Loved our stay at The Inn at Occidental conveniently located in the heart of Sonoma County. The inn…read morehas close to the beauty of the Sonoma coast, the majestic redwoods, the lively Russian River, and bountiful vineyards, wineries, and farms of West Sonoma County. It is dog friendly and so welcoming. The Inn hosts a fabulous Wine Bar and beautiful breakfast, lovely views, and large rooms. It is also the perfect stay located at the center of Occidental's charming town. The rooms are themed with verandas with lovely views of the town and forest views. The rooms are spacious, welcoming, and comfortable. We enjoyed the cozy fireplace seating area, the lovely veranda, and charming atmosphere of the main entrance, balcony, cozy robes, and a large bath jacuzzi. The breakfast was exceptional. We enjoyed the large breakfast buffet with hot dishes upon order (all included). See you again!

What a peaceful cozy place. We spent a night here for my husband's birthday and loved it a lot…read more Staff is very friendly and nice... Evening wine hour with live music was such a treat. Location is perfect too, just a half min walk from really good restaurants. Rooms were clean and tidy.

Our favorite place in the world! We were so fortunate to be married at one of the Occidental…read moreGuesthouses (The Trees) in October 2019. The setting is absolutely magical. Each of the Guesthouses is impeccably decorated, cozy, and welcoming. From the beautiful redwood grove at The Trees to the incredible outdoor dining table at The Hills. Each house is uniquely dreamy, nestled in the picturesque town of Occidental. Barbara is truly the most wonderful, kind, and welcoming host. She attended to every single detail to ensure that our wedding day was perfect (even down to wiping off benches after the beautiful morning mist cleared). She is a dear friend and really makes every visit extraordinary. We know we will continue visiting for years to come. While you stay in Occidental, you MUST get food from the Union Hotel. Between visits, my husband and I dream about Garlic Gold pizza, carrot cake, and the best minestrone around. The pizza crust is to die for- fluffy and just the right balance of perfectly browned. The slice of carrot cake is literally larger than my hand and maybe even forearm! Super rich and velvety cream cheese frosting- amazing! We have visited Occidental once during COVID and the Union has an excellent picnic style menu. The food is ordered outside and nicely packaged for take-out or eating at a table in their distanced outdoor area. As someone who has strictly adhered to distancing and other protocols, I felt safe and comfortable! Highest praise for the Occidental Guesthouses and Union Hotel! A must visit for anyone who loves cozy accommodations, excellent food, and the most welcoming environment.

Beautiful homes for guests, especially the Trees, all with amazingly comfortable beds and classy…read moretouches such as pianos in The Trees and the Farmhouse, and a clawfoot tub with redwood views at the Trees. Booked all of them as part of an amazing wedding service with the Union Hotel, and all of our guests were very impressed!

One of my friends recommended Union Hotel restaurant to me for my birthday, so a couple of my…read morefriends and I decided to go -- and I'm so glad we did! We were honestly so impressed from start to finish. We ordered the bruschetta as an appetizer, a Caesar salad, and two pizzas to share, and everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were so fresh and perfectly balanced, and you can really tell the food is made with care. On top of that, the service was great -- everyone was so kind, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. It made my birthday dinner feel extra special, and I already can't wait to go back. Highly recommend if you're looking for amazing food and a great atmosphere!

No longer serving family style - how hard would it be to just put out bowls of soup and salad? The…read moresalad looks like it's just bagged salad mix anyway. The pizza was good but overpriced. I understand that costs have gone up, but you have to give people a good experience if you want to do more than a takeout business. Service was a little slow, could have been a bit more attentive since there were few customers. Atmosphere is still pleasantly nostalgic, but there were no tablecloths. The place was pretty much empty on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, not the festive environment I've always loved at the Holidays.

First lets just say that what attracted me was the website. I loved how exclusive each property was…read moreand how attention to detail everything appeared. Second thing I loved was how professional and sweet Barbara was on the phone and email. Third was how adorable the town was when we pulled into town. It's so quite and picturesque. Everyone knows everyone. So when we walked into the union hotel to check into our guest house Barbara welcomed us with open arms and her tasty bruschetta. Delicious!! We got instructions on where we were headed and what to expect and we were off. We pulled into our driveway and oh my goodness!!! The house was beautiful!! Huge fireplace, big kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath with washer and dryer. They also have this cool juke box on the wall with all of this awesome music to play and the view is perfect. Tip: they don't have a DVD player and the stations are basic cable so bring a hookup for you laptop to connect to the tv. Besides that its awesome!! Thanks again Barbara!! We will be back!! Oh did I mention that the house is a Frank Llyod Wright house??? Ya... Awesome.

The accommodations and the staff were amazing. We were up there for a wedding and really enjoyed…read moreour stay at Creekside Inn resort. I highly recommend it.

What can I say? Stay here! We had a room with a kitchen, full couch, side chair and patio. The room…read morewas cold and I wish there was a heater in the bedroom, that's the only bummer. Everything else was great. The cottage kitty came in to visit and I thought that was pretty awesome.

We stayed in the Crow's Nest suite to celebrate our engagement, and it was delightful. The staff…read morewas exceptionally friendly and helpful, going out of their way to bring us complimentary chilled wine and glasses accompanied by a thoughtful congratulatory note. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained, as were the pool and spa areas. I would absolutely love to return and would recommend this place to anyone looking to enjoy a relaxing trip to Bodega.

Masterclass in service and comfort! A true coastal treasure…read more - Starts with friendly, relaxed but very helpful and accommodating front desk. - Very large, very comfortable room. Perfectly clean and well appointed without being stuffy. Balconies and patios with breathtaking views! - Great complimentary wine tasting hour, with a gorgeous charcuterie plate and hot cider for the kids. Nice seating and games at the Lodge. - Giant hot tub overlooking the coast! Unobstructed views. - Delicious restaurant - Thoughtfulness! When you come to a high end place, you want to be "seen" and acknowledged. We truly got a VIP experience and for this, we will always be back.

We have stayed here several times over the years. What a wonderful spot. We have used the recipe…read morefor popovers we got there so many times. The rooms are fascinating and eclectic but very comfortable. This is a much better alternative than staying in a hotel

Me and my girlfriend spent a weekend there and the family was out of town, at Disneyland actually,…read moreand in the meantime it was run by some snobby guy with an attitude. Food was so-so, indoor hot tub didn't work properly and was running most of the night. Overall, it wasn't a good experience for the hefty price tag we payed. Update: The owner of Avalon, Hilary, has contacted me a couple of days ago, expressing sincere concern about our disappointing stay at her B&B back in April 2007. It is a good sign that she is taking reviews and opinions about her business serious, as every competent business owner should. I attribute the somewhat mediocre experience to her absence and I am sure that our experience would have been different if the family would not have been out of town during our visit. I have to echo the two other posters in regards to the rooms and surroundings of the Avalon Bed & Breakfast. The room we stayed in was in impeccable condition, the picturesque surroundings and tranquility we got to enjoy on the patio were perfect, except for the above mentioned problems. That's the sole reason I can't give it 5 stars. However, Hilary has since offered us a free night at her establishment, which is a nice way of trying to remedy our experience. It shows she truly does care about her guests and patrons and we might take her up on her offer.

We saw this fine dining restaurant by chance during our trip from sea ranch to guerneville. Didn't…read moreexpect to get a table, but we were lucky enough to get one. The service was awesome, our server Evan quickly got us to our seats and took our orders. We tried the oyster epiphany (fresh oyster with lime ginger and wasabi dressing) I wasn't a big fan of oysters due to its fishy after taste. But this place nailed it! The sauce really paired well, oysters were soo fresh I could go for another round. We also ordered homemade sourdough as starters, the whipped butter was very light , not too overwhelming. The sourdough was soft and the poppy seeds add texture to it. The pairing works so well, we asked for another refill. Now to the main course, the fish tacos were on point, not very memorable to be honest. But the pasta!!! omg you could tell it was hand made, the shrimp were fresh and cleaned it wasn't fishy at all. I was expecting it to be a tomato based pasta, but the sun dried tomato gave such a nice additional profile, sweet and sourness to the truffle based pasta sauce. Last but not least, let's talk about the view! It is not everyday you got to see the end of the river and the start of Pacific Ocean. it was such a stunning view. Overall it is a 5/5 experience!

Wish I had known a couple of details before planning my anniversary dinner here…read more This place is known for epic views, naturally we wanted a table with a view so I called a week in advance to request just that. The woman I spoke to said she would put it in her notes and that specific tables are not able to be held. She assured me we would have a good spot so I took her word for it. This was our first time coming here and its an hour drive. There is very minimal parking. We were lucky to get a spot as someone was leaving. We were seated at the worst table this place has to offer, right at the entrance to the bar and kitchen, in a narrow walkway, there is a window for one person to look out of and the other seat is looking into the kitchen as the table is positioned halfway in the middle of a window, so one side is against a wall and a view of the kitchen. The busy waitstaff was coming in and out quickly from both areas and walking past us with plates and such, it was chaotic at best. It felt almost insulting to be seated here as we had made a request well in advance to celebrate our anniversary which was also not acknowledged. Another party was just leaving so I was able to request to move. We were then seated at a 2 top table just outside of the atrium with a direct view thru a window of another 2 top table on the other side of the glass so when you go to look out the window its like you are staring at the people at the table thru the glass partition. We were so deflated by this whole seating situation. I say all of this to point out that if you are a party of 2 there is barely any tables with a clear view for both people so keep that in mind! If you have a party of 4-6 you have a much better chance of a better table. Really wish I had known that!!! The interior was nice enough but lacking the romance and ambiance I had hoped for, can we get some candles or flowers on the tables? Seems like an obvious detail overlooked. As far as the menu we were a bit underwhelmed by the offerings, there is a prefix menu and a small menu adjacent with minimal options like lamb and elk or vegetarian.... Probly should have looked at that before making this reservation but I had heard how amazing it was so I just took a chance. Although the choices were limited we enjoyed everything we ordered, food and drinks. Our waitress was nice and did a good job for us overall but definitely was more attentive and informative to the group adjacent to us which was a bit disappointing. Again this was a celebratory dinner and it just fell short for us in that way as it was not acknowledged Our tab was a little over 300$ portions were modest although tasty. I enjoyed the drinks and desert the most. To sum it up, I wont be going out of my way again to come back here. If I found myself in the area I might enjoy stopping in for a drink and dessert. Id say a solid 2.5 stars

We love taking our dog on vacation so, we are always looking for dog friendly hotels. This review…read moreis in between a 4 and a 5. The kindness of the staff makes it a five. Pros: this was a very charming estate and the staff was beyond kind to both of us and our pup. He was welcome everywhere except the dining room, the pool and spa. The room was very cute and clean. The only downside for me and my allergies is that there is wood fireplace in each room. The bathroom had plenty of hot water. The breakfast was from 8-10 am in the dining room and had a decent meat-less spread. Toast, bagels, oatmeal and toppings, plain yogurt, cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, hard boiled eggs, fruit salad, coffee, tea assortment and juices. The grounds are super cute and weather permitting there is a movie playing on a projector with complimentary s'mores to cook on the outdoor wood fire. Since we had our dog, we didn't use the pool or spa. "Aunt Kay" we interacted with the most and was so kind to both of us and Dio. She made our stay! Not only was she informative but also checked in on us when we we'd pass through the lobby. Dio was a big fan of her. Cons: if you have allergies or are sensitive to wood smoke, this is not your destination. Again, there are wood burning fireplaces in each room and a large fire pit by the movie. The room we stayed at is across from the pool and it can get noisy. You can also hear everyone that walks in front of your room. Along with that there is a lot of wildlife, so you may need ear plugs. If you need to sleep in the dark, the front blinds are going to still let in light, so bring a sleep mask. Update: we got a text that I forgot my socks in the room. They offered to mail them to us, we declined. I don't remember the last time house keeping and the front office too the time to be that considerate.

I'm a local and I've attempted to contact the Sonoma Coast Villa to book a staycation by phone in…read morean effort to talk to a real person about the difference between a couple of rooms. I finally got a hold of the reservation person, not on site, (the last three days I tried to call this place twice they did not pick up, and just now, I was in the middle of the conversation, and was hung up on). Further, before I actually spoke to this person just now, I sent them not one, but two emails in the last four days via their own website, and have not received a response. My friend and I did a staycation at this facility a few years ago and enjoyed our stay. However, it does not appear that customer service exists at this place anymore. Since they've made it blatantly clear they don't need my business, I'll make sure any of my out of town friends and family looking to stay on our coast, know exactly where NOT to stay.

Booked a mini getaway night for our 30th anniversary at this darling boutique ! Guerneville is one…read moreof sonoma county small town that need to be explore either for a day trip or night stay ! From the redwood , wine tasting and short trip to the differ mini small town around !! Thanks you for making our anniversary a little more special withe the welcoming chocolate ! Your night include a free happy wine hour , s'mores kits , breakfast , and mini small extra touches ! Staff were amazing and love the quiet cozy rooms and beautiful hotel location ! The only thing I would recommend improving is it sure takes a long time for the water to get warmed up for shower and maybe expanding the free option of the breakfast menu!

I was needing a getaway weekend and found this hotel. Beautiful place and details…read more The main house has a cozy fireplace with blankets, books and boardgames. I enjoyed the complementary wine while reading my book. My room was clean and big with a gorgeous tub. Bring your own epson salts and bubbles if you want to use it. The mini fridge was full with drinks including wine, and snakes were reasonably priced. Breakfast was included. Different options to choose from. There's a restaurant in the premises but you have to make a reservation. The food was delicious. What I didn't like were the sheets. They had a strong chlorine smell. Still water had the same taste. I couldn't sleep properly thanks to the guests upstairs making noise at 5am on a Sunday. Who is awake so early? Jeez. It's common in old houses to hear the voices and footsteps I guess. Just ask to get a top room if you have a light sleep like me. Also, when receiving the receipt on the email, it'd be better if it explained the detail instead of just the $.