Quail Forest Cabin, Suite & Pool, 2 Units 1BR & 2BR Sleeps 2-6 Occidental, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 61496

Sunny, heated pool, 18' x 38' and 3.5' to 8' deep

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Location: Occidental, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (1-1/4 hrs from San Francisco, 20 min to ocean/Russian River)

Accommodations:  Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)

Pool weather is here! Please inquire about mid-week specials.

Even the most ardent fans of city living head to the country when they need to recharge (Thomas P. Farley, Town & Country Magazine).

Discover the beauty and tranquility of West Sonoma County.

Fresh pastries from the Union Cafe & newspaper delivered to your door the 1st morning of your stay, complimentary coffee, teas, cream and juices.

The perfect stress-relieving weekend get-away or vacation base just 1-1/4 hours north of San Francisco and just 20 minutes from the Pacific Coast, Bodega Bay and the Russian River, 30 minutes from Healdsburg. Star-gazing is easy here, away from the city lights.

Quail Forest Cabin is a comfortable, quiet, private semi-detached guest unit with fully equipped kitchen, on a sunny, redwood forested six acre hilltop in West Sonoma County near the headwaters of Salmon Creek. Quail Forest Suite is a private, separate, light-filled, unit attached to the main residence of proprietor with 2 bedrooms, full bath, sitting area, wood-burning fireplace and wide open views of majestic Redwood trees. Both units have fine furnishings and linens. Indoor and outdoor towels are provided.

The 18' x 38' pool is 3.5' to 8' deep, framed by towering redwoods. The pool is heated from approximately May 1 through October 15. Pool is for exclusive use of guests.

Unit 1: 1BR) Cabin with kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom (with shower), outdoor dining area, wireless internet, sleeps 2. $150./night. Weekly rates. Complimentary coffee, tea, cream, juices, water, condiments. Two night minimum.

Unit 2: 1 or 2BR) Master suite $150. with fireplace, sitting area, outdoor dining area, bathroom (shower over tub) with adjoining bedroom (+$45./night for adults or $25./night for children), wireless internet, sleeps 2-4. No kitchen but fridge and coffee maker. Complimentary coffee, cream, juices, water. Two night minimum.

Bring your horses and ride the ocean beaches. We now have accommodations for two horses - there is free trailer parking and free access to ride State Parks from Bodega Head to Salmon Creek. $15./night per horse.

Public tennis courts are just a 3 min drive in downtown Occidental.

There are walking trails on the property, including meandering paths through the woods and a 50-stair workout. Maps to local hiking trails are in the units.

Just three minutes from the historic, charming village of Occidental, famous for its Italian restaurants at the Union Hotel (and its coffee bar and award-winning bakery, sticky buns, blackberry tarts, apricot turnovers, brownies, foccacia, raspberry croissants), Negri's restaurant and bar, Bistro des Copains (make reservations early), El Mariachi Mexican restaurant, and the new Barley and Hops Tavern. 12 min to Graton for Willow Wood Cafe & Underwood Bar & Bistro. 15-20 min to Cafe Saint Rose, K&L Bistro, Rocker Oysterfellers. 20-30 min to Zazu, John Ash & Co., Farmhouse Inn Restaurant in Forestville, or Cyrus in Healdsburg.

This is the perfect vacation base from which to visit Russian River Valley or Coastal wineries, hike or bicycle the scenic countryside, take a fishing charter from Bodega Bay or a day trip to Mendocino, canoe or kayak in the Russian River, golf several nearby courses, horseback ride at Armstrong Redwoods, or just relax by the pool in the quiet countryside.

Wild Flour Brick Oven French Bread Bakery (open only Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon) and Osmosis (day spa famous for the Japanese Cedar Enzyme Bath) are just 8 minutes away.

Wineries nearby are the Russian River Valley (10min), Green Valley (10min), Dry Creek Valley (35min), and Alexander Valley appellations (40min). Napa, Sonoma, and Kenwood wineries are a 40min-60min drive. More classic California Champagne is produced here than anywhere else in the State. The region is also famous for its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and Syrah wines.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Ongoing: Sundays BBQ & live music Village Inn & Restaurant, Monte Rio
Various dates: Outdoor films at Moshin Vineyards, Forestville
March-August: View Harbor Seal pups at Goat Rock, Jenner
June 24-28 Sonoma-Marin Fair, Petaluma
June 27 Freestone Vineyards BBQ & wine tasting (reservations)
June 27 Two Rock Breathe Easy Ride
July 3 Fireworks over Bodega Bay
July 4 Monte Rio fireworks and parade of lights
July 18 & 19 Duncans Mills Civil War Days
July 25 Hot Graton Nights 2nd annual Classic Car show, BBQ lunch, music & dancing
July 25 Old Grove festival at Armstrong Woods
July 25 Lobster Feed at Harvest Moon Winery
July 28-Aug 9 Sonoma County Fair, faigrounds at Santa Rosa
Aug 14 Marimar Torres winemaker's dinner Bodega Bay (Bay View restaurant)
Aug 15&16 Gravenstein Apple Fair, Ragle Ranch Park, Sebastopol
Aug 28&29 Petaluma Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival, Fairgrounds 12-8pm
Aug 29 & 30 Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival 10-6pm Sat/Sun, Bodega
PLEASE WATCH FOR UPDATES.


Occidental Farmer's Market is every Friday from 4pm to dusk during the months of approx June 1 through October. Dungeness Crab season starts the 2nd week in November and ends June 30. Many crab boats are based in Bodega Bay, a 20 min drive from here.

The climate in Occidental is generally warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than in eastern Sonoma County. As the crow flies, we are about 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Summer temps are typically 75-85F day and 55-65F night. Winter temps range from 40-60F.

PLEASE NOTE: Cellular phone service here in West Sonoma County is sporadic. ATT works here; Verizon generally does not. However, some guests have reported that any cell phone works if you stand in front of the bulletin board at El Mariachi Restaurant in downtown Occidental!

ALSO: Proprietor is a licensed real estate salesperson and member of the National, California, and North Bay Associations of Realtors. Feel free to inquire about properties for sale in the region.

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• Amenities
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • Private Pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Private swimming pool, living room with phone, VCR/DVD player, bedroom with Queen sized sleigh bed, clock radio, fully-equipped full kitchen with 4 burner gas stove and oven, refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker, Weber gas grill, bathroom has shower only (no tub), fluffy robes, 600 thread-count sheets, plush spa towels, covered storage for bicycles, Complimentary coffee/tea, juice, mineral water, Host will provide other supplies prior to arrival, if requested. Walking/jogging trails on-site. We regret our two Australian Shepherds do not allow pets. As we are in a high fire danger area, smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. Washer/dryer available for stays 4 days or longer.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Surfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
• Other Activities
  • Wine Tasting - this is the heart of the Russian River/Green Valley/Coastal Sonoma viticultural areas, Golf (15 minute drive), off-shore Fishing (20 minute drive to Bodega Bay/Pacific Coast), Horseback Riding at Armstrong Redwoods, Antique shopping. 30 minutes to ice skating rink (snoopyshomeice.com)

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$150-195/night, two night minimum or more depending on holidays.
Please inquire about winter rates.
Plus refundable security deposit depending on number of guests & length of stay.
No Credit Cards - Only Personal, Business, or Bank Checks.
1/2 rent due within 5 days of reservation, balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
If Within 30 Days, Bank Checks Please.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises, indoors or outdoors.
We regret our two Australian Shepherds do not allow pet visitors.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 05/26/09
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Thank you for your hospitality. We enjoyed our stay in your comfortable and quiet Quail Forest Cabin. The grounds are peaceful and beautiful and we would love to come visit again. Thank you for the pastries, restaurant recommendations, and notes on bike maps. Sincerely, T & T
• 04/29/09
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  Baron Clan , Coastside, California
  • Occidental is a hidden gem. Quail Forest is perfect for 1-4 people. It is very quiet and private--at the end of a private lane. You can have the best of all worlds--being in a cozy apartment (it is less rustic than a cabin) with wireless internet and wonderful pastries delivered to your door (part of room rate)-- while being surrounded by pristine nature: there are quail and many beautiful redwood trees. If you go in the summer the pool is lovely. Terri is very welcoming of children, which we were grateful for. There are a number of great places to eat minutes from her cabin and in nearby Sebastopol the marvelous bookstore Copperfields, great homemade ice cream at Screaming Mimis and lots else. We have stayed at Quail Forest Cabin twice and hope to return again this summer.
• 02/07/09
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    I just wanted to send a quick thank you -- we so enjoyed our mini respite in your lovely suite. It was more than we had hoped for and we will return for a longer stay in the summer.
• 12/01/08
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  Jana ,
  • Just returned from spending couple nights at the Quail cabin - the suite and wish i could turn back time :). Great clean place, great service, and just georgeous surroundings, view from the cabin is just breathtaking. Perfect secluded place to relax.
• 09/21/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Thank you so much for a wonderful stay at the Quail Forest Cabin Suite. We had a fantastic and peaceful honeymoon weekend. We loved the champagne and amenities, and we know we'll be back soon! Thanks for all of your great local tips and suggestions - we enjoyed every minute. Until next time, P & M.
• 07/09/08
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  Margarita Lacabe , California
  • We stayed in the Master Suite and thoroughly enjoyed it. The room was large and very comfortable, there were gorgeous views of the woods outside and we had the most relaxing time.
• 07/02/08
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  Sandra Andrews , Tewkesbury, England
  • Neville Andrews writes from Tewkesbury England about Quail Forest Cabins. It was a privilege to stay in such a beautiful place, and Terri Avillar looked after us very well. The cabin was very comfortable, and the heated swim-pool was a delight. Would that she could relocate to England, so we could stay more often!
• 07/26/07
  Positive Rating
  Jenny and Jon ,
  • We just returned from a very relaxing three days at Terri's cabin. To have the pristine pool all to ourselves is beyond belief. Terri is attentive to all details and sets up everything just for the comfort of her guests...can't wait to return!
• 08/25/06
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  Joy & Ed Soon , Singapore
  • Truly the perfect getaway! Glorious weather, a gracious and hospitable host, breath-taking surrounds and your very own cabin in the woods - what more could one ask for? My husband and I had the pleasure of staying 8 nights at the Quail Forest Cabin in August '06 and it certainly exceeded all our expectations! The photos on the website don't do it justice! The cabin inself was thoughtfully appointed, super clean and new! A fridge stocked with premium organic juices, bottled water and thoughtful groceries to start your day greeted us on arrival. The host, Terri is a lovely, warm lady who is so pleasant to talk to and she will willingly give you tips about the fasinating area and it's highlights! (And there are many!) Bake by the brand-new pool while you listen to the rustling of the leaves of the giant Redwood trees that surround you! The cabin is perfectly located, minutes away from charming Occidental town, and a scenic and short drive to Bodega Bay, Santa Rosa, Gurneville. We certainly look forward to returning soon! Joy & Ed Soon, Singapore

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