Cinnamon Bear Creekside Inn

Travel Date: January 31, 2025

Drove to Sonoma for a family birthday and was excited to try this inn. We were checked in and greeted by a very nice person and then shown to our suite which was directly connected to the warm lobby. I don't think I've ever felt a colder hotel room in...

Drove to Sonoma for a family birthday and was excited to try this inn. We were checked in and greeted by a very nice person and then shown to our suite which was directly connected to the warm lobby. I don't think I've ever felt a colder hotel room in my life. I immediately came back out and asked why the rooms were so cold (no thermostat in living room or bedroom). She said she would "turn up the thermostat" She knew that wouldn't happen/help. It was soon obvious that the rooms are never heated. She then said there was a space heater in one of the closets. Seriously?? (The fireplace was non-functional). We turned the space heater on from that time (6 pm) and left it on all night, moving it from room to room depending on where we were at the time. It did little to help. The bed had no blanket/comforter/duvet, just a very thin polyester bedspread. We found four throws in the various closets to put on the bed during the night. Absolutely ridiculous to expect someone to stay in rooms this cold and uninviting. I'd never received so many texts/e-mails from an inn/hotel prior to a stay - at least 10 I'd say. After our stay? Not so much! My response to the e-mail after our stay was unanswered until I wrote again and mentioned that I am a travel agent. I got a response then and again replied. No answer. Will never stay again and obviously won't recommend. P.S. This was at the time of the terrible LA fires and was reading an article the night of our stay about the main cause of house fires that people aren't really aware of. It said the cause was dirty exhaust/air filters. I immediately went into the bathroom and looked up the the exhaust fan. It was so dirty I doubt it even functioned. Disgusting!

Travel Date: September 30, 2023

This place is just as cute as its name would suggest! There is a little bear out front to greet you. Reception was warm. The rooms are clean. The bed was really comfortable with silky smooth high quality sheets and memory foam pillows. They give free wine in the afternoon...

This place is just as cute as its name would suggest! There is a little bear out front to greet you. Reception was warm. The rooms are clean. The bed was really comfortable with silky smooth high quality sheets and memory foam pillows. They give free wine in the afternoon but we were always out so didn’t partake. The breakfasts are really good! They change daily. We had pancakes and scrambled eggs one day and a sausage scramble with fried egg the next. Things I would improve: the water pressure isn’t the strongest. And they don’t have enough parking in the lot for all the guests so a couple cars need to park on the road which can get busy.

Travel Date: June 30, 2023

Lodging in Sonoma is expensive in season, so if you want to stay somewhere without spending huge dollars, this is a reasonable option. The rooms are clean, the shower stall old but works, the breakfasts great, parking on site, window air units work well, noise from outside street is noticeable...

Lodging in Sonoma is expensive in season, so if you want to stay somewhere without spending huge dollars, this is a reasonable option. The rooms are clean, the shower stall old but works, the breakfasts great, parking on site, window air units work well, noise from outside street is noticeable without the fan on, backyard is lovely, the stairs to the second floor are steep. Not perfect, but not bad either, and probably the best value in season.

Travel Date: May 31, 2023

Husband and I stayed for five nights, including Memorial Day weekend. We had the Ms. Holiday room, which had a very large bathroom and was on the main floor, with a door opening to the beautiful patio area. The hosts, Karen and Larry were very friendly and made us feel...

Husband and I stayed for five nights, including Memorial Day weekend. We had the Ms. Holiday room, which had a very large bathroom and was on the main floor, with a door opening to the beautiful patio area. The hosts, Karen and Larry were very friendly and made us feel at home. When we arrived, their wine and appetizer hour was in full swing. We enjoyed talking to the other guests and and were quite impressed with Karen's appetizers and hospitality. We had reservations at Sonoma Grille that evening (highly recommended), but stayed for a few bites and glasses of wine. The next morning, Karen made a fabulous breakfast, including homemade blueberry muffins, fresh fuit, followed by a quiche and fried potatoes. I am not a breakfast person, but during the five days we stayed there, we were spoiled rotten having eggs benedict, french toast, the best cooked bacon ever, biscuits and gravy, and many more dishes. I wish I would have brought my phone to breakfast to take pictures. She also made homemade cookies that she served in the evening and we found overselves having a few when we arrived back to the BnB after attending BottleRock. Fortunately for us, we were able to have our stay during Karen and Larry's management. ****Their last day was June 1st as they are moving onto different opportunities. Hopefully the owner will find another fabulous couple to host the place.**** They really made us feel like family.

Travel Date: April 30, 2023

Very nice stay. Breakfast was top notch. Karen and Larry were great hosts, 1 mile from plaza. Please we chose this Bed and Breakfast. Our room had its own entrance as well as main house entry. Nice grounds to enjoy outdoors. priced right!

Travel Date: February 28, 2023

We booked a room here, as it was one of the few available at the last minute. I figured it would be OK based on the mostly good reviews I read, but unfortunately our experience was not positive. The place is dark and run down with lots of peeling paint,...

We booked a room here, as it was one of the few available at the last minute. I figured it would be OK based on the mostly good reviews I read, but unfortunately our experience was not positive. The place is dark and run down with lots of peeling paint, older carpet, and older bathroom fixtures. I can generally overlook those types of things if a room is comfortable, but the dealbreaker that leads me to write this review is that our room was just not clean. The rug had clearly not been vacuumed in a very long time, the bathroom had mold issues, and the window could not be opened to air things out. Our towel mat was either actually dirty or was just so old that it appeared dirty. I can't comment on the breakfast, as we were in such a hurry to leave that we didn't stay for it.

Travel Date: January 31, 2023

Lovely breakfast and happy hour spread, fabulous wine, comfy bed. But don’t tell Karen any inclusive liberal views unless you’re prepared for being berated for trusting in grace, accepting diverse viewpoints, and loving all people. Her last night attack on my spouse’s viewpoint kind of ruined the two beautiful days...

Lovely breakfast and happy hour spread, fabulous wine, comfy bed. But don’t tell Karen any inclusive liberal views unless you’re prepared for being berated for trusting in grace, accepting diverse viewpoints, and loving all people. Her last night attack on my spouse’s viewpoint kind of ruined the two beautiful days we’d had

Travel Date: October 31, 2022

We stayed for a couple of nights for a quick visit to the Sonoma area. The Inn was wonderful. Larry and Karen are extremely welcoming (as is their dog Bo), we felt like we were visiting family. We arrived in time for a complimentary glass of wine and extensive snacks...

We stayed for a couple of nights for a quick visit to the Sonoma area. The Inn was wonderful. Larry and Karen are extremely welcoming (as is their dog Bo), we felt like we were visiting family. We arrived in time for a complimentary glass of wine and extensive snacks in the evening and greatly enjoyed the home-cooked breakfasts each morning, especially the lemon-blueberry coffee cake and the danishes. The room had everything we needed though the bathroom is in need of updating and could use a couple of more shelves. The location is extremely convenient to downtown Sonoma. We also enjoyed the opportunity to meet other guests at breakfast each morning. We would definitely stay again.

Travel Date: October 31, 2022

The inn is very well situated for exploring Sonoma and its locality, despite being on a bend on a busy road. The breakfasts, served by amiable young staff members, are a delight and the "happy hour " where appetisers and a glass of wine are served is a nice inclusion....

The inn is very well situated for exploring Sonoma and its locality, despite being on a bend on a busy road. The breakfasts, served by amiable young staff members, are a delight and the "happy hour " where appetisers and a glass of wine are served is a nice inclusion. The inn could do with an element of renovation but nevertheless is very clean.

Travel Date: September 30, 2022

Stayed here for 2 nights and it was wonderful. Karen and Larry made you feel so at home with gorgeous home cooking, wine and cakes in an afternoon and a hot cooked breakfast to set you on your way! It was a pleasure to have met such a professional, caring...

Stayed here for 2 nights and it was wonderful. Karen and Larry made you feel so at home with gorgeous home cooking, wine and cakes in an afternoon and a hot cooked breakfast to set you on your way! It was a pleasure to have met such a professional, caring and attentive couple. A must if you visit Sonoma!

Travel Date: March 31, 2022

Great location - short walk or drive to Sonoma plaza. The owners are lovely people and very accommodating. Beau the husky is the kindest dog I’ve ever met. He’s so lovable- makes me want to return - just to see Beau. The breakfast and afternoon tea/snacks were very tasty. The...

Great location - short walk or drive to Sonoma plaza. The owners are lovely people and very accommodating. Beau the husky is the kindest dog I’ve ever met. He’s so lovable- makes me want to return - just to see Beau. The breakfast and afternoon tea/snacks were very tasty. The rooms are a bit dated, filled with squeaks and creaks but it’s an older home. There is a lovely gazebo in the back of the home with a television that we enjoyed when we wanted to have cocktails outside. One suggestion- they need bolder coffee- all of my family said the coffee was watery. I already made this suggestion to the owners who were receptive.

Travel Date: October 31, 2021

We stayed 3 nights and can’t wait to come back thanks to the hospitality of Innkeepers Karen & Larry and their lovely dog Beau that spent the days basking in the sun. We arrived several hours early to drop our luggage and recommendations. Karen greeted us, explained the Wine Passport,...

We stayed 3 nights and can’t wait to come back thanks to the hospitality of Innkeepers Karen & Larry and their lovely dog Beau that spent the days basking in the sun. We arrived several hours early to drop our luggage and recommendations. Karen greeted us, explained the Wine Passport, suggestions for next few days and invited us to the afternoon cocktail drinks/app happy hour. Our room was just cleaned and able to bring bags upstairs. We stayed in the Sarah Vaughan room: adorable room with soaking jetted tub. Thanks to Karen’s suggestions, we went to the Landmark Vineyard and loved the floral grounds and bocce court and Kenwood for a tasting before returning for the Inn’s happy hour: blow away with their delicious apps and glass of Kenwood wine. Guests were chatty and lots of good tips shared on tastings in the area. Breakfast was served at 8:30 with fruit, pastry, fluffy quiche, sausage and coffee. We explored the area and returned to another wonderful happy hour with stuffed mushrooms and cheese board. The Inn is perfectly located walking distance to downtown Sonoma and a must see. Karen & Larry are amazing hosts and we truly will be back.