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Reviews of Secret Beach Retreat 1 Ocean Front nearTrinidad CA

Secret Beach Retreat 1 Ocean Front nearTrinidad CA
Trinidad, CA

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
John, You two were a delight to host. I hope you can return someday. You are welcome anytime. I wish all guests were as kind as you two. Good luck on your trip and safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

Jane K., Humboldt, California.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Ocean View
Room was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Thank you Wade! You two were excellent guests. Thank you for choosing my place for your 46th anniversary. Quite an accomplishment. Of course you are welcome back anytime and I hope you had a safe trip back to Portland.

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

katharine b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchantment
A wonderful place, host, view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

katharine b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fastidious and most helpful host
Beautiful place, most attentive host. Deserves highest commendation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sleeping with the Surf
Located on a beautiful spot on a bluff above a rugged beach this is a lovely escape. It is steps away from several woods trails. The unobtrusive owner went out of his way to make us feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan G., Riverside

Liked: Cleanliness
Most beautiful view!
I couldn’t recommend somewhere to stay home! The room was private, clean and quiet, and gave us some of the most beautiful views we had on our trip. The host provided everything we could need and more. If we return in the future we will most definitely look to book here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place
This is a great listing. View was fantastic. Property manager was easily accessible and great to work with. Very clean and cozy. Had a great stay. Would do it again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trinidad
The process was flawless. Beautiful setting right on the ocean bluffs. The room was super clean and well decorated. Lovely setting for our get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bev K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just the birds and the waves
This is the cleanest property I have ever stayed in. And 99% or more of the time the only thing I could hear were the birds and the waves. John has thought of everything a guest might want. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maxine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Getaway
The property and experience as a whole were exactly as described - a comfortable room and bathroom with enough kitchen amenities to get by (coffee maker, mini fridge, kettle, microwave). The real star is the deck! I'll admit I spent most of my stay parked on one of the Adirondacks looking at a spectacular view of the Pacific. John was communicative and conscientious of ensuring that I had all that I needed for my stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
This property is beautiful and we had a wonderful stay. John is a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
a vrbo gem
The view from the very large deck was beautiful. The property was very clean, well equipped, and as described (only better). We enjoyed our 2-night stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Beverly

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect for couple visiting Redwoods
Lovely room in a family home on the Trinidad coast overlooking the ocean. Room has a separate entrance, parking & bathroom. Very comfortable for a couple. Such a quiet and beautiful location. Close to Redwoods.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is quiet and comfortable place to stay. Very relaxing with great views of the coast and ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Views and more
Peaceful well-kept property with amazing views. Perfect base for exploring the area, or just relaxing and enjoying the ocean view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. Would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cha Cha O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The View is your Visual Entertainment!
The accommodations were great, the area was beautiful and peaceful. No need for noise from a city when you can have this heaven. Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Delaney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
This place was perfect and met all of our expectations! Location is great and the town in Trinidad is so beautiful and quaint. Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dick D., Roseburg, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
John goes out of his way to make it great
Really nice place, the photo is exactly what we saw out the window (well, no wine glasses on the outside table but flowers were on the table). Loaf of local French bread, butter, hard boiled eggs, all the kitchenware needed (not a full kitchen),. He's very respectful of our privacy although for some reason we couldn't text him to let him know when the dishes were ready to be picked up, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
I’m glad you two enjoyed your stay. I’ve no idea why your service and/or phone would not allow you to send texts and you didn’t indicate who is your phone service provider. Most, including me get only 1-2 bars of phone service in this area but is always strong enough to send and receive texts. And all other guests are always able to send texts over Wi-Fi. My internet service here is fantastic and the Wi-Fi on my router is very strong. Regardless, you were able to send emails to me and that seemed to work just fine. Perhaps it’s a setting on your hardware? Anyway, thank you for being such great guests!

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply amazing
This property will exceed whatever you expect. Seeing the spectacular views of the jetted coast, the trail to the beach swing, the nearby Redwoods National Park are healing in nature. The property owner lives upstairs and communicates through text will promptness and hospitality. The city of Trinidad is full of hospitality and charm. Definitely going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location for Relaxing Stay Near Trinidad
This property is situated with an outstanding view of woods and the Pacific Ocean. The grounds and rooms were immaculately maintained. The property is designed to open up to the natural setting of our Pacific North Coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful stay
My mom and I wanted a peaceful getaway weekend and that's exactly what we got. This property is AMAZING. Ocean views and beautiful trees everywhere. The trail down to the ocean is well worth the trek. Gracious host. Clean, all necessary amenities no TV (big plus) good wifi. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
This property is quite a Site especially at Sunset which we were able to enjoy both nights. Great location for a centralized place and stay. Overall very accommodating and good trip we lucked out with great Coast weather too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
The property is a gem. Everything was perfect. The view, the grounds and the room. Would 100% come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lillian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Beautiful
The property was just as I stated....simply beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison H., Omaha USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful retreat
This was an absolutely perfect place to stay. The walking trail down to the beach was gorgeous and the house is so close to the redwood forest and other attractions. It was very relaxing. It rained all night our second night and we just watched movies in the house on our laptop and ate pizza from a local place called Headies. It was exactly the relaxing vacation I was looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jessica b.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING location!
Beautiful property, breath taking views! Quaint town…friendly people. John was a great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy & Comfortable!
Enjoyed our stay! We came for the scenery, which in the redwoods did not disappoint. We didn't get quite the view in the photos due to the fog, but the host certainly cannot control the weather. We loved the hike down to the beach, though I was glad to have my trekking poles, as it was indeed muddy as described. Easy check-in, nice touches from the host as others have mentioned. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021