Notes from the host
The Cottage at Dogwood
Summary:
As featured in Sunset Magazine, our contemporary 2-bedroom/2-bath cottage is a celebrated pet friendly retreat nestled in picturesque Ukiah Valley. Dogwood at Long Valley Ranch feels like remote wilderness yet is minutes from town and the wineries of Mendocino County. Set 100 miles north of San Francisco within an 800-acre private ranch, Dogwood offers its own freshwater pond and 83-acres of serenity while the lodging provides all modern comforts featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, a wood burning stove and both indoor and outdoor deep soaking tubs for two. The cottage has a perimeter fence for pet security.
The Space:
BY POPULAR REQUEST: SPECIAL RATES!
*Last Minute (within 7-days of check-in): 20% Discount
*1-Week Booking (7-13 Days): 10% Discount
*2-Weeks (14-20 Days): 15% Discount
*3-Weeks (21-29 Days): 20% Discount
*1-Month Booking (30-31 Days): 25% Discount
(if you are looking for a longer-term stay, 31+ Days, please contact us via e-mail/phone for a customized quote.)
A beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,220 square foot wine country residence situated on one of Boonville Road’s (Hwy 253) most exclusive ranches, DogWood is a private retreat with a multitude of features. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer forest and rolling valley views and bring in plenty of sunlight and moonlight from every room. Perhaps the property's most impressive features can be found outside the front door where you will find a private pond for fishing and swimming, miles of trails to explore and numerous shade spots and knolls for picnics, naps and reading. Perched on a hilltop ridge, DogWood was designed to enhance its picturesque surroundings to maximize privacy and encourage relaxation.
INTERIOR DETAILS AND AMENITIES
The Cottage features a modern and spacious floor plan planned around maximizing the indoor/outdoor lifestyle that Northern California is known for. Decorated with handsome fabrics, contemporary furniture, modern lighting and local artwork, DogWood creates a feel of Mendocino elegance for our guests. Urban comforts for both humans and their pets, include central heat and air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, ceramic tile flooring throughout and a laundry room. For multiple guests, traveling together doesn’t mean you have to be on top of each other as the two bedrooms are separated by a large open living space.
Open Living Space: Airy Living, Dining and Kitchen combo provides an open-concept environment to disconnect, relax and entertain.
Living: Comfortable leather sofa and viewing chairs provide seating for six whether relaxing around the fireplace or watching movies on the 65” Samsung TV, featuring Chromecast for customized viewing. Sofa can be utilized as a bed for one extra guest.
Kitchen: Cooking enthusiasts will enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen includes gas stove, large cutting board island, variety of pots/pans/baking equipment, microwave, dishwasher, Capresso coffee grinder/pot, Nespresso coffee, tea kettle, long-bread toaster, Belgian waffle maker, rice cooker, wok, hand mixer, Cuisinart Blender and a water filtration system. Locally sourced, organic produce, seafood and meats are abundantly available year-round via farmers markets, the Ukiah Co-op and individual seafood mongers and butchers.
Dining: A salvaged wood French bakery table featuring bentwood/rattan seating provides workspace and dining accommodations for up to 8 people. Entertaining is enhanced by stoneware, flatware and a selection of placemats and napkins to fit every occasion.
Main Bedroom Suite: Wake up to the views of Sherwood Forest in a modern, minimalist California King Thuma platform bed featuring a Tempurpedic mattress and high-quality sheets and bedding, alpaca blankets and a selection of soft-to-firm pillows either in down or down alternatives. The extra-large bedroom offers two cozy reading chairs, ample closet space with storage drawers, 40” Samsung television featuring Chromecast for customized viewing and a modern desk. All windows feature privacy/room darkening roller shades. It’s a great space for solitude!
Main Suite Bathroom: A true private spa getaway with views of the country and plenty of on-demand hot water fed from our private well, the extra-large bathroom features a soaking tub (for two) and a separate rainfall Shower. Plush Turkish towels, bubble bath and bath salts are provided.
Second Bedroom Suite: A cozy version of the Main Bedroom, the second bedroom offers the same high quality sheets, bedding and pillows for a rejuvenating sleep. Includes ample closet space with storage drawers and all windows feature privacy/room darkening roller shades. A private en suite bathroom includes stand-up shower and plenty of comfortable Turkish bath towels.
Laundry Room: Commercial grade Speed Queen Washer and Dryer, Cleaning Equipment and Supplies, Wet Sink, iron/ironing board and general pet supplies provide the added conveniences of home.
Other Modern Amenities: Central HVAC, Screened windows, Wireless High-Speed Internet, high-grade water treatment and softening system. While the cottage has central air-conditioning there are many days that you can open the windows (that all have screens) to let the country fresh air in, especially during the cool Spring/Summer nights.
DogWood Pond: The property features a 2-acre pond (commonly referred as Piano Lake due to it's shape) that is managed by a professional aquatics manager every month throughout the year and is safe for swimming and fishing. We have plenty of towels for swimming (separate from the bathroom towels) for both humans and dogs. For those who enjoy fishing, the pond is stocked with Bass with some Blue Gill. After the Bass spawning season is over (late May), caught Bass has ranged from 10-14 inches (3-4 pounds). Most folks that come up are catch-and-release but we have had folks (especially our aquatics manager) that enjoy a good pond Bass dinner! :)