Charming Forest Lodge with Private Hot Tub, Sauna, Fireplace, & Shared Pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Does Charming Forest Lodge with Private Hot Tub, Sauna, Fireplace, & Shared Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Charming Forest Lodge with Private Hot Tub, Sauna, Fireplace, & Shared Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Located in the heart of 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).

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10/10 Excellent

James H.

3 Oct 2024

Short trip

The hot tub was great

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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6/10 Okay

Tamaran C.

16 Sept 2024

Review

The house overall was comfortable and nicely located.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

28 Nov 2023

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

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

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10/10 Excellent

Zean T.

7 Feb 2024

Fantastic stay

We stayed for two evenings as a getaway from SF. Longwell House was really perfect for a weekend where we were totally rained in. The house is totally secluded with fantastic forest views from every window. Tons of porches to enjoy the view from (though we didn’t get to enjoy too much cause of the rain). The layout and architecture of the house is really great and very “Sea Ranch-ish). The hot tub was warm all weekend and the wood sauna was perfect and quick to warm up. Importantly, the house was meticulously cleaned, which is probably the most crucial aspect to a vacation rental to us. Overall a great stay and will return! Just make sure to bring your own firewood if you want to use the wood burning fireplace - otherwise you’re going to need to pick it up in Gualala.

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

25 Oct 2024

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

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

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6/10 Okay

Susan R.

11 May 2024

A Charming Getaway with Room for Improvement

Our stay at the Longwell House offered a picturesque retreat amidst the captivating forest surroundings. The charm of Sea Ranch itself is undeniable. However, the home had a few drawbacks that affected our experience. A leaky skylight caused a sizable puddle in the living room during heavy rain and despite our attempts to contact Vacasa after hours (5:15pm on a Tuesday), we were unable to reach anyone nor leave a voicemail. The absence of batteries in provided flashlights or lanterns made navigating the property after dark a challenge. Additionally, a couple of burnt out lights (most notably in the outdoor sauna), two of four not-working burners on the stovetop, and a broken coffee grinder affected our ability to carry out regular tasks comfortably. While the location was idyllic, these maintenance issues detracted from the overall enjoyment. Simple fixes, like ensuring flashlights have batteries and promptly addressing leaks, could elevate this rental to match the charm of Sea Ranch. With some attention to detail, it has the potential to be an exceptional getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

10 Aug 2025

Beautiful views lovely home

This was the best of both aspects of Sea Ranch. Close enough to the beach to go every day for a walk on the beach. But also up in the wooded area for fantastic woodland views, and gorgeous woodland hiking trails.

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10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

11 Sept 2024

Lovely home for a quiet get-away.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

14 Dec 2023

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

Great place

Met all of our expectations!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomra P.

19 Jul 2024

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

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

Laura R.

24 Mar 2025

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Sea ranch

The house was perfect for us. The only issue was the hot tub didn’t work for the first two days we were there. There was no communication except for waited out. Was told someone’s gonna come check it with no response when I check back in. I shouldn’t have to Flip the breaker and make 10 call/text messages trying to get it fixed.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah U.

25 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

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

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10/10 Excellent

Sonam T.

14 Feb 2023

Redwood sanctuary

We had a great stay here . Everything was perfect including hot tub and sauna . Good entertainment system too. Some more warm blankets could be good since it got cold a little at night . Also , fireplace was great the first night , but our second night it seemed like the smoke was not properly going up chimney and instead was coming out into the room , the smoke alarms went off a few times . Also noticed that smoke was leaking from chimney where the screws are located . We eventually gave up on the fire because of smoke and smoke alarms. Might need to have the fireplace/chimney checked out . House smelled like smoke when we arrived too so I don’t think we were the first ones to experience this . Despite that , we still loved the place and would recommend it .

6/10 Okay

Martina C.

13 Jan 2024

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

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

6/10 Okay

Anne T.

18 Sept 2025

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

The interior is great. The back deck though is rotting away. It didn't appear to have been swept in a very long time. Maybe just using a blower? but that leaves a lot of dirt etc in crevices. Lots of little things inside didn't work well. The kitchen faucet won't stay on. No sponge in our laundry/dish box, most of the pans I wouldn't use. Then having to drive into town for our welcome pack. Why couldn't that be at the house? The parking passes are dated. And, the pillows were not comfortable. The bed though was very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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8/10 Good

Gabriel K.

24 Jan 2023

Nice tranquil home

Spacious, light-filled, in a tranquil setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

14 Dec 2022

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

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

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8/10 Good

Pamela M.

24 Nov 2022

Peaceful forest home`

Loved being surrounded by beautiful redwoods. Also really liked being at the top of the ridge, which gets more sunlight than the homes that are down in ravines. The hot tub controls are difficult to access unless you're already in the tub. I found the hot tub lid very heavy to lift by myself (I am a small woman).

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10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

7 Sept 2022

Great retreat amongst the trees

The house was in great shape. The views out into the redwoods were magical. This is a classic Sea Ranch home - well designed with overlapping spaces, perches, and peek-a-boos. The hot tub was perfectly tucked away. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

1 Aug 2022

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

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

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10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

20 May 2022

Beautiful place in the woods

Nice setting, clean house with hot tub and sauna. Also enjoyed the general Sea Ranch amenities like the pools and the Lodge

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily N., San Francisco, CA

21 Mar 2022

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

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

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8/10 Good

Kim B.

12 Mar 2022

Beautiful property

The setting is magical, surrounded by trees and lush greenery. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds are comfortable. The only downfall is not having a couch in the living room to cuddle up to the fire or read. The chairs in the living room were very uncomfortable.

8/10 Good

Jonathan K.

1 Feb 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

13 Jan 2022

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

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

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