Charming Farmhouse on Organic Cattle Ranch

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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden accents.
A pathway leading to a red building with a gravel driveway, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A yellow door with a cross pattern, a porch with steps, and a white wall with the words "Schoolhouse" written on it.
An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, including a table and chairs, under a metal roof structure.
A kitchen with two wooden chairs, a small table, and a window with a vase of flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Tomales, CA
  • Place, Tomales Town Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tomales City Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tomales Regional History Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

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Located in Petaluma, this cottage is in a rural area. Potter Schoolhouse and Children's Bell Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary and Cayman Practice Range. Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm are also worth visiting.
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Map
Tomales, CA

What's nearby

  • Tomales Town Hall - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Tomales City Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Tomales Regional History Center - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Dillon Beach - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Tomales Bay State Park - 17 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 35 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nick's Cove - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dillion Beach Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stormy's Spirits & Supper - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Two Rock Coffee Co (USCG) - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Halleck Vineyard - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Farmhouse on Organic Cattle Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Farmhouse on Organic Cattle Ranch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Farmhouse on Organic Cattle Ranch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Farmhouse on Organic Cattle Ranch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Farmhouse on Organic Cattle Ranch located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tomales Town Hall, Tomales City Park and Tomales Regional History Center. Dillon Beach and Tomales Bay State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful property and very peaceful Location was most important to us since we had a coast guard event and the place is very close to the coast guard base. Weather was perfect! Loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot, very quiet and easy check in, check out process. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little hideaway, just what we needed to unplug! Looking forward to a longer stay next time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the farmhouse, cant wait to visit again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the place would love to return. Everything was amazing and the whole family loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property tucked away for a wonderful escape. Perfect after having a fun night kayaking through the bioluminescence nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil Retreat

This property was everything we hoped for y
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Although the ranch is somewhat remote it is centrally located for exploring rolling countryside of Marin or heading west into Sonoma or north into Mendocino or hanging out in the garden with the quail.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique, peaceful getaway

I loved staying here. It happened to be a windy few days so we enjoyed listening to the wind in the grass and trees. It was lovely and very peaceful. The house is adorable and the kitchen had all the tools and appliances we needed! Loved this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The school house is in a stunning spot with lots of privacy. We loved our time here. A lot of thought has gone into the property, the kitchen is well stocked and everything was in good condition. We loved the surrounding views and coutryside. We will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage on a Farm.

House was clean and well appointed with wild flowers and herbs surrounding it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene and quiet

Such a unique wonderful place! Appreciated How well stocked it was with basics thank you! My family loved it there too…so quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at the Schoolhouse! What a perfect respite from our day-to-day busy schedules. The stars in the dark night sky were an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tomales getaway

Adorable cottage close to Tomales bay and Point Reyes National Seashore. Cozy and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet get away

This is the perfect place to get away from busy life. It’s so quiet and calm here I would definitely come back. They also had steaks in the fridge for us and that was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Heaven

Simply amazing. From the location to the amenities, this was a fantastic stay. Hesitant to tell friends and family about this gem as we want to keep it all to ourselves! The perfect quiet and serene getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is amazing

We wish we could have stayed longer. The grounds are beautiful. They have fun swings that my boys loved. The house was clean, cute and very comfortable. The garden was gorgeous. We loved it! Great place for a small family or anyone who likes beauty and solitude.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

If you want peace and quiet in a secluded spot, then this is the place. It was beautiful and a wonderful spot to get away. They don't host big events at the same time as they rent out cottages individually, which is nice. Well-appointed kitchen; very clean; comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kinda Magic

Quintessential Marin Ranch Cottage. We spent the last 3 days of April 25 at the 'Schoolhouse' @ Stemple Creek Ranch. The cottage is well appointed and comfortable. The garden surrounding the cottage is especially impressive and we spent as much time as possible there. But really not enough. Also can't not mention the Quail and Turkey that seemed to always be around. All this and great weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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Thank you so much for staying with us!! I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We loved our stay at "the Schoolhouse." The ranch is secluded and quiet. The house was clean, well equipped, and a perfect place to gather. We watched the moon rise through the old cypress trees and enjoyed waking up to fog in the morning. Local dining spots like the Tomales Bakery and Rockers Oysterfeller were good and a short drive from the ranch. We even encountered a small herd of cattle being driven up the road on our way out. Kids loved it! Would definitely return on future trips to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful space and cherished time away

This property is just amazing. At times it is hard to remember that this lovely cottage is inside a massive working family owned ranch. The setting is magical and the cottage was very well appointed and super clean. It seemed like everything was all brand new - or remodeled space that was the family's former "very real" school house. Property owners went out of their way to introduce my animal loving 7 year old to the farm animals! You might get to catch a peek of baby lambs and sheep, calves and cows, piglets and sows - not to mention the sheep dogs and barn cats! The property is hidden away near the town of Tomales. Which by the way has a wonderful bakery etc. We spent time in Bodega Bay and Tomales Bay. Super easy drive. I suggest you plan ahead and purchase some of the farms products: beef, pork and lamb. They will have it waiting for you in the fridge! It doesn't get more farm to table than that!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I made the stay during our anniversary trip and we absolutely loved the “Schoolhouse”. The cottage garden surrounding the premises were beautiful and tranquil. The walking path up the road to the eucalyptus trees refreshed my whole heart, as it had breathtaking views for miles, with only the sound of the trees. Lisa was very responsive and we met a kind hearted “Anne” who also works on the ranch. We ordered some beef which we have yet to cook and eat, but no doubt it will be delicious as you can see the care and respect for these free grazing animals. We’d like to do the tour some day and will absolutely come again. There are two other available cabins right near the schoolhouse and everyone was respectful and quiet. We read they also have a larger home to rent out and we will consider that for a family outing. Everything was clean, and multiple kitchen items available. Lisa’s recommendations were spot on for eateries and the bakery…morning bakery items at Route One were delicious.Only one item missing and that was wash clothes. I still have this VRBO the best rating as I simply used the hand cloth and you cannot beat the serenity and beauty this home offers. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The Schoolhouse is a perfect place to relax and take in the beautiful views of the ranch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WONDERFUL RETREAT

If you want to hear birdsong and look out at rolling green acreage and a lot of livestock, this is the place! My bff and I came for a little retreat, and absolutely loved it. We also got some of the SCR meat, which is phenomenal. And everybody was very friendly and helpful. The ONLY thing I would say is that owners REALLY SHOULD add hand-railings for the outside concrete steps. I am on crutches, and I took a fall, with nothing to grab on to.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax and play!

We only stayed on the property for one evening, but it is nicely appointed and very comfortable. We played a few board and card games together. We easily fit two couples into the queen beds. The grounds are a treat, and awaking to cows grazing on the hills is a delightful experience. This land is a part of an agricultural land trust for Organic farming. What a treat!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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