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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Trinidad, CA
  • Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse
    2 min walk
  • Trinidad Town Hall
    3 min walk
  • Trinidad Masage & Day Spa
    3 min walk
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    10 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Trinidad

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Trinidad, steps from Trinidad Art Gallery and Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse. .This beach vacation home is 27.7 mi (44.6 km) from Redwood National and State Parks and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Trinidad Town Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Trinidad Bay - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Trinidad State Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Luffenholtz Beach County Park - 9 min drive - 2.4 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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.



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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Vrbo Property
31017

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Theodora B., Concord

Liked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Michael K., San Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
Paradise
Beautiful location and property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Fantastic location. Walk to beach, restaurants, hiking trails. Comfirtable beds. Peaceful neighborhood. Nice jacuzzi. Wonderful house with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location and wonderful house
This was the perfect home for our family. Location could not be better, and house was comfy and warm. Would love to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Rachel A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not accurate, Great Location, Expensive
The bad. Look for hood stuff at the end of the review. We walked in to the back door wide open and water all over the floor. How long was this door open. The back room with the laundry smells like mold or mildew. The home is a cozy cottage vibe with very outdated appliances. For example the laundry does not function well. The dryer will not get your clothes dry. The listing states two queen beds but one is a full bed and it’s hard as a rock. I wouldn’t care about these things normally but the price was outrageous for what you got. On top of some hot tub few and a non refundable damage waiver the company takes you pay the almost four hundred a night. The good It’s a great location except for the unfortunate homeless person sleeping across the street, (we made chili for this person but they were gone before it was done). Right next to the beach and if you know the trails around Trinidad you can take shortcuts. The upstairs bed was like a cloud and the deck upstairs was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trinidad
Lovely home in the perfect location. We loved the town of Trinidad and will definitely be back to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Collins A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Sunsets from the second story balcony are not to be missed. The hot tub is great and private. Fire place is a perfect place to read by and the location cannot be beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place has Charm
The house was located in a very cool town of Trinidad. Walking distance down some stairs to the beach and a coffee shop / bakery where I had some delicious Crab Benedict. There is also a grocery store and several restaurants about 1/2 mile away where we ate at twice because it was so good and affordable. The house itself was older, but the kitchen and bathrooms seemed to be updated recently and the kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies. It didn't have cable TV, but there are Roku's and tons of books to read. It had a big stand alone heater near the front door to heat the place which worked ok, but we built a fire in the wood stove a few nights with the supplied wood. That was perfect. It had hot tub out back on the patio that was great after hiking through the Redwoods all day. Ocean views from the front and off the deck from the upstairs master bedroom. This was a great place for our first trip to northern CA and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H., Harvest, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, unique house
Whalesong House is amazing. I loved staying in such a unique, beautiful house. Trinidad itself is beautiful, and the abundant windows in this house let you enjoy the ocean and the scenery. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Nice stay close to everything we wanted to do. Beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a beautiful home in a very nice location!
We took the family out for a Redwood forest expedition and had a comfortable home with a beautiful hot tub to come back to and relax in after hiking and exploring all day. There was also an amazing hiking trail right by the house that we walked to watched the sun set.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with beautiful views! It was as cute as it could be❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenni N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location for hiking along the coast and visit the Redwoods. Easy check-in process.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim G., Reno

Liked: Cleanliness
5 nights at Whalesong
Our family of 2 teenagers and adults fit pretty well in the cabin and enjoyed the quiet private convenient location with beautiful bay views in and out of the property. We cooked most meals at the cabin and had some frustrations (dozens of dull knifes, no cookie /pizza sheet, only salt pepper, no coffee ) but adapted. Used the great new barbecue grill. One of the best stays we’ve had everyone agreed - hiked in redwoods, kayaked in the bays, explored Ferndale and self-tour of Humboldt State, and explored and gazed at the beauty of Trinidad.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kaye F., Charlottesville

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fun, quirky place in a great location
We loved Trinidad and this property has everything we needed to have a nice time. Check in and out was easy and safe - our only complaint is that it was not as clean as I would like, and some things needed updating, ie, torn window shades, worn carpet, some deck furniture. All in all a wonderful vacation spot for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Evan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
Beautiful house in a beautiful town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was great. Presented accurately
Communication was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weather
Trinidad was exactly the getaway my family and I needed. The house was fine, they need a little time to catch up on some light maintenance like any house, but I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021