Location: Gualala, North Coast, California, USA (115 miles from S. F. , 45 miles from town of Mendocino.) View Map
Accommodations: Townhome, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: Townhouse
Located on the beautiful Sonoma-Mendocino coast, SeaWatch provides comfort, relaxation and retreat. Enjoy it for family vacations, or a romantic get-a-way for two. A BOTTLE OF WINE is there to welcome you.
Sea Watch is a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse located in Gualala. It is furnished in a marine-nautical theme. This home sleeps 4 w/ room for 2 more people, children and some pets are welcome.
Enjoy hiking in Redwood forests, strolling rugged beaches, tide pooling, wine tasting, fishing, local events in art and music, great golf, bicycling, whale watching, kite flying, kayaking, abalone diving, tennis, swimming, and so much more.
The rental includes all linens. Most rooms and decks enjoy spectacular broad views of the ocean as it meets the sandy beach at Gualala Point Park. Open a window and listen to the surf!
The living room is very inviting, with a vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, and lots of seating. The dining area shares the same great setting. Sea Watch also offers a washer and dryer, and a single-car attached garage.
Stroll to the Cypress Village and explore what it has to offer:
A variety of gift shops and art galleries; Cafe LaLa (espresso drinks, etc.); Cypress Bar & Grill (full menu plus bar); a massage center; and Physical Gym which allows drop-in use for a small fee. Indulge yourself at famous gourmet restaurants such as Pangaea, and St. Orres or sunset dining at Top of the Cliff or Meza Grill. Also great barbecue and a game of pool at Bones Roadhouse. The charming towncenter of Gualala is also easy to walk to and has just about everything one could want...we are just waiting for you! The famous Gualala Art Center is nearby.
The master suite has a queen bed, its own TV with DirecTV hookup, and a lovely Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom, plus ocean views. The second bedroom has two twin beds and bathroom with a stall shower. Both rooms open onto a filtered ocean view balcony. Come and let the sound of the surf lull you to sleep!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Washer and dryer in townhouse for private use of guests.
- Dryer : In townhouse.
- Linens Provided : Additional linens for futon mattress for kids use.
- Garage : converted to game room with ping pong table & safe dart board.
- Off Street Parking : Right next to home entrance.
- Gas Fireplace : A very warm and romantic feature of the living room. Within view of dining room and kitchen.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : In the bright, sunny master bedroom w/ sounds of the surf & blue water views!
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Both in the 2nd bedroom w/ adjoining bathroom.
- Convertible Bed : 6" Double futon mattress plus single 4" single memory foam mattress are great for kids, although full sized.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Sensual, relaxing jacuzzi tub in master bath.
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : DirecTV hookup with over 200 channels plus XM stereo music channels. In living rm. & in master bedroom.
- DVD
- Video Library : 12-15 Adult & children's selections. Rentals within walking distance.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : approx. 20 XM music channels plus 20+ CD's
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Also, coffee maker & grinder, toaster, blender, electric tea kettle. A full cook's kitchen w/ microwave & convection ovens. Includes coffee beans & condiments for guests.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : coffee, tea, spices & condiments etc.
- Refrigerator : w/ freezer and ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave : Plus a convection oven
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : To-go barbecue, pizza, bakery and deli within walking distance.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : BBQ tools available. On ocean-view balcony deck.
- Deck/Patio : A sunny place w/Bistro tables/chairs & umbrella w/ view of ocean & Gas barbecue.
- Balcony : A shady place off both bedrooms w/ chairs.
- View/Location
- Beach View : Approx. a 1/2 mile of beach,rocky point and the ocean (white & blue water views)out to the horizon w/ sounds & view of the surf. Whales often spotted during migration.
- Ocean View : White water and blue water view. Binoculars & telescope available for wild life, surf and whale viewing.
- Water View : Whale viewing in-season. Binoculars and telescope.
- Communications
- Telephone : Also, some limited Verizon cell phone coverage.
- Free Long Distance : Calling card use included.
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- The attached garage has been converted into a game room for ping pong & darts.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Check with us about bringing your pet.
- Kid Friendly : Ping Pong table & safe dart game in garage plus puzzle and games in game cabinet.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 unless accompanied by parents.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Or on the decks!
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- > famed Gualala Art Center 5 min.away > Wine tasting in Anderson Valley & at the Annapolis Winery within 14 miles. > famous Point Arena Lighthouse 10 miles north. > Catch & release steelhead fishing in season.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates: From $160-$175/nt(2-nite min.). Holidays & peak season (May -Sept) higher.
Stay 7 nights and you receive 1 night free.
An additional fee for any allowed pets.
Check-in time is 3 pm; check out time is 11 AM.
We require a refundable security deposit, in addition to stated rates.
A cleaning charge of $60-75 is applicable for 2-7 nites.
11% Medocino County tax added.
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Stunning Ocean/Beach View in Charming North Coast Art Village
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Gualala
After "studying" the North Coast from Stimson Beach to Fort Bragg we found Gualala to be just the right combination of village atmosphere, artistic culture, good restaurants and most sunny days. We wanted an ocean (blue & white water)view and less than a 3 hour drive from the Bay Area. Our SeaWatch vacation home in Gualala has been the perfect match.
The Unique Benefits at this Townhome
We enjoy the opportunity to just "kick back" and refresh in the solitude and sounds of the surf.
> Meadow & ocean bluff hiking trails. > Small museum of local history & artifacts. > Wildlife viewing (deer, whales, sea birds). > Variety of picnic areas.
> Open daily. > Art galleries, Music & drama performances almost every week. > Wide range of art classes. > Social events.
Take dirt road right just before bridge coming from town. - put-in is a rocky beach below bridge (not open during high water) - Rentals available during warm weather (otherwise at Adventure Rents in t
Great casual and family restaurant w/ the fine ocean views in town -Kids, young & old, will love their motorcycle and vintage car decor and pool table. -Excellent barbecue dishes smoked on site -live
> Four Eyed Frog Books > Cafe Azul Pub & Restaurant > Physical Gym (drop-ins okay) > Art galleries & gift shops > Cafe LaLa (breakfast & lunch)
-Best coffee & bakery goods in town. -Free WiFi internet -Views of the ocean -In the Sea Cliff Center
>Fine gourmet dining >Featuring wild game entrees >Famous Russian colony design building w/ copper onion domes.
Ride past the Gualala Art Center, Gualala Redwoods Campground & Park, Ends at the Old Iron Bridge on the Gualala River.
Owner's Map of Gualala
Judy and I take our golden retriever with us to the coast and enjoy beach walks as well as hiking on the Gualala Bluff Trail. Living in Berkeley we enjoy the active life of a great metropolitan area like San Francisco provides. However, our time at SeaWatch in Gualala gives us time to re-energize and refresh in a quiet place close to nature. We both have had busy lives in educational administration and value the balance in our lives that time at SeaWatch provides for us.
Property Photos
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- View of Gualala Point from SeaWatch. - Sonoma Area, California Vacation Rental
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- Living room area of great room with comfy fireplace & LCD TV. - Sonoma Area, California Vacation Rental
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- Kitchen-dining room portion of great room. - Sonoma Area, California Vacation Rental
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- Master bedroom (queen bed) with deck outside.
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- 3-5 min. walk from SeaWatch to Gualala Bluff Trail, in morning light.
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- 2nd bdrm. w/ deck outside (has seperate bath).
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- Relax in the jacuzzi after a long beach walk or hike in the woods.
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- Enjoy SeaWatch's upper deck with an ocean view.
Traveler Reviews (25)
Birthday Vacation in Gualala
Guest: starvin
(Clearlake, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/22/09
Review Submitted: 11/03/09
I saw the place online and my wife and I hadn't been to Gualala since our first weekend away 7 years ago. The place was fantastic, and we felt that we could relax immediately. We played golf at Sea Ranch the first day, and spent the next day walking on the Beach and the next day was just an inside day, opening presents, watching music videos, dancing, and more than all the comforts of home. A completely wonderful weekend!!
Owner response:Thank you for the nice comments, Marvin. I'm glad you both liked SeaWatch as much asw we do.. Gary
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Grandmothers & grand daughters
Guest: nanakm, Atlanta, Georgia, (FlipKey review)
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Date of Stay: 09/18/11
Review Submitted: 10/09/11
"Short hike to the beach, easy to buy fresh fish and veggies right in town, lovely independent bookstore, and access to good hiking. Very well kept condo with well appointed kitchen; useful with grandkids." -
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Beautiful, Serene and absolutely Ideal
Guest: · By Michael from San Francisco, CA
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Date of Stay: 02/01/10
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
5 stars My girlfriend and I stayed here on a lovely February weekend. The weather and view were fantastic. The house was in pristine condition and beautifully decorated, exactly like the pictures. After spending much of the day on the road it was nice to sit down in front of the fireplace and enjoy a movie with the complementary bottle of wine. My girlfriend spent much of the weekend just soaking in the jacuzzi tub. Overall, one of the nicest places I've ever stayed.
Recommended for:
June 2011 vacation
Guest: Lori` S.
(Calif)
Date of Stay: 06/20/11
Review Submitted: 07/12/11
I was impressed by the view from the condo and the Sonoma/Mendocino coast is wild, rugged and not crowded. The perfect way to isolate yourself and get away from all the crowds The condo is attactively furnished, however, the mattress in the master bedroom is much softer than what we are used to. The owner also did not disclose to my husband and I that he brings his dogs and cats to the condo. This caused a severe allergic reaction in our daughter - wheezing, coughing, runny eyes and nose due to what must have been pet dander in the carpet. Therefore, travelers with allergies to cats and dogs may want to rent somewhere that does not allow pets. There is a computer for use but it's an old "E" machine and the connection is very slow. If travelers want to go online during a stay in Gualala - best to bring your own. Travelers should be sure to ask the owner of the condo for instructions on the micro and oven - they are not user friendly and we couldn't figure out how to use them. Be sure to bring PLENTY of DVD's to watch while at the condo, if your into watching TV, as the DISH TV connection loses it's signal every 30 minutes to 1 hour - must be because it's so terribly remote in Gualala. Travelers will want to bring groceries, unless eating out is what you prefer, as the groceries in Gualala are 2 to 3 times as high as they are in So. CA. Be sure to leave BEFORE 11am on the day you are to leave - the owner - the owner will prorate your deposit if you are even 5 minutes late pulling away from the condo. The property manager lives right next door (her condo connects to the rental). She keeps an eye on the condo and on the renters. She will be happy to assist you if there are any issues.
Owner response:This is the second attempt for a guest who first sent a vindictive/retaliatory review that was not accepted by HomeAway. I trust all of our potential future guests will read all of the many reviews listed on HomeAway. We want all of our guests to know that we are pet friendly, as stated plainly in our HomeAway listing as "Pets Considered"; we take our own beloved retriever there with us. Our rental agreement clearly states at the top: "No pets unless agreed to by owner". We do have internet available for your use, though at satellite speeds. Our fully equipped GE kitchen has instructions in our "Guest Handbook" next to the phone & computer. This guest, who brought her bird undeclared, was simply charged a reasonable pet fee of $40 plus a late departure fee of $3.65 for delaying our cleaning people in preparing for a same day arrival of our next guest. We also include our 2 phone numbers so guests can contact us with question &/or concerns; no such phone call was made by this guest. I called twice to check in early in the week with no answer. We think you will like our SeaWatch for it's remote, village & sea coastal atmosphere as much as so many before you. We look forward to hosting many more satisfied guests.
Recommended for:Age 55+.
Perfect Getaway!
Guest: Clay and Sally
(Walnut Creek, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/11/11
Review Submitted: 02/13/11
We have stayed in many places along the North Coast aka Banana Belt and this is THE BEST! It is very well appointed. Close to shopping and restaurants. Easy to find. Comes with instruction manuals - we have stayed some places and never could figure out the heating system. And, very easy to work with owners. The Sea Watch will now be our go to destination for our future visits to the coast.Thank you!
Owner response:Clay & Sally, We are so pleased you enjoyed SeaWatch as much as we do. We will welcome you back anytime. Gary & Judy
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
"We felt we could relax immediately"
Guest: Marvin
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Date of Stay: 10/23/09
Review Submitted: 02/11/10
"I saw the place online and my wife and I hadn't been to Gualala since our first weekend away 7 years ago. The place was fantastic, and we felt that we could relax immediately. We played golf at Sea Ranch the first day, and spent the next day walking on the Beach and the next day was just an inside day, opening presents, watching music videos, dancing, and more than all the comforts of home. A completely wonderful weekend!!" - starvin, Clearlake, CA, 11/03/2009 (HomeAway review)
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"...wellappointed, cozy and well maintained"
Guest: Richard J.
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Date of Stay: 11/05/09
Review Submitted: 02/11/10
"We really enjoyed our 2 night stay in this coastal rental. This townhome was extremely well appointed, comfortable, cozy, and well maintained. The use of the computer and the clear instructions and notes about everything made things easy. Thank you. We had a great time. Richard" - Richard J., Willits, CA,
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"I would recommend this location to friends"
Guest: Patricia S.
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Date of Stay: 12/18/09
Review Submitted: 02/11/10
"We enjoyed our visit to Gualala and found everyone we encountered to be friendly and helpful. The townhome was well appointed and very spacious. Even though the coast was rainy and cold, we thoroughly enjoyed curling up around the fireplace to read books, play board games, etc. The dining area has a great view of the ocean so that we could appreciate the coast without walking in the rain. I would recommend this location to friends." - Patricia S., Pleasant Hill, Ca, 12/22/2009
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5/5 points -- Awesome!!
Guest: LeeAnn
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Date of Stay: 08/31/08
Review Submitted: 02/11/10
Thanks for helping make our vacation such a wonderful one! We had a ball at your townhome! The ping pong table was definitely a hit with my 5 year old. Thank you so much for having such a clean, homey place for us to stay!! Recommended for: Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Tourists without a Car, Families with Young Children, Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Romantic Getaway guest name: Lea Ann guest city-state/province: Carrollton, Texas
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Guest: Lea Ann
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Date of Stay: 08/31/08
Review Submitted: 08/31/08
5/5 points Awesome!! Lea Ann from Texas Date Submitted: August 27, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008 Thanks for helping make our vacation such a wonderful one! We had a ball at your townhome! The ping pong table was definately a hit with my 5 year old. Thank you so much for having such a clean, homey place for us to stay!! Recommended for: Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Tourists without a Car, Families with Young Children, Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Romantic Getaway
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