The Sea Ranch · Sea Ranch
Bowsprit Retreat
3 bedrooms · 2.5 bath · sleeps 4 · ★ 4.5 (108 reviews)
The stay
Nothing between you and the Pacific but fresh salt air and the sound of the surf. End the day in your private hot tub with the ocean as your soundtrack. Bring your pup -- dogs love the bluff trails here. Room for 4 in this 3-bedroom home. Sea Ranch community pools, tennis courts, and the Lodge are nearby. Architecture, nature, and the Pacific -- Sea Ranch has it all. Step outside and the Pacific stretches before you -- this is the Sonoma Coast at its most dramatic.
The space
Wake up each morning to the soothing sound of ocean waves when you escape to this three- bedroom Sea Ranch home, a dog-friendly property with a private hot tub, an expansive ocean- facing deck, and a striking waterfront location. There is nothing between you and the Pacific but fresh salt air and the sound of the surf. End the day in your private hot tub with the ocean as your soundtrack. Step outside and the Pacific stretches before you -- this is the Sonoma Coast at its most dramatic. Room for 6 in this 3-bedroom home. Sea Ranch community pools, tennis courts, and the Lodge are nearby. Bring your pup -- dogs love the bluff trails here. Architecture, nature, and the Pacific -- Sea Ranch has it all. Remodeled and updated in Early 2025, the home has two new bathrooms, an updated kitchen, wood paneled walls, hardwood floors, and cozy furnishings-- the living room is full of rustic atmosphere and plush comfort. Gorgeously situated to face the Pacific Ocean and the wondrous rugged cliffs of The Sea Ranch, this home is just steps from the Bluff Trail and only a quarter mile (10-15 minute walk) north of Black Point Beach and the Sea Ranch Lodge. Watch the morning fog blanket the ocean, or use the telescope to search for passing grey whales, harbor seals, and dolphins. The panoramic ocean views continue in the full kitchen, which features a stainless refrigerator, plentiful counterspace, and a dishwasher to take care of the clean-up. Sip your morning coffee by the window at the kitchen table, or share pancakes and bacon with your loved ones around the dining room table for six. But nowhere are the views more magnificent than on the large ocean-facing deck, where guests can relax in Adirondack chairs, use the gas grill to prepare al fresco meals, and soak their sore hiking legs in the luxurious private hot tub. As one of the most understated and stretches of the Northern California Coast, Sea Ranch is a place to escape into nature. Walk among the local black-tailed deer as you hike the Bluff Trail, or play 18 scenic holes amid the cypress and pines at the Sea Ranch Golf Links. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Choose from 3 bedrooms. Altogether, the home comfortably sleeps 4. PROPERTY AMENITIES -- 3 bedrooms, 2 bath + 1 half bath -- Private hot tub -- Dog-friendly (1 dog up to 50 lbs.) -- Garage parking 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
Amenities
- Accessible-height bed
- BBQ grill
- Bathtub
- Beach
- Beach access
- Bed linens
- Blender
- Board games
- Body soap
- Cable TV
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Casinos
- Children’s books and toys
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Communal pool
- Conditioner
- Cookware
- Dining table
- Dishes and silverware
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Dryer in common space
- Dvd player
Neighborhood
Swimming pools and tennis courts are also available at the Sea Ranch Del Mar, Ohlson, and Moonraker Recreation Centers. 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.
Guest access
From the kitchen to the deck, everything in this home is at your disposal. The private hot tub is available around the clock -- no reservation needed. This home welcomes up to 1 dog -- the yard and nearby trails are ready for your pup. Parking is available in the garage. 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.
Things to know
The wood stove is not a listed amenity of this home. For safety, children staying in this home be eight years of age or older. 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. Welcome to bring 1 dog (up to 50 lbs.). Please keep your dog on a leash on trails and clean up after them. Cell service can be spotty along the coast. The home has WiFi for staying connected.
From past guests
Verified reviews from guests who stayed in this home.
“We are a group of retired women and have visited Sea Ranch many, many times and enjoyed many lovely properties. This was our 4th time staying at Bowsprit Close and it is a wonderful home with unobstructed water views. Being dog friendly has also been a bonus with an enclosed front yard for our furry friend to safely explore. We were very happy with updated kitchen and bathrooms as well as…”
“This place is wonderfully situated, right on the bluff top with full views of the Ocean. It is well-equipped with everything you could need for cooking, hot tubbing and home-staying. The house is clean and comfortable without feeling like a hotel. Best of all, it is wonderfully dog-friendly, with a beautiful enclosed front garden and a private outdoor courtyard space. Truly one of our all-time…”
“I've stayed in many Sea Ranch rental homes over the years and this is by far one of the best. It's spacious, comfortable, well-maintained and very well-stocked -- and you of course can't beat the location.”





























