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Starview Lodge: Quiet Mountain Home Bordering State Forest

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, free WiFi
Bathtub, jetted bath, towels, soap

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cobb, CA
  • Hoberg Forest Lake Golf Course
    8 min walk
  • Rob Roy Golf Club
    7 min walk
  • Santa Rosa Station
    67 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    69 min drive

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About this property

Starview Lodge: Quiet Mountain Home Bordering State Forest

Visiting Starview Lodge makes you feel a world away from the bustle of the city, despite being only 2 hours from San Francisco. Situated on Cobb Mountain – the tallest of the Mayacamas range above Calistoga - you will be treated to the scent of a dense forest, spectacular mountain views, and the best stargazing!

The lodge has three well-appointed bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a great room for entertaining. The master bedroom has a California King memory foam bed, while the second bedroom has a Queen memory foam bed and its own en-suite bathroom. The third bedroom has two bunk beds for a total of 4 twin beds, all with memory foam mattresses. All bedrooms are outfitted with premium linens and comforters.

The open great room combines kitchen, dining room and living room, all view spectacular views of the surrounding forest and Cobb Mountain. The lodge backs up to Boggs State Forest, and sits in a small clearing in the trees. There is a clear view of the night sky - it's a wonderful place to watch a meteor shower!

In the winter months, curl up by the wood-burning fireplace and sprawl on the couch to read a great book. You might also consider watching your favorite Netflix movie on the 50” HDTV.

In the summer, take advantage of the expansive deck with large gas grill, adirondack chairs, gas fire pit and outdoor dining table. Read a book while listening to the birds and deer rummage for food, or invite some friends and have an outdoor feast.

Once you have settled into the relaxed mountain atmosphere, you can leave the car behind and walk to many of the great things Cobb has to offer, including:
• Boggs State Forest – hiking, mountain biking (1/4 mile, 5 minutes)
• Mountain Meadow Golf Course (5 minutes)
• Hardester’s Grocery (10 minutes)
• Monterrey Mexican Grill (5 minutes)
• Mountain High Coffee (10 minutes)
• Cobb Mountain Pizza (10 Minutes)

You can also take a scenic drive through the mountains and discover other great nearby destinations, including:
• Pine Grove Family Resort – 2 swimming pools and a café (3 minutes)
• Boggs Lake Preserve - an ancient volcanic “lake” with guided nature walk (15 minutes)
• Loch Lomond Market & Deli – Food, drinks (10 minutes)
• Mother Loving In the Oven Bakery (10 Minutes)
• Harbin Hot Springs (10 minutes)

Your pet(s) are always welcome at Starview Lodge. There is a fully fenced deck and separate dog run in the side yard for your best friends to enjoy, and a state forest with thousands of acres to play is right outside the back door!

The cabin is equipped with cable TV, high-speed Internet with WiFi, HDTV, and central heat and central air conditioning. If you must work while you are there, rest assured the internet is high speed (100mbps+) and there is a small desk, chair and monitor for you to use.

Where is Cobb Mountain? It is less than an hour from Sonoma, Mendocino and Napa counties. It is two hours from Sacramento / central valley, and two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. The town of Cobb is above 2600’ and receives several periods of light snow during the winter! And because it is inland and sheltered from the coastal fog, it reaches wonderful but comfortable 80s/90s temperatures in the summer. It’s a perfect escape any time of the year.

Sometimes the name "lodge" confuses people! This is in fact a standalone single family home. We just call it a "lodge" because it's a rustic but comfortable home in the mountains.

NOTE on home layout: This is a two story home and is not wheelchair friendly. From the top of the driveway there are 12 exterior stairs up to the main level and entry. The main level has the kitchen, dining and living rooms, primary California king bedroom and full bath. Downstairs are two bedrooms and one bath. Interior access between floors is via a metal spiral staircase. There are two downstairs exterior doors that open to the driveway (two steps down).
During your stay at this lodge, you're just a quick walk from Hoberg Forest Lake Golf Course.
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Hoberg Forest Lake Golf Course and 6 minutes from Cobb Mountain
Starview Lodge: Quiet Mountain Home Bordering State Forest offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Cobb lodge is smoke free.

Property manager

David Wallerich

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Well-behaved dogs are welcome at the lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We have lots of child safety gear and furnishings.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Starview Lodge Quiet Mountain Home Bordering State Forest
Starview Lodge: Quiet Mountain Home Bordering State Forest Cobb
Starview Lodge: Quiet Mountain Home Bordering State Forest Lodge

Starview Lodge: Quiet Mountain Home Bordering State Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
Our family loved our stay here, relaxing on the deck, and watching all of the wildlife. It felt very remote, in spite of only being a short drive to town and conveniences. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
My family had a wonderful stay at Starview Lodge. We even saw some meteors from the incredible deck at night. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nestled in the Woods
A beautiful & peaceful place! View is great. Saw some deer & wild turkeys roaming around. Super-quiet too. Did some grilling-but had to change out propane tanks couple of times, as they were low & had a time using the starter button. But did manually. Would certainly recommend this lovely place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Friends gathering
We enjoyed our stay on Cobb Mt. We were visiting to attend a friends gathering at a house close by. We did have some issues with the house, but the owner was very responsive and understanding. The house is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood on Cobb Mt. The kitchen definitely needs some upgrading, but the living area was comfortable. We spent a fair amount of time on the outdoor deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Home
My group enjoyed staying at this home, easy access to Harbin hot springs. House was tidy and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tim E., Berlin, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
NICE MTN CABIN
It's a pleasant mountain cabin. Could use some modernization, especially in the kitchen. No dishwasher (not a surprise) and cupboards don't close, drawers fall out, etc. The driveway is very steep and rugged, but we had a Suburban and it did fine.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wine tasting
Overall quite nice. A little further from wine tasting when we realized.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for Get-Away
Our family, six adults, stayed for two nights, it was a very good experience. The house conveniently sits on a quiet street, just a few minutes from grocery store, restaurants. You can reach the hiking trails from the back yard, very nice. The place is very clean, owner was very responsive, always available when needed. We really enjoyed out staying!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
Situated right next to a forest area, had lots of deer and even a wild turkey right outside our window. Beautiful fall foliage and crisp clean air. The only thing to be mindful of is a steep driveway for parking. Near Clear Lake and state park and fun winding country roads.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
quiet & relaxing
Our group had a great stay at this mountain home. The beds were very comfortable, the deck was large and had a great view and the tasteful living room was ample to sit around and visit. On top of it all, the price was reasonable, something increasingly rare these days. I hope to be back again, for the great bed and the tranquility.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing
very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly V., Minnesota, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
Property was as described with comfortable furnishings, and spacious deck. We enjoyed the peaceful location and views of the night sky. One individual in our group had to work one day of the vacation and had no connectivity issues. Everything was fabulous and would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haynes W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice vacation spot
Nice place in the mountains for a getaway from crowds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eliza D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend at a beautiful property
I stayed here with three friends for a relaxing weekend away from SF. The property was well cared for and made for a very comfortable and restorative weekend. We appreciated the thoughtful details in the home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend
Great place in a wonderfully quiet setting. Really feels like home with a big deck including a gas fire pit, BBQ, great seating and a hammock. Kitchen includes coffee machine and espresso machine and all other appliances. We even found first aid stuff in the bathroom when we had a little mishap. Also, super kid friendly with lots of toys in a toy chest and books. We were in town to celebrate 2 family birthdays and this was the perfect place for entertaining and activities for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amanda W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ghosted by property manager
Never received checkin info and was ghosted by the property manager. Spent many hours trying to find alternative accommodations. Had an immobile parent and kids with me; none of whom travel much. It was a nightmare.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway in the Pines
We had such a wonderful stay in this adorable mountain cabin. It was my family of 5, mother-in-law and parents, and we all fit so comfortably. It’s fantastic that we could all stay downstairs and my parents had the upstairs bedroom, which gave them privacy and a little peace. The kids loved the bunk beds! We all enjoyed the deck so much. We sat by the firepit sipping wine at night after a day spent with family. The wild life was also fantastic with the wild turkeys and deer. Our kids loved it. The store and yummy pizza place are very close by. We can’t wait to return for another visit. My brother lives in the area, so we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter get away
The house was as described., very nice living/kitchen/dining room.. When we arrived there was about 18” of snow on the deck and in the driveway but couldn’t find a shovel so borrowed one from the neighbor. Enjoyed the house and fireplace through a very cold and rainy weekend. The drive up is a bit motion sickness stimulating though. All in all I recommend it. The deck would be great in better weather. Liked to watch the deer wandering about.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Pam W.

Cozy cabin in the woods
Enjoyed my stay with one friend. Quiet, cozy cabin. It snowed a bunch while we were there which lended to the coziness factor. The upstairs, open space, is great and, if the weather was warmer, we'd have the use of an incredibly spacious deck area. The upstairs also has the master bedroom (with a very comfy bed) and master bath (looks renovated/newer). Kitchen is well stocked with equipment and some pantry left overs (helpful). Saw a few mice droppings in the lower cabinets and it's probably hard to keep them at bay, but perhaps a more regular, and deeper, cleaning of those areas would be helpful? Very cozy and warm upstairs. To get downstairs to the other two bedrooms, you go down a metal, winding staircase. Keep this in mind for elderly or those having other types of walking issues. Wasn't a problem for us. Very cold downstairs (heat rises), so if you're there in colder months, turn on the heat right away to get it comfy. Slept well and comfortably in queen room. Quiet and dark the way I like. Bathroom could benefit from a refresh and deep cleaning. Towels could benefit from a recycle and re-new. Just a few suggestions. Great value for a cozy, charming, quiet cabin in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a weekend away
This spot in Cobb was so quiet and felt relaxingly remote, but is just 2 hours from Oakland. The house is a simple and comfortable 2-floor lodge perched on a hill. The deck looks back over the road and neighborhood toward the mountain. This spot is close to great day hiking and a convenient well-stocked grocery store. The bedding is very comfortable and clean. The deck is gorgeous and if it wasn’t so cold, we’d have been out there for most of our stay. The kitchen was not quite as advertised but is well-stocked and had everything we needed so no complaints. There is no dishwasher. BYO shampoo & soap. The towels are in need of replacing—they’re worn thin and had holes. A great spot and a restful retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainy New Year
Despite the atmospheric river deluge we spent a peaceful and relaxing 3 nights at Starview Lodge. The cosy log fire was enjoyed by us all as we watched the rain beat down!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall peaceful stay in middle of forest
The place is spacious as described, has all basic amenities. Cabin is peaceful, it’s close to a nearby trail. Saw deers in the area which was a plus!👍Only comment is to improve and organize the kitchen area. 2 drawers-by the coffee and countertop area is broken, and 1 cabinet doesn’t close properly. Supplies were all over the place, had to open so many drawers just to find specific cookware. It just looks messy, just need to organize the kitchen drawers/cabinets. I’ve also asked if it has basic supply like cooking oil, sugar etc. is included and they have all those except the olive oil I used to cook breakfast was almost used up. Bought a new bottle for myself instead. Lastly, there were many items left in fridge, I thought it should be thrown out if previous renter left them.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jenny S., Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness
Nappa
We came to celebrate our anniversary. We drove each day to Nappa and one day to the Red Woods. It was great because the cabin was between the two. We only had a few small issues. A few 8 legged friends found us in the down stairs bedroom. The driveway is very steep and slightly slippery due to the pine needles...it made parking an adventure every day. The neighbor dogs had a bark off one night that luckily ended before midnight. The bathtub/shower on the main floor was tricky to enter and exit due to the depth of the tub. The lights in the refrigerator were like strobe lights.. or similar to what happens on Stranger Things ;) Otherwise The home is very nice and we enjoyed the kitchen and the fireplace every night!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W., San Jose, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend Getaway
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely, well-stocked home! We checked in first, and then ran over to the market less than 5 minutes away to get food to grill, and then didn't need to leave again until checking out. Loved the fire pit and stargazing at night, and drinking coffee and reading books on the spacious deck during the day. The owner was responsive and helpful. Thank you for lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely mountain retreat
Our family of 5 adults thoroughly enjoyed our six-night stay in this charming cottage. We secured the property only few days before arriving in CA after deciding that a Tahoe trip was unworkable due to wildfire smoke. The main/upper floor with the master suite and spacious deck (fabulous outdoor living space) is the highlight of the home. We encountered some spiders on the lower level, but were delighted by the many deer who calmly wander through the neighborhood. :) Excellent communication with David as our plans evolved and also during a local power outage. Fortunately, the well-stocked local market and pizza place, just minutes away, have generators. We enjoyed hiking in the state forest behind the property, in Boggs Lake Reserve, and on Mt. Konocti, a volcano at nearby Clear Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022