Forested home with deck & grill on the golf course, dogs welcome

Wake to ocean views and the call of seabirds in this light-filled coastal home. Bring your pup -- dogs love the bluff trails here. Step outside to a deck overlooking the ocean. Room for 4 in this 2-bedroom home. Sea Ranch community pools, tennis courts, and the Lodge are nearby. Sea Ranch’s iconic trails, tidepools, and heated pools are all at your doorstep. Nothing resets your pace like watching the tide come and go from your own living room. You’ll find ease and tranquility at this beautifully positioned Sea Ranch home, a retreat of calm and comfort in a lush grove of coastal redwoods. Built by the owner from the ground up, this tri-level home is entered from the ground level and is full of thoughtful touches such as radiant floor heating throughout. The jetted primary bath tub looks out over the forest and the outdoor deck is the perfect place to lounge, grill, and dine among the trees. Enjoy lazy mornings in bed with window coverings in the primary for comfort and privacy. Enjoy community access to heated pools, tennis courts, saunas, and some of the loveliest trails and beaches on the Northern California Coast, and come home each evening to relax in the beauty of the forest. If you hop in the car for a scenic drive up the coast, you’ll find the Sea Ranch Chapel five miles north, the Sea Ranch Golf Links eight miles north, and several markets, restaurants, and galleries in charming downtown Gualala one mile beyond. Some of the best pastries in the area also await at Twofish Baking in the Stewarts Point Store only four miles south. Bring your pup along -- this home welcomes up to 1 dog. KITCHEN & DINING Craft your favorite meals in the fully equipped kitchen, complete with dishwasher, making cleanup a breeze. With seating for your group, mealtimes become part of the experience. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Choose from 2 bedrooms. Altogether, the home comfortably sleeps 4. PROPERTY AMENITIES -- 2 bedrooms, 2 bath + 1 half bath -- Dog friendly (up to 1) 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 The entire home is yours to enjoy -- make yourself at home from the moment you arrive. This home welcomes up to 1 dog -- the yard and nearby trails are ready for your pup. Driveway parking is available at the property. Detailed check-in instructions, including the door code, will be provided prior to your arrival. As a guest, you also have access to Sea Ranch community amenities including the pools, tennis courts, fitness center, and miles of trails. A recreation pass will be provided. This home sits on the east side of California Highway 1, less than a mile from Black Point Beach and the incredible Bluff Trail that traces the ocean shoreline. The Moonraker Recreation Center, with its outdoor heated pool, saunas, and tennis/pickleball court, is just across Highway 1. Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa is the nearest airport, about 1.5 hours east. A car is essential for exploring the area. Gas fireplace is decorative and not operational. Good to know: cell reception and WiFi are very inconsistent here. The living room on the second floor has no window coverings. 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. Up to 1 dog are welcome (max 25 lbs each). Please keep dogs on leash on trails and clean up after them. License number: LIC25-0198