The Driftwood - Coastal Sea Ranch retreat with hot tub & fireplace

Every sunset here feels like a private show -- the Pacific puts on its best for this home. A warm fire and ocean views anchor cozy evenings in. Room for 6 in this 3-bedroom home. A short walk from the heated community pool. Your front door opens to Sea Ranch's 50 miles of trails and the wild Sonoma Coast. Watch for whales from multiple vantage points throughout the home.

Find the perfect place for your favorite people to gather at this bright, private Sea Ranch home, where a spacious layout makes it easy to spread out and still stay connected. Relax in a private courtyard with a hot tub, step out to the deck for a distant ocean view, and enjoy a location that puts the golf course, Del Mar Recreation Center, and downtown Gualala within easy reach—all just minutes away.

Scenic hiking trails are accessible from the property. Del Mar’s heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, and saunas are less than a half-mile walk from the house, and the oceanfront Bluff Trail is only about a block farther—so coastal walks and sunset strolls stay simple.

Enter by way of a sheltered courtyard, where you'll find the hot tub, a gas grill, and cushioned outdoor seating to enjoy in the afternoon sunshine. Inside the main part of the home, you'll be greeted by a two-story great room with generous windows and a gas fireplace to warm you as you watch movies at night. This space blends into an open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island with bar seating, and an adjacent dining room table. An expansive deck - with hammocks, loungers, and rocking chairs - wraps around the house and is accessible through multiple glass doors.

The second-floor loft is a spot to escape with a good book, set up your laptop, or enjoy a board game. When it's time to turn in, you'll find that each bedroom has its own bathroom and direct access to the outdoors, including a primary suite, a soaking tub and a shower, and a separate dressing room. The third bedroom is in a detached casita across the courtyard with its own shuffleboard table, refrigerator, and workspace.

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

PROPERTY AMENITIES
-- 3 bedrooms, 3 bath + 1 half bath
-- Private hot tub
-- Gas fireplace

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

*If house occupancy goes above six at any time, guests will immediately be asked to leave the property.
Children count toward the home's maximum occupancy.

This home has a strict no-pets policy due to extreme owner-family allergies.

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.

Cell service can be spotty along the coast. The home has WiFi for staying connected. Parking is available but the garage is locked off for owner use. Note: you cannot hear the waves from this home. There is one TV in the home, located in the living room. The primary suite does not have a TV.

For security, two outdoor cameras are active. One by the garage faces the driveway, and one is in the side yard. They face the exterior only.