Cheerful Cottage on Petaluma River near Wine Country & San Francisco

A casual but well maintained, relaxing retreat. The kitchen view is a joy to wake up to every morning. We will return!

We loved the proximity to Highway 37 and 101. Quick and easy access to so many attractions yet peaceful and away from it all at the end of the day. We were surprised by how spacious the Boathouse was because the pictures do not do it justice. We will return for sure!

My daughter and I stayed in The Boathouse cottage during a recent show at the Sonoma Horse Park. The location was better than any hotel and The Boathouse amenities beat a hotel hands down. The owners are super easy to work with and respond promptly to any questions. The Boathouse kitchen and bathroom were stocked with everything you will need for your stay. An added bonus was the view from the bedroom and kitchen...amazing. We have already booked a return trip in September!

Having just completed our 4th or 5th stay, we consider sweet place our home away from home when visiting family in the area. In this sweet cottage right on the Petaluma River, Randi & Jim provide a comfortable, clean living space with fully stocked kitchen and peaceful environment. The owners are wonderfully kind and helpful, pleasant and very easy to communicate with.

Two caveats for those who have not stayed at the Cheerful Cottage. #1 There is no parking next to the cottage. You will park on the road above the cottage and walk down a steep driveway (which I prefer) or use the stairs that are next to the main house. #2. The Cottage is located about 1,000 ft. from CA-37 over-pass that crosses the Petaluma River at Black Point Boat Launch. For us, the traffic noise sounds like the ocean, varying in "white noise" during the day. The traffic practically disappears after commuter hours, so the early mornings & evenings are quiet and peaceful. Those two things aside, we will always chose this property to stay at when we need lodging in the area.

Marty & Susan Hicks

Arroyo Grande, CA

I have stayed there a couple of times. Like it.