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3 BR
2 BA
6 Guests
A welcoming glow - staying at Hidden Gem is a truly remarkable experience.Summer days and nights deserve a hammock!Follow the path from the dining area to the upper yard and immerse yourself in rich foliage and flowers - depending on the time of year.One of several seating areas, plush outdoor furniture and sunbrella encourage outdoor living.Welcome to Hidden Gem - a Victorian/Craftsman crossover in the hamlet of Freestone.The hot tub deck is private and peaceful with various flowering plants and trees climbing the hillside.Friends and family come together or spread out for board games, puzzles, watching TV. It's a double living room and den.Modern appliances and ample counterspace in the spacious kitchen.We love cooking at Hidden Gem! A fully stocked kitchen makes it so easy.Make your way to the coffee station in the morning.There's even a lush view from the kitchen sink.Open to the dining area, you can laugh and chat while cooking and hanging out with friends.The dining area with a window bench is a great spot for eating or working remotely.A collection of books - and helpful info - live in the kitchen peninsula.With plush furniture, gorgeous natural light, and a gas fireplace, you won't want to leave.Cozy in for a movie or simply enjoy a quiet evening.Another favorite remote work spot - your laptop fits perfectly on an end table.Open the doors to the wisteria covered arbor and invite a fresh breeze into the living room.There's a slight decline from the kitchen part of the house to the bedrooms and living room.All the bedrooms are off the hallway between the kitchen and living room.The King Bedroom has a King bed and love seat, vintage windows.Oodles of closet space and original art and area photos.The Bunk Bedroom has a twin over Full bunk bed. The lower bed folds away as a futon if you need more floor space.And you can watch TV or play video games. This room gets great light!The Queen Bedroom includes a Queen bed, lots of closet space, and a craftsman-style overhead light.Blinds in all the bedroom windows offer privacy or light - your preference.From the entry nook, past the two full bathrooms, head into the kitchen!Two full bathrooms grace Hidden Gem - each with its own character.Ready for a relaxing soak? Or do the kids need a bath? The tub and hand held wand are right here.The bathrooms are right across the hall from each other!A second full bathroom with a shower.Both bathrooms are on the entry hallway and easily accessed.Hang your hat, stay a while!The entry "nook" is the perfect spot to kick off your shoes, set down your bags, and unburden yourself. Prepare to relax.High-efficiency W/D in the entry nook off the front door.The wisteria covered arbor outside the living room makes a beautiful shaded space.Everyone loves the yard at Hidden Gem!Thoughtful outdoor lights show the way.A seasonal fountain and hammock greet guests in the front yard.Outdoor dining includes a gas BBQ and elevated stone terrace. The pizza oven is not in use.Perfect for a twilight meal. If you're lucky, you'll hear or see an owl!The path continues to the hot tub deck (and beyond) with an outdoor shower.Another custom built arbor slightly shades the hot tub and the fence adds privacy.An outdoor shower just across the path from the hot tub.Climb into the hot tub in the evening for a beautiful experience.Meander along the path as it continues uphill and back down and around to the dining area and deck.The uppermost corner of the yard has two chairs for the best view!Look out over the house and into the town of Freestone. Summer favorites, naked ladies, may join your view as well.A redwood grove across the street adds to the privacy, screening the house from the main road.Parking for 2 vehicles in front of the garage and another along the fenceline to the right.Just up the street, you'll find an honor stand with seasonal produce, flowers, crafts, plants, preserves, and more!Not currently open, the Freestone Store is a piece of town history.Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary is a one-of-a-kind spa experience a short walk from the house.Wild Flour Bakery is everyone's favorite bakery in West Sonoma County! Walking distance.In a converted gas station, you'll find custom jewelry, art, and home goods at Cochineal.Bohemian Flowers' honor stand is sure to brighten your day with seasonal flowers and produce.Black Kite Cellars is a short walk and specializes in small batch Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.

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Description

Hidden Gem is named for its fantastical location – a secret sloped garden tucked off the main street of charming Freestone. Guests peek out to the town or keep to the retreat-like historic home with modern touches. Freestone was the first historic district in Sonoma County and Hidden Gem is one of its true jewels. Built in 1918 and lovingly restored, Victorian and Craftsman style touches are evident throughout. An open and well-stocked kitchen invites sampling local wines and produce – fresh from the coast or local farmstands – just down the block. You’ll laugh and bake or BBQ with friends and family while tasting the best of Sonoma County.

Make a spa day at the house – with a private hot tub and outdoor shower – or book a cedar enzyme bath and facial or massage at the world-renowned Osmosis Day Spa. Grab fresh bread and scones at Wild Flour Bakery and cheese and snacks at Blue Goat, wine at Black Kite – all within walking distance. The stunning Sonoma coastline is minutes away by car. Along with the community of Bodega made famous in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” – now a hub of local artists and agriculture. Sebastopol and Occidental each offer a kaleidoscope of restaurants and shopping. But you’ll sleep best when you return to Hidden Gem each night! Only 60 miles from San Francisco, you’re in a world away in Freestone.

Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Hidden Gem is 6 people not including kids under 3 years old. Quiet hours are from 9:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at all times. As tempting as it may be to have more guests than allowed at the home, the maximum occupancy is, in part, set by the septic capacity of the system. Too many people will result in significant complications.

A Note About Our Cleaning Fees: Thank you for supporting our local business! When you stay with us, you are supporting local families at work. We think everyone deserves a decent living wage, and we make sure to set the rates and fees so that our cleaners earn a living wage in beautiful Sonoma County.

Parking: There is parking for a maximum of 3 vehicles in front of the garage and along the fence. The garage is not available for parking. RVs, trailers, and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Bed Sizes: First bedroom: King bed; second bedroom: Twin over Full bunkbed; third bedroom: Queen bed.

Heating: Propane “power radiators” in each bedroom plus electric heat in each bathroom, gas fireplace in the living room.

Cooling: A window A/C unit in the bunk bedroom, portable fans. The 100-year-old windows of Hidden Gem do not work with screens, so we recommend stepping outside to cool off – there are multiple seating areas and a cool breeze from the coast.

Kitchen: The well-stocked kitchen includes a dishwasher, Nutribullet, multiple methods of making coffee and tea (including some to get you started)

Bathrooms: One bathroom has a shower and the other a tub. There is a faucet for filling the tub and a handheld wand for rinsing off, but there is not a head-height holder or shower curtain for the tub to be used as a shower.

Location: Hidden Gem is in a cozy mixed use neighborhood in the heart of Freestone. It is a mix of businesses, permanent residents and vacation rentals, families, working folks, and visitors. To honor this balance, we ask guests to park only in the designated spots and respect the quiet hours in addition to general family-friendly, residential neighborhood expectations. Thank you for helping to continue the tradition of a mutually beneficial relationship between vacation rentals and local community! There is a cheese and wine shop with limited hours next to Hidden Gem and an honor-system farmstand just a couple doors up the street.

Road to Hidden Gem: Some online mapping systems have trouble with the location of the house. We provide detailed written driving directions to confirmed guests. The main road – Bohemian Hwy – through Freestone is just on the other side of the redwood grove and old volunteer fire station and cars travel very fast.

Stairs: There are just a couple of steps from the street and parking are to the entry area and a slight ramp between one section of the house to the other. There are winding paths and stairs throughout the yard for you to explore!

Pet Friendly: This home welcomes up to 2 well-mannered dogs. If you have more than 2 dogs or other types of pets, please contact us to see if exceptions can be made before reserving.

Fencing: Most of the property is fenced, but there are spots where a curious dog could get out. There is also a lot of wildlife here! You may see foxes in the yard!

Security: For the safety of guests and the home, there is a doorbell security camera at the front door – facing the exterior entry to the property and parking area.

Work from HERE:
Advertised Wifi Speed: Download is 400 MBPS / Upload is 5 MBPS
While there isn’t a designated desk, there are many reading and working nooks throughout the house.

A Note About TVs: The Smart TVs have access to Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, and hundreds of streaming channels. Guests are welcome to bring their login info for these apps. Cable TV service is not provided. One TV has a PS5 console and another have a DVD player.

Additional Amenities:
Whole Home Battery Backup: if the power goes out, the home will automatically switch to battery backup—guests don't need to do anything. Internet, heat, and hot water should continue to work during battery backup.

Baby/Kid-Specific Items: A high chair, a booster seat, and a port-a-crib are provided.

Driving Distances:
Proximity to wineries: Black Kite is a short walk - by appt only.
Nearest Ocean Beach: Doran Beach allows dogs! 9.6 mi
Bodega Bay: 9.9 mi
Sebastopol: 6 mi
Occidental: 3.4 mi
Links at Bodega Harbor Golf Course: 9.5 mi
Distance to Santa Rosa Airport: 17 mi

Sonoma County TOT Number: 4713
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: TVR23-0075
Sonoma County Vacation Rental License: LIC23-0105

Amenities

Facilities: 
  • Pets Allowed
  • Express Check-in
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Basic Supplies
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Port-A-Crib
  • Gas Wall Heater
Outdoors: 
  • Gas BBQ
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Garden
Area: 
  • Wineries Nearby
  • Walk to Food and Drink
Kitchen And Dining: 
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Maker
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Full Kitchen
  • Dishes and Utensils
  • High Chair
Entertainment: 
  • Telephone
  • Internet Access
  • Television
  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video Game Console
  • CD Player
  • Roku
Games And Recreation: 
  • Hot Tub

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Reviews

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Luxurious tranquil stay

Reviewed on 2025-05-21 by Eleisha Collins , Melbourne , Victoria Australia
Overall
5

A spacious home inside & out, set amongst the most beautiful, well maintained gardens. Luxurious beds, immaculate cleanliness, with ample amenities. This place has everything you need, no matter the weather, with facilities that makes the outdoor living, bbq area & jacuzzi accessible all year round. Simple & easy instructions on how to use everything, even catering for kids. This place has so much character & warmth, it’s truly a hidden gem. Highly recommend it.

Manager's Response

Hello Eleisha, Thank you so much for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the home, gardens, and all the amenities the owners carefully put together. It’s especially lovely to know you felt the warmth and character of the house—it means a lot to us. We’re so glad it was comfortable for both adults and kids alike, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. You’re always welcome back anytime!

Perfect Getaway

Reviewed on 2025-05-19 by Jen Smith , Ronald, Wa USA
Overall
5

My friends and I had the perfect getaway. It somehow was easy to get to but seemed so far removed from the hustle and bustle. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed. The hosts were very thoughtful in how everything was set up- so cozy and comfortable. . We spent most of our time in the backyard lounging! When we did venture out, Doran and Salmon Creek beaches were gorgeous, can’t believe they were both so close. We loved walking to Wild Flour Bread for our daily treats- the lemon scones and the multi seed bread are to die for! Finished the trip with a hike to the Grove of Old Trees- redwoods never disappoint. We all left our trip thinking we needed more time to soak everything in. Definitely will be back. Love this house and this area.

Manager's Response

Hello Ronald, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad you had such a relaxing getaway and enjoyed the home and its surroundings. It’s wonderful to hear you felt so comfortable and made the most of the local favorites. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
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