Writer's Retreat or Romanic Getaway? (31+ days only) Month Long Vacation Rental

1 bathroomSleeps 267 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Gualala, CA

Sea Ranch Golf Links14 min drive
Schooner Gulch State Beach17 min drive
Bowling Ball Beach18 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)106 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Heartland Studio is a former Writer's Retreat. With it’s ocean view, private entrance and parking, barbecue area, outside table and direct walkway to Zikar Park, the studio also a perfect a romantic getaway.

We encourage you to take a pleasant stroll down to the pond and explore the redwood groves beyond. You’ll find chairs and little tables are up within them, perfect for simply sitting around, enjoying the rustling of the breeze as it makes its way through the trees.

The wall décor are original pieces of history. In the bathroom are early works of Van Arsdale (circa the 1920’s) and Alberto Vargas’ work from Esquire in the mid 40’s. Over my desk, you’ll find Alex Raymond’s 1934 Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers from 1935. We hope you’ll enjoy our collection of movie posters including Laurel & Hardy, Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, Shirley Temple and Ronald Reagan, and the westerns of John Ford. All the happy pieces around the fireplace are the work of my wife, who loves collecting these treasures from the golden era of film.

Property manager

Ray Polson

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

In designated areas only. No smoking in Zikar Park

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gualala

This apartment is located in Gualala. Gualala Bluff Trail and Sea Ranch Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore B. Bryan Preserve and Brush Creek-Lagoon Lake Wetlands and Coastal Dunes Nature Preserve.

Gualala, CA

What's nearby

Gualala Bluff Trail - 13 min drive
Sea Ranch Golf Links - 14 min drive
Schooner Gulch State Beach - 17 min drive
Bowling Ball Beach - 18 min drive
Walk On Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

Gualala Seafood Shack - 14 min drive
Trinks - 13 min drive
The Black Door Mexican Cuisine - 14 min drive
St Orres - 12 min drive
Blue Canoe Coffee & Tea - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Writer's Retreat or Romanic Getaway? (31+ days only) Month Long Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robin N.

30 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely view, comfortable space, too bad about the wildfires

Really lovely getaway, and the view of the ocean from the balcony is just as great as pictured. Studio is clean and comfortable (though be warned that the bed is VERY soft - a bit of a stiff back in the morning as a result). The owners communicated well, especially when natural disaster struck: first power outage and then the water pump stopped working. They were helpful as we figured out Plan B. Highly recommended for relaxing and enjoying the area, but avoid fire season!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary & Jaden M.

24 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon Sweet (Suite)

Property was beautiful. Stay was respectfully and privately held. Low key. Just what we wanted as it was for our honeymoon. Thank you so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H., Marin County

17 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little getaway

This was a perfect spot for my husband and I to get away from all those house chores, garden chores, etc., and enjoy each other and the beautiful area of Gualala. The place was perfectly appointed, plenty of space, sweet old movie themes everywhere, and very comfortable. We are coming back for sure!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark Lovecchio l.

22 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway! Awesome view!

Very pleased!

10/10 Excellent

Maya W.

30 May 2019

Magical Cabin in the Woods

What a lovely, lovely property Ray and Pauline have chosen to share. It was precisely what was advertised and what we hoped for- quiet, with a gorgeous landscape around it and a lovely ocean view. Ray made our stay just lovely. An added bonus was getting to go on walks around their amazing property- full of magical redwood circles and wildflowers. Ray, thank you for making our stay so lovely and sharing some of your vision for the property. We will definitely be back. Highly, highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019