Historic Ranch House on a Premier Wine Label's Vineyard in Sonoma Wine Country
About this house rental
Located in Occidental, this attractive house for $300 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Beautifully renovated house with new appliances, hot tub, infinity deck, sofa sleeper and much more. *This property is designated as Historical *License LIC23-0041- This is a legal Vrbo "The Ranch", as we call it has been in the family since 1871 and started off as a two story house on 52 acres of Redwood forest near Sebastopol and Occidental, CA. In 1906, the Great San Francisco Earthquake brought much of the home down, and it was rebuilt as an 1100 sq ft single story home with with the original redwood and fir flooring that it has today! These floors were restored as best possible in 2017. Over the years it served various land uses with the 1950's seeing the start of Rome Apple production. The land was an apple orchard until 2016 when the Far Niente wine group leased 6.5 acres and re-purposed our hill for Pinot Noir production. The new label these grapes go to is EnRoute, and is in the same wine family as Far Niente, Dolce, Nickel & Nickel and Bella Union. For all of 2016 and 2017, the winery prepped the land and planted fertilizing ground growth. The vines were finally put in Spring of 2018. The vineyard is fenced off, so you aren't able to walk through it. But you can enjoy the views! However, there is a 100 year old Pinot vine right behind the back deck you can pick the grapes from if the deer don't beat you to it. There are also several apple trees left that fruit in the fall. The house itself feels larger than it is since it has 10ft ceilings and large rooms. Additional light has been added and the house has a very airy open feel, with two very large fans in the living room. The house does not have central heating or air. Since it located within ten nautical miles from the coast, the evenings are almost always cool and enjoyable in the summer. For winter, electric heaters work well and there is an efficient wood stove for you use. Firewood is included. Upon arrival, prepare to relax on the deck with your complimentary chilled bottle of Bowman Cellars Rose of Pinot Noir. Bowman is located in Graton, just minutes from Bluebird Ranch and hosts wine tastings, regular menu items, and various pop up dinners. The Big Bottom Biscuit Bullet, a guest weekend food truck, offers a delicious selection of sweet and savory delights from Guerneville’s favorite gourmet deli and marketplace. Open seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays from 11-4, this classic Airstream trailer will accompany you as you sit back and enjoy their gourmet biscuit sandwiches in their pet friendly patio area. Utilize one of our complimentary 2 x 1 wine tasting vouchers and refill your Rose bottle at a discount! When you aren't wine tasting, or enjoying the many highly rated farm to table restaurants sit back on the rear deck and watch the hawks and other birds fly around. Sometimes you'll see deer, or even "Dirty Bob"- our resident bobcat. Pick blackberries, apples, peaches and walnuts. Again, if you can get to them before the critters. Sonoma County is unique in that it has so many quaint little towns with their own microclimates. You can wind through redwood groves or take a drive along the gorgeous California coast and be sure that you will run into a sweet little town with a few family owned restaurants and unique shops. Bluebird Ranch is centrally located so that you can enjoy a taste of them all! Here are some of our favorite locals' stomping grounds and haunts and the drive times from the ranch. Occidental- 5 minutes, Cutest little old train stop town! Howard's Station (wonderful breakfast and lunch and even a dog menu for the front porch!), Union Hotel- bar and restaurant, Negri's- bar and restaurant. Lots of locals, juke boxes, and two old family owned Italian restaurants. Go ziplining through the redwoods with Sonoma Canopy Tours. Drive to the coast via the incredibly scenic Coleman Valley Road just to the left of Negri's. You won't be disappointed! Graton- 5 minutes, The Underwood (tied for best burger and a very nice upbeat restaurant- great happy hour), Willow Wood Cafe (awesome breakfast) Bowman Cellars, several wineries Freestone- 5 minutes, Wild Flour Bakery is a must! Lattes, coffee or hot chocolate, pastries, and incredible bread for a picnic or a dinner on our deck Sebastopol- 7 minutes, Loads of wonderful eateries! The Barlow for shopping, wine tasting, breweries, ice cream, and more. It is a bustling bohemian town! Visit Furthermore Wines for some bocce ball outside surrounded by grape vines and then go antiquing at one of the many antique shops around the perimeters of town. Valley Ford- 10 minutes, Everyone must eat at Rocker Oysterfeller's- tied for best burger! Self proclaimed funky eatery and saloon serving southern comfort food. And the burger. Great happy hour. Bodega- 15 minutes, Visit the church and schoolhouse from The Birds. Stop for a beer at The Casino. You will enjoy the locals and the sweet but feisty owner, Evelyn. If you are a Hitchcock fan, there is even a statue in front of the little town store for your photo opportunity. Check out the gallery in town with local art. Bodega Bay- 20 minutes, Visit Tides Wharf, another site from The Birds. Warm up with some clam chowder at Spud Point Crab Company, call ahead for a reservation for Terrapin Creek Cafe, which was awarded an acclaimed Michelin Star, or sit at the old marina at Gourmet Au Bay and watch the sandpipers. Bodega Head is beautiful for a hike above the Pacific while you watch for Grey whales March - June. Golf 18 holes at The Links at Bodega Harbour, a internationally recognized premier golf course overlooking Bodega Bay. Dillon Beach - 29 minutes, A dog beach!!! A favorite spot for our pups. Long, beautiful beach in a quaint ocean village.. a short drive from Valley Ford. Green rolling hills with lots of cows along the drive. Visit Dillon Beach Coastal Kitchen before or after a day of play on the beach. Local, fresh food. Forestville - 15 minutes, Visit Kozlowski Farms for a pie or jams, numerous wineries, coffee shops, nice restaurants. Bike or walk the West County Trail (paved) from Forestville to Sebastopol. Take a canoe trip down the river from Burke's Canoe Trips. Duncans Mills - 23 minutes, Cute little river town stop with The Blue Heron. Live music most weekends, outdoor patio, dog friendly. Tons of locals. Antique shopping galore. Guerneville-25 minutes, The Russian River! River float, kayak, fish, sunbathe. Hopping, eclectic and welcoming river town. Great restaurants, dive bars, happy people! Stump Town Brewery has a scenic deck overlooking the river and is dog friendly. Armstrong Redwoods State Park hosts beautiful redwood groves and marvelous hiking trails. Tons of wineries off West Side Road and along River Road. Taste some bubbly at Korbel. Jenner - 30 minutes, Where the Russian River meets the Pacific. Gorgeous coastline, beautiful beaches, Goat Rock, dog beach. More kayaking. The River's End restaurant is a must for a beautiful sunset and craft cocktails and upscale food. Marshall - 35 minutes, Technically Marin County, but needs to make the list. Sit outside at Nick's Cove and overlook the serene Tomales Bay. Beautiful and very relaxing. Take a hike at the incredibly beautiful Point Reyes National Seashore. Shuck oysters at Hog Island Oyster Company.... the oysters are raised right there on location in Tomales Bay so they are fresh each day. When we tell people we are from Sebastopol, people always ask.. .where's that? So we tell them one hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes west of Santa Rosa. Along with the little lesser known places above, we also boast some of the bigger, well known, players in Wine Country. Santa Rosa - 20 minutes, Check out 4th Street, loaded with restaurants, bars, shops, or railroad square with more shops and restaurants. Take a hot air balloon ride with Wine Country Balloons or go ice skating at Snoopy's Home Ice, followed by a stop at the Charles M. Schulz Museum for some Peanuts history. Hike Sugarloaf. Healdsburg - 30 minutes, Charming downtown square with shops, restaurants, galleries all within a stone's throw of the square. Venturing out in all directions are countless wineries in Dry Creek Valley. Grab a gourmet deli sandwich and picnic supplies or just hang out on the porch at the Dry Creek General Store, established in 1881. You are sure to have some lively discussions in the creaky chairs on the front porch. If you have a boat, take it out to Lake Sonoma for warm day on the water. Geyserville - 40 minutes, When we have guests in town, we often go to Francis Ford Coppola Winery and Restaurant. Eat at Rustic on the beautiful patio overlooking the picturesque Alexander Valley or reserve a spot for the day at the 3,600 square foot pool with full service from the pool bar and restaurant. Shop for souvenirs at his Coppola Movie Museum and enjoy items and costumes from his movie sets. The little town of Geyserville is darling. More good food, drinks, shops, wineries, and galleries. Sonoma - 55 minutes, Sonoma hosts another charming town square. Visit the Sonoma Mission or Sonoma Jack Cheese Factory. The Girl and the Fig is one of our favorite Sonoma County restaurants. Things to consider: *This is a 150 year old house and there will be creaks in the floor and other older house issues. *You will be on a working vineyard, so expect there to be workers behind the fence at times. There may also be tractors and other equipment running. *There is no air conditioning, but the house rarely gets hot due to the proximity to the coast. However, there are times in the fall that don't cool off as they usually do. There are plenty of ceiling fans and floor fans. *You are in the country so be mindful of your pets. There are coyotes, bob cats, red tailed hawks and even the occasional mountain lion. We hope you will choose our historical farm house for your visit to wine country!
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Occidental, CA
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(61 Reviews)
5.0
The Bluebird Ranch farmhouse was a historic delight! Amazing craftsmanship, and updated furnishings are a perfect complement to the heritage of the much-loved home. Waking up in the vineyards was beautiful, and ending the day with circling hawks and other birds in the sky was perfect. The hot tub is a great place for star-gazing, since there is very little light clutter in this area. The kitchen is well-stocked (we only needed olive oil and a coffee grinder!). The host was accessible, and answered ?s quickly. We were hoping for a quiet space to celebrate our 3rd anniversary (yeah, we had a pandemic wedding), and Bluebird Ranch was a perfect venue for us. Our dog loved the space to roam, and meeting new critters on the farm.
10.0
Great location—-supplied with everything you might need—-near some great small wineries and good restaurants.
5.0
Great location—-supplied with everything you might need—-near some great small wineries and good restaurants.
8.0
Wonderful. Quiet. Relaxing on back deck with glass of wine looking at the vineyards. Everything is as great as the host, Ron says! We will be back!
5.0
Wonderful old house in a beautiful setting. Loved sitting outside and watching the birds and lizards and hummingbirds. Great getaway!
4.0
Wonderful. Quiet. Relaxing on back deck with glass of wine looking at the vineyards. Everything is as great as the host, Ron says! We will be back!
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Well appointed. Spent much time hanging on the back deck and in the hot tub. Beautfiul views! Even changed the hummingbird feeder to encourage more of the hummers to come around! Bed & bathroom good. Good amount of space. Kitchen is well-equipped, and basics are availble, including spices.
5.0
We enjoyed the history of the home as well as the modern touches and lovely artwork throughout. Having the outdoor area to enjoy the evenings was wonderful. The host provided good recommendations.
5.0
A lovely secluded property that is accessible to nearby towns and activities. Great communication with host, all amenities were provided, seamless check in process. Could not say more positive things about this wonderful home.
5.0
A lovely secluded property that is accessible to nearby towns and activities. Great communication with host, all amenities were provided, seamless check in process. Could not say more positive things about this wonderful home.
10.0
Great place! Relaxing, quiet area. Good location....easy drive to the coast.
4.0
The property had that lovely ‘old California farmhouse’ feel to it. Very cozy. Needed to open windows at night and close up everything during the day to stay cool, but we are used to that, coming from MT and growing up in CA. Very nice deck areas for mornings and eves.
5.0
Great cottage near Occidental and Sebastopol
Beautifully maintained and appointed spacious cottage
5.0
Great place!
Great place! Relaxing, quiet area. Good location....easy drive to the coast.
10.0
We enjoyed the following at Bluebird….great hosts, cold bottle of wine arrival gift, extra towels for the spa and the detailed history of the home.
5.0
Blue Bird…..Nice
We enjoyed the following at Bluebird….great hosts, cold bottle of wine arrival gift, extra towels for the spa and the detailed history of the home.
4.0
Secluded Cottage
Very nice old cottage. Surrounded by grape vines. Very secluded tucked in the California wine country mountains. Well stocked for our week stay. Downside was there were no sidewalks and the roads are very narrow and windy so unsafe to walk but we enjoyed our time
4.0
The property was fabulous! The location to the towns of Occidental & Sebastopol was perfect! Very convenient to wineries & the Sonoma Ziplining Adventure was breathtaking thru the Redwoods! We enjoyed the hot tub after a great day of wine tasting & dinner at Gravenstein Grill!! The house had everything we needed for our 4-night stay. If we decided to visit again this would be our choice!! Thanks to Marlo & Ronnie for a great house to stay!!
5.0
Cozy and Comfortable
We loved our stay at the Bluebird Ranch House! Cozy, quiet, stocked with tons of towels, heaters, board games, blankets, and more, we were very comfortable! The house is tucked between vineyards - close enough to town without being in the middle of everything.
We visited the coast for crab sandwiches and clam chowder, the Russian river for a sunny stroll, The Barlow and Santa Rosa for shopping, and Napa for BottleRock and did not dread the drive back to the house!
Ron was readily available by messaging and phone and promptly addressed our concerns and inquiries. (We arrived to the house around 1 am).
Mahalo nui loa to our lovely hosts, Ron and Marlo!
We can't wait to stay here again!
4.0
We stayed here for an quick Anniversary get away and we had a really nice time, the house is so cute and loved the artsy decor. The hot tub was nice a touch too. The view in the back yard of the vineyard was really nice and the only reason why I don’t give the review five star for cleanliness, is that there is a run down looking camper on the property that was a bit of an eyesore, but other than that it was really quaint and beautiful surroundings. The owner Ron was so nice and helpful and we would stay here again if we were in Sebastopol.
4.0
Lovely Farm
We stayed here for an quick Anniversary get away and we had a really nice time, the house is so cute and loved the artsy decor. The hot tub was nice a touch too. The view in the back yard of the vineyard was really nice and the only reason why I don’t give the review five star for cleanliness, is that there is a run down looking camper on the property that was a bit of an eyesore, but other than that it was really quaint and beautiful surroundings. The owner Ron was so nice and helpful and we would stay here again if we were in Sebastopol.
4.0
Loved our stay!
The property was fabulous! The location to the towns of Occidental & Sebastopol was perfect! Very convenient to wineries & the Sonoma Ziplining Adventure was breathtaking thru the Redwoods! We enjoyed the hot tub after a great day of wine tasting & dinner at Gravenstein Grill!! The house had everything we needed for our 4-night stay. If we decided to visit again this would be our choice!! Thanks to Marlo & Ronnie for a great house to stay!!
5.0
We were (unfortunately) in town for a funeral and wanted somewhere to retreat from the chaos that surrounds those. This was an amazing, beautiful, quiet place to unwind after dealing with unpleasantness, and we even managed to see some of the area. Our hosts were so helpful and accessible that it made everything better. Thank you for the great stay, and we will definitely be back under happier circumstances Well worth the price.
5.0
The Bluebird Ranch house is comfortable, light, and just right for us. 4th stay there! The surroundings are lovely vineyards and redwoods and so serene, especially on the devk areas. We’ll be back!
5.0
Beautiful Stay
We were (unfortunately) in town for a funeral and wanted somewhere to retreat from the chaos that surrounds those. This was an amazing, beautiful, quiet place to unwind after dealing with unpleasantness, and we even managed to see some of the area. Our hosts were so helpful and accessible that it made everything better. Thank you for the great stay, and we will definitely be back under happier circumstances Well worth the price.
5.0
Property lived up to our expectations;
Further out of Sebastopol then expected - not for guests who want to “run into town”;
Highly recommend having a TV remote guide - which one does what and a guide for what “local stations” are national stations
Night light in bathroom
Again, we would/will return. The view, the whispering breeze, bird watching from the deck brings peace of mind and soul. Thank you!
5.0
Lovely stay again!
The Bluebird Ranch house is comfortable, light, and just right for us. 4th stay there! The surroundings are lovely vineyards and redwoods and so serene, especially on the devk areas. We’ll be back!
5.0
Yes, we would return.
Property lived up to our expectations;
Further out of Sebastopol then expected - not for guests who want to “run into town”;
Highly recommend having a TV remote guide - which one does what and a guide for what “local stations” are national stations
Night light in bathroom
Again, we would/will return. The view, the whispering breeze, bird watching from the deck brings peace of mind and soul. Thank you!
10.0
Beautiful setting. Very peaceful. Will stay there again.
5.0
One of a kind
Beautiful setting. Very peaceful. Will stay there again.
5.0
Thank you for such a great stay at your family’s farmhouse. We loved how private and secluded the property was. The views of the vineyards and redwoods were beautiful. The hottub was perfect after a day of hiking! Great location in between Occidental and Sebastopol. We will be back.
5.0
May consider getting a split unit for heat as all the space heaters blow the unit. We loved the farmhouse otherwise. Full of character. Unfortunately it rained everyday but we still loved the view. Thank you
5.0
Sweet farmhouse stay!
Thank you for such a great stay at your family’s farmhouse. We loved how private and secluded the property was. The views of the vineyards and redwoods were beautiful. The hottub was perfect after a day of hiking! Great location in between Occidental and Sebastopol. We will be back.
5.0
Great outdoor location
May consider getting a split unit for heat as all the space heaters blow the unit. We loved the farmhouse otherwise. Full of character. Unfortunately it rained everyday but we still loved the view. Thank you
5.0
Vineyard getaway
A lovely and quaint home in a remote area. We loved the beautiful fall colors of the vines and the fruit trees. A perfect home for two. It is also close by many wineries.
5.0
Beautiful Wine Country House
Beautiful little historic home among the vineyards and apple trees. Home had everything we could possibly need. Spent a lot of time on the lovely deck, listening to and watching all the bird activity (we're bird nerds!). Check in process couldn't have been easier. Communication excellent. Perfect place for a weekend getaway! Loved reading about the history of the house. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Loved living in a vineyard
Clean, unique, comfy, safe area. Will be back!
5.0
Beautiful stay in a lovely home next to the vineyard
This older cottage has been tastefully restored and decorated. It is well equipped and is very spacious. Bubbling in the hot tub viewing the vineyard is heavenly. We had a wonderful stay and would return as well as recommend to friends. The story of this cottage and the family who owns it was so interesting. Staying there felt like being a part of it's history.
4.0
This place was well stocked, clean and had beautiful view off the back deck. The only negative thing I could say is that the sofabed was uncomfortable according to my daughter. There were no window coverings in living room, so it got bright early. Other that that loved the hot tub and double deck out back with vineyard views. Would stay here again if just 2 of us.
4.0
Amazing view
This place was well stocked, clean and had beautiful view off the back deck. The only negative thing I could say is that the sofabed was uncomfortable according to my daughter. There were no window coverings in living room, so it got bright early. Other that that loved the hot tub and double deck out back with vineyard views. Would stay here again if just 2 of us.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Occidental?
The average price for a rental in Occidental is $187 per night. This rental is $113 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Ranch House on a Premier Wine Label's Vineyard in Sonoma Wine Country. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic Ranch House on a Premier Wine Label's Vineyard in Sonoma Wine Country pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Historic Ranch House on a Premier Wine Label's Vineyard in Sonoma Wine Country?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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