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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6144.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Sea Ranch, CA
  • Tide Pool Beach
    11 min walk
  • Seal Rookery
    11 min walk
  • Sea Ranch Chapel
    13 min walk

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Stunning dog-friendly home with ocean views, private hot tub & pool access

Shell Beach

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Escape to The Sea Ranch and this blissful three-bedroom, two-bath home just steps away from the Pacific Ocean. You'll have water views throughout the interior and plenty of window seats for reading, relaxing, or just 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 two dogs, so your furry family members can come along too. Nestled in a cluster of homes near the Bluff Trail, this tranquil escape offers a great location just a three-minute walk from Shell Beach, and an equally short walk to Tidepool Beach’s seal rookery. 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 stunning 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.

If you don't feel like cooking during your stay, stop by Trinks Cafe on a Wednesday or Friday for one of their dinner nights, or keep heading north on Highway 1 to St. Orres, one of the area's most unique restaurants.

Day trips can include Mendocino about 55 miles north or spend the day closer to home and wine tasting just up Annapolis Road off Highway 1. Sea Ranch itself offers rec centers for pools and tennis, rocky beaches with tide pools, trails including Monarch Glen for butterfly viewing, and even golf at the Sea Ranch Golf Links. Get away to the stunning 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

Things to Know
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.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

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

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Sea Ranch

Located in Sea Ranch, this holiday home is near the beach. Sea Ranch Golf Links and Gualala Bluff Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve and Tide Pool Beach.
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Sea Ranch, CA

What's nearby

  • Tide Pool Beach - 11 min walk
  • Sea Ranch Chapel - 13 min walk
  • Shell Beach - 17 min walk
  • Walk On Beach - 4 min drive
  • Sea Ranch Golf Links - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Black Door Mexican Cuisine - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trinks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Dining Room - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning dog-friendly home with ocean views, private hot tub & pool access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Stunning dog-friendly home with ocean views, private hot tub & pool access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning dog-friendly home with ocean views, private hot tub & pool access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning dog-friendly home with ocean views, private hot tub & pool access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning dog-friendly home with ocean views, private hot tub & pool access located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tide Pool Beach, Seal Rookery and Sea Ranch Chapel. Shell Beach and Walk On Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Great experience !
The location is wonderful! Close to the ocean, the seals, "spooky woods", the playground.... My family and I all found The Shell Beach House to be very homey and comfortable! We enjoyed the view from pretty much every room, watching the wildlife in our own yard, enjoying the night sky from the hot tub (which is in a lovely garden). Although it's an older home, (which some people don't like) it was very clean and functional! My chef son appreciated the well-stocked kitchen and grill. We all agreed we would love to spend next year's family trip there!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

LINDA R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great location-run down home
Online pictures didn't show the broken and missing tiles, old baseboards , broken screens or no sliding screen & broken handles including the bathroom shower doors. The lights in kitchen are dirty and you can't see out of the master bedroom sliding door. Definitely needs some tlc!! Noise travels through the home when you walk or close the soors.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sr bj
Good house. Great location! Owner needs to do some minor maintenance and I hope they are done by the time the next guest arrives. Thin walls so you can hear everything going on in every room. But it’s a good sea ranch home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Vacation at Sea Ranch
The house had an amazing view of the very nearby ocean. Great location.
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6/10 Okay

Nicholas P.

Great location. Too many spider webs and odd preventable problems.
Although we loved the location and the space in the home, there were dirty underpants in the couch, a tack in the bed sheets, and so many spiders and spider webs. We would have also appreciated a warning that the back door doesn’t lock, and that grass is overgrown into weeds and in a state that is not close to the pictures provided.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Karen K.

Close to beach
Nicely appointed home close to beach. Hot tub is added bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Alexis O.

Needs a deep cleaning and repairs
Sea ranch, I just love Sea Ranch!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

Shell Beach
We loved the house. Six of us stayed there and had a great time
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6/10 Okay

Charles L.

Shell Beach House
Great design and location but... Old and not maintained well... Nevertheless, enjoyed our time there
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Amadeo B.

Family Stay
Great location, well equipped home. Easy check in with Vacasa local office.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amadeo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location walking distance to beach, well equipped and stocked with games, books and activities. House feels quite dated and has clearly not gotten any upgrades in a long time, but was clean and perfectly suitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Summer H.

Shell beach
Location is excellent. The hot tub is amazing. The view of the oceans even better.

8/10 Good

Mariah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Good! Just one weird thing
Overall the house was perfect for us. Really comfortable and a great location. There was a really weird interaction with the host though. They gave us one kitchen garbage bad for four adults for 5 nights. When asked them about it, they said one bag per can was their policy. Just seemed like a weird thing to skimp out on. Other than that, the house was great and we had a really nice time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shell Beach House
Let’s start with the most positives. The location is excellent & it’s pet friendly. Both very much on the plus side. Overall, the house was adequate for our five-day visit but compared with several other houses we’ve stayed in at Sea Ranch, this one had a few negatives making it not worth the price we paid. Our guess is that this one of the earliest homes at Sea Ranch & very little had been done to upgrade it. This was most obvious in the bathrooms & kitchen which were very dated. In both cases they were undoubtedly original. The tub/showers had none of the safety features one would normally expect—no grab bars, no mat or treading on the tub to keep it slip-proof. In the master bath the faucet sink was so hard to operate it took force to open it. The kitchen has an electric stove. The left rear burner sags badly & will not support a pot. The house has no central heat. There are only two heat sources: a gas stove in the master bedroom downstairs which worked well & a wood-burning stove upstairs in the main room. We would have loved to have a fire upstairs, but while an abundance of large wood pieces was available, there was no kindling. There was one laughable sheet of paper provided next to the firewood. (This failure was probably attributable to the rental service or cleaning crew.) The house is sunny during the day but overall the lighting is not great for curling up with a book. And one gross thing. We went to take place mats out of a cabinet only to find them moldy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Shell Beach Home at Sea Ranch
We really enjoyed the Shell Beach home at Sea Ranch, The home itself was an outstanding location close to Shell Beach and the trailheads. Great hot tub and a gated area for your dog. Would highly recommend for a Sea Ranch getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Amy R., Oakland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Family Vacation at Shell Beach
My family and I had a very enjoyable stay at Shell Beach. It was our second time staying at this house and the location cannot be beat. The views of the ocean are stunning as well. The house is very comfortable, but not fancy. They even had toys and books that my daughter enjoyed. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Judith S.

Connect with the ocean
If you can tear yourself away from the view from the window seat, you are only steps away from such a beautiful walk along the bluffs. A great way to start and end the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Lisa G.

Shell Beach House
We love this home that hosts our family of 6 for it location and amenities.
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4/10 Poor

Deirdre M.

Great location, heat stopped working
On our last night the gas heater wouldn't turn on after working fine for the previous few days.  It was after hours so I called the main vacasa 1800# who told us space heaters should be in the closets of the downstairs bedrooms.  There wasn't any.  The heater switch isn't labeled so I wasn't sure if it was left in the on or off position.  At 5 AM the gas heater ignited!  (it must have been left in the on position).  I turned it off.  The next day the heater wouldn't turn on again.  I called the local office when it opened as this seems like a safety issue and I was told I would get a follow up from the manager. I didn't hear anything back from them at all. There are lots of other things wrong with this house that people have mentioned in other reviews but personally I can overlook the cupboards not closing properly etc for the great location for the few days we were there.  But I expect heat to work.  And if it doesn't, I expect to get a follow up explaining what occurred and I didn't get that either. 
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8/10 Good

Linda P.

Great Location
We enjoyed our stay at Shell house. The bedrooms were cozy and perfect for our family. We loved being close to Shell beach and within pleasant walking distance of walk on beach. Once we got the fireplace upstairs going, the house was cozy and perfect for a winter stay after Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

Marvelous Sea Ranch House
Wonderful big windows In comfortable living room that look out to ocean. You can see surf breaking on the rocks. Fireplace made it more cozy. We walked nearby cliffs, watched the seals, and 2 of our party did laps at the pool. Definitely a dog-friendly place. Kitchen well-equipped For fixing a Christmas feast. Beds comfortable- we would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Julie W.

Great beach house. Bummer construction going every day
New floors and carpet on stairs. New great hot tub. Wonderful. New table, very hard to clean with glass top
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6/10 Okay

Kara P.

Renters beware
This location is excellent especially for a family with children as it is a short walk to both Shell Beach and the park. The views are excellent and the main seal watching area is right down the path. The hot tub was also great although it’s quite exposed to the surrounding neighbors. The master bed is very comfortable but the other 2 mattresses are in need of replacing. The house was very dusty and full of cobwebs but the bathrooms/kitchen seemed clean and sanitized. Unfortunately there are many more reasons to pass on this property unless you don’t mind paying for inconvenience galore. This house has many things in need of replacement! The nightmare we had with the toilets will make it seem like this review is fake! After discovering upon our arrival that neither of the 2 toilets flushed we thought we’d have to leave, but 4 visits from 2 different plumbers and a day of vacation wasted, the problem was solved by complete replacement of the downstairs toilet. Yay! (Celebrating working plumbing shouldn’t be included in your vacation plans.) The bathrooms are old and cruddy with broken tiles fixtures in dire need of replacement. The gas fireplace was on the fritz. All the window seat cushions are ratty and stained. The electric stove is awful. There are 3 sliding doors to balconies in the bedrooms and not one of them had screens — so no fresh sea air! Why?!? It’s clear the house has been neglected for a long time and it’s sad because it has such potential! Some previous reviewers said how Sea Ranch homes all have their own quirks and that’s fine and true. But this just goes way beyond “quirks”. I do want to state that Joanne and Holly at the local Vacasa office were very kind and helpful thru the many calls for repair we had during our week stay. The truth is we left a day early. We won’t be returning to this spot and after 35+ years of visiting the Sea Ranch it is the first time I can say that about a house!
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8/10 Good

Linda M.

Wonderful family vacation
The location of this house can’t be beat—a mere minute or two from a lovely protected beach. The house also has AMAZING views from every room. We loved watching the whales playing in the evenings! It has a nice little fenced back yard for your doggo to explore. Shell Beach has its quirks like every Sea Ranch house: funky kitchen cupboards, paper-thin walls/floors (don’t expect any sound privacy in the bedrooms, the vents are literally holes between the rooms), and a crappy dishwasher and garbage disposal. The cheap-o tiles on the upper floor are peeling, the shower doors downstairs are broken, and the upstairs toilet doesn’t flush well. The prevailing wind direction means that the airflow through the house on hot days isn’t ideal; only one small window in the upstairs bathroom lets the fresh air in. This is all fairly nit-picky, of course. Overall, this house is absolutely a winner. Fully stocked kitchen (an Instant Pot? sweet!), good grill on the deck, nice big table for family dinners, newer hot tub, decent beds with lots of pillows, and comfy couches for watching movies. Our family had a good time and will return to this house!
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8/10 Good

Jane D.

Comfortable, nice view and dated
Dog-friendly yet clean, easy access, good bedroom arrangement for two couples,

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