Stunning dog-friendly home with ocean views, private hot tub & pool access

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8.4Excellent
(92 Ratings)
"Great location! Great house. Loved the privacy, the hot tub, the night skies, and access to trails and beach."
Susan M.
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8.4 / 10.0
Excellent(92 Ratings)

House in Sonoma County, CA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Shell Beach

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Escape to The Sea Ranch and this blissful three-bedroom, two-bath home just steps away from the Pacific Ocean. You'll have water views throughout the interior and plenty of window seats for reading, relaxing, or just watching the waves. You'll also have a private hot tub and access to Sea Ranch's three rec centers with seasonal pools and tennis courts. This home also allows two dogs, so your furry family members can come along too. Nestled in a cluster of homes near the Bluff Trail, this tranquil escape offers a great location just a three-minute walk from Shell Beach, and an equally short walk to Tidepool Beach’s seal rookery. The playground area is a five-minute walk to the north.

Inside, you'll find classic wood-paneled walls and plenty of places to sit back and contemplate life. The living room features attractive décor, a wood-burning stove, as well as a large flatscreen TV with a DVD player, a Roku, and stereo sound. The full kitchen includes major appliances and is well stocked for preparing vacation meals. There's even a dishwasher for easier clean-up. You can pick up groceries at Surf Market in Gualala, grill out on the deck, and enjoy a seafood feast around the dining room table for dinner.

On sunny days, sit out on one of the four decks that overlook the ocean view. Or, spend chilly coastal evenings soaking in the hot tub within the enclosed deck and garden. No matter how you spend your time, the whole group will feel right at home here! At night, three bedrooms have one king and two queens - ideal for up to six guests. All bedrooms are cozy and inviting, the large primary with its own gas fireplace and window seat.

You will also have a washer/dryer so you can stay up on laundry needs during your stay. Sea Ranch offers a one-of-a-kind experience on the stunning Northern California Coast. This coastal community is an oasis of natural landscaping, rocky shoreline, wildlife, and meandering bluff trails through old-growth hedgerows and wide-open spaces.

If you don't feel like cooking during your stay, stop by Trinks Cafe on a Wednesday or Friday for one of their dinner nights, or keep heading north on Highway 1 to St. Orres, one of the area's most unique restaurants.

Day trips can include Mendocino about 55 miles north or spend the day closer to home and wine tasting just up Annapolis Road off Highway 1. Sea Ranch itself offers rec centers for pools and tennis, rocky beaches with tide pools, trails including Monarch Glen for butterfly viewing, and even golf at the Sea Ranch Golf Links. Get away to the stunning California Coast and Sonoma County with a rejuvenating stay at this comfortable and family-friendly Shell Beach home at The Sea Ranch.

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Things to Know
Due to high demand and limited availability of facilities as managed by TSRA, Management cannot guarantee that all guests will have access to the pools/tennis courts. Please note that no refund(s) will be provided in relation to the TSRA facilities.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Amenities at Stunning dog-friendly home with ocean views, private hot tub & pool access

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

8.4 / 10.0
Excellent(92 Ratings)
8.0 / 10.0
Lots of space, one of the three BRs upstairs. Supremely well equipped kitchen. Private, spacious hot-tub. Big new washer-dryer.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location! Great house. Loved the privacy, the hot tub, the night skies, and access to trails and beach.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved this house. Great ocean views, close to the bluff trail, not too far from town. Fully stocked kitchen, comfy beds, working hot tub, beautiful living space. We walked to Walkon Beach and looked at the seals on our way. Would stay here again!
8.0 / 10.0
This house is perfectly located in the Sea Ranch. Yes, some fixtures are a bit dated but the place was clean and well appointed. I would definitely rent this lovely place again
8.0 / 10.0
Our family regularly rents this house. It is perfect location to Shell Beach and the trail.
8.0 / 10.0
I love the location of the Shell Beach house and the new cabinets in the kitchen are great! The left rear element on the stove was not working. The top tray on the dishwasher kept coming off of the rail so it made it hard to push in and out. It rained on Saturday so the fireplace was wonderful to use! The rain made the back deck very slippery, though. The sliding doors in the master bedroom have broken their seal so they are hard to see out of, it would add a lot to get a new slider to see out. I rented the house for next year before we left and it is going up 38%! Seems a little greedy, Vacasa.
10.0 / 10.0
The location is wonderful! Close to the ocean, the seals, "spooky woods", the playground.... My family and I all found The Shell Beach House to be very homey and comfortable! We enjoyed the view from pretty much every room, watching the wildlife in our own yard, enjoying the night sky from the hot tub (which is in a lovely garden). Although it's an older home, (which some people don't like) it was very clean and functional! My chef son appreciated the well-stocked kitchen and grill. We all agreed we would love to spend next year's family trip there!
4.0 / 10.0
Online pictures didn't show the broken and missing tiles, old baseboards , broken screens or no sliding screen & broken handles including the bathroom shower doors. The lights in kitchen are dirty and you can't see out of the master bedroom sliding door. Definitely needs some tlc!! Noise travels through the home when you walk or close the soors.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Stunning dog-friendly home with ocean views, private hot tub & pool access. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Stunning dog-friendly home with ocean views, private hot tub & pool access pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Stunning dog-friendly home with ocean views, private hot tub & pool access?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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