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    Cinnamon Bear Creekside Inn

    4.0 (122 reviews)

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    Main shared area where breakfast & wine are served

    Cinnamon Bear Inn B & B on Hwy 12 in Sonoma is a great location and great value! We stayed 3 nights in the detached cottage and, while small, it was cute and adequately appointed. The mini-split ac unit worked well, the small fridge/freezer in our room was helpful, smart TV had lots of options, and you could use the great room in the main house or any one of the outdoor areas to enjoy a wine or a light snack. And the shower had plenty of hot water and a decent spray. Breakfast was served by very friendly ladies every morning and varied a little from day to day (eggs, pancakes, toast etc) along with juice, coffee and a small fresh fruit cup. They also offered a glass of wine in the evening from one of the local wineries. We met several of the other guests while enjoying the wine which was very pleasant. The young receptionist was always willing to help with whatever we needed. Is it a night at the Taj Mahal- no. But it is a great value and met our needs perfectly. We will definitely stay again on our next visit to the Sonoma area. Ps: new owners have made great strides on this property!

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    Slav F.

    This is one amazingly homey and charming place. From the moment you pull up into a parking lot with orange trees giving shade... from the moment you see their lovely patio... from the moment you are greeted at the door by the super-friendly husky Bo... Well, you decide from which moment you're going to fall in love with this place. The owners are super-friendly and gregarious. They host a "social hour" with some wine and simple snacks where you can meet other guests before heading out for your evening plans and they make and serve a lovely home-style breakfast. The rooms are lovely, but not too fancy, but with lovely touches. The jacuzzi in our room (not available in every room) certainly was great for relaxing. There's some street noise, but not too bad. The downstairs hang-out area smells of cinnamon and the owners are always there to help you. I couldn't recommend this place enough.

    Chuck M.

    Visited Sonoma Valley for the holidays, and we stayed at this cute bed and breakfast for a couple of days and so glad to do so. Sonoma is a small town, and this was not hard to find since it is right off a main road stretching to Santa Rosa. It is also very close to the cute downtown area. Upon arrival at the house, we were greeted and given information about the BnB via an information sheet and a towm map. We walked upstairs to a cozy room with an ensuite for convenience, but if at any point we needed a second bathroom, there was one just across the hall. The room was equipped with a comfortable queen sized bed and a TV for cable as well as a portable air conditioner and heater. The next morning we were greeted upon going downstairs. They already had our tale set up, and we were quickly served coffee, water, orange juice, fresh fruit, and an apple fritter. Delish! Then came a plate of quiche and a potato bake. Super yummy breakfast! For the next morning, we opted for biscuits and gravy and were still served coffee, OJ, fresh fruit, and water. The couple that runs the place is so nice and welcoming. They also have a beautiful dog aged Beau that is such a sweetheart. Excellent customer service and comfy surroundings.

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    Salena C.

    Cinnamon Bear was the CUTEST bed and breakfast with the most friendly service, delicious breakfast, and close to everything! The rooms are large, quiet and comfy. The jacuzzi was my favorite part, though a good night sleep was a close second! The wine passport they offer you was such a steal, including buy one get one free tastings, or sometimes just tastings completely free! Breakfast in the morning was cozy, and everyone chatted with one another making it feel homey! We only stayed one night, but I definitely could have spent way longer. Highly recommend!

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    Karla T.

    I wanted to like this place but it turned out to be just a bad stay. Started with us booking one room and getting a different one. When I tried to talk to the owner about it all she could say is that I should have booked through her and not a third party. She is a very nice lady if everything is going well, but if you have an issue she just throws her hands up and is unwilling to help. We were traveling with my mother-in-law who has some major mobility issues. Despite me confirming via email and over the phone that we needed the down stairs room with a roll-away bed and reserving it 4 months prior to our stay, we still got the wrong room and had to help my mother-in-law up and down steep stairs fearing she would fall every time. The Inn is located on a very busy street and it is incredibly loud. It is a very old place and nothing has been upgraded. The beds are incredibly hard and uncomfortable, the widows are broken, and there is just no attention to detail in the cleaning. To top it all off, the one thing that we were looking forward to was the great breakfast...and it had hair in it!

    Dining area, Bo the Husky (official greeter)
    Jason B.

    To be perfectly honest, when you think about a bed-and-breakfast, this is the best possible description of one. I have stayed in a many before that don't hold a candle to the service and hospitality that Karen and Larry bring. Add in the feeling of home by Bo the Husky, rolling over and letting you rub his belly; you really can't ask for much more. Wish we could stay more than one night!

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    Wen Q.

    We stayed here for three nights and it was pleasant. We weren't bothered by the "busy" street which imo is just a normal street with traffic.. our room wasn't street facing so we weren't bothered by street nosies either. Our room had a back door that opened up to the back patio and it was cute for sitting out to enjoy a glass of wine or star gazing. The bed is quiet comfortable and the beddings are sooo soft! I actually enjoyed the location quite a bit - it's a nice 25 mins walk/ 2 mins drive to the town plaza that offers a lot of dining, shopping, wine tasting options. Between the inn and the plaza, there are coffee shops, gas stations and grocery stores (Whole Foods, Safeway, Sonoma market). Breakfast was freshly made everyday and was really nice with a pastry, main dish, and fruits. I especially enjoyed the freshly pickled jalapeños! There's a social hour in the afternoon where wine and snacks are provided. It was nice to get to know the other travelers a bit as well as the owners and BO!. Deducting one star for the room is a bit dated and the hardwood floor is dusty. I also wish there was a communal microwave and water station.

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    Matthew G.

    When we got suddenly evacuated from our home due to the Glass Fire (and good thing, because the fire burned our property!), we didn't know where to go, and with reasonable mid-week rates, this ended up being a good choice! It's true that it's not the most glamorous place in town (and a bit on the outskirts... you can walk to the square, but it's a long walk. Short and easy drive, though!), but it was clean, comfortable, and good bang-for-the-buck. They are taking the proper covid precautions, such as nice spacious outdoor seating for breakfast... and those breakfasts are nice and hearty! They always include protein, which I appreciate (eggs usually, but sometimes also ham or sausage)... the breakfasts were also varied, including omelettes, Belgian waffle, fried potatoes, and eggs Benedict (our favorite) I was a little hesitant after reading some of the reviews, but for the weekday prices we paid, this place was quite a pleasant surprise.

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    You Must stay here! This is a hidden gem. Right in the heart of wine country. Walking distance from downtown Sonoma. Sonoma and Napa wineries within a 17 min drive. Yountville with its famous restaurants is a 30 min drive. San Francisco is an hour away. BUT, the main reason to stay is the unbelievable hospitality of Karen and Larry! They made us want to just stay and hang out with them. Oh, and afternoon hospitality hour with snacks and wine. Plus Bo....the Best host and best boy! If you are concerned about traffic noise, ask for a room that doesn't face the street. I almost forgot to mention Karen makes the Best from scratch breakfast, using veggies from their garden.

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