In Middletown .You'll find Beaver Creek Vineyards and Twin Pine Casino within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Langtry Estate and Vineyards and Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest.
Old Faithful Geyser of California - 27 min drive - 17.6 miles
Calistoga Hot Springs - 29 min drive - 19.3 miles
Castello di Amorosa - 35 min drive - 23.0 miles
Getting around
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Store 24 Express - 8 min walk
Stone Fire Pizza - 9 min drive
Hidden Valley Lake Association - 10 min drive
Grinders Steep - 4 min walk
Buddha Thai Kitchen - 8 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Love Shack private retreat
Come stay in the good vibes of the Love Shack. Built for one of my sons and his sweet love to escape his mother's hearing range.... It was built to be inviting to snuggle up in and enjoy. The cottage is comfortable and charming with a newly added bathroom and kitchen area. The back deck faces the morning sun, where you can sit and drink your morning, coffee . Walking distance to shops and restaurants in Middletown. All folks, races, LGBT friendly.
This is my charming get away cabin with a loft and deck facing the morning sun. It’s in a private spot with a 6’ tall wooden privacy fence between it and the main house. You will be right in Middletown just a five minute walk to the brewery, La Parilla Mexican and delicious BudhaThai restaurant. Three miles to Harbin!
Access to 24/7 WiFi, Which I recently upgraded so it is working better than ever.
For all of you who stayed here previously, last summer I moved the Goats and Chickens, and built a covered back deck to keep it cooler in the summer and give you an awesome place to sit outside on the deck in the shade! Sadly the animals are now behind my house instead of the Love Shack. But you can still see birds and an occasional fox in the riverbed.
The downstairs mattress is a new, memory foam queen-size bed. Upstairs is a loft with a twin size memory foam mattress for a third person. I do request that if you have a third person with you, you validated they are agile and secure with climbing to the loft.
We welcome fun and funky people, LGBT, gay, straight, quiet, meditative folks, yoga practitioners, construction workers, far out hippies, college students, and people of all genres however unique or mainstream. I live next door and can offer suggestions for activities in the area. Harbin is available to book massages and watsu through.
If you are wanting to bring a pet of any kind, please make sure you have gotten my written approval. I generally only approve small, non shedding, well trained dogs that will never be left alone for this place. I have another listing, called the "Well House", which is next door, fenced, and more suitable for bigger dogs.
Amenities:
Sweetness Covered outdoor dining area outdoor table and chairs Queen Size Bed Extra memory foam mattress in loft Hot water boiler full size refrigerator WiFi TV for streaming Hot Shower Desk electric fireplace mini split Heater/ air conditioner 5 Min walk from everything in Middletown, (that tells you how big Middletown is!) 20 Min scenic drive to Calistoga (depending how you take those curves!) 10 Min. to the start of the Palisades trail or Robert Louis Stevenson trail at the top of Mt. St. Helena Love and good energy Private entrance
Guests have the whole space, plus deck facing the morning sun, to themselves. Nice and private, (except for Juniper, my goat, who may say hi if you go out on the deck).
You can have total privacy here, or I am available to help you if you like.
Middletown is a small but thriving community. We embrace, the Harbin New Agers, old back to the earth "hippies", migrant farm workers, ranchers, the Tribe and casino, artists, and many spiritual communities close by. The Valley Fire in 2015 has brought us together in ways we could not have imagined. It is a pleasure to live here and feel the community grow together.
Walk to the brewery, Thai restaurant, Middletown Art Center, Library, Senior center, two Mexican restaurants, and two morning breakfast cafes. Calistoga with all it's restaurants, mud-baths, hot springs, cryotherapy and stores is 20 minutes away. Amazing hiking is 10 minutes away at Robert Louis Stevenson park, or Anderson Marsh. Biking and hiking up at Boggs Forest. And, the ineffable, Harbin Hot Springs is three miles away.
Please make sure, if you want to bring a pet with you, that you have written to me and gotten my permission before booking. Please check out my listing, The Well House, if you have anything but a small well trained dog.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
27162
Frequently asked questions
How close is Love Shack private retreat to the airport?
This vacation home is 34.7 mi (73-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Love Shack private retreat?
As of Jun 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Love Shack private retreat on Jun 12, 2025 start from $66.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Love Shack private retreat have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Love Shack private retreat offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Love Shack private retreat?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Twin Pine Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Love Shack private retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Love Shack private retreat?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Love Shack private retreat have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Love Shack private retreat have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Love Shack private retreat to downtown Middletown?
This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Middletown.
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