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Outdoor spa tub
Pool
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms150.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Albatross House | Ocean View | Hot Tub

Summary:
Enjoy the coastal lifestyle at Albatross House.

The Space:
Up to 6 guests can enjoy this 2 bedroom + loft home. This cozy Sea Ranch vacation home features a partial ocean view and a private hot tub. Guests will find themselves in a prime location less than 2 miles away from Stengel Beach.

TOT Certificate # 3732N

The Ohlson Recreation Center is only a 2-minute walk away, with beach access - complete with a large outdoor heated pool, saunas, 3 tennis courts, half-court basketball, and a volleyball court.

Vacationers will enter into the living room which is furnished with newly installed carpeting, comfortable seating options placed around a wood stove fireplace, and a flat-screen Smart TV. A DVD player and WIFI are also provided for your entertainment.

Adjacent to the living room is a well-equipped kitchen. The kitchen has all the appliances needed to aide a chef in whipping up delicious meals. Guests can dine at the built-in breakfast bar with seating for 2, or gather at the dining room table with seating for 6.

Take advantage of the breathtaking scenery of the Sea Ranch by spending time on the deck. The deck is equipped with a gas BBQ alongside outdoor patio tables. This area is perfect for grilling up a meal or sipping on your favorite glass of wine while watching the distant blue ocean. Further on the deck is a secluded hot tub great for unwinding. After a dip in the hot tub, a washer and dryer are assembled inside for any wet swimsuits.

The master bedroom is prepared with a California King bed, Smart TV, DVD player, and has an attached bathroom. This master bathroom has dual sinks and a walk-in shower. The second bedroom also has a Queen bed and Smart TV. A guest bathroom is available with a spacious vanity and shower/tub combo. Upstairs, a bonus bedroom loft room holds 2 trundle Twin beds (which can be made up into a King bed or left as 2 individual Twins), Smart TV, and a private half bathroom.

Sea Ranch is a planned community with over 3000 acres featuring: The Historic Sea Ranch Chapel, The Sea Ranch lodge (restaurant and shopping), a 50-mile trail system with 6 public beach access points, 18-hole golf course (open to the public), dog park, and 3 recreation centers with outdoor pools, locker rooms, half-basketball court, and tennis courts (amenities vary with each center) for guest use. RV's, trailers, or mobile homes are strictly not allowed.

The Sea Ranch facility reservations for pool, tennis and golf are available on the Sea Ranch Association website. The trails and beaches are open.

Other Things to Note:
This home is not pet friendly. If there is found evidence of an animal presence during your stay or post check-out, you will be charged additional cleaning fees.

This home will be stocked with a starter set of consumables such as soaps and paper products. Guests are advised to either bring or purchase additional after arrival.

This house is heated by a forced air furnace to all rooms in the house. The wood stove is just for backup heat.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1616 sq ft (150.1 sq m)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sea Ranch, California

What's nearby

  • Pebble Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sea Ranch Golf Links - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Black Point Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Shell Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Walk On Beach - 12 min drive - 7.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewarts Point Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Trinks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Dining Room - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Albatross House | Ocean View | Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Albatross House | Ocean View | Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Albatross House | Ocean View | Hot Tub located?

Located in the heart of Sea Ranch, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Stengel Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Pebble Beach and Galleons Point. Black Point Beach and Shell Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Albatross House | Ocean View | Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carol h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter retreat
Property is nice and clean. Close to hiking trails. Great hot tub.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea Ranch getaway
We come every summer to visit with friends who spend the summer in Sea Ranch. The property was perfectly located w beach and pool nearby. The hot tub was nice and we enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyrus H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as expected
Our family of four was perfect for this house. It was clean, had a great view, the sky at night was mesmerizing. So many trails, beaches, pools/spas to choose from. The town of Gualala is magical. Wish we stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

JoAnn D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This house needs attention.mblinds falling apart, inadequate equipment for fixing/serving meals.
Place felt neglected, dirty blankets, few amenities…1 role of paper towels, broken kitchen equipment, no kindling for the fire,torn furniture, only 3 beds, daughter had to sleep on sofa, deck has rusty old propane tank, and r The leak in the roof flooded the kitchen. For what you charge, shameful. I’ve come tomSea Ranch over 30myesrs, never had such a neglected home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

airen f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Another lovely weekend in Sea Ranch. Beds were comfortable and lots of space in the kitchen. Hot tub was great. Really close to main trail to Bluff trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Isaac T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Sea Ranch
Architecturally unique development. Great way to experience the coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne D., Rocklin, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape from the heat
My husband and I stayed at the Albatross house for 5 days and thoroughly enjoyed every amenity the house offered. First, the house is located on the ocean side of State Route 1 where there are many walking trails for a morning walk. Secondly, the house is fully equipped; the kitchen is well stocked for those of you who prefer to eat dinner in while on vacation. Every morning, we enjoy our morning coffee on the patio and be spied upon by deer, sometimes mom and baby or other times, a group of bucks. Third, if you are a golfer, there are many courses…The Sea Ranch Links Course, Little River Golf (about an hour drive north) and Northwoods Golf Course down by Guerneville. Mendocino is just north of Little River; the quiet town is a perfect way to wander through art shops, boutiques, go wine tasting and have lunch. Also Point Arena, a former lighthouse, is also nearby. If you are not familiar with Highway 1, please note the road is winding, but the views are spectacular. Lastly, the hot tub is a splendid perk, a wonderful way to relax after a day of golf or sightseeing. We will certainly return to the Albatross house, especially to escape the valley heat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Sea Ranch House in Great Location
The house is perfect for a small family. We loved being able to walk to the rec center and to the headlands trail. The only downside was the house didn't have some basic cleaning supplies, such as all-purpose spray cleaner or extra dishwasher detergent. (We got one pod for the dishwasher for a 4 night stay.)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great! We all enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.
Easy to book just didn’t realize that the key was in town and not at the property. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Tanja D., Corralitos/CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location…..but
The location of the house and the openness of the living space was great. You are next to walking path which is very convenient and we used it every day, even in the rain. We came from Bay Area and had to drive an extra 9 miles into town to retrieve the key and then back. This seemed a bit odd in this day and age where a lock box and code could avoid that inconvenience. For people driving that long windy road, 18 extra miles can be an added pain. No one wants to start their trip home adding 18 unnecessary miles on a windy road. The kitchen was very sparse and offered the bare essentials. Since we prepared all our meals in, this became apparent right away. The wood was not covered so we were not able to use it in the wood burning stove since we arrived in the rain. There was a leak in the roof that puddled on the dining table. Maintenance came and caulked the outside in the middle of the downpour. That was impressive but unfortunately it continued to leak. There was also a wet spot in the floor by the slider that grew as the rain increased. It appears there are some issues of water wicking under the floor. We all resorted to wearing shoes in the house to avoid it. I believe it could use attention. The hot tub was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Theresa B., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a pet-friendly stay
We had plenty of room and loved being well positioned for beach access, viewing the seals, and great walking paths. The hot tub was especially nice and private.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Joan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay in Albatross House
My husband and I stayed at Albatross House for ten days and enjoyed the location and layout of this vacation home. However, we noticed that the steamer for cooking vegetables was broken, the toaster did not operate properly, and there was not enough light in the bedroom. This home needs some work.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ana B.

Reconnecting at Sea Ranch
We were looking for a place to reconnect with the family that has been distanced for over an year. Sea Ranch is a great place for that. The house accommodated the five of us comfortably and the house seemed to have been cleaned before we got at the place. It is not convenient however, to have to go to Gualala to get the keys of the house, so I suggest that you place a box with a code at the property so we don't have to do the additional driving back and forth for just a key. There were no directions if the house would have sheets and towels and the agency never responded to our inquiring about it. I packet all of those and in the end we didn't need it because the house has these available for renters. So I suggest that you update the website with this type of info. We were prepared to do a barbecue with the food that we took with u, but the gas grill had not been maintained, and not only was very dirty, the gas was empty. I contacted the agency but because we only noticed it in the afternoon, I ended up having to cook everything at the oven. Another issue was with the fire place, it had a lot of logs to be used, and the house has instructions for using the fire place, but there were no matches. There were already comments about this from previous people renting the house but it remained not provided. The Sea Ranch condominium has a swimming pool and tennis courts but due to covid only the people that lives in there, were authorized to use these facilities. That was a little estrange. My daughters wanted to play tennis but because of these Covid regulations on the condominium, they didn't allow them to use the courts. There were simply nobody at the courts and they not only were full vaccinated, it made us wonder to who they would be actually passing covid to? We had passes to use the facilities with us that the agency provided with the package, and using a open court goes with the level of openness of the County, but they remained unacessible to them. Anyway, we had fun to be together and at Sea Ranch, which is a beautiful place. Not sure if I would go back though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Our little family just needed a weekend away and this home was perfect. The hot tub was great and the highlight for our kids! The adults love the peaceful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Ellie M., San Rafael, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Poorly prepared for renters
House is very old, shabby and missing many items including any hangars, matches for fireplace, no central heating, badly rusted outdoor furniture, outdoor garbage not secured, poorly placement of living room furniture, stove and microwave controls broken. Management company in LA and no local team available and completely non-responsive. We would never recommend this poorly maintained property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea Ranch
Our family of five fit into this house well. We noticed a few stains on the couch which we notified the rental company about and they said they would take care of it. Otherwise the house was a great location near beaches and right on the walking path. There is a wooden picnic table in deck area that we enjoyed a card game or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tae-Wol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home to explore the sea ranch
Clean, beautiful views , wonderful activities and everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful location
lovely weather, peaceful, convenient to trails and the beach. quiet, pet friendly accommodation.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

MIchael W., walnut Creek Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
a nice cottage by the sea.. very quiet
We came to sea ranch for the sea and the air (avoiding the hot and smoky bay area). The area was a great tonic. A nice cottage with most everything that we needed, a little dated. TH owners could provide a better guide to the electronics.. tough to navigate 4 remotes for each TV. But they had fast internet and streaming and that was nice some issues. the local town Gualala, is largely shut down especially during the week. A few shops are open, and the restaurants offer few on site dining options, mostly take out... too cold to sit outside. Another issue was that VRBO guests cannot use the pools at the rec centers, only residents can. This should be communicated to future guests
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Caryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice , clean home
This place is very basic , no frills. It was clean and well located. Easy walk to beaches etc....
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Trip with Kids
Perfect family home in a beautiful location. Lovely little beach in walking distance (2 minutes). Main Sea Ranch trail is directly behind the house and met many walkers while relaxing on the deck. Hot tub is private and house had everything a family needs in a beach house; extra linens, barstools, sand toys, BBQ, fireplace, games, puzzles. Perfect family beach house!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Barbara R., Albany, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Found this property at short notice for a stay over the Christmas holiday. Wonderful location right on the bluff trail, with long walks possible out the door. Furniture and fittings are dated, and could do with upgrading. Towels very nice, sheets not so much - they were old and worn. Two full bathrooms on the main floor and another in the loft was nice. Kitchen fairly well equipped but many of the pots have seen better days. Loved the hot tub under the stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019