We recently stayed in the Grand View Suite and sent an email to the innkeepers at…read morestay@blackheroninn.com to provide some feedback. The email bounced because the mailbox was full, so we're posting the email we sent to Yelp. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Positives: * Quiet and peaceful. * Very nice view. * Useful kitchenette items: plates, cutlery, microwave, coffee maker (with Peet's coffee!), etc. Improvement suggestions: * The windows need washing, especially in the dining area. The view is one of the main attractions of your property, and it's a shame (and disappointing) to look through dirty windows. * There are cobwebs in areas in the room (example: next to the book case in the dining area), and outside on the deck and deck chairs. In fact, the Adirondack chairs on the deck were so dirty we didn't want to sit on them. * The room lighting is a mish-mash of incandescent, CFL, and LED, with different color temperatures. Suggest redoing the lighting with LED lights in the 3000 (warm light) color temperature. Also, the low-voltage puck lights in the soffit above the kitchen counter don't work. At least, we couldn't find a switch to turn them on. Fixing this would brighten up the kitchenette. * The handle on the right-side loft window is incapable of opening the window. (There's a small set screw meant to secure the handle to the window winding mechanism's shaft, and the screw is loose so the handle just spins on the shaft so the window doesn't open.) * The cushioning in the two table chairs in the dining area and the two reclining chairs in the living area is worn and compressed, so the cushioning is marginal. The chairs need to be reupholstered or replaced; they're basically worn out. Making these improvements would elevate the room from just okay to very good and make the relatively high room rate more reasonable.

I've cycled a lot around Point Reyes and taken many one-day road trips, but I've never really…read moreexplored the area extensively due to a lack of time. That recently changed thanks to the recent overnight accommodations provided by the Black Heron Inn. Located in Point Reyes Station, about a 5-minute drive from downtown, it's the perfect place to stay when exploring Point Reyes. I had done quite a bit of research on accommodations in the area, but the options seemed to either be way too expensive or way too "patchouli" for my taste. The Black Heron Inn was the perfect fit for me and my wife. They have three guest rooms, and due to the lack of availability of the other rooms, I selected the Grand View Suite. And what a "Grand View" it was. My strong suggestion is not to plan too much during the late afternoon because you'll want to open a bottle of wine and enjoy the view from the outdoor deck or the dining room table before heading off to dinner for some oysters. The clean and well appointed rooms have a small refrigerator, a small microwave, and a toaster as well as dishes and silverware, so make sure to bring some ready to eat food with you to store in the room since food is not provided. We personally picked up some breakfast savories and sweets from Brickmaiden Breads, and our mornings were set. Coffee is provided along with a Cuisinart Coffee maker. If you don't like your coffee black or enjoy creamers, be sure to pack some milk for the fridge. The proprietors are pretty hands-off when it comes to guest interaction (which is just fine), but they are very responsive if necessary. One thing I did learn while talking to them briefly was that they have a lot of repeat customers. Based on our recent stay, I can see why!

Luxurious bungalow in the heart of Sonoma. Prime location with friendly and communicative staff…read moreand a warm welcome. The bungalow was incredibly spacious, stocked, and clean. Would definitely stay again and recommend the Bungalows to family and friends.

We stayed at the off site bungalow on Broadway. It was a beautiful home and a short walk to Sonoma…read morePlaza. We will look at staying at the bungalows right next to the plaza next time we come, but the Broadway bungalow location will remain as an option as well!

We stayed here last September. We had a marvelous time. The accommodations were perfect! The…read moreowners, Eleanore and her husband live about 100 yards from the cottage. What a relaxing weekend! Large deck for sitting and dining. Large propane BBQ on the deck. Dining/sitting area near the BBQ. I loved going out there in the early morning to have coffee. Can see a multitude of wildlife on the deck. There is a nice kitchen inside. Most of the cooking implements are enclosed in a closet out of view. Fully stocked kitchen for cooking if one chooses so. The bed is elevated from the main sitting area. I love that you can coddle yourself to sleep in the comfy bed and have full view of the greenery outside. There are very large windows almost floor to ceiling. NO TV!!! Yeahhhh.. But there is a CD player and an assortment of CD's available. The bathroom has huge ceilings and heated slate floors. A very welcomed wood burning stove for the cool nights we were there. Outside a few yards from the cottage is a secluded area with a large hot tub can probably accommodate 4 people. We spent alot of time there. Eleanore invited us to go down to her garden to pick tomatoes for dinner, BBQ oysters! We got a couple of dozen from Hog Island. Definitely a fantastic relaxing few days at Lone Fir Cottage!

Lone Fir Cottage holds a dear place in my family's heart and history. It's been a refuge during…read moredifficult times--a place to regather and regain strength; and in good times a place of celebration and deep relaxation. We've recently introduced a new generation to Lone Fir Cottage, and were able to experience it through fresh eyes: the excitement of exploring the gardens, finding the chicken coop; listening for owls after nightfall, and waking to a wide and peaceful quiet. For us older ones, the peace penetrates deeply, mitigating against months of city stress. Days can be spent just looking out the wall of windows into the treetops, playing games, or cooking. If we feel like venturing out, there's easy access to Bear Valley, Inverness or Point Reyes Seashore, trails, or town. And evenings, the comfort of a happy woodstove and of course, the hot tub. Bing and Eleanore are wonderful hosts, giving and warm; the beds are comfortable; and all here is well.

We just had a two night stay in the Dolce bungalow at Bungalows 313. Our bungalow was pretty much…read moreperfect with a full kitchen, dining area, and living area downstairs and a bedroom with a fantastic bed upstairs. It seemed like the owners anticipated everything that we could want because it was all there. There is a great welcoming feeling at this property. The location of bungalows 313 is also perfect as it is 1/2 block from the Sonoma Square. We enjoyed strolling around and in the square, especially checking out the shops and the Rose garden. We also enjoyed some very relaxing time in the courtyard of the bungalows, where there is comfortable seating, a fire pit, a pleasant fountain and a bocce court. We highly recommend.

Bungalows 313 exceeded our expectations. We viewed the six units; each is unique, beautifully…read morefurnished with every amenity. The owners have excellent taste and appointed each unit with high quality finishes. The huge patio is perfectly landscaped with a spectacular fountain and fire pit. The location is ideal, steps away from Sonoma Plaza but quiet. It is the perfect place for a wonderful week or weekend getaway.

This place is magical. It really is…read more I am writing this review here at Sea Ridge Cottage, and dreading our departure tomorrow. We stayed here last night, and again tonight. 2 nights is NOT enough. I want to live here. I cannot wait to return. This is such an amazing gem, that I am hesitant to yelp about it, for fear it will be too hard to book in the future. However, I did find this place through yelp, and will return the favor to others. If you are looking for a place to book in Inverness or Point Reyes, you MUST book this place. It was worth every single penny. This cottage is in the middle of an enchanted forest, and I never want to leave! The owner, Wendy is so sweet, and communication was great. It was a breeze to book it. This morning, while I sipped my coffee on the gorgeous deck, I was half expecting a fairy to come say hi.

I spent my birthday weekend at the Sea Ridge House with 9 of my closest friends. First, I need to…read moresay that we found this hidden gem one week before the big weekend and Wendy was so accommodating and very professional in the way she dealt with me, and I guess with her "tenants" in general, that gave me peace of mind. You know how it is when you are in charge of a big group's plan, this was the least thing I wanted to worry about and the most important! where to spend the night on that Saturday. But, then...when we arrived late on Saturday night, spent the night and then the morning of Sunday, we wished we would have arrived earlier and stayed longer. The true magic lies in this place. We loved this house! every corner of it, it is a very comfortable place and your friends or group of people will feel like home. It is a very functional house, whenever you need something (like a bottle opener) you turned around and there you go, you find it. It's clean and organized plus the cleaning fee is included which makes your life easier. It worked really well for me, with a group of single people and a couple. We fell in love with the house and we will definitely come back when the days are warmer. [Sorry for the pictures that are not rotated, I guess Yelp doesn't have that feature, another review?]

We had a fantastic stay at the Cinnamon Bear Inn this weekend. From the moment we arrived, the…read morestaff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful throughout our stay. We stayed in one of the cottages in the back, and it truly felt like a cozy home away from home--quiet, comfortable, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. One of the biggest highlights was how affordable everything was compared to other places in Sonoma, especially considering all the thoughtful extras included. They offer complimentary wine hour in the evening (4:30-5:30), which was a great way to unwind, and breakfast in the morning (8:30-9:30), which helped us save both time and money. Those little touches really made a difference and added to the overall experience. Communication was also seamless--even outside of regular hours, the team was easy to reach and quick to respond, which we really appreciated. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better stay. Highly recommend if you're looking for a comfortable, affordable, and welcoming place in Sonoma.

What do you think of when you hear about a cozy cottage B & B in wine country? Trust me, there was…read moreliterally no one to greet us at check-in (just an envelope with a key,) we went to the "wine reception" and saw 3 people talking to each other in the kitchen, but they put a plate of cheese, salami, and stale crackers out, a bottle of wine we had to uncork, no plates or napkins & not even a "how do you do!" Our "cottage" had no tables by the bed (I put my cpap on our cooler.) Super soft bed, good for me, not hubby ‍, nice tv & frig, oh, the sink didn't drain. Honestly, I would have shared this with "the hosts", but they didn't answer emails, phone calls, or messages from a week out to the time we left. (Couldn't wait for an 8:30 breakfast.) The driveways & sidewalks are a tripping hazard; the cement is cracked & heaves up everywhere and hoses were lying across all pathways, too.

Unfortunately, this inn is neither luxurious or peaceful. This was probably stunning in the 80s but…read moreif there have been any updates, there are not enough to show. This is also not a traditional bed and breakfast. The common areas are sad and the kitchen unseemly. Smudge stained handles on cupboards and ice that tastes like it was made in someone's old freezer which gives it an odd taste. Pros: The jacuzzi tub in the room is amazing! Spacious and clean with plenty of bubble bath. Cons: Close to highway (also a 10 minute walk to town but on the highway so a little sketch) not a big deal when windows are closed but can't do that because there is no AC. And I'm pretty sure they leave the heater on often making very hot rooms. Very outdated bedding, towels, decor (think fake flowers), fridge (runs loud) and vibe Bedding and towels are washed in a strongly scented detergent. Carpet and rugs are tattered, stained and frankly, gross. (So the smell in the room is dust, age and detergent) Our room.had a large skylight in the bathroom area. Some may like this for light but you must be an early riser or don't mind full sun coming in the afternoon. It hadn't been clean in a while and there was no covering to block the light. A negative for us especially during a late afternoon bath. One had to be blinded unfortunately!! The room we were in had an accordion door for the toilet room offering no privacy and loud middle of the night visits. Dingy table covers and stained doilies cover every table top. The older furniture is fine and can add to the charm (leave coasters!) Base boards are chipped and paint is peeling. Screen for patio is really loud to open and came off the track several times. "Breakfast" was a little shocking to be honest. Breakfast (which is in your room fridge) consists of a plastic fruit cups or yogurt, frozen individually wrapped pastries, granola in a mason jar that looks ancient and some bagels that had freezer burn in ziploc baggies. There were some juices, individual trail mixes and cereal bowls from named brands. We sometimes grabbed the trail mix and yogurt but otherwise did not touch anything else. So different from traditional Bed and Breakfasts that have warm breakfasts and friendly hosts. We never saw either of these. ThIs rooms was 300+ a night. Definitely not worth that price. I'm happy to see they are going to be closed for repairs and upgrades. If they invest in this place, buying updated bedding/towels/decor/flooring, having warm breakfasts and present hosts, touching up paint and ditching the doilies and strong detergent, this place could be charming and valuable again.

My friend and I stayed in two of the upstairs rooms for two nights. This review is quite mixed:…read more On the positive side the upstairs rooms have vaulted ceilings and lots of light (which I very much appreciate) and the beds are comfortable. The little decks in each room were charming with views of the courtyard and a glimpse of the hills. The host (who built this place) was very pleasant and welcoming. He lives on the property and is readily available. The large in-room tub was wonderful and hot water plentiful. The check in and check out hours are very reasonable. The kitchen downstairs is available with a microwave, and the dining room and common area is quite lovely as is the courtyard.space. There are indeed small refrigerators and a toaster in each room and for continental breakfast-- bagels with fixings, juice, and sweet rolls are provided. Unfortunately, there is no fresh fruit only plastic cups of "canned fruit" and all the provisions are bulk bought (probably frozen) rather than locally sourced (there are two marvelous bakeries in town.) there is complementary sparkling water as well (a nice touch.) On the negative side: The in-room Keurig needed to be descaled. There was paint wearing off in patches, one towel bar in my bathroom was torn out, leaving an unpatched hole. The industrial rug throughout the entire upstairs is stained, dirty, fraying, and disgusting. The wing back chair in my room was so broken down that I found it impossible to sit in comfortably. One of the "double hung" windows in my room needed repair and would not stay up. The screen on the slider was torn and frayed. The overhead fan in my friend's room was noisy and vibrated so much it was scary (no way to turn it down from 'high'.) Some of the furniture was very nice, "antique" cabinets and wardrobes but another dresser looked like it could have been picked up from the curb. It is close enough to town to walk there, but it would be dangerous because there's no sidewalk or shoulder to walk on and the roads are fairly narrow and windy. Conclusion: it's a nice place, but for the price it definitely needs to be updated with better chairs, some general repairs, and new flooring. Fresh fruit and real silverware for the continental breakfast would also help. And if the owner really wants to wow his guests, he could bring in scones from a downtown bakery.

We were given this in as a gift for our anniversary and we can't rave enough about the quality of…read moreour room the location, all things wonderful within walking distance, great recommendations on where to eat, and the check-in process was a breeze plus the communication was wonderful! We are definitely coming back

We loved it and decided to stay a third night. We were in…read morethe Palm room, clean, comfortable and with a small courtyard. The breakfast pastries were excellent; no comparison to Safeway fare. The office associate and room service staff were smart and helpful.