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Charming Forest Lodge with Private Hot Tub, Sauna, Fireplace, & Shared Pool Access

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Outdoor dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4136 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Forest Lodge with Private Hot Tub, Sauna, Fireplace, & Shared Pool Access

Longwell House

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Enjoy everything from quiet window seats to a private hot tub at this beautiful, forested rental, surrounded by trees and natural beauty. This serene lodge is ideal for a family getaway for up to four or a romantic vacation for two.

Located in the Sea Ranch community in Northern California, this two-bedroom home feels like it's built right into the trees! Surrounded by nature, this perfect getaway has plenty of peace, quiet, and opportunities for relaxation - indoors and outdoors! It's on the eastside of Highway 1 and all of the Sea Ranch beaches are just a quick drive away. Natural wood walls, comfortable surroundings, and wonderful amenities characterize this charming Sea Ranch home.

Relax in the living room on the sofa, watching a show on the cable TV or bringing a DVD along for movie night. This bright and airy room has large windows and oversized window seats, where you can lounge and read a good book. If you love to cook, you'll delight in honing your craft in the lovely kitchen with professional cookware. Your fully equipped kitchen has all of the basic appliances, including a dishwasher, and extras like Henkel knives and KitchenAid appliances. At mealtime, a six-seat dining table surrounded by large windows is the ideal place to eat dinner.

Sleep in the main bedroom in the comfortable king-size bed, or head into the second bedroom to sleep in one of two extra-long twins. A maximum of four guests can sleep here comfortably between the two bedrooms! You'll also have two full bathrooms to share. Other amenities include a private washer/dryer and two outdoor lounge chairs, where you can relax in the pool and get some sun. In the evening, take a soak under the stars in the private hot tub, spend some time sweating all the stress of everyday life out in the sauna, or both. Golf pros and amateurs alike love Sea Ranch Golf Links, a 6,649-yard course with beautiful rolling hills and incredible ocean views from every angle.

When you're not cooking in your vacation rental, you'll love dining at Black Point Grill in the Sea Ranch Lodge. You'll have incredible panoramas of the sea and a delectable dining experience full of internationally-inspired fare. Or, head into Gualala (about 10 miles away) for a dinner at Trinks (Wednesdays and Fridays).

Ready for the outdoor escape of your dreams? This wonderful and quiet vacation lodge in Sea Ranch has all you need for your Northern California getaway. Book today!

Things to Know

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,466 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 1932

Property is also known as

5312

About the area

Map
Sea Ranch, CA

What's nearby

  • Black Point Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pebble Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Galleons Point - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sea Ranch Golf Links - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Shell Beach - 15 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewarts Point Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dining Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Annapolis Winery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Ranch Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Point Grill at Sea Ranch Lodge - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Forest Lodge with Private Hot Tub, Sauna, Fireplace, & Shared Pool Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Forest Lodge with Private Hot Tub, Sauna, Fireplace, & Shared Pool Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Forest Lodge with Private Hot Tub, Sauna, Fireplace, & Shared Pool Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Forest Lodge with Private Hot Tub, Sauna, Fireplace, & Shared Pool Access located?

Situated in Sea Ranch, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Black Point Beach, Galleons Point and Pebble Beach. Stengel Beach and Sea Ranch Chapel are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Charming Forest Lodge with Private Hot Tub, Sauna, Fireplace, & Shared Pool Access Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard R., Berkeley, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and a great home
This would be a five-star review in all aspects except for a few maintenance issues that need attention: 1. Some light bulbs need to be replaced: one in the entry hall, one at ceiling level in the living room area, and one under-cabinet light in the kitchen. 2. The guest bath sink drain plug is inoperable. 3. The guest bathroom toilet paper dispenser falls apart when used. With these maintenance issues addressed, we’d highly recommend this home for a quiet retreat for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and area
Everything was lovely and we would stay here again. The kitchen wasn’t quite as equipped as I assumed but we managed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacasa fail
The stove was broken/dangerous and we were unable to cook all the food we brought. Communication with Vacasa was very difficult, and they were very resistant to doing any repairs. Beware if you are renting through Vacasa. They are cutting corners and not maintaining their properties!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Martina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serious property management issues
The place is absolutely beautiful. But there are serious issues with Vacasa management. We got there and there was no heat and no hot water. There was only one extra blanket. They don't provide firewood or kindling for the fire place either. Turns out they forgot to fill the propane tank. It took a day to get this taken care of and multiple phone calls and emails. The local person was nice and responsive, but this is a pretty bad oversight from the property management. It rained for most of the time and 2 skylights leaked. We had 3 pots in the living room which created a symphony of continuous drops. There were also just 2 cook tops working. This was disappointing, because the place is nice, but all these issues certainly soured the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Met all of our expectations!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Time Away
We had a delightful, relaxing and absolutely beautiful stay here. The accommodations were perfect. My only (minor) complaint was that the office was nearly 10 miles beyond the property. We were supposed to go there for a parking pass before entering the house. Since we arrived as the sun was setting (totally gorgeous) we postponed that until the following morning. Not a problem. Overall we had a fabulous time. Loved the forest view!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away in the woods
We went to get away from everything and play games. It was rainy misty, which is lovely from the warmth inside looking out the windows. There are hiking trails nearby. After hiking in the misty cold, the hot tub and sauna hit the spot. The kitchen is well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for forest bathing
Every room is designed to maximize views of the redwood forest, and the feeling of being surrounded by their beauty. It's easy to get from this nearly silent immersion in the woods to the beautiful walks along the Sea Ranch coast, and I'm glad that we stayed here so were able to enjoy the best of both environments.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily N., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful, serene time
Our stay was exactly what we needed: A clean, serene getaway from the city. The house was clean with plenty of activities to do inside. It was close to the beach and downtown Gualala which was super convenient. The hot tub was luxuriously large and it really felt like you were in a treehouse. We called Vacasa because we needed more propane for the grill and they took care of everything quickly which was awesome! I absolutely recommend staying here and can't wait to go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jonathan K.

Elegant Redwood Retreat
This is a lovely, graceful cabin in a wooded area of Sea Ranch. The huge windows and plentiful skylights surround you in the Redwood forest. It's like a warm & cozy forest bath. The canvas window shades with rope cords are really cool and make it feel like you're on a ship. We loved the sauna! The big great room was lovely and comfortable for our family. We enjoyed the movies, games and cozy forest feeling. On the downside, the cabin could have used a bit more TLC in the cleaning job. There was a sour/cheese-like odor in the office/loft, so a deep clean is probably needed there. The front entrance and decks were in need of sweeping. We found trash around the hot tub. The hot tub would not go above 102', so didn't feel that warm to us in chilly and foggy late December. The other odd thing was how few plates, bowls, mugs there were. We were just three and kept running out of dishware. I think there were exactly three of each item or something like that. It could use a full set of these items. Just a note that the fireplace was broken when we visited in December 2021. This was fully disclosed in the VRBO listing, so no worries there, but just flagging in case others have their hearts set on warming up by the fireplace. Finally, just a flag to other guests that you need to go pick up the check-in packet at the main office and can't just arrive and check in. So save time for that drive. Overall, a very lovely and elegant cabin in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Dennis L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get-a-way
Needs more kitchen ware. Only 3 dinner plates; 1 wine glass (added 2 more from garage). We had a power outage and flashlights needed batteries. The ones supplied were dead. Hot tub was fantastic. We’d definitely come back . Beautiful scenery..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey L L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful south end forest location
Gorgeous and comfortable space surrounded by the redwoods, close to small shops on Annapolis Rd, Moonraker, and forest trails. Peaceful sanctuary well stocked with games and movies. Nice hot tub and has a private sauna. Kitchen and laundry well equipped. Check-in/check out were seamless, though allowed times were (4 pm in/ 10 am out) were not ideal. Second bedroom is quite small w/only twin beds. Great property would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kristina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, hidden in the trees.
Wonderful home in the throw back of the origional The Sea Ranch design of homes that nestle into the natural landscape. Felt like we were far in a forest and yet a short trip to town for groceries. The sauna and hot tub are terrific. The home is a little dated in the 70's but clean and a wonderful place to relax and hang out with friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten O.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a lovely small home, perfect for my adult daughter and me.
The home is warm, inviting, a great get-away in the woods.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely home deep in the redwood forest.
Thank you, Longwell home owners, for sharing your charming home. Your decor, library, film collection and thoughtfully appointed kitchen were such a pleasure. A quiet retreat that was thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely retreat in the forest
Spacious, well-maintained home surrounded by redwoods with sauna, jacuzzi and fireplace. Perfect getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., Oakland, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat
This is our third time here. It's a perfect retreat - everything you need to stay in, beautiful reasons to go out. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
Thank you for the wonderful trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home
The house is great, nicely appointed, good kitchen, nice hot tub and sauna. There was a plumbing problem in the master suite though. Despite a phone call and email to Vacasa, no one came to fix the problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephen s., Oakland, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful design
If you like well designed homes, stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sierra Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in the woods
We enjoyed our stay but the beds were uncomfortable. The sauna was amazing, felt like we were staying in a tree house and the deck was fabulous. Hot tub water was a little dirty and oily. For check in it was frustrating to drive 20+ minutes past the house to pick up passes and come back after driving so long to get up there. Would be helpful to have passes at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamelie T. B.

Liked: Cleanliness
In the Sea Ranch woods
Lovely & comfortable home--sauna did not work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Peaceful Bliss
The hot tub and sauna were amazing! Both were plenty hot with adjustable heat settings, also adjustable jets for the tub. Used them both multiple times every day and night. Leaning back in the hot tub while surrounded by redwoods at night, so blissed out. This home truly has had everything we needed for gourmet cooking and entertainment. Huge DVD collection(movies,music), and even bigger selection of books. Super soft and absorbent bath towels and pool towels. Loved having fully stocked firewood with an axe to make kindling. Perfect location in the forest hills up away from the windy beach, but only a few minutes drive to the beach. Hiked for miles in the deep redwoods and on the beaches. Great selection of board games and puzzles too. Just bring food and drinks to enjoy. WiFi worked quite well, but resist temptation to use it as long as possible, remember you are escaping the reminders of stress! Only didn't like having to drive further north into Gualala for check-in to get our parking pass and rec permit. But it wasn't a hardship as we stopped for beers and seafood nibbles at Cove Azul and watched the sunset
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerri F.

Beautiful. Serene. Perfect amenities. . . truly a gem of a place.
We really loved staying at this lovely cabin in the woods. Great design, lots of books, music, and every kitchen tool you would need to cook anything! Our kids (6 and 7 yrs.) playing outside in the woods making fairy houses while we enjoyed being able to see them from almost all angles of the house from inside while cooking. Wrap around windows make this view magical. Epic walks around the property and quiet. Truly a dream!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Mike V., California, USA

Great place to chill in the woods
My girlfriend and I spent an anniversary weekend here and we really enjoyed our stay. The house was nice and spacious for a couple, 2 bathrooms is always a nice luxury to have. We found the kitchen adequately equipped to make some nice meals while we were here. The fire place was fantastic, it kept the place toasty warm. We were really happy with the nice big carpeted area in front of the fire place. It was a great place to roll out our yoga mattes. Roll up all of the blinds and as you stretch or do some yoga you feel like you are in the middle of the forest. The windows are nicely placed to give you that feel. We also enjoyed some time in the hot tub but we really loved the sauna. Overall it was a great forest getaway. I give it 4 stars because the drive all the way in to Gualala to pick up the house packet was a little bit of a drag. I guess if you are coming from the north it isn't a problem. When you come from the south you drive about 15 or 20 minutes past the house into Gualala to pick up the house packet. Coming from the Bay Area on a Friday night, I could probably do without the extra 30 minutes of driving. At least you don't have to return it to Gualala when you leave. We still really enjoyed our stay. Thanks for sharing your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018