Loved our stay at The Inn at Occidental conveniently located in the heart of Sonoma County. The inn has close to the beauty of the Sonoma coast, the majestic redwoods, the lively Russian River, and bountiful vineyards, wineries, and farms of West Sonoma County. It is dog friendly and so welcoming. The Inn hosts a fabulous Wine Bar and beautiful breakfast, lovely views, and large rooms. It is also the perfect stay located at the center of Occidental's charming town. The rooms are themed with verandas with lovely views of the town and forest views. The rooms are spacious, welcoming, and comfortable. We enjoyed the cozy fireplace seating area, the lovely veranda, and charming atmosphere of the main entrance, balcony, cozy robes, and a large bath jacuzzi. The breakfast was exceptional. We enjoyed the large breakfast buffet with hot dishes upon order (all included). See you again! read more

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What a peaceful cozy place. We spent a night here for my husband's birthday and loved it a lot. Staff is very friendly and nice... Evening wine hour with live music was such a treat. Location is perfect too, just a half min walk from really good restaurants. Rooms were clean and tidy. read more

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Hillside location. Courtyard is cute but could use a modernization and clean up. Rooms on the courtyard side have balconies but are not private. Room was spacious and clean. Fireplace and jacuzzi are an excellent. Room could be a bit noisy so bring a fan and earplugs if you are sensitive. read more

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Beautiful setting and stay felt very private. Cute little town. It was a rainy weekend, but would return, especially on a sunny weekend!

Room was beautiful and cozy with a fireplace. Breakfast was delicious, I enjoyed the lounge and wine bar. Staff was very friendly and helpful read more

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This Inn is the definition of cozy. We stayed in the Heritage room and it was insanely cozy. We had a late check in, which the inn was very accommodating towards, and they gave us a little envelope taped on the main door with instructions on how to get the key (just don't be goofy like me and make sure to read both sides of the instructions). The innkeeper was very patient with me when I called late at night asking about the instructions. When we arrived at the room, the fireplace was on and the room was a very nice warm temperature. It was perfect after coming in from the rain. The decor was comforting and the room was clean. We had ordered a charcuterie which they had put in the mini fridge in anticipation for our late arrival. The charcuterie platter was very nicely put together and had a great selection of meats and cheeses. The next morning we had breakfast in the main building. It is a nice continental style breakfast with a decent selection. The main plus was the freshly made scrambled eggs and maple bacon. It was delicious. My one critique is that the ceiling is a little thin so you can hear the murmurs of people talking and waking upstairs. Having said that, would still highly recommend staying here and ordering the charcuterie platter! read more

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We absolutely love the facility itself. The rooms were awesome and the grounds were awesome. The employees were absolutely horrible. Very unwelcome , and accommodating. It was as if we were disturbing her when we were asking for things. We went a day and a half with no ice. Finally I went out and got my own ice. We had these reservations for 3 to 4 months. I came there with eight other friends. We even asked for a garbage can outside near the fire pit so we didn't have to leave our chips and dips and cans on the tables. We were told they didn't have one. In all fairness the girl that was there The second day was somewhat accommodating. Unfortunately, we love the facility but we will never be back. Your lack of preparation for guests Is inexcusable. Also, the lack of customer service is inexcusable. We paid good money for those rooms and expected at least a smile. Thanks, Rich for Roseville, Ca. read more

My wife and I came up for a quick getaway for the weekend and all I can say is what an amazing place with an amazing staff a great breakfast super cozy rooms and just a chill vibe all the way around. I don't know how many times I've passed through Occidental over the years, but I've never spent the night here and it's just a super cozy little town. We can't wait to come back and stay at Matt and Vicky's Inn at Occidental. read more

Thank you Matt and Vicky. Your Inn is absolutely fantastic! It's all in the details. You've created your living room and sharing it with the general public and your overnight guests. The baby grand piano is a nice touch. The hutch featuring items for sale is pleasant and not overbearing. Your landscaping in the courtyard is nicely manicured. The main floor public washroom is spotless. read more

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Love this homey feeling Unique Inn. All the staff; Jeremy, Marilyn, Angie and Jen, you will be treated really good. if you can afford, pick the Cut Glass room but check out all other Uniquely designed individual rooms they offer. Continental Breakfast is included, wait for the smoky maple crispy bacon...Yummmm While you're staying there, just walking distance to the shops, restaurants, markets or just stroll along Bohemian Hwy. read more

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Great Hosts! Matt and Vicky Beautiful Inn and dong miss breakfast! Killer Bacon! Wonderful location as well read more

A charming Inn located just steps from the quaint restaurants and shops of Occidental. Cozy room, friendly inn keeper and staff, delicious breakfast (don't skip the maple glazed bacon or house-made granola) wine tasting and a luxurious garden area for relaxing. Also near wineries, and hiking in old growth redwoods. Highly recommend for a staycation, wedding or special occasion. read more

We've been here 2x, actually both times for our anniversary, and it does not disappoint. Both times we stayed in Courtyard rooms, they were clean and nice, with a big tub and fire place. Not incredibly fancy but totally worthwhile with a comfy bed. I don't remember where we stayed the first time, but our most recent trip in May we stayed in the Kitchen Cupboard Room. I saw other reviewers complain about the TV, we didn't watch TV but it is kind of small like a computer monitor so just be aware of that. I wish we understood how the fireplace worked, but we arrived late so didn't have anyone to ask. We called ahead to let them know we were coming late, they left a note for us and a key in the lockbox, super easy. The breakfast was available in Covid 19 friendly containers (fruit, hardboiled egg, scones, croissant, yogurt parfait with granola) and the coffee was tasty. Went back to get more after breakfast closing and they were very accommodating. The volunteer fire alarm did go off 2x the night we were there, but they warned us in the welcome letter so no big deal. The restaurants do close really early (8pm-ish) and I know the breakfast place next door gets busy for brunch. We visited the organic nursery up the road at the Ecology Center and got a bunch of plants we haven't seen anywhere else (that, of course, we didn't really need). We also drove out to Freestone and got some delicious Wildflower Bakery breads. There was a line at noon so we waited about 20 min. They had sold out of one loaf while we were in line, but we were still able to buy what we wanted. Also, Osmosis Spa is quite an experience if you have the opportunity to try it out. And there are a ton of wineries nearby. read more

My husband and I stayed at the inn a couple of weekends ago. We absolutely fell in love with the place. The rooms were nice and clean with a spectacular view. The breakfast was just perfect (loved the maple bacon). The inn keepers were so kind and helpful. We can't wait to go back! read more

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LOVE THIS PLACE! Will be back for sure! my husband and I decided to getaway at last minute for our birthdays and I ran across the Inn at Occidental and something just tugged at my heart when I saw it so decided to book a room for our overnight. so very happy I did! the room was nice and clean and the fireplace was a good add for heat as it's control by the room's thermostat so you had a fire thru out the night . The breakfast was off the hook! Maple glazed bacon, onion and bacon frittata, bread pudding with caramelize apples, honey and vanilla yogurt, fresh fruit bowls, homemade granola, boiled eggs, croissants, fresh orang juice and coffee and tea. I was blown away by this beautiful and yummy breakfast and our hostess/chef was awesome.. her smile and tentativeness to us and the other guests was a solid 10! never had I had such an amazing experience like I did at the Inn at Occidental! We will be back! thank you for making our birthday stay memorable! huge thank you HUGS! read more

Occidental Looks can be deceiving and pics only capture a moment of time, soon after everything captured in that image returns to its normal state, therefore captivating the viewer for a small space of time. -Paly Nova! But if you look closer you find flaws. Disappointed in the amount of $ spent for 1 night ($324) when I realized the condition of the overall room. Spider webs, dusty, someone's hair on the sheets when the blankets were pulled back, walls were dirty, dust behind the bed. We stayed in the main house, after being told when my wife called the night before that there was "Plenty of openings darling," only to find that room 7 (Quilt), was the last room available! Woken up in the middle of the night due to the old bed we slept on. It's obvious this mattress hasn't been replaced.....in years. The tv was the size of a standard computer monitor. I don't wear prescription glasses but after having watched the tv at the distance from where we were on the bed, I'll probably need some now. There's other places in the area. Just maybe overlook this place first. This is one of those (last resort) places if you ask me! Yelp flagged me before I left this post: Remember times may be hard on all businesses due to Covid-19, if that's the case you should be stepping your game up cus' everyone is competing to stay open and not go bankrupt. You can do better!!! Paly, read more

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Amazing experience! My friends and I drove to Christmas in the Redwoods, then found ourselves strolling the town of Occidental when we came across the Inn at Occidental. Big foot was waiting for us on the deck and politely welcomed us into the Inn. The Inn was cozy, cute, and full of holiday cheer! We were welcomed by the owner, she was SO kind, and informed us about upcoming events. We plan to come back for a staycation and/or music in the near future! Would highly recommend checking this spot out! read more

The location is great, walking distance to the wonderful restaurants and wine-tasting in Occidental. The Innkeepers and staff are friendly and helpful. Very relaxing, comfortable and lovely. The breakfast was fresh and delicious with house-made granola and the best bacon ever. They have a lovely wine-bar and outdoor patio. A wonderful place for a quick getaway! It would be a great place for a small wedding or special occasion, too. read more

Loved it. The owner let us redeem our long-expired Travelzoo vouchers purchased in 2020 (and after rescheduling multiple times due to various problems.) Great staff, great service. Breakfast is continental, but some very tasty options (maple-glazed bacon, good croissants/scones, etc.) An overall charming and enjoyable place. read more

From the second we stepped into Inn at Occidental I knew I had picked the best place to celebrate my husbands birthday. The excellent service by Marilyn to our gorgeous suite (Cut Glass) we were nothing but impressed. The bed was super comfortable and the bathroom accommodating and spacious. The suite had a four person hot tub, believe me, wine and hot tubs are the cure for pretty much anything that's bothering you. The location was perfect and is within walking distance of all the shops and restos Occidental has to offer. It really doesn't get much better than this. Oh, and the chocolate chips cookies made by Chef Joe, what a delight! I wish I had asked for the recipe! By the way, those cookies paired nicely with the 5pm wine tasting in the lobby/living room. Just pull up a seat and get to know some of the other guests. Hint: talking about food and wine experiences can easily connect people. Well, and the wine helps too! We can not wait to visit again! read more

I drove here the day before my friends funeral so I felt rested and able to give my eulogy. Room 1 is super old and outdated. I was woke up late night by late check in fumbling at the door and early am by showers in others room, the public bathroom attached to my room, etc. The bed was creaky, soft and old. I wish I stayed home, got a good nights sleep and arrived rested. This was supposed to be a nice posh Inn but it feels like a hostel. That has not been my experience... read more

I have lived in the bay area for 10 years and have never visited the little town of Occidental. A very quaint and charming town halfway between the water and Sebastapool/Sonoma area. We came here for our babymoon as we booked a package with Mellow Mama and the Inn was a perfect location for that. My 3 of us (husband, pooch, and me) arrived at the Safari room which was decorated, in you guessed it: Safari Theme! Loved the canopy on the king sized bed which made the bed super romantic. I also love a dog friendly stay (they provided water and food bowls for us and an extra sheet to put over the bed if the dog was going to sleep with us. We walked over to Hazel for dinner but all the restaurants are walking distance from the Inn. Loved the cookies and wine cocktail hour and the hot breakfast in the morning was also great. One of my favorite things to do is to relax in a soaking tub and the one in our room did not disappoint. If you are looking for a romantic getaway weekend to unwind, I would definitely recommend the Safari room at the Inn! read more

Really Nice helpful staff, beautiful building beautiful scenery what more can you ask for! just a short walk to downtown occidental! highly recommend read more

After driving through winding country roads we were greeted upon arrival by the two most gracious owners in this Sonoma County area: Tina, who is originally from Hawaii and her husband Jerry Wolsborn, who used to manage high-end hotels such as the Ilikai and St. Francis in SFO. They bought this inn in '03 and have infused it with their special style and unique hospitality. The features of this inn are spacious rooms, daily hot breakfast, maid service and an afternoon wine and cheese hour. Cell phone reception is spotty in this area. but the inn has wi-fi and it's free! To sum it up, this place has comfort, charm and class and is perfect for the wine country traveler. P.s. I hope S.R.'s review wasn't referring to me. Our family stayed in the Sonoma Cottage, a separate unit away from the main inn. A spacious, 2 BR/2Bath rental complete with kitchen, dining and living room. Lots of privacy and great for groups or large families. Sleeps six. read more

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It was almost 26 years ago we got married at the inn at Occidental. It was a beautiful and romantic place for our runaway wedding. We were surprised by our best friends and our daughter. The setting is beautiful and comfortable, the rooms were very ice and comfortable. It was perfect and it's time to revisit. read more

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Phenomenal stay at the inn at occidental! Marilyn is the best, so hospitable and kind, she upgraded us the day of, accommodated our pup, and provided great advice for dinner in the area. Rooms are clean and spacious, great location overall. 10/10 recommend staying here!! read more

This place way surpassed our expectations! Jerome, the manager is fabulous and attended to our every need, helping us with wine glasses, etc! The property and overall ambiance is idyllic and super relaxing amongst giant redwoods! The room itself was large with a king size bed that was perfectly comfortable and amazing water pressure in the shower. I just love this place! read more

My husband and I had great fun at the Inn, and were well taken care of by both Marilyn and Michael, Innkeepers. The Inn is perfectly situated for walking to town and dinner out. The wine hour was generous and breakfast was yum. We were recommended to go to "Hazel Restaurant" and highly recommend that you go, too! Perfect weekend getaway read more

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights this past weekend. I chose this B&B because I did not see any bad reviews after researching everywhere. When I arrived, I knew I was right. We stayed in Marbles and it was so charming and CLEAN. It was more spacious than expected and we had a nice view of cute courtyard. The bath tub is huge and I really enjoyed soaking after wineries. We got breakfast and 3 different menus every day. Only downsides were that the bed is SOFT..If you like firm mattress like me, you might have trouble but I kind of got used to it the second night. And the wall between Marbles and Ruby is thin....I felt tortured that I had to hear someones intimate noises..I am forever traumatized. The owners and manager were nice. Even though I did not meet them in person (I didn't want to go to the lobby) my husband talked to them a lot and they were very kind and helpful. We visited local wineries and they all spoke highly of them. read more

My husband and I have been coming here since 2016. We absolutely love staying here. Marilyn is great and so helpful with choosing wineries and restaurants. We have stayed in the Safari Room, Kitchen Cupboard Room, and the Folk Art Room. We have enjoyed everyone of them. The rooms are always so cozy and inviting. Each one is decorated according to the theme. They have a CD player if you want to grab some CD's to play. There are phone chargers with USB ports and plug-ins for you and your guest. Each room has a mini fridge and there is free WiFi and parking. Other great amenities include a wine hour from 5-6 in the main area. It's a way to socialize with other guests or sit by the fireplace and listen to some music. There's a library for some reading or games. The bath products are wonderful too. The breakfast is good with a lighter food option if that's your choice. There is a plethora of wineries to choose from in the area as the icing on the cake of why you should choose to stay here. I highly recommend The Inn at Occidental. read more

Perfect cozy place for a quick getaway! We had one small issue in the room, but Marilyn made up for it in a big way with a future credit. Looks like we'll be able to stay longer next time! read more

Our stay at the Inn at Occidental exceeded our expectations! What made it so was all in the details - from the well maintained and inviting front garden and patio to the interior sitting area where there is a cookie jar (filled with fresh baked sugar cookies) and coffee and tea available to guests all day, books to peruse, music, Scrabble and Chess board, art/ antiques placed just so to add to its ambience of comfort like you were in someone's cozy home. Then there was our room with its king sized bed and the softest sheets and plushy pillows with the same effect of being in a really nice guest bedroom. Our room was located in the main house and was special because we had the private jacuzzi outside. It was a welcomed extra after our day of Stand up paddling in Tomales Bay. Included the next morning was breakfast in the downstairs dining room, with Eggs Benedict, fruit, granola, yogurt, scones, and very pleasant service. In all, one night made very special because of the details in the B&B! Highly recommend this lovely place! read more

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Highly recommend this quaint Inn that is conveniently located in town where you can walk to the farmers market on Friday evening. Marilyn is the sweetest Inn keeper and made great recommendations like a hike at Bodega Bay Trailhead. We took a short drive to Jenner and had an amazing dinner at Rivers End which I highly recommend. We stayed in the Marbles room which overlooks the garden and has a large tub for two. Bed is comfy too, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the generous happy hour and breakfast. Thank you Marilyn for a great stay. We will definitely be back. read more

We have visited the Inn at Occidental in the past and have had great experiences there. Unfortunately, the room we stayed in is getting old and tired. Spots were half painted inside, worn furniture, dirty handprints on door (that took a few seconds to wipe off with a wipe) etc. Breakfast is no longer being served and most of the restaurants in Occidental were closed during the week, so we had to drive elsewhere- although, we found some good ones in Graton and Jenner, thanks to the recommendations of the gentleman working in the office. The owners really need to put more $ into updating/maintaining their Inn. Disappointed...... read more

Still holding onto a Groupon is purchased in 2015, this inn just holding my money will not refund. $189.00 since 2015 you think I earn some interest on it lol. Ridiculous well maybe in another 7 yrs I will make my way there. You think they just give me my money back after all this time but sadly NO. Just FYI to all they could easily refunded it,I contacted bank and Groupon both said they had option,they chose not to.Even to this day you would think after holding on to it so long they reach out and realize I can't use it and be human but sadly no they rather reward themselves and keep money they never earned. read more

Hosts very accommodating. Room clean. Everything in good repair, except the TV was a little wonky - but we didn't come there to watch TV! Lovely garden and scenic views. Nicely decorated. Well kept. Attention to detail. Breakfast was good, but would have appreciated less sugar! Nearly every choice was sweet. Also, wine in the evenings was nice, but I would have enjoyed it more with a little fruit and cheese. Great jumping off spot for hiking and short road trips to some beautiful coastal views and redwood groves. Town is quaint. Many of the restaurants and stores are open only on the weekend. read more

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Wonderful bed & breakfast! A perfect destination for a getaway and is pet-friendly (bonus points). Our entire experience at the Inn, from the initial call to reserve our stay to our check-in, our spacious room, the complimentary wine tasting to a delicious breakfast (included), was exquisite. This inn is a short drive away from Bodega Bay and local wineries, and not too far from home for us. We will surely be back! read more

The day before I came to the Inn at Occidental was spent in Disneyland. On the eve of my return to home to the mundane and daily life, I sit here thinking back on these last ten days spent exploring the seaside and the city, and I wonder if it will actually be the Inn at Occidental that is remembered as the magical kingdom? If so, Jerry and Tina--the Inn's proprietors--are the king and queen. These are not dictators or unholy and unrighteous monarchs ruling with an iron fist. These are benevolent rulers. Servants of the people whose royal knowledge of hospitality governs all who make the eastward turn up 3rd Street from the Bohemian Highway. Their nation's currency is kindness, and Occidental runs over in riches. Whether it's a dinner recommendation, dessert ideas, wine tour arrangements, or even meticulous mapping of driving directions, the Royal Family is always ready with their smiling service. Each cottage in the kingdom is well appointed. We stayed in the Kitchen Cupboard and loved the whimsical antique kitchen paraphernalia scattered about. The bed was comfy for a late afternoon nap and a deep, full night's rest. Jacuzzi tub was perfection after a day of driving and dining. We poked our head in at a couple other rooms and were also impressed. Each room can also be viewed on their website and provides a reason to come back to the Inn for a different visit. We were treated as fellows in royalty during breakfast. Apple pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, granola, and fresh juice filled our peasant bellies with nourishment an contentment. This was a perfect getaway and placed us in the perfect locale to launch the next morning into any adventure of our choosing. I was most grateful for the gift certificate that afforded us this visit. Living like a king will cost you. in this case, it's worth the price. read more

Stayed at the Inn for 2 nights in March 2015. Got a great Groupon rate to stay here mid-week, spoke to Marilyn who was very helpful when I made my reservation. Service there is very personal, the staff is welcoming. Jerry escorted us to the room and provided us with details regarding the facilities. We stayed in the Lodge room, which had a unique aspen canopy bed and great views from the balcony. The rooms are very spacious, have double sinks and fireplaces. Room was very clean. The perfect place to cozy up. During our stay we took advantage of the complimentary wine tasting passes to over 100 Sonoma County Wineries. Was great to enjoy the picturesque countryside and sample some of the wines at no cost. Getting to the participating wineries can be a bit of a drive, the inn provides a map of Somoma that makes it easier to plot your path. We also visited Bodega Bay which is about 30 minutes from the Inn. Enjoyed the wine and cheese hour, very relaxing to have cheese and wine pairings on the veranda or in the courtyard. Very good cheeses. Can also take your glass of wine to enjoy on your balcony. 4 star rating because breakfast could be improved. Small flavorless items are served. Breakfast potatoes were undercooked and cold. The self-serve coffee would run out quickly in the mornings. After check out I noticed my credit card was charged for a $23 bottle of in room Merry Edwards wine we did not drink. I immediately called the Inn and spoke to Marilyn who apologized and quickly reversed the charge. Just be aware that there are actually supposed to be TWO bottles of wine in the room, one in the refrigerator and one on the bureau. In our case upon check in there was only a bottle on the bureau which is why we were mistakenly charged for drinking one. Overall I really enjoyed my stay and definitely recommend this charming B&B. read more

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I spent the weekend up in Wine Country with a bud and our wives - and based on a TravelZoo deal, spent the weekend at the Inn. The Inn itself is pretty spectacular - the owners have done a VERY good job of decoration, and the 100+ year old home is both whimsical and comfortable. The cottages (out back) are only about twelve years old, and are themed - we stayed in the Safari room (you can figure out the theme there) while our friends stayed in the Heritage room. Other than decor, the rooms were identical. The visit includes wine/cheese between 5-6pm, as well as breakfast. The staff at both of these were very friendly and attentive (as were the owners). The breakfast itself was a bit of a letdown, when compared to other B&B's. Saturday was waffles (which is great, unless you're not a big fan of bread), and Sunday was a quiche. Neither was exactly filling. The coffee was good though, as was the OJ. The only REAL ding is that this is VERY out of the way...a good 45 minutes from Sonoma, and frankly, a VERY small town. Two Italian restaurants, one Mexican restaurant, and a tavern. We ate at the tavern the first night (which, while packed with locals, was not all that great) and the family-owned Italian the second night (which was pretty good). But that's it. No other options without driving a ways. On the upside, if you're planning on a weekend on the Russian River, this is reasonably close by. Overall, a thumbs up. Again, I've been in better B&B's when it comes to breakfast, but this is a good B&B with friendly staff - oh...and wireless (thank goodness, as there is NO cell phone signal). read more