Sea Ranch 2BR ocean-view home with private hot tub at Shell Beach

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At Dune Drift, gray cushions line the window seats, and the sectional faces cypress, the meadow, and a strip of ocean.
A light gray sectional wraps the oval coffee table, with the wood kitchen, a steel fridge, and a ladder to the loft behind it.
Bubbles cover the hot tub on the deck, with a gas grill and a weathered table and chairs beside the gray siding.
Knobs sit on the electric cooktop above a stainless oven, and the window seats look out at cypress and dry grass.
Branch-pattern bedding covers this bed between two white nightstands, with globe lamps and a cloud painting on the wood wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shell Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sea Ranch, CA
  • Place, Seal Rookery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Shell Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Ranch Chapel
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Sea Ranch

Located in Sea Ranch, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Gualala Arts Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve and Seal Rookery. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Map
Sea Ranch, CA

What's nearby

  • Seal Rookery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tide Pool Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shell Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sea Ranch Chapel - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Walk On Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Ranch 2BR ocean-view home with private hot tub at Shell Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sea Ranch 2BR ocean-view home with private hot tub at Shell Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sea Ranch 2BR ocean-view home with private hot tub at Shell Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sea Ranch 2BR ocean-view home with private hot tub at Shell Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Ranch 2BR ocean-view home with private hot tub at Shell Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Ranch 2BR ocean-view home with private hot tub at Shell Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tide Pool Beach and Seal Rookery. Sea Ranch Chapel and Shell Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our family of 4. Kids loved being next door to the park. Mattresses not comfortable. Kitchen was great and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2026
Thank you, Sarah, for your wonderful feedback! I’m thrilled your family enjoyed the park and found the kitchen well stocked. I appreciate your input on the mattresses we're sorry to hear you found them uncomfortable . We hope to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay

Great Stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The feeling at Dune Drift is one of a beloved family holiday home, with the equipment and extra elements to match. Good cooking utensils , oyster shell shucker, yoga mats , good quality bath toiletries , beach towels etc that make it super easy to show up and get straight into holiday mode. Location was great for families as the property backs onto the children’s adventure playground and a colonnade of cypresses (endless kid friendly curiosity to run through the trees twisting & turning trunks/branches) that lead to Tide Pool beach. The communication with Casago was excellent and in a super fast response time. I have and will continue to recommend to other families in Nor Cal. Would stay again. Thank you Dune Drift.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2026
Ebru, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you felt at home and enjoyed the amenities and location. Your recommendations mean the world to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another family getaway!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Great, relaxing house in beautiful Sea Ranch
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dune Drift

House was perfect. Walking location to beaches, parks, short drive to Gualala and 1 of 3 pools. House is a perfect size for a family visiting Sea Ranch.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea Ranch Hideaway

The house was fantastic. 1 block from 1 eyed Jack park and a 3 minute walk to Shell beach and 2 minute drive to the Leeward pool. House was perfect with hot tub, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom’s and a loft with 2 beds. Easy to clean and a beautiful view looking out towards the ocean. Perfect for beach time, book time or nap time as needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful Dune Drift

While no Ocean view, the house was just steps to the bluff and convenient to both One Eyed Jack’s playground and to Walk on beach. Kitchen was well supplied and the large fireplace was a treat. Great views west to the sunset and a nice hot tub with views up to the stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice and comfortable. Instructions for operating the fireplace flu would be welcomed. The gas bbq ignition button was broken which made lighting the grill difficult and dangerous. The bed covers and throw blankets could use cleaning.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for noting that the house was comfortable. The BBQ ignitor has been replaced and is working properly, and housekeeping will wash the blankets and duvets before the next guest. We appreciate your comments about the fireplace instructions and will consider adding clearer guidance for future stays.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your feedback and for staying at Dune Drift. We're glad you found the house beautifully designed, comfortable, and well-equipped. We appreciate your comment about the mattresses and will look into replacing them to enhance guest comfort. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dune Drift

House was clean as a whistle. Well stocked with cleaning supplies as well as a complete spice cabinet. Living area very roomy. Great location. Bedrooms were fine. Loft roomy. Bathrooms fine. Hot tub perfect. Large garage area. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2024
Hi Carey. Thank you for your thoughtful review. Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing some items to our attention that may need some TLC. We have forwarded your feedback to the local staff so they can work to improve the house for future guests. Please know that our guest services team is available 24 hours a day to assist should any concerns arise during your visit. We hope you choose to stay with us again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2024
Nathan, thank you for being our guest and taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're glad you liked our home and that its location served you well. That said, we apologize for the issues that kept you from fully enjoying your stay. We're sorry for the cleanliness details that were missed and appreciate you reporting this so our team could address it during your visit. We shared your comments with the local manager who assured us that the lock is scheduled for repair and the screen door that was off the track was put back on. The loft lamps were inspected and are in good working order and we regret any issue you had when using them. We appreciate your feedback as an opportunity to improve and we hope you give us a chance to provide a better experience on your next getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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