Relax in a Gorgeous Garden in the Anderson Valley
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Stoney Bottom Cottage and The Suite at Stoney Bottom are quiet and private: No telephone, no television. Both accommodations are walking distance to town and set amidst extensive and beautifully landscaped gardens. The Cottage, at 540sf, has a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, and a sunny private deck with Adirondack chairs. The Suite, at 640sf, has an efficiency kitchen, single person spa tub and access to a large deck overlooking the gardens furnished with Adirondack chairs, tables and hammock. Each accommodation sleeps two in California King beds. Both units have gas-burning fireplaces, dining and seating areas and are decorated with unique furniture and artwork. Experience seasonal bird watching, creek walking and midnight star gazing. A garden shop on the grounds features the work of several local artists.
Cheese, crackers and wine are provided for the first evening of your stay. While we do not provide breakfast, ready to grind fresh coffee beans, loose and bagged teas, and milk and sugar are available.
Keywords: landscaped gardens, Wine, Anderson Valley,
cottage, quiet, private, Boonville, Mendocino County, art, fireplace, birdwatching
Property Type
- 1 story
- Cottage
- 540 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2, Beds for 2
- Bedroom 1
- Detached Unit
- King size beds (1) The Cottage and The Suite each sleeps 2 adults.
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Cooking Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Refrigerator
- Dishes & Utensils
Amenities
- Parking Off Street
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Towels Provided
Other Amenities
Communications
- Internet
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Lanai / Gazebo
Theme
- Romantic
- Away From It All
Location & View
Activities
- Churches
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Laundromat
- Massage Therapist
- Groceries
- Walking
- Mountain Biking
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Winery Tours
- Restaurants
- Botanical Garden
- Scenic Drives
- Hiking
Other Activities
Reviews
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Relaxing getaway
Relaxing getaway
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 05/02/13
- Review Submitted 05/05/13
We're just back from two nights at Stony Bottom Gardens' guest cottage. This was our second stay there and it was a great getaway from the Bay Area. The gardens are gorgeous and Ginger & Walt are friendly hosts. The cottage has everything you need in the kitchen, a comfortable bed, and two patios to take advantage of sitting in either sun or shade. We love Boonville and the Anderson Valley, and Stony Bottom has become a favorite part of our visits.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Peaceful Garden Getaway
Peaceful Garden Getaway
- Guest Teresa & Gene
- Date of stay 06/22/12
- Review Submitted 06/30/12
My husband and I have just returned from another wonderful stay at Stoney Bottom Gardens. It has now become a summer tradition for us as we have had the privilege of staying at both the Cottage and the Suite over the last few years. The photographs do not do justice to this amazing, gorgeous, garden setting. The listing description is very accurate and you get, oh so much more! The finest linens, the softest towels, and a king size bed that is as comfortable as home (and perhaps more comfortable) await you. Ginger and Walt are the most thoughtful, kind, and caring vrbo hosts we have met in our travels. We will continue to come back every June to celebrate the summer solstice in this splendid setting.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Xanadu
Xanadu
- Guest Michael
- Date of stay 06/15/12
- Review Submitted 06/19/12
Need some impetus to work in your garden; Stoney Bottom Gardens will restore your green thumb ambitions. Just returned from a wonderful weekend in the Anderson Valley after enjoying the cottage and gardens of Stoney Bottom for two days. Truly an undiscovered jewel box of landscaped wonderment. Hope to return next spring when the thousands of bulbs will emerge from the lovingly tilled soil. The hosts are welcomimg and delightful.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Delightful destination
Delightful destination
- Guest Two Gypsies
- Date of stay 06/01/12
- Review Submitted 06/13/12
We have a standing reservation for an annual getaway to this delightful location. It is wonderful to watch the property evolve as Walt adds to his gardens. We always reserve the Cottage where we can spend blissful hours sitting on the deck, sipping a glass of wine and watching the birds and butterflies dance through the garden. Do check out the photos - they don't do justice to this remarkable place. The Cottage is spotless and cozy, comfy. Ginger and Walt are caring, interesting, and delightful hosts. If you can bear to leave this place the Anderson Valley is wonderful to explore with many charming wineries (Husch is one of our favorites) and good places to dine. For those who want to visit the coast, Mendocino, a charming old seacoast town, with a great botanical garden, is only 30-40 minutes away.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
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Paradise in Boonville
Paradise in Boonville
- Guest Rebecca
- Date of stay 05/17/12
- Review Submitted 05/21/12
Just back from our 4th stay. We love the accommadations and the beautiful gardens. Ginger and Walt have done an amazing job. Their attention to detail is seen everywhere. It is blissfully peaceful.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Romantic destination
Romantic destination
- Guest Daniela
- Date of stay 03/22/11
- Review Submitted 03/20/12
It was a delightful experience. The cottage that we stayed was beautifully decorated and spacious, the gardens are stunning and we loved walking around them guided by Walt and Ginger - by the way they are amazing hosts, what a lovely time we had with them! I will definitively come back to visit anytime soon!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
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wonderful getaway!
wonderful getaway!
- Guest Lina
- Date of stay 06/29/11
- Review Submitted 03/14/12
my husband and i spent our first anniversary here and absolutely loved it!! the cottage is pristine and so so cozy. the owners, ginger and walt, are warm and friendly. and they even leave a bottle of wine for you. very nice!! the outside space is fantastic...we spent time running around outside and enjoying the beautiful weather. the location is also fantastic as it is right next to the booneville, where we had a delicious anniversary dinner. we hope we are lucky enough to return soon!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Delightful and whimsical getaway in Anderson Valley
Delightful and whimsical getaway in Anderson Valley
- Guest Kira
- Date of stay 10/01/11
- Review Submitted 03/12/12
I first stayed at the Stoney Bottom Gardens a few years ago. It is delightful. The cottages are well-appointed and creatively decorated. The extensive gardens and collection of art (some by Ginger!) dotted throughout are worth wandering around (or relaxing in). Ginger and Walt are excellent hosts, they make you feel at home. I have been back a couple more times, recommended it to friends and given a two night stay as a wedding present. It is a truly unique and wonderful place to stay.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Blissful B&B in Boonville
Blissful B&B in Boonville
- Guest Seasoned traveller
- Date of stay 09/05/11
- Review Submitted 12/27/11
We recently returned to the UK from our 2nd visit to the Anderson Valley. We stayed at Stoney Bottom Gardens both times & can truly say what a wonderful experience it was. The changes we saw in the 6 year gap between visits was remarkable. The cottage & suite are wonderful with homely touches & yet a feeling of extravagance. We travel all over the world & can only say that this accomodation is second to none. The gardens are fabulous & once again compare to professional gardens seen at Kirstenbosch (South Africa), Monet's garden in France & numerous Royal & Stately Home gardens back home in the UK. To add to all of this of course is the welcome received from the owners. Walt & Ginger are amazing hosts, warm & friendly & so knowledgeable of the area as a whole. They make you want to revisit time & again. It definitely won't take us another 6 years to do so.Recommended for: Romantic getaway.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$235 | |||||
Additional information about rental rates
Cash or checks only, checks, payable to Virginia Valen, mail to POB 222, Boonville, CA 95415. First night deposit required within 5 days of phone or e-mail reservation
Additional Fees and Taxes:
Additional transient bed tax of 11.5% will be applied.
Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Calendar
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Location
- Nearest Airport: Sonoma County (SRS) at 45 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: 128 at 0.25 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Aquarelle at 0.75 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Aquarelle at 0.75 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2000
About the owner: Walt is the former Dir. of Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park, (now San Francisco Botanical Gardens) San Francisco, CA. Ginger is a ceramicist/artist and the primary designer of the rental properties. Both are plant collectors extraordinaire. Purchased in 2000, with no master plan, the garden and the structures have evolved over an 11 year odyssey from scraggly scrub to a lush landscape with beautifully appointed accommodations. Fenced for protection from the deer in 2004, the Valens have planted more than 6,000 bulbs: daffodils/narcissus, iris, and lilies. Wild flower seeds are on the way to becoming established. Rhododendrons, a “yellow” garden, the “star” garden, an extensive vegetable garden, the succulent garden, the redwood grove and a cutting garden delight the eye and senses. The Pavilions, set in a 'primitive' garden of palms, and cycads, nestle up to the massive green lawn lend themselves to lounging and enjoying a glass of wine with friends. A garden sculpture collection and an onsite garden shop are available for your walking pleasure. Tours for non-residents are available by appointment for a small fee.
Contact us
- Primary: 707-895-9424
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Photos
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Beautiful gardens spread over the 5 acre property. Perfect for bird watching.
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The Cottage is designed to bring the outdoors in.
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Enjoy the garden view from the cottage
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Relax in the shade and enjoy the gardens.
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Relax! A little piece of heaven in the Suite
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Basic kitchen essentials are provided
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Entertain in style in the Annex
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Cooking and sharing with your guests in the Annex
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Garden art amongst the trees
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A raised pavilion centers the garden
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The watering can tree.
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Fall color
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The Cottage nestled in the garden.
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The Cottage features fun and unique furniture
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All the comforts of home.
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The Suite's entrance is lined with unique garden art.
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Cozy and romantic in front of the wood burning stove
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The tranquil garden shows off some of it's whimsical art.
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Intimate, yet spacious too.
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Amazing color year round.
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Beautiful textures
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