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Modern Beach home w/ Ocean Views, Private Hot Tub, Firepit, Gas Grill, & more

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free Internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Modern Beach home w/ Ocean Views, Private Hot Tub, Firepit, Gas Grill, & more

Mermaid Cove

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Vacation in style at this sleek and spacious vacation rental and create everlasting memories of your trip to the West Coast! Featuring vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that are perfect for admiring the jaw-dropping, unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean without moving an inch from your house, a fresh and inviting tone, and all the amenities you could need to spend an unforgettable stay, Mermaid Cove is calling your name! Play a game of 9 ball on your private pool table or play some Ping-Pong. Take the kayaks to the river and head to the dunes or take a bike ride on the bikes proved down the Hammond Trail, which you can find just a few moments away from your vacation rental. Gather around the gas Fire Pit, roast some s'mores, and enjoy an engaging and entertaining conversation with your friends.

What's nearby:
This charming beach getaway is located in a quiet and desirable neighborhood of Mckinleyville, CA just minutes from shopping, hiking, dining, movies, and the airport, which makes it perfect for a family retreat or a friend's trip to the West Coast. The Redwood National Park is 33 miles north and is the perfect place to go if you enjoy scenic hikes; the Big Tree Wayside and Ah-Pah trails are the most popular ones here. Downtown McKinleyville is a short two mile-drive where you can find plenty of dining options if you don't feel like staying in and cook for everyone. Golfers! Pack your clubs and hit the links at Beau Pre Golf Club, McKinleyville's challenging 18-hole championship golf course.

Things to know:
Full kitchen
Free WiFi
Beach towels and two beach chairs are available for guest use

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

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

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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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

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
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
30979

About the area

Map
McKinleyville, CA

What's nearby

  • Beau Pre Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Clam Beach County Park - 5 min drive
  • McKinleyville Totem Pole - 5 min drive
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 9 min drive
  • Moonstone Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 20 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toni's #1 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Six Rivers Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smug's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Beach home w/ Ocean Views, Private Hot Tub, Firepit, Gas Grill, & more pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Beach home w/ Ocean Views, Private Hot Tub, Firepit, Gas Grill, & more?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Beach home w/ Ocean Views, Private Hot Tub, Firepit, Gas Grill, & more?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Beach home w/ Ocean Views, Private Hot Tub, Firepit, Gas Grill, & more located?

This family-friendly McKinleyville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Hiller Dog Park and McKinleyville Totem Pole. Beau Pre Golf Club and Mad River Beach County Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Modern Beach home w/ Ocean Views, Private Hot Tub, Firepit, Gas Grill, & more Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 189 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation home for a family
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mermaid Cove! It is located next door to a great walking/bike trail. Everything inside and outside was clean. The refrigerator water stream was reeeeealllly slow, but that was only a minor inconvenience. Be prepared to be fascinated by all the ways the owners have incorporated mermaids and mermaid colors in every aspect of the decor and details.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Larry R., Reno, Nevada, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great VRBO Rental
Just stayed for a week. House has a great location and is very comfortable. Highly recommend...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaids Paradise!
This house is a Mermaids Paradise! It was so fun and the views are stunning, both my daughters ages 12 & 26 loved this house! We spent Thanksgiving there visiting our oldest daughter who was attending Cal Poly Humboldt, 10/10 recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia L., Ithaca, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
Our family spent a week visiting the redwood and surrounding areas. The house was amazing and had everything we needed and more. The staff were very responsive and helpful and a pleasure to interact with. We highly recommend Mermaid Cove!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will come again!
We loved our stay at this property. Check-in/-out process was easy. House was clean and fully stocked with everything we needed. Our 16-year old loved playing pool with her dad. We all enjoyed the hot tub daily. Convenient that towels for the hot tub were provided. Plenty of space to spread out. Had a fox come and visit on the back porch one evening. Would definiltey like to stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect coastal retreat
Very well stocked. The turquoise and mermaid theme was so fun. House is beautiful and comfortable too. Especially the beds. Boys loved pool table and board games. Wish we had more time to enjoy the house more but we’re there to watch the Kinetic race. Neighborhood is beautiful and tucked away in central location on Mckinleyvile inbetween Trinidad and Arcata/Eureka. They didn’t let us check in early so had to wait until 4 so that was only bummer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Neil's S.

Beautiful home, great location!
Pros: Amazing location,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin G.

Decent house, terrible customer service
It’s a nice rental but the lack of communication from the host and the bad customer service took what would have been a lovely vacation and made it irritating. The host never replied in a timely manner to any messages I sent through the app and left me waiting for weeks. I finally had to call just to get the details of how to get into the property because they would not reply to my messages and did not send the details as promised. When I asked for a late check out they were not accommodating at all when in my experience in the past that has not been an issue. The new standard of having check out time at 10 am and not being flexible on that is really unacceptable when considering how much these rentals are. At 10:00 on the dot a maid knocked on the door and fussed at us to leave already, I’ve never had such a bad experience at a VRBO. Having the maid show up to harass us was the most upsetting part, so unprofessional. I would not book this property or this host ever again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan and Debbie S., Northern California

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
When you first walk in the door you are greeted with amazing views. The house is very well stocked with everything you might need and more. The location is amazing with the River, the Ocean and Trails right out your front door. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. There is so many things to do two days was not enough time, we definitely have to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a trip!
Mermaid Cove is the perfect place for a big group to stay together and enjoy the areas parks and towns. A group of friends met in McKinleyville to explore the parks, beaches and local shops/towns for 7 days. We couldn’t have asked for a better home base than Mermaid Cove. From the views to the house set up, we had everything to make this the perfect vacation together. With your own home banana slug mascot to the frogs singing at night and each morning to the waves breaking on the beach, we were in paradise. Redwoods National and State Park with its multitude of hiking paths, visitor centers, and beaches to explore close by, we had plenty to do in the area. You can’t go wrong with staying at Mermaid Cove.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and beautiful vacation
My husband and I absolutely enjoyed our stay here. The house had everything we needed and more. I would recommend this home and we will be coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Beach House
We loved this house. It was perfect for our annual friends book vacation. We loved how spacious it was and enjoyed sitting on the porch (or in the hot tub) watching the ocean as we relaxed. The house was super clean and had everything we needed. Plus the beds are so comfortable we contacted the property manager to find out what mattresses they had. Overall amazing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid Vacation
We really enjoyed the Mermaid house and all the amenities .House was very clean and well stocked for a relaxed vacation. View of sunrise and sunsets were spactacular !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with ocean views
We really enjoyed our stay at Mermaid Cove. The house was clean and well-stocked. The hot tub and fire table outside are awesome when combined with the amazing views! They also had cornhole outside, which we loved. It's important to note that the house doesn't have actual access to the beach. The views are great though!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
We really enjoyed our time here. The home truly had everything we needed and was so comfortable. We all slept great in the very comfortable beds too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid cove is a must stay place
EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! Love the kayaks and the beds were comfy too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid Magic
The home was absolutely wonderful! It was the most well appointed rental I've ever stayed in. There was only one thing I could think of that this house didn't have and that was a set of sheets for the pull-out couch.(Which I was told was very comfortable!) But we were able to improvise. The name Mermaid Cove certainly lived up to it's promise! More mermaids and mermaid themed items than I would have ever imagined in one place. It was so much fun looking at them all!! There was a sufficient amount of toys, puzzles and coloring materials for the little ones and everything was in good working order. The beds were comfortable the spa was clean, the neighborhood was quite and the view was to die for!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
This property was so amazing! My favorite place we have ever stayed! The house was so clean and well stocked! The sunsets were amazing! House is next to a bike/walking path. The kitchen had EVERYTHING! I loved picking the place setting for every meal. The dishes and glassware were beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charae L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place
Very easy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent vacation spot
Beautiful house overlooking the ocean, just as described. Spacious, well-stocked, clean, super comfortable. A good central location for many of the sights. We loved walking the coastal trail right by the house. We will be happy to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home
Mermaid Cove offered a great central location to enjoy Humbolt County. Beautiful quiet location. House was well stocked, clean and had a great layout for our family of 5. The backyard was the perfect place to relax after a long day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great sunsets! (but beware Vacasa)
Great place to watch the sunsets, but if you have a house issue that needs fixing, good luck with Vacasa customer service. There was a business card on the counter that had a local number to call for help, do that first if there's a problem. Also, Vacasa didn't send me the code to unlock the door until less than 24-hrs prior to our arrival, which was uncomfortable. I actually called them to get the code before their automated e-mail came through. Expect a long hold if you call Vacasa.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Beautiful house overlooking the beach! Very comfortable, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023