There were so many good things about our stay. It was quaint and close to the city.The owner took her time to explain the places to go. She brought freshly laid eggs. Communication was good, mostly by text. She gave us an early check in. But there were a few things that caused me to rate it lower than a 5. The list of rules is a book long, and they require a picture of you before you can rent the place and require that you pay an extra $65 for insurance in case you damage the property. Maybe that's normal. But, most places don't require you to squeegee the shower every time you shower or ask you not to cook bacon on your last morning. We followed the rules. But the worst part is that the day that I returned, I noticed a $150 cleaning fee on VRBO. I texted Wendy to see what that was about. She said that they spent 3.5 hours extra to clean the kitchen. The kitchen is a small strip and we only used it to cook breakfast and I filled the dishwasher and didn't start it like she asked, cleaned the pans and wine glasses and left them on the drip board. Left a loaf of bread on the counter for her chickens.I left a pile of dirty towels on the ground for her in the bathroom to be helpful.(she complained about that.) My advise to you, if you stay here don't use the kitchen. I spoke with VRBO and they said that I am not responsible, because it doesn't say in the rules that they will charge extra for cleaning. Still, it was just regular clean up. I was unpleasantly surprised.

Loved staying here. Wendy gave us great suggestions and our 10th anniversary was low key and relaxing. If I had one complaint it’s that I never knew how much I needed skylights!! :) Don’t know how I’ll ever go back to a place with no skylights. But seriously it was great and I have no complaints at all. Sebastopol is a great town and I hope we can make our way back in the future.

The property is beautiful and clean. As you walk in, you are surrounded by a lovely garden. The patio area has a small table to sit and enjoy your morning coffee. Inside the cottage is spacious, with wood beamed, high ceilings. The owner anticipated all of our needs, right down to offering fresh eggs from her very own chickens. Would highly recommend!

We spent a week here last week and everything about it was perfect! This property was exactly as listed. Communication with the hosts was excellent. Home away from home is an understatement, truly an oasis. The attention to details, cleanliness and the welcoming hospitality of the hosts was unparalleled. This location was perfect to visiting wine country or just enjoying the beautiful area. We will definitely stay here again and highly recommend.

Fantastic place, quiet, and perfect location. Highly recommend.

Perfect for many reasons…absolutely immaculate, everything you need in the kitchen, spacious living area, relaxing patio, very private, quiet, comfy bed, walk to town, lots of host recommendations for nearby walks and restaurants, and last but not least, friendly and helpful hosts! I highly recommend.

What a delight to find this beautiful little cottage in Sebastopol. The attention to detail is quite remarkable. Everything is directed to make your stay welcoming, comfortable and stress free. The owners are helpful, joyful, friendly and accommodating. I can’t wait to come back again…

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. It was a very peaceful place to rest for a couple of days.

We loved our stay here. Wendy was super helpful and gave us great tips for what to do and explore. The guest house is lovely and filled with wonderful amenities. The private patio is perfect for morning coffee or afternoon wine-sipping watching the occasional hummingbird fly by listening to the fountain under the grapevine arbor. The decor is lovely and has a relaxed feel. You can walk to a nearby park and to “the Barlow” - which was a fun adventure. Lots of great restaurants, cafes and shops nearby. This rental is a gem.

My husband and I celebrated Autumn for a few days and stayed at Wendy and Lisa's wonderful little cottage.It was an easy walk or drive to downtown. The bed was very comfortable, the towels were lovely and the kitchen complete. Everything was spotless when we arrived, and as an extra bonus there were fresh eggs from their hens on the counter!! The place was filled with countless little details that made us feel like very special guests! We look forward to a return visit soon

We loved the cottage, clean, updated appliances and loved the walk in shower. It was quiet and peaceful. Owner's went out of their way to communicate the best experience. We will be back again!

Fully equipped, tastefully furnished. Excellent communication with hosts. Pleasant, peaceful stay.

We had a wonderful experience staying at this property for a few days in mid August 2022. I have family living in town and we drove up to visit from SoCal. This guest house had everything we needed plus lots of personal touches by the owners. Hummingbirds come to visit outside the bedroom window and on the private patio. You are surrounded by trees and vegetation and gardens. The bed is very comfortable and there is a full kitchen if you need it. The owners have a helpful manual with lots of suggestions on where to eat and drink. Great communication. Yes, there are a lot of instructions, but go with it, they are there to help answer anticipated questions and keep the property functional for you. We definitely hope to return!

This gem is lovely the proprietor lovely the setting serene and calm.

A jewel of a property: great location, exactly as pictured, wonderful garden and birds (especially hummingbirds) easy walk to downtown and the Barlow, and wonderful communication with owners. A plus!

This place is as good as they get. A clean, non-toxic environment that is also beautiful and comfortable. Great kitchen. The gardens are amazing. Wendy is very thorough and helpful.

This place is as good as they get. A clean, non-toxic environment that is also beautiful and comfortable. Great kitchen. The gardens are amazing. Wendy is very thorough and helpful.

Everything about this property was wonderful, from the lovely garden path leading in, to the peaceful courtyard, to the well-appointed and extremely clean interior of the guesthouse. It is located in a quiet neighborhood with a country feel, and yet within walking distance of downtown. Our host, Wendy, communicated clearly and in a timely manner leading up to our trip, and was so helpful when we arrived.

My husband and I spent a lovely weekend in Sebastapol. This cottage was perfect for the two of us. It's clean and surprisingly spacious. Wendy was such a gracious host and made sure we had everything we needed. Once we got there it was an easy walk to downtown and the Barlow. We will definitely be back.

Everything about this property was wonderful, from the lovely garden path leading in, to the peaceful courtyard, to the well-appointed and extremely clean interior of the guesthouse. It is located in a quiet neighborhood with a country feel, and yet within walking distance of downtown. Our host, Wendy, communicated clearly and in a timely manner leading up to our trip, and was so helpful when we arrived.

My husband and I spent a lovely weekend in Sebastapol. This cottage was perfect for the two of us. It's clean and surprisingly spacious. Wendy was such a gracious host and made sure we had everything we needed. Once we got there it was an easy walk to downtown and the Barlow. We will definitely be back.

We were so pleased with the amenities provided at the Guest House. Wendy and Lisa are wonderful hosts. We enjoyed our stay there and will be back.

The house has all the things that make a visit pleasant. It is spacious, nicely furnished, has a great kitchen and is in a quiet neighborhood. There is also a wonderful patio. The host (Wendy) was cordial and communicated with us extensively prior to our arrival then let us alone after we arrived which we appreciated. All that said, there were some minor negatives. If you stay here, be prepared for many instructional notes in addition to a notebook with several pages of do's and don'ts. Some of the notes were helpful. Others were irritating. For instance, among others, there were notes instructing us how to open both the entrance door and the bathroom door (don't let the bell on the entrance ring too loudly. Solution - either get rid of the bell or get a different bell). There were notes that told us what not to touch and how to use some of the things we could touch. A tip for visitors, bring slippers when staying here. The apartment has a cement floor that was cold even though there were a few rugs. Perhaps during the summer the floor is not as cold but in the winter you'll want something on you're feet. Another issue, the television is small and a bit hard to see from the couch. When traveling, my wife and I enjoy watching foreign films. Reading subtitles required sitting on the cold cement floor. These are minor irritations but detracted from our stay. Overall, this is a very desirable place to stay and Wendy is a cordial, helpful host.

Everything was great at this property, which is a good fit for couples. There are lots of small touches inside and outside that show the care and attention paid by the hosts. The wine tasting referrals were a great touch, too. The house is located within walking distance of downtown Sebastopol.

Everything was great at this property, which is a good fit for couples. There are lots of small touches inside and outside that show the care and attention paid by the hosts. The wine tasting referrals were a great touch, too. The house is located within walking distance of downtown Sebastopol.

We had a wonderful stay. Wendy and Lisa are amazing hosts with special welcoming touches like fresh persimmons and limes, homemade iced tea, and refreshing herb infused water. Great tips on local eateries and adventures! Loved our time here!

We had a wonderful stay. Wendy and Lisa are amazing hosts with special welcoming touches like fresh persimmons and limes, homemade iced tea, and refreshing herb infused water. Great tips on local eateries and adventures! Loved our time here!

Very detailed and thoughtful amenities even including freshly picked persimmons and brewed tea from their garden. Easy to get to and from. The perfect weekend getaway for us. Thank you, we will definitely come back to visit Sebastopol

Great hosts. Lovely, cozy property with a great location. What else do you need to know?

Great hosts. Lovely, cozy property with a great location. What else do you need to know?

A lovely property nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance to dining and entertainment options. There is a peacefulness here, both inside and on the patio. Wendy and Lisa have taken care to create an environment that has been thoughtfully appointed, and warm and welcoming. I really enjoyed watching the hummingbird wars as chasing one another to get to the feeder. Thank you for the hospitality. I’ve already recommended your place to several friends if they’re ever in the area. Thanks you.

We were visiting our 97 year old uncle and experiencing lots of drama involving his care so coming back to this sweet property provided tranquility we so needed.