About Us

We’re proud to be the second generation in our family to own this beautiful custom home – and we've created countless warm memories here. When the opportunity presented itself to assume sole ownership, it was truly a dream come true. Because Vista Del Mar was originally designed as a year-round residence, we realized we didn't want our beloved house sitting idle in between our own getaways to Sea Ranch (we now reside on the San Francisco Peninsula). This seaside home isn’t just another impersonal vacation rental…it’s also still our family retreat whenever we can get away. And, as it turns out, making Vista Del Mar available to responsible families and/or couples as a vacation rental has made the Reis family – and our many guests – very happy.

The land was purchased when Sea Ranch first sprang up as a community (back in the late 1960s when there were only dirt roads, as shown in the above photo). Being pioneers in this new town, our family was able to select the best of the best from all the available lots. Knowing that an ocean-front home – with steps-away access to a secluded beach – was on everyone’s wish list, the unique property on which Vista Del Mar now sits became part of the family. Speaking of family, guests often comment how “luxuriously inviting” it feels to stay with us. One main reason is this home wasn't built to be a part-time, weekend getaway house. From day one, our family was committed to designing and building a home to be enjoyed as our personal residence.

Our family has been active in Sea Ranch for over 40 years and we’re fully invested in the local community and its welfare. A portion of our rental income goes back into local businesses and social causes – as well as a range of non-profits including the Coastal Seniors Project (promoting the well-being of seniors living on the coast), Gualala Food Bank (providing staple food items for low-income seniors) and Redwood Coast Medical Services (providing medical, dental and counseling services), the Sea Ranch Chapel Foundation (dedicated to the continued care and maintenance of the chapel and grounds), Action Network (serving local communities on the Northern California coast), and several others.