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Charming 1870 Farmhouse in the Heart of Petaluma

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Private kitchen
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Phoenix Theater
  • Place, Petaluma Arts Center
  • Place, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming 1870 Farmhouse in the Heart of Petaluma

This cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a blend of comfort and convenience, perfect for up to six guests. Located in the charming village of Old West Petaluma, it’s the ideal base for exploring everything the area has to offer.

Living Spaces: Separate living and dining areas with plenty of room to relax.
Bedrooms: Two comfortable bedrooms with cozy beds.
Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms.
Kitchen: Fully equipped with modern appliances, ready for homemade meals.
Prime Location:
Walk to historic downtown Petaluma for boutique and antique shopping, the Theater District, excellent restaurants, and vibrant entertainment.
Discover nearby wineries for wine tasting or enjoy a romantic night out.
Explore local hiking trails and scenic parks.
Take the SMART Train for easy access to neighboring cities.
Special Discounts:
10% off stays of 7+ nights.
20% off stays of 30+ nights.
Enjoy the best of Petaluma in this inviting, well-located home. Book your stay today!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Petaluma

Located in Petaluma, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park and Novato History Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Seed Bank and Petaluma Village Premium Outlets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sonoma Raceway, or consider a night out at Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall.
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Petaluma, CA

What's nearby

  • Seed Bank - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Phoenix Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Petaluma Arts Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Petaluma Valley Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Petaluma Village Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 22 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1870 Farmhouse in the Heart of Petaluma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 1870 Farmhouse in the Heart of Petaluma ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1870 Farmhouse in the Heart of Petaluma ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1870 Farmhouse in the Heart of Petaluma located?

Located in the heart of Petaluma, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, Seed Bank and Bernstein Institute. Phoenix Theater and Petaluma Arts Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Petaluma Charmer

This was a great place to stay! The location was perfect and the owner was very easy to communicate with. Every detail was well thought out and appreciated. Very comfortable beds!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krissy T.

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

Perfect little Petaluma stay

Had a great stay at Frank’s property! Check in and overall information was a tiny bit clunky but Frank was incredibly responsive and helpful so it was not an issue at all. Location can’t be beat, place was clean, well appointed and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I had a relaxing 10 day stay in this home in Petaluma, and would recommend it to anyone who wants to unwind and explore the area. The location is ideal. It's in a quiet neighborhood with only a 10-15 walk to great restaurants and shopping. And Petaluma is an ideal home base for exploring wine country, redwoods, and the coast. The home itself is great too. Loved the large bedrooms and comfortable beds. Frank is friendly and responsive and keeps the home clean and maintained. Highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Great Spot

I loved the location and convenience of this property. Plenty of room and comfy beds. I traveled alone but had friends spend a night so the 2 bathrooms were a plus. Walking to downtown was close and a very pretty walk, beautiful neighborhood. Would definitely stay again
Petaluma river
Old building downtown
Old building downtown
Mc Near building
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

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

Fantastic 8th St home

This property is very clean, very quiet, in a walkable neighborhood, close to historic downtown. Frank has supplied everything for a comfortable stay and replies very quickly when contacted. We would definitely choose this home again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caren U.

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

Wonderful spot

From our early check in to the easy of communication with Frank, our stay was great. The location is an easy walking distance to downtown. I would stay there again when back in Petaluma.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyable Stay

This rental property was great! super easy check in and the property was clean and inviting. It had all the things I needed for my weeklong stay and was very comfortable. The location is charming, quiet and an easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy R., Saint Paul, MN, USA

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

Good spot

My friends and I enjoyed our stay here. Great place — walkable to downtown and a central location to activities in the area. Clean and a good space for 3 of us
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lainee B.

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

Lovely place

Clean, lovely place. Very comfortable for my family. Great owner communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great location

Overall, unit was very close to downtown Petaluma, lovely walkable neighborhood. Rental was not ready when we arrived at 5pm. We were able to access unit after 7pm. Owner was pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Great location!

A pleasant, spacious top floor of a house with lots of windows. It had its own private entrance and Frank was helpful when we needed more information etc.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Diedra P.

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

Girls trip

Property is well kept. Easy access to downtown area. Could use upgraded seating in TV room, beds comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Petaluma Family Visit

We had a comfortable and enjoyable stay at this VRBO. The beds were super comfortable and there was plenty of space for 2 adults and a 14 year old to spread out. I was able to work half days in the kitchen area without disturbing anyone. The house is in walking distance to all downtown shops and restaurants and an easy drive to Target and other shopping. Parking is on the street, but there was never an issue getting a spot right out front. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Nice place

Everything as expected
Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Yeah Petaluma.

Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George D.

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

repeat stay

As usual everything went as expected. We will be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

A Fine stay

This property was fine and was listed accurately. A short 'instruction manual' regarding things like the porch light, heating and A/C etc. would have been helpful in the future. Also, more shelf space in the BR would have been nice but these are hardly deal breakers! thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, walkable to downtown. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

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

We loved this house!

This is a great place to stay within easy walking distance of Petaluma. The owner made our stay simple with regard to home access, parking, location, and even left us a welcome basket of snacks and wine! I will definitely book this home again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robin B.

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

Close to downtown property

Perfect property for our small family. Blocks away from downtown Petaluma restaurants & great neighborhood running.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Perfect location!

We loved our 3 nights at the home!! Extremely quiet, clean, well organized and charming. We’d definitely love to stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiya S.

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

Great

Special place! Exactly as portrayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Good stay in a cute town

Three brothers on a wine and hiking tour. Petaluma was in the middle of four of our destinations, so the area was right. The price was right. The stay was a comfortable no-frills option in Petaluma. House was clean. Owner was very responsive to our one need (coffee grinder). We basically spent the late evening and slept in the home. Therefore, it met all our needs. Two of us had to do a little work-related stuff, and we did stream a couple movies while we were there. The WiFi is very slow. I’d say that was the only criticism of the place. Check in and checkout was a breeze. Not like other places where I e had to strip the bed linens and place towels, etc. in the tub. Very easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

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

Great option right near downtown Petaluma!

I booked this VRBO for my international friends who were coming out of town to attend my wedding. The space was perfect for them. It had an abundance of towels, linens, was perfectly clean, and there was a nice welcome note & snack. Frank, the host, was extremely accommodating. The girls all felt comfortable & safe, and we enjoyed its proximity to downtown Petaluma and St. Vincent’s Catholic Church. I would 100% recommend this spot for folks coming in from out of town ESPECIALLY if you don’t have access to a car. There is so much close by and the neighborhood is stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Arlette P.

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

Clean and close to downtown

We had a great time in Petaluma and this unit was very nice. Unfortunately, it was extremely warm (100-103 degrees) and this unit is upstairs in an older home. There were two floor standing a/c units but they didn’t keep up with the heat at all. We couldn’t stay there during the afternoon. Fortunately, the nights were cool so sleeping was not a problem. I’m told that kind of heat was way out of the ordinary for Sonoma Valley.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Frank

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Father of three adults, I have lived in Petaluma for over 20 years and feel this is a wonderful part of the world. I enjoy hosting meeting new people and working on improving my home.

Why they chose this property

This location is hard to beat. Just close enough to walk downtown but not to close to the noise and congestion a popular town like Petaluma will bring. Public transportation is 4 blocks away and close to boutique shopping, theater district, are all walkable and wineries are located in and around Petaluma/ Sonoma County.

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English

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