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Raymond's Bakery - Gravenstein Cottage

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Cazadero, CA
  • Northwood Golf Club
    15 min drive
  • Sonoma Coast State Park
    16 min drive
  • Russian River
    17 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    45 min drive

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About the area

Cazadero

When you stay at this bed & breakfast in Cazadero, you'll be 13 minutes by car from Rio Theatre. .This bed & breakfast is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Austin Creek State Recreation Area and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Russian River.
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What's nearby

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

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

About this property

Raymond's Bakery - Gravenstein Cottage

Nestled among the redwoods of Cazadero, Gravenstein Cottage is located in the oasis of Elim Grove, on the grounds of the award-winning Raymond's Bakery – the perfect place to unwind and enjoy Sonoma County.

The owners provide a warm, appetizing atmosphere in this undiscovered woodland paradise along tranquil Austin Creek, only 20 minutes from Guerneville, Russian River wineries, or the Pacific Ocean.

Decompress from the stresses of everyday life in the front room on a comfy six foot antique couch beside a real wood stove. Or refresh yourself with a hot shower under the bathroom skylight. Relax in the queen bed watching the golden varigated leaves of bamboo sway gently in the breeze outside your window.

The cottage is only a stone's throw from Austin Creek swimming hole. Wake up to the bubbling of the creek, take a plunge, enjoy strolls along nearby trails, play bocce, relax under the gazebo and nap in the garden room or under the Gravenstein apple tree. Share a romantic evening in front of the stove or by the campfire. There is also a microwave and fridge for your convenience.

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

'We stayed a few nights with Mark and his children, and all I can say is they are the best hosts ever. . .Our daughter loved the little playground next to the bakery, it was also a plus that Mark offered a stroller which we forgot at home. Every morning a hot breakfast was provided and it was delicious!'

Satisfied Guest, 5/2011

'Friendliest family around! The generosity was astounding.'

- Satisfied Guest, 2/2011
There's a private patio. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mark Weiss

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Raymond's Bakery - Gravenstein Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cazadero Weekend Stay
My mom and I visited Cazadero for my cousin's wedding. The Gravenstein Cottage was perfect for us. It was quaint and tranquil. Mark is the kindest host. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Very nicely appointed. Slightly odd layout but great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Friendly Get-Away in the Redwoods
Very casual, easy going and friendly and the location was so convenient for our specific needs! Will visit again when in the area and definitely consider this accommodation for our next stay while attending music workshops at Cazadero Music Camp in the mystical, magical Redwoods!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great property with plenty of areas to hang out. Great host and fun music night. Friendly goats behind the cottages.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful cottage in the redwoods
My partner and I stayed here for New Years and had a wonderful, cozy stay. The fresh pastries for breakfast were divine, and Mark is a delightful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay among the redwoods!!!
This is an amazing place - a beautiful cottage among centuries-old redwoods, next door to a real bakery! Mark is a wonderful host, and he makes fantastic bread and other treats. On Friday nights there is live music and fresh pizza at the bakery, a real local hot-spot. At any other time, it's the epitome of tranquility. Thank you Mark for your hospitality!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs TLC
I've lived in a tiny mountain town for years so I was looking forward to quiet and nature. Unfortunately that did not happen here. The bakery was not open during the week (not indicated on listing) although we were going to have pastry and coffee delivered in the morning. The property itself was not maintained. My husband thought it was deserted and not even operating. I know this is a different review than others have written because I read them all before we went and trusted them. If you are looking for solitude...a place to relax in a comfortable location...this is not for you. The cottage itself was fine and clean but not true to the photos in the listing. The owner seemed very nice and welcoming. The main issue was the condition of the property...it needs TLC...it could be such a lovely place....but currently it is not.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

pat l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cozy cabin. Mornings pastries delightful
Will come again. Host friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

elena b., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place ! I was able to relax . Breakfast goodie and coffee
Nice quiet place to relax Friday night pizza and music was great .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven
Hospitality and Tranquility beneath the shadows of the Elim Redwood grove best describes our experience. Naturally, the fresh, warm French pastry served daily, the nearby rugged coastal beaches, and the iconic Cazzadaro grocery store deli call us back very soon. If you need detachment from the world, Raymond’s Bakery is the place. Enjoy! Thank you Mark and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and relaxing
The host is responsive and so helpful! He brought us fresh baked goodies and roasted coffee. The house quaint and clean and endearingly old fashioned. The property is well maintained and has so many hidden treasures. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Stay
Wow! Mark's place was absolutley fantastic. Upon our arrival, our cottage had a beautiful fire inviting us in, along with a variety of cherished treasures inside the cottage. My wife and I sat near the fire, playing cards and listening to old LP's on the record player. What a great experience. Mark provided amazing fresh baked pastries and breads which were second to none, hot out of the oven!! We also got to sample his amazing fresh roasted coffee beans in our provided coffee maker. Absolute heaven! Spending time with Mark and the other guests at the campfire, we realized this was a unique experience. Thank you Mark for your wonderful hospitality and making our getaway unforgettable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility and hospitality
Mark and his family have created a peaceful and cozy spot off the beaten path and are very generous hosts. Mostly all you can hear is the wind in the trees and a soft tap at the door when he delivers his freshly baked treats and coffee in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seth O., Redwood City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin escape under the redwoods
We had a wonderful 3 night stay in the Gravenstein cabin, and Mark was an incredibly accommodating and kind host who went out of his way to make our first family get away since before pandemic extra special! The cabin, true to listing, is perfect for 2 adults, and for keeping an eye on our 1 yo and pup. While we spent the days hiking the local state parks and along the coast, we loved coming back to the cabin at the end of the day to curl up beside a fire in the new woodstove and put on the record player with an impressive selection of vinyl to pick from. Mark dropped off fresh out of the oven breads and pastries every morning - not to be missed! While the towering redwoods obscure much of the sky, where you can see through at night, the stars were stunningly bright, so worth stepping out from the cabin at night to appreciate the majesty of the location both in day and night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy P., Sacramento, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Redwoods Stay
We stayed at Raymond's Bakery & B&B for a week, Marc and his friends and family made us very comfortable and cozy in the Greenstein Cabin. Wood burning fireplace was a welcoming warm surprise each morning, along with Marc's pastries, bread & treats. Thank you all for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Ian M., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and Cozy Stay in a Beautiful Location
We enjoyed a lovely 2 night stay in the Gravenstein Cottage. Mark was an extremely gracious host and made it clear that he wanted to do whatever he could to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The cabin was quite small as expected, but very cozy, and we loved having the wood burning stove to keep warm. It was also fun to explore the property and enjoy the fun space that's been carved out there, and we interacted a bit with Mark and his family, all of whom couldn't have been nicer. The baked goodies that were provided were also outstanding! Our only complaint was with the difficulty of preparing and enjoying meals during our stay. Under normal circumstances, I would just say this is the kind of place where you should plan to have your meals out: there's no kitchen in the cabin and it's too tiny to add much else. But given the pandemic, we wanted to be able to cook for ourselves, and with restaurants doing take-out only, we'd still need a comfortable place to EAT the food if we went out. The Gravenstein Cottage didn't have a coffee table or anywhere very comfortable to sit down to a meal, and there were very limited plates, cups, and utensils available in the cabin. We made due, and Mark was really helpful in setting us up with a gas grill, access to an outdoor propane stovetop, and any supplies/utensils we asked for. It just would have been easier if there were a few more essentials already provided in the cabin (things like coffee filters, salt and pepper, extra plates...). Anything we asked for we received, but it felt a little awkward to have to contact Mark (who could be at a number of different places on the property) for everything. I also think the listing on VRBO could use more photos and some updated ones: the picture of the living room shows a little table in front of the couch that wasn't there, but would have been useful! Had we had a better idea of what would be available, we probably would have prepped a little better and brought more of our own stuff. With that said, we still had a great time and truly appreciated Mark and his family's hospitality. Would love to come back sometime in the warmer months when the pandemic is over, as I think we would have been able to enjoy things even more under better circumstances!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

loriana v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil oasis
What a wonderful place a absolutely lovely host. The cottage was a perfect mini get away for me and my dog. Mark was a very thoughtful host and amazing baker. Oh the bread and the brownies! 😋 We will return again soon I hope! Loriana
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

peter m.

Liked: Cleanliness
great little place to stay
unique, cool and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria.Edgardo, Stockton CA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great. Beautiful and relaxing. Very tucked away and so be prepared. Although there is WI-fi, you still get a lousy reception. So bring some good movies from home, bring some table games and some good music. Bottle of wine, crackers and cheese. Plus, bring a few meals so u don’t have to travel out to eat. Mark was very gracious and his baking skills are great!!! Loved every food item. Wat a hidden gem👌😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vinita P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marc and his family are so sweet. Elim Grove is in the middle of beautiful redwoods.
It was a very easy process to rent this property through VRBO. We will be using it to plan our next getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Mark and his kids were super welcoming and they are great people. Such a beautiful property too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amina L., Ft. Worth, TX

Come for the cozy cottage, stay for the delicious pastries
This cottage provides the perfect setting for a romantic getaway. The cottage sits among beautiful gardens, and a patio area that contains a cozy fire pit. There's tons to do nearby, or just cuddle up by the wood burning stove, and enjoy some delicious bread & pastries from Raymond's Bakery. Bonus: You couldn't ask for a better host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean A., Seattle

Nice little cabin in the redwoods.
Cabin was clean and we enjoyed the atmosphere on Friday with pizza and live music outdoors. Very fun!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

Precious
Genuine hospitality surrounded by the splendor of huggable trees, rivers and eye opening scenes at every turn. We shall return. Thanks and kudos to Raymond‘s bakery staff - Mark and his lovely family . We are relaxed and renewed. Mission accomplished !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B., Forestville, California

Magical
Mark is an absolutely above and beyond host and an inspiration to be around. His place and family have such charm and authenticity. Thankful we had the chance to spend a night here and will certainly return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019