Shell Beach - Sea Ranch home with hot tub & ocean views, dogs welcome

Ocean and meadow views greet you from the moment you walk through the door. Soak in the hot tub as the sun dips below the Pacific. Bring your pup -- dogs love the bluff trails here. Room for 6 in this 3-bedroom home. Sea Ranch community pools, tennis courts, and the Lodge are nearby. Guests play Sea Ranch Golf Links at member rates, 20% off green fees. Whale spouts on the horizon, hawks riding the updrafts -- nature puts on a show from every window.

Escape to Sea Ranch and this peaceful three-bedroom, two-bath home in the meadow. Water views show through select interior windows, with window seats made for reading, relaxing, or 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 one dog, so your furry family member can come along too. 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 striking 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. Orres, one of the area's most unique restaurants. Sea Ranch itself offers rec centers for pools and tennis, rocky beaches with tide pools, and trails including Monarch Glen for butterfly viewing. Guests of this home play Sea Ranch Golf Links at member rates: 20% off green fees, a discounted cart rate, priority tee times, 10% off pro shop merchandise and equipment, and half-price range balls. Get away to the striking California Coast and Sonoma County with a rejuvenating stay at this comfortable and family-friendly Shell Beach home at The Sea Ranch.

Sonoma County #1950

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Choose from 3 bedrooms. Altogether, the home comfortably sleeps 6.

PROPERTY AMENITIES
-- 3 bedrooms, 2 bath
-- Private hot tub
-- Gas fireplace
-- 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

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.

Whale watching season runs from December through April -- grab the binoculars and watch for gray whale spouts from your window. Spring (April-June) brings a wildflower show across the coastal meadows -- lupine, poppies, and iris paint the landscape. Summer (June-September) brings the warmest days and longest light. Morning fog is common along the coast -- it usually burns off by midday.

You're welcome to bring one dog (up to 50 lbs.). Please keep your dog on a leash while using the trails and clean up after them.

Cell service can be spotty along the coast. The home has WiFi for staying connected. This home is on the inland side of the street, not directly on the ocean or bluff side.