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Charming Mid-Century Bungalow in the Heart of Old Petaluma

Cottage perfectly located for exploring Petaluma

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2420 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Petaluma, CA
  • Place, Bernstein Institute
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Seed Bank
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Phoenix Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Petaluma

Heart of Petaluma.You'll find The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum and Seed Bank within a 15-minute walk of this Petaluma cottage. Bernstein Institute and Phoenix Theater are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bernstein Institute - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Seed Bank - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Phoenix Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Petaluma Arts Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 25 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McNear's Saloon & Dining House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sax's Joint - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wild Goat Bistro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sol Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Avid Coffee - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Mid-Century Bungalow in the Heart of Old Petaluma

Nestled in the historic and picturesque village of Old Petaluma, this delightful 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow is your perfect retreat. A seamless blend of vintage charm and modern comforts, this home exudes cozy sophistication and timeless style.

The living area flows effortlessly into the dining space and kitchen, creating an open and inviting atmosphere. With carefully curated furnishings and a warm, welcoming ambiance, this thoughtfully designed space is perfect for relaxing or sharing a meal.

In the bedroom, you’ll find a queen-sized brass bed adorned with plush, luxurious bedding—a serene spot for restful nights. A small walk-in closet offers ample space for your clothes and luggage, combining practicality with style.

The bathroom is a bright, tranquil oasis, featuring high ceilings and a skylight that fills the space with natural light. Its mix of modern updates and vintage-inspired finishes adds to the bungalow's unique character.

This fully equipped kitchen boasts modern appliances paired with mid-century-inspired touches. A gas stove/oven, double sink with disposal, and an all-new refrigerator make it functional and stylish. Fully stocked with dishes, flatware, and cookware.

Step outside to your private deck, where a charming bistro table and chairs invite you to savor your morning coffee or unwind with a glass of wine in the evening.

Special Discounts

Stay 7+ nights and enjoy a 10% discount.
Stay 30+ nights and save 20%!
Experience this inviting mid-century gem with a perfect balance of vintage charm and modern elegance. Your perfect getaway in Old Petaluma awaits—book now!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 420 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Relaxing Romantic Mid century Bungalow Easy Walk to Downtown

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Mid-Century Bungalow in the Heart of Old Petaluma to the airport?

This cottage is 26.7 mi (32-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Mid-Century Bungalow in the Heart of Old Petaluma have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Charming Mid-Century Bungalow in the Heart of Old Petaluma offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Mid-Century Bungalow in the Heart of Old Petaluma?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Parkwest Casino Sonoma (8-min drive) and Graton Resort and Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming Mid-Century Bungalow in the Heart of Old Petaluma?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Mid-Century Bungalow in the Heart of Old Petaluma?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Charming Mid-Century Bungalow in the Heart of Old Petaluma have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Charming Mid-Century Bungalow in the Heart of Old Petaluma have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Mid-Century Bungalow in the Heart of Old Petaluma to downtown Petaluma?

This cottage is 0.4 mi away from Petaluma.

Charming Mid-Century Bungalow in the Heart of Old Petaluma Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Appreciated the coffee and snacks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Visit, Always enjoy my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to town. Friendly host. Everything there I needed.. I will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet neighborhood location, walking distance to downtown Petaluma. We had a terrific visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time here and it was as great as always. Highly recommend for a Petaluma stay. Thanks Frank.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M., Burlingame, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean little cottage. My husband and I stayed for three nights, comfortable, very clean and extremely quiet. We live in the bay area, but wanted to go away for a few days. We had never been to Petaluma and the downtown and restaurants are amazing. We play golf two days at rooster run, in very good shape and reasonably priced. Frank pays a lot of attention to detail, clean unwrapped combs in the medicine cabinet, Band-Aids, sewing kit, fresh coffee in the kitchen, bottle of wine, chips, and salsa, waiting for us. It is about half a mile easy walk to downtown, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis C.

Great location! Great host! Sunny, quiet and could walk everywhere.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great location and cozy place to stay. So glad I stayed here instead of a hotel. Lots of amazing extra little touches that made it a truly great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always Great!

This is our 3rd time staying at Frank’s property and it is perfect for us. Communication is always prompt, property is spotless and has everything you need and more, and location is great and walkable to everything. Thanks, Frank!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

dave m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. Wifi stopped working and there was no way to restart router.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda l.

Liked: Cleanliness

A good place to.stay o. Petaluma

The cottage is well layed out for easy useIt is also close to the town center and has easy access to other shopping areas and main roads. The neighborhood is quiet with pretty houses and sidewalks. All made for a very pleas ant stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonna c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet one bedroom. Quiet neighborhood and great location. Frank is a good host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George D.

Liked: Cleanliness

semi-annual stay in Petaluma

This is our fourth stay in one of Frank's rentals, and our first stay in the bungalow. It was perfect for two people. Quiet, private and equipped with all the essentials.We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, Quiet, Great Location

We truly enjoyed our stay in Petaluma, very neat little town full of treasures and personality in proximity to so much. The bungalow is private, quiet, quaint and well appointed. The host is very nice, accommodating and even greeted us with treats :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy and serene

Very comfortable furnishings in a calm and serene atmosphere. Everything we needed was provided and Frank even included a bottle of wine and some snacks. It's in a great location on the west end of town, very close to restaurants and shops. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot!

I book this place when I have family in town. Gives them a personal space & is easily walkable if they want to meander.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very sweet cottage with a great location

This cottage was very clean and well appointed. We found it easy to relax and make our way around town. An easy walk or ride to the downtown area with lots to see and do. We enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Frank was very responsive and friendly! The place is cute and clean and everything is labeled. There's a heater/AC in the living room only, and it was freezing in every other room while we were there- that was the only downside! Good parking, nice neighborhood, walkable to downtown, very quiet, lots of interesting birds flying around to listen to and watch. We never heard any sounds from the main house even though it's attached.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot

Everything as described and as noted by previous guests. Only "negatives" maybe that there isn't a microwave, and the bathroom sink has no room to put things on (so my wife did her makeup at the kitchen table). Otherwise it was a terrific place. Great communication with Frank. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location and Unit!

Terrific, close to downtown location and great unit. Light and bright, and Frank a responsive host. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Cottage

Very quiet, restful atmosphere. Close to restaurants, shops and hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting family and friends

We were in town to visit and attend a family wedding. Our stay was just what we needed. Quiet and convenient. Thanks Frank!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet comfortable bungalow.

This was a very cozy, extremely clean and likely recently updated unit attached to a larger house. My wife and I stayed for three nights while we were doing some wine tasting in the area. The neighborhood was quiet and very close to the revitalized waterfront district of Petaluma. We walked there and back on one occasion and it was not difficult. Frank was an excellent host and asked us several times if there was anything else that we needed. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgann G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy & Bright

Unit was very bright with a lot of windows, ceiling fans and AC for comfort in the warm weather. We stayed for 1 week to visit our granddaughter and family. Location was close to most everything. Parking is a bit of a challenge as it is on the street, but worked out. Host was very responsive, as we needed a bath mat for slippery tub, he immediately went out and got one for us. He also left us a lovely bottle of wine and nuts at check in!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024