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Petaluma Koi Pond Retreat .... very relaxing and close to wine country.

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Internet access
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Petaluma, CA
  • Place, The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Seed Bank
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Phoenix Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Petaluma Koi Pond Retreat .... very relaxing and close to wine country.

Lovely west Petaluma farmhouse with 4bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.. one with shower and one with a tub. Beautiful kip pond and gazebo and some parrots in the aviary in the back. Sleeps up to 6. Tons of parking. Close to downtown. 35 mins from SF. 15-30 mins to wine country. Please no pets. 3 large flat screen TVs. Come for a visit ! Private chef available. 2 Kayaks and two bikes rentable. 1.5 acres. Very quiet. No last minute cancellations accepted sorry!

This house rents for six guests only. We do not allow eight guests anymore. Please keep shoes off carpet :)

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put soiled bath mats and towels in the washer. I’ll start machine
Turn off lights and heather, make sure oven is off
Leave trash in house, I’ll remove
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7947969
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Petaluma

Petaluma is home to this holiday home. Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park and Novato History Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at AMF Petaluma Lanes and Adobe Road Winery. Check out an event or a game at Sonoma Raceway, and consider making time for Sonoma TrainTown Railroad, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Petaluma, CA

What's nearby

  • Helen Putnam Regional Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Seed Bank - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Phoenix Theater - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Napa Valley Wine Train - 45 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 27 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McNear's Saloon & Dining House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sax's Joint - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Deli and Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Acme Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cucina Paradiso - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Petaluma Koi Pond Retreat .... very relaxing and close to wine country. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Petaluma Koi Pond Retreat .... very relaxing and close to wine country. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Petaluma Koi Pond Retreat .... very relaxing and close to wine country. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Petaluma Koi Pond Retreat .... very relaxing and close to wine country. located?

Situated in Petaluma, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bernstein Institute and The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum. Helen Putnam Regional Park and Seed Bank are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the eclectic place, lots of character while comfortable and well equipped. The host is very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2025
Thank you Evan! Thanks for rolling with the emu fiasco hahah :) come back anytime !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our group of four women. We were surprised by the visit from Emus in the morning. Aaron was very communicative and the beds were very comfortable. While the hot tub was not working Aaron went out of his way to make up for it. We will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Purchasing D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fun experience for guests! Host was readily available and attentive to guests. The property provided space and was fun to experience the animals on site.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great, unique house close drive from downtown Petaluma!

The house itself is very unique (in a good way), there is a ton of space, and beds are super comfortable! Also in a great part of town that is just a short drive from downtown Petaluma. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2024
Thanks so much’ yall were perfect guests and would love to host your group again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, unique, SUPER comfortable. I loved looking at the tortoises, and we had fresh eggs in the morning from the chickens. I slept in the upstairs bed, which was insanely cozy. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

marie t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful, interesting and cozy home! We loved every minute of our stay and only wish we could have stayed longer. The house had everything we needed and the host, Aaron, even had candles burning and fresh eggs when we arrived, which was so thoughtful. The house is so interesting and beautiful - we wish we had more time to take it all in. Aaron was relaxed, responsive and very kind. I've stayed in a lot of rentals and this was by far the best experience I've ever had from start to finish. Hope we can stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique property. Older home with some fun aspects to it. Spacious and clean. Never rented a home with an emu...or tortoise. Everything you would need if wanting to cook a large meal with family or friends during an extended stay. Appreciated the easy and efficient check in / out process. Would recommend if staying in the Napa / Sonoma area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and very unique spot! We randomly chose Petaluma for a girls' weekend and this spot did not disappoint. From the great location of the house to its unique layout to having a well-stocked kitchen (except we couldn't find any sugar - hahaha!) to all the animals we got to experience (tortoises, chickens, emus!), it was a really fun weekend. Our host was very accommodating and answered so many questions to help make our stay comfortable and fun. We event got to enjoy fresh eggs! Thank you so much for that! The only minor kvetch is that the outdoor furniture wasn't clean enough to use and the dining table had crumbs of food (from the previous renters?). We otherwise loved it and would recommend the place to others.Would also like to add that Petaluma itself was a pleasant surprise. We walked downtown from the house and had a really nice time traipsing about town. There were so many cool shops and places to eat. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2025
Glad you loved the place! I’m sorry you couldn’t find the sugar. It was by the microwave in a Tupperware labeled sugar, but kinda off to the side. As far as the crumbs on the table goes, I don’t know how I missed that. I’m so sorry. I know I cleaned the table, but maybe they were hidden in one of the placemats. Apologies!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Comfortable home

We stayed at Aarons for my Mothers Funeral. There were 5 of us. This was an emotional weekend. This home made it all so much easier. Its warm and inviting. Unfortunately it was raining and cold so we weren’t able to enjoy the patio areas. The cute piglets were a wonderful surprise. The shower is small that is my only complaint ( if that truly is a complaint!) Needed a streamer for our wrinkled clothes. Messaged Aaron at 9:30pm and a streamer was waiting for us at the front door when we woke up! Would stay again! Thanks again Aaron!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2024
Hi Lauren :) I’m really grateful that the house was calming place to stay during a very difficult time for your family … I try my best to make it peaceful and comfortable ., and I thank you for being such caring guests … please come back and visit during happier times and more sunshine…
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Quirky house, good location, bad experience

Quirky house built in the 1930s with a lot of charm. The inside was clean and comfortable but the outside property and grounds were completely unkempt and not as described in the posting. Weeds everywhere, empty hottub with chemicals left exposed, collapsing fire pit, old cooking/catering equipment piled on deck outside master, dirty and broken down outdoor furniture. I aimed to overlook this all since we were on vacation and celebrating my niece's college graduation, but the weekend was overshadowed by a bizarre experience with the owner who asked us to move cars midway through our stay (without previously communicating the rules). Owner became very agitated because I did not see/respond to the several messages through Vrbo, in addition to text and then he showed up unannounced at the front door to confront me in front of my two small children. Unfortunate end to what would have been a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2022
You had 5-7 cars stuffed in our shared parking lot. I asked you three times not to block our. Are. Your had far too many people as well. And you were completely rude when I asked you to move the car and left the property without even moving the car. Honestly it’s an entitled people like you that make us not want to rent our home lol
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Troy A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, but needs a lot of help to be a five star VRBO

If you're looking for a great location on the edge of Sanoma and Napa Valley, in a early 1900's build house which is mostly original and you don't mind spiders or spider webs all over in and outside the house. This is the place for you. The host was excellent. Good towles and furnished kitchen. The home and grounds need a lot of work. Its old!! Which was stated in the description. The outside is not kept up at all. Fences falling down, leaves and debris all around. Windows broken inside bedrooms and many light not working with bulbs broken out in the sockets. Spiders were found in the loft bed. Above and around windows. And just about everywhere you looked. Mouse droppings were found in a few drawers/cabnets when looking for kitchen items. That said, its old. Somewhat explected. There was one very small shower to use for the family and one bathtub surrounded by windows with no covers or curtanes to use for privacy. The owner parked his truck and camper on property and came went feely while we were there. This was never an issue at all. Overall we enjoyed our stay, had a great Thanksgiving with family, but would probably not use this VRBO again due to the upkeep and cleanliness of the property inside and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2022
Unfortunately we host some guests that make retaliatory reviews when I ask about damaged items and broken house rules. This guest really enjoyed their week at our home., but turned angry and very sarcastic when approached about some missing items., damaged and ruined towels and check out procedures. Guest left many messes around our home and greatly exaggerated most of his comments and criticism. You can hear the sarcastic complaints in the tone of the review which is entirely unnecessary. Guest stayed mid winter… meaning the yard is in winter mode and most of the trees and plants in hibernation. Fences are intact. There are no mice or spiders as stated. I should know live in the house when not rented. This guest also received lower winter rates and a weekly discount., however complained the most and was very diva like. You know how that goes lol. Sad I even have to defend his invalid review. I’m not sure how someone could rent a stated rustic country home and expect the Hilton Suites. Oh well! Can’t please everyone. Also yes. We share a very large driveway and 8 car parking lot … that is stated and shared with all of our guests. It’s the local law to have a granny unit on property while short term rentals are in use here in Sonoma County. I wrote him s very nice review despite them being problematic… because I’m not petty.
Verified review

8/10 Good

michael m.

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

unforgettable

it was good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

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

Charming house in a quiet neighborhood in Petaluma

The place was as expected- a large house plenty of space for my family of 6 and a cool backyard patio. Parking was no issue and communication with the owner was easy. There are tons of wonderful restaurants within 5 minutes in downtown. Breakfast at Della Frattoria is a must!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tammie S.

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

Funky and Fun

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2025
Thanks Tammie :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kipling I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2025
pleasure having you!

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