Joy Cottage ~ Monthly Stays Available at this Peaceful Retreat in Occidental | Cabin in Occidental

1 Bedroom Cabin in Occidental
*30 Night Minimum Stay Requirement*
Joy Cottage is a charming, fully remodeled, guest house in a forested residential neighborhood just outside of Occidental. It’s the perfect location for an extended vacation or solo work retreat. With a wrap-around covered deck, French doors, and energy-efficient windows, you’ll love the bright sunlight without the heat! Mini-split air conditioning/heating units keep the temperature comfortable inside or you can relax outside in the hut tub surrounded by trees or dine al fresco on the patio using the gas BBQ on the deck. Your well-mannered pup is welcome to join you at Joy Cottage and your adventures throughout West Sonoma County. Wineries, breweries, world class Osmosis Spa, and excellent food are all within a short drive.
The 185-acre Tannery Creek Reserve is protected by the Bodega Land Trust, allows dogs, and is just down the road. Joy Cottage guests are granted permission to hike in the Reserve under the home’s membership and with a signed liability waiver. It’s just one of the many incredible hiking trails in the area.
The historic town of Occidental packs art galleries, gift shops, dueling Italian family restaurants, and a cultural center into 2 blocks of small-town goodness! Nearby zip-lines and the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center will keep you busy!
Know Before You Book:
Joy Cottage is only available for 30 to 90 night rentals at this time.
Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Joy Cottage is 4 people. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at all times.
Parking: There is parking for a maximum of 2 vehicles. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.
Pet Friendly: This home welcomes up to 2 well-mannered dogs. If you have more than 2 dogs or other types of pets, please contact us to see if exceptions can be made before reserving.
Bed Sizes: Bedroom: Queen bed; Living room: Queen sleeper sofa.
Heat Source & A/C: Joy Cottage has a ductless, mini-split system with heating and A/C units in the living room and bedroom. There’s a built-in heater in the bathroom as well.
Location: Joy Cottage is a guest house on a just over 1-acre lot with a main house and several utility sheds. The cottage, hot tub, and yard closest to the cottage are exclusively for your use. Clearly marked parking spots are just for you too. Main house occupants, when present, will respect your privacy and ask guests to do the same. Thank you!
Laundry Room is attached to the main house with a separate entrance, and you have access to it during your stay.
Stairs/Accessibility: There’s only one step onto the front porch and everything inside the house is on one level. There’s a ramp in the side yard that leads to the front porch as well. The driveway and property surrounding the house are not paved. The forest floor can be uneven, but the areas immediately around the house are compacted and/or graveled. Sections of the yard have pavers and there are steps up to the hot tub deck.
Fencing: The patio and hot tub area are partially fenced. This is not a dog-proof yard.
Work from HERE: High-speed wifi is offered via fiber optic line.
Proximity to wineries: There are several tasting rooms in downtown Occidental (3 mi) and tasting rooms in vineyards nearby. Two of the closest are Cobb Wines (3.9 mi) and Occidental Wine (4.2 mi). Dozens more are within 10 miles.
Nearest River Beach: The Monte Rio Public Beach is the closest beach on the Russian River at 10 mi.
Nearest Ocean Beach: Doran Beach (8 mi) is the closest ocean beach and it’s dog-friendly! There are many more beaches up and down Hwy 1.
Sonoma County TOT Number: Not applicable for stays longer than 30 nights.
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: Not applicable for stays longer than 30 nights.
Joy Cottage ~ Monthly Stays Available at this Peaceful Retreat in Occidental is located in Occidental. Joy Cottage ~ Monthly Stays Available at this Peaceful Retreat in Occidental provides accommodation, featuring Pet Friendly, Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This Cabin features Pet Friendly, Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Joy Cottage ~ Monthly Stays Available at this Peaceful Retreat in Occidental has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 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 Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, 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. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Occidental has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Occidental, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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1 bathroom
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Hair dryer
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Sofa bed
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1 bedroom
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Bed sheets provided
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Coffee/tea maker
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Spices
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Dishwasher
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Refrigerator
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Stovetop
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Toaster
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Microwave
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Onsite parking
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Welcoming dogs only
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Pet friendly
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2 total pets
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Smoke-free property
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Stereo
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Smart TV
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Unit size: 432 sq ft (40 sq m)
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English
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Iron/ironing board
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Phone
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WiFi available
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Patio
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Barbecue grill
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Hot tub
Policies
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 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