The Tarp House

A Sea Ranch Classic with Windows on the Woods

Filled with contemporary art and design, this geometric retreat spans over 2,300 square feet across two structures, and is cut through with skylights for striking, light-infused interiors. A secluded studio features a soaring timber ceiling and an immersed-in-the-woods ambiance from its glass façade nestled under the redwoods. And the main house’s wood-clad volumes and updated period interiors add to the woodsy feel.

The main house features one king- and one queen-sized bedroom and two baths, plus a lofted bedroom with two twins, accessible by a built-in ladder. The glass-enclosed studio is fitted with a king bed, a Peloton bike and gym, with ample space for yoga and meditation. It cantilevers into the redwood forest, as do the home's multiple decks, flowing from the living spaces. The primary suite in the main house is fitted with a platform bed and an architectural timber screen, with a private walkway to the enclosed hot-tub pavilion in cedar and glass.

The living room and greater common area feature a fireplace, extensive library, and a fully-outfitted period chef’s kitchen that’s been respectfully updated and linked to the home’s outdoor decks for alfresco dining and outdoor grilling. Work spaces in the primary bedroom and a nook off the dining room allow for remote work in the middle of the forest.

Layout

Main House: 1 king suite with full private en-suite bathroom, 1 queen bedroom, private adjacent hall bath, double twin loft bedroom over living area accessible via ladder in living room, full dining room, wood stove

Studio: oversized studio with large private bath, across bridge, independent from home

Outdoors: enclosed hot tub pavilion, 2 decks in redwoods, barbecue/grill, dining table

Additional features

Concierge service, VIP Access to The Lodge, pre-arrival grocery shopping, housekeeping, maintenance, transportation to and from The Lodge, wellness services and fitness programming, Sea Ranch curated experiences.

Around

Nestled under the redwoods at the south end of Sea Ranch, the home is walking distance from the area’s most important architectural designs within the famous Sea Ranch community, including early houses by MLTW and Joseph Escherick. Developed in the 1960s, Sea Ranch is known for its distinctive timber-frame structures designed from weathered local redwood by noted American architects, and it rises organically from its rugged coastal landscape in California’s Sonoma County. Created by lead architect Al Boeke for “living lightly on the land,” Sea Ranch includes homes by Joseph Escherick, sea cliff condominiums by Moore, Lyndon, Turnbull and Whitaker, and landscape architecture by Lawrence Halprin, all of whom designed to respond to this dramatic coast’s natural elements.

The area offers hiking on miles of trails, beaches such as Black Point Beach, and activities at Sea Ranch's renowned Moonraker Recreation Center, with its heated pool, saunas, and tennis/pickleball court. The Rec Center is a mid-1960s structure with a wind-blocking wall, flying buttresses and “saddle bag bays,” plus the graphic design work of Barbara Stauffacher Solomon that covers its interior.

Sea Ranch Farm is a working farm located south of the Lodge using regenerative ranching and farming practices and a sustainable, closed-loop program to produce beef, lamb, nutrient dense eggs and veggies, cultivated mushrooms, pork, and honey from Italian beehives. Farm tours are available, with the option of a panoramic picnic on the hill above the bar.

Outside of Sea Ranch, the town of Gualala offers all necessary services with notable seafood restaurants, cafes and bakeries.

Location

Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, California, US. Nearest airport: Santa Rosa (1 ½ hours)

Best time to visit

Year round