Sea Ranch 3BR Steve Brodie ocean-view home near Bluff Trail

Summary:

Steve Brodie, AIA, designed this family-friendly Sea Ranch home — named for the indigenous word for owl — with panoramic ocean, meadow, and sky views, a gourmet kitchen with a commercial Wolf range, and a woodstove on a quiet cul-de-sac near the Bluff Trail. Three bedrooms sleep 6.



The Space:

Named for the indigenous word for owl, Toto House carries Steve Brodie's Sea Ranch signatures — panoramic ocean and meadow views, a gourmet kitchen with a commercial Wolf range, a woodstove, and a backyard meadow visited by deer and foxes on a Bluff Trail cul-de-sac. Three bedrooms sleep 6.



This house sits on a quiet cul-de-sac adjacent to one of the famed hedgerows and near the scenic Bluff Trail, which offers views of the ocean and access points down to the sandy beach. Salal Creek Cove is about a five-minute walk away, Walk On Beach and Shell Beach are about 10 minutes away by bicycle, and Gualala Point Park is about 20 minutes on foot. A five-minute drive will bring you to groceries, art galleries, and restaurants in Gualala.



BLUFF TRAIL AND GUALALA

Salal Creek Cove is a five-minute walk; Walk On Beach and Shell Beach 10 minutes by bike; Gualala's groceries and galleries five minutes by car. The hedgerow-adjacent cul-de-sac puts Bluff Trail beach access and meadow wildlife — deer, foxes, owls — in daily rotation.



COOKING AND GATHERING

Steve Brodie's layout centers on a gourmet kitchen with commercial Wolf range and extra-large oven, a large dining area for group meals, a woodstove for cool coastal nights, and a private deck when the meadow goes quiet. Gualala Point Park is about 20 minutes on foot when the group wants a longer coastal walk after breakfast.



SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Three bedrooms sleep 6 — king primary plus queen, double, twin, and bunk options for family layouts.



PROPERTY AMENITIES

-- 3 bedrooms, 2 bath



COMMUNITY AMENITIES (at Sea Ranch recreation centers)

-- Heated pools and saunas (at Del Mar, Moonraker, and Ohlson rec centers)

-- Tennis and pickleball courts (at rec centers)

-- Miles of coastal bluff trails

-- Commercial Wolf range with extra-large oven

-- Full kitchen with dishwasher



Guest Access:

The entire home is yours to enjoy -- make yourself at home from the moment you arrive. Driveway parking is available at the property. Detailed check-in instructions, including the door code, will be provided prior to your arrival. As a guest, you also have access to Sea Ranch community amenities including the pools, tennis courts, fitness center, and miles of trails. A recreation pass will be provided.



The Neighborhood:

Shared pools and tennis courts at three rec centers provide more opportunities for fun, and golf is also available on-site at the Sea Ranch Golf Links. Gualala is a quick 10-minute drive north for groceries, dining, and fuel. For a scenic outing, Jenner and Bodega Bay are further down Highway 1.



Getting Around:

The drive from San Francisco is approximately 2.5 hours via Highway 101 to Highway 1. Fly into Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, about 1.5 hours east, and rent a car. The Highway 1 drive along the coast is spectacular and worth building into your travel day.



Other Things to Note:

Full kitchen (with dishwasher and commercial Wolf range with extra-large oven)



Sea Ranch has three recreation centers with heated pools, saunas, and tennis courts. Access passes are provided with your stay -- check availability upon arrival as these shared amenities can be popular during peak times.



Exterior lighting is minimal by design to preserve the stunning dark sky -- bring a flashlight for evening walks and enjoy some of the best stargazing on the California coast.



Keep your eyes on the horizon from December to April -- gray whales migrate just offshore, and this property has a front-row seat. Visit in spring and the meadows explode with wildflowers. April through June is peak bloom season along the Sonoma Coast. The warmest months are June through September. Expect coastal fog most mornings that gives way to sunny afternoons.



Cell service can be spotty along the coast. The home has WiFi for staying connected.