Hollyhock Country House

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Frank

We had to leave very early, so sadly we weren't able to stay for breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Rana

Host was very accommodating

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Anna

Lucille was an incredible host! The house is charming, beautifully decorated, and full of personality. She made us feel so welcome and even shared stories about her travels and life—it felt really special and personal. The location in Sonoma is peaceful and scenic, perfect for relaxing. Our stay was cozy, memorable, and added so much to my 21st birthday weekend. Highly recommend!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Mahira

A Peaceful, Sunlit Gem with Heart and Character

Staying at Hollyhock Country House is nothing like your typical beige hotel or Motel 6 experience. This is a truly special stay, you’re not just renting a room, you’re being welcomed as a guest into Lucile’s charming and character-filled home.

The house is clean, well-kept, and full of personality, with beautiful decor collected from her travels around the world. Conversations with Lucile are a joy—she’s a wonderful host with fascinating stories and a kind, calming presence.

Mornings here are lovely: breakfast is fresh and simple with eggs, bread, and seasonal fruit, enjoyed in a space flooded with natural sunlight. The house is bright and peaceful, and despite being close to nature, it’s impressively bug-free.

If you’re looking for a quiet, meaningful, and sun-drenched escape with warmth and soul, Hollyhock Country House is it.

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2025

Jean

No Shower -- ONLY a TUB
Very small bedroom, not enough room for 2 adults, loud hardwood floors that woke each other up both up each night if one of us needed to use the toilet at night.
Not enough counter space in the bathroom - nowhere to put HABAs or shaving kit.
4+ pillows that clogged up the bed, obscuring napping or sleeping space. 1pillow per person would have been find.
Very old, ornate antique everything. If you like that, then this is right for you.
What I Liked: The morning coffee and the host's handmade fresh baked fruit filled pastries.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2025

Linda

My favorite part of our stay was the charming hostess/homeowner. Lucille was so warm, welcoming and a fountain of information about the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Mark

Lucille is a wonderful, pleasant and witty hostess who made us feel more like old friends than guests at a B&B!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2024

Po

This is classic B and B. House owner is friendly. She prepared nice breakfast for us and chat with us. House is old but clean. There is no shower, only bath tube. So it’s very hard to wash hair. I just wait until I get home.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2024

Don

Ok in a pinch,

The property need signage
There is nothing indicating it’s holly hock country house
The entry to a long driveway is very dark
Needs lights atleast at the entry

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Bhardwaj

Host is friendly and knowledgeable

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2024

John

Lucille was a wonderful host! and I very much enjoyed her hospitality.
Loved the quiet and serene location.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2023

Norbert

We stayed overnight at Hollyhock House and found it a delightful experience. The room was cosy and the bathroom was conveniently situated right next door.
The breakfast, prepared by hostess Lucille, was delicious. Baked breads prepared by herself, jams, , eggs, and fresh fruit, with juices and coffee to accompany the meal. Lucille is also a delightful and interesting conversationalist.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2023

brenton

A very bright light outside the window which I could not block. No screen on the window, which needed to be open due to no airconditioning.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2023

Ashley

Book a night at Hollyhock Country House

We loved our stay at Hollyhock. The owner has been doing this for over 35 years, the concept is nothing new to her. It is very European, you’re staying in a cozy room within her home. We had our own bedroom and bathroom, it all felt very private, and un-rushed. This was one of our more relaxing stays, the street was quiet, which may have aided in that serene feeling. Breakfast the next day was wonderful, we had so many options. If we ever visit Sonoma again we hope to stay at Hollyhock.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2023

Yang

Very nice host with a well maintained old house. The only drawback is the lack of air conditioning.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2023

Jill

Lucille is wonderful. This is a true, unique b and b experience. Loved our stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2022

deborah

Host was very accommodating, kind and friendly! This a sweet older home with lots of charm.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2022

Kenneth

Lucille was a wonderful hostess
Beautiful breakfast and lovely conversation. I couldn’t ask for more.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2022

Elena

We really enjoyed our stay, the historic and unique wood work, the old fashioned decors.
And of course Lucille’s hospitality and the wonderful breakfast.
We hope to return in the near future, and spend more time on the property to relax and bird watch.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Apr 2022

Kenneth

-

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2022

Catherine

My ONLY beef is that Expedia does NOT make it clear that you are renting a room in someone's house. This is something I normally would never do....and wouldn't have had I known... but the beauty of the Farmhouse, the kindness of our host Lucille, and the gorgeous breakfast made it worthwhile. And the bed is so comfy....I slept so soundly and peacefully! I enjoyed my stay very much.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

This is a very charming nearly 100 year old farmhouse. Our room was very cozy and welcoming. Lucille made us feel right at home. We had a wonderful breakfast including fresh baked bread and pastries. We enjoyed our stay here and loved this very unique and special place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

We love visiting with Lucille. She provides a lovely breakfast - fresh squeezed OJ and more.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The property is unique. There are many interesting items from around the world. Lucille is a welcoming host.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Oct 2019

Kenneth

Not your nice B&B

Building was so old and out of the way that we did not stay. Kitchen was right next to the room. No bathroom off room. Had to go out of room and use a shared bath so we decided not to stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Great clean property. Very kitschy and unique. The host Lucille is accommodating and gives great tips on places to check out nearby. House stayed nice and cool during the hot days and it was nice to fall asleep to the crickets chirping outside.
One thing to note is the shower is more of a tub with a shower attachment, not a traditional shower.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

I liked the natural setting, uniqueness, art, furnishings, excellent Hostess, location. Its secluded yet close to town.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2019

Tammy

This is a country farmhouse filled with antiques, art and memorabilia. This is a European style bed and breakfast establishment. The rooms are small, you do not have a private bathroom but it is cozy, quiet, charming, and clean. The house is situated on a large property with lots of greenery. You can sit out on the covered front porch and watch the birds. The owner lives on the property and serves a continental breakfast with delicious home baked bread and pastries. This is probably not the place for someone looking for a base of operations while spending an extended time in the Sonoma Valley but it is great for one or two nights of touring.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The hostess, Lucille, was friendly and helpful.
The property was very quiet and mellow.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2019

Rose

Peaceful setting

Loved this quaint European style bed and breakfast Lucille was wonderful and great company what a lovely peaceful setting.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Awesome service and very friendly owner.
Quiet and Serene property surrounded by fruit trees.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2019

Anne

Excellent B&B

The house is very cozy and located in a peaceful spot, adjacent to a couple of wineries. The owner is very knowledgeable about the area and I enjoyed chatting with her over a tasty breakfast!

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2019

Verified traveler

The best part of the property was Lucille. She was a wonderful hostess and is the owner of the property. My issue is that this is not a true bed and breakfast, but an owner renting out a room in her home and should be stated as such. The house is extremely old and although my room was comfortable, there was a musty smell.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

.fantastic & lovely...++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Nov 2018

Lawrence

Owner was VERY nice but property is VERY overpriced . Double beds went out in the 50's! But bed was of good quality.
Not a place for older folks as railing on only one side of entry stairway as an example. Room is very SMALL TO THE POINT THAT YOU CANNOT ACCESS ONE SIDE OF THE BED .Inside is furnished with interesting things but to many. I think some younger folks might enjoy this VERY rustic property.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Charming century-old Sonoma cottage decorated & hosted by globe-trotting artist

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent host, beautiful home:) wonderful homemade breakfast

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2018

Sylvie

Breakfast was delicious and kindness of owner and location very quiet close to Sonoma

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Cozy, quiet and so close to downtown

Super close to Downtown Sonoma and a great price for a cozy quiet room. Lucille is a wonderful host and her baked goods are delicious!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2018

Verified traveler

Wine country - very nice and quite country setting. Close to wineries & village of Sonoma.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2018

Clark

Country Comfort

Lovely quiet setting.out a little way from the noise and traffic of town. Like staying with a favorite aunt. Private bathroom next door to bedroom. Will have to remember how to take a bath in a tub, but there is a hand shower head on metal-covered flexible tubing for washing your hair. Old fashion hardwood floors and furniture so no plastic smell. Flaky homemade fruit-filled pastry, fresh fruit, etc. for breakfast. Perfect for vacation from usual commercial business, however WIFi is available and free.

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Will recommend to my friends

Very charming place with a wonderful hostess

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

I had two criteria for this second annual trip to Sonoma: Stay anywhere except a hotel and visit some small organic farms that don’t offer public farm tours. Even when I’m considered a tourist, I hate being around tourists. I found a hundred-year-old farmhouse bed and breakfast off the beaten wine tasting path, and just far enough away from the Sonoma Plaza, but close enough to Wholefoods to get my special morning cereal and alternative milk. I pulled up to the Hollyhock Country House just after sunset and realized I had chosen the perfect place to hang my hat for a couple of nights. The lit wooden plank porch was absolutely charming, especially with an inviting ginger cat perched on the top step purring for a pet. Although I couldn’t see too much, I noticed the colorfully painted quilt patterned doors on the detached garage and sheds, giving the place just enough funkiness to make me feel at home.

When I entered through the wood framed screen door, onto the creaky original hardwood floor, I could here the soft sound of a television show down the hallway, and smell the fresh, sweet aroma of baked bread. I echoed “hello” through the short corridor and a bright-eyed hostess emerged with a welcoming smile. Accustomed to the weary traveler showing up at dark, she intuitively showed me my room, the bathroom, the wifi code, and then asked me my plans for the morning. One thing about the genteel homeowner and innkeeper, Lucille, she'll prepare scrumptious homemade morning treats!

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2017

Rachel

Quirky authentic lodging - no complaints!

We stayed here for one night. It is a beautiful Arts and Crafts home with alll original features. Lucille, the host, made us feel welcome and comfortable. She was also really helpful with directions to the centre of town (about 30 minutes walk) and with routes to run in the morning. Breakfast was lovely. A quaint place to stay and a very pleasant experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2017

Lucie

Fantastic little piece of paradise and great welcome and breakfast.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Charming Home, Very Welcoming

We enjoyed the intricately decorated home of Lucille, had a pleasant conversation with her, and found her to be very welcoming. ...and the coffee was great too!

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2017

Rich

Nice room near Sonoma.

The hostess (Lucille) is terrific. The farmhouse is old, but the place is impeccably clean with beautiful antiques. And breakfasts were wonderful with plenty of interesting conversation.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Lucille's house was a wonderful place to stay, she is a lovely host. Great location for the wedding we went to at Cornerstone.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2017

Jo

wonderful Bohemiun style retreat

So much fun! The owner is delightful-a professional baker ( she made pastries to \"dye for\", a professional
artist and a world wide traveler. Room furnishings are antique collections from Germany. This is a non traditional
environment-unique, fun, perhaps \"funky\" not a the traditional cookie cutter room.
Turning onto a graveled dirt short road, passing mosaic tiled clay pots, you will see a large colorful abstract design painted on the garage front and a parking sign..this is definitely an artist abode. The charming owner has a welcoming
smile and many adventures to share. My husband and I had a wonderful time and hope too return soon .

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2016

Verified traveler

Nice Bed and Breakfast

The host is wonderful. The home is comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

quaint, comfortable and clean.

Nice, friendly accommodations. Very pleasant owner/proprietor.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Cozy get away

What a wonderful find! Quiet, clean, and what a delicious continental breakfast baked by the owner, Lucille. And Gray Boy, her cat, was mr curiosity himself. Thank you.

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Quiet, rustic home

Very quiet place 5 minutes by car to town of Sonoma.
Lucille is friendly & artistic & provides yummy homemade bread & strudel for breakfast.
The room & bed are small, the bed is a bit \"tired\" & there is no shower; just a bathtub.
Overall it's a sweet place to stay.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Funky old farmhouse, congenial host, very quiet location. No Wine Country luxury here, just a good bed and nice homemade pastries. Good price for summer in Sonoma.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

not a hotel but a cute Bed and Breakfast

dont be mistaken, this is not a hotel. It is a home welcoming guests. That being said, we felt very welcome and Lucille was a great host. the bathroom may need a little updating.

Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2016

Paul

This is a B&B not a hotel

Despite Expedia saying \"hotel\" twice in their booking confirmation, when I eventually located what I thought was a country house hotel it turned out to be a very basic B & B. I was extremely disappointed particularly as I was booked for 2 nights.
Expedia must make it clear whether the premises are a hotel or a B & B. This is the second time that Expedia have done this to me.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2015

Alla

Really good bed and breakfast.

Good bed and breakfast. The owner is very nice and sweet. She makes you feel very welcome. In the morning you can see hummingbirds flying around the property. We really enjoyed our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2015

Irene

A country house in Sonoma

On the whole, this is an enchanting place, with lots of character. The bathroom is to be shared with (an)other tenant(s) and has no shower (one can take a bath and rinse oneself with a hose), but otherwise everything is sparkling clean and uniquely tasteful. The house is at a driving distance to downtown Sonoma, so the place is very quiet. The lady of the house provides continental breakfasts, with wonderful freshly-baked pastries and fabulous conversation if there is an interest as she is an artist and a world traveler.

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2015

Deborah

Glad I stayed here

I was concerned at first when I read some of the other reviews but I am glad I stayed here. First, it was the only place I could find that would allow me to stay only one night. That alone was a big bonus. It was neat and clean and the owner, Lucille, was very nice and attentive. If you expect a luxury hotel you will be disappointed. I agree with other reviewers who said it reminded them of an old style European B and B. It was just a room and a bathroom. The lack of a shower was probably the only thing that I didn't like. It's an old clawfoot tub and she has a hose attached so you can easily rinse off. But I think it would get old if you were staying several nights in a row.

Overall it was very nice and quaint and I would stay there again if I had to be there for a night or two. She told me she has two rooms and one bath but she knows people don't like to share a bathroom so she only rents both rooms out at a time if the people know each other.

Continental breakfast was simple but good. If you prefer a personal touch instead of giant hotel chains this is the place for you.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2015

John

Staying at Your Aunt's House

Very rustic! You are basically staying at someone's home, not your typical Sonoma/Napa B&B. The bathroom was not connected to our room, but was close. Also there was no shower. That being said our hostess was very nice, the bed very comfortable and the area very quiet.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2015

Brenda

Cute country house

Cozy farmhouse, wonderful service. The homemade pastries and continental breakfast were amazing. Had breakfast with two deer laying just outside the window. Very quiet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2015

Brenda

Cute Rustic Farmhouse

Very cozy and quiet. Lucille was a wonderful hostess, the breakfast spread was delicious.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2015

Kim

Warm and welcoming.

We had a wonderful stay at this B&B. Lucille is a very welcoming and warm person and made our stay in her home very enjoyable. She is attentive and extremely interesting to talk with. Lucille also provided a delicious breakfast with homemade pastries. The house is quite old but has bags of character and is filled with quirky nick nacks and items revived by Lucille. Whilst the room is small, it is clean and comfortable. The location is along a quiet road, opposite a major winery. It is also a short drive to Sonoma Plaza. We would stay here again if only to see Lucille.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2015

raymond

Quaint Sonoma Hideaway

My stay was most comfortable and the room was nice. Would definitely stay again
if I find myself in Sonoma again.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Autentic and original

We loved staying with Lucille in her beautiful country house!

So very different and very homely filled with wonderful things.

Sonoma very near is a nice old town.

2/10

Poor

23 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Ladies Beware

Home owner was gracious, her home is filled with interesting things. We were not told that a man lived in the house a few yards from the main house. Long story short I caught the tenant looking into our windows the first night we were there! Keep the window curtains closed at night and do not stand infront of the windows at all. The curtains are thin and can easily be seen through. The hedge outside the bedroom window was freshly cut with a clear view from the pathway directly into the room. The homeowner got a confession from the man. The homeowner told us the man is \"harmless\". Well, needless to say the three night booked stay was a one, (sleepless) night stay. We left as soon as we could and will never return. We will attempt to get a complete refund.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2014

J

Charming Country House in Wine Country

We spent two nights at Hollyhock in order to attend a wedding and accompanying festivities. Hollyhock Country House was a great base. A lovely 1920s farmhouse with original details: quiet, clean, comfortable and close to the Sonoma Plaza (a five-minute drive) and other sights. Lucille was a helpful, attentive hostess. We highly recommend this B & B.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Funky Early 20th Century House

We checked in a couple of days after the Napa Earthquake. Even though the house was in Sonoma there were a couple of cracks in the plaster. The house is in need of some TLC and the home of an accomplished artist.



The bedroom is small and the bad a normal double -- adequate for one but crowded for two. Fortunately we had a cool spell in the evening as there is no air conditioning. Price is right and one of the few B&B's that did not want to sell you the whole 3 day holiday weekend.



There is no shower only a bathtub with a funky plastic hose to use to wash your hair.



There is a cat on premise -- so if you have allergies it may be an issue. Cat is actually very tame and always wanted to be petted.



The hostess is charming and the breakfast good. We would not do it again however.

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Comfortable stay in private residence

My guy and I really enjoyed our inn keeper, Lucille. She joined us for breakfast and got the scoop on the wedding we attended the night before. I will note that you are actually staying in a room in her private home, so it's a fairly intimate setting. We're flexible, so it worked well for us. Hollyhook was less than 15 minutes from our venue and close to town and many wineries. You really can't beat the price for the area. The other option we looked at was more than double what we paid here.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Quaint relaxing country home.

Super adorable quaint, cozy country home! Was adorable! Quiet street surrounded by vineyards. I felt like I was at my grandmothers house, gave me warm and fuzzies! Super close to downtown shops and restaurants.

2/10

Poor

30 Jul 2014

Zooming

Stay anywhere but here

The problem I am facing when starting this review is WHERE do I begin?? The entrance to this ramshackle dump should have alerted me immediately, an old faded sign stuck on a chain link fence announces your unfortunate arrival, overgrown with weeds and extremely unkempt with a pothole filled \"driveway\" which isn't a driveway at all merely a dirt track. I was instructed to park the car anywhere I liked as we were the only guests. (Surprise surprise) There are NO parking facilities at all, you abandon your car in the side of a field, ok for 4wd vehicles but I was concerned for my rental. Broken steps lead up to a FILTHY tired looking bungalow with peeling paint, uneven porch boards and just a general feeling of neglect. Inside the house it's DARK, floor boards screech at ever footstep, no private bath, dirty kitchen with rubbish all over the place. Our room was tiny, filled with junk, poky and the whole house stinks of rancid cats urine. This all washes over the head of the owner who informed me at almost 3pm the \"room\" wasn't ready, gladly we took off and spent the next few hours searching for alternative accommodation but to no avail. We killed time before we went back to the dump at 9pm, took sleeping tablets and got up and left at 5am while it was still dark, no way would we be having ANY breakfast in this place. I was angry beyond belief that anyone would DARE to charge people for staying in this dirty, untidy hovel, quite honestly the kennels I put the dogs in are better.

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2014

Suzette

Cozy Bed & Breakfast

Hollyhock Country House is a simple & cozy place to spend a night. Our room had a double bed with a coat rack and seated bench with an adjacent bathroom. It is an old house, so the floors do creak as you walk. Located a few miles east of Sonama Plaza, where there are no street lights. GPS makes it easier to find, esp when driving at night. We drove down the driveway, which leads to the back entrance of the house. Continental breakfast was served.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2014

Verified traveler

Hollyhock Country House Review

This was such a nice place to stay if you are looking for something different than a big hotel. Hollyhock is located in the middle of vineyards and if you arrive at night it may seem a little sketch, but we were inside we didn't want leave! It is beautifully decorated and the innkeeper was and very welcoming. Our breakfast was out on the sun deck and it was beautifully decorated with art and artifacts from her travels. We loved it!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2014

disneytaurus

Comfortable and quiet

This was our first trip to Sonoma and our first Bed and Breakfast. Overall we had a great experience and got the rest we deserved. Lucy is the hostess and she was very social and kind to us. She has a very social cat that was very friendly. If you are not a cat person don't worry because she will keep it away and out of the room. She also has very good tips on things to do in town. Just remember if you choose to go here you are going into their home so don't over expect.

4/10

Poor

20 Dec 2013

Verified traveler

Hollyhock House

Price was 1/3 what normally would pay in Sonoma, so value was about equal. Garishly painted garage warned us of taste questions upon arrival. Craftsman house is one of the strangest mish-mashes of tchotskies we've ever seen assembled, each incongruous with the other. (Hungry Little Caterpillar bathmat is good example.) Room was tiny but serviceable. Separate bathroom had claw-footed bathtub with hose attached to water spout, but no spray on hose. We chose not to bathe. Breakfast was delightful, homemade pastries.