Ocean-view main house and private cottage

Summary:

Two homes, one address: the main house plus a private cottage sleep up to 6 across 3 bedrooms. Your deck is a front-row seat to the Pacific, with redwood treetops below and sunsets over the water. Just two miles from Anchor Bay's restaurants and Fish Rock Beach. Sea stacks, tide pools, and harbor seals frame the coastline. Summer fog burns off by midday, leaving warm afternoons for trail hikes and tidepooling.



The Space:

Sequoia Vista sits in the sunbelt of Gualala, where a canopy of redwood treetops drops away to the wide Pacific. The light here is the kind that pulls you outside — onto the deck for a slow morning, down the trail for an afternoon hike, back inside for the long quiet hours after dark.



The home is tucked onto a hillside overlooking the ocean, just two miles up the road from the small town of Anchor Bay. Fish Rock Beach (two miles), downtown Gualala (five miles), the Gualala Arts Center (six miles), Gualala Point Regional Park (eight miles), and the Annapolis wineries (20 miles) are all close by.



A multi-tiered deck wraps three sides of the house, putting the surroundings front and center. Sip morning coffee with the fog still on the water, linger with a book through the long afternoons, and watch the sunset light up the ocean, the sky, and the treetops below. After sunset fades off the water, the outdoor fire pit holds the warmth a little longer before you head inside.



Days move at the coast's pace — surfing or beachcombing in the morning, a glass of something cold in the afternoon, a hot shower and a soft sweater by the time the fog rolls back in at dusk. The split-level interior has been renovated throughout, with warm, natural-wood detailing, walls of glass, and a window framing the view from every level.



At the heart of the house, the kitchen runs on a live-edge center island and pro-grade appliances — counter space enough for two cooks and a third pouring wine. Gather around the dining table for slow dinners and board games, sink into the sunken living room for movies on the smart TV, and turn in to bedrooms with their own bathrooms — each one steps from the deck and the view that brought you here.



THE COTTAGE

A few steps from the main house, the standalone cottage gives your group a second living space with its own front door. Downstairs, a sage-cabinet kitchenette with brass fixtures, microwave, and full-size fridge handles morning coffee and light meals; a sofa with a pull-out bed faces a two-top dining table, so the lower level easily flips between sitting room, breakfast nook, and a private sleeping space for two.



Upstairs, a queen bed sits under a vaulted ceiling alongside a small writing desk, with a full bathroom -- walk-in tile shower, brass fixtures, terra-cotta floor -- a few steps away. A sliding door opens onto a private patio tucked into the pines, with a sectional, side table, and round dining table for private outdoor mornings, afternoon drinks, or a quiet end to the day.



SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

The main house holds two bedrooms plus a sleeping loft with an extra bed. The cottage adds a king bed upstairs and a pull-out queen sofa bed in the downstairs living space. Altogether, the property comfortably sleeps up to 6.



PROPERTY AMENITIES

-- 3 bedrooms, 3 bath + 1 half bath (main house: 2 bed / 2.5 bath; cottage: 1 bed / 1 bath)

-- Outdoor fire pit

-- Standalone cottage with private patio

-- Cottage kitchenette with full-size fridge and microwave



Guest Access:

This is your private retreat for the duration of your stay -- full run of the main house and the cottage. Driveway parking is available at the property. Detailed check-in instructions, including the door code, will be provided prior to your arrival.



The Neighborhood:

Gualala is a charming coastal village on the Mendocino-Sonoma border, known for its art galleries, excellent restaurants, and access to stunning beaches. Gualala Point Regional Park is a short drive away with river kayaking, beach access, and bluff trails.



Getting Around:

This is a place for scenic drives along California Highway 1, but you need not venture far to find wonderful activities. Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa is the nearest airport, about 1.5 hours east. A car is essential for exploring the area.



Other Things to Note:

The upstairs bedroom in the main home is an open, loft-style room.

Streaming services are available with guests' own account credentials.

Bonus features include the cottage kitchenette, a private laundry room, and complimentary WiFi.



December through April is whale season. You may spot gray whales breaching right from the bluff trail nearby. April through June brings stunning wildflower displays along the bluffs and throughout Gualala Point Regional Park. The warmest months run June to September. Coastal fog is common early in the day but gives way to sunshine by afternoon. Important: this home is very warm during the summer due to the copper dome roof — please keep the A/C set to 68 at all times to maintain a comfortable temperature.