Otter's Rest - Gualala blufftop cottage with fireplace & grill, dogs welcome

This, dog-friendly home right on the Pacific Ocean has the charm and views that you look for when vacationing on the Northern California Coast! Enjoy a striking back deck with a gas grill on sunny summer days, a wood-burning fireplace and a Roku Smart TV on chilly coastal evenings, and unforgettable oceanfront vistas from an incredible bluff-top property. This oceanfront home is located in the heart of Gualala, offering guests easy access to every necessity in this small, charming town. A variety of restaurants, markets, and art galleries await less than a mile south, and Gualala Point Regional Park (which includes the Bluff Top Trail, the Salal Trail, and excellent whale watching at Gualala Point) and the Sea Ranch Golf Links are only two miles North. If you find yourself craving indoor activity, the Gualala Arts Center is only one mile away. KITCHEN & DINING Craft your favorite meals in the fully equipped kitchen, complete with a dishwasher, making cleanup a breeze. With seating for your group, mealtimes become part of the experience. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Choose from the master bedroom, a loft bedroom, or a detached room with a futon. Altogether, the home comfortably sleeps 6. PROPERTY AMENITIES -- 1 bedroom, 2 bath -- Wood-burning fireplace -- Dog-friendly (1 dog up to 50 lbs.) Prefer to book direct? This home is also available at searanchsonoma.com/homes/otters-rest.

Step inside and settle in -- every room and amenity in this home is yours for your stay. 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.

Your Gualala home base puts you steps from local restaurants, the Gualala Arts Center, and grocery shopping. Explore stunning beaches at Gualala Point Regional Park Gualala Point Regional Park is a short drive south. Cooks Beach and Anchor Bay Beach are a short drive north.

From San Francisco, the drive is about 2.5 hours via Highway 101 to Highway 1. Fly into Santa Rosa's Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 90 minutes east, and drive the coast from there. Having a car opens up the entire Mendonoma Coast.

Cell and WiFi services are very inconsistent in this area. This home is right on an ocean bluff; please always supervise your children and your dog. Best for guests aged 18 and up due to the proximity of the bluffs. Good to know: this home is in a neighborhood that is prone to seasonal visits from ants. We always try to be as proactive as possible when dealing with this issue. December through April is whale season. You may spot gray whales breaching right from the bluff trail nearby. April through June brings stunning wildflower displays along the bluffs and throughout Gualala Point Regional Park. The warmest months run June to September. Coastal fog is common early in the day but gives way to sunshine by afternoon.

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