet neighborhood on a private street. This beautiful home sits in close proximity to the homes adjacent homes so is not well suited for large, noisy gatherings. This home is perfect for small families, or adults looking for a peaceful, relaxing getaway. EV charger available, Tesla adapter needed. There are two compact guest parking spaces on the driveway and one additional parking spot for daytime visitors. No garage parking. No additional street parking available.

This Cape Cod style house is perfect for the book & beach lover. It is in town and boasts sweeping ocean views. Cozy up and read by the wood burning stove, play a game or just take in the seascape below. Pelican’s Nest has a great nautical, beach style décor. This home is whimsical and full of character. The main level offers an open eat in kitchen with large pantry that is a cook's delight. This opens to the living, dining room, and deck so one can cook while taking in the ocean views. The great room also has oak floors, a picnic style dining table, sofa & chairs and a flat-screen T.V. Both bedrooms have Tempurapedic beds. The second bedroom and bathroom with tub/shower are on the main floor. This bedroom has a queen bed, small T.V., lots of books and is very cozy. Upstairs the large main bedroom features a king bed with romantic balcony to allow you to take in the sweeping ocean views below. This room has bamboo floors, a wet bar, very small T.V. and ocean views even from the bathtub/shower! The large ensuite bathroom also serves as a closet/dressing room and has a fun play loft for older children (accessible by ladder not suitable for young children). The garden offers a lovely meditation bench overlooking the coastline. All of this beauty and comfort plus your pets are welcome too! Enjoy some fun in the garage with a pool table that also converts into a ping pong table.

*Please Note: The owners of Pelican's Nest have their own private retreat below the property. They like to think of it as their "Writer's Workshop". Since they live in nearby Arcata, they occasionally retreat to their workshop during the day but will not bother you during your vacation. They are very friendly and if you should see them coming or going please feel free to say hello and ask them any questions about their home or the greater Trinidad area. They have great stories to share!

Important Notes:

** 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.

** Upon completion of booking reservation guests will be required to sign a rental agreement agreeing to Trinidad Retreats rules and regulations.

** This home IS pet friendly for a maximum of 2 dogs only, pet fees will apply. Dog must not be left unattended inside or outside of the home. Trinidad State Beach is 1/2 mile away and is dog friendly with a leash law enforced.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please remove all trash and recycling from the home and place it in outside bins.
Turn off the heaters, furnace, fans, gas fireplace. (Extinguish any fires in fireplaces/woodstoves)
Close and lock all windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Property is also known as

1546-63300
Beach Dog Lover's Paradise Pelican's Nest
Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise! Trinidad

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise!?

The closest beach to Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise! is Trinidad State Beach (1.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise!?

No, there is no spa at this property. Trinidad Masage & Day Spa is a short 6-minute walk away.

Does Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise!?

No, Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Reviews

Pelican's Nest - Beach & Dog Lover's Paradise! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 254 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karly

Liked: Cleanliness
We came to have a relaxing honeymoon after wedding stress, and we were able to do just that. The home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with direct access to a quiet beach. It’s a bit of a steep hike down, but we enjoyed that. It was so nice falling asleep and waking to the sound of the ocean below. The area is also very walkable - we were able to walk to dinner every night, which we loved. We did embarrassingly get locked in the garage as apparently some of the doors can automatically lock when closed, but thankfully the host answered our call right away and was able to come let us back in!There were lots of board games and puzzles, which we enjoyed after our excursions to nearby beach trails and redwood hikes.I will note that the fairy lights in the boat above the bed were not working and the mattress seemed a bit uneven, like it was slightly raised in the middle. There was also some unexpected yard work happening on the property and when I reached out to inquire about it, the hosts were apologetic and graciously refunded us a night. All in all it was a great home in a perfect location with very kind and helpful hosts. It offered us exactly what we needed and I would definitely recommend a stay here to others. 10/10 Would stay again.
Upstairs bedroom
Living area - the owner built this beautiful table himself
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valorie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We are already talking about when we are coming back to stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donald G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean views near the Redwood NP

Had a wonderful stay in this lovely home overlooking the ocean. Great location to visit Prairie Creek section of Redwood NP during the day. Short path down to a beach with Seals and Sea Lions beachside. Very quiet, private location. Home had everything you will need for an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views from deck, good weather. House stay was good ….would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Beautiful Property

This is one of my favorite properties I’ve ever rented. The view was incredible, the decor was perfect for the setting, it was fully stocked, and very comfortable. It was even better than the pictures. It’s clear the owners and managers take pride in the property and care for it well. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

Beautiful views and short walks to the bay or ocean. We’re a family of 3 traveling with our dog. This a home away from home and we hope to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly view

Lovely place to relax with family and enjoy the incredibly beautiful Northern California coast - will come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Pelican’s nest. The fully equipped kitchen was perfect as we ate all our meals in. Comfortable bed and beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen C., Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time in Trinidad

Two couples from Oregon came down for a wedding in Trinidad and stayed at Pelican's Nest. We had a wonderful stay with beach walks, dining and seeing friends from our college days. We were able to walk to the wedding location. We had wonderful weather and a lovely ocean view. We hope to return to stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mat s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

This is the second time I’ve had my family at this rental. The house is perfectly located in between the local grocery store, restaurants, shops, state beach ect making walking to everything very easy. The inside of this house is great and the two decks have amazing ocean views.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful retreat.

Our stay was great. The location is probably the best. The view is out of this world. And if the trail is open you can walk down to a private beach from the house . The inside of the house is lovely. Very beachy charm to it. The house definitely needs some TLC. especially the outside. The back deck is a little sketchy and if you have kids or pets I would be on guard because the railing is not very safe. If you can look past some of these items, which hopefully the owners will address, it’s a lovely place to stay in a tranquil location. Our family had a very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trinidad in August

Million dollar view, but outside of property needs some TLC
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., El Granada

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View!

We had a great time at the property! The view is outstanding, food, shops and the beach are just a short walk from the property. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

colleen n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous spot along the coast

We were here just for two nights, but I loved every minute. Having a coffee on quiet morning while looking at the water was so lovely. We also brought our dog to a nearby beach and had fun playing frisbee. Overall it was a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place

What a view!! That is the first thing. Spotlessly clean, well stocked kitchen, nice furnishings, location cannot be beat as close to restaurants, groceries, and a great short trail to Indian Head beach right at the house. TV withNetflix and all other options. All in all one ofthe finest VRBO’s I have ever stayed in. We will be back! 10 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Bowl Sunday Getaway

The 3 of us had a great time exploring all the ocean beaches and parks. A lot to go do and see when you travel to Trinidad.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view but unmaintained path to beach

what a beautiful view! we loved everything about our stay and our dog did too. the one negative is the property's path to the trail to the beach. it was not maintained-- bushes aren't cut back, etc. and I fell and sprained my finger! It was so swollen but thankfully not broken. we recommend not using the property's path down but to walk around the trailhead until the path is better maintained. other than that, it was a lovely property and our dog loved it and the town of trinidad is wonderul!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very quiet and peaceful location overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The home was rustic and met our needs. We loved the interior designs depicting ocean decorum. Everything about our stay was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and view

We had a wonderful and relaxing stay. We really enjoyed the beautiful view from the comfortable living room. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carol Q., KC, Mo

Liked: Cleanliness

Northern California Coast and Redwoods

Lovely location. Beautiful Scenery. The essentials were all available in the house. House needs a little TLC in places.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location with stunning ocean views

We loved staying at this beautiful property with a spectacular ocean view. In the master bedroom you can wake up and watch the sunrise. The sunsets are gorgeous from both the bedroom and the entire downstairs living area. Both floors also have ocean facing decks to relax on. The location is on a bluff in a quiet, private residential neighborhood with easy access to trails, restaurants, and stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary!

We couldn’t have found a better place to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary! The views from the house were breathtaking, the location was great and the town of Trinidad was so quaint and peaceful. We enjoyed eating at The Eatery for several meals and pizza from Headies was delicious! The house was perfect, comfy beds and furniture. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We had the most relaxing stay. It was perfect!!! I wouldn’t have changed a thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Quirky cute little place

The view is fantastic. Beautiful spot. Great little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023