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Wildlife Viewing Overlooking Sonoma Creek In The Heart Of The Wine Country!

Wildlife Viewing Overlooking Sonoma Creek In The Heart Of The Wine Country!

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The deck is magical at night!
Your little Getaway!
Living room with sectional sofa. Photo taken from near TV
Living Room
Living room overlooks deck and views. Photo taken from front door.

Overview of Wildlife Viewing Overlooking Sonoma Creek In The Heart Of The Wine Country!

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

Explore the area

Sonoma, CA
  • Popular LocationSonoma Golf Club19 min walk
  • Popular LocationSonoma Plaza7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBuena Vista Winery12 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

The Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Wildlife Viewing Overlooking Sonoma Creek In The Heart Of The Wine Country!

Take in all the Wine Country has to offer from this centrally located cozy apartment overlooking Sonoma Creek! With nearby great wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants, and shops, you'll find lots to enjoy in the area. You can take it all in on the 2 complimentary bicycles parked in the shed!

Please note! For a reservation to be accepted, you MUST tell us a bit about who's staying, and what brings you to the Wine Country.

Guests who book during the winter / rainy season may get a special whitewater treat! Since the Bungalow is overlooking Sonoma Creek, you will enjoy an exciting show if there is a rainstorm, and the rapids get more turbulent! Part of the deck is covered, so you can enjoy a thrill during a rainstorm! (Don't worry, you are safely high above the creek in the ravine below.)

The Bungalow (TOT Cert # 1436N ) features a beautiful kitchen, hardwood floors, a cozy gas 'Franklin' stove for cool nights,, and a sumptuous new Beautyrest queen bed and awesome high thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. Fast internet, cable and internet-enabled TV let you watch cable TV or stream movies. While the apartment is delightfully furnished (we own a furniture store!), the real attraction is the deck overlooking the creek. From here, you can sit for hours watching the steady stream of wildlife (deer, mostly) as they make their way along the trails along the year-round creek. When the rains start, the creek goes from a lazy creek to a roaring stream - with rapids just a bit past the bungalow, giving great sound effects. The deck features comfortable patio furniture and an optional gas firepit to enjoy a glass of wine around at the end of a busy day!

The Queen bed is a new Beautyrest that is moderately firm. Some have said it is too soft. Some have said its too firm. It is what it is! The bed is covered with an Organic Cotton mattress protector/pad. High thread count Egyptian cotton sheets complete the ensemble. Spare blankets and pillows are in the closet.

While there are so many activities nearby, we expect that at least one of the days of your visit you'll grab a couple of bottles of wine and want to spend the whole day at the cozy Lazy Oak Creekside Bungalow, enjoying the magical surroundings!

** NOTE** MAX OVERNIGHT OCCUPANCY - 2 PERSONS ONLY ** (Including children)

IMPORTANT NOTE: To ensure your booking request is accepted, please be sure to tell us a little about WHO is staying, WHERE you are from, and WHAT brings you to the Wine Country! You can read about who we are in our VRBO profile, so its a 2-way privacy street!
Coin Laundry machine is located outside the unit under cover.

Property manager

Mike & Theresa Robertori
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only
Bungalow has not been child-proofed. on a cliff

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
** NO PETS **

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Many of our guests are allergic. No smoking indoor
You MUST tell us something about who you are for booking to be accepted!
Max occupancy 2 humans only! Nothing else.
Quiet Times: 9PM-9 AM.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Boyes Hot Springs

Located in Sonoma, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sonoma State Historic Park and Trione-Annadel State Park, while Transcendence Theatre Company and Sonoma Valley Museum of Art are cultural highlights. Sonoma TrainTown Railroad and Petaluma Seed Bank are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Golf Club - 19 min walk
  • Sonoma Plaza - 7 min drive
  • Sonoma City Hall - 7 min drive
  • Mission San Francisco Solano - 7 min drive
  • Buena Vista Winery - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 33 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell - 3 min drive
  • El Molino Central - 17 min walk
  • Animo - 19 min walk
  • McDonald's - 19 min walk
  • Sonoma Springs Brewing Company - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nadine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy retreat with view on the creek
Charming, comfortable bungalow with all modern conveniences including an excellent kitchen to prepare meals with nice appliances, dishes and cooking accessories. It is a quiet area with a comfortable private deck with view on the creek. We enjoyed our time and recommend this rental. We would only suggest to look at replacing the shower who starting to show its age but still has a good water pressure.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jon B., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage on the creek
Great location. Feels like you are in the nature but still not too far of a walk to downtown Sonoma. The cottage is well stocked, including bicycles to explore the area including the many nearby wineries.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

jan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage in a beautiful setting
Our stay was very enjoyable Loved the location and the creek and trees off the deck. The squirrels, woodpeckers and the lone deer that we saw provided enjoyment. Only 2 small critical comments: First of all we didn't know that there would be 4 units. We had to try the entry code in all of the doors to figure out we were in unit 4. Secondly, we didn't receive a reply from the owners when we sent a message about ants in the kitchen. Overall, we would recommend this cottage. It is small but sufficient for 2 people. Thankyou Mike and Theresa!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren S., Edmonton, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CREEKSIDE 4
Our stay was excellent. The location is quiet and convenient. The little home is well kept and updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cycling in Sonoma
We had an excellent time! The bungalow was a short ride to the centre of Sonoma and the perfect spot to cycle from. Hosts were excellent in responding to questions. I like to cook and the bungalow was well equipped with everything I needed. Great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike & Theresa Robertori

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Avid travelers, my wife and I frequently stay in vacation rentals all over the world. We know what it takes to make a place special, and we know what we need to feel at home! We're confident that our properties will make you feel like you're in your home away from home! This is our second vacation rental, our first vacation rental (VRBO number 497125) is very popular and is nearly always booked! We strive to offer a great value in a fully legal, permitted vacation rental, so you can enjoy our town as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property because we took one look at the last (creekside) unit of this 4-unit (2 duplexes) property, and realized it was a gem we needed to share! The first 3 units are home to people who have lived in the apartments for a long time. The last unit on the creek is very secluded and quiet, and offers incredible creek views and unparalleled wildlife viewing.

What makes this property unique

In the shade of the big oak tree near the rear of the property (hence: Lazy Oak), the large tree provides an idyllic environment for enjoying the wine country. The apartment is tastefully furnished and secluded. The outdoor spaces are oriented for maximum enjoyment of their creekside frontage. Patio furniture and firepit are provided for your enjoyment of the outdoors. The Creek babbles in the summer, and can roar in the winter. The constant presence of deer, squirrels, birds, and other wildlife in the riparian means you can lose yourself for hours watching as the animals traverse through the trails. Go on photo safari right in Sonoma!

Languages:

English

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