Sea Ranch Abalone Bay-Oceanfront, Hot Tub, Golf

Experience understated luxury in this architect-remodeled, single story, Sea Ranch home for 6. Enjoy panoramic ocean views just steps from the bluff. This 3-bed, 2-bath retreat features a gourmet kitchen, a private courtyard with a hot tub, a dedicated workspace with fast WiFi, and direct beach access. Perfect for a serene coastal getaway. Featured in: SF Gate March 13, 2026 & Feb 18, 2023 Dwell: The Legacy of Sea Ranch, a Utopian Community in Northern California, Jan 28, 2019 The space Welcome to Abalone Bay, a stunning oceanfront retreat and architectural gem perfect for your next coastal getaway. This single story classic Sea Ranch home was recently remodeled by famed architect Obie Bowman, blending unique design with modern comfort. Step inside and be greeted by panoramic white-water ocean views through large picture windows that flood the open-plan living space with natural light. The main area features vaulted, wood-beamed ceilings and flows seamlessly into the gourmet kitchen. The Game Room, with its sliding door, offers kids of all ages a space for board and card games, and TV watching. The window bench seat is a favorite for reading and relaxing, as is the sofa sleeper (an add-on amenity). Two other areas provide added fun and relaxation. The fully enclosed garden courtyard with hot tub, BBQ, dining, and seating spaces, offers privacy as well as ocean viewing. The ping pong table, stored in the garage, provides great fun for the entire group. KEY FEATURES: * Sleeps 6 Guests Comfortably * 3 Bedrooms: 1 King, 2 Queens. Linens and blankets provided. The principal bedroom opens directly to the private courtyard and hot tub. * 2 Bathrooms: One with a bathtub/shower combo, another with a luxurious Roman tub and shower, both with bidet toilets. * Living Room: Comfortable seating, a cozy gas fireplace, and a 65" HDTV with premium streaming services. * Gourmet Kitchen: Fully equipped with a gas stove, convection oven, and multiple coffee makers (drip, espresso, French press), an Instapot, and all the cookware you need to prepare from simple to grand holiday meals. * Dedicated Workspace: A desk area, strong 920 Mbps WiFi, and a wireless printer make remote work a breeze. * Game Room: Features board, dice, cards, and games. A library of books for all ages. Sofa sleeper available as an add-on. * Garage houses a ping pong table, a life-size Connect-4 children's game, a yoga mat, kick boards for use at the community pools, pickleball paddles and balls, stored lounge chairs, a child/pet gate, and a high chair. *Fully fenced private courtyard, complete with a hot tub, a gas BBQ grill, and an outdoor picnic table with seating * In-unit Laundry includes an apartment-sized washer and dryer inside the house and a large capacity washer and dryer in the garage. Soap is provided. GUEST ACCESS: Guests will have private and exclusive access to the entire 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. Your private access includes: * The entire interior of the house. * A beautifully landscaped and fully fenced private courtyard, complete with a hot tub and a gas BBQ grill. * One fully enclosed garage and one open parking space with 120v & 240v plugs for EV charging (guests must bring their own charging cord). SHARED COMMUNITY ACCESS: As our guest, you also have access to the shared Sea Ranch community amenities. Visitor and parking passes will be provided for your use. These amenities include: * The renowned Sea Ranch Golf Links with membership privileges as our guest * 3 Community Recreation Centers, pools, saunas, tennis courts, pickleball courts, playground, Pétanque court, and other amenities. THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Abalone Bay is a waterfront property with private beach access, allowing you to step out and explore the tide pools and coastline. The Sea Ranch community offers 50 miles of natural trails winding from the ocean bluffs, through grassy meadows, and into majestic redwood forests. Guests may bring their own bicycles to use only on designated trails and community roads. This property is immersed in a vibrant coastal environment. You may encounter local wildlife, including deer, raccoons, and various birds. Please be aware that you are in a natural setting. INTERACTION WITH GUESTS: We respect our guests' privacy but are available via the app or phone if any questions or needs arise during your stay. We want to ensure you have a comfortable and memorable visit. OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE: -Booking Requirement: Your booking is finalized upon signing our rental agreement and providing a copy of your valid photo ID within 48 hours. A $500 security hold is also required before arrival. -Check-in/Out: Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. -Ocean Bluff Safety: The property is located on an ocean bluff with an unfenced 30-foot drop to the rocks below. Please supervise children at all times. Never turn your back on the ocean, as sneaker waves can be dangerous. -Security: For your safety, security cameras are installed on the exterior of the property, monitoring the driveway and entryways only. No cameras monitor the private courtyard or any interior spaces. -Safety features: Fire extinguishers located in the kitchen, garage, and BBQ areas. CO monitors and Fire alarms, First aid kits -Hot Tub: maintained by trained pros, chemically balanced, and regularly serviced after each guest for your safety. -Construction Notice: A new home is under construction next door with an expected completion of March 2026. There is a potential for construction noise during daytime hours on weekdays. -No Air Conditioning: The home does not have air conditioning. We provide ventilation fans to supplement the natural sea breezes that keep the house cool and comfortable. -Septic System: The house operates on a septic system. Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper. -Generator: A full-house generator ensures you have power during any outages. Please note the generator does not heat the hot tub. -Accessibility: The single story home has entrance and deck steps, steps into the game room, living room, grab bars for outside exist and in the bathrooms for added accessibility. -Registration Number: 1596/LIC25-0230 HOUSE RULES: Guests are expected to follow the house, HOA rules, and Sonoma County ordinances: * The primary guest must be at least 25 years of age and be present for the entire stay. * Guests are required to sign our more in-depth legal rental agreement within 24 hours of booking. Failing that, the owner reserves the right to cancel the booking for failure to follow house rules. * Maximum occupancy is strictly limited to 6 persons, including infants and children. * No house parties, events, or third-party bookings (including Airbnb Experiences). * No smoking or vaping is permitted anywhere on the property. * Quiet hours are from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. * A maximum of two dogs is welcome. A pet fee of $80 for one dog or $160 for two will be added. Please pick up after your pets to avoid a $100 fine. * Light restrictions require shades drawn and outside lights turned off when not in use. * A ban on drones- leave them at home. We are an inclusive host and welcome all. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance for your peace of mind. Guest access Guests will have private and exclusive access to the entire 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. This includes all interior spaces, the private courtyard with its hot tub, one enclosed garage space, and one open parking space. EV Charging: The open parking space includes 120v & 240v plugs for EV charging. Guests must bring their own charging cord. As our guest, you will also receive visitor and parking passes granting you access to the shared Sea Ranch community amenities, including: Three Community Recreation Centers with pools, saunas, and tennis/pickleball courts. Membership privileges at the renowned Sea Ranch Golf Links. This includes: - 20% off all green fees, weekend and, twilight - Member golf cart rates - Priority Tee Times with member booking access and privileges - Pro shop discount - Range ball discount. ACCESSIBILITY & VISITABLITY: Sea Ranch Abalone Bay was originally designed as a private residence and is not fully accessible for guests with mobility challenges. While the main living areas are on one level, there are several steps throughout the home and outdoor spaces. If you have specific accessibility questions, please feel free to contact us before booking and we will be happy to help determine whether the home will be comfortable for your stay. Specific Areas to Note: * Guest Bathrooms: The hall bathroom (serving the first two bedrooms) has a doorway wide enough for a walker. A wheelchair may enter but turning space is limited. The tub has a sliding glass door enclosure, a wall-mounted safety bar, and non-slip mats are provided. Grab bars are installed beside the toilet. * The Principal Bedroom’s en-suite bathroom: Accessed through a short hallway. A walker will fit, but wheelchair turning space is limited. The Roman tub includes three interior steps with safety rails, and a teak stool with adjustable legs is available. Grab bars are located beside the toilet. * Steps and Level Changes: Guests should note several steps and thresholds throughout the property, including: -One step from garage access to the entry deck -One step between the deck and garage/laundry room -One step down into the game room -Two interior steps between the dining and living rooms -Sliding doors to decks and courtyard with small thresholds or steps -Several steps between decks, garden areas, and courtyard -The Roman tub in the principal bathroom includes three steps inside the tub. * Outdoor Areas: Decks and garden pathways include steps and uneven pavers. The path from the house to the oceanfront bluff trail is flat but uneven, with natural terrain typical of coastal landscapes. *Bedrooms: The height from the floor to the top of each mattress is approximately 28 inches. Other things to note OVERVIEW Single story house with entryway steps and steps into game room, living area, an ensuite shower. Ventilation fans are provided. Strong 920 Mbps WiFi Cable/satellite TV Hot Tub with massage jets, maintained by trained pros, chemically balanced, and regularly serviced Ping Pong Table- must remain in garage, returned to its upright position, and covered Private yard Parking space 1 car Garage comes with 120v & 240v plugs- you must bring your car's charging cord Full-house & Garage generator for power outages (does not heat the hot tub) ESSENTIALS Towels, bedsheets, soap, and toilet paper Hangers Bed linens Extra pillows and blankets Iron Soap: Dishwasher, body/hand soap ENTERTAINMENT 65" HDTV with premium cable, Streaming Apps available DVD PLAYER with movies and shows Games, puzzles, cards FAMILY SUITABILITY Children’s books and toys High chair Baby Gates and Super Wide 6-panel configurable play yard/pen Baby monitor Outlet covers HEATING & COOLING Ventilation fans provide added circulation to coastal fog and breezes Indoor fireplace: gas Central heating Portable heater SAFETY Follows VRMA & VRHP Industry Association standards Smoke alarm CO alarms 4 Fire extinguishers & fire blankets Fire mat for BBQ First aid kit for guests and pets Security camera/recording device at front & back entrances- does not monitor courtyard Ocean bluff cliffs 25' from house. There is no fence along the 40' high cliffs that drop to rocks and the ocean below. The yard gates do not lock. Adults must take extra precautions to monitor children for their safety NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Note that sneaker waves can wash away large adults as well as small children from the coast. DANGEROUS ANIMALS You are hereby notified that we have dangerous, potentially fear-provoking, and non-threatening creatures on the property. This property is located in the coastal intertidal zone surrounded by native grass meadows and forested areas. It is possible, but not likely, to see reptiles (e.g., snakes, lizards), amphibians (e.g., frogs, salamanders), vermin (e.g., mice, voles), birds of prey and turkeys, raccoons, feral cats, and other large wild animals, including mountain lions and bears. You may also encounter all kinds of bugs, including, but not limited to, ants, bees, potato bugs, roaches, etc., on the property. Occasionally, horse owners will ride on the trails. Sea Ranch uses sheep and goats to manage and maintain fire-safe our meadow grasses. They may, on occasion, escape from their pens. They also travel by the local roads when moving to new sections of the meadows. We provide monthly pest control services to address these creatures. If you come across any of them, please contact us immediately. We will take timely action to address anything you may discover, both inside your space and on our property. Many of these creatures are free-roaming. We do not control anything that occurs on neighboring city, community, or HOA properties and cannot be held liable for their maintenance. OFFICE/WORKSPACE Dedicated Workspace in Game Room: table, standing desk, chair, door Writing desk with a chair and space for a laptop, laptop tower stand in living room Wireless Printer KITCHEN & DINING Refrigerator Microwave Cooking basics Pots and pans, Baking pan & Equipment: Bundt pan molds, Cookie, cake, cupcake, pie pans, rolling pin with mat Spices, oil, salt, and pepper Dishes and silverware Bowls, plates, serving platters, cups Dishwasher & soap Gas stove Convection/Electric Oven Coffee maker: drip coffee maker, espresso machine, French press Starter container of coffee beans Coffee bean grinder Electric water kettle Ninja pro-air fryer toaster oven- fits 12lb turkey Instapot Cooker Food processor Blender Hand mixer Kitchen Maid 5 qt mixer with attachments Toaster Icemaker Electric and hand can openers Cookbooks Kitchen Ladder LOCATION FEATURES: Ocean front Right next to a body of water Private beach access – Beachfront Guests can enjoy a nearby beach and tide pools, 50 miles of natural trails from the ocean, through meadows, leading up into redwoods. Our guests have Membership Privileges at Robert Muir Graves designed The Sea Ranch Golf links Natural intertidal, coastal environment of meadows, redwood forests, with native and feral creatures Private entrance Separate street or building entrance OUTDOORS: Private patio Private landscaped backyard – fully fenced An open space on the property is usually covered in grass. Trails have a 30-40 ft drop with no fences BBQ grill: gas Parking and facilities Shared outdoor pool Hot Tub Ping Pong Table - Stored and to be played in Garage only Stairs into the home COMMUNICATION WITH GUESTS: - Email, SMS, phone - Expansive, fully detailed Digital Sea Ranch Abalone Bay - Welcome Guidebook that can be downloaded on the phone, computer, or notepad and printed out that provides information about the location, house, its amenities, troubleshooting, things to do, events, and more -Welcoming guests personally with prior agreement and arrangement - Guests' check-in, checkout, and full property access details are sent at the time of booking via our contract, digital guidebook, and reminders sent periodically. -Guests are informed that the door code is live at 4 PM, on the contracted time of check-in. The code to the door expires at 11 AM on the day of check-out, as per the contract. Owner is available by phone if further instruction or support is needed. SECURITY DEPOSIT of $500 is required, collected separately prior to arrival. Guests are expected to maintain the home and courtyard in good, operable, and generally clean condition. Your dog's excrement must be picked up, or a $100 fine will be charged from your security deposit or damage insurance. The guest is to maintain the house, garage, and outdoor spaces, including the barbecue. Guest is responsible for any damages or breakage to the Unit by anyone and/or pets allowed to enter the Unit during the rental period. Dogs and Assistance animals are always allowed. You must pick up your dog's excrement. Registration Details 1596