Location: Sea Ranch, North Coast, California, USA (110 miles North of San Francisco; on ocean side of Highway 1)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: House
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-mace 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.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : beds are made upon your arrival
- Garage : Attached, Opener provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace : Conventional free-standing Wood Burning stove; but house does have forced-air central heating
- Beds
- King Bed : California King (72x84 inches) with 3" memory foam therapeutic mattress cover
- Queen Bed : with 3" memory foam therapeutic cover
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Jacuzzi in bath of master bedroom #2
- Private Hot Tub : Built into Deck off master bedroom #1
- Cable/Satellite TV : DirecTV with San Francisco Bay Area Network Channels; large 31" flat-screen TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : limited, approx. 10 DVD titles
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Mostly Classical Music
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : All-electric Appliances (JennAir range with ceramic cooktop)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : side-by-side; outside ice/water dispenser
- Dishwasher : Super-quiet Bosch Model
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : From nearby Town of Gualala
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Two Decks, off living room and off master bedroom; comfortable deck furniture; sun-umbrella
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View : View is from a Knoll; stunning unobstructed ocean and coastal vistas from every room, about 1000 feet from shoreline, no public highway between house and ocean; no highway noise; located between Tallgrass and Leeward Road
- Water View : Coastal views north to south from a knoll location of the home
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : We offer reasonable free use of the phone, including international calling
- Cell Phone : Cell Phone Service in the area is exclusive by Verizon Wireless (bring your own Verizon cell phone) -- NO other provider will work
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : unsecured, no extra charge -- just bring your laptop
- Other Amenities
- comfortable furniture throughout house, pleasant lighting varieties, plentiful china and flatware, many condiments provided as courtesy
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : pet-free -- no Exceptions under any circumstance, please!
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : No Steps between Garage and Bedrooms, Five Steps up to Living Room/Kitchen/Dining Area
- Not Suitable for Children : Children permitted only with special written permission by the owner (we typically will not permit children between 10 months and 6 years of age but may make exceptions for older children).
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking not permitted inside premises, also not permitted on Sea Ranch Roads, Trails, or Commons
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Bluff-top Hiking Trails several miles up and down the breathtaking coast, whale watching from everywhere inside house or decks, golf course in walking distance
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates for Two People: $215 per night; add $15/night/person for 3rd and 4th person
$15/night surcharge for Nov 25-30 and Dec 22-Jan 2; 9% county tax on rents
linen and towels included (beds are made on arrival)
$90 mgmt/basic cleaning fee
3rd night off during midweek rentals Nov-March (holiday periods excluded)
or 4th night off for Nov-March rentals incl. weekends (holiday periods excluded)
or 7th night off (Thanksgiving and Christmas-New Year's periods excluded).
Payment world-wide via PayPal (major credit cards only)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1993
We discovered Sea Ranch shortly after we had immigrated to this country and immediately fell in love with its natural beauty. We came back every year for family vacations in rental homes and built our first home ("Casa Pacis") 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. Stretching as far as we could, we were able to purchase the home and subsequently remodeled it, adding a third bath and a piano mezzanine off the great room.
Property Photos
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- Bella Vista - Sea Ranch Rental House Chalet
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- Bella Vista, window seat in great room - Sea Ranch Rental House Chalet
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- Bella Vista, viewed from kitchen - Sea Ranch Rental House Chalet
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- On the bluff trail near "Bella Vista"
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- Bella Vista -- great room
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- Bella Vista -- great room
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- Bella Vista -- great room
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- Bella Vista -- front porch
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- Bella Vista -- master bedroom
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- Bella Vista -- piano loft
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- Bella Vista -- entry
Traveler Reviews (18)
Excellent retreat, quiet, and romantic
Guest: dcs
(san jose)
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:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Pictures do not do it justice
Guest: Curtis Jackson
(San Jose, CA)
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:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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+.
Girls weekend getaway
Guest: LOLYS
(Rocklin, California)
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:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Paul and Mary
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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 ... "
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Guest: Susanne and friends
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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 ..."
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Guest: Laurie and Michael
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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."
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Guest: Kim and John
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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."
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Guest: Leo and Lorraine
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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."
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Guest: Kathleen, Chris, Mary, Craig
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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."
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