Oceanfront home near Shell Beach & Bluff Trail with pools, deck, & great views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Oceanfront home near Shell Beach & Bluff Trail with pools, deck, & great views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Oceanfront home near Shell Beach & Bluff Trail with pools, deck, & great views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Oceanfront home near Shell Beach & Bluff Trail with pools, deck, & great views located?

Located in Sea Ranch, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Shell Beach and Sea Ranch Chapel. Tide Pool Beach and Seal Rookery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the area

Located in Sea Ranch, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Gualala Arts Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve and Shell Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Sea Ranch travel guide

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10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

21 Jun 2024

Beautiful and serene home in a great location

Very private, well decorated and well stocked, comfortable home. We loved every minute of our stay here. Easy walk along the bluffs to Shell Beach, and a little further, a marine preserve. So much wildlife right outside - deer, cormorants and other coastal birds, a fox, and many seals. We will definitely be back to this tranquil retreat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn W.

6 Nov 2023

Simply Superb

The location and the setting are superb. The home is steps from the trails, but very private. The ocean views from every room and from the cozy deck are wonderful. The house is spacious, comfortable and has a great kitchen. We have vacationed at Sea Ranch many times and this is by far the best house we have stayed in.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bex W.

1 Dec 2024

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

Loved the place

The house was fabulous! Well located, gorgeous and well stocked. We had a little problem with garbage that was left but they property owner took care of it when I reported it. Also, using the pool was confusing- and the people there were very rude. But other than those small details, the house was divine and we had a lovely family thanksgiving.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Dermott C.

26 Sept 2023

Just Bluffing is the Real Deal!

Just Bluffing is a beautifully designed home, perfect for comfort and relaxation. The location is exceptional, just a couple of steps to the bluff trail and a short walk to see the seals at Shell Beach. The views from the many large windows are stunning: we could see whales from the living room and the lovely patio while enjoying the great gas fireplaces. Furnishings are attractive and comfortable and the kitchen is particularly well equipped. This is an outstanding property—we loved our time here.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

29 Nov 2023

Girls & Family getaway

Spent the weekend here with a group of girl friends, then my parents came up. It was lovely. Spectacular views from every room. Well equipped kitchen. Slightly odd layout - but so it goes with many Sea Ranch houses.

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10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

8 Oct 2023

Perfect Rental

My husband and three others rented Just Bluffing for three nights. I've rented other VRBO houses and this was the best. A well laid out and appointed house with comfortable beds, nice furnishings, and decor. The kitchen had been recently renovated including stainless steel appliances. The well organized kitchen had everything one would need. The view was open to the meadow and ocean. The house was well maintained and exceptionally clean,

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark S.

25 Nov 2023

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Sea Ranch Vacation

Positives: overall, the layout is very accommodating. It was very comfortable for seven adults and two children. The view was very good. We enjoyed our stay. Kitchen: the kitchen was well stocked. It has everything that you would ever need for meal preparation. Laundry: they did supply laundry detergent, and that was helpful. Negatives: Master bedroom: this was a disappointment. The mattress was hard and not comfortable. The pillows were horrible. They were double size pillows that were hard and difficult to use. Most of us would like one pillow for our head and another to put between the knees or one to hug. This was not possible. My suggestion is to buy different pillows. There were not enough pillows and blankets for the pull out sofa bed. That was disappointing. Cleanliness: overall the place is very clean, but there were cobwebs all over the place and dead spiders. There was only one Kleenex box for the entire unit. There were no instructions to explain how to operate the gas, fire pit, or the outdoor gas grill. Also, the inside fireplace was not operational. The manual indicated that garbage was supposed to be picked up on Wednesday. It was not picked up. Animals got into the garbage on several nights and spread it over the driveway.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

lory p.

24 Aug 2025

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Great place with great amenities and perfect TSR location

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa L.

13 Dec 2023

Excellent stay

Perfect getaway in a beautiful setting.

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

23 Jul 2024

Great stay

Location and spacious home. Kitchen is well stocked.

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10/10 Excellent

randy r.

26 Mar 2024

Great home

Location, beautiful home, well appointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

11 Jul 2023

Great house and location

We loved staying at this house... wind protected deck right by the ocean. The decor is lovely, tons of amenities in the house and a really nice fire pit to keep you warm after the sun goes down on the deck.

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10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

3 Jul 2023

Comfortable, elegant style.

Beautifully designed home, artfully decorated. Spacious with lots of food prep area. Water view with a smidge of wave action near the cormorant nesting cove. Master bedroom mattress super comfy!

8/10 Good

Kristina H.

30 Sept 2025

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The location of the house is unmatched, you can literally sit in the living room and see whales in the ocean. Amazingly beautiful quiet area. The house is a good size and nicely decorated for the most part. The telescope did not work. And as others have noted the sheets for the pullout bed are very hard to find. FYI we found them in the walk-in kitchen pantry in a bin stuffed under the shelf. The house is beautiful, but it needs a deep clean. Lots of areas behind furniture with dustballs, light switches and kitchen areas not wiped down etc. There was one major issue during our stay. The smaller bathroom, which is downstairs from the main living area, was covered with tiny black flying insects (smaller than fruit fly) when we arrived. We understand this is a nature area, but the room was essentially unusable. It seemed they were either coming in through the screen or hatching somehwere in the room (vents?). Anyway, kind of a bummer. Property manager sent someone to clean up who only cleaned up some of it. The room was still not useable. We were told we could get a partial refund but then never heard back. I might think twice about renting from Vacasa again after that experience.In short, a beautiful, spacious house in a gorgeous location, but with some challenges in property management.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi P.

17 Jun 2025

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Location is great! Not the best layout for a party of 8. Very nice house, private location and great view

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

26 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meera S.

25 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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