Stoney House - Blufftop home with private hot tub & ocean views, dogs welcome

Step onto your deck to unbroken ocean views stretching to the horizon. Soak in the hot tub as the sun dips below the Pacific. Bring your pup -- dogs love the bluff trails here. Room for 6 in this 3-bedroom home. Sea Ranch community pools, tennis courts, and the Lodge are nearby. Miles of bluff-top trails and hidden beaches are yours to explore. The rugged Sonoma coastline unfolds from the deck -- raw, dramatic, and endlessly watchable.

Escape away to the Northern California Coast for a relaxing vacation with family or friends, and stay at this dog-friendly, private oasis boasting panoramic views, and a private hot tub. This three-bedroom home sits atop the ocean bluff, providing great front row views and nearby beach access. This Sea Ranch home is in an ideal setting for a fun-filled vacation of exploring tide pools, hiking along the bluff, and capturing breathtaking sunsets as you settle down for the evening. This three-level home is cozy and inviting, with tall ceiling, and large picture windows throughout the main living area, offering impressive ocean views. Upstairs in the living room, there is a comfy seating, stocked bookshelves, and an electric fireplace creating an ideal environment for group entertaining. The contemporary kitchen was renovated with modern features, while maintaining the home's original rustic appeal and classic Sea Ranch style. This space is sure to be a chef's joy, and includes a coffeemaker, dishwasher, microwave, and breakfast bar with additional seating. On the first level, downstairs, you'll find all of the bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king bed and its own private door to the secluded hot tub. Two additional bedrooms each include queen beds. With three bedrooms, and two-and-a-half bathrooms, guests will rest comfortably and can easily manage their day and night routines. A washer/dryer is available for added convenience, and guests will have access to satellite cable TV, and a DVD player, so family movie nights are encouraged. Up to two family dogs are welcome as well. Adirondack chairs are strategically placed outside - watch the sun rise as you drink your morning coffee, or sit and watch for sea life peering out of the ocean waves. Sea Ranch offers three rec centers with tennis courts, and saunas. Guests staying at this rental will have access to all the trails and beaches that Sea Ranch offers. Golf is nearby at Sea Ranch Golf Links. The Gualala River is nearby and vacationers can purchase rentals for kayaking, canoeing, and more. The Sea Ranch and its surrounding communities have a variety of small and unique shops, eateries (Trinks Cafe is a local favorite!), and art galleries to explore. For wine tasting, Annapolis Winery is open daily and under 10 miles from your door. Guests can plan a fun-packed adventure, a restful retreat, or fuse the two for a memorable Northern California Coast experience with friends and family. This Sea Ranch vacation home truly offers something for everyone. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Choose from 3 bedrooms, with king bed, queen beds. Altogether, the home comfortably sleeps 6. PROPERTY AMENITIES -- 3 bedrooms, 2 bath + 1 half bath -- Private hot tub -- Gas fireplace -- Dog friendly (up to 2) 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 2 dogs -- 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 and hot tub (South) (5-minute drive), Pebble Beach access trail (5-minute drive), Black Point headland trails (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.

If you need to work on the go - this home offers WiFi. *For safety, This home is best suited for guests aged 12 and up. 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. Up to 2 dogs are welcome. Please keep dogs on leash on trails and clean up after them.

Permit number: LIC25-0322