Meyer Getaway - Forested home with private hot tub near Black Point

Watch pelicans glide over the waves from the comfort of your living room. Soak in the hot tub as the sun dips below the Pacific. A warm fire and ocean views anchor cozy evenings in. Room for 6 in this 3-bedroom home. Sea Ranch community pools, tennis courts, and the Lodge are nearby. Architecture, nature, and the Pacific -- Sea Ranch has it all. Watch the fog roll in from the deck as the coastline disappears and reappears like magic.

Cross a wooden bridge over your own private creek, open a gate that leads through a lush and slightly wild garden, and step into this spacious and sunny Sea Ranch home. On the ocean side, a fabulous deck offers striking views. On the eastern side, the grassy fenced-in courtyard provides a great place for small children to play.

An eight-minute walk takes you to The Sea Ranch Lodge where you can buy a newspaper or have a drink or a meal. The Moonraker Recreation Center, also an 8-minute walk in the other direction, has tennis courts, a pool and a sauna. Black Point Beach, the largest beach at Sea Ranch, is an easy stroll. Miles of hiking trails along the bluff and up into the forest are just a step outside the door.

Secluded among trees but just a few minutes walk from Black Point Beach, The Sea Ranch Lodge, and the Moonraker Recreation Center, this well furnished home has everything you need to relax and enjoy your stay. Includes satellite television, DVD and VCR, CD/MP3/iPod player, Weber BBQ, and a washer/dryer. Also a hot tub on the deck in the private courtyard, a den area with TV, a well-equipped kitchen with gas stove, separate living room and dining room areas and hardwood floors.

This home features three bedrooms: a king, a queen, and a twin room with two beds in separate alcoves and a work desk. All six guests can find a private space in this house. Although recently remodeled, this home is one of the oldest on The Sea Ranch and has many historic features such as old wormwood walls, a driftwood door, and a stone fireplace made of local rocks. It is located in prestigious older Unit One where homes have larger lots and plenty of trees and undeveloped common land between them. Fox, deer and other wildlife are frequent visitors.

So bring that book you've been meaning to get to or just relax in the secluded garden. Make the Meyer home your Sea Ranch getaway.

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

PROPERTY AMENITIES
-- 3 bedrooms, 2 bath
-- Private hot tub
-- 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

Step inside and settle in -- every room and amenity in this home is yours for your stay. The private hot tub is available around the clock -- no reservation needed. 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 is located in The Sea Ranch on the Sonoma Coast, a masterfully planned community known for its dramatic coastline, meadows, and forest trails. Nearby highlights include community heated pool and hot tub (South) (3-minute drive), Pebble Beach access trail (3-minute drive), Black Point headland trails (4-minute drive). Explore over Sea Ranch's 50 miles of trails, discover tidepools at low tide, swim in heated community pools, and end the day with dinner at The Sea Ranch Lodge. For provisions, Gualala (10 minutes south) has grocery stores, restaurants, and a gas station. Jenner and Bodega Bay are scenic drives south.

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.

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.

Keep your eyes on the horizon from December to April -- gray whales migrate just offshore, and this property has a front-row seat. Visit in spring and the meadows explode with wildflowers. April through June is peak bloom season along the Sonoma Coast. The warmest months are June through September. Expect coastal fog most mornings that gives way to sunny afternoons.

Cell service can be spotty along the coast. The home has WiFi for staying connected.

Permit number: LIC25-0315

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