Toto House - Ocean-view Sea Ranch home near the Bluff Trail

Toto House, a classic family-friendly Sea Ranch home, lets you vacation in style with panoramic ocean, meadow, and sky views and beach access a short walk away. The well-appointed gourmet kitchen and large dining area are great for feeding a large group while the woodstove and private deck offer comfort in any weather. Designed by Steve Brodie, AIA, and named after an indigenous word for owl, this home and its backyard meadow are visited by wildlife including birds, deer, foxes, and more. This house sits on a quiet cul-de-sac adjacent to one of the famed hedgerows and near the scenic Bluff Trail, which offers views of the ocean and access points down to the sandy beach. Salal Creek Cove is about a five-minute walk away, Walk On Beach and Shell Beach are about 10 minutes away by bicycle, and Gualala Point Park is about 20 minutes on foot. A five-minute drive will bring you to groceries, art galleries, and restaurants in Gualala. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Spread out across 3 bedrooms -- the master features a king bed for a truly restful night. Additional sleeping includes 1 queen bed, 1 double bed, 1 twin bed, 1 bunk bed. Altogether, the home comfortably sleeps 6. PROPERTY AMENITIES -- 3 bedrooms, 2 bath 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

The entire home is yours to enjoy -- make yourself at home from the moment you arrive. 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.

Shared pools and tennis courts at three rec centers provide more opportunities for fun, and golf is also available on-site at the Sea Ranch Golf Links. 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.

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.

Full kitchen (with dishwasher and commercial Wolf range with extra-large oven) 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 info: LIC25-0282