Charming Farmhouse on Organic Cattle Ranch | Cottage in Tomales

10.0 (31 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Petaluma Cottage | Charming Farmhouse on Organic Cattle Ranch

2 Bedroom Cottage in Petaluma, Tomales

This cozy farmhouse (called the Schoolhouse) at Stemple Creek Ranch in West Marin is not to be missed. It is a few miles from the ocean and boasts two bedrooms, a private yard with garden and covered patio, and views of the countryside that stretch for miles. We also have three other houses onsite for bigger groups (Cottage for 2 is "Rustic Studio Cottage" and Cabin for 4 is "Rustic Cabin" and Farmhouse for 10 is "Zia's Farmhouse).
Stemple Creek Ranch is a family owned and operated organic cattle ranch in Tomales, CA, just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. We raise grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb and pastured pork.
This farmhouse is a refurbished old house with tons of charm. There are 2 bedrooms plus a queen-sized bed pull out couch that is very good quality and very comfortable, and a beautiful private garden and covered patio.
The ranch is just a few miles away from the town of Tomales, less than a mile away from Highway 1 (Shoreline Highway), and a great home base for exploring Marin or Sonoma Counties.
Please note: no pets, no smoking, no open flames. We have a smart TV but no cable.
We have two other rentals and an on site manager - they are in the same general vicinity. While it is possible to come to the ranch and not see another person, we can't promise that.
The house itself, a front yard with outdoor seating, parking.
As little or much as our guests want. We do not live on the Ranch, but there are other houses on the ranch where other people live and we do work there on most days.
Stemple Creek Ranch is in the heart of the cheese, wine, oysters, and coastline of both Marin and Sonoma Counties. Visitors love to go kayaking, hiking, and enjoy the local wine, oysters, and cheese.
There is plenty of parking at the house. There is no public transportation in the area, a car is required for getting around.
There is Verizon and AT&T cell service. We do have satellite-based wifi on the ranch. There is also a local cafe, the Tomales Deli, that has free wifi.If you want to order beef or lamb from us (Stemple Creek Ranch) please let us know 10 days in advance, and we can have it there for you when you arrive.

Charming Farmhouse on Organic Cattle Ranch is located in Petaluma. Charming Farmhouse on Organic Cattle Ranch provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Designated Smoking Area, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This Cottage features Parking, Designated Smoking Area, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Charming Farmhouse on Organic Cattle Ranch has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Petaluma has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Petaluma, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Natalie A.
Aug 17, 2025 05:14:53 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: My husband and I made the stay during our anniversary trip and we absolutely loved the “Schoolhouse”. The cottage garden surrounding the premises were beautiful and tranquil. The walking path up the road to the eucalyptus trees refreshed my whole heart, as it had breathtaking views for miles, with only the sound of the trees. Lisa was very responsive and we met a kind hearted “Anne” who also works on the ranch. We ordered some beef which we have yet to cook and eat, but no doubt it will be delicious as you can see the care and respect for these free grazing animals. We’d like to do the tour some day and will absolutely come again. There are two other available cabins right near the schoolhouse and everyone was respectful and quiet. We read they also have a larger home to rent out and we will consider that for a family outing. Everything was clean, and multiple kitchen items available. Lisa’s recommendations were spot on for eateries and the bakery…morning bakery items at Route One were delicious.Only one item missing and that was wash clothes. I still have this VRBO the best rating as I simply used the hand cloth and you cannot beat the serenity and beauty this home offers. We will be back!
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