Cypress Meadow - Oceanfront Sea Ranch home with fireplace & courtyard on the meadow

From the living room to the deck, the Pacific is always in view at this coastal home. A warm fire and ocean views anchor cozy evenings in. Step outside to a deck overlooking the ocean. Room for 6 in this 3-bedroom home. Just a 10-minute walk to the heated community pool. Trails, tidepools, and two heated community pools -- all within reach. Sea stacks and tide pools frame the coastline, with harbor seals often sunning on the rocks below.

Streamlined and elegant in its design, this three-bedroom property epitomizes the classic Sea Ranch experience. Offering a main house with a view of the ocean, a sheltered outdoor courtyard, and additional sleeping quarters just across the breezeway, this home will fully immerse you in the beauty of the Northern California Coast.

Enter by way of the courtyard into the main portion of the home, adorned with richly hued natural wood and a wall of picture windows that frame the ocean, the meadow, and the neighboring cypress. To one side of the great room are an airy, modern kitchen and a large dining room table, both with views of the ocean. To the other are a sitting area warmed by a gas fireplace, a streaming-capable flatscreen TV, and a bistro table that's ideal for board games and puzzles in the afternoons. There's even a day bed behind the fireplace where you can read while keeping one eye open for whale spouts on the horizon.

Come home from a walk on the oceanfront Bluff Trail to unwind in the outdoor courtyard, where you can savor the rest of your morning coffee or get the gas grill going for lunch in the ocean air. The rest of the day can be reserved for the outdoor pool, tennis court, and saunas at the nearby Moonraker Recreation Center.

At night, you'll find one ocean view bedroom and an adjacent full bathroom in the main part of the house. The other two bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and the laundry room await just across the courtyard in their own part of the house.

OUTDOOR LIVING
Step outside to the deck -- your front-row seat for Pacific sunsets and, in season, migrating gray whales. Fire up the gas grill and enjoy a barbecue with the sounds of nature as your dinner music.

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

PROPERTY AMENITIES
-- 3 bedrooms, 2 bath
-- Wood-burning 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

You will have full access to the entire home and all its amenities during your stay. 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.

Welcome to The Sea Ranch -- ten miles of rugged Sonoma coastline where modern architecture and wild nature exist in harmony. Nearby highlights include community heated pool and hot tub (South) (10-minute walk), Pebble Beach access trail (14-minute walk), Black Point headland trails (2-minute drive). Between the coastal trails, tidepools, heated pools, and The Sea Ranch Lodge's restaurant, you could fill a week without leaving the community. Gualala is a quick 10-minute drive south for groceries, dining, and fuel. For a scenic outing, Jenner and Bodega Bay are further down Highway 1.

Sea Ranch is about 2.5 hours north of San Francisco -- take Highway 101 to Highway 1 for one of California's most scenic coastal drives. The nearest airport is Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, roughly 90 minutes east. A car is the way to go for exploring the area.

The second and third bedrooms and the second full bathroom are across the courtyard from the main part of the house

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.

You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.