The video for this property did not exaggerate. The property is amazing.

The cliff-side view from the remote deck is stunning. Knowing you're one step away from a quick death is thrilling (everything is safe - just don't walk around looking at your phone). You have unobstructed 180 degree views of this rugged and beautiful coastline. We've never seen a better view.

Sea Ranch is a pristine and wealthy community, with some of the best-maintained bluff trails we've ever encountered (8 miles of trails). Our youngest (15) enjoyed running along these trails. Nearby Shell Beach is very nice, and is easily accessed (maybe 1 mile from the house along the highway).

The property is large and open. Kitchen and bathroom amenities are somewhat dated but decent. There's an awesome mermaid table in the spacious great room. The loft area is open, with plenty of sleeping areas. Just outside, the main deck is huge, and the hot tub was well-loved.

We appreciated that the main outlook did not face directly west, which shielded the house from the blinding and hot late-day sun (this is a problem in almost all other west-coast oceanfront homes we've stayed in). The house still provided unobstructed views of sunset through large side-windows, and also from the main deck. It's a great layout.

Brian was an excellent host. He had chocolate waiting, allowed us to stay a few extra hours on our departure day (which was awesome and made departure stress-free), and even provided lunch for us at 2-Fish (local bakery a few blocks away).

Overall, our stay was excellent.