Romantic Cottage on 4 Private Acres of Vineyards and Oaks Kenwood, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 103364

Acorn House features its own hot tub, deck, and patio.

 

Location: Kenwood, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (Within minutes of wineries, state parks, & fine restaurants)

Accommodations:  Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Loft, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)

Acorn House is located approximately one hour north of San Francisco on scenic Highway 12 in Kenwood. It is a peaceful retreat into solitude: one cottage on four private acres beneath a night sky filled with stars. Your hosts, grape-growers Bev and Jerry Stemach, invite you to turn down their country lane, and indulge yourself in this charming vacation rental nestled among ancient oaks and grapevines in the heart of the Sonoma wine valley. Jerry and Bev invite you to share their knowledge of viticulture and "local secrets" over hors d' oeuvres in their private wine room.

Surround yourself with generously appointed comforts: shelves filled with books and movies, your favorite music on the stereo, a soak in a whirlpool bath or outdoor spa, television, wireless internet, a bottle of local wine, your own private deck and patio. If you are inclined to explore, a diverse array of exciting activities are minutes away: hiking in mountains or along coastal beaches, golfing on nearby courses, dining in restaurants in Kenwood, Glen Ellen, and Sonoma, and wine tasting through Sonoma County's 13 viticulture regions. Napa Valley is just over the hill.

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• Amenities
  • Linens Provided
  • Gas Fireplace
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
  • Jetted Tub in Bath
  • Private Hot Tub
  • Shared Pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Continental plus Breakfast, Complimentary Bottle of Local Wine
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Hiking
  • Horseshoes
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning

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Cash or check only; one night deposit at reservation.
$190/night* (2 night minimum)
$165/night* for stays of 6 nights or more
*plus 9% local hotel tax

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/15/09
  Positive Rating
  Noe and Eric , Brooklyn, NY
  • Our stay at Acorn House exceeded all of our expectations. The cottage is beautifully decorated and meticulously kept, a wonderful mix of homey-ness and elegance. We were there having a honeymoon in California, and we could not have asked for a more romantic, relaxing getaway. We highly recommend it to other honeymooners. The larger property, with its Japanese garden, tall trees, and picturesque wine cellar, would be an equally wonderful place for a wedding, we thought. (I don't know if Jerry and Bev would consider such a thing, but if we had another wedding to celebrate, we might very well ask them!) As for Jerry and Bev themselves, they are absolutely the kindest and most hospital hosts you could imagine. All in all, with its mixture of privacy and the most hospitable hosts you can imagine not far away, Acorn House is, to our minds, the perfect vacation spot. We only wish we could have stayed longer. We feel blessed to have discovered it!
• 08/07/09
  Positive Rating
  Kirt, Brenda & Kirtina , San Jose, CA
  • The Acorn House. What a lovely place this is to stay. Our Hosts, Beverly and Jerry were the kindest people, ever, and they took such good care of us. We stayed in town for a wedding, and I'd never rented a home before, but what a great experience! To welcome us, there were slippers waiting for us in the bathroom,to keep! In the kitchen, breakfast items and a bottle of wine there for our enjoyment, as well as a stocked fridge for our convenience. That bathroom was stocked with soaps, towels, robes, etc. My husband and I slept in the bed, and our adult daughter slept in the loft and was quite comfortable. There's room for three up there! The cottage, or small house was very comfortable, clean and so well decorated throughout in the theme of acorns and squirrels. It was quite nice. The house had all the amenities that one could ever want, including wireless connectivity. Beverly and Jerry, our Hosts, were just such a pleasure to talk to and they are so kind and thoughtful. Truly, there was nothing that we could have asked for, as everything was already there for us. This house is very safe, and has a gate around to keep the deer out of the beautiful gardens. It's quite the place to say, nice, safe, clean and quiet. We'll be back, as well as some of our friends and family members are anxious to experience the Acorn House for themselves. You can't beat the price, and you certainly can't match the hospitality. It's a good thing. Come and stay awhile. You'll be glad you did!
• 07/20/09
  Positive Rating
  Kurt and Sherie , Phoenix, AZ
  • What a wonderful setting to have as a base to explore Sonoma and Napa counties. We thoroughly enjoyed Acorn House along with Bev and Jerry's thoughfulness. Hope there is availability when we next make a visit to wine country.
• 06/29/09
  Positive Rating
  Tim Bachta , Leawood, KS
  • What a wonderful place in the perfect setting. Thank you Bev and Jerry for your wonderful hospitality. Our stay with you was fabulous. The accommodations are perfect for all couples, very private, clean and inviting. We will be surely be back again and again.
• 12/29/08
  Positive Rating
  Larry Morrissey , San Jose, CA
  • My wife and I just had our second stay at Acorn House. Truly a command performance! We came back because of the outstanding hospitality, the accommodations, and the little "extras" that make this place so wonderful. You could not have a better experience than to stay at Acorn House with Bev and Jerry. It is a true gem, and we plan to return often. Highly recommended by these seasoned VRBO users!!
• 12/18/08
  Positive Rating
  thomas vecchio , littleton,co
  • This was our second visit to the Acorn House, and it was just as wonderful as the first. I could not have imagined anything you could have done to make our stay anymore enjoyable. Bev,Jerry you have a special oasis in wine country. jill and i hope to come back more often, and as usual we are hoping to retire in sonoma with a similar slice of heaven that you have built. thanks for such a wonderful time tom and jill
• 05/21/08
  Positive Rating
  Ellen , Cincinnati, Ohio
  • When we were planning our trip to the wine country, we saw all the positive comments about Acorn House and decided right then that we had found our place. We didn't even plan where we would go because we knew that Bev and Jerry would help guide us, and they certainly did. We had a full agenda of wineries, sights, state parks, markets, etc. recommended by our hosts. All were great! The accomodations were sweet! Beautiful grounds and a cozy cottage--robes and flip flops (the latter are yours to keep) laid out for us in the lovely bathroom; an impressive array of breakfast foods, fruits, and beverages in the refridge; immaculate hardwood floors; wonderful closet space---all designed for your comfort. Bev and Jerry are really great people--personable and generous. You are treated upon arrival to a wonderful wine tasting in their tasting room with an array of appetizers and wonderful wines. At that time they will ask what you would like to do and give you any advice you may seek. They are down to earth and friends to all. Finally, the location of Acorn House is great. You are right in the midst of numerous Kenwood and Glen Ellen wineries which can take a full day of touring. You can reach the Russian River Valley in an hour for another day (and the coast as well). And the Napa Valley is also a half hour or less away. Stop in Sonoma on your way at the Visitors Building and get a map of all the areas and their wineries. Bev also has maps. Enjoy!
• 11/18/07
  Positive Rating
  Mary and Ray , Beverly Mass
  • Acorn House is the perfect place to stay in Wine Country. We stayed for 4 days in Sept and from the moment we drove through the gates to the unfortunate moment we had to leave for home we were in Paradise. Acorn House is absolutely beautiful, the grounds, the Arbor, The Relaxation Garden, The vineyard and The Hot Tub under the stars on a clear night, the deck and the landscaping enhance the experience of Acorn House. Everything you could possibly want has been thought of and provided for you by your hosts Bev and Jerry. The Cottage has an enourmous Palladian Window that encompasses the garden side of the yard . Look through this window and you will see an Oak tree that is over 500 years old, and this view has been perfectly executed with your enjoyment in mind. There is a wonderful gas fireplace for those cool mornings, curl up on the couch and enjoy Gourmet coffee and home baked breads that Bev has made. Your day will start off perfectly. The bedroom is comfortable and private, the closet space was amazing. Acorn House has perfect proximity for exploring all over Napa and Sonoma County and is even an easy ride to the Pacific Coast Highway. We went to Jenner, walked out on Goat Rocks Beach and saw the all the seals basking in the glorious California sun. It was an easy drive back to the Cottage. Bev and Jerry will not only provide you with an incredible array of cheeses , wines and fruits on an elegantly arranged tray, they will answer all your questions and provide you with the best advice on where to go, what markets to shop at , wineries and where to eat and believe us, they were right on every time. They are wonderful hosts and a pleasure to get to know and spend time with. We had a fabulous time exploring and enjoying all that Sonoma and Napa Counties have to offer and coming home to Acorn House completed the perfect day. Walking the vineyard at sunset was wonderful especially if Jerry was there to tell you about the grapes and all that entails to grow them. We not only had fun but we also learned about what it takes to grow grapes, the varieties, the history of winemaking. This also enhanced our trip. We recommend Acorn House to anyone who wants to have a fantastic, exciting, relaxing, educational and wonderful time. We plan to return again and again for many years to come Mary and Ray Beverly Mass
• 10/04/07
  Positive Rating
  Dk and PK , Plymouth, MN
  • Acorn House is a wonderful place for a getaway. Convenient to many wonderful wineries, convenient to many great restaurants. The best hosts one could hope for. We have been to wine country several times before. Acorn House is by far our favorite place to stay. Bev and Jerry made our stay wonderful and as an added bonus they will provide you with as much info as you want regarding wineries to visit, restaurants to dine at and pretty much any other info you could need. If you choose not to go to Acorn house that is good for us, as it will be easier to get a reservation the next time we go.
• 07/04/07
  Positive Rating
  , Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • Hello from Montreal Bev & Jerry! We are back from our 17 days travel in North California. Your warm welcoming and the beautiful surrondings of your little paradise will always be remembered dearly. Acorn and Mary are doing well :)We have been to many places in Europe, States and Canada and yours was definitely the cherry on the sundae! It is a place were travelers can lay back for a little while and enjoy the calm and beauty of Sonoma or go out and visit the many attractions and wineries nearby. We hope to see you sometime in Montreal! All the best! Nat, Franky & Mary E.

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