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Woodsy Cottage in Wine Country Near Bodega Bay in Sebastopol

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A view of our woodsy cottage from the driveway entrance, bordered by Junipers.
Cottage viewed from the top of the garden path at the base of the field.
A view of the back patio and gravel pathway.
An alternative view of the back patio, focusing on the door and the table.
View of the backyard of the cottage (side facing the road), looking up the path

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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Sebastopol, CA

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Office

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Woodsy Cottage in Wine Country Near Bodega Bay in Sebastopol

Get away for an idyllic retreat for 31 nights or more in this picturesque two story cottage on 1/3 acre. Quiet and private, yet only 7 minutes from town.

You'll be surrounded by lovely views from every window. The shadier side has French doors that open to a charming deck amid live oaks, evergreens, and redwoods. The sunny side offers a colorful landscaped garden bordered by a meadow where at the right time of day, you'll see families of deer, quail, and wild turkeys and watch graceful hawks circling above. On many nights, the moon glows through the windows and the stars really do twinkle.

Inside you'll find loads of cozy amenities -- in the living room, a wood burning stove, widescreen 40" HD TV and roomy entertainment armoire. The kitchen boasts a stainless Steele stove, fridge, microwave, baker's rack, and granite counter top and all the kitchen essentials. The downstairs bedroom has an inviting Queen size bed and generously sized armoire, mirrored-door closet, and stackable washer/dryer. In the upstairs loft are two sunny spaces, one with a loveseat that converts to a twin bed and a desk.The other a queen size bed with an antique dresser and full length mirror. The downstairs bath has a chic granite-topped vanity, full-sized tub, and window that opens to the trees. Even on hot days, the inside stays at a pleasant temperature!

Rent also includes telephone, cable, high-speed internet, and all utilities. One hour from the Golden Gate Bridge, in west Sebastopol, the cottage is on the scenic Sonoma County route. You'll be near top wineries, restaurants, shops, and galleries, the beach in Bodega Bay, the Russian River, redwood forests, and charming towns of Graton, Freestone, and Occidental.

Please be conscientious of our property rules. We do not allow smoking indoors, no recreational drugs, or parties. Pets will be considered on a case to case basis.


Keywords: private, on 1/3 acre, includes internet and cable TV, washer and dryer

Please note : Children under the age of 12 would stay at property for free

Property manager

Lilly Balladone

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Maximum 2 children up to 12 years old free.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please contact us to discuss potential pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sebastopol

Located in Sebastopol, this cottage is in a rural area. Russian River and Laguna de Santa Rosa reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm and Wild Flour Organic Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Redwood Empire Ice Arena or Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sebastopol, CA

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 27 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fandee's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sebastopol Cookie Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Underwood Bar and Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Westside Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodsy Cottage in Wine Country Near Bodega Bay in Sebastopol pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Woodsy Cottage in Wine Country Near Bodega Bay in Sebastopol?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodsy Cottage in Wine Country Near Bodega Bay in Sebastopol?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Woodsy Cottage in Wine Country Near Bodega Bay in Sebastopol located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm, Marimar Estate Vineyard and Ragle Ranch Dog Park. The Barlow and La Follette Wines are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gloria H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved The Remoteness Yet Easy Drives To Everything!

Woodsy Cottage is a nice spot for relaxation. I stayed for one month, and the owner was generous with her hospitality, and accommodated all of my needs and requests during my stay. I would definitely stay here gain!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Lovely cottage

Woodsy Cottage was just what we were looking for. During our 6 week stay we were able to see all our friends in the area and even entertain them. The weather was mostly cold and rainy (unusually) so knowing how to keep a wood fire was essential. The owner was very nice.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

A Little Slice of Heaven!

Truly a hidden gem! Squirrels and turkeys visit in the meadow during the day and you're serenaded at night with the hooting of owls in the stunning oak trees. Lilly is the perfect host. So attentive to anything you need. Absolutely, a place you need to visit!
Stayed 77 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

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

Magical location

We stayed at the Woodsy Cottage for a month while we waited for our new home to close escrow. The location is convenient to the Barlow and all of the restaurants and shops in Sebastopol. Even better… it’s on a quiet road amongst the redwoods. Very private and quiet, magical! It was a little chilly during our stay. If we didn't have to leave for work, we would have had the wood stove going and then it would have been a “cozy cottage”. The host, Lilly, was lovely and responsive. Thank you!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert U.

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

Delightful would definitely book again

Lovely, comfortable home , Lilly was an excellent host and we enjoyed our month visiting family in the area
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Pleasant seclusion

The cottage was even better than VRBO description. The cottage is surrounded by beautifully kept flowers and shrubs. The cottage itself looked like it was just painted and has kept in a clean and neat state. A back deck that invited us to linger there for meals and conversation. The quiet forest surrounding this spot was idyllic. Kitchen very well appointed with matching table ware, pots and pans. All kitchen and bathroom supplies in abundance. The living room was a bit dark mainly because of LED lighting. A king size bed would have been nice, but we made do with a comfortable queen bed. Our host was ever attentive and responded to any request we made.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn R.

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

Great cottage-

My husband and I enjoyed everything Sebastopol has to offer. The owner was great and very helpful. It is better than what photos tell you which is pretty good. So worth the visit to wine country- Pacific Ocean (14miles from cottage)- and Northern Ca. It is a truly beautiful area to visit! Warm days cool nights and beautiful scenery! What more could you want! Oh and fresh veggies sold on side of road everywhere - yum. Please give the Woodsy Cottage a try- you’ll be delighted - it’s kind of magical!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verena R.

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

Lilly was most helpful.

Lilly rushed out to purchase a new TV when the existing one died. We really appreciated this. The supply of paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner and liquid soap was provided. All dishes and utensils were provided. Telephone service nationwide 24/7 was a plus because cells were not reliable. The queen bed was comfortable wished it had been a king size - but you can use the bed upstairs. The front and rear private patios are waiting for your morning coffee. When you sit in the back patio you enjoy the birds and believe that you are in a lovely serene forest...Wish that I had brought along a couple of sweaters for the early mornings and Bodega Bay. We drove North to walk along the Jenner Beach. Enjoyed our visit to California especially Andy's Market for fruits and vegetables. Flavor's Bistro was our favorite restaurant in Sebastopol !!!! Next door OH's Chinese was so delicious -especially the walnut shrimp lunch servings - and the service at both of these establidhments was 5 star quality..
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G., Petaluma, CA

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

Peaceful oasis

We stayed here for more 3 months while selling our house and purchasing a new house. It was a great place to relax and regroup.
Stayed 98 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill R., Oakland, CA

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

Perfect Cottage in the country and yet so close to everything!

We needed a place to stay while having some work done on our home and Lilly's Woody's Cottage was perfect in everyway. Lilly has created a perfect home away from home that has everything you might need. The cottage is one of the most equipped rentals we've come across. The kitchen has most everything you might need to prepare a meal and the bed in the main bedroom was very comfortable. While the cottage was perfect, the surrounding area was amazing. You're on a country road with horses, sheep, and chickens, which was a nice change of pace for us because we live in an urban area. We loved our daily walks with our dogs up and down the road. The cottage is very close to everything you might need with local grocery, hardware, walking/bike trail (west county regional trail) and restaurants galore. The location was perfect for getting away to the coast or exploring the wineries. I did quite a few bike rides from the house and really enjoyed the multiple route options. This cottage is perfect and Lilly was a gracious and thoughtful host. We hope to come back.

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

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

Excellent cottage near Sebastopol, CA

Very comfortable two bedroom/one bath cottage with a lot of character and impeccable landscaping. Excellent and caring host! We stayed close to two months and will come back again!

10/10 Excellent

Brendan R.

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

Woodsy Cottage

Great, quiet little place. Lilly is very nice and helpful.
Stayed 37 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shari F.

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

Country haven in Sebastopol

Lovely cottage house with wonderful outdoor surroundings that my dog loved too!

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Incredible Place!!

Lily's cottage was perfect for me as a traveling social worker working at a local hospital. It was a beautiful refuge that I rarely wanted to leave. That is saying a lot considering the gorgeous region it is located in! Lily was so great and communicative. She always respected my privacy and was sweet to check in every once in awhile to see if I needed anything. I loved my time spent at her lovely cottage in the woods! Thanks Lily!

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

A lovely cottage on beautiful land!

Everything about this place was wonderful! Lilly is an amazing host!
Stayed 84 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., near Phoenix, AZ

delightful cottage in wooded area close to everything

We loved our stay in Sebastopol and so did our dog, Maddie. The nearby area has lots to offer including wineries, good restaurants to suit every taste and nearby recreational offerings including a very nice (well run) dog park and a great place nearby to board your doggie for several hours while you do your thing (golf, beach-combing, nicer restaurants, etc). The cottage has everything your could need for a restful or active stay away from home. Lily was very friendly and helped to make our stay as wonderful as it was. We'd love to return someday.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathi C.

Charming, cozy-perfect!

Marvelous place in an absolutely gorgeous setting. Quiet and serene, love the birdsong every morning.Lilly is a sweet and gracious hostess. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 42 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Nice clean cute cottage. Sets down in a wooded area with small fields surrounding.

Cottage was very nice. Lilly and Dave were so nice. Turkey would be in the small grassy area front of place. Neighbors were quiet. It was a great place to relax. 30 minutes to the ocean. Wineries every where. Great little towns within driving to shop, dine and just walk around. Just beautiful everywhere. Thank you Lily and Buzz. We enjoyed immensely.
Stayed 124 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bobby B.

10 out of 10

10 out of 10. this is second time we have stayed a month. It was just as good as last year. It hard to improve on perfect!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

A wonderful experience

Our stay was awesome. Lily and David have a wonderful place in wine country and they make you feel like it's all yours. Peaceful, beautiful, and everything a home needs for the good life. It's close to stores and activities yet you're surrounded by stunning countryside. I couldn't imagine a better place for a vacation, a quiet getaway, or any reason for living in fine style. By far the best lodging experience our family has ever had. Thank you Lily and David.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bobby B.

Impeccable

It was all wonderful - well appointed, very comfortable bed, excellent appliances, big fluffy towels, nice big HD TV with Xfinity cable and internet. Lovely back patio with large oak trees providing dappled shade, so even if temp is hot, patio is very pleasant. There are lots of beautiful plants and flowers. Buzz and Lily are very congenial hosts and went out of their way to make our stay terrific. It's a delightfully peaceful/private location with a country feel but so close to everything.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lovely Environment

My family and I stayed at this lovely environment for the weekend while we attended 2 memorials. It suited our purposes, and eating breakfast together outside in the patio with the redwood trees and beautifully landscaped yard was a welcome tranquil treat before leaving for our various events. We were only sorry we didn't have more time to stay and enjoy the outside more.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Retreat

Our family enjoyed our stay here so much. It's a well-appointed home with plenty of creature comforts--like plush terry cloth towels, super comfortable beds, cozy wood-burning stove with dry wood and fire starters, excellent stackable W/D, lots of fleecy throw blankets for cool nights, all necessary kitchen amenities, and beautiful flowering plants to treat the eye. Just like the description says, we really did see quail and wild turkeys, and I'm sure deer graze there frequently. We loved our dinner al fresco on the patio surrounded by gorgeous, tall, lush trees and greenery, and every night after putting the kids to bed upstairs we curled up in front of the fire and soaked up the peace and quiet. The upstairs worked beautifully for our two young children. Our 4-year-old daughter felt like a princess in the upstairs room with its sunny views, walk-in closet, room to play, and comfortable bed with soft, attractive bedding. The owner, Lilly, was helpful, sweet, and knowledgeable about the area, offering us tips for navigating the Sebastopol/Bodega Bay area and beyond. We enjoyed idyllic drives through bucolic scenes, warm pebble and sand beaches overlooking haystack rocks in the sunshine, and the great food and wine intrinsic to the area. The house is just a few minutes from town and from Andy's, a great local grocery that serves up strong lattes and tons of fresh, organic, awesome fruits and veggies. Bottom line: unpack and stay awhile (we stayed a week). The owners have good taste. They don't skimp on the stuff that makes an out-of-town visit comfortable. It does make a difference to sleep in a nicely made bed and wake to a misty morning that soon rolls into a sunny day. There were no disappointments.

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