The Driftwood Lodge
Originally built as a boutique hotel, the Driftwood Lodge is a 3,000 square foot private vacation rental overlooking Highway 1 and the rugged Sonoma coast. The Driftwood Lodge offers you and your guests a secluded escape with 180-degree views of the Pacific ocean from every room that will take your breath away! Sitting on 30 acres, the private estate offers endless exploration of our redwood forest with private hiking trails and a year-round creek. Despite its secluded location, the Driftwood Lodge is less than a 30 minute drive to many state parks, regional parks, fine dining restaurants, golf courses, wineries, and more.
Home Details
14+ guests
5 boutique suites with California king beds
7 bathrooms
Large family room with 55″ TV
Starlink high-speed WiFi throughout
Full stocked kitchen
4 camping cots available (with linens)
2 pack ‘n plays
Outdoor hot tub (6-person)
3 indoor Jacuzzi tubs
3 indoor dry saunas
Extras
Mini-farm with chickens, goats, pigs, and kittens
Private hiking trail with year-round creek
25-acres of redwoods to explore
Reservations
The lodge includes 5 boutique suites, each with a private entrance and full bathroom. All suites have a king bed with luxury linens, a kitchenette (Keurig, refrigerator, microwave), wood-burning mid-century Malm fireplace, thermostat-controlled heater, and full bathroom with shower. Three suites additionally include a dry sauna and jacuzzi tub. An additional 4 “camping cots” with linens and pillows are available to set up within each room for additional sleeping, and pack ‘n plays are available for infants.
The shared common room provides a communal space that boasts a mid-century modern living room with a drink/coffee bar, dining table, dry sauna, gas heater, wood-burning fireplace and 60″ TV with sound bar. Enjoy the sunset and soak in the cozy solitude of the lodge from the panoramic windows while looking for whales and other wildlife.
Our fully stocked kitchen offers additional ocean views, oven, range, microwave and full size refrigerator. A gas grill is also located outside.
At night gather around the gas firepit or wood-burning s’more pit and listen to the crashing waves and barking seals while stargazing at unobstructed views of the night sky with minimal surrounding light pollution.
The lodge sits on 30 acres of redwood forest with a private trail leading to a seasonal creek. We have a mini-farm on site with dwarf goats, chickens, and pigs available for visiting and petting, depending on availability. Explore the 1.5 acre backyard meadow and find our Adirondack chairs and charming macramé hammock. You will not find another vacation home like this on the Sonoma Coast.
We provide 2 full propane tanks to be used with gas grill and outdoor heater. If you anticipate needing more, additional propane may need to be brought up or you can refill the tanks in Gualala or Sea Ranch Supply.
You’re in the woods! Expect some tiny visitors like spiders and beetles, and the occasional mouse. They won’t hurt you and we take every precaution to keep the house safe and clean. If you encounter wildlife indoors – please let us know so we can help remove them safely.
No matter what time of year, the Sonoma Coast offers an ideal escape and an opportunity to connect with nature, friends, and family. With a temperate climate and a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, the Driftwood Lodge is truly a vacation resort for all seasons.
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House Rules & Notes
14 overnight guests allowed (exceptions to be discussed)
Small pets permitted with additional pet cleaning fee ($250)
Check in: 4pm / Check out: 10am
Quiet hours are from 10pm until 8am
No smoking anywhere on the property due to fire risk
No open flames other than designated fire pits and grills
Sonoma County Transient Occupancy Permit #4410N
Please review our complete house rules here.
Additional Policies and Notes
100% Cancellations permitted more than 60 days before arrival date. 50% refunds from 30-60 days.
All reservations include $1,000 damage deposit
Security: there are 5 outdoor security cameras on the property. All cameras are actively recording 24/7 both visually and audibly but are not monitored and are there for safety reasons. Three are directed towards the front of the house (front yard, driveway north, and driveway south), one on the south side of the house, and one facing the backyard / meadow.
Hot Tub & Sauna waiver. The hot tub and sauna are provided for your enjoyment, but come with assumed risks. You are responsible for supervising any children under the age of 14, no eating or drinking in the hot tub or saunas, and agree to use at your own risk. Do not use if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, pregnant, or hypertensive.
We have a groundskeeper, Ernie, who lives on-site at the property. His home is at the bottom of the hill, 200 yards from the lodge, near the Barn and farm animals. He is available for emergencies and would be happy to introduce you to the goats, chickens, and pigs.