*30 Night Minimum Stay Requirement*
Joy Cottage is a charming, fully remodeled, guest house in a forested residential neighborhood just outside of Occidental. It’s the perfect location for an extended vacation or solo work retreat. With a wrap-around covered deck, French doors, and energy-efficient windows, you’ll love the bright sunlight without the heat! Mini-split air conditioning/heating units keep the temperature comfortable inside or you can relax outside in the hut tub surrounded by trees or dine al fresco on the patio using the gas BBQ on the deck. Your well-mannered pup is welcome to join you at Joy Cottage and your adventures throughout West Sonoma County. Wineries, breweries, world class Osmosis Spa, and excellent food are all within a short drive.

The 185-acre Tannery Creek Reserve is protected by the Bodega Land Trust, allows dogs, and is just down the road. Joy Cottage guests are granted permission to hike in the Reserve under the home’s membership and with a signed liability waiver. It’s just one of the many incredible hiking trails in the area.

The historic town of Occidental packs art galleries, gift shops, dueling Italian family restaurants, and a cultural center into 2 blocks of small-town goodness! Nearby zip-lines and the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center will keep you busy!

Know Before You Book:

Joy Cottage is only available for 30 to 90 night rentals at this time.

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Joy Cottage is 4 people. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at all times.

Parking: There is parking for a maximum of 2 vehicles. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Pet Friendly: This home welcomes up to 2 well-mannered dogs. If you have more than 2 dogs or other types of pets, please contact us to see if exceptions can be made before reserving.

Bed Sizes: Bedroom: Queen bed; Living room: Queen sleeper sofa.

Heat Source & A/C: Joy Cottage has a ductless, mini-split system with heating and A/C units in the living room and bedroom. There’s a built-in heater in the bathroom as well.

Location: Joy Cottage is a guest house on a just over 1-acre lot with a main house and several utility sheds. The cottage, hot tub, and yard closest to the cottage are exclusively for your use. Clearly marked parking spots are just for you too. Main house occupants, when present, will respect your privacy and ask guests to do the same. Thank you!

Laundry Room is attached to the main house with a separate entrance, and you have access to it during your stay.

Stairs/Accessibility: There’s only one step onto the front porch and everything inside the house is on one level. There’s a ramp in the side yard that leads to the front porch as well. The driveway and property surrounding the house are not paved. The forest floor can be uneven, but the areas immediately around the house are compacted and/or graveled. Sections of the yard have pavers and there are steps up to the hot tub deck.

Fencing: The patio and hot tub area are partially fenced. This is not a dog-proof yard.

Work from HERE: High-speed wifi is offered via fiber optic line.

Proximity to wineries: There are several tasting rooms in downtown Occidental (3 mi) and tasting rooms in vineyards nearby. Two of the closest are Cobb Wines (3.9 mi) and Occidental Wine (4.2 mi). Dozens more are within 10 miles.

Nearest River Beach: The Monte Rio Public Beach is the closest beach on the Russian River at 10 mi.

Nearest Ocean Beach: Doran Beach (8 mi) is the closest ocean beach and it’s dog-friendly! There are many more beaches up and down Hwy 1.

Sonoma County TOT Number: Not applicable for stays longer than 30 nights.
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: Not applicable for stays longer than 30 nights.