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Brown-Hansen - Whitewater Sea Ranch Escape

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with a stove, a dining area with a table, and a living room with a fireplace.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, and a fruit basket on the counter.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a dresser.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sea Ranch, CA
  • Place, Shell Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tide Pool Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Ranch Chapel
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sea Ranch

When you stay at this vacation home in Sea Ranch, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Sea Ranch Chapel and Seal Rookery. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Shell Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Tide Pool Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Shell Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tide Pool Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seal Rookery - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sea Ranch Chapel - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Stengel Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trinks Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Black Door Mexican Cuisine - ‬9 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.

Brown-Hansen - Whitewater Sea Ranch Escape

Welcome to Brown-Hansen, a peaceful ocean meadow retreat where sweeping blue-water views meet the relaxed charm of Sea Ranch. Set across from an open meadow, this inviting home combines modern Southwestern style with bright, open living spaces and a private garden hot tub creating the perfect setting to slow down and enjoy the coast.

Start your morning with panoramic ocean views, spend the day walking to Shell Beach or exploring the Bluff Trail, then unwind in the hot tub surrounded by greenery. With two bedrooms and a loft, Brown-Hansen comfortably welcomes families, couples, and small groups looking for a memorable Sea Ranch escape.

Highlights:
2 bedrooms loft 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6
Panoramic Pacific Ocean views across open meadow
Modern Southwestern-inspired decor
Bright open-concept living and dining area
Private hot tub nestled in a secluded garden
Fully equipped kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Easy access to Shell Beach and Bluff Trail
Peaceful setting surrounded by nature
Decks and outdoor spaces for relaxing
1-car garage
Parking for up to 3 vehicles

Sleeping Arrangements:
2 bedrooms + loft
Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Loft: Sofa bed / futon

Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1: Full shower, Toilet
Bathroom 2: Shower/tub combo, Toilet

Towels and essential bathroom amenities are provided.

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. (West side of Highway 1, Mile Marker 56.88)
Large outdoor heated pool
Saunas
Tennis courts
Pickleball courts
Beautiful coastal setting

Ohlson Recreation Center
Location: 37600 Highway 1 (West side of Highway 1, Mile Marker 53.76)
Large outdoor heated pool
Saunas
Tennis courts
Half-court basketball
Volleyball court

Moonraker Recreation Center
Location: 35336 Moonraker Rd. (West side of Highway 1, Mile Marker 51.06)
Heated outdoor pool
Saunas
Dedicated pickleball courts
Regular drop-in pickleball sessions for all skill levels

Recreation Passes:
Per The Sea Ranch Association HOA 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.
Maximum of 3 vehicles are permitted at the home, with a 1-car garage available. No RVs are permitted.
Maximum occupancy is 6 guests for this home.

Sonoma County Permits
TOT #1607
Rental License #LIC24-1186
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
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
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not allowed

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 Registration Number 1607

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Sea Ranch
1108953
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Sea Ranch

Brown-Hansen - Whitewater Sea Ranch Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Brown-Hansen House is Incredible

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: Love the art, the views, the well equipped kitchen, and the cozy feel of the house. The Brown-Hansen house is the perfect base to explore and enjoy Sea Ranch.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Patrick W.

nice 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: Nice place, good location, wood stove, comfortable furniture and good reading lights. Only negative was the ants in the kitchen and bathroom.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Birgit s.

Welcoming and inspiring home

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: Nice to talk and work with friendly people on a first name basis. It was refreshing. One agent even waiting after closing to check us in. Another helped us navigate a tricky situation with honesty and care.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

merrie theresa v.

Wonderful stay at Brown-Hansen

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 spent 5 days at Brown-Hansen, a house we have known for a long time. It has always been a favorite of friends and we understand why. It is a welcoming and well-equipped home in an excellent location. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happy to be back at Brown Hansen

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: Our favorite Sea Ranch home after 35 years visiting the Sea Ranch.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Relaxing Getaway

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: Our stay at the Brown-Hansen house was every positive experience we knew it would be. Couldn't be more pleased. And we'll be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

craig s.

Magical!

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 stayed at this house at least 5 times over the last 20 + years. Everyone in our family loves it. It just keeps getting better over the years! We have stayed at many other homes in Sea Ranch, but this is by far our favorite.We love all the colors and how they play with the outdoors natural beauty.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Celebrating anniversary and birthday

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: Our third stay at this wonderful home. Beautiful garden with hot tub.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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 very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A beautiful property. Well located and a joy to spend a week at and the beauty of nature. In addition I would say Beach rentals is one of the best property management companies I've ever dealt with

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