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Kenber House – Don Jacobs Coastal Near Shell Beach

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A wooden interior with a dining area, two leather chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden walls, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, and a tiled backsplash.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture and a green umbrella, overlooking a grassy field.
A hallway with four framed artworks on the wall and a large framed picture on the right.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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Sea Ranch, CA
  • Place, Seal Rookery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shell Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Ranch Chapel
    ‪14 min walk‬

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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 44 reviews
$440 nightly
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The Sea Ranch Lodge

About the neighborhood

Sea Ranch

When you stay at this vacation home in Sea Ranch, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Seal Rookery and Tide Pool Beach. .This vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Shell Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Sea Ranch Chapel.
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What's nearby

  • Seal Rookery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tide Pool Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shell Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sea Ranch Chapel - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Walk On Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trinks Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Black Door Mexican Cuisine - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Kenber House – Don Jacobs Coastal Near Shell Beach

Welcome to Kenber House, a classic Sea Ranch retreat designed by Don Jacobs and completed in 1985. Set on a peaceful meadow just down the road from Shell Beach and One Eyed Jack s playground, this warm and inviting home blends timeless Sea Ranch character with everything you need for a comfortable coastal escape.

Gather around the cozy woodstove, relax in the private hot tub beneath the stars, or enjoy meadow and blue-water views from the oversized window seats. With a well-equipped kitchen, flexible sleeping spaces, a spacious loft, and a welcoming pet-friendly layout, Kenber House is an easy choice for families, couples, and friends looking to slow down and enjoy Sea Ranch.

Highlights:
2 bedrooms 3 beds + loft futon 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6
Classic Sea Ranch home designed by Don Jacobs
Completed in 1985
Peaceful meadow setting with partial blue-water ocean views
Near Shell Beach One Eyed Jack s playground
Private hot tub on southwest-facing patio deck
Cozy woodstove + forced-air central heating
Fully equipped kitchen with DCS 5-burner gas cooktop
Heavy-duty mixer, food processor, slow cooker deep fryer
Oversized window seats overlooking the meadow
Southwest patio with gas BBQ dining for 6
Loft with vaulted cedar ceiling and 47 flat-screen TV
Apple TV, YouTube TV Netflix
High-speed internet included
Pet-friendly
Close to bocce ball, picnic areas, beaches trails
3 heated pools, saunas, tennis pickleball courts

Sleeping Arrangements:
Primary Suite: King bed ensuite bathroom direct access to hot tub deck
Guest Bedroom: Queen bed built-in twin bunk beds
Loft: Full futon 47 TV media area

Linens and towels are provided.

Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1: Full ensuite bathroom with oversized shower
Bathroom 2: Full hallway bathroom with tub/shower

Note: $75 pet fee applies per pet per stay for guests bringing a dog. Dogs must be leashed and cannot be left unattended

Exclusive Access to Sea Ranch Recreation Amenities
As our guest, you ll enjoy access to three private recreation centers featuring heated pools, saunas, tennis courts, pickleball, and more.

Del Mar Recreation Center
Location: 40600 Leeward Rd.
Large outdoor heated pool Saunas Tennis courts Pickleball courts

Ohlson Recreation Center
Location: 37600 Highway 1
Large outdoor heated pool Saunas Tennis courts Basketball Volleyball

Moonraker Recreation Center
Location: 35336 Moonraker Rd.
Heated outdoor pool Saunas Pickleball courts Drop-in pickleball

Recreation Passes:
Per The Sea Ranch Association rules, we provide 2 recreation passes per rental. Each pass can accommodate up to 6 people when fully completed. If you need additional passes beyond the 2 provided, day passes are available for $5 per person, per day at the pool kiosk or the Sea Ranch Association office.

PLEASE NOTE: After your booking is confirmed, all guests are required to complete and sign the rental agreement before arrival. Additional information and instructions will be provided after booking.

Sea Ranch and Sonoma County Guidelines
Drones are strictly prohibited in The Sea Ranch.
Quiet hours must be observed between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM every day.
No outdoor amplified sound is allowed at any time, day or night.
Dogs must be leashed and cannot be left unattended.
Maximum of 3 vehicles are permitted at the home and must be parked in the driveway. No RVs are permitted.
Maximum occupancy is 6 guests for this home.

Sonoma County Permits
TOT #1624
Rental License #LIC24-1206
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a flat-screen TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • DVR
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Turn off heaters, stove burners and oven DO NOT START SELF CLEANING OVEN
Lower window blinds/shades. If applicable, close skylight windows
Turn off TV and all other audio equipment
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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 is also known as

Ideaal Gelegen op de Ongerepte zee Ranch Meadow
Ideally Located on the Unspoiled Sea Ranch Meadow Sea Ranch
1108968

Kenber House – Don Jacobs Coastal Near Shell Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

family reunion

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Private and close to nature with plenty of spaceto hang out & visit, Short walk to beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kenber House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home with everything we needed. Will return for sure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on the meadow following the original principles set out for Sea Ranch 60 years ago. Steps from a great beach and dog friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn't meet the host, but the home was perfect for us. The house was well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Comfortable house. Private location and hot tub. Close to the beach. Lots of Windows for viewing wildlife. Would stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Coastal Sanctuary!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Oh what a wonderful time we had! Beauty all around! Beaches are great! Favorite was Walk on Beach. Had sun & fog, good meals, & enjoying time with our son. Beautiful home with great artwork by the owners! Thanks for letting us be a part of The Sea Ranch life.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2nd time here

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Big airy and open. Furniture could do with an update, but overall a great house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great home in Sea Ranch

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Really enjoyed this home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Will Return!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect rental for our family of four. Private backyard! and well-appointed. A short walk from the beach and the playground. The only downsides are a few spiders in the bathrooms, and linens must be paid for on top of the rental price.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 2parents, 2teenagers, 2 dogs for Mother’s Day Weekend. The house was clean, well stocked, and very comfortable. We brought our own linens and towels, as well as extra sheets for the window seat assuming our dogs might want to jump up there. The hot tub was a nice perk, and we were within walking distance of Shell Beach and the park. We will definitely be back.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Kenber

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely home/ location. The furniture is wearing down over years of use. Could use furniture updating for comfort. Sliders in the primary bedroom not functional. Disappointing as could not open for air or sound of ocean. Windows in second bedroom did not function correctly either.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Kenber

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely home/ location. The furniture is wearing down over years of use. Could use furniture updating for comfort. Sliders in the primary bedroom not functional. Disappointing as could not open for air or sound of ocean. Windows in second bedroom did not function correctly either.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay at a Great Property. The Kenber home has a lot of character and was interesting how the owners have decorated it with their pictures and mementos. Home was clean and tidy. I was a bit unsure how it would be when I reserved it as they charge for sheets and towels. Also had to put down a 1,000 deposit (refundable). We have rented 8 other Sea Ranch homes that all provided sheets/towels. Was not a problem, just different from our norm. Made our reservations late and with a small dog there were limited options for us with Sea Ranch homes available. This actually worked out well for us as the location was great and the home was very nice. We would definitely come back again to stay here in the future. Had a lot of fun and really enjoyed our vist!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place and will definitely be back! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Basic Needs

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It’s worn and dated but comfortable. Everything costs a lot these days but we are grateful there are people who are willing to share their home with us and our poodles. We forgot to bring our own linens. We always stay in places that include linens. It doesn’t seem too much to expect that so just know it’s for basic needs and you provide the rest. Linens, towels, foil, plastic wrap, dish soap etc.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shell Beach Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute house in a great location in Sea Ranch- right by Shell Beach. The kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed the deck and hot tub. Everything was clean and very nice.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous get away❣️

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love benber house. It’s clean, well organized, great amenities! Love seeing all the wild life and easy walk to the beach...great place to relax and enjoy the sounds of the ocean❣️
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The Stormy Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a good time at sea ranch. The house is great and conditions fine. We had a stormy weekend with a 28 hour power outage. Fortunately the house has a fire place and a gas stove. All was still Okay, we just would have liked to get some status information from management. Suspecting us for removing a poster was not making us happier either. Still, we might come back
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Classic Sea Ranch Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at the Kenber house, although it is a bit older, it has the classic Sea Ranch architecture and vibe with vaulted ceiling, nice outdoor deck and large kitchen, close to the coastal trails and beach at a very reasonable price
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love the Kenbar house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've often stayed at Kenbar and just really like that place. They have great kitchen equipment, a lovely hot tub and comfy beds. They also allow dogs, although mine is now deceased.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location. Beautiful and private

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved this rental. Very charming rustic details. It was absolutely gorgeous and perfect 5 min walk to the coastal trail. Only recommendation is replacing screen doors as during the day it’s nice to have the airflow without having to worry was out the bugs/natural wildlife coming in.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kenber house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family has been enjoying vacations at sea ranch for 60* years. Kenner house is my new favorite! The house layout is great. The views are wonderful and it is so very peaceful yet very active with wildlife. The house is well stocked and super clean. The location was fabulous with an easy walk to the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Sea Ranch place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We all loved the home. the only problem we had was the bunk beds and queen bed were not comfortable and I suggest they should be upgraded. perfect location to walk to the beach and see the harbor seals . Family really enjoyed the golf course. Would return if new beds!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great week in Kenber

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been renting Kenber for many years and always have a great stay. The house is well-described and a wonderful place to decompress. It's a quick walk to the beach and short drive to Gualala. We are very satisfied with Beach Rentals and appreciate their sheet/towel service option. Highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

August 2017 Stay

I love this house. It's a great embodiment of the Sea Ranch ethos. It's well-designed without trying to be fancy like a lot of newer Sea Ranch homes. The main room is beautiful and kitchen was well-stocked. A short walk to the beach but you land right where the sea lions hang out. Highly recommend!