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The Water Tower on 7th Street

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Bedroom area has beautiful natural light with windows and a large sunlight.
One of a kind hand painted floors!
Cozy upstairs area
High quality bedding from West Elm.
Original Spiral staircase!

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Petaluma, CA
  • Place, Bernstein Institute
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Seed Bank
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Phoenix Theater
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Water Tower on 7th Street

A stunning guest house. Stay in a gorgeous example of Wine Country History. A beautiful 19th Century water tower flanking a historic Petaluma Victorian home - converted to contemporary boutique hotel style with stunning hand painted floors. Relax in the modern country kitchen/diner and ascend the spiral stairs to snooze under the stars in the loft bedroom with vaulted ceiling. Just 7 blocks and a 15 min leisurely walk to the historic Petaluma downtown
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The space
The Tower is bright and light, with a calming and relaxing feel. Completely refurbished in 2020. The Tower is incredibly clean, all kitchen/bath items, linens, beds, sheets and towels are brand new, and great care is taken to ensure proper sanitation and thorough cleaning.

Once a Victorian farmhouse on the edge of Petaluma, the property was built in the 1890's, was home to a prominent early Petaluma family and in the 1990's was a fully operating bed and breakfast. Our loving restoration of the Tower respects its history with the modern luxury of a boutique hotel.

Just 7 blocks from downtown, all the great shops and amazing restaurants on Petaluma are just a short walk.

The bedroom: both roomy and cozy, accessed by a stunning iron spiral staircase, the loft style bedroom has a queen bed and vaulted ceiling. Lots of storage under the bed, and hooks on the wall for hanging your clothes. The space has a good relaxed vibe for a great nights sleep.
Good to know: All bedding is professionally laundered offsite!

The kitchen and diner: has compact oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee/tea maker. Smart design means the foodie chef has everything they need.

Bathroom: features an antique roll-top, claw-foot bath (and shower of course). Local organic shower gel, bubble bath and shampoo provided.

An office away from home: the table in the kitchen can sit 4 and great to work at. WiFi is fiber, Tower has its own mesh router - expect 50-60 Mbps down, 70-90 Mbps up.

There is a TV in the bedroom, 28 inches HD with Netflix, Hulu & HBO Max.

Good to know: we now have aircon!
Guest access
You’ll head through your own access gate to the left side of the main house and use the keypad to enter the water tower.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
Quiet after 10pm please
Please park on the street (not in the driveway) - lots of street parking available
No shoes in the bedroom (help keep our hand painted floor flawless)

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

About the area

Petaluma

Located in Petaluma, this apartment is in the city centre. Petaluma Arts Center and Spreckels Performing Arts Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Seed Bank and Petaluma Village Premium Outlets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sonoma Raceway, or consider a night out at Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Bernstein Institute - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Seed Bank - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phoenix Theater - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Petaluma Arts Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 26 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McNear's Saloon & Dining House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sax's Joint - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wild Goat Bistro - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Sushi & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Aqus Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Water Tower on 7th Street pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Water Tower on 7th Street?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Water Tower on 7th Street on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$259, 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.

How much is parking at The Water Tower on 7th Street?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Water Tower on 7th Street?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Water Tower on 7th Street?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Water Tower on 7th Street located?

Located in the heart of Petaluma, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Bernstein Institute and The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum. Seed Bank and AMF Petaluma Lanes are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

6.8
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

7.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Z H.

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

Highly recommended

Very nice place and nice walkable neighborhood, definitely enjoyed staying here, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ali S.

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

HOTBOX

Initially the check in and communication was good however upon entry the smell of the unit was nauseating but clean. The tower is an upstairs loft without proper A/C, the unit provided was poorly installed with a gaping hole of hot air and bugs coming into the space. If you like privacy, this is not the place as there were no coverings on the windows the bedroom faced. I was going to be in town 2 weeks for work and found out the first day that it would much shorter. I contacted them straight away to let them know my stay would be much shorter so they could advertise for tenants and asked them to comp me a portion of the unused visit. She asked me for confirmation of dates, which I provided and then I no longer could get in touch with anyone. In summary: hotter than is comfortable, smelly and poor communication. It is situated by a private pool that can be noisy at night. Pros: cute
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jules Howard-Wright

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We are Jules, Ben, Orson and Farrah. We love our beautiful home in this awesome town, and can't wait to share it with you. Originally from London, we moved to California in 2013 and have now chosen Petaluma to be our home. We fell in love with stunning Sonoma County, and the relaxed, quirky, music, food and wine vibe in this town.

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