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Joy Cottage is a charming, fully remodeled, guest house in a forested residential neighborhood just outside of Occidental. It’s the perfect location for an extended vacation or solo work retreat. With a wrap-around covered deck, French doors, and energy-efficient windows, you’ll love the bright sunlight without the heat! Mini-split air conditioning/heating units keep the temperature comfortable inside. Outside you can relax outside in the hot tub surrounded by trees or dine al fresco on the patio using the gas BBQ on the deck. Off street parking available. Your well-mannered pup is welcome to join you at Joy Cottage and on your adventures throughout West Sonoma County. There are world class wineries, breweries, Osmosis Spa and excellent restaurants within a short drive from the house. The 185-acre Tannery Creek Reserve is protected by the Bodega Land Trust, allows dogs, and is just down the road from Joy Cottage. Just minutes from the historic town of Occidental packs art galleries, gift shops, dueling Italian family restaurants, and a cultural center into 2 blocks of small-town goodness! Nearby zip-lines and the Occidental Arts Ecology Center will keep you busy! Proximity to wineries: There are several tasting rooms in downtown Occidental (3 mi) and tasting rooms in vineyards nearby. Two of the closest are Cobb Wines (3.9 mi) and Occidental Wine (4.2 mi). Dozens more are within 10 miles. Nearest River Beach: The Monte Rio Public Beach is the closest beach on the Russian River at 10 mi. Nearest Ocean Beach: Doran Beach (8 mi) is the closest ocean beach and it’s dog-friendly! There are many more beaches up and down Hwy 1. {Dog considered} Available for 30 to 90 night rentals at this time. Please contact: jordan@riverhomes.com for inquires and availability