Beautiful country cottage 15 minutes from downtown Petaluma, and 45 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge. The cottage is 565 square feet with a queen size bed and one full bathroom including Carrera marble shower and slate tile floor. The cottage floor is re-purposed Douglas fir whose former life was a grain mill. The cottage is bright and sunny with a wrap around deck. There is a separate kitchen area with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, a gas fireplace, a 50' flat screen Samsung TV with hundreds of channels, free wifi enabled, HD DVD player, and a quiet area for reading and reflection. There is guest parking for one vehicle. Wi-fi and Netflix are available if you need to catch up on your favorite Netflix series. We do have quiet hours from 10:00 PM until 7:00 AM. Our Tax number with Sonoma County is 1554N. The cottage is suitable for two people.
Lovely Country Cottage for two in the Heart of the Wine Country
- Cottage565 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 2
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 2 nights
565 square ft. cottage, lovely pastoral views, 15 minutes to downtown Petaluma
Bedrooms
Owner
Tom Coleman
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Dec 18, 2018
About Tom Coleman
I am a retired licensed general contractor. My wife is also retired. We are both originally from Chicago, and moved out to Northern California back in the 70s. I enjoy baking bread in our pizza oven, hiking, pouring wine at a local winery, traveling and cooking. My wife is an artist who dabbles in oil painting, mosaics and ceramics. We both enjoy cooking, traveling and visiting the fantastic local Sonoma wineries and many excellent restaurants. I work at a local winery in Sonoma County and can offer suggestions and recommendations for local attractions.
Tom Coleman purchased this Cottage in 2007
Why Tom Coleman chose Petaluma
The first time I saw this property, I fell in love with the views of the Sonoma hills. It reminded me of traveling and hiking through Ireland and England.
What makes this Cottage unique
Seeing lots of stars at night. Watching the sun and the full moon come up from the cottage deck. Harvesting fresh vegetables and fruit from our gardens. Sitting quietly in our peaceful rock garden or swinging in the hammock. Staring out at the views of the Sonoma mountains. Reading on the covered back deck. Making homemade pizzas in our wood fired pizza oven. Smelling the lavender in the summer and jasmine in the spring.
Amenities
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Internet
- Heater
- Parking
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Shower surround is re-purposed Carrera marble from a restaurant remodeling near the Ferry Building in San Francisco. The sink and mirror are a retro fitted antique dresser with a carrera marble sink top from an old victorian in Stinson Beach.
Location Type
- DowntownWe are 15 minutes from downtown Petaluma which is a charming and historic town to visit - lots of restaurants, antique shops and great architecture.
- Near The OceanWe are 30 minutes from Bodega Bay - we are 40 minutes from the Hog Island Oyster Company. Pick up oysters and BBQ them on the beach. The Marshall General store also offers fresh oysters or BBQ-them
- RuralLovely country views
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Internet
- Heatingfrom gas fireplace.
- Washing MachineAsk owner if laundry needs to be done.
- FireplaceGas Fireplace provides heat.
- ParkingThere is assigned guest parking for a maximum of one vehicle.
- Linens Provided
- Towels Provided
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living Room
- Free Wifi
Kitchen
- RefrigeratorUnder counter refrigerator.
- StoveFour burner gas stove and oven.
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee MakerCream, sugar, tea available
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsOlive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, coffee and tea.
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenThere is a separate kitchen area
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningWooden table with two chairs.
- comfy seating for 2 people
Entertainment
- TelevisionNetflix available
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
- BooksFiction and non-fiction as well as art books.
- GamesThere are a few puzzles.
- Video LibraryWe have numerous movies for you to enjoy.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenLovely rock garden area
- Outdoor Grillpropane Weber grill.
- Deck / PatioYou have a wrap around walkway, with a front and back deck. Back deck is covered so you can sit and listen to the rain or bask in the sunshine.
Suitability
- limited accessibility
Notes
- This property is not suitable for children under the age of 10. We ask that you respect our neighbors and observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
59 Reviews
Perfect for our needs!
Tom and Carol thought of everything to make their guests feel welcome! Everything we needed was available. Pleasant surprise to have coffee, tea, and delicious scone pastry (thank you Carol!) we baked fresh to enjoy! Appreciated the sparkling wine to celebrate the birth of our brand new twin grandchildren! Felt like home for my husband and I while visiting our daughter! We spent every day with her, her husband and our newborn twin grandbabies and we were looking for a place that we could go to each night to recharge for our busy days helping them out. The cottage was perfect for our needs!
Thank you so much for such a kind and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate it. We enjoyed hosting you in the cottage and are very glad to hear that you were able to do some recharging after welcoming the new grand babies. We hope that you have a lovely holiday season and look forward to hosting you again in the future. Take care.
A fun, relaxing home in the Petaluma countryside, so close too many other areas.
Owners, Carol and Tom, could not have been more warm or welcoming to us. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you could want, with lots of special touches. It is located in an area that has easy access to so many wineries, the Northern California coast, and even down into San Francisco. Also the town of Petaluma is filled with lots of fun shops and delicious restaurants. It is a welcoming place to return to after a day of sightseeing or wine tasting . The owners make it so comfortable to be there, that you could easily relax and not travel anywhere. Lots of information on various sites to see is provided in the house. My husband and I spent eight day there, and we both agree that it really made our vacation extra special.
Thank you MaryLou and Bill. It was truly a pleasure meeting you, talking to you, and serving wine to you at Cline Winery! You make opening our cottage to VRBO visitors such a wonderful experience.
Tom and Carol
Lovely, warm, charming, excellent!
The cottage, built with love, exudes warmth and loveliness. I booked a few nights for a quiet getaway, and I couldn't have been happier. Tom and Carol were delightful hosts, and the fresh scone dough (beautifully packaged and ready to be popped into the oven,) was a wonderful touch.
The cottage really is fabulous with ample space, high ceiling, gas fireplace, private garden, every amenity, and and a wonderful balcony overlooking a large lawn and garden. Thank you for a beautiful stay!
Thank you Carol! So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon.
Yours,
Tom and Carol
Charming and wonderful
We loved our time at the cottage and really appreciated all of the beautiful touches. It really felt like a retreat. Thank you Carol for the delicious scones and Tom for the wine! We will definitely be back!
Sarah and Phil
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We truly enjoyed hosting both of you in our cottage. We are delighted that you were able to relax and would be happy to have you stay in the cottage again. Take good care until the next time.
Home Away From Home
This is such a lovely cottage within the Petaluma hills. Everything I needed was there for my stay. I was traveling throughout California to visit family, and this little cottage was so restful. My hosts were so nice, and even provided a special treat of homemade scones for me to bake in the morning. This was a relaxing part of my journey.
So glad you enjoyed your stay Lavonne, and glad you enjoyed the scones! Hope to see you again, down the road...
Tom and Carol
Great place to stay!!
Comfortable and clean space with lots of special touches and a wonderful host. Loved sitting on the porch with coffee and watching a flock of wild turkeys visit! A nice country feel but only minutes to the charming town of Petaluma.
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We are located near numerous wineries and also several breweries including Lagunitas, Hen House and 101 North Brewing. If you enjoy walking, Shollenberger Park offers a flat 2 mile walk or stroll with many birds and views to enjoy. Helen Putnam Park offers hills for those who are seeking a more challenging hike. Also, Armstrong woods is a lovely place for hiking.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
We live on a quiet country road. It is a perfect place for those that enjoy listening to owls at night and birds during the day. The speed limit is 15 mph on our private road. Please understand this is not a rental for any kind of loud partying. We ask that you be considerate of our neighbors and the property. Tax Certificate No. 1544N