Historic cabin with ocean view, private hot tub, wood stove, & shared pools/tennis

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December 2024

January 2025

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 453 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Kitchen

Sea view

Explore the area

Sea Ranch, CA

Pebble Beach
4 min drive
Sea Ranch Chapel
4 min drive
The Ranch Cafe
5 min drive
Cloverdale Bus Station
79 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Redwood Grove

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Please view the TSRA website for current information regarding the use of community facilities, such as the swimming pools, saunas, tennis courts, etc. To make a reservation and to review additional Policy and Procedure Information, please visit the TSRA Facility Reservation Site.

***Due to high demand and limited availability of facilities as managed by TSRA, Vacasa 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.

This historic and award-winning, Obie Bowman-designed cabin is sure to bring adventure to your next Sea Ranch getaway. This home features redwood-clad walls, plenty of natural light from beautiful skylights, and a second-story deck overlooking the Redwood trees. Built as one of 15 “walk-in” vacation cabins, this unique home's design was guided by a concern for minimizing the visual and physical impacts on the land. Vehicles for these 15 homes are restricted to a single parking area with easy access via foot trails and a limited use road for easy loading and unloading. Additionally, the lots for these homes are just large enough to accommodate the cabins, leaving nearly 90% of the land as a perpetual natural preserve.

Relax on the balcony overlooking a bird's-eye white water view of the Pacific Ocean. During the day, enjoy the nearby forest trails or cross Highway 1 to hike on the bluff trails. Head over to the shared swimming pools, saunas, and tennis courts at any of the three recreation centers. At night, you can relax and warm your toes by the wood stove while streaming your favorite movie via Netflix or DVD (there is a DVD rental store in Gualala) on the 50-inch flatscreen TV. Upstairs in the master bedroom, you can open the gorgeous skylights to watch the stars and the milky way at night, or close them so that you can sleep in as late as you want!

Enjoy the nature and serenity of the iconic, architecturally significant coastal community of Sea Ranch, home to many hiking trails and beaches including Stengel Beach nearby. Tee off at the Sea Ranch Golf Links only eight miles away, or visit one of the three community recreation centers to enjoy the shared amenities. The charming town of Gualala is just a short drive from home for grocery stores, art galleries, and restaurants.

Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi
Full kitchen (no dishwasher)
Streaming services available for guest use
*Cell service and WiFi are very inconsistent
Drones are strictly prohibited in Sea Ranch
No RVs or camper vans are permitted to park on Sea Ranch
Parking is allowed in front of the home for loading and unloading only. Long-term parking is located at the Walk-In Cabin Lot, only a short walk down the road
*Children under eight years old are not recommended due to the balcony, stairs, and close proximity to the woods

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

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.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Stengel Beach. Features include a spa tub. A kitchen and a balcony are available in the vacation home.

The vacation home offers a kitchen, a balcony, and a living room
15 minutes by foot from Stengel Beach and a 4-minute drive from Pebble Beach

This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Pool/Spa

Shared/communal pool
A hot tub

Internet

Internet access

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Living room
Wood stove

Entertainment

TV
Books
Games

Outdoor areas

Balcony

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the sea
In a rural location

Things to do

Fishing nearby
Hiking nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 567 sq ft (53 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Historic Cabin Pools/tennis

Historic Cabin Pools/tennis House

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Historic cabin with ocean view, private hot tub, wood stove, & shared pools/tennis Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

24 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

The walk-in cabin was the perfect getaway from the busy hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

G L., USA

24 May 2023

peaceful with views

everything was wonderful. perfectly peaceful with a great view of the ocean. 2 negatives-dishes were filthy and had to be washed before using and the mattress was horrible. it was so bad that we both woke with back aches. i had to out couch pillows under on side yo keep from rolling off the bed and to fill in the huge hole to get it to be semi flat.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliott R.

14 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved my stay here

I had to travel to The Sea Ranch to meet our architect and decided to telecommute for a few days from Redwood Grove. It was so nice and relaxing. I love the walk-in cabin style and the tranquility of being in a redwood grove. This is the life!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Stephan S.

2 May 2022

Beautiful view and amazing hot tub.

Cozy cabin in the trees with a nice deck to enjoy the view. The kitchen is a bit funky. The vent fan for the stove blows right back at you. I think they may have screwed the outside vent closed. Maybe to keep something out of the house? Overall a cozy and comfortable place to spend a week.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey B.

24 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location. Fair property.

At $400/night we expected more. Lighting was poor throughout the house. In particular, it was dangerous getting from the bedroom to the bathroom at night because of inadequate stairwell lighting. There was no side table on one side of the bed. The outdoor barbecue was not maintained and needs to be replaced. On the positive side, the kitchen was well stocked and the hot tub was fabulous.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

karin n.

23 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin, Some Issues

We enjoyed staying at this little walk-up cabin. A true Sea Ranch experience. Cute functional retro kitchen, huge skylights above the bed, beautiful views from the deck. Unfortunately, we got unlucky with some of the amenities: a filter issue prevented hot tub use, outlets for the tv and wifi were out, and the water heater was down. We spent parts of our trip corresponding with management and they were friendly and pretty responsive. Someone came to fix the outlets and water heater by the next day. We stayed multiple nights so the overall experience was still positive despite the temporary issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Flavia K.

28 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving at Sea Ranch

Beautiful place, we had a wonderful time!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

KELLY M.

11 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot!

This was our first visit to Sea Ranch and we loved everything about it. The cabin was perfect. A constant view of the ocean while surrounded by trees was delightful. We loved the natural light and windows all around inside the cabin. Laying under the large sky windows at night we enjoyed star gazing one night, and the sound of rain the next! We really liked the cabin layout — a small cabin with excellent use of space. The two of us were very cozy without feeling cramped. We enjoyed hiking along various beach paths, with many options from 5-15 minute drives from the cabin. We would definitely come back to Sea Ranch and this sweet cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Star A.

13 Aug 2021

Forest cabin with ocean views

This location was spectacular. The views were amazing! It was fun to see the meadow and ocean, yet be in the forest. The cabin was beautiful and had all the amenities we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

24 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Sea Ranch is beautiful!

We had the most amazing view. The hot tub was nice to have and I don’t think all the locations have them. We would love to come back. The area is perfect for hiking, wineries and beaches. We didn’t have the ability to do everything we would have liked. For the house, since there is no dishwasher, it would have been nice to have more kitchen towels. We had to use bathroom towels to do the dishes, but at least we had enough. And having beach towels for the hot tub was nice to have as well. The refrigerator in our unit seems to be going out. It made some pretty loud noises at times. Other than that the place was perfect! We loved it and hope to be able to come back sometime.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

2 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Redwoods rise to the occassion

Fantastic location. Spectacular view. Spot has all one needs.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Claudia C.

8 Nov 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Our cabin stay in Sea Ranch

Definitely a cozy cabin in the woods with beautiful views of the ocean and stars at night. The charm inside and out is unforgettable. There are cleanliness issues that need attention. It is time for a deep clean and attention to the hard to reach places. ie.: The inside of the bathroom door is so dirty you almost don't want to touch it. At the corners of the shower doors some good old fashion bleach is needed. The spice shelves are loaded with spilled spices and the spice bottles are grimy. The white futon couch needs to be cleaned or the pillow/ cushion replaced. The hurricane shade kept on the kitchen table needs cleaned. It is very grimy. With a good deep clean this place could be great!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

hb d.

26 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Good, rustic, cottage at Sea Ranch

Everything described in the listing is accurate. A couple of additions: 1. Bathroom is downstairs from master bedroom (you can figure this out from the on-line tour, but just to be explicit about it.) If you have to use the bathroom in the middle of the night you have to navigate up and down the narrow stair case. Just be advised. 2. There is a propane bbq. o the porch. It was pretty grimy so I had to clean it before using. 3. There are some great hiking trails in the redwoods behind the cottage. Start out at the trailhead marked 113. Unfortunately, I could find no trail map and did get a little lost on a few occasions.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amelia C.

16 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Surprise hot tub!

Beautiful setting, sweet little cabin has everything you’d need, and can’t beat a surprise hot tub! Really lovely place, would love to return

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lilian P.

13 Dec 2019

Perfect getaway

In a forest on a hill with a view of the sea, and to top it all, a beautifully designed cabin! Only area of improvement is that because the cabin does not have a dishwasher, the utensils may not have been properly cleaned by the previous guests. The oven also could be cleaner. Otherwise this place is a real gem.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

8 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite get away

Views were beautiful. Location is isolated and peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

8 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

In the woods

Its very unusual to have an experience of being in the woods and have an ocean view at the same time. The architecture is unique with huge skylights above the bed. The bed was the most comfortable one I have ever been in. Not having cars around was fantastic. Note the check in place is about 5 miles away in Gualala, and you do park your car about 5 minutes away down the road. This property might be difficult for anyone in advanced age. We are 74 years old, and managing all of it was borderline difficult for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Ed L.

7 Apr 2019

Nice view, but...

The cabin is nested in a woody area with a nice view of the ocean through few trees. The pictures on VRBO showed the cabin much bigger that what it is. It’s a nice cabin for a family of 4. The bunk beds are small and climbing to the top one was challenge even for my 10 years old. Getting to the cabin was my biggest challenge. The listing stated that there was a short walk to the cabin. It was more of a steep climb than a short walk. I had a Knee operation couple of month ago and climbing the rough road to the cabin after a rainy day was painful. Guests can drive up to the cabin to drop off things, but parking near the cabin is prohibited and security will not be reluctant to issue citations. The rough road to the cabin was so steep that part of my car fender got detached after scraping the floor trying to get up to drop off our bags. Guests are instructed to park their cars at the bottom of the hill and walk up to the cabin. We booked two night and left after one night. The idea of climbing up the road at nigh got scary after the owners of next door cabin told us about their sighting of a mountain lion. The property manager was very nice and offered to drive me up the hill when needed. She was very understanding of my situation, but did not have many options. If you are older or with a bad back or knees, this is not the cabin for you, otherwise it is a great place to stay. My advice to the owners, change the listing from “short walk to the cabin” to “short 300 yards climb”.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY D.

12 Dec 2018

stunning view of Pacific Ocean

Besides the spectacular views, the cabin could not have been nicer. The Loft has a huge skylight with retractable shades. The bed linens are very comfortable. Our 10 year old loved the two twin beds in the stair well. The rental agency could not have been nicer and more accommodating. We had to request a late check-out because of a visit to the emergency room, which incidentally was a far better experience than going to Cedars-Sinai. The staff at the hospital were responsive, compassionate and very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Madison H., San Francisco

27 Nov 2018

Great Place!... Just be aware of check in details.

The cabin is really nice, has pretty much everything you need. It's clean and comfortable. The only problem we had was the check in. We booked on VRBO and received a confirmation email right after. The email says the booking is confirmed and has some basic details along with a manage reservation button, looks like any other email you receive from a booking site. Assumed we'd show up and check in at a main office or that a manager would be on site but there isn't one and no management around. There's no phone signal within an hr of the area and we got in at 5:15pm when it was pitch black. Luckily a neighbor was outside and let us use his landline phone in his room. I called Vacasa for the key details and they said we didn't agree to the booking terms even tho we have a confirmation email. Had to connect to the neighbors wifi & go thru some steps online to agree to the terms and then the operator was able to give us the lockbox code to get the key. There was no where in the confirmation email that stated we needed to take additional steps and agree to additional terms...We would have been stuck if that neighbor wasn't around. You also need to pick up parking passes from an office that is a 10 minute drive away which was closed when we arrived so they had to make a call to the ranger to make sure we didn't get a ticket. The next day while picking up the parking passes, I explained to the lady at the Vacasa office our check in experience and she said that other people have had the same problem but for some reason it's usually people who book on Airbnb. Just be aware that you need to get all of the check in info before you arrive or you could be stuck.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Dale h.

25 Nov 2018

Very nice. lovely spot, comfortable and clean

We enjoyed the cabin, it was quite beautiful inside and well-furnished, comfortable couches and bed, very quiet. Nice view of ocean except for smoke from Paradise area fire which obscured the view... It would have been helpful to have instructions for complicated microwave besides which buttons NOT to use and for coffee maker. And although guest booklet said we could use our own Netflix account, there was no way we could figure to bypass owner account -- it would have been nice to get the password! Might also recommend a regular DVD since Blu-Ray is not really standard so we could not use the DVD we brought. However, a nice selection of games to make up for lack of television or Netflix.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018