Madrone Cottage - Sea Ranch cottage with private hot tub in the redwoods, dogs welcome

Worlds away from your day-to-day, this tranquil home presents a minimalist retreat at the fabled Sea Ranch. This idyllic community provides lap pools, tennis/pickleball courts, playgrounds, and over 50 miles of scenic hiking trails. The Sea Ranch Chapel, a unique (and non-denominational) work of art. Designed by Fiona O’Neill, this stylish cottage is fully equipped for your stay. Moveable shoji paper walls create a flexible and calming interior, and large picture windows provide peaceful views of the trees and meadow. Whip up trail snacks or delicious dishes in the kitchen, configured with a fridge, stove, oven, microwave, and coffee maker. Cozy up by the wood-burning stove after long walks on the beach, or unwind outside with a view of the stars. OUTDOOR LIVING Step outside to the deck, where the fresh coastal air and natural beauty of Sea Ranch surround you. End the day in the private hot tub under a canopy of stars and the quiet of the coast. Fire up the gas grill and enjoy a barbecue with the sounds of nature as your dinner music. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Choose from 1 bedroom. Altogether, the home comfortably sleeps 2. PROPERTY AMENITIES -- 1 bedroom, 1 bath -- Private hot tub -- Dog friendly (up to 1) 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. The private hot tub is available around the clock -- no reservation needed. This home welcomes up to 1 dog -- the yard and nearby trails are ready for your pup. 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.

Perched along the Sonoma Coast, The Sea Ranch is a nature lover's paradise -- think tidepools, wildflower meadows, and redwood groves at your doorstep. Nearby highlights include community heated pool (North) (a short 5-minute walk), Shell Beach tidepools (6-minute drive), The Sea Ranch Lodge restaurant, lounge and café (6-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. For provisions, Gualala (10 minutes south) has grocery stores, restaurants, and a gas station. Jenner and Bodega Bay are scenic drives south.

The drive from San Francisco is approximately 2.5 hours via Highway 101 to Highway 1. Fly into Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, about 1.5 hours east, and rent a car. The Highway 1 drive along the coast is spectacular and worth building into your travel day.

The family dog is welcome (one dog max) This home does not have air-conditioning 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. 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 info: LIC25-0091