Inn at Occidental

Over all a very comfortable get-a-way. We are locals from Santa Rosa and wanted a place to relax alone, but not have a long drive. Occidental was wonderful despite the rain. The Summer room was our pick. Bed was ok, not the most comfortable. However, plenty of pillows, and soft sheets. Room was stuffy, and although cold outside, we were not able to open balcony door due to the heavy rain. So we opted for the wall AC unit. AC did not work well vents were broken. We booked the room for the large jetted soaking tub. My wife was very happy with this amenity. I am not a tub guy, so I used the shower both nights. The water did not stay hot. A continental breakfast was included and consisted of fresh berries, biscuits, croissants, yogurt, jam, butter, maple bacon, granola, coffee, and orange juice. Overall good breakfast, and our server was excellent and very friendly. Our host (Owner) never said hello or asked is about our stay. Many times I passed him and he never attempted to engage in a conversation. This is the main reason for a 3 star review. He did have visiting friends both days and seemed distracted and engaged in providing for their needs. All good, however, it would be good for him to acknowledge his guests. Hopefully this will improve for future guests. One final note. If you need ice, you will have to walk upstairs in the main house. You will find a normal refrigerator with freezer on too and ice maker. No ice bucket, zip lock bag, or other way to transport ice to room. In addition, the freezer had items for meal prep and not very clean. So no ice, bring your own if you want it with a cooler. For our next stay we will look for a more inviting host. My thanks and gratitude to our breakfast server, she was a gem.

Super nice place! Great Location, awesome breakfast (really!), helpful staff, very nice room with high quality linens and towels. Overall a great experience. Dog friendly! We had a nice stay. Occidental is pretty quiet, but it is right in the middle of plentiful dining and recreational opportunities. Definitely take the drive on Coleman Valley road to Bodega Bay or Jenner to enjoy the beach and come back via the Russian River road.

A group of girlfriends descended on the Inn at Occidental and we had a terrific two days. The new owners, Matt and Vicki were onsite, personable and made sure our visit was filled with unique experiences, personal touches and reservations at intown dining establishments. I was super impressed with how nice the accommodations were, the friendliness of the staff, the personal touches to make the stay memorable. Even down to picking a pink apple from their onsite tree. I hear they are offering a music series in September and am seriously thinking of visit again for one of those events. Highly recommend the Inn at Occidental. So much to enjoy at the Inn, so much to check out in town and the local area. Hiked a local fern and redwood grove and visited Freeman winery for a tour. Wow, wow, wow!

Occidental is a cute town and the Inn was perfect for our book club overnight. Matt and Vicky are the new owners and a joy to meet and talk with. They have a lot of energy and excitement for this Inn and it shows. The cottage was super comfortable and luxurious. The inn has a lovely patio to relax on and breakfast in the morning is a cozy, yummy affair complete with eggs cooked to your liking, maple flavored bacon, fruit, homemade granola etc. I will be back in September for the Sunday night Concert Series they will be hosting.

Our bookclub spent a staycation overnight at the Occidental Inn and had our book discussion in the lovely garden terrace. Several of us shared the cottage, while others had private rooms. It was a lovely experience - charming Inn with very friendly and attentive staff, a delicious breakfast, and great location walkable to several excellent restaurants and cute shops. Only a short drive to wineries, and hiking trails in the redwoods. The cottage we rented was great, with comfortable beds, an expansive dining room and family room and full kitchen. It was a short drive from Marin, but felt like we had a vacation in a small European villa. New owners are super friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this jewel!