Sea Ranch 3BR forest hot tub retreat — dogs welcome, meadow views

Summary:

Meadow views and coastal forest surround this hillside Sea Ranch home, with a private hot tub, natural beam ceilings, and built-in window seats that make the living room feel immediate. Three bedrooms sleep 6; dogs welcome (up to 2). Shell Beach tidepools are two minutes by car; Gualala's markets sit five miles north.



The Space:

Bobcats pass through the meadow below this hillside Sea Ranch home, where natural beam ceilings, built-in window seats, and a pair of recliners face the forest quiet — and a private hot tub waits on the deck after Shell Beach tidepooling or Ohlson Recreation Center swims two miles south.



You'll find this cozy, two-level home on the hillside east of California Highway 1, offering meadow views five miles south of downtown Gualala. Go tidepooling and watch the local harbor seals at Shell Beach one mile west, take walks on the sandy expanse of Walk On Beach less than two miles west, and spend sunny days enjoying the heated pool, saunas, and tennis courts at the Ohlson Recreation Center two miles south.



With natural beam ceilings, built-in window seats, and a pair of plush recliners, the living space will make you feel immediately at home.



Begin each morning with sticky buns from Twofish Baking seven miles south, and spend each afternoon preparing al fresco meals on the charcoal grill.



Whether you've come to Sea Ranch to relax, unwind, or reconnect with your family, you'll be able to do it all in this home!



SHELL BEACH AND TWOFISH

Shell Beach tidepools sit one mile west and Walk On Beach less than two miles out; Twofish Baking at the Stewarts Point Store is seven miles south for morning sticky buns. The charcoal grill handles al fresco dinners after Ohlson pool afternoons.



EVENINGS OUTSIDE

The charcoal grill and private hot tub anchor afternoons after Shell Beach — board games, Netflix, and a DVD library fill foggy evenings inside.



SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Three bedrooms sleep 6 across two levels.



PROPERTY AMENITIES

-- 3 bedrooms, 3 bath

-- Private hot tub

-- Dog friendly (up to 2)



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



Guest Access:

Step inside and settle in -- every room and amenity in this home is yours for your stay. The private hot tub is available around the clock -- no reservation needed. This home welcomes up to 2 dogs -- the yard and nearby trails are ready for your pup. 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, and miles of trails. A recreation pass will be provided.



The Neighborhood:

Welcome to The Sea Ranch -- ten miles of rugged Sonoma coastline where modern architecture and wild nature exist in harmony. Nearby highlights include The Sea Ranch Lodge restaurant, lounge and café (2-minute drive), Shell Beach tidepools (2-minute drive), Black Point headland trails (4-minute drive). Trails lead from your door to the bluffs, beaches, and through the forest. Heated pools, tennis courts, and The Sea Ranch Lodge round out the amenities. For provisions, Gualala (10 minutes north) has grocery stores, restaurants, and a gas station. Jenner and Bodega Bay are scenic drives south.



Getting Around:

Sea Ranch is located on the Sonoma Coast, approximately 2.5 hours north of San Francisco via Highway 101 to Highway 1. The closest airport is Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, about 1.5 hours east. A car is essential for exploring the area. The scenic drive along Highway 1 is part of the experience.



Other Things to Note:

Use the provided logs to build a morning fire in the wood stove, curl up by the window to glimpse bobcats passing through the meadow, or set up a board game as a Netflix favorite plays in the background (a DVD player, VCR, VHS library, and free WiFi are also provided). Take your dogs for walks on the private local trails (Good to know: there is a two-dog maximum at this home), stretch out with a good book on the deck, and spend evenings stargazing with your loved ones in the warmth of the private hot tub.



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.



Spring (April-June) brings a wildflower show across the coastal meadows -- lupine, poppies, and iris paint the landscape. Summer (June-September) brings the warmest days and longest light. Morning fog is common along the coast -- it usually burns off by midday.