Sea Ranch Abalone Bay — Hotel in Point Arena

There are many reasons to visit the Sea Ranch, but it's the sense of peace at Abalone Bay that calls our family back year after year.

We have stayed at many Sea Ranch homes, as well as the lodge and our unanimous favorite is Abalone Bay. So many special spots/memories here: sitting just off the patio (yes, just like in the picture); soaking in the grandeur of a moonless night from the hot tub; witnessing the ferocious waves crashing to the south, while snuggled on the couch inside; witnessing my first whale spouts while cooking breakfast(!). Just as important, there's a sense of belonging at Abalone Bay: you feel a sense of being home.

Marry this with all the Sea Ranch has to offer (the bluff trail is a short walk from the deck) and you will find yourself under Abalone Bay's spell.

I could continue, but I'll just add that, with the recent improvements, this World Class experience is even better, yet the character of the home remains warm, welcoming and oh-so-comfortable.

Thank you, Donna and Jorge, for sharing your home: we have some truly special family memories at Abalone Bay.

Lance and Elise

PS Don't take my word for how comfortable it is - look at Chimi and Benji: even they found peace together at...

The views are obviously amazing and it's hard not to be impressed when the ocean is the first thing you see in the morning! Donna made it SO easy it was to settle in with digital instructions and resources for everything. Some vacation rentals feel like you're walking on eggshells. This one felt like home immediately.

I had to fit in a few hours of work here and there, and the setup made that painless. Fast wifi, a proper desk (rare!), and zero distractions beyond the occasional hawk or deer wandering by. Not a bad trade.

Donna was fantastic. Super helpful without being overbearing and just genuinely invested in making sure the trip went smoothly. You can tell she loves the place and wants her guests to as well.

At one point, we realized we’d accidentally parked in the wrong spot. I’ve stayed in places where that kind of thing would trigger a quick message from the host pointing it out, but not here. We texted Donna to let her know, and she was completely relaxed about it. Just said basically, “No worries, it happens!” and that was that.

Would definitely love to come back, ideally with fewer Zoom calls and more time in...

We stayed at Abalone Bay for 4 wonderful nights. The setting is stunning; foggy mornings settle on sweeping carpets of golden grass and craggy rocks. The sound of the sea is the backdrop for ethereal light that calms the mind and body. Three of us and our three dogs settled in the home and landscape as though it was our own. The setting is nearly indescribable and the home itself is perfectly outfitted with anything you may need.

We dined at Timber Cove, Sea Ranch Lodge and Gama - all lovely and delicious and unique. Highly recommend Red Stella in for chic shopping, Noma for hand dyed T-shirt’s and sweatshirts and Salvarae for balms and potions, all in Gualala.

Horse Back riding on the beach in Point Arena was lovely as well as a stop at Luscious Lisa’s for jams, chutneys and a great chat.

Twofish bakery is a must for both sweet and savory.

The wonderful, chubby seals a few feet from the house were a source of hours of entertainment. What wonderful creatures and such a gift to be able to observe them in their habitat.

Donna is an A+ host and the home is flawless. A truly beautiful wonderful trip...