Spectacular Ocean Views -- 'Bella Vista' at Sea Ranch -
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
The Sea Ranch is a world-renowned primary and secondary home community along a ten-mile stretch of California's most breathtaking, beautiful coastline. The Sea Ranch is particularly famous for its strict architectural requirements, following the motto 'building light on the land.' Bella Vista shares the ocean view lot line with Sea Ranch commons land, which provides for unobstructed ocean views and privacy. The Sea Ranch territory includes tens of miles of private roads, many hiking trails, three recreation centers that are open to renters, and an 18-hole golf course.
Located in an exceptional private, peaceful, quiet setting on a knoll west of California's famous coastal Highway One, the 'Bella Vista' chalet has breathtaking ocean views up and down the coast.
The home was built in 1989 and has approximately 1700 square feet of rented living area, including a mezzanine with a high-quality (German-made Grotrian Steinweg) upright piano. It features terra cotta tiles with Oriental rugs in the living areas and wall-to-wall carpets in the bedrooms. Vaulted ceilings in all rooms, large windows, comfortable furniture, a conventional wood fireplace, and decor will contribute to making your stay pleasant and memorable. The kitchen is well equipped with modern (and quiet!) appliances. Enjoy the view deck and private deck off the master bedroom with built-in hot tub (with ocean view), and the overall uniquely private setting.
Keywords: House
Property Type
- House
- 1700 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Not Suitable For Children
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4
- Loft + Den
- Bedroom 1
- 1 king
- private bath with tub/shower
- Bedroom 2
- 1 queen
- private bath with jacuzzi tub
Bathrooms
- 3.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- combination tub/shower, tub, toilet
- Bathroom 2
- toilet, combination tub/shower, jetted tub
- Bathroom 3
- toilet, shower
- centrally located in house, separate from bedrooms
Kitchen & Dining
- Stove
- Dishes & Utensils
- Pantry Items
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Cooking Utensils
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
Amenities
- Fireplace
- Towels Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Parking Off Street
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Ping Pong Table
- VCR
- CD Player
- DVD Player
Communications
- Internet
- Broadband Access
Pool & Spa
- Heated Pool
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
Theme
- Away From It All
- Luxury
- Romantic
Location & View
- Ocean View
- Water View
Activities
- Marina
- Groceries
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
- Basketball Court
- Deepsea Fishing
- Equestrian Events
- Freshwater Fishing
- Golf Privileges Optional
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Mountain Biking
- Kayaking
- Golf
- ATM/Bank
- Surfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shopping
- Churches
- Library
- Live Theater
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Winery Tours
- Restaurants
- Paddle Boating
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Whale Watching
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Antiquing
- Sight Seeing
- Boating
- Snorkeling/Diving
Other Activities
Reviews
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Excellent retreat, quiet, and romantic
Excellent retreat, quiet, and romantic
- Guest dcs
- Date of stay 10/14/11
- Review Submitted 10/23/11
My fiance and I visited Bella Vista for a weekend getaway to get much needed rest and relaxation. That is exactly what we got. It was peaceful, quiet, close to the trails, and great views of the coast.Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway.
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Pictures do not do it justice
Pictures do not do it justice
- Guest Curtis Jackson
- Date of stay 10/06/11
- Review Submitted 10/12/11
Stayed here for my 50th birthday weekend in early October 2011. We have rented other homes in Sea Ranch in the past, but this was by far our favorite. The entire back wall of the house is windows, providing sweeping views down a sloping meadow to the ocean; the pictures you can see online do not do justice to this panoramic view. We'd sit in the living room or at the table on the back deck and watch raptors wheeling in the sky with the sunlit ocean as a backdrop. We also saw many other birds, along with many deer. On a more practical front, this was the best-equipped rental house we've ever rented. Real pots, pans, crockery, etc. Nice laundry setup in the garage. The most comfortable leather recliners and ottomans in the living room; I wanted to spirit one home with me. Even the knives in the kitchen were more than serviceable, and knives in rental condo/house kitchens are NEVER better than cheap garbage. We didn't do much prep in the kitchen, but we did some, and even though I brought my chef's knife with me, I never even unwrapped it. There was no need. The hot tub off the master bedroom was cozy and screened enough by foliage to afford privacy, yet open to the air. And it was even able to get the water hot enough for my tastes. The location is also prime. It was whisper-quiet, yet only 5 minutes to Gualala and the Surf Supermarket, a decent pizzeria, etc. Even closer is Sea Ranch golf course, which I hadn't played in years. What a great wild wooly track! Definitely a golfer's golf course. Klaus, the owner, was easy to work with, and provided extensive directions, instructions, etc. I recommend reading his excellent FAQ about the house before your visit. We would recommend Bella Vista to anyone. We're already plotting a return with some old friends with whom we sometimes vacation, because we know they'd love it also.Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Beautiful View
Beautiful View
- Guest Marilyn M.
- Date of stay 06/27/11
- Review Submitted 07/14/11
My brother (from CA) and I (from MO) have been renting vacation property near California's coast for our annual "family reunion" since 2008. "Bella Vista" was our very favorite by far! Most of our days were sunny, and the panoramic view of the ocean was spectacular. The interior of the house is beautiful and functional, and the owners were very cooperative. We highly recommend it, and we are looking forward to spending more of our "reunions" at "Bella Vista."Recommended for: Age 55+.
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Girls weekend getaway
Girls weekend getaway
- Guest LOLYS
- Date of stay 07/08/11
- Review Submitted 07/12/11
Every once in a while you just need a girls weekend. This was the perfect place to have it! We sat on the deck and watched the ocean as we had morning coffee. Spent the afternoon sitting at the kitchen table beading. The evenings were wonderful watching romance comedies and drinking wine. The kichen was well equipped with a view out to the ocean. After arriving Fri evening and unpacking, it was time to start dinner. everything was easy to find in the kitchen. We never left the house - watched the fog roll in and out, watched the stars come out and talked and talked and talked! Thank you so much for the use of your fabulous home. It was very welcoming and comfortable. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to beat the heat or as a respite from a hectic daily life.Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Guest comment entered by owner
- Guest Paul and Mary
- Date of stay 12/28/08
- Review Submitted 02/23/11
Guests Paul and Mary rented Bella Vista in December 2008 and left the following entry in the guest book: "There are so few places in our world that enfold our hearts and our souls -- in northern California, we have had the incredible good fortune to live in one of them, the Sea Ranch. This is our first stay at Bella Vista. The view and setting of your lovely home is wonderful, but we especially loved reading this book (comment: referring to our guest book) of Bella Vista and feel very fortunate to have had this time in a place that has shared so many special moments in the lives of so many. Thank you, Paul and Mary ... "Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Susanne and friends
- Date of stay 07/11/08
- Review Submitted 02/23/11
Guests Suzanne and Friends rented Bella Vista in July 2008 and left the following entry in the guest book: "What a wonderful "girls weekend"! Thank you ever so much for opening your beautiful home to us. "Your casa felt like our casa." What a fantastic view, both in the light of day and in the evening. We even got to see several deer grazing, from the deck. We have decided this is a place we will definitely want to return to ..."Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Laurie and Michael
- Date of stay 09/02/08
- Review Submitted 02/23/11
Guests Laurie and Michael rented Bella Vista in September 2008 and left the following entry in the guest book: "We are so happy to have found Bella Vista! We spent four whole days here mostly doing nothing -- very relaxing. We enjoyed the views, went for walks, read, cooked ... Thanks for your well-equipped kitchen, especially for sharp knives."Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Kim and John
- Date of stay 07/20/09
- Review Submitted 02/23/11
Guests Kim and John rented Bella Vista in July, 2009, and left the following entry in the guest book: "Four very happy guests! We bicycled, put our inflatable boat out into the Gualala River; swam; roamed the beach a.m. and p.m. (a zillion anenomes) and thoroughly enjoyed every minute spent here."Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Leo and Lorraine
- Date of stay 02/05/10
- Review Submitted 02/16/11
Guests Leo and Lorraine rented Bella Vista in February, 2010, and left the following entry in the guest book: "We have stayed at many properties at "The Sea Ranch." We totally enjoyed the many amenities we found here; great location, views, great kitchen, comfortable beds, well maintained furniture, Thank you. We will return."Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Kathleen, Chris, Mary, Craig
- Date of stay 07/17/10
- Review Submitted 02/16/11
Guests Kathleen, Chris, Mary, and Craig rented Bella Vista in July, 2010, and wrote the following entry in the guest book: "What a great time we had staying here. The house was so comfortable we didn't want to leave it. People who stay here have everything they need. Loved the views, long walks, warm sun and many wildlife that crossed our path, and of course had great dinners at your table."Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$220 | |||||
Additional information about rental rates
$300 refundable security deposit due at time of reservation, payable with cc via PayPal;
balance due 30 days prior to rental date, payable via PayPal or personal check;
Additional Fees and Taxes:
9% mandatory county transit occupancy tx
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1993
About the owner: We came to Sea Ranch every year for family vacations in rental homes and built our first home ('Casa Pacis'' -- see separate VRBO listing) at near-by 'Walk-on Beach' in 1984. In 1993 we found the home which became 'Bella Vista' for sale, on a knoll in a superb view location that we had admired for years on our walks on Sea Ranch trails. We remodeled it, adding a third bath and a piano mezzanine off the great room.
Why the Owner Chose Sea Ranch:
The property is located on one of Sea Ranch's most desirable view lots. It combines architecturally pleasing features, such as use of 45-degree angles, open ceilings, cedar T&G interior siding, terra cotta tiles, and many other unique attributes, with maximized ocean and coastal meadow views from all rooms.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
'Bella Vista' is located on a knoll and combines the view characteristics of desirable hillside lots with the best of meadow locations. It is on the ocean side of the highway, just a short stroll away from the bluff trail -- yet far enough to eliminate sound disturbance from the crashing ocean waves. Bella Vista has two diagonally apart master bedroom suites, a desirable wood burning stove, comfortable furniture, a piano, and more ...
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Photos
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Bella Vista
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Bella Vista (from Leeward Road)
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Bella Vista -- front porch
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Bella Vista -- entry yard
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Bella Vista -- mezzanine
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Bella Vista -- exit to wind-sheltered view deck
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Bella Vista -- MBR with private hot tub built into deck
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Bella Vista -- wood burning fireplace in Great Room
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On the bluff trail near "Bella Vista"
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Bella Vista -- LR from mezzanine
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Bella Vista -- looking south from front porch
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near Bella Vista
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Bella Vista -- dining room
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Bella Vista -- Great Room
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Bella Vista
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Bella Vista -- Gotrian Steinweg piano and T-size cove seat
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Bella Vista -- Great Room
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Bella Vista -- window seat in Great Room
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Bella Vista -- Great Room
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Bella Vista -- 2nd MBA with jacuzzi tub
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Bella Vista
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Bella Vista -- BR #2
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"Walk-on-Beach" near Bella Vista
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near Bella Vista
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