Cozy, clean & private retreat situated on a hillside with a fabulous white water view of the Pacific. Sailfish Retreat has: ocean view hot tub; easy access to 50 miles of trails; close to the beach & recreation center with a pool & tennis ; fast internet & streaming flat screen TV and an EV charger. Reservation requests must include guest(s) info, i.e. residence, purpose of and any previous visit(s) to The Sea Ranch, & pet (1) pre-approval, etc. Request will be denied if not included .
The space
Sailfish Retreat is a one bedroom detached guesthouse with kitchenette located on the West Meadow (ocean side) of The Sea Ranch. The Sea Ranch is about one hundred miles north of San Francisco and about 55 miles south of Mendocino.
This ten mile stretch of land is an internationally famous vacation spot known for blending architecture with nature. The land consists of majestic bluff tops and accessible sandy beaches, coastal ocean meadows and redwood forested hillsides of approximately 3500 acres. Fifty percent of the land is dedicated to open space, which is shared by all property owners and guests. The Sea Ranch concept is to”live lightly on the land”, with landscape playing a major role in housing design. Architectural review takes place through The Sea Ranch Design Department. Many activities are available, such as to play a round of golf on a Scottish-style course, hike on the fifty miles of maintained trails, fish, swim, whale watch or kayak. The Sea Ranch has 3 recreational centers, each with a tennis court, a pool and sauna. The Sea Ranch also has a dog park, children's playground called 'One Eyed Jacks' and equestrian barns (no rentals but will board horses for visitors). The nearby town of Gualala provides restaurants, supermarkets, medical facilities and other amenities.
Sailfish main house was built in 2002 with the idea of bringing a sailboat to land. It is a unique structure architecturally and has the ultimate privacy from the 'commons (open space)' that exist on three sides. It perches on the side of a slope and has views down & across a thicket of vegetation to the rocky shore beyond . 'Sailfish' (Gilbert House) was one of approximately thirty homes featured in 'The Sea Ranch', a book written by Donlyn Lyndon & Jim Alinder, (2004). It is also included in the 2013 edition entitled, 'The Sea Ranch: Fifty years of Architecture, Place and Community on the Northern California Coast'. The houses they chose to include in this 300 page book demonstrate the Sea Ranch 'vision'. 'Sailfish' was described in it as a 'diminutive shingle castle'. The 2004 edition and the 2013 edition sit on the Guesthouse closet shelf, so please take a look. Trail access is just below the house . . . some trails are designated for biking and horseback riding. TSR trails map is also available for guests and will be found in the Guest binder on the closet shelf. From the house you can walk to Stengel beach in about 10 minutes and to Ohlson Recreation Center in about 15 minutes.
An addition was added in August of 2016 that includes the Guesthouse and one car garage. The existing deck was expanded and now connects to the new addition. The new deck offers outdoor dining space and room to relax on 2 chaise lounges. The main house will not be available to guests (vacant during any rental stay). The new garage houses the washer & dryer and is set up for keyless entry. The Guesthouse entry is through a patio door with keyless entry. Added in 2018, on the side of the garage, is the outdoor shower. The shower is connected to the on demand water heater, so no cold showers unless you want one.
Guest access
Guests will be able to access the Guesthouse, outdoor shower, carport and deck with enclosed courtyard, hot tub and fenced yard. The main house is owner use only (not occupied during guest stay). The washer & dryer is located in the garage. Your booking also includes access to The Sea Ranch homeowners' Association recreation areas with tennis courts, swimming pools, saunas, trails (both bike, horseback and walking). The closest, Ohlsen Center, is only about a ten minute walk from Sailfish.
Other things to note
All Sonoma Coastal vacation rentals, including The Sea Ranch, are required to possess an operational permit TOT (transient occupancy Tax certificate) and have a certified property manager. TOT, mandated under State Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7280, is levied at a rate of 12% for all lodging less than 30 days. As of January 1, 2017, this fee is collected by Airbnb. Our permit numbers are 922N TOT and PMR24-0357. Operational standards are enforced by Sonoma County with fines for infractions, which can include loss of license. Infractions where guests would be responsible include: Excessive noise, including the use of outdoor amplified sound, unsecured pets and/or nuisance barking, outdoor burning of solid fuels, possession or discharge of fireworks, nuisance lighting, exceeding parking & occupancy limitations and not following trash & recycling guidelines.
Sailfish Amenities:
Queen size bed with Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress (2024)on Blue Dot frame with mattress topper with quality linens and down comforter.
Deep soaking Americh tub with Grohe shower system & Kohler toilet (2016)
Kohler kitchen/bath sink with disposal (2016)
LED lighted wall mounted makeup mirror & hairdryer.
Hot Springs TX with Lift n' Glide Hot Tub on deck, 2 person (2024)
Kitchenette fully stocked with a Induction cooktop and induction cookware.
LG refrigerator/freezer with ice trays
Appliances: Wolf Gourmet Countertop Elite Oven, Bella microwave 700 watts, Cuisinart Belgian waffle maker, Oster blender, Panasonic rice cooker, Juiceman juicer, Kitchen Aid mixer
Set of dishes, glasses and placeware setting for 4.
Essential cooking tools, i.e. set of knives, grater, wine opener, measuring cup, etc.
Krups drip-grind coffee maker and coffee bean grinder & electric tea kettle.
Bistro table with 2 chairs
Internet by Sea Ranch Connect, high speed service allowing unlimited data usage for movie streaming, etc.
Guesthouse is heated by a Napoleon electric fireplace and Cadet toe kick heater in the bath area
Towels, linens and cleaning & paper supply are provided
Speed Queen stacking washer & dryer unit in garage New (2018) & iron & ironing board
One carport parking space & one. EV charger (Tesla will need adapter to use) installed 12/8/2023
Outdoor shower connected to a Rinnai water heater (2018), works with Waterpik Pet Wand Pro
Desk with basic office supply
49" Samsung flat screen TV with sound bar. Sling subscription and complimentary movies with Amazon Prime & Netflix.
Wrap-around downstairs deck (2016) to include dining table and 2 chaise lounges, stair access to fenced yard, binoculars to take in the view.
Swimming Pool, sauna and tennis courts in TSR recreational centers.
Midland weather radio (recommended by Sonoma County for safety and emergency preparedness), defensible space compliance letter of Chapter 13A of County Code, evacuation zone and map in Guest Binder
Registration Details
922N
