The Writer's Cottage
The Writer's Cottage
Tomales, California, United States
This cozy studio cottage (lovingly called the Writer's Cottage) at Stemple Creek Ranch is a sweet retreat. The Writer’s Cottage is in the same vicinity on the ranch as our event barn, the Schoolhouse, and the Cabin. Zia’s Farmhouse is about 1 mile away.
The studio cottage is a refurbished small barn and has a queen-sized bed, brand new floors, writing desk, cozy chair, small kitchenette, half bath (open to the room), and a private backyard space with an outdoor shower, seating, and gas grill.
The ranch is just a few miles from the town of Tomales, less than one mile Shoreline Highway (Highway 1), and a great home base for both Marin and Sonoma Counties.
Please note: No pets, no smoking, no open flames. This is a working ranch and we have an employee that lives close to this house. Please note that you will likely see our employees and guests on the ranch and will see and hear cars, trucks, and the operations of a working family ranch.
If you are looking to host an event or do commercial/professional photography, please contact us first. Renting this house does not allow you to have a party or event on site. Maximum occupancy for the Writer’s Cottage is 2 guests at all times.
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April
June 2023
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Daniel
February 2023
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Louise
June 2023
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Martin
June 2023
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Randy
March 2023
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![Backyard has chairs, a gas grill, and an outdoor shower.](http://stemplecreek.com/cdn/shop/files/1L4A7480KAREN_PAVONE_PHOTOGRAPHY_wc.jpg?v=1727060677&width=1445)
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