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Cheerful Cottage on Petaluma River near Wine Country & San Francisco
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | Studio |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 600 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
'Junior One Bedroom' with peaceful view in great location
A great location to relax and getaway, or as a home base for your Bay Area Adventure. Enjoy watching the birds in the marshes of the Petaluma River. Just 1/10 mile down the road is a boat launch for kayakers, boaters and fisherman. A short drive to Sonoma and Napa for winery visits. Novato has a fabulous downtown with quaint shops and excellent restaurants. Sonoma Raceway is only 6 miles down the road for any race fans. San Francisco and Oakland are less than an hour away.
The Boathouse has a fully equipped kitchen, large bathroom with shower, and a living room/bedroom with a pull-out couch, a pillow-top queen bed, a LED flat screen TV and wifi internet.
Just outside the cottage is a private deck bordering the marsh with dining seating for 6.
The Boathouse is located at the bottom of approximately 2 1/2 flights of stairs. Access is by foot only.
About Randi Bakken
Although we have lived here for over 3 years, coming home still feels like being on vacation! We look forward to sharing our cottage with you.
Randi Bakken purchased this cottage in 2011
Why Randi Bakken chose Novato
After living in suburban neighborhoods our whole lives, we never realized how amazing an undisturbed view into nature really is. One look out the window had us convinced we couldn't be anywhere else!
What makes this cottage unique
The Boathouse has a definite away-from-it-all, country feel - but is still just a few minutes from downtown Novato, Safeway, Target, and Costco.
Amenities
Black Point-Green Point Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 600 sq. ft.
- 1 story
- Max. occupancy: 4
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Water View
- Waterfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Fireplace ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Towels Provided
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
- Studio, Sleeps 4
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
,
1 sleep sofa /futon
- Queen size pillow top bed with fluffy down comforter. Full size pull-out couch.
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Television ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- churches
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- library
- marina
- playground
- restaurants
- theme parks
- winery tours
- bird watching
- boating
- outlet shopping
- scenic drives
- shopping
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- sailing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(33 traveler reviews)
LOVELY
We stayed two nights in the beach house and really enjoyed the visit. It is quiet, clean and comfortable. The hosts have provided everything you might need. Great location and very picturesque. Definitely would stay there again and recommend it to friends.
A true home away from home
This is an amazing place to stay! Clean, very comfortable, peaceful and had everything we needed. The pictures don't do it justice. The view from the kitchen and deck area is so beautiful and relaxing. The home is very quiet and peaceful. We wanted a place close to the Sonoma raceway and we couldn't of found a better place. I wouldn't hesitate staying here again. We absolutely LOVED this place!
Great cozy little place
This little place was easy to find and easy to get to. Everything was perfect! It was cozy, private and had a GREAT view! The only thing we were bummed about was we were not able to spend much time there. We were in town for a concert weekend, so we were in late and out early every day.
Overall, this place was everything we needed!
The Boathouse - Really is a Cheerful Cottage on the Petaluma River
Really enjoyed our three day stay in the Boathouse. The cottage was very clean and comfortable, and the view was outstanding. Jim and Randi were great hosts and we appreciated being able to check in a little early. Having lived in Novato and having been raised in the Napa Valley many years ago, this was the perfect place to use as a base to visit family in Novato and St Helena. Watching our grand-daughter graduate from San Marin High School and being able to visit with our son on his birthday was priceless. Thank you Jim and Randi!
Wedding Weekend Made Easy
My boyfriend and I travelled from LA for my friends wedding in Sonoma and stayed Friday and Saturday night. We had never used VRBO and did not know what to expect. When we arrived the green grass against the river, hills and blue sky made us fall in love already. We walked inside and the boathouse was very clean and had towels, shampoo and a toblerone (chocolate is the way to my heart) all ready for us. We never ran into the owners but our stay here made our wedding weekend so easy and fun. There was a whole foods near by and a cute little downtown where we ate breakfast. We were excited to come back and relax at the cabin after a 90 degree wedding. Thank you so much for an amazing and easy experience! We loved it so much!
What a wonderful peaceful place!
We truly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was so well prepared and comfortable. Stellar. Thank ypu
Map
Halfway between San Francisco and wine country - it's the ideal location for a getaway! Take the ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco. Napa is 24 miles and Sonoma 16 miles. Sonoma Raceway is just 6 miles down the road. Excellent kayaking and boting with the launch 1/4 mile down the road. Easy access to Point Reyes.
Photos
Rates & Availability
Black Point-Green Point Cottage Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$125
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$805
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Additional information about rental rates
| cleaning fee | $50 |
| Refundable damage deposit | $200 |
| Tax Rate | 10.0% |
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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