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Rustic Studio Cottage on Organic Cattle Ranch

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The Writer's Cottage at Stemple Creek Ranch is tucked away in a quiet spot on the ranch with a beautiful garden, private backyard, and views in all directions.
The cottage is surrounded by beautiful trees and flowers
The Writer's Cottage has a queen-sized bed, writing desk, and kitchenette.
Room
Queen-sized bed and writing desk.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tomales, CA
  • Place, Tomales City Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Tomales Town Hall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Tomales Regional History Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Kitchenette

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Studio Cottage on Organic Cattle Ranch

This cozy studio cottage (lovingly called the Writer's Cottage) at Stemple Creek Ranch in West Marin is a sweet retreat. It has a small deck with a BBQ, tiny kitchenette, outdoor shower, and views of the countryside that stretch for miles. We have two other AirBnB lodgings on the ranch - A 5 person "Rustic Cabin" and a 6 person "Charming Farmhouse".

Stemple Creek Ranch is a family owned and operated organic cattle ranch in Tomales, CA, just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. We raise grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb and pastured pork. This cabin is a refurbished small barn. It is a studio with a queen-sized bed, writing desk, cozy chair, small kitchenette, half bath (open to the room) and an outdoor shower. There is also a small, private backyard with seating and a gas a BBQ.

The Ranch is just a few miles from the town of Tomales, less than a mile away from Highway 1 (Shoreline Highway), and a great home base for exploring Marin or Sonoma Counties.

Please note: no pets, no smoking, no open flames.

We do not live on the Ranch, but there are other houses on the ranch where other people live and we do work there on most days.

Tomales is in West Marin County just a stone's throw from the Pacific Ocean and Sonoma County. Visitors love to go kayaking, hiking, and enjoy the local wine, oysters, and cheese.

There is parking at the cottage. There is no public transportation in the area, a car is required for getting around.

There is Verizon and AT&T cell service. We also have satellite-based wifi on the ranch. If you want to order beef or lamb from us (Stemple Creek Ranch) please let us know 10 days in advance, and we can have it there for you when you arrive.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Petaluma

Located in Petaluma, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tomales Bay State Park and Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park, while Tomales Regional History Center and Tomales Town Hall are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Tomales, CA

What's nearby

  • Tomales City Park - 12 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Tomales Town Hall - 12 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Tomales Regional History Center - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Dillon Beach - 21 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Tomales Bay State Park - 25 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 40 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bodega Bay Oyster Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Two Rock Pizza Diner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Two Rock Coffee Co (USCG) - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Tracen Lower Galley - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Studio Cottage on Organic Cattle Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Studio Cottage on Organic Cattle Ranch?

As of May 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Studio Cottage on Organic Cattle Ranch on May 5, 2026 start from $240, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Studio Cottage on Organic Cattle Ranch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Studio Cottage on Organic Cattle Ranch?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Studio Cottage on Organic Cattle Ranch located?

This family-friendly Petaluma cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tomales Town Hall, Tomales City Park and Tomales Regional History Center. Dillon Beach and Pelican North Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Studio Cottage was a great place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty. It was welcoming, clean and well cared for. The wild life was amazing. The birds, deer and owls made my stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the peaceful setting! Great little cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really enjoyed this cottage. It felt spacious and the outdoor space was calm and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Great Spot

Great little cabin in a beautiful setting, loved the outdoor shower. Easy access to Bodega Bay, Point Reyes and Mount Tamalpais.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estella M.

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

Relaxing Cottage

The Writer’s Cottage was the perfect stay for some time in nature! The outdoor shower never ran out of hot water and was so nice in the cold mornings! Will definitely be back loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Cutest little place!

If you want to have a little peace and quiet this is your place. The setting is fabulous and the cabin is as advertised. Perfect for a couple or solo traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Cozy Cabin

Beautiful property, great little cabin that had all the essentials. Nice outdoor shower, quiet and peaceful place. Would love to return with my wife.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

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

Mid June weekend

We had a great stay even being on a ranch, it was super secluded. We will be back and will recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annabelle d.

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

just right

A beautifully curated place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANITA E.

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

Quiet and surrounded by the wonderful open land

Actually is a great place to do a little writing! Some water colors too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate G.

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

Cute and cozy!

Lovely place to stay. Outdoor shower was refreshing in the cool evening air. Only drawback was the lack of separation between the bathroom and main room - the curtain doesn't give much privacy, so make sure you're very comfortable with any travelling companions!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

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

Beautiful

Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia B.

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

A writer’s dream

It was sublime to be in nature, and the cottage quaint and comfortable. I experienced unforgettable sunsets and a moonlit dawn that took my breath away! Showering outdoor in the cold morning was tempered by the hot shower and unforgettable to be amidst trees with hawks flying above me!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracy w.

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

Reminds me of home

I grew up in western Montana and spent a lot of time on the family cattle/sheep ranch. Your place is equally beautiful and the cottage was well stocked and cozy. Just one comment, you might want to give a little direction on opening the door. I found it a little tricky. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany A.

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

Writers Cottage

The bed was very comfortable. There's no a/c. When we arrived the cottage was closed up and very stuffy. We opened the 1 window and turned the fan on to try and cool off the cottage while we went to dinner. Most of the surrounding establishments close by 8, it was our experience that they run out of food items as well. Had a difficult time finding a coffee shop south of the cottage. I would recommend being food/coffee creamer/sugar. Over all it's a cute cottage and farm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet L.

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

Stemple Creek Writer's Cottage

*We had a great time. Cozy. Served our purposes. *It might be helpful to put pictures of how close the other houses are. *Needs pot holders for the toaster oven. The tray gets very hot. I had to use the dish towel. *Coffee machine was great. Came with coffee pods and creamers. *Stemple Creek Jerky was a nice touch. *Only condiment was salt and oil. Could at least have pepper. Since you are out in the middle of the country, maybe tell people there is only one small frying pan and one pot. Emphasize that you need to bring EVERYTHING if you are going to BBQ. We had to scramble to find the BBQ. *Since it was 32 degrees in the morning, the outdoor shower was frozen until past check-out time. Maybe more insulation on the pipes? BUT WE DID REALLY ENJOY THE STAY!!!!!!!!!! Just some hopefully helpful suggestions.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martina r.

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

Heaven!

I loved this cottage. It's soooo quiet. Though there are other buildings around, it felt very private and the main views of the cottage look out to the hills. I was there to write, and it was perfect. The kitchen worked for me just fine, but it is very spare and the refrigerator is small. The bed is very comfy. And I loved the outdoor shower. Katie, the on-site manager, was responsive via text and completely unintrusive. I'll definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen L C.

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

Peaceful, pleasant retreat

Quiet comfortable 2-night escape from city life. Appreciated no TV and simplicity. Hosts were very responsive when we couldn’t find grill utensils. Nice touches of garden and outdoor seating. We loved hearing the great horned owl, cattle, and sheep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

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

Perfect place to getaway

Really loved the property & the Writers Cottage was the perfect place for a “Me Retreat”. I love the simplicity of it all. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Wonderful Country Getaway

The Writer's Cottage was the perfect place for a few nights away from the hustle and bustle of the city where my husband and I live. We spent our first leg of our honeymoon there and enjoyed the proximity to kayaking in Tomales Bay, dining near beautiful Bodega Bay, and the incredible hiking that surrounds that area. The communication with hosts was very thorough and detailed, and we had no trouble with check-in. The cabin warmed up nicely with the heater, and we enjoyed the adventure of using the outdoor shower! Overall we would recommend this VRBO for anyone looking to have a rustic but comfortable Northern Marin experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Charming, private, quiet

This charming cabin is off the beaten path and was perfect for me. I stayed two nights and truly enjoyed the peace and beauty of the ranch. During the day I traveled all around the area, visiting small towns for great food and shopping, and also going to several different beaches along the ocean, all within easy driving distance. I highly recommend the Writers Cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

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

Quiet Escape

Such a cozy little cabin on a beautiful property. Easy to book. Directions were perfect and check in was simple. We had a wonderful stay and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leslie a.

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

Loved it!

This little spot on a big farm is cozy and clean. The outdoor shower is the topper!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

donna r.

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

Loved it!

Loved the peaceful, quiet countryside and the close vicinity to Sonoma Valley. It was as advertised and I do recommend this tiny adorable house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

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

Back door dd not lock. Otherwise everything was great!

Fun spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lisa and Loren Poncia

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The Poncia Family owns and runs Stemple Creek Ranch in Tomales, CA. It is a fourth-generation organic cattle ranch that raises grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb and pastured pork. We have a full event venue on site including a beautifully restored event barn. We are just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean (Dillon Beach) and just off Highway 1. Come enjoy a slice of paradise with us!

Why they chose this property

Tomales is a great jumping off point to every thing West Marin and Sonoma Counties have to offer - great food, wine, local cheese, oysters, Tomales Bay, Point Reyes, Bodega Bay, and the Sonoma Wine country.

What makes this property unique

This cabin is located on a 200+ acre organic ranch. Come enjoy the quiet and peaceful countryside with everything West Marin and Sonoma has to offer!

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