Beautiful location, private, scenic and special.

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. It is a book lover’s paradise with an extensive library & many cozy reading spots. Great home office setup & Internet if you must get some work done. Appreciate being able to bring our dog!

We loved our stay at the Sunburst house. Beautiful architecture, great views, comfortable beds, and a well stocked kitchen. Also, short walk to a wonderful, uncrowded small beach. Highly recommend

Lots of character and excellent host.

What a splendid stay! Thank you for opening up for your home to our family and friends. We were in awe of the surrounding view, remodeled kitchen, spacious living area, hot tub and beautifully detailed binder you left with history and details to make our stay complete. Your purposeful use of refurbished materials did not go unappreciated. The doors are all so lovely and the welded sun/window off the deck lends a industrial artistic view. Every direction we looked from the house, we were looking at the ocean. We can’t wait to see all the further improvements you are making. Can’t beat the proximity to Cook’s beach. We spent the whole day taking in the sun at the beach while the boys skim boarded. We had a touch of rain the last night so we cozied up and enjoyed the wood fireplace what was prepared for us with kindling and paper. Thank you again for the hospitality. This house is lovely.

The place definitely has plenty of interesting architectural details. Views are lovely. Large hot tub was very nice and clean. Small dog friendly beach is walking distance. Town with a few stores was close by and we found everything we needed. Place looks bigger in the pictures that in reality. There is a long term tenant on the property (very friendly, lives in the unit in the back of the house) that limits full privacy and use of the property. There are also parts of the rental unit that were locked and labeled "private". Owner sent instructions making about 1/3 of the pictured property off limits. Property is not fenced and deer come in the evenings. They are beautiful to watch but yard was covered with ticks. This was a huge problem, especially with two dogs. We ended up going to the store for tick spray and comb for the dogs, and tick remover for humans. Dogs were still covered with them, even after being sprayed, every time we went out. Deck is not big so being in the grass was unavoidable. House has good flow. Master bedroom upstairs is quite comfortable. We did kill a spider in the bed on our first night. We only used one of the two bedrooms downstairs. Bed was not as comfortable as the master room and I did get a spider bite while sleeping. It would get cold at night (January) and we used central heating that works great for common areas and upstairs gets very hot. Downstairs bedroom stayed cold and needed a little heater that was in the closet. There is a fireplace in the living room with wood provided for 2 nights, we stayed 5 (additional wood can be purchased for $20/bundle). House gets warm during the day from the sun. Windows are old and hard to open and only a few have bug screens. Living room furniture is not very comfortable and not sufficient if coming with a larger group. There is a small sectional (impossible for 2 people to lay on the couch and watch a movie) and a chair. We enjoyed the quiet and sound of the waves. Sunsets were incredible too! We thought the price was a bit on a high side considering everything.

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. The house was beautiful as well as the landscaping. We celebrated my husband's birthday and our anniversary. The view of the ocean was breathtaking! We loved it!

We have stayed in the past at Sea Ranch and wanted a similar, but more rustic vacation. We thoroughly enjoyed this unique home.

A magical, secluded retreat on a bluff overlooking the pacific. The long, solid wood beams and wood exterior blended serenely with the surrounding forest. And a canopy of glass windows throughout made you feel like you were part of it all. Adding to the magic, were visits at dusk from foxes and deer grazing on the rolling grounds. Look forward to returning one day.

Beautiful interesting house--quiet and rejuvenating. Great books, views, and art--and a glorious landscape. Best place we have ever stayed.

The setting was lovely. A wonderful feeling of getting away. Ocean view and sounds, interesting and inviting home and even seal barks on our last day. Next time I might do more hanging out and enjoying the property and less driving to surrounding interests all around.

Sunburst is so special and beautiful! Enjoy this place, it is truly special.

This home was phenomenal! From the character of the home, to the amazing books, views and proximity to the beach. It was such peaceful place and I can't wait to go back.

This was my family's first trip up to the Mendocino coast, and we could not have picked a more perfect home. The house is truly magical, and we were in awe by all the wonderful little details the home had to offer. We definitely plan to be back!

We love staying at this lovely and unique property. This was our third time staying in February and it has continued to be one of our favorite locations in California. It has been a wonderful experience to see how the space has evolved and become more comfortable and accommodating. We have experienced the house in both beautiful sunny clear weather and full blown winter storms and have enjoyed it immensely in all circumstances. Thanks for being a great host Ted!!

This is place is amazing. We look forward to renting again in the future.

This is a wonderful place to spend time with your loved ones. The house beautifully blends outdoor-indoor spaces to give you a feel to being immerse in nature while staying warm and cozy. Everyone enjoyed the outdoor hot tub with expansive ocean views. A short walk to the gorgeous Cook beach rounded up the experience of the wild Pacific Coast.

Beautiful sunrises with coffee, watching the restless ocean were amazing. The home was cozy, clean, and stocked with everything you could need. We played daily on Cooks beach which was just down the street. We will be back!

this property is simply amazing. there are no words or images that can convey the volumes of the spaces, the materiality of the interiors, nor its siting on the ocean front. skip sea ranch; this is the place to be. aside from the proximity to the water, the distance from town, and the architecture itself, the place was very comfortably furnished. we had everything we needed for an exceptionally comfortable weekend. the kitchen is well stocked and we didn't need anything that wasn't there for our stay. the owners are very communicative and clearly love and understand this special place. they take great care of the home and the renters. truly worth every penny and we will certainly be back again as soon as time permits. enjoy!!

Sunburst is a magical home in a peaceful setting. The home is beautiful with amazing details. The home is well cared for, down to its thriving house plants. The owners were super communicative, as well. We will definitely be coming back. One of my favorite rentals ever.

This home was in a nice area with a great view. A little privacy and short walk to the beach. Clean and comfy. Would rent it again 😀

House is corky and cool. Views are phenomenal and just a short walk to the beach made for a perfect little family vacation.

Really nice home with a large yard for activities. Beautiful views. Spacious living room. The short walk to the beach was an extra perk! Communication with host was easy, as well as he check in process. Two markets nearby in case you need to replenish your goods. There was a person staying in the garage studio while we were there but we had no interaction with them so it was fine.

We had a fantastic vacation. The location is perfect with panoramic ocean views and a short walk to Cooks beach. The house is beautiful with great architectural details and a Northern California vibe. The beds were very comfortable. Evenings in the hot tub were also amazing. We saw a fox and deer from inside the house. Gualala and the surroundings small towns were also fun to explore and great hiking and beaches everywhere. The coast is so dramatic you could explore it for weeks. Wine tasting is close too!! The owners are very easy to contact and work with. I can't wait to see the transformation of the house and property as they continue to improve and update.

Spent two nights here with the family, and can't say enough good things about the house. Beautiful and cozy, with amazing ocean views. The beach was a 5 minute walk. Also, if you like reading, there are some great books in the collection there at the house. Good times!

We've been staying (2 adults and 1 spoiled rotten fur child) at privately owned vacation properties along the coast in the area between Jenner and Mendocino for the past 8 years. This has been our favorite place so far. In fact, this is the only home that we've ever booked twice; we've stayed here in February the past two years in a row. I can see us making an annual visit here as long as it's still available. We like the owners, home and area that much! This is a unique artistic home with great local architectural history and stunning views that make great use of this amazing piece of property. The owners have done a great job at listing accurate descriptions and providing a lot of information for your stay and you'll find everything you need for your stay and more at the home. They are working on updates to the home which are tastefully done and we're excited to see what updates they've made between our visits. The home has been well cleaned and prepared prior to our arrival including a fire waiting to be lit in the fireplace which we think is a thoughtful detail. The Owners are great communicators and are very responsive during booking, check-in and check-out. They are helpful, very accommodating and genuinely seem to be nice people which we really appreciate. Frankly, they are some of the best Owners that we've encountered while renting privately owned vacation properties. I can say the same for the people that help manage their property locally whom have provided us great information on whom had the best chowder locally. Without hesitation, we would and have recommended this property to friends, family and strangers alike. Gualala is a great town and we really enjoy what it has to offer. We've never had a bad meals or encountered any unfriendly people. We look forward to our next stay and we hope that you enjoy your stay as much as we have ours.

such a relaxing area and what a beautiful property. we only wish we could have stayed longer.

Wonderful home to experience the beauty of nature, ocean views, majestic skies, and wildlife. Cozy and comfortable with all the amenities needed for a great vacation. Highly recommend.

Everything was fantastic. A great relaxation spot near the beach. Owner was super nice to talk to. Would love to come again !

We can't recommend Sunburst Ocean Retreat highly enough. It's an ideal place if you want to stay on the Mendocino Coast, but are looking for a bit more privacy than the clustered houses at Sea Ranch. It's cozy, rustic, architecturally unique, and includes all the amenities you need. The house also affords a range of stunning ocean views and has lots of little nooks for reading and relaxing. This is a particularly lovely place for a reunion with friends or family – we loved being able to cook our own meals in the beautiful kitchen and eat out on the patio overlooking the bluffs. We would absolutely stay here again!

This property is truly a gem. The views of the ocean, deer, stars were magnificent. We had everything we needed and the owner was easily accessible. The opening skylight/balcony was unique. We had never seen anything like it before. We often stood in the balcony and listened to the ocean and watched the stars. Highly recommend it.

Amazing house. Gorgeous views and just a short walk to the dog beach. Nicely equipped kitchen and comfortable house for a family. We’ll be back!