Location: Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (Sonoma, California) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: House
Charming two-bedroom home just two blocks to Glen Ellen Village! Walk to several excellent restaurants: (Fig Cafe,Glen Ellen Inn Restaurant,Saffron), a wine tasting room and upscale Glen Ellen Market. Within a few miles of several wineries, Jack London State Park, and Sonoma State Park. Drive 15 minutes to the town of Sonoma with its historic square, 5 minutes to Oak Hill (organic) Farm and 30 minutes to Santa Rosa, offering an abundance of shopping, some museums and Luther Burbank Theatre. Take a day trip to Napa Valley-right over the mountain-about 40 min away.
Located on a 1/2 acre, very private with a rose garden.The rear patio off the family room has a picnic table and umbrella-close to the kitchen. The cabana has a gas grill and a picnic table and a separate comfortable seating area. On hot summer days, this provides the perfect shade and area to nap. There are other comfortable areas to lounge in.
Note: The cabana may occasionally be used by the occupant in the cottage.
The spacious, remodeled family room has a new sectional for comfortable lounging and dining area-with an antique French pine dining room table. Play board games or assemble puzzles as provided. In addition there is a living room with a fireplace, sofabed, loveseat and comfy chair for a quiet area away from the activites of the family room (TV,DVD's).The remodeled kitchen is fully stocked with all kitchen ware, wine glsses, pottery barn dishes, bakeware, cloth napkins-everything for a full Thanksgiving dinner! Feel free to use condiments in the pantry and refigerator. All linens are provided including beach towels, bath towels and table cloths. The cottage style(simple, wainsctoing, pedastal sink and a skylight) bathroom has shampoo, conditioner and liquid soap for your use. Feel free to use the soft sided (small) cooler and plastic dishes for any outdoor picnics. Mortons Warm Springs (check website) is 15 mins away and provides swimming in a bulcolic, country setting.
Don't worry about a crib, there's a pack n play in the closet in the back bedroom.
(There is a separate cottage on the property-most likely you wouldn't see the occupant.)
Fifty miles to San Francisco. 15 min to the town of Sonoma
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : In a laundry closet and complete with supplies: laundry soap, bleach, wooden laundry rack for non dryer items Table top ironing board and iron
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Everything included. Extra down comforters and pillows.
- Off Street Parking : The driveway is long and will accomodate several cars
- Wood Fireplace : Beautiful original (1943) stone fireplace in the living room
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Queen sized bed in the front bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : 2 twin beds in the back bedroom
- Convertible Bed : The living room has a sofa bed
- Crib : pack n play left in the closet in the back bedroom
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Comcast
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Complete kitchen-has everything for a Thanksgiving dinner! Ice maker, dishwasher, baking supplies, coffee maker and coffee grinder, microwave, toaster, blender, etc
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Hooked up to gasline-no need to worry about a tank. Located in the covered cabana area
- Deck/Patio : Picnic table on the patio right outside the house in addition to a larger picnic table in the cabana next to the grill
- Lanai : At the north end of the property is a covered picnic area with a gas barbeque, long picnic table and sitting area. There's also electricity for night dining.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Bring your laptops!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : House is all on one level including entrance from the driveway. There are 2 steps from the family room to the rest of the house.
- Kid Friendly : Lots of areas to play outside
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$175/night (four people maximum). $25/person over 4
$200/night (holidays; three-night minimum). $1200 for a holiday week
$1000/week.
$3000/month
Plus $90+ for cleaning depending on # of people
$300. deposit for damages-refunded within 7 days
Winter rates:
Jan 1st-March 31st $150/night $800/week $2000/month
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Glen Ellen
We were introduced to Mortons Warm Springs by a friend and would go there in the summer to get out of the freezing SF summers. The ride was beautiful and only a little over an hour away. Having gone to Napa Valley and Calistoga for the same reason for 25 years, we liked the covenience and slower pace of Sonoma. It's what Napa was 25 years ago! Of course the restaurants and wineries are an attraction. Sonoma has the sophitication of SF without the congestion and hassel.
The Unique Benefits at this House
QUIET, lots of relaxation, world class wineries and restaurants and warm (normal) summers
Owner's Map of Glen Ellen
We live in the Glen Park neighborhood of San Francisco. It's ironic that we have a house in Glen Park and Glen Ellen. Both are very charming and friendly. My husband Don and I are both in residential real estate. Our 17 year old daughter, Kristina, is very creative both physcially with ballroom dancing, and with art,clothing design and knitting. We have 3 dogs (yeah a little crazy)but have a beautiful park a few blocks away called Glen Park Canyon.
Property Photos
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- Front of home going up the driveway - Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California Home
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- The top of the driveway facing the house - Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California Home
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- Family room/dining room (large,antique, pine, table not visible) - Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California Home
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- New kitchen facing the private yard
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- The kitchen viewed from the family room
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- Living room with a woodburning fireplace and sofa bed
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- Master bedroom
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- 2nd bedroom with 2 twin beds
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- Back yard looking towards the house
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- Patio ouside the family room and kitchen
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- Covered "cabana" with a picnic table for 12 and a gas grill
Traveler Reviews (11)
Charming, warm home for family and friends
Guest: Tahoe crew
(Orange County)
Date of Stay: 09/22/11
Review Submitted: 10/09/11
Beth: Thank you very much for sharing your home with our family! We really enjoyed the house and it was even better in person! Love the large living areas. The location could not be any better. Quiet, but close to that very cool market in town, Jack London State Park and the restaurants of Glen Ellen. Had a great time and appreciate the warmth of this wonderful place. The book you have put together is very helpful! Hope you enjoy the fruits of the 2011 wine season and cheers to you and your lovely home!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.
Delightful
Guest: richard e.
Date of Stay: 07/20/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
We were delighted by the house, which has much character and a very pretty garden, and also by Glen Ellen. A peaceful and attractive location. Guests are made very much at home in the house. It is generously kitted out and very comfortable. Particularly enjoyed Jack London SHP (about 5 mins away), Bartholomew Park and the centres of Sonoma and Healdsburg. (Richard, Julie, Henry. United Kingdom)
Recommended for:
Perfect House
Guest: Oregonian
(Bend, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 03/01/11
Review Submitted: 04/01/11
We just spent a wonderful month at this perfect house. We so enjoyed the fireplace on all those rainy March nights. Beth and Melissa are so easy to deal with and really helped to make us comfortable. You gotta love the outdoor cooking center! We enjoyed it so much that we have already booked another month in June!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+.
Highly Recommended!
Guest: Mike
(Stewartville, MN)
Date of Stay: 01/10/11
Review Submitted: 01/25/11
My family and I found this Glen Ellen home to be the perfect place to stay on our vacation visiting my brother and his family in Glen Ellen. The house features all the comforts of home and the two large living spaces gave my young children plenty of room to spread out that a hotel simply cannot provide. The home was well furnished with many extras, including a DVD player, wifi Internet, and even a pack-n-play. The home owner was very friendly and easy to deal with via email. Glen Ellen itself is a nice little village and the home is within walking distance to most everything in town. I highly recommend this home and will definitely be staying there again the next time I visit my brother's family in Glen Ellen.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
Spend time in a lovely little village
Guest: Marie
(Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 12/18/10
Review Submitted: 12/26/10
This vacation home is good value for money, and was a good base for our visit to wine country. We greatly enjoyed the fireplace and the kitchen was decently stocked with olive oil and spices. Bring the flashlight supplied at the house when you go to enjoy the delightful Fig Cafe, just a short little walk down the street. The village not only has the Fig Cafe, but also the Glen Ellen Village Market, which is like a mini-Whole Foods. Also along the main drag are other restuarants, a quickie type mart and a tasting room. The neighborhood is very quiet, though you may hear the odd rooster or dog in the background. The caretaker is also quiet and we only noticed someone was there when seeing a light on from the bedroom window.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children.
Glen Ellen House
Guest: Flo
(La Jolla, Ca)
Date of Stay: 10/26/07
Review Submitted: 11/12/10
We stayed at the Glen Ellen house for my birthday celebration in October (which is a lovely time of the year in that area) and found it most cozy and comfortable. We had a very good time. The house was exceptionally clean and well-equipped. We wanted for nothing. The village nearby (walking distance) was a delight with an very good restaurant. My husband and I would certainly stay there again in the future. I highly recommend it.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Stay! Will be back!
Guest: Ann
(Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 10/08/10
We had an amazing stay at this place. Spacious property filled with light and character. Backyard was beautiful though we didn't take advantage of it during our short stay. The location was great, a 10 minute walk to town with awesome restaurants (highly recommend the Fig Cafe & Wine Bar). I even jogged one morning to the state park nearby. The home itself was incredibly well-kept and had every amenity you could think of: working fireplace, music, wifi, bath products, games, towels, coffee, etc etc. Very charming and comfortable, and quiet! We loved it and will be back next year! : )
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Lovely Glen Ellen Home
Guest: Missy
(Santa Cruz CA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10
Review Submitted: 07/20/10
A lovely house in Glen Ellen - spacious, airy, sunlit rooms, pretty garden, and well maintained home. There were 5 of us and the house was large enough for us to feel uncrowded and sleeping arrangements were comfortable. Nice tree shaded quiet neighborhood.The owner was friendly, gracious and responsive to our questions. I would definitely recommend this home stay to friends, relatives and anyone else who wants to stay in the area. We loved it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Glen Ellen Hideaway
Guest: Jerome
(San Francisco, Ca)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10
Review Submitted: 06/18/10
Every time we have stayed here, we have loved the beautiful garden which is a central part of the huge backyard. It is truly a hideaway but at the same time its location is so close to shopping, wine tasting, spas, mud baths, and a wonderful park full of trails to hike in. The peaceful and serene environment it provides allowed us to relax and unwind from our busy city life. The moonlit nights are amazing, making for a romantic evening while sitting in the yard, surrounded by roses and lavender. Thanks so much for your hospitality; we definitely will recommend this place to our friends and family!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Glen Ellen Cottage is the best value in the Wine Country
Guest: venusinmarin
(Mill Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10
Review Submitted: 06/12/10
This most charming & secluded Glen Ellen cottage is absolutely THE place you want to stay in Sonoma. I spent a most memorable birthday weekend here and will come back to rejuvenate & relax very very soon. For your money, you can not get a more private, luxurious and restful vacation spot. The living room has a wonderful fireplace & sofas , the main dining room with long table, chairs & abundant natural light is wonderful! The 2 bedrooms are well appointed & peaceful. We spent much time In the dining/familyroom reading the NY Times and enjoying the fresh cut roses & irises from the most abundant flower garden. Also, this cottage is nurtured with much love by the San Francisco owners who frequent their country jewel to tend to their beautiful flower & vegetable garden while enjoying the property with their family. You even have a freshly cut grass lawn, fruit trees, flower vines & chaise lounges to soak up the sun and enjoy the solitude -- no matter what the season. The kitchen is a joy to be in. The china & glassware is abundant and colorful. All appliances function perfectly. The bathroom is soothing, light-filled & clean. I would move in here and write my novel or paint my next solo exhibit. The outdoor summer house with furniture, cabinets, table, sitting area, twinkly lights & grill is wonderful for entertaining. I would ask the owners to have their cleaning staff brush off the outdoor dust before you do a serious party. This place is truly a gem. I will come back to enjoy it in all seasons. Glen Ellen's restaurants are so much more over-the-top than touristy Sonoma. I had a most enchanting, super delicious, fun gourmet dinner at The Fig Cafe -- and will be back for their mussels for sure. The gourmet market is a stone's throw from the house. You can get anything here for a reasonable price. No need to bring provisions. You can not find a better value in the Wine Country. I've lived in Marin for 30 years & travelled often to Sonoma & Napa for get-aways. This is a well-kept secret. You will be so lucky to have chosen this enchanting cottage for your special visit -- Helen & Ben in Mill Valley, CA
Owner response:I'm so glad you had a wonderful birthday weekend Helen. Come back anytime, we're always trying to improve the environment so you would see some changes even if they are small! Beth
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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