Independence House is located west of Leeward Road in the northern third of Sea Ranch. With pretty blue water views, and easy access to the trail at the end of the cul-de-sac, you may find “Independence” from a lot of things when you settle in here for your vacation!

The game room may just be the highlight of the whole house, so we’ll get right to it. This room offers a full-size pool table, ample seating for spectators or TV watching on the flat panel wall-mounted screen, a “Frogger” game, a pin ball machine, and toys!

For the quiet times, the living room has comfy seating for conversations, reading, snoozing or cuddling near the wood stove in the evening. The sliding door leads out to the deck for bar-be-queing, al fresco meals, and of course, the hot tub! Off the living room is a bathroom, and a large shower that also has a sliding door to the hot tub deck.

The kitchen is very well equipped, and the newly-renovated dining room comfortably seats six. The “great room” open feel of the living, dining and kitchen areas enhances the time spent together.

Upstairs in the loft is a day bed & trundle, a full bathroom, plus two bedrooms, each with a queen bed.

The woodstove heats the main part of the house, and there is a room heater in the game room. Independence House is happy to have your dog come along (for an extra pet rent fee), and children of all ages are welcome! Maximum occupancy is six total.

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Welcome to this lovely ocean-side getaway!
This home provides a cozy respite and a fun spot for a family vacation or a romantic weekend. 

The location of this home west of Highway One provides invigorating, panoramic ocean views.
Coral Cove is light, contemporary and provides a modern home in a dramatic setting.
Upstairs offers the kitchen, dining area, living room, deck with hot tub and BBQ, and a half-bath. 

The living room has a couch and recliner and also a TV with DVD and VCR, a woodstove, telescope…and what about those fabulous ocean views? 

Kick back with a great movie, bring a board game and play with the kids…or just gaze at the timeless Pacific. 

Oh! And the open design of the upstairs makes for G-R-R-REAT views!
Downstairs, the main bedroom has a queen bed, cable TV with DVD/VCR and a sitting area. The smaller second bedroom also has a queen bed. Both rooms offer ocean views. There is a single full bathroom on this level. 

Come and discover the beauty of Coral Cove!

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A roomy and bright west meadow home, “Rosebud” is perfectly situated for relaxing family and friends to visit and enjoy some of the best coastal trails and beach access points. Just a short hike to Shell Beach, where sea lions can often be observed, and a great beach for playtime!   

The home is spacious, with 3 bedrooms (2 king beds and 1 queen), and lots of room to enjoy the DVD/VHS selection, read, play games and have some great meals. The deck includes a hot tub, outdoor shower, and fish-cleaning station, plus a charcoal grill. All make for easy beach-country outdoor living! Rosebud also offers free nationwide calling, and a private sauna! Children and dogs are welcome (a pet fee will apply). Maximum of six occupants.   

Posted inside the front door is this salty gentleman of the sea!  He’s here to welcome you to this great meadow home and a classic Sea Ranch experience.  Ahoy Matey’s!   

Enjoy a view from the upstairs back deck that is quiet and serene.  This hillside vista is perfect for sitting with a glass of tea and a book on the swinging bench.  

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Located on the hillside, this classic Sea Ranch home sleeps 6, has two bedrooms plus loft and 1 and 3/4 baths.  With a hot tub, charcoal BBQ, woodstove that faces the dining area (firewood is provided), satellite TV/VCR/DVD and more, your vacation stay at Dragon’s Lair is sure to be a comfortable one.

You can also look forward to the experience of the wooden bathtub. Opposite that room is a bath with just a shower. This home is on the east side of Highway One and has a small blue-water view.  Your dog is welcome here, and kids too!  Just a short distance to Shell Beach.

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The living room area provides plenty of seating and a propane fireplace, so that you can curl up on the couch and watch the ocean.

The den is located off of the living room, and has a large TV with a DVD/VCR player. The kitchen is every family’s delight, with plenty of counter space, a dishwasher, and tons of sunshine.

The master bedroom has a queen size bed with great ocean views. Let the sound of the ocean put you to sleep.

The second bedroom offers a queen size bed with a forest setting, and a patio. There is a full bathroom located off the hallway between the master bedroom and third bedroom.

The third bedroom shares two twin beds and has a small forest view out the window. There is a second bathroom off of the front entrance hall.

The hot tub sits alone at the bottom of the house, where you can enjoy the beauty of the ocean.

Tidewood has a maximum occupancy of 6 people, kids are welcome, pets are welcome, and there is no smoking.

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Bring your family to Oden’s (chief Norse god) Ohana (Hawaiian for “family”) located just a couple miles north of Gualala. Come… Unwind…. Relax… or don’t. The beach access is just a short hike away, there are tons of hiking trails in the area and you can also kayak the Gualala river. This home is a wonderful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cabin with a shower stall in the master bathroom and a claw foot tub in the other bathroom. The hot tub on the deck also offers soothing blue water ocean views.

The master bedroom has a queen bed and the guest room has two full size beds along with a futon

Enjoy some good old fashion family time. Read a book, watch that classic movie, or do a puzzle — there is comfortable seating for it all!

The spacious table on the deck also provides a wonderful eating area, with the door just off of the kitchen/living room.

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Warm and peaceful, this cedar-built home is centrally located between Gualala and Anchor Bay. Gualala boasts restaurants, shops, galleries and groceries. Anchor Bay offers two restaurants, a great little market with huge wine department, and a marvelous beach. The deck has a hot tub, great furniture and a propane BBQ.

Seagaze is a modern cabin with expansive ocean views.

There is satellite TV/VCR, stereo with CD and cassette and a cozy woodstove. There are three bedrooms (king, queen and futon), two bathrooms, an open kitchen, and a living/dining room area.

The trail to the beach is just a short walk away.

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Aptly named, “Pacific Vista” offers soothing blue water views of the ocean from this east-of-One setting. Deer, rabbits and wild birds inhabit this meadow-like area, and the rare and dramatic cove called Hearn Gulch is an easy hike away. The house is approximately 10-15 minutes north of Gualala on Iversen Road.

This is a spacious, relaxed and open single-level home that clearly invites the visitor to be at rest. The expansive greatroom holds a generously equipped kitchen, lovely dining area and very comfy living room. This all opens to the patio with a fantastic new hot tub. Perfect for easy outdoor BBQ-ing, dining, and gazing. Up to date furnishings and appointments make this the perfect home away from home!

The office provides a cable modem and printer for your convenience (you supply the laptop). Also in the office is a great futon which makes for easy sitting OR sleeping.

The guest room has a queen bed, and is just off the hallway from a full bathroom.

The huge master bedroom has a king bed, seating area, and door out to the patio. The ensuite bathroom is also very roomy, and offers dual sinks, and a large shower. This room enjoys the same lovely views as the greatroom.

Also included is a garage for guest use and a propane BBQ.
Your dog is welcome for an additional pet rent of $65.

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Medieval construction methods meet 21st Century styling and amenities right here on the northern Sonoma coast! Pilar is an elegant example of Post and Beam construction. The house was built by local artisan and Timberpeg builder Michael Thomas, with a lot of hands-on participation from the owners.   If you appreciate architecture, you will enjoy Pilar’s tantalizing curves as they wrap around the rugged strength inherent in this traditional exposed timber construction technique.

Clothing the beautiful “bones” is the timeless appeal of the Arts-and-Crafts style. Almost like accessories for an outfit, there are a number of decorative but very functional details in every room. There is beautiful glass in the doors, rich fir accents and trim, and great photography and other art. Pilar allows one to enjoy modern day, high-end accommodations in a world-class destination location while at the same time evoking the fabled days of Art Deco and martinis! It seems someone wants to remind you that there is time to truly relax and appreciate one’s company and surroundings.

The main floor contains an open kitchen-dining-living area. The kitchen is beautifully equipped and provides workspace for the creative cooks in your group. You can also grill outdoors on the patio with the gas BBQ. The living room keeps cozy with a gas fireplace, and includes a great audio/visual set-up with satellite TV/DVD and music/CD/MP3 system.

The bedroom has a queen bed, and the adjoining bathroom sports a claw-foot tub with hand-held shower.

Upstairs you first come to the office, graciously appointed with a work desk, a comfy futon for sitting or sleeping (makes into a queen bed).

Next is the master suite; more like a retreat room, really. There is a sitting area, gas fireplace, television, queen bed, and a gorgeous bathroom.

For outdoor fun there is a large hot tub on the patio off the dining area.

And Pilar is just steps away from one of the most dramatic walking trails ANYwhere! The bluff trail at Sea Ranch leads north in a few minutes to Gualala Point Park. The northern end of the bluff trail is a very large sandy beach which has the powerful Pacific on one side, and the usually tranquil Gualala River on the other other. At almost any time of day you can enjoy many kinds of birds along the trail and the shorelines. If you’re sharp-eyed, you may catch a glimpse of a river otter, or maybe a migrating whale will spout and show off! Deer and rabbits forage nonchalantly in the Park meadows and woods, and throughout the Sea Ranch Golf Links which meander along the north edge of The Ranch. Rounding out the local wildlife might be raccoons, skunks, foxes, and many birds of prey. Call soon to reserve your time in this amazing place.

**Allergy Notice: Owner has a cat in the house occasionally.**

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Goldenwood offers exceptional ambience in a lovely park-like setting. The proximity to hiking trails and the river beach are great extras! Goldenwood is just a short drive from the Moonraker Recreation Center (tennis, pool, saunas, showers), The Sea Ranch Lodge for dining or cocktails, and several excellent beaches.

The upper floor is the main living area. The living room is gorgeous, with comfy seating, a large stone fireplace, and picture windows.

Enjoy the spacious open kitchen with great forest views.
The middle level holds two bedrooms and two baths. The guest bedroom has two twins. There is a bath with stall shower in the hall.

The master bedroom has a king bed, full bath and intimate deck with a bistro table for two.

The downstairs den is where you hang out to watch TV or that classic old movie on video. There’s a sofa and small desk. Throughout “Goldenwood” you’ll be delighted by the boldly colorful artwork, amazing array of literature and the warm sense of “home.”

“Goldenwood” is just minutes from the Moonraker Recreation Center with its outdoor heated pool, tennis court and saunas. And of course, guests of “Goldenwood” have full access to all of the Sea Ranch trails, rec centers and beaches.

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