This classic, dog-friendly Sea Ranch vacation rental with an amazing bluff-side location and an ocean view is just the seaside retreat you and your travel companions have been longing for.

The Sea Ranch community boasts resort-style amenities and amazing landscapes of all kinds, from forests to seashores. Located 58 miles from Mendocino and nine miles from Gualala, this particular rental faces Black Point Beach, with an expanse of sea grasses between you and the bluff.

With intriguing classic architecture and a warm interior, this home balances the simple, uncomplicated style of a beach getaway with the high-end taste of Northern California. Fine-grained wood floors, high ceilings, and stone hearth add to the charm, and views from your spot on the bluff will take your breath away.

Gather in the sitting area, which emphasizes conversations with its furniture facing each other. There is a TV with cable and a DVD/VCR, as well as a stereo system and a CD player for background music.

A full kitchen makes preparing home meals easy and fun. You'll have all the major appliances you need, including a dishwasher. Dine inside in the eating nook with windows on three sides, or head out to the patio to dine.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom rental can sleep six people in comfortable (eight maximum, if you want to bring along an extra sleeping bag or two). A couple will adore the master suite with a queen bed and a carpeted floor. Deck access and bay windows bring in the ocean views. Read in the comfy armchair, or enjoy some quiet TV time alone. The two other bedrooms have queen beds as well, and there is a private washer/dryer in the home.

If you do bring one dog along, there's just an additional nightly pet fee.

Whether you're visiting with your golf buddies, old friends, or your family members, you'll find something restful and engaging to do together here. There are beaches to comb, tide pools to search, and trails to hike. Swimming pools and tennis courts are also available at the Sea Ranch Del Mar, Ohlson, and Moonraker Recreation Centers. Keep our eyes out for wildlife abound in the forests and across the meadows, including foxes and over 220 species of birds. From the bluff view points you may catch a glimpse of a grey whale, or a few California sea lions sunbathing on the beaches!

Grab your clubs and hit the Sea Ranch Golf Links, a Scottish links-style course with a fresh sea breeze to keep you motivated. Dine at The Lodge nearby, and pick up a Sea Ranch sweatshirt at the gift shop.

A peaceful seaside getaway awaits you in the Sea Ranch vacation home - book today and discover Northern California in a whole new way.