This property has some of the best ocean views at Sea Ranch, in contrast with some of the homes further down along the meadows. Plenty of hiking trails abound, both along the ocean and in the redwoods. A huge plus is the proximity and even walking distance to the Sea Ranch Lodge, which we went everyday. Be sure to take advantage of all of TSRA’s amenities including the Del Mar Pool. This property is great — beautiful natural light, a lot of space, hot tub, etc — but has some shortcomings, which is why I ultimately have to give it a 4.
Amazing views aside, the pillows and beds in the house are extremely uncomfortable. I’m going to need some time with my chiropractor when I return home, because all of our necks are hurting from these pillows. Basic amenities are missing, like shampoo and conditioner, for instance. Considering that the nearest large store is a 10 mile drive further north, it is worth either supplying to the guests or letting guests know clearly what’s included. The television at this house also does not work well at all. I believe it is satellite, and every 15 minutes or so it would crash. We watched the Super Bowl from the house, so you can imagine how frustrating that could be. Finally, what I consider to be the biggest shortcoming is the ant problem; for some reason, there are swarms of ants that are attracted to the bathrooms at odd times. It’s a bit gross and needs to be treated, given the price this place otherwise commands. Self-check in through a code would also be an improvement upgrade I would recommend to make check in and check out smoother.
These shortcomings aside, I would definitely come back to stay here again. I appreciate our hosts’ hospitality in opening up their beautiful home to us. We have fallen in love with Sea Ranch, and I think from a competitive perspective, this home certainly rivals others in the area on many metrics — ocean views, access to trails and ocean, proximity to community amenities, privacy and distance from neighbors, and size of house. While this is not an historic Sea Ranch home from the 70s — this home was built in the 2000s — this home fits in beautifully in the community. I highly recommend this place to others.
