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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10237.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Grateful Getaway | Fireplace and Scenic Views

Summary:
Grateful Getaway is a classic Sea Ranch vacation home featuring gorgeous views of the surrounding meadow and a partial ocean view.

The Space:
Visitors will find themselves ideally located close to Shell Beach. 2 outdoor parking spaces will be available to ensure a spot for your vehicle.

Enter into two living room areas. This space is brightened by large windows creating natural lighting and a scenic view. The main living room is furnished with a sectional couch placed around a fireplace. This sets a cozy ambiance while you curl up with a good book. The second, adjacent living space has shelving with games and books. Direct TV service and high-speed fiberoptic WiFi are also provided for family entertainment. A futon resides against the wall and can additionally be pulled out as additional bedding. A washer and dryer are handily near the kitchen for longer stays or swimsuits.

There are updated appliances and a generous amount of counter space for a chef in the kitchen. Guests are encouraged to keep a conversation going with the chef in the kitchen by taking one of the two seats at the built-in breakfast bar. Alongside this dining space, the dining table is steps away with seating for 8. When dinner is ready to be served, call everyone over to eat a homemade meal together.

Fire up the gas BBQ to grill something tasty. Patio furniture and a table are arranged for you to dine, drink, and unwind outside. Be sure to sit out here during the golden hour and watch a mesmerizing sunset disappear behind the horizon.

The master bedroom has a King-size bed, recessed lighting, a large walk-in closet with built-ins, skylight, and an attached bathroom. The master bathroom features a dual vanity and step-in tile shower with skylight. The first guest bedroom has a Queen-size bed and showcases an ocean view. There is a shared guest bathroom with a tiled shower and tub. Upstairs, accessed by a circular stairwell, is comprised of two lofted sleeping areas. Please note these areas have half-wall openings to the living room below. The first area has two twin beds, and the second area has a Queen-size bed.

The 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, 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.

TOT Cert# 2851N

Other Things to Note:
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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

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
  • In a rural location

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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2561 sq ft (237.9 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 and a first aid kit
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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Black Door Mexican Cuisine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trinks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dining Room - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Grateful Getaway | Fireplace and Scenic Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Grateful Getaway | Fireplace and Scenic Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Grateful Getaway | Fireplace and Scenic Views located?

Located in the heart of Sea Ranch, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Shell Beach and Sea Ranch Chapel. Tide Pool Beach and Seal Rookery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Grateful Getaway | Fireplace and Scenic Views Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for groups
the house was bright and airy, and sleeps many with still feeling like there is privacy. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

ellen g., Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, house was fine but needed some attention.
House was fine and housed our family comfortably. Standard "rental" furniture which needs some upgrading as well as some of the rooms needed painting or sheet rock repairs. Heat in master bedroom did not work well. The master bedroom got uncomfortably hot in comparison to the rest of the house and could only be adjusted by opening and closing the windows. Also, the house is advertised on different social media sites as both accommodating 7 and 10 people-so which is it?
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan & Shelley S., Forestville, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay
Great location! The house provided plenty of indoor and outdoor space for our family of 10, ranging in age from 1 to 71. We did have to do some quick baby-proofing due to all of the breakables at eye-level. The main kitchen light wasn't working and was too high for us to check the bulb. Some working nightlights would have been helpful for the little ones. Too late check-in and too-early check-out and soooo many (often conflicting) rules. Overall, though, a very nice family weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
House was very nice with only a 15 minute walk to the beach, private with beautiful scenery. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

John D., West Sacramento USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for kids
Not recommended for older adults who need to rise in the night to use the restroom. The master is palatial, bedroom 2 is average-sized, and the loft rooms are tiny, not very private, and the bathroom- shared amongst all 3 of the smaller bedrooms- is a perilous trip down metal spiral stairs. The sink taps need repair or replacement, the fireplace isn’t working, the wooden lawn chairs featured as the cover of the listing were not in evidence, and it’s an 8-minute walk to the trail head leading down to the ocean which is another 8-10 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Betsy and Mike F., Mountain View, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea Ranch vacation house
Overall a good experience. The house is spacious and in good condition. Note that the two upstairs bedrooms are lofts without doors that close so not a lot of privacy. No beach towels but the kitchen had lots of equipment for cooking. There is a table and chairs on the front deck but no umbrella for shade. Check in involved going to the management company’s office in Gualala to pick up the key (and drop it off again at check-out) - seems very unnecessary as the key could have been left in the lockbox next to the front door. Not related to the house, per se, but the restaurant options in Sea Ranch/Gualala are extremely limited and overall, not that great. The high point was Two Fish Bakery in Stewart’s Point - delicious bread, baked goods and sandwiches.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful and pleasant
A very well equipped home: multiple types of coffee makers, crockpot, tons of glassware and dishes, even a couple sizes of wetsuits! Was surprised there were no beach chairs though—those would have been very nice to have. All the beds were very comfortable and the towels and linens were plentiful. The Sea Ranch community is beautiful and serene. Gorgeous coastal landscape with so much wildlife and the walking/hiking trails are everywhere. Easy access to the beach but if you’re going for a “beach day” you’ll need to drive if you have gear to carry. As a matter of fact, this was a very car-centric trip. Lots of driving to get to the community pool, get into the nearest town for groceries, etc. If you have room, try to get groceries in Santa Rosa, Petaluma (depending on where you’re coming from) because prices are understandably sky high in Gualala and if you can stock up before you arrive then less driving back and forth into town. The community pool/tennis courts were great! Never too crowded and the multiple saunas were a real treat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time At Sea Ranch
Check In was simple, the property was clean and comfortable. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

John H.

Nice house, but has not been maintained
Our family stays in Sea Ranch at least once a year, usually in different houses. This was a late booking so there wasn’t that much available. It’s a nice house and interesting design inside. The main problem was that the place hadn’t been well maintained, both short and long term. Some of the furniture was a bit smelly, as if it had been used heavily for 10+ years without being cleaned. When we arrived two main lights in the living room were not working. One was out and one was blinking on and off every minute or so. I tried tightening them up, but no luck. The screen door outside fell off the rails when I opened it and I couldn’t get it back on. We called the phone number and because it was Friday evening , there was no one available. I emailed for help and never got a reply to this day. The next day I went and bought some bulbs and fixed the lights. They worked fine with new bulbs. These were hanging lights so high up. My whole extended family loves going to Sea Ranch. We still had a lovely time, but part of the fun is staying in really neat houses. This was a bit of a disappointment. It’s not the house, it’s the management company, which we will not be using again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is stunning
A perfect spot for a weekend getaway with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margarita Franchesca P., bellingham, wa

We loved this house!
Five women stayed in this house for a long weekend. We very much enjoyed the internal space of this Sea Ranch home as well as the out the door trails to the sea. The kitchen was roomy, there is plenty of storage space, and the decor is ocean themed and not overdone. The house was very clean. There were flocks of birds visible each morning right out the kitchen and dining windows. We also saw a large flock of quail in the yard and several deer around the grounds. You can purchase all your groceries up the road in Gualala. If the trails and beaches on the Sea Ranch stretch aren't enough for you, Salt Point State Park is just down the road and the Gualala River State (?) Park is just north. Fantastic place, wish we could go there once a quarter!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Great getaway with Grandkids
Perfect home for family. Relatively close to playground and ocean. Kids loved the seals and searching through the tide pools. House was great- just wish there was one more bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C., Geyserville

Beautiful
Beautiful seclusion and very comfortable home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Beautiful home
We loved this home. Great for a large family to eat together. Very clean and beautiful with a large yard for the kids to play.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Hakim G.

property is fine
property is fine. Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Van D., Rancho Cordova

Nice stay
Had a positive experience staying at this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megan Y.

Beautiful space
Great home in the middle of sea ranch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlene H.

Ocean Wonderland
Very comfortable, lovely home. Plenty of room for everyone & more. Kitchen had all items you might need to make meals. We spent 2 nights here & it was a beautiful property. Plenty of beds to accommodate many people, plus extra roll away beds if needed. Sea Ranch is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the ocean and surrounding areas. You won’t be disappointed in this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Very beautiful and private property.
We were very comfortable here. We would definitely return. The fridge should probably be wiped out on the inside and there was one rag on the floor the housekeeper probably dropped while cleaning. No real complaints here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

sam o.

Disappointing
The property was dirty - dog hairs, mouse droppings, dead woodlice, even a piece of glass on the floor. Maybe we just got unlucky with the cleaners. Even aside from that the property felt in a poor state - stained carpets and strong sense of stale smoke in some of the bedrooms. One of the double mattresses was old and uncomfortable. Just needs updating and a deep clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Great family getaway
The house was beautifully decorated, with all the amenities! Comfortable for a family gathering! We will defiantly be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Nice family retreat
Beautiful house and area no complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Seigfred J.

A week-end at Sea Ranch
It was a great time to get away from the city. The weather was not great but not bad. We were still able to do our walks along the bluff. The grandkids enjoyed playing in the sand on the beach. The house was just enough for all of us, very comfortable, and have toys for the kids. If it was closer to the water it would have been perfect, but the walk to the beach is not at all bad. Close enough to the town of Gualala where we bought groceries. Overall, we were very pleased, and wished we had stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Annie G.

Great large house, great location
We had a great stay at this house. We were 5 adults, 4 kids plus an infant and it was very spacious and comfortable for us. The views and property are gorgeous, short walk to the beach. The check in/out process was easy. Everything was clean & comfortable and we loved the outdoor sitting spaces. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed except a wine opener and a large stock pot (there was only a medium sized one) so you might want to pack those things. The house had fun toys & games for kids and was great for our crew but I would be nervous to take a toddler there as there are many breakable decorations down low and only glass cups & plates. The loft is divided into 2 separate rooms with doors so that was great for privacy but you will hear any noises in the house from those 2 rooms. The master room is very large & quiet and the other downstairs bedroom is also nice sized & quiet. You can hear the ocean if you open the windows. We had a great stay and we would definitely go back again (except for the long windy drive..)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Lara R.

Nice house, peaceful location
We really enjoyed our weekend, especially the peaceful surroundings and beautiful coastal hiking. We were 10 people staying at the house. The photos haven't been updated to show the 4th bed in the living room (the other sleeping area has 2 twin beds for a total of 10) there are also 2 rollaways provided if you had extra people although the setup of the living room and loft area doesn't provide for much privacy. The master bedroom and the guest room are the only two private rooms. One thing we noticed and I would recommend they change is that the guest room needs a duvet cover (just a duvet that cannot easily be washed and is re-used is rather gross, and it had a blood stain on it, eeewww). As the other reviewer also noted, the check-in process is not ideal. They require you to drive an extra 5 miles north to Gualala and pick up the keys, also when you return them. If you need groceries or anything though there is a nice market there. And the description failed to mention that when you stay at Sea Ranch you have access to their rec area (tennis courts, pool and sauna) which we did not know until we arrived at the Vacation rental office. They also informed us that there is a strict 2 car parking policy at each house at Sea Ranch, which turned out to not be the case and only after we had to shuffle cars and park in a distant lot we were tracked down by the local police for leaving "abandoned" vehicles and given written warnings. Our extra two vehicles were close to getting ticketed which no one wants to deal with when they are staying at a vacation rental. The woman at the rental office said she would clarify that, seems to be a miscommunication between sea ranch and their office. Overall a lovely weekend and I would recommend the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016