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Lovely Country Cottage for two in the Heart of the Wine Country
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 565 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
565 square ft. cottage, lovely pastoral views, 15 minutes to downtown Petaluma
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. 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.
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. We can offer lots of suggestions and recommendations for local attractions.
Tom Coleman purchased this cottage in 2007
Why Tom Coleman chose Sonoma County
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. Fresh eggs from our chicken coop during the Spring and Summer. 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.
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We are located near numerous wineries and also several breweries including Lagunitas, Petaluma Hills 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.
Amenities
Petaluma Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 565 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 2
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- not suitable for children
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only ...
- Downtown ...
- Near The Ocean ...
- Rural ...
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Fireplace ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Free Wifi
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 2 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
- 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.
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
- There is a very comfortable queen size bed located in the main area of the cottage.
- Books ...
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Video Library ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- limited accessibility
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- synagogues
- water parks
- winery tours
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- miniature golf
- outlet shopping
- photography
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- basketball court
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- hunting
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- paragliding
- parasailing
- pier fishing
- racquetball
- rafting
- rock climbing
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(47 traveler reviews)
Perfect hideaway in Petaluma
Why stay in a generic hotel room when you can have your own "home!" We only got to spend a couple of days at this wonderful cottage and would go back in a heartbeat! The hosts communicated regularly before our trip - even gave us weather forecasts so we would pack appropriately! The host met us upon our arrival and showed us around the charming cottage - it's everything you need for your home away from home. You are next door to the hosts, but it was very quiet the whole time we were there and felt essentially alone. Beautifully decorated with antiques, books, pictures etc - we didn't even have time to look at everything. Fully functioning kitchen, large bed, private bathroom, large TV, private decks. I wish we'd had more time to just enjoy the cottage itself. The attention to detail is amazing, right down to the gourmet coffee that you can make at your leisure. And, of course, Carol's wonderful homemade blueberry scones! We highly recommend a visit to funky downtown Petaluma - cute stores and wonderful restaurants. Thanks Tom and Carol - you're our go-to place whenever we're back in the area!
Amazing stay to decompress!
Our stay at the cottage was perfect. Thank you Tom and Carol, this was exactly the type of vacation my husband and I were in need of. The location is perfect! Quiet, cool (almost cold) evenings, endless scenic drives, and the ocean near enough to travel to. Best chowder in Bodega Bay! Endless wineries in the area or drive to Alexander or Napa Valley within an hour. The little kitchen had everything we needed for us to prepare and share relaxing evening meals together. The cottage is near the main house but absolute privacy is afforded to guests. Tom and Carol were accommodating and most gracious hosts. Thank you both for your generosity especially the great coffee and scones. My only regret was that the sparkling wine didn't fit in my case. Please enjoy for me. Happy 4th of July!
Maria and James Barry
Perfect cottage!
This cottage was perfectly relaxing and tranquil. I found it to be perfect as an artist’s retreat—with its high ceilings it’s a wonderful space in which to practice (in my case, singing and clarinet), and the cottage is so well-soundproofed that the hosts reported not hearing me once. The Netflix subscription was an unexpected plus (as I was able to catch up with the new House of Cards season). The surroundings are peaceful; you occasionally hear the hosts’ chickens clucking in their henhouse when you are sitting on the back porch; otherwise, only crickets, frogs, and the occasional horse neighing. There were a couple of days I was perfectly happy to stay in the cottage all day. I'm staying there later this month, and I'm counting the days until I return. Whether you are looking for a base of operations or a hideaway, this cottage is it!
Wonderful Hospitality
This was a terrific place to crash for a busy BottleRock weekend in the Wine Country. Tom and Carol were incredibly gracious hosts, greeting me with a batch of dough to make fresh Cranberry Scones (they were INCREDIBLE), and offering a quiet cottage completely separate from the main house. Bedding and linens were all VERY nice (my #1 criteria for any hotel or VRBO), a full kitchen completely stocked with excellent coffee......I could not have done better for my trip to Napa.
Only downside is it is about 30-40 minutes drive to the heart of Napa or Sonoma.....so you'll have to keep your wine consumption in check! But this was a terrific place to stay, and I would come again in a heartbeat!
Delightful respite!
Combine two creative, caring hosts with a cozy cottage designed and outfitted to meet your every need and you have a wonderful country getaway, yet so close to the Sonoma-Napa wineries, the Pacific coast and the delights of San Francisco. Oh, and did I forget to mention the fresh blueberry scones ready to bake and the wine to uncork! Thank you!
We loved it
We loved Tom and Carole place.. So quaint and unique..So quiet and beautiful, we will surely stay here again!!
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $50 + Tax |
| Property Damage Protection | $59 |
| Tax Rate | 12.0% |
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
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
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