Perfect!!

Guest: ND native (Park River, ND)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

Spent a long weekend with the girls celebrating milestone birthdays and this property was absolutely perfect! Close to downtown, clean, well maintained and with everything you could need to make your stay comfortable. Lovely, quiet area with a private feeling. Hot tub close to the house for a quick in and out if the weather is cool. Photos don't do justice to the quaintness of the house. I would HIGHLY recommend this property if you are looking for a couples or girls weekend. I have booked a number of houses on VRBO and this was one of the best. I would also recommend booking your wine tasting tour with Platypus Tours. Ask for Ken! He provided a very personalized tour. We felt like queens! I am recommending both the house and Platypus to any of my friends/relatives who are interested in visiting the wine country.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

I can't imagine retruning to Sonoma and not staying here!!

Guest: none (Nags Head, North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 09/23/11

This cottage was well respresented in the literature but not having stayed previously in a VRBO, we were not sure what to expect. We drove into the drive and immediately felt at home being greeted by beautiful aromatic flora and trees! Upon walking in the front door, the comfort and coziness was immediately evident. Small spaces by american standards today but we had everything we needed and more. The quality in the home was surely more than expected.The design, very functional and aesthetic. Well cleaned and immaculate. We felt as though we were personally known by the owners and they entrusted their lovely home to us. My only regret is not using the outdoor al fresco dining area but next time!!! I had even brought a tablecloth purchased in Napa years ago! Thank you for sharing your home with us, would love to return in the future and would recommend to anyone interested in enjoying wine country,a perfect setting and location! Very centrally located to Napa and Sonoma and of course, minutes from the Sonoma plaza where wonderful restaurants and shops exists. Great fresh food market in town, too!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

SPECIAL SPOT!

Guest: Lisa (Miami)
Date of Stay: 07/07/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

Wonderful location... Easy to use... Comfortable... The pictures do not do justice to the house- truly a special spot.

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Wow

Guest: Ada (Santa Clara, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/29/11 Review Submitted: 05/03/11

What a perfect place for a vacation. The home has everything you need from cups and glasses to extra pillow cases and even bikes to borrow for a bike ride! The yard is like a park with trees, plantings, and a large grassy area. I highly recommend this house for a rental if you're looking for a restful vacation in Sonoma.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.

Guest: San Jose, CA (-)
Date of Stay: 01/06/11 Review Submitted: 02/15/11

"Just a quick note to let you know how much we enjoyed the house! It is a really comfortable place, and we felt right at home and had such an enjoyable stay! The spa was a quick walk, which was very nice, and it was also great to be so close to the square. We ate at Girl + Fig and La Salette, as well as Rin's Thai (something different). We also really enjoyed the food and wine pairing at the Mayo Family Reserve Tasting Room! ...thanks again for a wonderful stay!"

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One adult, 2 teens

Guest: Roberto (UK)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

Exactly as described. Deceptively large house and yard in great, quiet location. Myself - ex-Sonoma resident - and 2 teens spent 6 nights here in Dec 2010/Jan 2011. We love to cook (they love me to cook, lol) and the kitchen has all which you could want. The house is comfortable, cosy and private. Lots of board games for if it rains... The Plaza is a 10 minute walk. We'll be back, in Spring/Summer when the weather is better ! That says it all, really, doesn't it ?

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

family reunion

Guest: MARY h. (los angeles)
Date of Stay: 09/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

we have relatives who live in sonoma..as our family grows larger we have had reunions in the past where some of the family had to stay in hotels...how i wish i would have known about the lovely macarthur cottage during those visits...the layout of the home was great and worked beautifully when it was our turn for the dinners ...especially fun for young children to run and play in the large backyard with the many toys and bocce ball court....lovely location ....and we used the track and play areas in the school across the street...the owners were available to answer any questions i had in the planning stages....highly recommend this property

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.

Guest: Bristol, England (-)
Date of Stay: 08/23/10 Review Submitted: 09/07/10

"We absolutely loved our stay...The house was perfect for us although most of our time was spent in the beautiful garden - v. peaceful and private. A perfect last week of our holiday. We had a wonderful time and hopefully we’ll be back next year!"

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A Great Place to Getaway--Even with Kids!!

Guest: leilapeila (Winnemucca, NV)
Date of Stay: 06/07/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

The Macarthur Cottage is beautiful inside and out. A perfect place for our family of four to stay. Our girls, who are 5 and 2, felt right at home with the abundance of well loved toys. The furnishings are very nice and well maintained yet we felt comfortable enough to really put our feet up and relax. It is close enough to the plaza to walk or ride the provided bicycles and enjoy some really excellent food. Or the backyard is a perfect place to dine especially when 2 little girls have completely worn out their parents. We will come to the Macarthur Cottage again and again.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

Guest: N/A (-)
Date of Stay: 11/01/09 Review Submitted: 11/01/09

"I wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time in Sonoma this past weekend. Your home was a perfect fit, it met all our needs and certainly exceeded our expectations. Truly a convenient setting for our destination vacation/birthday celebration."

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