# Garden Pond Retreat Hot tub & Fire Pit https://www.wander.com/property/garden-pond-retreathot-tub-fire-pit-726191374868677996 > Luxury vacation rental in McKinleyville, California ## Property Overview - **Sleeps**: 6 guests - **Bedrooms**: 3 - **Bathrooms**: 2.5 - **Square Footage**: 2,500 sq ft ## Pricing & Availability - **Next Available**: November 20, 2026 - **Available Days**: 5 days in the next 90 days ## Location - **Address**: McKinleyville, California, United States - **Coordinates**: 40.960062, -124.118803 - **Timezone**: America/Los_Angeles - **Local Area**: Beautiful destination with local attractions ## Amenities - Ocean view - Hot tub - Fire pit - Bbq area - Patio - Wifi - Bathtub - Shower - Toilet - Tv - Dryer - Hair dryer - Heating - Bed linens - Bath linens - Washer - Coffee maker - Dishes - Dishwasher - Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Fridge - Stove - Toaster - Dining table - Garden - Board games ## Dining Recommendations - **McIntosh Farm Country Store**: A cozy Arcata country store serving hearty, home-style American breakfasts, sandwiches, fresh coffee, and standout homemade brioche donuts. Expect generous portions, local ingredients, friendly service, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. - **Papa Wheelies**: Papa Wheelies is a cozy, eclectic pub serving locally sourced burgers, crispy double-fried fries, sandwiches, and creative vegetarian options. Enjoy craft beer, local wine, live music, and a welcoming community vibe indoors or on the patio. - **Moonstone Grill**: Moonstone Grill pairs fresh California seafood, grilled specialties, and steaks with a relaxed, inviting atmosphere and sweeping Moonstone Beach ocean views—especially memorable at sunset. ## Activities & Attractions - **McKinleyville Totem Pole**: Marvel at McKinleyville’s towering redwood totem pole, a quirky roadside landmark and memorable photo stop. It’s perfect for families, road-trippers, and anyone who enjoys unusual local history and oversized attractions. - **Hammond Coastal Trail**: Explore breathtaking coastal views, peaceful woodlands, and Mad River scenery along this scenic 5.5-mile multi-use trail. Perfect for hikers, cyclists, birdwatchers, and families, it ends with a refreshing walk on the sands of Clam Beach. - **Pierson Park**: Pierson Park is a lively Hudson River waterfront spot with scenic walks, playgrounds, splash fountains, sports courts, and picnic areas. It’s perfect for families, outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone seeking beautiful river and bridge views. - **Clam Beach County Park**: Enjoy Clam Beach County Park’s expansive shoreline, where beachcombing, wildlife watching, horseback riding, and coastal walks meet sweeping Pacific views. It’s a wonderful escape for families, nature lovers, and anyone craving a relaxed day by the sea. - **Luffenholtz Beach**: Discover Luffenholtz Beach’s dramatic rocky cove, tidepools, and sweeping Pacific views. It’s perfect for photographers, beachcombers, wildlife watchers, and anyone seeking a scenic coastal escape. - **Mad River Beach County Park**: Explore expansive sandy shores, scenic dunes, and the peaceful Mad River at this uncrowded coastal escape. Perfect for beachcombers, paddlers, anglers, families, and anyone seeking wildlife, fresh air, and a relaxing day outdoors. - **Moonstone Beach County Park**: Discover wide sandy shores where Little River meets the Pacific, with tide pools, dramatic rocks, beachcombing, and surfing. Moonstone Beach County Park is perfect for families, outdoor adventurers, photographers, and anyone seeking a scenic coastal escape. ## Local Services - **Redwood Market**: Redwood Market is a convenient neighborhood stop for freshly made burritos, sandwiches, coffee, doughnuts, cold drinks, snacks, and healthier Smart Choice options—all served with a friendly local touch. - **Dollar General**: Dollar General offers convenient grocery essentials, snacks, frozen foods, beverages, and fresh produce at budget-friendly prices. Look for its Clover Valley private-label favorites alongside familiar national brands. - **Carmen plant therapy**: Carmen Plant Therapy offers thoughtfully selected plant-based wellness products, from essential oils and herbal remedies to natural skincare and self-care essentials—perfect for discovering simple, soothing ways to support everyday well-being. - **Roger's Market**: Roger’s Market is a convenient local stop for fresh pizza, sandwiches, fried chicken, breakfast favorites, groceries, and even emergency hardware supplies. - **Mckinleyville Mini Mart 160**: Mckinleyville Mini Mart 160 is a convenient neighborhood stop for everyday groceries, snacks, cold drinks, and quick grab-and-go essentials. - **CVS**: CVS offers convenient grocery essentials alongside pharmacy services, including snacks, pantry staples, specialty seasonings, organic sweeteners, and ready-to-eat meals for quick, easy shopping. - **Grocery Outlet**: Grocery Outlet offers a treasure-hunt shopping experience with deep discounts on name-brand groceries, plus rotating finds in its natural, organic, specialty, and healthy selection. Expect new surprises, seasonal products, and great-value wines with every visit. - **Eureka Natural Foods - Mckinleyville**: Eureka Natural Foods in McKinleyville offers organic and locally sourced groceries, bulk foods, fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, and a chef-inspired kitchen featuring sustainably sourced ingredients. - **Safeway**: Safeway offers fresh produce, gourmet cheeses, specialty deli foods, bakery favorites, and convenient ready-made meals, along with an array of organic, plant-based, gluten-free, and locally sourced options. - **Safeway Liquor**: Safeway Liquor offers a broad selection of local beers, California wines, bourbon, tequila, vodka, and convenient ready-to-drink cocktails, including hard seltzers and canned margaritas. ## Additional Information - **Shipping to**:

Shipping Items to the House
Can I ship some gear to the house before my stay? Absolutely! However, please note that deliveries are at your own discretion; Wander will not be held liable for lost, stolen, or tampered items or packages.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that delivery will fall during your stay dates in order to prevent disturbing the guests at the house before and after your trip. Should your package arrive on a day that doesn’t fall during your trip, a $50 fee will be charged for our runner's fee.


Need Something at the Home?
If there is anything you want in your Wander Home that you can’t find, simply let Concierge know so they can help out (no need to buy anything). You may contact them through the app or by texting +1-737-377-3205.

- **Occupancy notice**:

This home follows a strict maximum occupancy rule. Please make sure that the total number of guests accompanying you (including both children and adults) doesn't exceed the indicated maximum occupancy above to avoid cancellation of your stay and additional fees.

- **No smoking**:

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

## Guest Services - **24/7 Concierge**: Available through the Wander app - **Housekeeping**: Professional cleaning service - **Maintenance**: On-call support for any issues - **Local Recommendations**: Dining, activities, and experiences ## Property Details - **Property ID**: 726191374868677996 - **Hero Image**: https://assets.wander.com/726191960926194118/fullres.webp --- *Last modified: 2026-10-30*