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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61162 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sea Ranch, CA
    Tide Pool Beach
    4 min walk
    Seal Rookery
    5 min walk
    Shell Beach
    9 min walk

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Loft

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Ocean view home with hot tub, pools, tennis & prime location at Shell Beach

Dune Drift

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Tucked at the edge of a cypress grove with a view of the ocean across the meadow, this inviting home is classic Sea Ranch in every sense. From the cozy interior to the banks of windows, the decks on two sides to the private hot tub, this is a place for relaxing into the wild beauty of the Northern California Coast.

This two-story home boasts an ideal location near the heart of Sea Ranch, right around the corner from the Shell Beach access trail. You'll be next door to One Eyed Jack's picnic area and playground and only a matter of steps from the oceanfront Bluff Trail. When you're not tidepooling or watching the harbor seals play, you'll be within two miles of two of the Sea Ranch rec centers (Del Mar and Ohlson), each with its own heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, and saunas.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by lofty ceilings and a wall of windows that fill the house with sunlight and beautiful views. The great room is adorned with natural wood from top to bottom, providing warmth and atmosphere whether you're reading in the window seat or playing board games around the dining room table. Enjoy an open kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a living area where you can stream movies in the warmth of a wood-burning fireplace.

Take morning hikes on the Bluff Trail, stop by Shell Beach at low tide, and return home in time for a barbecue lunch on the sheltered deck. In the evenings, take in spectacular sunsets from the living room before heading outside to stargaze in the hot tub. In addition to the two bedrooms downstairs, there's a sleeping loft on the second floor that doubles as the perfect home office. Complimentary WiFi, a washer/dryer, and central air conditioning are provided as well.

Things to Know
Streaming services are available with guests' own account credentials.
The sleeping loft is accessed by a ladder staircase.
Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 4756

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Sea Ranch

Located in Sea Ranch, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Sea Ranch Golf Links and Gualala Bluff Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve and Tide Pool Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Sea Ranch, CA

What's nearby

  • Shell Beach - 9 min walk
  • Sea Ranch Chapel - 11 min walk
  • Walk On Beach - 17 min walk
  • Sea Ranch Golf Links - 6 min drive
  • Gualala River - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Black Door Mexican Cuisine - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trinks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Dining Room - ‬8 min drive

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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4/10 Poor

Carey D.

Needs a top to bottom cleaning
After spending 10 years visiting The Sea Ranch and trying out different rentals, here’s what I found with this property: Pros: The beach is easily accessible, the location feels private, the home retains its original Sea Ranch charm, and the bathrooms have been nicely upgraded. Cons: Unfortunately, the property could use some major TLC. We noticed dirt, crumbs, hair, stained furniture, and cobwebs throughout the house. The windows were dirty, with some broken and foggy, and the sliding glass door only secures with a kitchen utensil (as indicated by a post-it note). The screen door was warped and kept falling off. The bedrooms are on the smaller side with limited space for luggage, and the upper loft isn’t the most user-friendly. This rental might work well for a family with dogs who don’t mind dirt & rustic charm, but personally, I wouldn’t stay here again. On top of that, I reached out to Vacasa, and while they promised to contact the local team, I never heard back from them, even after following up with photos.

6/10 Okay

Nathan A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Has potential
House and location are good. Initial inspection of property was clean in kitchens and bath which have been recently remodeled, but with very low flow shower heads. Quickly realized they had not cleaned or vacuumed upstairs loft in quite a long time, which is only accessible by an 8’ ladder that is honestly dangerous. Very dusty and LOTS of cobwebs and dead bugs. Cushions by windows haven’t been cleaned in awhile and contained gross brownish- red stain which was kind of gross. Discovered a black widow under the pillow. Property management company did send someone to clean loft and spa which had floating chunky white substance in it after jets settled. They cleaned spa which was better but loft had a quick once over where the vacuumed around items without moving anything and dead bugs remained. Cobwebs everywhere and walls need a serious wipe down. Still a decent property with potential, but disappointed in basic cleanliness. Broken items: back door lock, screen door (was on ground when we arrived), loft lamps and fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Great Stay
Great Stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Great place
Great, relaxing house in beautiful Sea Ranch
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Perfect house
Three of us stayed in Dune Drift for the weekend. The house is beautifully designed, really comfortable, and the kitchen is well-equipped. The mattresses are old and hard, need to be replaced. Other than that, the house was wonderful. We'll return.
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10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Sea Ranch gem
This is our third time staying in Dune Drift. We love this home and location and will eagerly stay again! The new owners have done a wonderful job updating the house, with new bathrooms, kitchen and outdoor deck plus laundry in the garage, yet keeping the wonderful classic Sea Ranch style. You’re close to all the trails, plus the seals, chapel and one eyed jack playground. You can sit at the best window seats in town and watch foxes, deer and the sunset all out your window. We’ve stayed at dozen of Sea Ranch homes over the years and highly recommend Dune Drift!
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10/10 Excellent

Carla A.

Dune Drift
The house was very clean, kitchen was well stocked, comfortable beds and furniture, house was beautifully decorated. All in all....a great house.

About the host

Hosted by Vacasa of California

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