This spectacular ocean front home unites luxury with the opportunity to experience the rugged coastline firsthand.  Enjoy access to bluff top trails, nearby beaches and extreme privacy.  Through Coasting Home, you’ll stay where companies come to shoot their catalogs (Ralph Lauren, Coldwater Creek), where you’ll be sure to enjoy every special appointment and the love and care put into this fantastic retreat.

This exterior shot from the beach below shows the beauty of the custom construction.  Dune Drift Lodge is a special place. Here you can enjoy reading in one of the oversized couches in front of the stone fireplace, cooking a family meal in the large gourmet kitchen, riding bikes and hiking nearby trails, exploring the tidepools just steps from your door, unwinding in the private hot tub, playing touch football or bocce on the large front lawn, relaxing on the large outdoor deck, observing the many seals that live in the Tidepool Beach rookery just below the house, and spying the occasional gray whale.

We know you’ll remember your time here, along with your family and friends.  From the lodge-like interior to the commanding vistas of the Pacific, Dune Drift Lodge is the place to come home for your vacation.  But don’t take our word for it…come and see for yourself!

Among everything listed above you’ll also enjoy:

• extreme privacy (no bluff trail between the house and the ocean and the house is bordered by hedgerows)
• One-Eyed Jack’s Playground just a two-minute walk away

Magnificent interior:

• large master bedroom with sitting area, fireplace and private balcony
• master bath with Jacuzzi tub and two-person shower with ocean views
• free wireless internet
• unlimited long-distance
• Dish Network TV in the den and master bedroom
• 50″ plasma HDTV in the den
• stereo with iPod dock (in the master bedroom as well)
• fine art photography throughout
• gourmet kitchen with butcher-block island
• two dishwashers
• Thermador cooktop
• Dacor wall ovens
• plaster walls
• custom ironwork
• custom lighting throughout
• reclaimed heartpine floors
• enormous reclaimed ceiling beams

View the Gallery for more photos!

Two Nights: $2345	Taxes, linens, firewood and cleaning ALWAYS included. Refundable security deposit required
One Week: $6395	Additional fees include: $30 reservation fee Please deduct $20 from the stated prices if you choose to pay in advance by check.

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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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This wonderful covered bridge separates the home from the rest of the world, and invites you to leave it all behind!

A uniquely custom-designed Sea Ranch masterpiece.

Architect: William Turnbull, Jr.

Built by: Matt Sylvia

Rural elements blend beautifully with innovative styles and features.

The ocean view from this hillside location is really pretty.

And, you’ll enjoy the eye-catching design throughout the interior of the home, as well.

The master bathroom is extra-ordinary! Besides the glass and slate double shower, you can luxuriate in the sauna, soak in the large hot tub on the deck, and enjoy spacious dressing and vanity areas.

Main floor offers living room with fireplace, satellite TV, stereo; dining area; kitchen; bathroom with shower; den/bedroom with queen sofa-bed; and upper deck.

Lower floor offers two bedrooms with queen beds, and a full bath plus the tremendous master suite with a king bed, double shower and sauna.

The hot tub is on the lower deck off the master bedroom and gardens.

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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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