Rustic Cabin On West Marin Organic Cattle Ranch - Private Deck, Peace and Quiet - Marin County

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Cabin

Main room with kitchenette, dining table, reading chairs, leather couch

Leather couch with comfortable queen-sized pull out bed

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Tomales, CA

Dillon Beach
‪25 min drive‬
Graton Resort and Casino
‪27 min drive‬
Tomales Bay
‪62 min drive‬
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining area

About this property

Rustic Cabin On West Marin Organic Cattle Ranch - Private Deck, Peace and Quiet

This rustic, cozy cabin at Stemple Creek Ranch (West Marin) is delightful. It is just a few miles from the ocean, has a private deck with BBQ, kitchenette, loft for sleeping, and views of the countryside that stretch for miles.

There is plenty of space for 5 guests. The sleeping loft has a queen bed and a twin bed. Downstairs there is leather couch with a queen sized (very comfy!) sofa bed.

The bathroom has a clawfoot tub/shower combo and pedestal sink.

The kitchenette has a burner gas stove, small sink, kettle, Keurig coffee maker, and outdoor there is a gas grill.

Your private deck has seating and stunning views!

We also have a 2 person cabin on the same property (listing #1113384), a farmhouse that sleeps 6 (property #1227083), farmhouse that sleeps 10 (property #3424759) and an event venue (outdoor spaces and a beautiful barn) if you are looking for somewhere to host a party, wedding, or corporate event.

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.

There is Verizon and AT&T cell service. We have satellite-based Wi-Fi, which is strong enough to stream movies and work via Zoom. A local cafe, the Tomales Deli, also has free Wi-Fi.

The cabin is just a few miles from the town of Tomales and less than a mile from Highway 1 (Shoreline Highway), making it a great home base for exploring Marin or Sonoma Counties. Visitors love to go kayaking or hiking and enjoy the local wine, oysters, and cheese.

No professional photography or filing on site without prior approval. Other people live and work on the ranch. All guests must be considerate of others at all times. No pets allowed except service animals. No more than 5 people are permitted on the premises at any time. If you are looking to host an event please see the Stemple Creek Ramch website for info on events.

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

You can interact with us as little or as much as you want. We do not live on the Ranch, but we do have employees who live and work on-site.

Check-in time is 3:00 PM or after.
Check-out time is by 11:00 AM.
Please wash your own dishes.

If you want to order beef, lamb, or pork from us (Stemple Creek Ranch) please let us know 10 days in advance, and we can have it there for you when you arrive.

Please note that there are outdoor video surveillance cameras on site - but not on your private deck.

Property manager

Lisa and Loren Poncia

Languages

English

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Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry
Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking No other guests allowed on premises

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Petaluma

Located in Petaluma, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tomales Bay State Park and Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue, while Tomales Town Hall and Tomales Regional History Center are cultural highlights. Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

Tomales, CA

What's nearby

Doran Beach - 21 min drive - 21.5 km
Dillon Beach - 25 min drive - 12.3 km
Graton Resort and Casino - 27 min drive - 25.6 km
Sonoma State University - 29 min drive - 29.6 km
Tomales Bay - 62 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

Santa Rosa Station - 35 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dinucci's Italian Dinners - ‬10 min drive
‪Bodega Bay Oyster Company - ‬9 min drive
‪Two Rock Coffee - ‬19 min drive
‪Coastal Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
‪Tracen Lower Galley - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Cabin On West Marin Organic Cattle Ranch - Private Deck, Peace and Quiet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Cabin On West Marin Organic Cattle Ranch - Private Deck, Peace and Quiet?

As of 6 May, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Cabin On West Marin Organic Cattle Ranch - Private Deck, Peace and Quiet on 8 May, 2025 start from S$404.60, 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.

What time is check-in at Rustic Cabin On West Marin Organic Cattle Ranch - Private Deck, Peace and Quiet?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Cabin On West Marin Organic Cattle Ranch - Private Deck, Peace and Quiet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Cabin On West Marin Organic Cattle Ranch - Private Deck, Peace and Quiet located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Tomales Town Hall and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tomales City Park and Tomales Regional History Center. Dillon Beach and Pelican North Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Siuki C.

17 Feb, 2025

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

excellent for urban escape

It is a perfect farm stay. We love the lambs and cows.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

6 Apr, 2023

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

Best vrbo in West Marin

If you are looking for a quiet and serene getaway...stay here! Tomales Bay and good food and no distractions :)

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine h.

5 Mar, 2024

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

Lovely Hideaway

Perfect place to hang out an enjoy the beauty of the coast. The description describes the place perfectly. We enjoyed a lovely view of the coastal range dotted with sheep and cattle. The cabin was clean and cozy. After our walk around the beautiful grounds, we sampled local fare we had collected on our day excursion along the ocean including local fresh bread, cheese, crab and oysters. If you are looking for a quiet place to stay with scenic views, this is it.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla D.

4 Jan, 2024

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

Perfection of Marin County

My visiting sisters were enthralled with the beauty and tranquility of this location, and we took a late afternoon walk up to the hilltop with the gorgeous eucalyptus grove where 2 owls were calling and stayed while dusk settled. It's a lovely setting and the orientation of the cabin with lots of windows allows for viewing the verdant hills and the sunrise. We plan to use again!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur G.

13 Sept, 2020

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

Simple - Natural - Picturesque

We loved our time at this property! The views of the rolling hills delighted the senses and mind; so pleasing and so peaceful. The cabin was clean and cozy, and the night air kept us nice & cool. We took great joy sitting on the porch and watching the lambs graze in the evenings. The common area offered another relaxing place to rest your mind. We were a 20 minute drive away from a sweet spot to launch our kayaks at Tomales Bay. The drive from the cabin to where we launched our boats was breathtaking. Our communication with Lisa was outstanding. We had a small glitch in our reservation and she was prompt to answer our questions. We left with fond memories and long to return again soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

31 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful and peaceful

Beautiful place. The cabin slept 5 comfortably. There was not a microwave which was not a problem for us. We used the toaster oven and the two stove burners for what we needed. I was excited to take a bath in the clawfoot tub, but it was a little more rustic than expected. Spider webs and a few spiders, no tub stopper and water was restricted anyway so I opted out on that. Shower was perfectly adequate. I can't say enough about the charm and beauty of this place. The nights were cool and comfortable for our June stay. The views of birds, flowers and cattle were wonderful. We didn’t want to leave. I hope to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

21 Sept, 2023

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

Merveilleux

Évasion dans un cadre atypique

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vidhya T.

7 Dec, 2022

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

Great weekend getaway

Perfect getaway for a small family to explore the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary W., Kingman, Arizona, United States

5 Oct, 2022

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

Peaceful stay near rural Tomales, CA

Used this visit as a reprieve between stays with family in Silicon Valley. The idyllic, serene location in the countryside was restorative. The hosts were hands off and respected our privacy, and we only came across them when they were maintaining the impressive perennial garden on the property. Cellular service (AT&T) and Wi-Fi were fine for us in spite of the listing’s warnings. Very picturesque with the misty mornings, gnarled cedars, and numerous hawks on the property. Recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

maile m.

4 Jul, 2022

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

lovely is an understatement

To each their own, but this was my idea if "getting away from stress." The cabin was simple and beautiful, everything worked, and was clearly cared for. Bed was great, views even better. The Lisa and Oren communicated well, given they had plenty of ranch work to do, and guests should be just that, helpful and take care of themselves. Mahalo for a wonderful respite frim the press of modernity.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

9 Mar, 2021

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

Truly restorative weekend

We live just an hour away, but craved a change of scene and were lucky to grab a last minute booking at the cabin. This beautiful location provides an immediate release from normal life - there are no nearby roads (so no traffic noise) and the views are just green hills and quietly grazing sheep / cows. We were lucky to arrive just as the springs flowers were starting to bloom and the lambs were still ridiculously cute. The cabin is very comfortable and clean and I recommend using the fold out bed - far comfier than most beds I’ve slept on in vacation rentals. There isn’t an oven but the outdoor grill and stove met all our needs for cooking meals. We purchased Stemple Creek rib eye steaks in Tomales (store next to the bakery/deli) and it was absolutely delicious. Lisa’s a great host and responds very quickly. Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate B., Sacramento

26 Feb, 2020

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

Just the relaxation space we were looking for

Wonderful spot with out-of-this world views and grounds!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

3 Sept, 2019

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

Peaceful and beautiful ranch

We absolutely loved our stay at this property. It is located on a beautiful ranch perfect for exploring Marin. House is cozy, very clean, and quiet. Check-in was super easy and Lisa and Loren sent us some great recommendations for the area! We loved visiting the oyster farms along the way. Only wish we had more time. Thank you for sharing your amazing place with us!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dwight E., Sunnyvale

6 Aug, 2019

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

Cabin near Tomales

We spent one peaceful evening in the cabin on the ranch just north of Tomales. The trip was designed to celebrate a birthday for our son who was home from college and the recommendations for dinner and bakery were great. We had breakfast looking out over the pasture before heading into Sebastopol for the farmers market and wine tasting.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Christopher H.

4 Mar, 2019

Beautiful

The stay was great, away from the city! Very charming, the rolling hills and free range animals where a great back drop It was raining off and on while we were there. It really looked like the English country side or Scotland with the sheep and scattered rock formations on the rolling hills.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

5 Dec, 2018

Beautiful cabin

Really enjoyed our stay! Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

11 Jul, 2018

Just what we needed!

The cabin was even more restful, clean, and calming than we hoped it would be. We came for the quiet and received that in the form of grasslands and sheep and birds’ nests and cows - all outside our spare spotless cabin. It was the peace of wild things plus.... really great WiFi. Not a cook’s kitchen though! Stay simple on the food and you’ll be fine.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Angelo S.

3 Apr, 2018

Beautiful, Peaceful and Quiet

The cabin and the property were absolutely wonderful for a quiet get-away for my wife and I. The one thing making this a 4-star instead of a 5-star review is the kitchen area. Although it is small (which is not a problem) there was barely anything available for us to use to cook a simple meal. There are no kitchen knives, only one small pan that needs to be replaced, no drying rack, no salt/basic spices/cooking oils, few cooking utensils, no foil, etc. If those things were added to the cabin it would make the experience significantly better. If not, just let guests know that those are not provided. Again, the place is wonderful and I would return here in a heartbeat. I highly recommend it for a peaceful escape. Just be prepared to bring your own cooking supplies if you plan on making meals in the cabin.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aubrei N.

12 Aug, 2017

Lovely getaway...great for our kids!

Our daughters really love the Little House on the Prairie books, so when they saw this place....they were in love. Everything was comfortable, even the pull-out sofa, and we really enjoyed watching the cattle and sheep grazing. We even saw an owl one evening by the porch. It was a sweet spot to slow down and enjoy the view.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

22 Dec, 2016

Cozy, simple, and rustic!

The place was very cozy! We were blown away by how pretty the drive up to the house was. Green grass, rock formations, sunset!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maryann T.

14 Dec, 2016

idyllic west sonoma hideaway

if you've spent years driving around the green pastures of west marin and sonoma wishing you could just sit yourself down in one of the old ranch buildings and stay a while, here's your chance. this cabin is a perfect spot to escape and relax (but the wifi is very good too!) the porch and picture window look at rolling hills with sheep and cattle grazing. the dining table is perfect for playing family games. there is not much to do out here and that's a good thing. the clawfoot tub and other details are very rustically darling. lisa & loren have created an idyllic nest on their family ranch.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

13 May, 2016

Great Weekend Getaway

We had a great time staying at Lisa and Loren's cabin. First of all, we were looking for a place to spend the weekend for my boyfriend's birthday, and our plans fell through last minute. I called Lisa last minute to see if I could book the night at her cabin, and she responded immediately and was very accommodating to our change in plans. We drove up late at night, and I was a little worried it would be hard to find the place, but she provided very clear directions and we had no problem at all. The place was clean, and well-maintained, and matched the listing. Overall, we had a great time and hope to be back soon.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

10 Feb, 2016

Easy. Beautiful setting. Charming cabin.

Came up here to get away from the city during the Super Bowl and it was a perfect getaway. Beautiful setting and charming little cabin. Getting in and out was really simple. Email exchanges efficient, so never saw or heard from the owners, which is ideal.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

13 May, 2015

Good cabin

The cabin is pretty tidy and comfy just like the pictures look like! The area there is very good for family or friends to getaway! I would strongly recommend this house for any kind of use! The hosts Lisa and Loren are all very nice and well-communicated! It was a great experience to stay there for the weekend!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jane C.

10 May, 2015

good environment for family/friends.

Lisa and Loren are very good host and trustful. They response pretty quickly. The house is just like the pictures very tidy and comfy. The ranch is very relaxing to have a vacation! I strongly recommend this cabin for your traveling station!

About the host

Hosted by Lisa and Loren Poncia

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. For more info see the Stemple Creek Ranch website.

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.