Cozy 1 BR Cottage 2 Block Stroll to Sonoma Plaza.

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Gym

Check out the area

Sonoma, CA

Sonoma Plaza7 min walk
Sonoma City Hall7 min walk
Sonoma TrainTown Railroad17 min walk
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enter a private, secluded environment and get away from the busy world in this charming, old-fashioned cottage with many Irish touches -- but also with wireless internet connection and flat-screen cable HD TV with hundreds of channels. Enjoy the easy two-block stroll to Sonoma Plaza, where you can choose from Sonoma's best restaurants, wine tasting rooms, and gift shops, also Mission St. Francis Solano, the last and northernmost mission of the California Mission Trail. The cottage is a wonderful base for taking walks to the historic Plaza, coffeeshops, wine bars and nearby vineyards.

The traditionally furnished living room has a cozy, natural gas fireplace and sofa bed for additional guests for no extra charge. Our fully stocked kitchen has everything you need for preparing meals. The small room off the living room can be an office or nursery. The screened-in front porch is perfect for reading, and/or enjoying a glass of Sonoma Chardonnay. In September 2021 we built a redwood deck off the bedroom for outdoor relaxing or dining, and friendly deer are often, daily actually, sighted in the backyard pasture (they love apple cores).

My wife Rose and I opened the doors of Kate Murphy’s Cottage in 1984. We have thoroughly enjoyed meeting guests from around the world and playing a part in their visit to the beautiful Sonoma Valley. It has been a singularly rewarding experience. And now, I am welcoming my son-in-law, Rick Alatorre, to the endeavor. Rick will be your contact and is looking forward to facilitating a wonderful stay for you at Kate Murphy’s. Rick and I together will ensure that your time in Sonoma is relaxing and enjoyable.

Available at discount by the week, two weeks, three weeks or month, the cottage is ideal for anniversary celebrations, house hunting, visiting family and friends, or extended business trips. We have a three-day minimum stay policy.

We have instituted the following protocols to further ensure the health and safety of all our guests. Our staff and cleaning crew are fully vaccinated against the COVID pandemic. We require that anyone who enters the cottage for maintenance or upkeep or cleaning be fully vaccinated.

You are going to love Kate Murphy's Cottage; everyone does. Please read our guest reviews!

Sláinte,

Larry Murphy and Rick Alatorre

Property manager

Larry Murphy

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parties are not allowed.

Please no citrus peels in the garbage disposal.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 68952

About the area

Sonoma

Located in Sonoma, this cottage is in the city center. Napa Valley Wine Train and Opus One 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 Plaza. Depot Park Museum and Sonoma TrainTown Railroad are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sonoma, CA

What's nearby

Sonoma Plaza - 7 min walk
Sonoma City Hall - 7 min walk
Mission San Francisco Solano - 10 min walk
Sonoma TrainTown Railroad - 17 min walk
Buena Vista Winery - 6 min drive

Getting around

Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Dutch Bros Coffee - 2 min walk
HopMonk Tavern - 2 min walk
Cochon Tasting Bar - 7 min walk
Steiners Tavern - 8 min walk
Pomme Cider Shop & Tap Room - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 1 BR Cottage 2 Block Stroll to Sonoma Plaza. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Feb 2024

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

Cozy stay.

Easy access to downtown Sonoma. Cozy on a very rainy week. Comfortable to get away for a few days.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mykael W.

26 Jan 2024

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

Sister weekend

Just what we needed for a short but sweet weekend. Be sure to use the foam for the fold out as it made a big difference. Owner is gracious, kind, and very easy to work with.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

15 Nov 2023

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

Absolutely perfect

We absolutely loved our stay! The cottage was located in walking distance to Sanoma square, which was a plus. It was clean and quiet. Larry was delightful and easy to work with. We loved watching the deer play in the backyard. Would definitely go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

15 Nov 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Redwood cottage

I loved the kitchen window view of the redwood tree. I enjoyed the art on the walls and the books on Ireland.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

5 Nov 2023

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

Perfect Sonoma Cottage

We loved our time spent at the cottage and would absolutely stay again the next time we visit Sonoma. The cottage was just as described, it is cute, quaint, and charming. Larry is an amazing host and we truly enjoyed chatting with him when checking in and learning about the history of the cottage. The location can’t be beat, we easily walked to Sonoma Plaza every day. The cottage is older but has everything needed for a several night stay. The kitchen was stocked enough that we were able to make breakfast each morning. The gas fireplace kept the entire cottage cozy. We would recommend to all our friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Larry Murphy

Rose and Larry Murphy, both retired teachers, are long-time Sonoma residents, moved here from San Francisco with our
3 kids in 1975. Rose taught Irish and English literature classes at Santa Rosa JC, and was also tasting Room Manager at Buena Vista winery in the late 70s. Larry taught High School art, and served as Mayor of Sonoma in 1988 and 1992. In 1984 they established Kate Murphy's Cottage. After several trips to Ireland they founded the popular local Murphy's Irish Pub on the Plaza in 1993. They have traveled extensively in Ireland and have provided many Irish touches in the cottage. Murphy's Pub still offers the best pint of Guinness and fish and chips in Sonoma County.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is on our property, completely separate and private. We have owned the cottage since purchasing the property in 1975. The traditional East Side of Sonoma has beautiful old growth oak trees, conifers, colorful fall foliage, countless other landscaping delights, and graceful older homes most of which have protective historic zoning (including ours), it is indeed a treat to stroll through our neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

Unique benefits: the cottage is accessible by foot to historic Sonoma Plaza, downtown shops and restaurants and wine tasting rooms and historic St. Francis Solano Mission, the northernmost and last of the California Mission Trail. There are vineyards within 4 blocks, coffee shops, bakeries, all within a ten minute walk from the cottage front door.

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