Family-friendly vacation rentals in Occidental

Wine/Apple Country Cottage, Centrally Located

Play golden oldies on an upright piano in a home filled with antique furniture, folk art, and lots of books and games. The kitchen and bathroom also retain their vintage vibe. A drop leaf desk and 100 mbps Wi-Fi provide a comfortable working space. Come in the spring or summer to see the garden in full bloom! (Photos included here do not do it justice...) The dappled shade of a grape covered pergola is a wonderful place for lunch. The house has two bedrooms that look out on the gardens. The master bedroom has a queen bed, and the second bedroom has a double bed. There is a well-equipped kitchen and laundry room. Water in the house is delicious, purified well water. A 55" tv is in one of the bedrooms (disguised by a pull-down map). It has Roku but no cable. Enjoy lots of games and books to read, a piano in the living room and access to high speed internet and WiFi. Wander in the gardens or orchard in the back. Relax or dine under the shady grape arbor. I live in a small cottage in the back of the property. While I respect your privacy, I enjoy meeting new guests and welcome your questions. On parle francais. Se habla espanol. The house is located in apple country, outside the small town of Sebastopol. It's very easy to find in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood across the street from a Christmas tree farm. Apple orchards and vineyards are within walking distance. The quaint town of Graton is half a mile away. It has an art gallery operated by local artists, an antique store and a variety of restaurants including the Underwood Bar and Bistro, rated as "number 4 of America's 50 Most Amazing Wine Experiences by the Food and Wine Magazine." A recent article in the local paper describes nearby Graton well: https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/9514352-181/explore-graton-west-county-town?artslide=1 In the town of Sebastopol, there is a large variety of popular restaurants. We also have over 40 wineries, including the top rated: Merry Edwards, FEATURED IN JULY 2014 ISSUE OF SUNSET MAGAZINE and just 0.2 miles from the house! Graton Ridge Cellars, FEATURED IN JULY 2014 ISSUE OF SUNSET MAGAZINE and 0.6 miles from the house! Red Car Wine Company, 0.3 miles away. Iron Horse Vineyards also featured in July 2014 issue of Sunset Magazine and 3.6 miles from the house! Other recommended wineries in Sebastopol include: Lynmar Iron Horse Taft Street Cahill Dutton-Goldfield (one third mile from house) Scherrer Freeman Marimar. Enjoy several hiking trails close by, or drive on scenic country roads directly from the house to a variety of attractions. There is a gorgeous half-hour drive through the town of Occidental to the ocean. The Russian River Steelhead Beach is 5.6 miles away. Drive ten minutes farther to visit Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve where you can walk through a towering forest of trees that are hundreds of years old. Historic Healdsburg, with its central plaza, shops, restaurants and wineries is also a scenic 25 minute drive away. The 9-hole Sebastopol Golf Course is a little over a mile away. There is a variety of grocery stores in Sebastopol. My favorite is Andy's, a fruit and vegetable stand that also carries other food. It takes 3 minutes to drive there. This area was not impacted by the fires.

Stunning Sauna Cottage Retreat on Private Vineyard

Welcome to our private, renovated, personal spa in the woods. Including a large wood-burning Finnish sauna, it features a picturesque deck with hot/cold plunge over breathtaking untouched forest with fire pit vineyard-side. This all-cedar cottage is nested below Halleck Vineyard, one of Sonoma County’s prestigious wineries. A perfect retreat, you are centrally located for the best Sonoma has to offer Sonoma County Wine Tastings (0-20 mins) Bodega Bay (20 mins) Armstrong Giant Redwoods (30 mins)

Redwood Treehouse Retreat - Hot tub, fire pit

Welcome to our Redwood Treehouse Retreat, where cozy meets luxury in the heart of nature. Nestled in the ancient trees, this romantic escape offers privacy and indulgence. Relax in the hot tub, cozy up by the fire, recharge your EV, and explore. We’re centrally located: 5 min from Occidental, 10 min to Russian River/Monte Rio beach, 20 min to coast/Sebastopol, and 30 min to Healdsburg. A perfect base to discover all the wonders of this captivating region. Your dreamy, secluded getaway awaits.

Zen House redwood retreat.

If you are looking for a peaceful, nature filled retreat, with fast wifi, then look no further. Zen House is the perfect vacation getaway. Bright, and airy with windows throughout and a spectacular view of the redwoods. You are just under a ten minute car ride away from the beach. The property is on 3 acres with over 100 redwoods too large to put your arms around. The large decks, stone patio and pathways, hot tub, and grill add to the opportunity to forest bathe and enjoy the outdoor beauty.

Eagle's Nest Treehouse Farm Stay

Eagle's Nest Treehouse Farm Stay is a tranquil, secluded, luxurious, romantic wilderness experience in a private forest on a 400 acre working ranch. Thirty feet above the forest floor you are nestled in a gorgeous, well-appointed suite of 1,000 year old polished redwood, with bathroom and amazing copper/glass forest-view shower. Explore hiking trails through the forest and learn about ranch operations (Highland cattle, goats and ducks). See guest comments in the space description.

Modern mid-century-inspired, Deer Ranch

Deer Ranch is a remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home sitting on four acres of private land, with outdoor decks, hot tub, and plunge pool. This contemporary Frank Lloyd Wright-styled-like home sits on top of a hill with meadows below and towering redwoods that add to a peaceful seclusion getaway, and still only minutes from the hamlet of Occidental (1.3 miles). The pool is open during the summer months only (late May-end of September). The hot tub is on all year-round.

The Perch - Outdoor Clawfoot Tub

Overlooking a fern grotto and redwood valley, The Perch lets you experience nature up close. Come unwind and luxuriate in nature. Limited cell service. The room INSIDE has a bed, toilet, sink, mini-fridge, microwave, and electric hot water kettle. OUTSIDE a claw foot tub/shower, private deck & outside kitchen with a gas burner stove. Very rural. We live full-time on the property, and there are communal and private areas for guests. TOT#3345N, Permit#:THR18-0032

Unwind in your serene redwood retreat with hot tub

Tucked beneath towering redwoods, Harrison Creek Cottage is a place to slow down and truly unwind. Guests call it magical—and it is. Thoughtfully designed with vintage charm and modern comfort, every detail feels warm and welcoming. Soak in the hot tub under the stars, sip coffee among the trees, and enjoy peaceful privacy just minutes from the best of the Russian River Valley. This isn’t just a stay—it’s a feeling you’ll want to return to.

The Longview in Western Sonoma's redwood hills

Lose yourself among rolling redwood-covered hills framing the ocean in the distance. This modern 2-bedroom house integrates an open living area with an expansive outdoor patio and kitchen. Carefully curated furnishings enhance your comfort and entertainment. Experience Sonoma’s “West County” and charming Occidental via hiking, biking, wine-tasting, beach lounging or whatever suits your fancy. Kids can enjoy visiting farm animals.

Rustic Yet Luxurious Cabin in the Redwoods

This rustic yet luxurious cabin is the perfect place to unplug. Walk through the woods, relax by a fire, and enjoy the food and wine of the Russian River Valley. 10 minutes from the beach. Minutes from Occidental, Graton, Forestville, and Guerneville. House has a full bathroom, bedroom downstairs with a Cal King bed and one upstairs with two twin beds. 5 acres in the redwoods, trampoline, fire pit area, high-speed Internet.

Serene Wine Country Retreat with Pool & Hot Tub

Relax and enjoy the best that Sonoma wine country has to offer all year long in this serene retreat with pool and hot tub. Country setting and secluded feel, yet close to dozens of wineries and activities. Short, scenic drive to central Sebastopol or Healdsburg.

The Orange Door

A Sonoma County rustic cabin. 5 minutes from the coast, 5 minutes from the Russian River, 1/2 hour from the best wineries in the world. The cabin has a full kitchen, patio dining & gas bbq. The cabin is nestled in the redwoods with Austin Creek in the back.