Storybook Bohemian Cottage in Occidental Hits the Market

The 1940s-era Occidental home includes charming vintage details along with new Schoolhouse Electric lighting and a Fireclay tile hearth.


A circa-1940s cottage on a woodsy half acre along Salmon Creek in Occidental has hit the market. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home has 1,340 square feet of vintage charm and is listed for $799,000.

Stained glass, open-beam ceilings, built-ins and wainscoting are some of the cherished classic details. Upgrades include Schoolhouse Electric lighting and a Fireclay hearth.

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Vintage kitchen with wood trim and exposed beams inside the bohemian Occidental cottage. (Peter Lyons)
Occidental cottage home
Living room and Fireclay hearth inside the Occidental cottage. (Peter Lyons)
Backyard deck. (Peter Lyons)
Backyard deck with Adirondack chairs at the Occidental cottage on Bohemian Highway. (Peter Lyons)

The grassy yard enjoys patches of sunlight and shade through redwoods. There’s a deck and a spa from which to enjoy the setting. Toe-dipping in Salmon Creek is just a few steps away. Free wine tastings at Occidental’s Bohème Wines is a mere three-minute drive.

For more information on this property at 2770 Bohemian Highway in Occidental, contact listening agent Emily Beaven, Compass, 415-730-9759, emilybeaven.com