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Private Courtyard with Hot Tub... Ocean View...2 min. walk to bluff

Vacation home in Sea Ranch with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Castlehaven, a beautiful light-filled haven in the desirable north end of Sea Ranch, is just steps from the Scenic Bluff Top Trail and Salal Cove. This lovingly decorated home features original artwork by a local artist, 2 master suite bedrooms with memory foam mattresses plus a private guest bedroom and 2 1/2 baths. Enjoy outdoor dining in your spacious courtyard or soak up starry night skies from your soothing hot tub.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 42002 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private Courtyard with Hot Tub... Ocean View...2 min. walk to bluff

TOT ID# 1915.
Welcome to Castlehaven, our beautiful light-filled haven designed by noted local architect Bob Hartstock. Just a two minute walk from the Scenic Bluff Top Trail and Salal Cove, our house is located in the desirable north end of Sea Ranch. We are only a mile from the charming town of Gualala.

This lovingly and beautifully decorated home includes original artwork by a local artist, a private office, 2 master suite bedrooms, plus a private guest bedroom and 2 1/2 baths. The open living room borders on a dining area that seats 4, a music nook with a baby grand piano, and a fully-equipped kitchen with bar implements and glassware.

Outside in our spacious and private courtyard, you will enjoy outdoor dining, access to a BBQ, and a wonderful, soothing hot tub with a view of the night skies. Wildlife is abundant here. Wake to the sounds of the Ocean, and enjoy seeing birds, deer and fox right outside your window, and from the front patio.

The first master suite has French doors leading to a lovely private garden, and a large, heart-shaped Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. The second master has a gorgeous view of the golf course and the ocean beyond. The third bedroom is a very private haven separate from the main house, across the courtyard from the hot tub. All bedrooms have queen size beds with memory foam mattresses. A washer and dryer are available, including soaps, and fabric softeners.

For our guest's enjoyment, we have a huge selection of books, movies on DVD, CDs, "streaming" TV, DirecTV and board games to while away your time when you are relaxing after being immersed in nature and all the activities of Sea Ranch. Please be aware that the fireplaces are non-functional because of problems with smoke and soot. Besides the Bluff Top Trail, there are three recreation centers with heated swimming pools, saunas, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, 50+ miles of hiking trails, mountain biking trails, beautiful coastal views and hidden waterfalls. All this awaits you here at Castlehaven.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,002 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Rental of our home constitutes agreement to honor all conditions, Sea Ranch Association Rules; and the terms of the rental agreement.
Maximum no of occupants is four No children under the age of 13. No pets. No house parties. NO SMOKING
The Rental Agreement must be completed and signed before access to the keys will be given.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Private Courtyard...light filled Haven Near Salal Cove
Private Courtyard...light-filled Haven Near Salal Cove Sea Ranch

About the neighborhood

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Sea Ranch, CA

What's nearby

  • Sea Ranch Golf Links - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gualala River - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gualala Bluff Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Gualala Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Gualala Point Regional Park - 7 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trinks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Vue Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Courtyard with Hot Tub... Ocean View...2 min. walk to bluff pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Courtyard with Hot Tub... Ocean View...2 min. walk to bluff?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Courtyard with Hot Tub... Ocean View...2 min. walk to bluff?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Private Courtyard with Hot Tub... Ocean View...2 min. walk to bluff located?

Situated in Sea Ranch, this golf vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sea Ranch Golf Links and Gualala River. Gualala Point Regional Park and Gualala Bluff Trail are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Private Courtyard with Hot Tub... Ocean View...2 min. walk to bluff Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful relaxing stay at the Sea Ranch.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy getaway

Great location, great hiking, views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic view

Terrific location with great views. Liked the vibe of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The website shows a birds-eye-view of the 9th tee. Was VERY disappointed to find out that the golf course was actually closed! That was actually one of the reasons I booked this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and awesome hiking

We enjoyed the property, the hiking, Gualala (nearby), and St Ores. We all would definitely do it again:)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home near ocean

It was a great property near the ocean and bluff trails/ hiking trails. It is also located in the northern part of Sea Ranch, so it is close to town (Gualala)—just a beautiful home and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

serene k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic stay

The property was just as advertised and a lovely getaway for us for two nights. The access to coastal walks was a breeze and gorgeous, and the proximity to what we wanted to e plots was exactly as described. The house is very well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay and instructions were clear and precise. Thank you! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coastal perfection!

This was a perfect place to spend a few days in July! The weather was amazing and the walk along the bluff trail occupied most of our days. We saw so much wildlife! The house itself has beautiful architecture, spacious places to unwind and read/relax, and of course the hot tub. The beds were comfy with soft linens. About 4 minutes drive away there is Surf Market that supplies anything you could hope to cook. John was easy to communicate with and the check-in/check-out was well organized and easy to understand. We can’t wait to find a time to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Sea ranch is beautiful and there is a lot to do and see. The location of the house is perfect and it is clean, comfortable, and very spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A BIG BREAK FROM ALL THE BS/ANXIETY IN THE WORLD

IT WAS PERFECT. WE FOUND TONS OF THINGS TO DO, ESPECIALLY, THE 90 MINUTE MASSAGE IN GUALALA!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful site and interesting floor plan for a small group.

This is our second stay there since 2020, and we would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea Ranch

The house is in a great location, just minutes from Gualala. It has a wonderful view of the ocean in the distance, and it was very peaceful and quiet. We really enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vastlehaven nice

Nice but with 3rd bedroom detached from home, dont think it works for us
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaci G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Loved our stay. We have been renting in Sea Ranch for over 40 years and this is our favorite! The location, short distance to the bluff and well maintained home made for an enjoyable and relaxing stay. The owner was friendly and easy to communicate with. We highly recommend Castlehaven!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

Wonderful time we were fortunate to have beautiful weather every day. Lovely home met our needs perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

yong yong t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castlehaven

Beautiful location, tranquil and private
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

What a relaxing and comfortable home. We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Very nice property. Wish I could have stayed longer. John was great to work with. Golf course is a fun track.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Short getaway with friends. Rental was perfect for our purposes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castle haven stay

Excellent location at the north end of The Sea Ranch. Convenient to golf course, trails, several beaches, Gualala businesses and river activities. Has a private ‘feel’ and is nicely appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea Ranch the beautiful

We’ve stayed at Sea Ranch several times and our stay this time was as good as ever. The house was very comfortable, location is great. All you need for a relaxing and blissful time. John was easy to communicate with and everything was smooth and easy. Many thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Nice place to get away and true to photos and description. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drewry W., Burlingame

Peaceful & beautiful

We had a lovely peaceful weekend at Castlehaven...ocean views from the breakfast table, quiet neighborhood, unbelievable scenery. Great location walking distance to breathtaking coastal trails. Exactly the R&R we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding In the Field Wknd

Very Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024