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Cozy 1 BR Cottage 2 Block Stroll to Sonoma Plaza.

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A house with a front yard, surrounded by various plants and trees.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sonoma Plaza
Sleeps 4•1 bedroom•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Sonoma, CA
  • Place, Sonoma Plaza
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sonoma City Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Cozy 1 BR Cottage 2 Block Stroll to Sonoma Plaza.

Enter a private, secluded environment and get away from the busy world in this charming, old-fashioned cottage with many Irish touches -- but also with wireless internet connection and flat-screen cable HD TV with hundreds of channels. Enjoy the easy two-block stroll to Sonoma Plaza, where you can choose from Sonoma's best restaurants, wine tasting rooms, and gift shops, also Mission St. Francis Solano, the last and northernmost mission of the California Mission Trail. The cottage is a wonderful base for taking walks to the historic Plaza, coffeeshops, wine bars and nearby vineyards.

The traditionally furnished living room has a cozy, natural gas fireplace and sofa bed for additional guests for no extra charge. Our fully stocked kitchen has everything you need for preparing meals. The small room off the living room can be an office or nursery. The screened-in front porch is perfect for reading, and/or enjoying a glass of Sonoma Chardonnay. In September 2021 we built a redwood deck off the bedroom for outdoor relaxing or dining, and friendly deer are often, daily actually, sighted in the backyard pasture (they love apple cores).

My wife Rose and I opened the doors of Kate Murphy’s Cottage in 1984. We have thoroughly enjoyed meeting guests from around the world and playing a part in their visit to the beautiful Sonoma Valley. It has been a singularly rewarding experience. And now, I am welcoming my son-in-law, Rick Alatorre, to the endeavor. Rick will be your contact and is looking forward to facilitating a wonderful stay for you at Kate Murphy’s. Rick and I together will ensure that your time in Sonoma is relaxing and enjoyable.

Available at discount by the week, two weeks, three weeks or month, the cottage is ideal for anniversary celebrations, house hunting, visiting family and friends, or extended business trips. We have a three-day minimum stay policy.

We have instituted the following protocols to further ensure the health and safety of all our guests. Our staff and cleaning crew are fully vaccinated against the COVID pandemic. We require that anyone who enters the cottage for maintenance or upkeep or cleaning be fully vaccinated.

You are going to love Kate Murphy's Cottage; everyone does. Please read our guest reviews!

Sláinte,

Larry Murphy and Rick Alatorre

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Parties are not allowed.
Please no citrus peels in the garbage disposal.
Please review ALL house rules before booking your stay. We will verify ALL reservation details after the booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 68952
Property # 68952vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sonoma

Located in Sonoma, this cottage is in the city centre. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art and Sebastiani Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Napa Premium Outlets and Oxbow Public Market. Check out an event or a game at Sonoma Raceway, and consider making time for Napa Valley Wine Train, a top attraction not to be missed. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Sonoma, CA

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Plaza - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sonoma City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sonoma State Historic Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission San Francisco Solano - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cielito - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonoma Cheese Factory - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Molino Central - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Baker & Cook - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪HopMonk Tavern - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 1 BR Cottage 2 Block Stroll to Sonoma Plaza. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy 1 BR Cottage 2 Block Stroll to Sonoma Plaza.?

As of 23 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy 1 BR Cottage 2 Block Stroll to Sonoma Plaza. on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,397, 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 Cozy 1 BR Cottage 2 Block Stroll to Sonoma Plaza.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 1 BR Cottage 2 Block Stroll to Sonoma Plaza.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 1 BR Cottage 2 Block Stroll to Sonoma Plaza.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 1 BR Cottage 2 Block Stroll to Sonoma Plaza. located?

Located in the heart of Sonoma, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sonoma Valley Museum of Art and Sonoma Plaza. Sonoma City Hall and Sebastiani Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Rick and Monica Alatorre

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Rose and Larry Murphy, both retired teachers, are long-time Sonoma residents, moved here from San Francisco with our 3 kids in 1975. Rose taught Irish and English literature classes at Santa Rosa JC, and was also tasting Room Manager at Buena Vista winery in the late 70s. Larry taught High School art, and served as Mayor of Sonoma in 1988 and 1992. In 1984 they established Kate Murphy's Cottage. After several trips to Ireland they founded the popular local Murphy's Irish Pub on the Plaza in 1993. They have traveled extensively in Ireland and have provided many Irish touches in the cottage. Murphy's Pub still offers the best pint of Guinness and fish and chips in Sonoma County.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is on our property, completely separate and private. We have owned the cottage since purchasing the property in 1975. The traditional East Side of Sonoma has beautiful old growth oak trees, conifers, colorful fall foliage, countless other landscaping delights, and graceful older homes most of which have protective historic zoning (including ours), it is indeed a treat to stroll through our neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

Unique benefits: the cottage is accessible by foot to historic Sonoma Plaza, downtown shops and restaurants and wine tasting rooms and historic St. Francis Solano Mission, the northernmost and last of the California Mission Trail. There are vineyards within 4 blocks, coffee shops, bakeries, all within a ten minute walk from the cottage front door.

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