Consider this a cozy basecamp rather than a destination in itself. The cottage is a comfortable place to rest and recharge for another day of adventure.
Short drive to a day of hiking nearby state parks: Hendy Woods, Navarro River, Montgomery Woods (near Ukiah), or along Hwy 1. Don't miss the wine tasting in Philo.
Don't want to dine out? Take away from restaurants or the counter at the back of the market within walking distance. Cottage has a small dining table with place settings, microwave, full-sized fridge, and a drip coffee machine (bring your own ground coffee, or whole beans and grinder).
This is VRBO so bring your own shampoo, conditioner and soap. Clean & comfortable bed, arm chairs (indoors) and balcony chairs (outdoors) -- and large, fluffy bath towels.
Located off main street and behind the main house on the lot (also available for vacation rental), the cottage was a quiet retreat and good value.