In the heart of Santa Rosa's West End Neighborhood, Retro Bungalow is a charming 1908 home that combines modern comforts with vintage charm. Unwind in the backyard with your dog, cook meals in the fully-equipped kitchen, or soak in the claw foot tub after a day exploring Sonoma County's beer and wine country.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Downtown Retro Bungalow Dog Friendly
Summary:
"My mother and I had a wonderful, weeklong stay at Allen's! His place was immaculately clean, decorated very nicely, and had everything we could need. "
The bungalow has all the modern conveniences and the charm of homes from the past.
Keyless Entry
Central A/C and Heat
Dog Friendly
The Space:
Welcome to The Retro Bungalow!
Enjoy a relaxing stay in the heart of Sonoma County’s beer and wine country at this charming Retro Bungalow. Simple, neat, and thoughtfully designed, it’s the perfect getaway for couples or small groups looking to unwind and explore the local scene.
Inside the Home:
• Cozy Living Area: A comfortable space to relax after a day of wine tasting or exploring Sonoma County.
• Well-Equipped Kitchen: Stocked with everything you need to prepare your own meals, whether it’s a quick breakfast or a cozy dinner at home.
• Charming Bathroom: Features a classic clawfoot tub and a tall shower — perfect for a refreshing soak or relaxing evening wind-down.
• Comfortable Bedrooms: Designed for up to 4 sleeping guests, offering a peaceful night’s rest.
Outdoor Features:
• Dog-Friendly Backyard: A small fenced yard with a lawn, perfect for enjoying a sunny afternoon with your furry friend.
• Outdoor Seating Area: Relax outside with your morning coffee or evening glass of local wine.
• Parking: Includes 2 off-street parking spaces for your convenience.
Location Highlights
Located in the heart of Sonoma County, the bungalow is close to local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and nature spots. Spend your days wine tasting, hiking among the redwoods, or exploring nearby towns like Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, and Guerneville.
Useful Information
• Maximum Occupancy: 4 overnight guests and 2 daytime visitors.
• Quiet Hours: 9 PM – 8 AM in accordance with city noise ordinances.
• Outdoor Sound: Outdoor amplified sound is not permitted.
• Permit: SVR23-126
Guest Access:
The whole house is open to the guest.
The Neighborhood:
The West End Neighborhood is a downtown neighborhood. There are a mix people that work and live here. The neighborhood has two wonderful parks and some very interesting homes to look at. The Franco American bakery is located on West Seventh street across the street from a small market. This is an urban area of Santa Rosa not the countryside. You can walk to Railroad Square and Courthouse Square. The neighborhood is a great place to start a bike ride. Bike paths can take you beyond road traffic out of Santa Rosa to some of the greatest road biking anywhere.
Getting Around:
The SMART train stops in Railroad Square starting in the Summer of 2017. The train will connect to the Sonoma County airport and south to Marin County.
Other Things to Note:
We allows well-behaved dogs but please take care of them. Please no smoking inside the home plenty of room outside. Thank you for not blocking the sidewalk with your car.
Early check in fee of $30.00 if possible.
One time $30.00 pet fee for all pets per stay.
Interaction with Guests:
We like to text and are always available by phone.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
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)
An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the area
Located in Santa Rosa, this holiday home is in the city centre. Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Bennett Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Russian River and Trione-Annadel State Park. Redwood Empire Ice Arena and Luther Burbank Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Rosa travel guide
Is Downtown Retro Bungalow Dog Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Downtown Retro Bungalow Dog Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Downtown Retro Bungalow Dog Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Downtown Retro Bungalow Dog Friendly?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Downtown Retro Bungalow Dog Friendly located?
Located in West End, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of DeTurk Dog Park and Railroad Square Historic District. Santa Rosa Creek and California Welcome Center are also within 10 minutes. Santa Rosa Station is 28 minutes by foot.
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Downtown Retro Bungalow Dog Friendly Reviews
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Beautiful place. Comfortable with plenty of room, a spacious backyard and a quiet friendly neighborhood a close walk to restaurants bars and coffee shops.
This was our second stay at The Retro Bungalow. That should tell you that we enjoyed our stays nice family area. Close to downtown restaurants and close to shopping and grocery stores. Great yard for our furry friend.
We loved our stay in this little house in Santa Rosa. The retro theme runs throughout the house and is very cute, but also totally functional to make sure you have everything you need. Super dog friendly, with a nice fenced yard and lush grass. This place worked great for us, had everything we were looking for to make our week in Santa Rosa perfect, and I’d definitely stay again when we return to the area
This was a lovely landing place for myself and friend. Very comfortable and very dog friendly. Fully equipped for the 4 night stay. Will stay again if it's not already let out.
Great location with close proximity to downtown and the trail system along Santa Rose Creek. I was in town for the Santa Rose Marathon and could easily walk to and from the start/finish line. House is small, but really cute and well equipped. Owner was very easy to communicate with and we especially appreciated that the property was dog friendly. Our dog Kona loved it too!
Cozy place with an amazing dog-friendly backyard. My wife and our dog had a great long weekend at this house — the yard, the living room, and the big kitchen were all highlights. Plus there’s a dog park just a block and a half away.
One note for improvement was the TV: the cable box wouldn’t work so we had to unplug it from the back and let it restart. Then after 20+ minutes the TV would begin working. But every time we turned it off, it needed to be unplugged and restarted for it to start working again. I’m sure this can be fixed in the future, so it’s certainly not a big deal, just something we had to figure out during our stay.
Myself, my husband and our 3 under-25 lbs dogs had a delightful stay in this historic West End home. The house is absolutely charming with its whimsical landscape in both the front yard and spacious back deck & garden. The interior of the house offers even more with the mix of modern conveniences and retro style. The claw-foot tub and vintage Westinghouse stove were a favorite. If you are traveling with dogs, this house is perfect. The mud/laundry room off the back is fully stocked with pet blankets, bowls, toys, and even pet stairs. The wine barrel dog bed in the living room was a favorite spot for all 3 dogs.
The neighborhood is fairly quiet & very walkable, plenty of places to dine and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. If you like nature, the historic Luther Burbank house & garden is a short drive away, along with lots of wineries and parks. There’s also lots of grocery stores, drug scores, gas stations, and chain restaurants options within a 5 mile radius.
Our host made check in/check out an absolute breeze, and was quick to reply to all communication. Allen really made our stay relaxing with all the thoughtful touches throughout the property. It really felt like we were visiting a cozy and familiar family member’s home. We will definitely book this house again.
This was probably the most pet friendly placen that we have ever visited. From the fenced in back yard to dog blankets and a cute dog bed, we found this to be a comfortable place to stay. We also enjoyed walking to downtown Santa Rosa for coffee and lunch.
Check in and out were quick and easy. Perfect location for exploring Santa Rosa and surrounding areas. Bungalow was clean, cozy, comfortable, and equipped with everything needed to make our stay enjoyable. We especially enjoyed having a glass of wine in the private backyard.
Nice, clean home with very comfortable beds. Very nicely appointed (especially the kitchen) with everything we needed, except Kleenex - I needed some Kleenex. We had one small issue which was resolved by the host in less than five minutes. We had a wonderful stay.
We really enjoyed staying at Allen’s place. He was very helpful and responsive. The house was clean and cozy, and had a well stocked kitchen. We loved the large, fenced yard since we traveled with 2 dogs. We would definitely stay there again.
Wonderful vintage themed cottage great fenced backyard for if you travel with furry friends Close to downtown and great market. Ting Hau is the best Chinese food I’ve ever had. Try them when you stay
This little house is absolutely adorable! The kitchen made me wish I had a cooking project so I could give the antique Wedgewood stove a spin. The decor is loaded with items I remember from my childhood several decades ago. Everything was clean and in good repair. The back yard was beautiful and quiet. And there is an amazing bakery just around the corner ( Google Criminal Bakery). Would absolutely stay again.
The entire process from booking to checking out was seamless. The property is truly special with a charming and welcoming vibe, a beautiful front porch and backyard. The location is perfect, incredible bakeries walking distance (minutes) away. A great experience all the way around. We will definitely book again.
I have already tried to make a follow up reservation at this lovely home and it is booked for my dates. Bummer for me, but I am happy for whoever gets the opportunity to stay in this sweet home. It is super clean, secure, and well stocked. Allen is kind and caring and very accommodating. Looking forward to my next stay~
The house is a nice old gem. Fun vintage decorations. All the good stuff you want: clean usable kitchen, Wi-Fi, nice backyard. Overall rating of 4 is mostly for preferential reasons. It’s in an area that doesn’t really have anything within walking distance without walking through some rough areas. Gotta drive to get to coffee, food, etc. Beds are full size, which is a bit too small. Security seems a bit iffy as old doors have old locks. Front door latch was broken so it wouldn’t latch shut or lock; security door fully latched and locked though. I alerted owner; wasn’t interested in doing anything about it. Would I stay there again? If the front door latch were fixed and the house were in a different area, yes. For location alone, no. If you don’t mind the location, it’s a decent stay.