Summary:
Your deck doubles as a whale-watching station during migration season at this ocean-view retreat. Soak in the hot tub as the sun dips below the Pacific. Bring your pup -- dogs love the bluff trails here. Room for 8 in this 3-bedroom home. Sea Ranch community pools, tennis courts, and the Lodge are nearby. Whale watching, sunset hikes, and starlit skies -- the coast is calling. The light here shifts by the hour -- silver mornings, gold afternoons, pink-and-orange sunsets.
The Space:
This family retreat is in an ideal Sea Ranch meadow location. The home is harmonious with nature and affords many pet-friendly and kid-friendly features. There are two bedrooms downstairs.
Also downstairs is a spacious kitchen, dining, and living room space with fireplace, window seats, and a kid and pet-friendly composite floor. Upstairs is a bunkroom that is just perfect for kids of all ages. The maximum occupancy is eight and two dogs can join you!
This home has a great blue water ocean view and decks facing the ocean, just begging for someone to sit and quietly contemplate. The Bluff Trail, Walk-On Beach, Tide Pool Beach, Shell Beach, and the marine preserve are just a short walk away.
So whether you're coming to The Sea Ranch to read your favorite book while sitting in the window seat, soak in the hot tub, or walk the Bluff Trail, make Samson your Sea Ranch home away from home.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Spread out across 3 bedrooms -- the master features a king bed for a truly restful night. Additional sleeping includes 1 queen bed, 1 double bed, 2 twin beds. Altogether, the home comfortably sleeps 8.
PROPERTY AMENITIES
-- 3 bedrooms, 2 bath
-- Private hot tub
-- Gas fireplace
-- 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:
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:
The Sea Ranch is a one-of-a-kind coastal community on the Sonoma Coast, where miles of trails wind through meadows, forests, and along ocean bluffs. Nearby highlights include community heated pool (North) (3-minute drive), Shell Beach tidepools (3-minute drive), The Sea Ranch Lodge restaurant, lounge and café (3-minute drive). Explore over Sea Ranch's 50 miles of trails, discover tidepools at low tide, swim in heated community pools, and end the day with dinner at The Sea Ranch Lodge. Stock up in Gualala, just 10 minutes south, where you'll find grocery stores, restaurants, a hardware store, and gas. Bodega Bay is a beautiful drive for fresh seafood.
Getting Around:
Sea Ranch is about 2.5 hours north of San Francisco -- take Highway 101 to Highway 1 for one of California's most scenic coastal drives. The nearest airport is Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, roughly 90 minutes east. A car is the way to go for exploring the area.
Other Things to Note:
The fireplace is present for ambiance and is not a heat source.
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.
December through April is whale season. You may spot gray whales breaching right from the bluff trail nearby. Wildflower season (April-June) transforms the coastal bluffs into a tapestry of color -- worth an extra walk on the trails. Summer offers long days and warm afternoons, though the iconic Sonoma Coast fog often rolls in at sunrise and clears by noon.
Up to 2 dogs are welcome. Please keep dogs on leash on trails and clean up after them.
Cell service can be spotty along the coast. The home has WiFi for staying connected.
