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Sea Ranch, California Vacation Rental Houses and Condos.

The Sea Ranch, California is a planned community located in Sonoma County, California, about one hundred miles north of San Francisco or 120 miles from Sacramento. It is renowned for its distinctive architecture, which consists of many elegant, yet unpainted wooden houses without lawns or fences. The community is prized for its unobtrusive vacation rentals by owner homes and sensitive planning, which attempts to merge with the natural environment rather than dominating it.

Al Boeke, an architect and planner, found the beautiful coastline and forests endearing, and visualized a community that would preserve the natural beauty of the area. Castle and Cooke Inc. purchased the land and brought in experts to plan the development. Principle designers included American architects Charles Willard Moore, Joseph Esherick, and landscape architect Lawrence Halprin. Condominium One (completed in 1965) was awarded the American Institute of Architects25 Year Award in 1991, and was listed on The National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The architecture is postmodern vernacular in the Bay Area Tradition, but is commonly referred to as "Sea Ranch" style. Local building codes include various design requirements such as exteriors of unpainted wood and baffles on exterior lighting to ensure that the architecture doesn't detract from the natural beauty of the area. All landscaping at Sea Ranch must be native plants, which gives residents and visitors a sense of being in a nature preserve rather than a formally landscaped development. In an effort to keep grass cut low to the ground, which poses a serious fire threat during the summer months, The Sea Ranch uses a herd of sheep throughout the community. This practical element in planning is a reminder of The Sea Ranch's origins as a sheep ranch.

A large portion of the Sea Ranch properties are large, fully furnished vacation houses available for rent, and the community is a popular vacation spot. Approximately 12 miles north of Sea Ranch is Gualala, California, a small town of about 1,900 people which supports and is in turn supported by the Sea Ranch tourism. Most vacation rental houses can be rented for a week for between $1000-2000, with ocean bluff properties going for more, and forest properties for less.

Sea Ranch, California vacation house and condo rentals is an excellent way to enjoy an upscale vacation at budget prices, or at least less than you would have to pay for a comparable hotel room. Sea Ranch, California vacation house and condo rentals are just that - private owners sharing their second homes complete with all the amenities their own families enjoy.

Unless otherwise stated  Sea Ranch, California vacation house and condo rentals have kitchens stocked with pots, pans, dishes, microwaves, dishwashers, and lots of small appliances. That gives you the option of either doing your own cooking in your  Sea Ranch, California vacation house and condo rentals, doing carry-out or dining at a nearby restaurant. Nearly 100% of the vacation homes and condos are located in vacation hot spots with a choice of great restaurants near.

Since the market for renters of  Sea Ranch, California vacation house and condo rentals is so competitive, owners knock themselves out decorating their rental condos, cabins, cottages, villas and houses to be the most attractive in their particular area. You will find many  Sea Ranch, California vacation house and condo rentals decorated better than many 5-star resorts at a fraction of the price. It isn't uncommon to be staying in a $1 million to $5 million home living the life of the privileged few at least for a week at a time. It is a wonderful, pampering experience not to be  easily forgotten.

In addition, the large Sea Ranch, California vacation house and condo rentals with three or more bedrooms allow more than one family to share lodging expenses bringing down the cost of many ultra luxurious houses to very affordable levels. Most vacation rentals by owner have enough sleeping space in the bedrooms for the adults and pull-out beds or futons in the common areas for the children to accommodate large family groups.

In short, there is no more rewarding vacation experience or better vacation value than Sea Ranch, California vacation house and condo rentals. It's the smart way to vacation.