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Avis

9,8 sur 10 – 
Exceptionnel

Maison entière

3 chambres3 salles de bain6 personnes

Commodités populaires

  • Vue sur l’océan
  • Piscine
  • Cuisine
  • Laveuse
  • Sécheuse
  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés

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Sea Ranch, CA
  • Place, Plage de Shell Beach
    ‪5 min à pied‬
  • Place, Plage de Tide Pool Beach
    ‪10 min à pied‬
  • Place, Plage de Seal Rookery
    ‪10 min à pied‬

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À propos du quartier

Sea Ranch

Séjour au bord de la mer.En séjournant ici, vous serez à moins de 1 km de Plage de Shell Beach et à moins de 3 km de Sea Ranch Chapel. Plage de Tide Pool Beach et Plage de Seal Rookery se trouvent également à moins de 3 km.
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À proximité

  • Plage de Shell Beach - 5 min à pied - 0.4 km
  • Plage de Tide Pool Beach - 10 min à pied - 0.8 km
  • Plage de Seal Rookery - 10 min à pied - 0.8 km
  • Sea Ranch Chapel - 2 min en voiture - 1.1 km
  • Plage de Stengel Beach - 5 min en voiture - 4.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Café - ‬8 min en voiture
  • ‪The Dining Room - ‬8 min en voiture
  • ‪Trinks Cafe - ‬7 min en voiture
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬7 min en voiture
  • ‪Vue Kitchen - ‬7 min en voiture

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Hébergement entier

Vous aurez la maison entière pour vous et ne la partagerez qu’avec d’autres voyageurs de votre groupe.

Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails

Welcome to Tin Roof, an iconic Sea Ranch architectural retreat designed by Obie Bowman, where indoor and outdoor living blend seamlessly around a private landscaped courtyard and sweeping Pacific Ocean views. With a main house and separate guest house, this unique property is perfect for families or small groups seeking space, privacy, and coastal elegance.

🌊 3 bedrooms (Main + Guest House) • Multiple half baths • Sleeps 6
🔥 Gas fireplace • open-concept living with ocean views
🍳 Gourmet kitchen designed for multiple cooks
🌅 Shared landscaped courtyard with patio seating & gas BBQ
🛁 Primary suite with soaking tub, jets & step-down shower
🏡 Separate guest house with private bedroom levels
📺 Free WiFi throughout the property
🐕 Dog friendly (1 dog allowed) • children over 12 welcome
📍 Ocean-view architectural gem by Obie Bowman (AIA)

The space

Tin Roof is a thoughtfully designed coastal compound featuring a main residence and a private guest house arranged around a beautifully landscaped central courtyard. With open interiors, expansive views, and multiple private sleeping areas, this home offers both connection and separation for a truly flexible stay.

🌊 Ocean views from the main living spaces and courtyard
☀️ Private landscaped courtyard with outdoor seating and gas BBQ
🔥 Gas fireplace for cozy coastal evenings
🏡 Architectural design by Obie Bowman (AIA gem)

🏠 Main House features:
🛋 Open-concept layout connecting kitchen, dining, and living areas
🌅 Wide ocean views visible throughout main living space
🍽 Gourmet kitchen designed for multiple cooks working together
🔥 Gas fireplace for warmth and ambiance

🛏 Main House:
 – King Bed
– Elevated upstairs via long shallow staircase
 – Expansive open design overlooking main living area
 – Soaking tub with jets
 – Separate step-down shower
 – Light-filled architectural layout

🚻 Additional Main House bathroom:
 – Half bath conveniently located off kitchen

🏡 Guest House features:
 – Two bedrooms (King and Queen Bed)
 – Each bedroom includes private half bath
 – Shared shower located in hallway
 – Ideal setup for families or couples traveling together

🌿 Outdoor living:
 – Large shared courtyard between main and guest house
 – Patio furniture for relaxing outdoors
 – Gas BBQ for outdoor dining and entertaining
 – Peaceful landscaped setting for gathering and unwinding

🧺 Additional amenities:
– Back up generator for outages
 – Towels and bed linens provided
 – Free WiFi throughout the property
 – Comfortable layout for extended stays

⚠️ Notes:
 – Garage is not available for guest use
 – Children over 12 are welcome
 – One dog allowed (must be leashed and supervised)

Tin Roof offers a rare combination of architectural significance, privacy, and coastal beauty—an ideal Sea Ranch retreat where every space is designed to highlight the ocean, the light, and the landscape.

Guest access

• Entire main house and guest house are private to your group
• Self check-in instructions provided prior to arrival
• Driveway parking for up to 3 vehicles
• Courtyard and all outdoor living spaces included

Note: A $75 pet fee applies per stay for guests bringing a dog.

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

Discover Sea Ranch
Whether you're visiting Sea Ranch for the first time or returning to your favorite coastal destination, you'll enjoy:

• Miles of scenic bluff-top and forest trails
• Dramatic Pacific Ocean views
• Quiet beaches and tide pools
• Wildlife viewing opportunities
• Spectacular sunsets and star-filled skies
• A peaceful atmosphere perfect for relaxation and reconnecting with nature

Sea Ranch & Sonoma County Requirements:
• TOT #3908N
• Rental License #LIC24-1093

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Commodités de l’hébergement

Piscine/spa

  • Piscine commune

Internet

  • Disponible dans la maison : Wi-Fi gratuit

Stationnement et transport

  • Stationnement sur place

Cuisine

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
  • Cafetière-théière
  • Four
  • Four à micro-ondes
  • Grille-pain
  • Lave-vaisselle
  • Réfrigérateur
  • Surface de cuisson

Restauration

  • Table de salle à manger

Chambres

  • 3 chambres
  • Draps fournis

Salle de bain

  • 2,5 salles de bain
  • Douche
  • Séchoir à cheveux
  • Serviettes fournies

Lieux de séjour

  • Foyer
  • Table de salle à manger

Divertissement

  • Téléviseur avec chaînes par câble/satellite

Espaces extérieurs

  • Barbecue

Buanderie

  • Laveuse

Confort

  • Chauffage

Animaux de compagnie

  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés

Accessibilité

  • Hébergement non-fumeurs

Services et commodités

  • Fer et planche à repasser

Points d’intérêt de l’endroit

  • À proximité de la mer

Activités

  • Tennis
  • Excursions d’observation de la faune à pied à proximité
  • Observation des baleines à proximité

Dispositifs de sécurité

  • Détecteur de monoxyde de carbone (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement.)
  • Détecteur de fumée (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.)
  • Extincteur

Politiques

Arrivée

Arrivée à partir de 16 h
Arrivée sans contact offerte
Âge minimal pour l’enregistrement : 21 ans

Départ

L’heure limite de départ est 10 h.

Instructions spéciales pour l’enregistrement

Un adulte (18 ans ou plus) doit assumer l’entière responsabilité de la réservation.
L’hôte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives à l’arrivée et au départ.
Les renseignements fournis par l’hébergement peuvent être traduits au moyen d’outils de traduction automatique.

Instructions relatives au départ

L’hôte vous demande d’effectuer ce qui suit avant votre départ :
Remplir et mettre en marche le lave-vaisselle
Retirer les effets personnels, jeter les restes de nourriture et de boissons et sortir les poubelles
Éteindre les lumières, verrouiller les portes et retourner les clés
Le non-respect de ces règles peut entraîner un avis négatif de la part de l’hôte.

Animaux de compagnie

  • Les animaux de compagnie sont admis
    • Il n’y a pas de frais pour les animaux d’assistance

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

  • Children are welcome.

Événements

Aucun événement autorisé

Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Interdis de fumer

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’hébergement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties.
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits.
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement.
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.
Cet hébergement comprend le dispositif de sécurité suivant : un extincteur.
Cet hébergement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation.
Les clients supplémentaires peuvent faire l'objet de suppléments, conformément à la politique de l'établissement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales dépendent de la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement. Elle ne peuvent être garanties et peuvent occasionner des frais supplémentaires.
    Cet hébergement est géré par un(e) hôte professionnel(le). L’offre d’hébergement est associée à des fins commerciales, professionnelles ou d’entreprise. Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits. Pour assurer la sécurité des clients, chaque hébergement de l'établissement comprend un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone, un extincteur et un détecteur de fumée.

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Foire aux questions

Does Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Shell Beach and 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Tide Pool Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails to downtown Sea Ranch?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Sea Ranch.

Avis pour Tin Roof | Courtyard Retreat Near Bluff Trails

Avis

9,8

Exceptionnel

Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 25 avis sur 29.
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 3 avis sur 29.
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 1 avis sur 29.
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 0 avis sur 29.
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 0 avis sur 29.

9,6/10

Propreté

Avis

Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Eliza H.

Points forts : Arrivée
Stunning view!
Séjour de 2 nuits en février 2026
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Jason Y.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
The house and view were amazing, loved the floor to ceiling windows and the outside space in the courtyard, beautiful flowers.
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2026
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

James C.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great location and place. Neat to have two buildings for larger groups. Large kitchen and shared area.
Séjour de 6 nuits en décembre 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Ken and Sara T.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great house and location
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié

8/10 – Bien

Shirley J.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
The only criticism I have is that the furniture was well used and very soft. The rest was wonderful.. the bed I slept in was really firm. Couldn’t figure out the oven though. Beautiful ocean views. Numerous light wildlife to watch through huge picture glass windows.
Séjour de 6 nuits en mai 2026
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Rikke J.

Tin Roof awesomeness

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 experience at the Tin Roof was unparalleled. The unique layout of the house with open space concepts, the warm sunny courtyard, and the proximity to the ocean made it an unforgettable experience.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Korbin M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful home and layout. So close to the beach
Séjour de 2 nuits en septembre 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

stephanie s.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful house

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2023
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Albert S.

Tin Roof is Wonderful!

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: See below.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Mark W.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect Sea Ranch weekend

Tin Roof is a perfect stay showing both the style and ascetic of a Sea Ranch home. Great design and style. Well appointed kitchen thats ready for cooks. Loved the spaces indoors and out. Will definitely recommend.
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Ruth Ann B.

Wonderful 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: We had a great experience at this unique and special home. We highly recommend it - some highlights include: the view!, the well-stocked kitchen, the cool architecture!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Nathan W.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Tin Roof magic

What an incredible place in such and incredible setting. Unique, serene, and beautiful. Quail families that visited us every morning made our day!
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Lisa C.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Spring Break Get-a-way

Great house! Very comfortable and clean. The kitchen was well stocked. Nice and quiet, as it is located off the highway. Beautiful ocean and meadow views from every room and window. Loved the architecture of the house as well. We have already booked our next visit to “Tin Roof”.
Séjour de 8 nuits en mars 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Ann L.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing stay at a beautiful property

We loved our recent stay with friends, family and our pups. The architecture and location of the house are amazing, close to oceanfront trails and unimpeded views of the ocean. We loved to gaze at the ocean and view wildlife from the living room. But what was best was the incredible vibe that we felt. The house was so welcoming. We could tell that the owners love this house and love having visitors enjoy it. Highly recommended!
Séjour de 4 nuits en janvier 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Natalie O.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Everything was lovely and clean. The garden was perfect for our little dog. He loved running around sniffing every plant. I wish I’d had about a week or more to relax there myself. We didn't use the guest house but we looked at it and it’s very sweet! I love the gas fireplace so much. Excellent chef’s kitchen. Bed was very comfortable! The only thing missing is a stereo system, soundbar or something similar for music. Wide view of water across a short meadow.
Guido in front of the bedroom window.
Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2025
Avis vérifié

8/10 – Bien

Gary G.

Points forts : Communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.

Fabulous location and unusual architecture

We loved the house and the location. The Sea Ranch is a wonderful area to stay, and the community is used to short term visitors so everyone is very friendly, as long as you play by the rules and are respectful of others. For those who want a place to be loud and have their dogs and kids run free, I’d recommend another community.The facilities at the lodge are so nice, and the restaurant is fantastic. One thing I’d do differently next time is that I’d plane for more time on the property. There are so many things to do, you could spend a week there and never get bored.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2025
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

louise j.

Sea Ranch

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 loved our family time at the Tin Roof. The expansive ocean views were unexpected and appreciated. .The house is designed perfectly to bring the outdoors in. The courtyard was full of lovely plants and perfect for our little dogs. It was clean and we had everything we needed. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Lisa C.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Happily Returned to Tin Roof

The is was a three week retreat at Sea Ranch and second time at Tin Roof. We love the location with views of the ocean and wildlife (deer, fox, and birds)that roam the bluff. The house is spacious and comfortable with a large, well stocked kitchen. We love to cook and had most of our meals at home. The appliances take a bit of getting used to and could, at some point, be replaced. Our niece stopped by for a couple of days and loved the separate quest quarters. The bed was a bit hard and creaky? The courtyard was beautiful and private. Tin Roof has everything needed and more to enjoy a wonderful Sea Ranch vacation. We have already booked our next trip to Tin Roof.
Séjour de 21 nuits en août 2024
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

8/10 – Bien

Robert K.

A Beautiful House but . .

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: An amazing and well-stocked kitchen, but the oven was inexplicable, the stove was cumbersome to light and keep on low and the coffee pot was crusted with years of use. The master bedroom open to the kitchen is not for everyone. The guest house does not work for two couples as every noise travels up and down stairs. The blocks in the courtyard are uncomfortable to walk across bare foot. The dead plans in pots and the dead tree at the entrance should be removed, as should the Chlordane, Malathion and Roundup in the shed. The dining and living room areas are light and delightful.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Robert N.

Style and Substance

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: Wonderful. As others have mentioned, the layout is not for everyone, though it worked well for us with our two older teenagers sleeping in (and enjoying) the guest house. The outside is unique style, the inside is lots of substance. One continually notices some new feature or artwork, and everything is very nice. The most well-stocked kitchen we've encountered here (20+ yrs)...and it might not be close. So many surprises; sharing two here, the rest to be discovered - lots of (incl dimmered) lighting, and (though we prefer wood as a rare treat) the gas fireplace is the best we've seen. Re: dogs, the (nice, colorful, and roomy) courtyard is enclosed but - for awareness though not an inconvenience - it's a low (~2ft) wall on the ocean side, where you will sit for hours for that view. We went in with reasonably high expectations, having been aware of this house for 25 years and seeing the pictures, and still left pleasantly surprised. Beach Rentals was, as usual, fantastic and responsive.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Hal C.

Tin Roof

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: Beautiful home, if not a little strange in the layout. I would not have a problem staying this home again. Beautiful views out of the windows.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Deborah C.

Wonderful Stay at a Unique 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: We truly enjoyed this beautiful property. A few suggestions for the future: Moore hand and face towels in the main house, a spray nozzle on the kitchen sink, check the pipe under the kitchen sink. The pipe under the small sink was loose and leaked. We are handy and were able to repair it With simple tools on hand.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Weekend in sea ranch

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: Sea ranch rental office welcomed us so nicely! They gave us mini flash lites and gave our dog a treat. It was so nice to check in with them. They are so nice there. The house was exactly as it is described. The beds were comfortable. We could be at the beach in less than ten minutes. The last day is rained. So we put on the fireplace and checked out the awesome library of books in the house! Great assortment!We played cards too. The large windows let you see the whales and deer crossing! And maybe a raccoon!You can tell that the owners take special care of their home and we tried to treat it like it was our own home too. We will be back. ❤️
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Albert S.

Tin Roof

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: See below
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

claudia w.

really fun and interesting 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 Husband and I had a really good time in this unusual house. The outdoor deck area has a great view and we had all of our meals outside while viewing the ocean, you do however need shoes when walking on that surface. The house is a very open floor plan, so if you are trying to sleep and someone is in the kitchen, it can be a little noisy. The appliances are a little complicated but we managed. Beach Rentals ,as always, were very helpful and friendly.