If you ever dream of seeing the Sonoma Coast - and enjoying the views that you see on the postcards…read more- then come here. Sea Ranch Resort has breathtaking room views of the beach and windswept bluffs overlooking the Pacific ocean waves. They are a smaller resort with ~14 rooms, but they do have interior and exterior event spaces for small weddings or corporate events. Their restaurant features farm produce from their own farm (just down the road!). I definitely want to come back and spend a weekend!

In the four or five times I've visited Sea Ranch, I've always stayed as a guest of my brother and…read morehis partner (and possibly once as a guest of my parents), so I've never paid for the things I'm about to criticize. I write that upfront as a caveat emptor/grain-of-salt cliche disclaimer. In short, I'm totally looking four or five different gift horses in the mouth. But honesty is the best policy trumps obsequiousness in my book, at least when it comes to writing reviews, and I know my brother would understand, so on with the review. It's so disappointing, but that's probably because I didn't come here until I was an adult. If I had started coming as a child, it would still be as magical as Carmel is to me, even though I now know better. The nature is gorgeous and lush and also sparse and unforgiving. Way fewer large trees grow here than you would expect, but maybe they also merciless cut them down to prevent people's views from being blocked? I don't know. It's just not as green as I expect it to be, but I'm a native Californian, so I love my browns and yellows as well as my greens when it comes to grasses and ground cover more generally, and the coveys of quails that often bathe in the ruts left by car tires delight me every time I see them. Our state birds are so flirtatiously frivolous. It's a wonder they survive at all. The architecture of most of the houses really appeals to me, despite how annoying some of the architectural failures (mostly small) are. The difference between architecture and art is that taking too many risks in architecture can actually kill people, and thankfully, the worst excesses of bad architecture here have to do with poor material choices, so premature rotting, excessive leaking, etc. You know, stuff that architects designing buildings along an unforgiving shoreline are supposed to take into account? Yes, that stuff. I love how far apart the houses are from one another, and that there seems to be no rhyme or reason so their relative siting. The entire area just feels like something out of a 1,200-page romance novel set in medieval times or the setting for an RGP video game that I would play too much of as an early teenager or like the entirety of England seemed to me for most of my semi-voracious-reader childhood. It's darkish and spooky and foggy--but not as foggy as you think--and flat. It's really flat. And it's really big. Getting here from San Francisco is a real chore. I've driven to and from by myself at almost all times of the day except the middle of the night. If you're doing that, make sure you're very well rested, and don't speed. Those curves are just killer. Make sure you bring a lot of books. The last time I was here, I believe there was wifi, but I didn't use it, because this is the kind of place you come to escape the real world. Why would you want to bring the Internet along with you? The northern part feels far homier than the southern part. I don't know why. It might be less crowded. Or maybe it's the pool. But there might be another pool that I've never been to. Oh, and the architecture style is its own kind of thing in my mind. So when I see something that looks like it's trying to be a cheap knockoff of Sea Ranch's worn woodsiness, I call it a "Sea Ranch ____." So, for example, I refer to this Starbucks near my parents' house (https://www.yelp.com/biz/starbucks-coffee-whittier-6) as Sea Ranch Starbucks. I don't think I'd ever fork over the cash to stay here by myself or to host others, but I definitely do enjoy being here when I'm invited, even though the trip to and from here are the parts of Sea Ranch I most dread.

I cannot recommend Kimberly highly enough! As a long-distance buyer relocating from Boston to Santa…read moreRosa, I needed a realtor who could handle all the challenging homebuying logistics in California--and Kimberly exceeded every expectation. During my initial weekend visit, she quickly understood my preferences and helped me narrow down my search. When a promising property came on the market after I returned to Boston, she provided such a thorough video tour that I felt like I was walking through it myself. Her responsiveness, knowledge, and genuine care made what could have been a stressful process remarkably smooth. Kimberly truly went above and beyond at every turn. She coordinated inspections, arranged for deep cleaning before my move-in, signed for my new bed delivery and setup, and even agreed to receive my car delivery over the Christmas holidays. As a newcomer to California, I was overwhelmed with logistics, but she guided me through everything from acquiring insurance in a fire-risk area to understanding the nuances of Oakmont Village's different sub-HOA requirements. She connected me with reliable inspectors, contractors/handymen, and service providers, drawing on her extensive network and experience flipping homes with her husband. Whether answering questions herself or quickly connecting me with the right expert, her follow-through was impeccable. If you're buying a home--especially from out of state--Kimberly is the best!

Kim and her team were amazing during the entire home buying process. They were patient, responsive…read moreand easy to work with.

We've bought and sold quite a bit of real estate in the last few years and were very lucky to have…read moreworked with Hanne Liisberg of The Coastal Real Estate Company for the sale of our Sea Ranch house. We had talked to a number of other local agents but Hanne was the most responsive and had the best knowledge of the local market. She walked us through what to expect in terms of pricing and timing and gave us very valuable advice on what should, and shouldn't, be done to the house to prepare it for sale. What we didn't expect was that she was able to get an offer before the house even hit the market. We knew that Sea Ranch home sales tend to take longer than Bay Area sales, but thanks to Hanne, we sold our house faster than we could have hoped for and got the price we wanted. Plus, when the inevitable issues came up, Hanne guided us through them with outstanding advice. Overall, a fantastic experience!

CHRISTINE HUTCHINS is the best realtor in the area…read more Christine is very knowledgeable about the Mendocino Coast, its communities, amenities and the people, as well as the comparables with Northern California Real Estate. She is very honest, and has all the details, and is not afraid to say "i will look into that" if she doesn't have the answer and get back to us promptly. She is readily available and very helpful, and will hold your hand. The Customer is her priority. I would certainly work with her for my next real estate purchase in the region.

Requested a BPO (brokers price opinion) for a property in their market. Sean not only got it done…read morewithin a few hours (after business hours, normal turn around time from other brokers is usually a few days), he drove by the property and took pictures for us (property was tenant occupied and Our company is out of town). He provided additional info that was not even requested by us which helped us tremendously to make a business decision about the property. If he puts this much effort into a simple BPO then he has my full confidence that he will go above and beyond in all other aspects of his business. Sean will be my go to broker for any real estate listings in his market. Excellent market knowledge and communication.

Gaelen and team helped us sell our house for over asking in 8 days! (during a buyers market) If you…read moreare looking for an agency that can make things happen quickly and professionally look no further. We felt guided and taken care of every step of the way. We had multiple offers on our home and Gaelen, Chelsea, and Adam were a solid support throughout. Highly recommend!

This last spring Adam, Gaelen, and Chelsea helped us buy our beautiful vacation home in the heart…read moreof a beautiful redwood forest. They were so helpful in helping us understand the area and all the ins-and-outs of what we should know about owning a home in such a unique location. They spent a whole day showing us around to comparable properties, and they were so enjoyable to be around. They were friendly, knowledgable and professional. Once we were ready to move forward they helped keep everything organized and on track, from finding a broker, insurance, inspections, etc. We live a few hours away, so having their help through that process was essential.

I have used Robert to locate and purchase a vacant lot in Sea Ranch and to manage a commercial…read moreproperty located in Gualala. Robert is responsible, responsive, thorough, and sensitive to the needs of his clients and the overall community. As Chairman of GMAC, he truly services as the ex-officio Mayor for Gualala and is well connected in the community. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend and use Robert and Oceanic Land Office for any real estate transactions on the coast, regardless of their complexities.

We have had the good fortune to work with Robert Juengling twice in purchasing houses in Gualala…read moreand Sea Ranch. On both occasions Robert was consistent in his communications and thorough in his research when answering our questions and concerns. We felt like he was as concerned as we were in getting exactly what we wanted and did not push or rush us. His knowledge of the area is encyclopedic. This was very helpful to us since we wanted to know about the community that we would be spending half our time in. Buying a house can be very stressful. We discovered Robert is more than capable of working well with stressed out buyers!

The best personal service on the Mendocino Coast. We have dealt with several agencies over the last…read more40+ years and Coasting Home is by far the best we've found.

We rented a home with this agency, mainly due to lack of choices from our preferred vacation…read morerental. The home we rented (for over $400 per night, plus a $200 non-refundable cleaning deposit) was the "Urban Escape" on Sea Ranch. The property itself was in need of some repairs and upgrades: the hot water tank gave out the first night. The rental agency contact did get a plumber out to us, but I had got the pilot to stay lit while he was there, and he left with the wrong diagnosis (improper ventilation). After repeated re-lightings, the pilot would not stay on. We gave up on it. Also, the built-in microwave was kaput, and the original oven controls were missing. A replacement microwave was set on a counter. One day into the stay, a cabinet door to the kitchen sink area fell off. The fill cycle in the master bath toilet would not shut off without jiggling the handle. Coasting Home should have known of the issues with this home, and should not have listed it. Answer? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Elizabeth Kreck has been our agent on both the buying and selling side since 2013. She is an…read moreincredible woman with a wealth of local knowledge and a wonderful down to earth agent. In the summer of 2018, Elizabeth listed our home in Anchor Bay, the house went into escrow within 2 months. I was out of state for most of the transaction but, that was not an issue at all. She communicated everything with me and I felt very confident in her! (As usual!) We closed escrow without any issues. Yay! Last Summer 2019, Elizabeth found our dream home after almost a year of searching, since selling our starter. This house has a lot more privacy and is closer to the ocean. Win Win! She knew exactly what we were looking for and called me the second the listing came into her office. If it were not for Elizabeth, we would never ever have gotten this house as it had not even gone to market yet. A perk of being a client of Mrs.Kreck's!!! She is a complete joy to be around as well.

From the owner: Specializing in Sonoma and Mendocino Coast Real Estate including The Sea Ranch, Gualala, Point…read moreArena, Manchester, Irish Beach and Timber Cove. Elizabeth Kreck has worked with buyers and seller since 2005. Please contact her at 707-972-8463 for all your real estate needs and questions.

Sea Ranch is also one of my favorite places. We use this rental agency when we go on our women's…read moreget away. We call this luxury camping because we have to provide our own linens and do light housekeeping before we check out. It is well worth it. The prices of renting the vacation homes are economical. I do recommend that you stay at least 3 nights.2 nights are not enough!!

Rude. Seriously, the entire staff. Perhaps Bill teaches them to be rude?…read more When a millionaire asks a real estate agent if there is anything nice available, the real estate agent should say something besides "no." Unbelievable.