Ocean Star - Sea Ranch home with hot tub & game room, dogs welcome

From the living room to the deck, the Pacific is always in view at this coastal home. End the day in your private hot tub with the ocean as your soundtrack. Bring your pup -- dogs love the bluff trails here. Room for 5 in this 2-bedroom home. Just a 6-minute walk to the heated community pool. Miles of bluff-top trails and hidden beaches are yours to explore. The bluff trail starts steps from the door, winding along the cliffs above crashing whitecaps.

Enjoy a Sea Ranch vacation full of family fun at this charming home, a dog-friendly retreat that offers a private deck and hot tub, foosball table, and close proximity to coastal trails, golf, and the Del Mar Recreation Center. It's also only half a mile from the Sea Ranch Golf Links and the outdoor pool and tennis courts at the Del Mar Recreation Center, two miles north of Walk On Beach, and less than three miles south of downtown Gualala.

Whether you're planning a vacation with friends or family, this single-level home offers ocean views and endless entertainment for guests of all ages. The nautical theme begins in the living room, which features soft leather furnishings and a wall of windows that face the water. After a scenic day of hiking on the Bluff Top Trail, return home to a flatscreen cable TV, DVD player, VCR, and a selection of VHS and DVD titles for quiet evenings in. More competitive guests will also find a foosball table in the living room, creating a fun and festive atmosphere at all times. Peer through the telescope to observe passing whales, deer, and foxes.

Prepare breakfast each morning in the full kitchen, which offers richly hued cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of space to prepare your Surf Market ingredients. Turn on the sound dock as you gather around the dining room table, and feel free to linger as the dishwasher cleans up. When the sun is shining on the Northern California Coast, head outside to find a deck, patio seating, and even a private hot tub for your ultimate relaxation. You can also walk half a mile to the Del Mar Recreation Center, where you'll have access to an outdoor heated pool, tennis courts, and saunas.

The main bedroom suite has lofty ceilings, a flatscreen cable TV, and a private bathroom with a jet tub and shower.

As one of the hidden jewels of California, Sea Ranch is beloved for its unspoiled landscapes, plentiful wildlife, and awe-inspiring beaches and trails. Spend a morning three miles south at Shell Beach, where the receding waves reveal a series of tide pools filled with sea life. You'll also be just one mile south of Gualala Point Regional Park, where visitors can often spot migrating whales offshore. In the mood for a breathtaking coastal drive?

It's time to begin a new family tradition - this Sea Ranch home will be a favorite for years to come!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Choose from 2 bedrooms. The second bedroom has a queen bed and a twin bed. Altogether, the home comfortably sleeps 5.

PROPERTY AMENITIES
-- 2 bedrooms, 2 bath
-- Private hot tub
-- Dog-friendly (1 dog up to 50 lbs.)

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

And although Sea Ranch is known as a place to unplug, Ocean Star offers the modern conveniences of WiFi, central air-conditioning, and a private washer/dryer. Your family dog is also welcome to join you, but Good to know: a small additional fee will apply.

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.