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Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails

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A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view of a grassy field through large windows.
A wooden gate with a sign reading 'TIN ROOF 294' leading to a building with a modern design.
A room with a wooden table, a clock, a painting, a sofa, and a kitchen area.
Interior
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with a colorful quilt, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the ocean, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 6 guests and features 2 bathrooms. It welcomes pets and offers nearby swimming activities. Explore Shell Beach and Tide Pool Beach for additional attractions.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Shell Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sea Ranch, CA
  • Place, Shell Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tide Pool Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Ranch Chapel
    ‪2 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails

Welcome to Tin Roof, an iconic Sea Ranch architectural retreat designed by Obie Bowman, where indoor and outdoor living blend seamlessly around a private landscaped courtyard and sweeping Pacific Ocean views. Featuring a main house and separate guest house, this unique coastal compound offers the perfect combination of space, privacy, and architectural elegance for families or small groups.

Spend your days enjoying the expansive ocean views, gathering in the beautifully landscaped courtyard, or exploring the scenic beaches and trails of Sea Ranch. With an open-concept main house, gourmet kitchen designed for multiple cooks, cozy gas fireplace, private guest house, and thoughtful amenities throughout, Tin Roof is a one-of-a-kind coastal escape designed to highlight the ocean, light, and surrounding landscape.

Highlights:
3 bedrooms • Multiple bathrooms • Sleeps 6
Iconic Sea Ranch architectural retreat by Obie Bowman, AIA
Sweeping Pacific Ocean views
Main house + separate private guest house
Open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas
Gourmet kitchen designed for multiple cooks
Gas fireplace
Private landscaped courtyard
Outdoor patio seating
Gas BBQ
Primary suite with soaking tub with jets
Separate step-down shower
Guest house with private sleeping areas
Backup generator
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
Driveway parking for up to 3 vehicles
Dog-friendly — 1 dog allowed
Children over 12 welcome

PLEASE NOTE: After your booking is confirmed, all guests are required to complete and sign the rental agreement before arrival. Additional information and instructions will be provided after booking.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Main House:
Primary Suite: King bed, elevated upstairs via long shallow staircase, soaking tub with jets, separate step-down shower
Guest House:
Bedroom 2: King bed, private half bath
Bedroom 3: Queen bed, private half bath
Shared shower located in the hallway

Bathrooms:
Primary Suite: Soaking tub with jets + separate step-down shower
Main House: Half bath conveniently located off the kitchen
Guest House Bedroom 2: Private half bath
Guest House Bedroom 3: Private half bath
Guest House: Shared shower located in hallway

Note: A $75 pet fee applies per pet for guests bringing a dog.

Exclusive Access to Sea Ranch Recreation Amenities
As our guest, you'll enjoy access to three private recreation centers featuring heated pools, saunas, tennis courts, pickleball, and more.

Del Mar Recreation Center
Location: 40600 Leeward Rd. (West side of Highway 1, Mile Marker 56.88)
Large outdoor heated pool
Saunas
Tennis courts
Pickleball courts
Beautiful coastal setting

Ohlson Recreation Center
Location: 37600 Highway 1 (West side of Highway 1, Mile Marker 53.76)
Large outdoor heated pool
Saunas
Tennis courts
Half-court basketball
Volleyball court

Moonraker Recreation Center
Location: 35336 Moonraker Rd. (West side of Highway 1, Mile Marker 51.06)
Heated outdoor pool
Saunas
Dedicated pickleball courts
Regular drop-in pickleball sessions for all skill levels

Recreation Passes:
Per The Sea Ranch Association rules, we provide 2 recreation passes per rental. Each pass can accommodate up to 6 people when fully completed. If you need additional passes beyond the 2 provided, day passes are available for $5 per person, per day at the pool kiosk or the Sea Ranch Association office.

Sea Ranch and Sonoma County Guidelines
Drones are strictly prohibited in The Sea Ranch.
Quiet hours must be observed between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM every day.
No outdoor amplified sound is allowed at any time, day or night.
Dogs must be leashed and cannot be left unattended.
Maximum of 3 vehicles are permitted at the home and must be parked in the driveway. No RVs are permitted.
Maximum occupancy is 6 guests for this home.

​​​​​​​PLEASE NOTE: After your booking is confirmed, all guests are required to complete and sign the rental agreement before arrival. Additional information and instructions will be provided after booking.

Sonoma County Permits
TOT #3908N
Rental License #LIC24-1093

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off heaters, stove burners and oven DO NOT START SELF CLEANING OVEN
Lower window blinds/shades If applicable, close skylight windows
Turn off TV and all other audio equipment
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3365953vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Sea Ranch

Located in Sea Ranch, this holiday home is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve and Shell Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Sea Ranch Golf Links. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching and wildlife walks.
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Map
Sea Ranch, CA

What's nearby

  • Shell Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tide Pool Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Seal Rookery - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sea Ranch Chapel - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Stengel Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trinks Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Black Door Mexican Cuisine - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails?

As of 22 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails on 29 November 2026 start from NZ$4,651, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shell Beach, Sea Ranch Chapel and Tide Pool Beach. Seal Rookery and Stengel Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stay at Tin Roof House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Gorgeous property, excellent amenities. House and guest quarters have more levels (and stairs) than expected, but generally just wonderful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in
Stunning view!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and view were amazing, loved the floor to ceiling windows and the outside space in the courtyard, beautiful flowers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Thanks so much Jason!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and place. Neat to have two buildings for larger groups. Large kitchen and shared area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026
Thanks for staying with us James!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only criticism I have is that the furniture was well used and very soft. The rest was wonderful.. the bed I slept in was really firm. Couldn’t figure out the oven though. Beautiful ocean views. Numerous light wildlife to watch through huge picture glass windows.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thank you for your review. We apologize you had challenges using the oven at Tin Roof. If any issues such a this arise in future stays please reach out to us, as we are happy to send someone out to troubleshoot. Thank You, Beach Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and layout. So close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tin Roof awesomeness

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our experience at the Tin Roof was unparalleled. The unique layout of the house with open space concepts, the warm sunny courtyard, and the proximity to the ocean made it an unforgettable experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tin Roof is Wonderful!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: See below.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Sea Ranch weekend

Tin Roof is a perfect stay showing both the style and ascetic of a Sea Ranch home. Great design and style. Well appointed kitchen thats ready for cooks. Loved the spaces indoors and out. Will definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tin Roof magic

What an incredible place in such and incredible setting. Unique, serene, and beautiful. Quail families that visited us every morning made our day!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great experience at this unique and special home. We highly recommend it - some highlights include: the view!, the well-stocked kitchen, the cool architecture!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break Get-a-way

Great house! Very comfortable and clean. The kitchen was well stocked. Nice and quiet, as it is located off the highway. Beautiful ocean and meadow views from every room and window. Loved the architecture of the house as well. We have already booked our next visit to “Tin Roof”.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay at a beautiful property

We loved our recent stay with friends, family and our pups. The architecture and location of the house are amazing, close to oceanfront trails and unimpeded views of the ocean. We loved to gaze at the ocean and view wildlife from the living room. But what was best was the incredible vibe that we felt. The house was so welcoming. We could tell that the owners love this house and love having visitors enjoy it. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely and clean. The garden was perfect for our little dog. He loved running around sniffing every plant. I wish I’d had about a week or more to relax there myself. We didn't use the guest house but we looked at it and it’s very sweet! I love the gas fireplace so much. Excellent chef’s kitchen. Bed was very comfortable! The only thing missing is a stereo system, soundbar or something similar for music. Wide view of water across a short meadow.
Guido in front of the bedroom window.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2025
Hello Natalie, We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at the Tin Roof home. This is a wonderful property and yes it has an excellent chef's kitchen. Thank you for letting us know there was no way to get music. The homeowner has ordered Blue Tooth Speakers to leave in the house so renters can use their own music to play through these speakers. Beach Rentals Management
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location and unusual architecture

We loved the house and the location. The Sea Ranch is a wonderful area to stay, and the community is used to short term visitors so everyone is very friendly, as long as you play by the rules and are respectful of others. For those who want a place to be loud and have their dogs and kids run free, I’d recommend another community.The facilities at the lodge are so nice, and the restaurant is fantastic. One thing I’d do differently next time is that I’d plane for more time on the property. There are so many things to do, you could spend a week there and never get bored.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sea Ranch

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our family time at the Tin Roof. The expansive ocean views were unexpected and appreciated. .The house is designed perfectly to bring the outdoors in. The courtyard was full of lovely plants and perfect for our little dogs. It was clean and we had everything we needed. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happily Returned to Tin Roof

The is was a three week retreat at Sea Ranch and second time at Tin Roof. We love the location with views of the ocean and wildlife (deer, fox, and birds)that roam the bluff. The house is spacious and comfortable with a large, well stocked kitchen. We love to cook and had most of our meals at home. The appliances take a bit of getting used to and could, at some point, be replaced. Our niece stopped by for a couple of days and loved the separate quest quarters. The bed was a bit hard and creaky? The courtyard was beautiful and private. Tin Roof has everything needed and more to enjoy a wonderful Sea Ranch vacation. We have already booked our next trip to Tin Roof.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A Beautiful House but . .

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: An amazing and well-stocked kitchen, but the oven was inexplicable, the stove was cumbersome to light and keep on low and the coffee pot was crusted with years of use. The master bedroom open to the kitchen is not for everyone. The guest house does not work for two couples as every noise travels up and down stairs. The blocks in the courtyard are uncomfortable to walk across bare foot. The dead plans in pots and the dead tree at the entrance should be removed, as should the Chlordane, Malathion and Roundup in the shed. The dining and living room areas are light and delightful.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2023
We would like to thank the renter for their comments about the house. We have checked the stove and it seems to be working fine. We did get a new coffee pot and thank you for letting us know about the condition of the old one. Yes, the open bedroom may not be for everyone. It is best for a couple instead of a group. If there is a group, the cottage bedrooms are available. Again the open stairwell does allow for noise to travel up and down the stairs. We have had a gardener remove the dead plants and tree in the garden. All chemicals have been removed as well. Thank you from the owner and Beach Rentals
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Style and Substance

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful. As others have mentioned, the layout is not for everyone, though it worked well for us with our two older teenagers sleeping in (and enjoying) the guest house. The outside is unique style, the inside is lots of substance. One continually notices some new feature or artwork, and everything is very nice. The most well-stocked kitchen we've encountered here (20+ yrs)...and it might not be close. So many surprises; sharing two here, the rest to be discovered - lots of (incl dimmered) lighting, and (though we prefer wood as a rare treat) the gas fireplace is the best we've seen. Re: dogs, the (nice, colorful, and roomy) courtyard is enclosed but - for awareness though not an inconvenience - it's a low (~2ft) wall on the ocean side, where you will sit for hours for that view. We went in with reasonably high expectations, having been aware of this house for 25 years and seeing the pictures, and still left pleasantly surprised. Beach Rentals was, as usual, fantastic and responsive.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tin Roof

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home, if not a little strange in the layout. I would not have a problem staying this home again. Beautiful views out of the windows.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay at a Unique Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We truly enjoyed this beautiful property. A few suggestions for the future: Moore hand and face towels in the main house, a spray nozzle on the kitchen sink, check the pipe under the kitchen sink. The pipe under the small sink was loose and leaked. We are handy and were able to repair it With simple tools on hand.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend in sea ranch

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sea ranch rental office welcomed us so nicely! They gave us mini flash lites and gave our dog a treat. It was so nice to check in with them. They are so nice there. The house was exactly as it is described. The beds were comfortable. We could be at the beach in less than ten minutes. The last day is rained. So we put on the fireplace and checked out the awesome library of books in the house! Great assortment!We played cards too. The large windows let you see the whales and deer crossing! And maybe a raccoon!You can tell that the owners take special care of their home and we tried to treat it like it was our own home too. We will be back. ❤️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tin Roof

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: See below

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