Starview Lodge: Quiet Mountain Home Bordering State Forest
About this lodge
Nestled in Sonoma County, this charming lodge for $222 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Visiting Starview Lodge makes you feel a world away from the bustle of the city, despite being only 2 hours from San Francisco. Situated on Cobb Mountain – the tallest of the Mayacamas range above Calistoga - you will be treated to the scent of a dense forest, spectacular mountain views, and the best stargazing! The lodge has three well-appointed bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a great room for entertaining. The master bedroom has a California King memory foam bed, while the second bedroom has a Queen memory foam bed and its own en-suite bathroom. The third bedroom has two bunk beds for a total of 4 twin beds, all with memory foam mattresses. All bedrooms are outfitted with premium linens and comforters. The open great room combines kitchen, dining room and living room, all view spectacular views of the surrounding forest and Cobb Mountain. The lodge backs up to Boggs State Forest, and sits in a small clearing in the trees. There is a clear view of the night sky - it's a wonderful place to watch a meteor shower! In the winter months, curl up by the wood-burning fireplace and sprawl on the couch to read a great book. You might also consider watching your favorite Netflix movie on the 50” HDTV. In the summer, take advantage of the expansive deck with large gas grill, adirondack chairs, gas fire pit and outdoor dining table. Read a book while listening to the birds and deer rummage for food, or invite some friends and have an outdoor feast. Once you have settled into the relaxed mountain atmosphere, you can leave the car behind and walk to many of the great things Cobb has to offer, including: • Boggs State Forest – hiking, mountain biking (1/4 mile, 5 minutes) • Mountain Meadow Golf Course (5 minutes) • Hardester’s Grocery (10 minutes) • Monterrey Mexican Grill (5 minutes) • Mountain High Coffee (10 minutes) • Cobb Mountain Pizza (10 Minutes) You can also take a scenic drive through the mountains and discover other great nearby destinations, including: • Pine Grove Family Resort – 2 swimming pools and a café (3 minutes) • Boggs Lake Preserve - an ancient volcanic “lake” with guided nature walk (15 minutes) • Loch Lomond Market & Deli – Food, drinks (10 minutes) • Mother Loving In the Oven Bakery (10 Minutes) • Harbin Hot Springs (10 minutes) Your pet(s) are always welcome at Starview Lodge. There is a fully fenced deck and separate dog run in the side yard for your best friends to enjoy, and a state forest with thousands of acres to play is right outside the back door! The cabin is equipped with cable TV, high-speed Internet with WiFi, HDTV, and central heat and central air conditioning. If you must work while you are there, rest assured the internet is high speed (100mbps+) and there is a small desk, chair and monitor for you to use. Where is Cobb Mountain? It is less than an hour from Sonoma, Mendocino and Napa counties. It is two hours from Sacramento / central valley, and two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. The town of Cobb is above 2600’ and receives several periods of light snow during the winter! And because it is inland and sheltered from the coastal fog, it reaches wonderful but comfortable 80s/90s temperatures in the summer. It’s a perfect escape any time of the year. Sometimes the name "lodge" confuses people! This is in fact a standalone single family home. We just call it a "lodge" because it's a rustic but comfortable home in the mountains. NOTE on home layout: This is a two story home and is not wheelchair friendly. From the top of the driveway there are 12 exterior stairs up to the main level and entry. The main level has the kitchen, dining and living rooms, primary California king bedroom and full bath. Downstairs are two bedrooms and one bath. Interior access between floors is via a metal spiral staircase. There are two downstairs exterior doors that open to the driveway (two steps down).
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(118 Reviews)
5.0
Our family, six adults, stayed for two nights, it was a very good experience.
The house conveniently sits on a quiet street, just a few minutes from grocery store, restaurants. You can reach the hiking trails from the back yard, very nice.
The place is very clean, owner was very responsive, always available when needed.
We really enjoyed out staying!
5.0
Situated right next to a forest area, had lots of deer and even a wild turkey right outside our window. Beautiful fall foliage and crisp clean air. The only thing to be mindful of is a steep driveway for parking. Near Clear Lake and state park and fun winding country roads.
5.0
Our group had a great stay at this mountain home. The beds were very comfortable, the deck was large and had a great view and the tasteful living room was ample to sit around and visit. On top of it all, the price was reasonable, something increasingly rare these days. I hope to be back again, for the great bed and the tranquility.
4.0
very relaxing
5.0
Nice place in the mountains for a getaway from crowds.
5.0
Property was as described with comfortable furnishings, and spacious deck. We enjoyed the peaceful location and views of the night sky. One individual in our group had to work one day of the vacation and had no connectivity issues. Everything was fabulous and would recommend this property.
5.0
Great place in a wonderfully quiet setting. Really feels like home with a big deck including a gas fire pit, BBQ, great seating and a hammock. Kitchen includes coffee machine and espresso machine and all other appliances. We even found first aid stuff in the bathroom when we had a little mishap. Also, super kid friendly with lots of toys in a toy chest and books. We were in town to celebrate 2 family birthdays and this was the perfect place for entertaining and activities for all ages.
5.0
I stayed here with three friends for a relaxing weekend away from SF. The property was well cared for and made for a very comfortable and restorative weekend. We appreciated the thoughtful details in the home!
5.0
Great place in a wonderfully quiet setting. Really feels like home with a big deck including a gas fire pit, BBQ, great seating and a hammock. Kitchen includes coffee machine and espresso machine and all other appliances. We even found first aid stuff in the bathroom when we had a little mishap. Also, super kid friendly with lots of toys in a toy chest and books. We were in town to celebrate 2 family birthdays and this was the perfect place for entertaining and activities for all ages.
1.0
Never received checkin info and was ghosted by the property manager. Spent many hours trying to find alternative accommodations. Had an immobile parent and kids with me; none of whom travel much. It was a nightmare.
5.0
We had such a wonderful stay in this adorable mountain cabin. It was my family of 5, mother-in-law and parents, and we all fit so comfortably. It’s fantastic that we could all stay downstairs and my parents had the upstairs bedroom, which gave them privacy and a little peace. The kids loved the bunk beds! We all enjoyed the deck so much. We sat by the firepit sipping wine at night after a day spent with family. The wild life was also fantastic with the wild turkeys and deer. Our kids loved it. The store and yummy pizza place are very close by. We can’t wait to return for another visit. My brother lives in the area, so we will definitely be back!
4.0
The house was as described., very nice living/kitchen/dining room.. When we arrived there was about 18” of snow on the deck and in the driveway but couldn’t find a shovel so borrowed one from the neighbor. Enjoyed the house and fireplace through a very cold and rainy weekend. The drive up is a bit motion sickness stimulating though. All in all I recommend it. The deck would be great in better weather. Liked to watch the deer wandering about.
4.0
Enjoyed my stay with one friend. Quiet, cozy cabin. It snowed a bunch while we were there which lended to the coziness factor. The upstairs, open space, is great and, if the weather was warmer, we'd have the use of an incredibly spacious deck area. The upstairs also has the master bedroom (with a very comfy bed) and master bath (looks renovated/newer). Kitchen is well stocked with equipment and some pantry left overs (helpful). Saw a few mice droppings in the lower cabinets and it's probably hard to keep them at bay, but perhaps a more regular, and deeper, cleaning of those areas would be helpful? Very cozy and warm upstairs. To get downstairs to the other two bedrooms, you go down a metal, winding staircase. Keep this in mind for elderly or those having other types of walking issues. Wasn't a problem for us. Very cold downstairs (heat rises), so if you're there in colder months, turn on the heat right away to get it comfy. Slept well and comfortably in queen room. Quiet and dark the way I like. Bathroom could benefit from a refresh and deep cleaning. Towels could benefit from a recycle and re-new. Just a few suggestions. Great value for a cozy, charming, quiet cabin in the woods.
4.0
This spot in Cobb was so quiet and felt relaxingly remote, but is just 2 hours from Oakland. The house is a simple and comfortable 2-floor lodge perched on a hill. The deck looks back over the road and neighborhood toward the mountain. This spot is close to great day hiking and a convenient well-stocked grocery store. The bedding is very comfortable and clean. The deck is gorgeous and if it wasn’t so cold, we’d have been out there for most of our stay.
The kitchen was not quite as advertised but is well-stocked and had everything we needed so no complaints. There is no dishwasher. BYO shampoo & soap. The towels are in need of replacing—they’re worn thin and had holes.
A great spot and a restful retreat.
4.0
This spot in Cobb was so quiet and felt relaxingly remote, but is just 2 hours from Oakland. The house is a simple and comfortable 2-floor lodge perched on a hill. The deck looks back over the road and neighborhood toward the mountain. This spot is close to great day hiking and a convenient well-stocked grocery store. The bedding is very comfortable and clean. The deck is gorgeous and if it wasn’t so cold, we’d have been out there for most of our stay.
The kitchen was not quite as advertised but is well-stocked and had everything we needed so no complaints. There is no dishwasher. BYO shampoo & soap. The towels are in need of replacing—they’re worn thin and had holes.
A great spot and a restful retreat.
5.0
Despite the atmospheric river deluge we spent a peaceful and relaxing 3 nights at Starview Lodge. The cosy log fire was enjoyed by us all as we watched the rain beat down!
4.0
The place is spacious as described, has all basic amenities. Cabin is peaceful, it’s close to a nearby trail. Saw deers in the area which was a plus!👍Only comment is to improve and organize the kitchen area. 2 drawers-by the coffee and countertop area is broken, and 1 cabinet doesn’t close properly. Supplies were all over the place, had to open so many drawers just to find specific cookware. It just looks messy, just need to organize the kitchen drawers/cabinets.
I’ve also asked if it has basic supply like cooking oil, sugar etc. is included and they have all those except the olive oil I used to cook breakfast was almost used up. Bought a new bottle for myself instead. Lastly, there were many items left in fridge, I thought it should be thrown out if previous renter left them.
4.0
We came to celebrate our anniversary. We drove each day to Nappa and one day to the Red Woods. It was great because the cabin was between the two. We only had a few small issues. A few 8 legged friends found us in the down stairs bedroom. The driveway is very steep and slightly slippery due to the pine needles...it made parking an adventure every day. The neighbor dogs had a bark off one night that luckily ended before midnight. The bathtub/shower on the main floor was tricky to enter and exit due to the depth of the tub. The lights in the refrigerator were like strobe lights.. or similar to what happens on Stranger Things ;) Otherwise The home is very nice and we enjoyed the kitchen and the fireplace every night!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely, well-stocked home! We checked in first, and then ran over to the market less than 5 minutes away to get food to grill, and then didn't need to leave again until checking out. Loved the fire pit and stargazing at night, and drinking coffee and reading books on the spacious deck during the day. The owner was responsive and helpful. Thank you for lovely stay!
4.0
Our family of 5 adults thoroughly enjoyed our six-night stay in this charming cottage. We secured the property only few days before arriving in CA after deciding that a Tahoe trip was unworkable due to wildfire smoke. The main/upper floor with the master suite and spacious deck (fabulous outdoor living space) is the highlight of the home. We encountered some spiders on the lower level, but were delighted by the many deer who calmly wander through the neighborhood. :) Excellent communication with David as our plans evolved and also during a local power outage. Fortunately, the well-stocked local market and pizza place, just minutes away, have generators. We enjoyed hiking in the state forest behind the property, in Boggs Lake Reserve, and on Mt. Konocti, a volcano at nearby Clear Lake.
5.0
The Starview Lodge provided a good home base for an annual friends trip. The home - which is situated in the trees, with no close neighbors on either side - is well stocked and clean. We saw plenty of deer and wild turkeys roaming the property. The Cobb Mountain area is on the rebound after the devastating 2015 wildfires. This is a nice place for a quick getaway from the Bay Area.
5.0
Spacious home with a beautiful deck to enjoy!
4.0
David’s house is exactly as pictured on the listing. We absolutely loved all of the amenities of the home. However, be prepared for spiders and bugs (which is fair given the location). The main floor can be dim at night too. Overall, this was the perfect house to getaway with friends.
5.0
If you are looking for your own little private oasis in the mountains, this is the place! The cabin had everything and more to be comfortable and there was still plenty to do within a short driving distance! Amazing place!
4.0
The house is situated in a small quiet neighborhood in Cobb. The back deck was perfect for lounging around and the upper level of the home was great! We were able to go swimming at the resort just minutes away and enjoyed our quick weekend getaway
5.0
The drive up from San Jose was interesting with all of the switchbacks along 29 and 175, not to mention the drive through the neighborhood which our GPS managed to completely mess up. The night sky and the view of the stars made the trip entirely worth the drive. the four of us had a wonderful, relaxing stay without the need for any form of electronic distraction. Thanks David
5.0
Beautiful property!! I was truly impressed by how well the house was stocked. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this property to anyone wanting to get away.
5.0
The house was cute!!! Had no idea the driveway was sooo steep my Camry wouldn’t of made it up. There wasn’t any street parking available this week. Beautiful views we loved watching a buck walk by the deck and a baby and doe on the other side layed down and rested!! Quiet neighborhood We found a different pool (then the one in the binder) to use that was only 2 dollars per person. The manager was very nice with quick response We had a good time ;)
5.0
Get away
The house was cute!!! Had no idea the driveway was sooo steep my Camry wouldn’t of made it up. There wasn’t any street parking available this week. Beautiful views we loved watching a buck walk by the deck and a baby and doe on the other side layed down and rested!! Quiet neighborhood We found a different pool (then the one in the binder) to use that was only 2 dollars per person. The manager was very nice with quick response We had a good time ;)
5.0
Great getaway, especially for the 4th!
We wanted to getaway from the loud noise of fireworks, and this location was perfect. The home is well equipped, clean and the area is very peaceful. Right outside the door you can see deer, woodpeckers, and the glory of the mountains.
5.0
Great location—good access to nearby food, groceries & gas. Home is in beautiful location, great views, and comfortable home.
5.0
Great Location on Cobb Mountain
Great location—good access to nearby food, groceries & gas. Home is in beautiful location, great views, and comfortable home.
5.0
The deck and view is beautiful. Morning coffee is the best on the deck, so peaceful. I can't wait to stay again. It has everything you need, very comfortable too. Very clean!
5.0
Love this home!
The deck and view is beautiful. Morning coffee is the best on the deck, so peaceful. I can't wait to stay again. It has everything you need, very comfortable too. Very clean!
5.0
Happy with the rental, will booked again
5.0
Beautiful house
Happy with the rental, will booked again
5.0
An amazing property in a great location! David’s house was beautiful and even had toys for the kiddos!! Our grandkids instantly felt at home playing with all the toys. On top of all that David was so incredibly responsive and accommodating. My daughter and grandkids arrived and we had a hiccup with my husband and I and David and his wife were immediately responsive and very willing to help to the best of their abilities. The definition of a 5 star host
5.0
Excellent Communication, Amazing Place
An amazing property in a great location! David’s house was beautiful and even had toys for the kiddos!! Our grandkids instantly felt at home playing with all the toys. On top of all that David was so incredibly responsive and accommodating. My daughter and grandkids arrived and we had a hiccup with my husband and I and David and his wife were immediately responsive and very willing to help to the best of their abilities. The definition of a 5 star host
4.0
I would definitely stay here again, very relaxing environment and love the location to unplug.
4.0
Great place to unplug
I would definitely stay here again, very relaxing environment and love the location to unplug.
FAQs
How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Sonoma County?
The average price for a rental in Sonoma County is $299 per night. This rental is $77 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Starview Lodge: Quiet Mountain Home Bordering State Forest. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this lodge?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Starview Lodge: Quiet Mountain Home Bordering State Forest. Enjoy the water!
Is Starview Lodge: Quiet Mountain Home Bordering State Forest pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Starview Lodge: Quiet Mountain Home Bordering State Forest?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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