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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! Front door to apartment
On the walk in to then private Unit # 4, you'll pass thru this courtyard
Living room with sectional sofa. Photo taken from near TV
Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sonoma, CA
  • Sonoma Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Sonoma Plaza
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Novato, CA (NOT-Gnoss Field)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

The Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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 (Sonoma 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.

The bathroom features a curved glass shower enclosure and a newly tiled shower. We have just added a Bidet Toilet - we tried one at a Vacation Rental ourselves and loved it - so we added one for you to enjoy as well! It features a heated seat and warm water. Heavenly!

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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
** NO PETS **
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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.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number 1436N

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Boyes Hot Springs

Located in Sonoma, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sonoma Plaza and Sonoma State Historic Park, while Sonoma Valley Museum of Art and Sebastiani Theatre are cultural highlights. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sonoma, CA

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Mission San Francisco Solano - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Buena Vista Winery - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Animo - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Molino Central - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wildlife Viewing Overlooking Sonoma Creek In The Heart Of The Wine Country! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wildlife Viewing Overlooking Sonoma Creek In The Heart Of The Wine Country!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wildlife Viewing Overlooking Sonoma Creek In The Heart Of The Wine Country!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wildlife Viewing Overlooking Sonoma Creek In The Heart Of The Wine Country! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Sonoma Golf Club and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Sonoma Plaza. Ramekins Culinary School and Vallejo Home are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 372 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Georgina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Host not accommodating
Unfortunately we did not get to stay here, the host would not accommodate our move to the next weekend which was available on their calender. Due to medical reasons I could not fly that weekend, but the host only cared about their mortgage payments and would not move the dates, even though they were available. Unfortunately this bad experience means we will not book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Sonoma Visit
We enjoyed our stay. Space is cozy and has a great view.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Content
Great place to stay for traveling all over
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Valentine’s Day Weekend
My fiancée and I had a great stay for a long weekend. The place was great for cooking meals in and hanging out on the deck. Very clean and in good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As good as the first time!
This is our second stay at this property. We had an amazing time. The deck is a wonderful place to have a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine at night. The newly renovated shower was terrific! We will definitely return when we are staying in the Sonoma area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Creekside
Comfortable place. Didn’t know the washer and dryer were coin op. Would recommend adding that to property description so guest can bring quarters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Fantastic place to stay in Sonoma. Charming, clean, and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas was wonderful
It's near my mom's house on the creek that I used to play in as a boy. Each morning we watched the deer grazing from the back deck and then headed to moms house. It was very cozy and warm through the storm and I love continuous hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and comfortable
We spent three nights to visit wine country. Found everything clean and welcoming. Had to purchase coffee and did not know the fire pit was an extra (though nominal) charge. Chilly nights but warmed up quickly with cute little Franklin stove. Bidet was fun;). Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

angelina d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway for a wedding
The bungalow is just as described. I have no complaints! Spacious enough for my husband and I and had all the necessary amenities. Great porch but unable to take advantage of it due to the rain. Stayed 2 nights as we were attending a wedding and it was great driving distance to the wedding venue in Sonoma. Would def stay again for the great price, cute home and great location to Sonoma plaza and all the wonderful wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
Stayed two nights while in wine country and loved it. Close proximity to everything yet the backyard views made you feel like you were in the middle of nowhere. Would highly recommend and would stay here again when/if I a Sonoma again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutie & cozy
Very cutie place to stay. Loved sitting on the back porch. Quiet and peaceful. Bathroom very updated. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great time but trouble contacting host
We tried to contact the host…left two messages within 1 hour of leaving the property after we realized we left a pair of hearing aids and have not heard back. We are desperate to get them back and cannot figure out another way to reach them.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little Bungalow
Stayed here as a stop for Sanoma wine tasting. Good little spot and the description is accurate.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great private retreat
Very much enjoyed the quiet retreat with nature behind us off the back porch. The accommodations were very nice and we will definitely stay here again on our next visit to Sonoma
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Get away
The location and place was okay for our stay. However, the address provided didn’t match up when clicking on “get directions” under the map. We finally had to copy the address and input it into our own maps to get the directions to the location. We are not from the area nor the state and lack of trust of following the directions on Vrbo didn’t make us feel safe. We did enjoy the deck area. We wished we could explore the area on bikes but no bikes anywhere at the location even though it was listed in the amenities. The barn door to the bathroom was tricky to close and kept moving. That was annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT GET AWAY
THE PLACE WAS PERFECT FOR THE 2 OF US. ESPECIALLY LOVED THE OUTSIDE PATIO!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place with bikes!
We enjoyed our stay very much. It was as advertised and the bikes were an awesome addition for us to use to bike into downtown Sonoma. Kitchen could use some more accessories and cooking utensils, but we perhaps cooked much more than typical. Check in and check out was straight forward and easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Creekside dining
The deck adds a beautiful outdoor space to this bungalow. We ate several meals overlooking the creek, listening to the water and birds. A magnificent old oak tree provided shade from the hot summer sun, keeping the indoors cooler. Situated near the Fairmont spa and bike trail to downtown Sonoma, the location was ideal. Our hosts provided check-in information and answered messages in a timely manner. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and convenient
This was in a perfect spot for us to get to and enjoy downtown Sonoma, our friend's wedding at Viansa winery and all the other things we had planned. The neighborhood was quiet and the place was adorable. It was perfect for our trip, we would recommend. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away!
So quaint and everything in the write up was correct! Magical back deck, bikes were awesome, and location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Noah J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the greatest
This VRBO was just okay. We are avid VRBO visitors and I gotta say… this one was probably our least favorite. We were very excited about the deck but once we went onto the deck our excitement was gone. The deck was really dirty! The floor was covered in a layer of dirt and the deck was full of spiderwebs and a black widow landed on my spouses hand. There was several other spiders as well during our stay. More than average.I’ve lived in the mountains and never dealt with this many spiders. The view would have been nice but they don’t upkeep their property. Dead brush was all over the hill leading to the creek and it was an ugly site. They also require you to keep on the light at the front door and the light shines directly in your face while you’re trying to sleep. It’s not ideal at all. Additionally the cottage is connected to another cottage and it’s not private AT ALL! At night we could hear the people snoring that stayed in the cottage next to ours. Then when they would wake up in the morning, we could hear their entire conversation. We knew their plans everyday. This place is not ideal if you are looking for a clean, peaceful, private stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Noah J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the greatest
This VRBO was just okay. We are avid VRBO/Airbnb visitors and I gotta say… this one was probably our least favorite. We were very excited about the deck but once we went onto the deck our excitement was gone. The deck was really dirty! The floor was covered in a layer of dirt and the deck was full of spiderwebs and a black widow landed on my spouses hand. There was several other spiders as well during our stay. More than average.I’ve lived in the mountains and never dealt with this many spiders. The view would have been nice but they don’t upkeep their property. Dead brush was all over the hill leading to the creek and it was an ugly site. They also require you to keep on the light at the front door and the light shines directly in your face while you’re trying to sleep. It’s not ideal at all. Additionally the cottage is connected to another cottage and it’s not private AT ALL! At night we could hear the people snoring that stayed in the cottage next to ours. Then when they would wake up in the morning, we could hear their entire conversation. We knew their plans everyday. This place is not ideal if you are looking for a clean, peaceful, private stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

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!

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English

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