Amy’s Local BNB is nestled among huge fir trees in a quiet neighborhood a short walk from downtown Sebastopol. This sunny contemporary gem focuses on our commitment to local and sustainably sourced food, wine, and crafts. With a full kitchen, you can enjoy the comforts of a meal cooked “at home” from the local farmer’s market, or walk to superb local eateries. We will share maps to our favorite swimming hole on the Russian River or to ocean beaches, or introduce you to excellent local vintners. Amy's Local BNB is a completely separate studio on the third floor of our home in Sebastopol. You enter via a private exterior staircase into this newly renovated space with high ceilings and wonderful views of old growth fir trees and the valley and hills beyond. As a professional contractor and interior designer, we have taken great pride in the quality of the design and construction. The full kitchen has top quality appliances, and we have included a full complement of cooking and serving wares. There is a comfy king bed and a washer/dryer. You will have super fast fiber optic WiFi and an Apple TV to use with your own streaming services. (No cable or local TV stations). There is a hot tub and a private back patio with a gas grill available for guests from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Coffee (3 options for making coffee: pour over, french press, or standard drip) or tea, with organic additives of your choice, and fresh home-baked gluten-free pastries are complimentary each morning. As an extra service, we can provide full breakfasts or fresh eggs from the girls in the backyard. Our back yard is a permaculture micro-farm. We have installed large rainwater storage tanks that provide irrigation water for the fruit and vegetable gardens, and a seasonal swale, with native plants, that soaks water into the ground. We are creating a full-circle ecosystem with kitchen scraps feeding the chickens, to compost, to gardens, and back to the kitchens. Come be part of our nourishing circle. We believe that our vacation rental should not negatively impact the planet and therefore have implemented steps to reduce waste and decease our carbon footprint. We provide bulk soap and shampoos some taken from cardboard packaging, use compostable trash bags, and use bamboo toilet paper and 100% recycled paper towels in plastic free packages. We have a large solar installation with electric heat pump HVAC system and water heater. We have used renewable building materials such as cork and linoleum flooring. Wherever possible we use fair trade and organic linens and always use scent free laundry soap. Our newly renovated marble tile shower from floor to ceiling is a luxurious experience. Brand new high end custom oak cabinetry with hidden TV, desk, mood lighting, and plenty of guest storage gives such a luxe vibe. While our listing is pet friendly, please let me know if you’re planning on bringing a dog (or other pet) as that helps me prepare and determine whether additional services might be needed. You will have full use of this private studio and parking in the driveway or street. Please note that the studio is up two flights of stairs and is not handicap accessible. A hot tub and patio with a small BBQ and bistro table is available for all guests. We have air conditioning in the unit, but the temperature is rarely above 80 in Sebastopol and cool breezes from the coast make for great sleep. We will be available to guide your stay with places to see and people to meet, or we can respect your complete privacy. We live on top of a hill surrounded by Douglas firs in a residential neighborhood overlooking the Laguna de Santa Rosa. We are a few blocks from Main Street with shopping and restaurants. Walk to local farmer's market, grocery stores, Hopmonk Tavern, The Barlow (wineries, breweries and restaurants) as well as quaint Main Street shopping. We are about 25 minutes from both the Russian River and the coast. There are wonderful small wineries in Sebastopol and the surrounding Sonoma County hillsides. We are about 45 minutes from Napa Valley, and about an hour and half to San Francisco.