Location: Sonoma, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: House
Charming Designer owned and recently renovated residence includes beautiful backyard and garden with Gas BBQ grill, Upgraded Kitchen with new appliances and Granite Counters, 2 Queen Bedrooms and bathroom, Washer and Dryer in house. Can easily accommodate either family of 4 or 2 Couples. Perfect for a romantic getaway for two or four. The two bedrooms each have a queen sized bed. Both a Formal Dining Room and a Backyard Patio are available for dining in. The house is equipped with a TV, Basic Cable, VHS, DVD and a CD stereo system.
This Romantic and Cozy house is Conveniently located in a residential area in the city of Sonoma, just 45 minutes from San Francisco, with access to all Wine Country locations including Sonoma, Russian River, Alexander Valley, Napa and the Silverado Trail. The property is conveniently located minutes from over 40 wineries in the Sonoma Valley, yet close to town. There are many wonderful things to do in the wine country including: Wine Tasting, Sight Seeing, Shopping in the Beautiful and Historic Sonoma Square, Hot Air Ballooning and much more.
World Class restaurants from 5 Star Cuisine to local burger joints. The Sonoma Mission Inn's world famous spa is located a short 5 minute walk from the house. Jack London State Park is located just up the road in beautiful Glen Ellen, one of most Enchanting towns in the Wine Country. This is truly a great place that we often enjoy ourselves as a second home.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : In unit
- Dryer : In Unit
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking : Parking available in Driveway of home
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Queen beds in Both Bedrooms
- Crib : Grayco portable crib/playpen available if needed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library : Some DVD's available
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Newly remodeled - All new appliances. Granite Counter tops
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai : Patio furniture under an Arbor with shade trees crawling atop the arbor
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Free calls within the USA
- Broadband Internet : Cable Internet - router is accessable. Ethernet cable is available.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless Cable Internet available throughout the house
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : Please no smoking inside the house
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- In the heart of the Wine Country. Winery maps and suggestions are provided. Tasting coupons for many wineries are provided.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2 night weekend only - $500 ; 3 night weekend - $700 ; Weeknights - $200/per
4 nights - $800 ; 5 nights $900 ; 6 nights - $1,000 ; 1 week - $1,100
1 Month - $3,000
One time cleaning fee of $85.00
Property Damage protection ($39.00) or Refundable Security Deposit of $400
Sonoma Occupancy Tax of 9% added to above rates
Inquire or Email for specials on longer term rentals
Winter rates:2 night weekend - $450; 3 night weekend -$600; weeknights - $150
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Valley of the Moon Wine Country Retreat
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Sonoma
Sonoma has always been one of our favorite getaway locations and now that we have this Vacation home we can get there much more often. Because of the wine and olive oil industries, the community of Sonoma seems to have some sort of festival every week. We particularly enjoy the annual Sonoma Jazz Festival. Summers in Sonoma are magnificent, winters are quite mild, and spring an fall are absolutely spectacular. There is something very special about wine country in the fall during harvest which occurs through most of September and early October.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Peace and Serenety. Our Sonoma place is only about 60 minutes from our home in San Francisco but once we get there, we have left all of the regular day to day problems of life behind us and we enjoy some great peaceful times in Sonoma. Our back yard is very private and has a beautiful garden and fountain that is just great for a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and relaxation. Whenever we go we try to add one new adventure and revisit a few old ones. We are a few blocks from the world class Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa and we often like to walk over to the resort and take advantage of the great facilities they have including the wonderful Spa.
Historic town center of Sonoma. The square is a focal point for visitors to the Sonoma area. About 2.5 miles from house. There are literally over 100 wineries within a 15 to 20 minute radius of our
A beautiful resort with a world class spa. four blocks from our house.
Three of the top racing series in the country - the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and IndyCar� Series.
Owner's Map of Sonoma
Barry is a retired executive and Bonnie is an active Interior Decorator. We bought the house with the original intention of fixing it and selling it but after we fixed it we actually fell in love with it and decided to keep it as a second vacation home. The idea of vacation rental came to us about six months later and we put it up on VRBO and never looked back. We keep a book of the before's and after's in the house and most of our guests get a great kick out of it. Bonnie is exceptionally creative in turning a house from, as we say, from "OK to Oh Wow!" The pictures of our place before and after certainly demonstrate that creativity.
Property Photos
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- Backyard from Patio Table - Sonoma, California Vacation Rental
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- Front of house - Sonoma, California Vacation Rental
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- Living Room - Sonoma, California Vacation Rental
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- Kitchen
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- Master Bedroom
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- Back Yard
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- Dining Room
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- Living Room
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- Master Bedroom View
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- 2nd Bedroom
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- Patio
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- Backyard in Summertime
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- Back Yard in the Spring
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- Wine Country Drive - North on Scenic Hwy 12
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- Vineyard along Hwy 12
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- Some Valley of the Moon Wineries
Traveler Reviews (56)
Relaxing and Comfortable
Guest: GailG
(San Rafael)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07
Review Submitted: 07/25/07
This is a very relaxing environment. House is well furnished and decorated and close to many wonderful wine country activities.
Recommended for:
Valley of the Moon Wine Country Retreat
Guest: Stevve
(Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11
Review Submitted: 01/31/12
We thoroughtly enjoyed our six week stay. It became our home away from home. For a midwesterner, winter morning coffee and afternoon lunch in our own sunny backyard, brimming with yellow roses and fresh apples, was a real treat. The home is beautifully decorated and well located in a nice neighborhood. We recommend it highly for a weekend getaway or an extended stay.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Wonderful Couples Weeekend
Guest: GatsbyTheGreat
(Baltimore, MD)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11
Review Submitted: 01/28/12
My husband and I stayed in Barry's home in Sonoma one weekend in September of 2011 with another couple. Not only was the home absolutely adorable, tastefully furnished and comfortable, but Barry could not have been a more wonderful host. While we never met him in person, he was there with us through his suggestions the whole weekend. The home was exactly as the pictures depict, very clean, and clearly loved. My husband left half of his clothes in the dresser, and Barry, without any sense of annoyance, collected all of his things and mailed them to us immediately! The house is perfect for two couples, with ample space to lounge around. The backyard is such a wonderful and relaxing space, and the apples growing out there tasted delicious! Parking for two cars was never an issue, and we were a very short drive from downtown Sonoma where we had delicious meals. So much wine tasting, so much to do, too little time! I can't say enough about how wonderful this home and its owners are, and I definitely recommend this home to anyone looking for a hassle free oasis at the end of the day!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
Sonoma House
Guest: Ray
(Middletown, Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 11/08/10
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
Very nice house, everything worked as stated and it was very convenient to all shopping and vineyards.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
Wonderful home!
Guest: Mary
(St. Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11
Review Submitted: 10/18/11
My husband and I just returned from this Sonoma retreat. What a gem! The photo's and amenities are just as described and the owner is quick to reply with any questions/concerns that you may have. The home is conveniently located, with quick access to many wineries in Sonoma and Napa Valley. In addition, it is a reasonable drive to the Pointe Reyes National Seashore and Bodega Bay. When we return to Sonoma, we will definitely stay here again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Perfect wine country home
Guest: Tsubby
(Wisconsin )
Date of Stay: 09/30/11
Review Submitted: 10/15/11
Four of us stayed in Sonoma in early October, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This charming rental is a gem! Perfect location, right off of highway 12, but still has a quiet neighborhood feel. The backyard is beautiful, with apple trees. There was a bottle of wine from an area winery on the counter when we arrived. The home was very clean and well maintained. Barry was the best! He was very prompt in responding to any questions that we had. We could email him about anything, including restaurant and winery recommendations, and he would get back to us right away. We had such a great time and would love to return again next year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+.
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Guest: chris
(New York state)
Date of Stay: 07/22/11
Review Submitted: 08/03/11
We loved the quiet and comfortableness of this hideaway,its proximity to the town and the wine country. The private, enclosed backyard is beautifully appointed; we will return!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+.
Sonoma Fall Wine Tasting
Guest: Dave
(Sanibel Florida)
Date of Stay: 11/04/10
Review Submitted: 12/01/10
The accommodations were excellent, the private garden is very enjoyable and relaxing. We found the location very accessible to multiple destinations. We attended the Cline fall celebration and had excellent taxi service to and from. The Sebastiani evening of music in their cellar was also fantastic.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Wonderful Getaway
Guest: Kathy B.
(North Manchester Indiana)
Date of Stay: 10/05/10
Review Submitted: 10/23/10
My son, daughter in law & myself had a wonderful stay in your home. We stayed here in 2008 & were so pleased that we returned. I highly recommend this lovely home for your vacation. The birds were very entertaining this year.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
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