Title: Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio Riverfront apartment with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio ![Dining - Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio (Valley Ford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53810000/53804600/53804581/b086dabb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library - Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio (Valley Ford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53810000/53804600/53804581/f2411780.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio (Valley Ford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53810000/53804600/53804581/60746584.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio (Valley Ford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53810000/53804600/53804581/32ec82e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio (Valley Ford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53810000/53804600/53804581/0c0ee976.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Just four miles from Dillon Beach, this unique studio offers a serene retreat amidst Sonoma wine country. With natural wood throughout, French windows, and bamboo floors, the space exudes warmth and coziness. Enjoy exclusive use of a south-facing brick patio and explore the surrounding acre filled with trees and meadow grass. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3450 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio This unique studio lies four miles inland from Dillon Beach, near Sonoma wine country and the staggeringly beautiful Sonoma coastline and beaches. The bucolic 1-acre parcel is home to deer, wild turkey, rabbits and many species of birds, who come to the many fruit and cypress trees on the property. The building is the original stable for the 100-year-old Estero Schoolhouse. Natural wood throughout with French windows, bamboo floors, full tile kitchen., queen sized kitchen and fold-out sofa couch. The compact tiled bathroom includes shower, toilet and sink. This is a perfect writer's retreat or for anyone enjoying the beaches, towns, vineyards, or the many natural wonders of West Marin and Sonoma County. Park your car 15 feet from the front door. See families of cows just six feet across the fence from your dining table. The studio shares the same acre and lies about 100 feet away from the main schoolhouse. Both properties offer a great deal of privacy. The studio residents have exclusive use of their own south-facing brick patio, as well as the rear 1/2 acre of the property, which is filled with trees and meadow grass. Close to local wineries and breweries, or hike and kayak at Point Reyes national seashore! Enjoy exploring Bodega Bay, Dillon Beach, and the redwood forests 15 minutes away. The perfect getaway. Enjoy quality time with your travel companion or alone in this bucolic setting. Guest access Guests can unload and park jmmediately next to the studio. Guests have exclusive use of the adjoining gazebo and deck as well as a bricked patio area to the south of the studio. The schoolhouse, which sleeps up to six, is also available either separately or with the studio through VRBO: https://www.vrbo.com/867988 Renting both listings together is recommended for those with larger parties,. Other things to note NOTE: WITH OUR SEPTIC SYSTEM, IT IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRED NOT TO FLUSH ANYTHING OTHER THAN HUMAN WASTE AND TOILET PAPER DOWN THE TOILET. All other items (floss, sanitary napkins, cleaning wipes, etc.) go into the trash can provided. Also note this is a rural location and a nature sanctuary, and for our many guests with pets, we don't use much poison, so those with zero bug tolerance should perhaps avoid this wooded bucolic acre. PETS: There is a $50 fee per pet per stay. If you would like to bring more than one pet, you must check first with owner. We are happy for guests to bring their pets with prior notification. However, for the comfort of future guests and for hygiene purposes, animals are not allowed on our furnishings or in the beds. Extra charges will apply if this occurs. Please bring beds and. furniture covers for your dog(s) and use them exclusively. Please note that while there is a fence surrounding the property, this is not a fenced in pet location where your pet can be left unsupervised and run free on the property. Please check your belongings before you leave! Please be advised there is a $50 fee for any left items that require being returned. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking outside only ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near the ocean - Next to a golf course - On a river ### Things to do - Golf ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 450 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95660000/95654800/95654746/265254e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern House w. 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HOST MUST BE NOTIFIED OF PET(S) PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: No pets on furniture, nor chasing our wildlife ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking outside only ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Estero Schoolhouse Studio Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio Valley Ford Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Valley Ford, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. The Barlow and Heart's Desire Beach are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sonoma Coast State Park and Tomales Bay State Park. Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm are also worth visiting. [Visit our Valley Ford travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Valley-Ford.dx183029) [View more Apartments in Valley Ford](https://www.expedia.ca/Valley-Ford-Apartments.d183029-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.30456,-122.946335&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qfyhFp%7DkmV%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%40U%40S%40Q%40SBS%40SBSBQBSBQBSBSDQDSBQDQDQDQDQFSDQFQFODQHQFOFQFOHOFOHOHOFOHOJOHMHMHOJMHMJKJMJMJKJMJKJKLKJKJILKLKJILGLKLGLILILELILGNGLELGLENENELENELENCLCNCNANELANANANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NDN%40LBNBNBLDNDLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLHLDLHLHLFLJJFLHLJJJLHJJJJLJJLJJJJJLJLHJJLHLJNHLHLHNHNHNHNFNHNHNFNFPFNFPFPFPDNFPDRFPDPDPDPBPDRDPBRBRBPBRBPBR%40R%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARARARCRARAPCRCRCPCRCRCPERERCPEPEPEPGPEPGRENGPGPGPGNGNGPININGNININININIJINKNILKJILKLKLKJKJKLMJKJKJMHKJMHMJKFMJMFMHMFMFMHOFMDMFMFODMDODMDODMDOBO%40MDO%40ODO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMAOEOAOEMAOCMEOEMEOEOEMEMGMGOEMGMIMGMGMIMGMKMGKKMIMKKIKKMKKKKKKMKKKMKMKMIKKMIOIOIKKOIOGOIOIOGOIOGQGOGOIQEQGOGQESGQEQEQEQEQCQESESCQCSCSCQCSCSAQCSASAQASAUASAS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=52jUDIDxeleCvlmhuY6b8QRbrZY=) Valley Ford, CA ### What's nearby - ![Doran Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327059/2e89977e-03fa-4b63-aead-2b83717dc1c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Doran Beach 12 min drive \- 18.6 km - Potter Schoolhouse 9 min drive \- 13.2 km - Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary 9 min drive \- 12.5 km - Wild Flour Organic Gardens 9 min drive \- 12.5 km - Dillon Beach 10 min drive \- 10.3 km ### Getting around - Santa Rosa Station 38 min drive - Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) 37 min drive ### Restaurants - Fishetarian Fish Market 13 min drive - The Tides Wharf Restaurant & Bar 14 min drive - The Boat House 15 min drive - Bodega Bay Oyster Company 8 min drive - The Birds Cafe 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio? ### What time is check-out at Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio? ### Where is Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Estero Schoolhouse Guest Studio Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 43 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary D. Aug 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Quick Getaway I enjoyed this quiet rural getaway that was only a short drive to some charming restaurants and lovely beaches. ##### Mary D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara S. Mar 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful country cottage This sweet place was exactly what we were hoping for. Private, quiet, clean, simple and in nature. The cottage had everything we needed to be comfortable. The bed was very comfortable. Stephen is responsive and a great host. We will so be back to this wonderful spot. Just a short drive to the beach and amazing restaurants. We were very happy with our stay. ##### Tara S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadia P. May 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Restful Haven Our stay was restful and beautiful. We loved gazing at the green hills outside the sweet windows of the studio. ##### Nadia P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shanta B. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay This was our second stay at this cottage. The surroundings, for miles are incomparable, and with all the rain this winter the presence of new lakes, ponds and rivulets was incredible. ##### Shanta B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### andreas g. Apr 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice quiet getaway location Spent a few days here and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Also close to bodega bay for whale watching or visiting the beach. Schoolhouse has everything you need. ##### andreas g. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet R. Sep 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dont miss this spot!! Awesome, super quiet and relaxing! Close to all spots we wanted to explore! Kitchen well equipped! Will stay again!!! ##### Janet R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cecilia Aug 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It was cozy and comfy. Nice and quiet the TV had variety of stations. I’d like the fruit trees and the hills all around. I also liked the enclosed patio area to enjoy your coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. I would like to go back and stay a while👍 ##### Cecilia Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MICHAELA G. Aug 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway The location was perfect, out of the way and near everything we wanted to see. Beautiful wildlife and gee tree at ocean sounds. Perfect spot to sneak away from the busy life and slow down and. Enjoy the surroundings. Thank you so very much for the pleasant stay! ##### MICHAELA G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken Z. Sep 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for the price Lots of wildlife, from deer, turkeys, Hawks, quail and lots more. Short drive to Dillion Beach. We also hiked Pinnacle Gulch to the beach. Which no one was at the beach and the dog was aloud. ##### Ken Z. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Steve K. Aug 15, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Will you like it, depends. If you’re fancy folks you probably won’t be happy. If you like complete quiet, country living, wild life, a small bed, a few bugs, a small tree frog, and lack of deep cleaning, you’ll like it. The property is a work in progress. We’re seniors, enjoyed our two day stay. We spent most of our time sight seeing and eating out. We probably won’t stay again, the bed is to small. ##### Steve K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dawna J. Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Has good potential Great location, quiet, cute. The place has so much potential for more. Really could use more frequent deep cleanings. Lots of dust, cobwebs, mice, and frog droppings. The advertising does say we will experience some bugs. I just would have expected the place to be cleaner and for more effort in preventing mice droppings on the dishes. I have a daughter who is extremely allergic to mice, and she would not have been able to stay at this location. Maybe be a little clearer about mice and frogs. Especially for the cost to stay here. Unfortunately, I probably will not be staying here again until the dep cleanings and pests are addressed. ##### Dawna J. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Bobbi G. Oct 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A menagerie of farm animals This is truly a "farmhouse" stay. It is out in the country with cows grazing outside the windows, 3 deer onsite each day, a gaggle of turkeys, 2 tiny frogs inside the house, and a sweet domestic mouser cat named Gracie. The description of the property is accurate, it is somewhat rough, not elegant but comfortable. The absentee owner leaves the entire property in need of TLC. There is great potential but has been somewhat abandoned. The non-working fountain is a breeding ground for mosquitos, not good. Otherwise, it's an interesting place and we enjoyed ourselves while we stayed there. ##### Bobbi G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Phyllis H., Chico California Aug 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach air Small, rustic studio in country side location. Very quiet and peaceful. Double bed was comfortable but too small. Tiny bathroom but it suffices. Kitchen was well stocked with all things needed to cook. Lots of spices and oil/vinegar supplied. Couch could use an update but it works. Enjoyed the outdoor gazebo with the Kitty visitor. The grounds could use some TLC which was cleaned up on our third day there. All in all if you are not too particular this place might be for you. Steve the owner was very pleasant to chat with. He does not live on site but came to do some maintenance. ##### Phyllis H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ronald T. Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable and affordable getaway Did we enjoy our stay? Abosutely. It was affordable, convenient and unique. Grounds, outside and patios do need some renovation. But it isn’t a “destination resort” if you want to make that to be the focus of your time. We didn’t. Too much to see and do nearby if you don’t mind driving. Would we visit again? Yes, we like exploring unique and different locations and enjoy the rural setting. The host was OOT during our stay but stayed in contact if needed. He was accommodating to our arrival/departure timing. VRBO photos give a good feel for the arrangement of the studio, but it is a studio. The photos show a very pristine studio and while we weren’t unhappy with the studio itself, the grounds and brick patio have shown some aging. The location was convenient in our trips to Diilon beach, Bodega Bay, Sebastapol and Santa Rosa, etc. While serviceable, the “compact bath” is akin to an RV or cruise ship shower/toilet. But, again, it is serviceable and is helped by multiple mirrors elsewhere. May be difficult for more than 2-3 people. And, yes, there were deer and turkeys wandering around which we always enjoyed seeing. Lots of clean linens. Comfortable bed. Kitchen adequately equipped. Could use a higher wattage microwave. Plan to return again. ##### Ronald T. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris B. Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Get Away I came for quiet R&R with dog, Libby. Everything noted on description of VRBO website was exactly as it was. ![Nearby Market with Deli](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bfed2a09-b712-4e70-b7af-6de59b3fbbc8-1754533040347.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Clean and Comfortable Studio.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0a539c7b-4e3b-4d6e-a71e-7cd14eed52c5-1754533041695.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Easy to find and instructions were clear.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/34804bf3-12fc-4b64-b172-2056b8222018-1754533119942.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Parking close to Studio and easy road from gate to parking.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cefa370f-5fc1-4775-be43-f1378b5d5c04-1754533117558.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Chris B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virgina A. Sep 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a good time Great private time for sure So much to look at and perfect for hikeing andscouting ##### Virgina A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter H. Aug 26, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Isolated resting place Great place to get away and just rest and breathe the country air. ##### Peter H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike C. Apr 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Little Hideaway Great little hideaway on the backroads of Valley Ford. Would stay in this rustic little studio again in a heartbeat. ##### Mike C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim J. May 22, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get away It was very quiet and private. The location was central to all the quaint beach towns that we visited. And close to the redwoods for a beautiful hike. ##### Kim J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann B. Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### heavenly time away very special peaceful place. I walked in and said, " I want a month here! " ##### Ann B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridgette P. Jul 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place for a writing retreat I stayed here for a solo writing retreat. It was quiet, cozy, and I enjoyed watching families of deer and wild turkeys right outside the window. The cute little town of Valley Ford is nearby. The studio is small but perfect for 1-2 people. ##### Bridgette P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna B. Sep 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely western Sonoma getaway A great little cottage, equally well-situated for jaunts to Bodega Bay and the coast as well as to wineries closer to Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. We encountered an electrical issue during our stay, but Stephen was very responsive and resolved the issue as quickly as possible. Would return!! ##### Anna B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel W. Jun 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful This was such a great place to unwind and unplug. The surrounding areas were beautiful, and the wildlife was amazing. Already trying to figure out a trip back. ##### Daniel W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Wendy M., Pacifica, CA Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quirky spot We had a nice day. The place had everything we needed. But, there was mouse poop here, and there. In general, the place could’ve been cleaner. ##### Wendy M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott K. Apr 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great country studio. I booked this studio for my wife and teenage daughters. It was awesome. Location is beautiful and super close to the beaches of Sonoma County. Stephen made the check in process very simple and convenient. I would highly recommend this property. ##### Scott K. 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