Summary:
Step into this secluded Sea Ranch gem. Soak in the hot tub under a canopy of stars and redwoods. Curl up by the fireplace after a day exploring coastal trails. A cozy 1-bedroom retreat for two. Just a 6-minute walk to the heated community pool. Trails, tidepools, and two heated community pools -- all within reach. The property offers the kind of quiet that recharges.
The Space:
This dream-like location and layout make this a great place to take a break from it all with your favorite person. Offering a private hot tub for guests to relax after a long day exploring the area and a private grill on the patio, take an evening to BBQ and split a bottle of wine in the wonderfully landscaped garden. After the sun dips below the horizon, call it a night and snuggle up next to the fireplace with a cup of tea and a novel.
Walk less than 1000 feet to catch the Bluff Trail and see the Sea Ranch harbor seals sunbathing on the rocky shelves below. For dining and shopping, take a three-mile drive north on Hwy 1 to the friendly coastal town of Gualala. If golf is your game, Sea Ranch Golf Links is less than two miles away. The course’s blend of undulating seaside landscape with Scottish links-style architecture was a first on the West Coast. Bring your tennis racquets and swimsuits because you will be conveniently located within walking distance to Del Mar Center, equipped with shared tennis courts, a pool, and saunas.
KITCHEN & DINING
The cooking area, with a 2-burner hot plate, is available for preparing meals during your stay. With seating for your group, mealtimes become part of the experience.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Choose from 1 bedroom. Altogether, the home comfortably sleeps 2.
PROPERTY AMENITIES
-- 1 bedroom, 1 bath
-- Private hot tub
-- Gas fireplace
COMMUNITY AMENITIES (at Sea Ranch recreation centers)
-- Heated pools and saunas (at Del Mar, Moonraker, and Ohlson rec centers)
-- Tennis and pickleball courts (at rec centers)
-- Miles of coastal bluff trails
Guest Access:
You will have full access to the entire home and all its amenities during your stay. The private hot tub is available around the clock -- no reservation needed. Driveway parking is available at the property. Detailed check-in instructions, including the door code, will be provided prior to your arrival. As a guest, you also have access to Sea Ranch community amenities including the pools, tennis courts, fitness center, and miles of trails. A recreation pass will be provided.
The Neighborhood:
This Sea Ranch cottage is ideally located mere steps from Bluff Trail, where you can take a sunset stroll along the stunning Pacific coastline. The community features miles of bluff-top and coastal trails, tidepools, two heated community pools, a fitness center, tennis courts, and The Sea Ranch Lodge with its restaurant, lounge and café. Stock up in Gualala, just 10 minutes south, where you'll find grocery stores, restaurants, a hardware store, and gas. Bodega Bay is a beautiful drive for fresh seafood.
Getting Around:
The drive from San Francisco is approximately 2.5 hours via Highway 101 to Highway 1. Fly into Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, about 1.5 hours east, and rent a car. The Highway 1 drive along the coast is spectacular and worth building into your travel day.
Other Things to Note:
Kitchenette (no dishwasher)
One parking/pool pass for up to two guests
Access to community pools and saunas
Parking is on the left side of the driveway
* Good to know: the tenant lives in the main house
Sea Ranch has three recreation centers with heated pools, saunas, and tennis courts. Access passes are provided with your stay -- check availability upon arrival as these shared amenities can be popular during peak times.
Exterior lighting is minimal by design to preserve the stunning dark sky -- bring a flashlight for evening walks and enjoy some of the best stargazing on the California coast.
Visit in spring and the meadows explode with wildflowers. April through June is peak bloom season along the Sonoma Coast. The warmest months are June through September. Expect coastal fog most mornings that gives way to sunny afternoons.
Cell service can be spotty along the coast. The home has WiFi for staying connected. Driveway parking is available for one vehicle. You may drive to the home to unload, but the parking spot is limited to one car. Good to know: the homeowner lives on site in the main home. There is no full kitchen — the home has a cooking area with a 2-burner hot plate.
