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Bakery Redwood Retreat with Creek Access

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Your Redwood Oasis
The Bakery is Just Around the Bend!!!
The Stone-Skipping Side of the Creek
Your Local Bakery & Pizzeria!
Food and drink

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cazadero, CA
  • Northwood Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Johnson's Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Bakery Redwood Retreat with Creek Access

This peaceful hosted rental is tucked away on a private road with your host available for anything you may need. The full kitchen is open to the living room, where a fireplace will warm all your cares away. We provide wood for your first fire. You are welcome to bring your own firewood and the Cazadero General Store has bundles of firewood for sale one mile up the road. :-)

This cottage is located just next to the grounds of the award-winning Raymond’s Bakery. While you are here, you are welcome to enjoy a sun-filled afternoon in the garden, take a dip in the Austin Creek swimming hole, play boccie ball relax under the gazebo, or nap under the apple tree. In the evenings you can partake in an old-fashioned camp fire

Our bakery is open for take out orders Friday evenings for our Community Pizza, Beer & Wine Night. We open at 4 pm until around 9. You can order online at www.cazbakery.com. We do close the bakery from early November through mid-March to give our awesome staff a break for the holidays.

Wander around our gardens and the creek! The redwoods are truly majestic! The oldest one on our property is over 1,200 years old!.

Our cottages allow you to get away from it all! Or stay connected with our free wifi.

Want to explore the area? Check out the Russian River Chamber of Commerce website to find out what’s happening in the area. Within a 20-minute drive you can explore the Pacific Coast, Russian River Wineries, Armstrong Woods State Preserve, Northwood Golf Course or canoeing & kayaking on the Russian River.

We are located 20 minute from Guerneville, 40 minutes from Sebastopol, 50 minutes from Santa Rosa and 90 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge.

For larger groups of up to 17 persons, book Paradise Grove Cottage together with Creekside Cottage, Gravenstein Cottage, Elim Cottage, Baker's Loft – all located on the grounds near the bakery.

Property manager

Mark Weiss
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number THR23-0003 TOT# 4615N

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cazadero

Located in Cazadero, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Northwood Golf Club and Flowers Vineyard and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sonoma Coast State Park and Salt Point State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cazadero, CA

What's nearby

  • Northwood Golf Club - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 23 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Korbel Winery - 25 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 48 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Co. - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bakery Redwood Retreat with Creek Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bakery Redwood Retreat with Creek Access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bakery Redwood Retreat with Creek Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bakery Redwood Retreat with Creek Access located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Russian River, Monte Rio Public Beach and Sonoma Coast State Park. Blind Beach and Shell Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfy bed and delicious breakfast treats

This home was in the perfect location for our getaway weekend. It had everything we needed and we slept very well in the quiet of the redwoods. And the best surprise was the daily morning delivery of delicious freshly baked goods and coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay in the cabin

This was a nice retreat from the heat. The location is quiet and dog friendly. The baked goods and roasted coffee beans each morning were exquisite. Thanks Mark!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Redwood Cottage

Great little cottage set in redwoods next to creek. Very quite with exceptional privacy. Well stocked kitchen with appliances, utensils, pots pans and dishes. Highly remmend it for relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

Sweet two-bedroom property located adjacent to Austin Creek whose nicest features are its vaulted ceiling living room and back deck. Mark, the property's owner was a responsive and gracious host.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

kimberly n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Birthday

Great little cabin . Like going back to grandmas. Beautiful area . The owner was very accommodating, brought us fresh baked breads and goodies every morning . The cabin could have used some extra blankets and some basic kitchen items like salt and pepper, oil and sone trash bags . It was a wonderful by weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

The Host, Mark & Family, are the kindest, sweetest Host we have ever had (and, we have stayed at over 50 VRBO's). Mark loves people....he brought over fresh pastries and sour dough bread every morning that he had baked at his bakery. The conversations we had were heart wirming!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine S.

Clean, quiet, and cool

On a hot Cazadero day, this is a quiet and cool refuge from the heat. Mark is the best host! And his morning treats are delicious.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week 2

I held down the fort on my own this week, and had a lovely and comfortable stay. We booked for two weeks to have a place within easy walking distance of California Brazil Camp. Mark was a responsive and generous host, and his property is ideal.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin by the creek

I went to Austin Creek with my two kids and they had a great time. Mark was friendly and surprised us every morning with some baked treats. Just steps to the creek and 10-15 mins to Russian River and Beach. The cabin was nicely shaded under the redwoods and nice little deck behind the cabin, where the kids liked to play. It was great time and would do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Michele C., Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the beaten path

The cabin was very comfortable and very rustic. It was further off the beaten path than we were expecting but the privacy was wonderful. We were gifted with fresh coffee beans and delicious bread/pastry through our whole stay. The cabin was clean and well stocked. Definitely worth the drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Had a water problem.

Comfortable cabin and the daily treats from bakery were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devereux C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely secluded area on the creek

This property is as shown. The owner was the perfect host with fresh baked pastries and bread most days. Friday nite is pizza nite with live music to enjoy under the redwoods. I recommend for a low key stay in a cottage.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Beautiful scenery. Great place to relax, an oasis of serenity. Thank you Marc for the yummy pastries and breads 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

LAURA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

My sisters and I got to the cottage on Friday night, just in time for pizza and live music at Raymonds Bakery! Great night. Mark invited us to his baked breakfast treats Saturday morning, delicious!! The cottage was just right size for myself and 2 sisters. We lovingly referred to the cottage as the "Crooked Cottage" as it has a bit of a slant to it when you're inside. A couple of suggestions would be to have a sign at the base of the hill to signify there are other cottages ahead. Also, perhaps a basic starter kit of condiments would be helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the porch admiring the redwoods. Great memories made :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Outstanding Experience

Paradise Grove Cottage is a comfortable, rustic cottage in the heart of the redwoods. We felt right at home in the cozy cottage by the creek. The kitchen is stocked with whatever you might need to cook. The beds are comfortable, the linens are fresh and the gathering area is warm and inviting. The real surprise of our visit is the innkeeper, Mark Weiss. Mark is a warm, generous, and accomplished pastry chef who delivers warm breakfast pastries every morning with fresh, roasted coffee beans. The visit was full of surprises including a special pizza dinner for the guests and a dinner with live music on Friday with the locals. There is so much to do in the area from walks in the redwoods to a visit to Goat Rock beach. All the nearby towns offer unique shops for browsing. If you like to eat out, there are plenty of great restaurants a short drive away. We enjoyed just hanging out in the redwoods and relaxing. You are in for a real treat when you stay with Mark in Cazadero. Jessica
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Getaway

From being greeted by Mark on the first day to receiving breakfast on check out day, our stay was perfect. Mark is a wonderful host. It felt like we were staying with him (with full privacy). The redwoods are beautiful and this rustic cabin fits in perfectly. It was warm and cosy with everything we needed in the kitchen, including a fairly new gas stove, so we were able to cook all our meals in. The fireplace made our evenings magical. We walked Goat Rock beach daily and it's just a short hop into town if you forget something. Can't say enough good things. We will definitely come back in the summer and enjoy the creek which is just across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Creekside cabin in the redwoods

We had a great stay at Mark's cabin. Check-in was easy (once I figured out where the road was) and finding the bakery was easy with his directions. Despite the bakery being technically closed for the holidays, Mark hand-delivered some pastries, muffins, incredible sourdough bread, and fresh-roasted coffee our first morning. Well-equipped kitchen, a great wood-burning stove, and cozy bedrooms made for a great stay. Just 15 minutes from Guerneville and half an hour from Bodega Bay but feels like the middle of the forest. We had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cinda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfortable cottage in the redwoods. The staff are friendly and helpful.

We had an enjoyable visit and highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet little cottage in the woods

My best friend and I had a great stay. The cottage was the perfect size for the two of us. We were able to cook most of our meals and loved sitting out on the front porch to eat, chat and enjoy the surrounding redwoods. We were sad that the creek ran dry this year, but it was easy to drive to the shore, explore hiking trails and the nearby towns. We loved the pastries that were delivered a few mornings and Mark was so friendly and offered great suggestions on places to visit. My only criticism is that the directions confused me a bit but we figured it out. Highly recommend if you’re looking to be tucked into the woods but close to the shore, wineries and all the area has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A French patisserie in the Redwoods

Imagine a French Patissiere in the middle of the CA redwoods. Mark is a perfect host. Welcoming us to his cottages in the redwoods with an amazing selection of french pastries our first and last mornings.. The cottage was a nice place to return after adventuring around Sonoma County, and the beds were super comfy. Lots of dogs smells in the woods for our blind senior pup. He was able to find the river but was disappointed it was dry. We recommend others enjoy the comforts Mark’s cottages have to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away!

It was a great weekend in Cazadero! Fresh air and lots of peace and quiet! Make sure to check out Raymond’s Bakery on Friday nights!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place to stay

This place couldn’t be better. Spacious, lovely, well stocked, homey. You can cook for a crowd here, explore the woods right outside your door, and walk along the river. The host is the kindest and friendliest of hosts, even turning up in the morning with fresh pastries to polish off the breakfast. We hated to leave. Check the directions before you set out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Laurel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice considering drought

Great hospitality. Delicious pizza! Very little water in creek. Sweet little cabin. Fully equipped kitchen. Great reclining sofa!! Very quiet and Peaceful for a brief getaway from the day to day. Our little dog could care less how much water was in the creek -he had a blast. Thanks, Mark, for keeping this lovely place alive during the pandemic. May you have better days ahead.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The setting and the hospitality if the owner were superb!

We definitely will return because the setting was incredibly beautiful, serene and peaceful. The owner was very hospitable, warm and friendly. It was the best experience imaginable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super friendly!

Mark was a great host. Shared his baked bread and it was amazing. Loved being in the woods among the redwoods. Close to wineries and zip line adventures. The house was comfortable and we enjoyed grilling and playing cards.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mark Weiss

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Nineteen years ago I fell in love with an abandoned restaurant with four tired cottages on three acres of wild blackberries and old growth redwoods on Austin Creek. It has been an exhausting/exhilarating labor of love that has enriched our lives in more ways than I ever imagined. We hope that you will enjoy it as much as we have!

Why they chose this property

I spent nine years walking past this cottage and dreaming of living there someday. Imagining having a cup of coffee on the front deck in the morning with the gentle babble of the creek for company. When it finally came up for sale, we bent over backward to be able to make my family's dream come true. We hope that you will enjoy being a part of our dream.

What makes this property unique

I own and am the primary baker at Raymond's Bakery Bed & Breakfast just a three-minute walk around the redwoods. So be ready for some gold-medal baked goodies to welcome you to our corner of paradise. We can also share the secrets of a few swimming holes and where to find the best skipping stones. The cottage is directly across from the creek. You can hear the babbling from the bedroom windows as you fall asleep.

Languages:

English

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