Location: Kenwood, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (Center of the Sonoma Valley; 12 miles from central Sonoma) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 5 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
This one of a kind stone lodge is located in the very heart of the Sonoma Wine Country, the glorious Valley of the Moon. It is situated at the mouth of a canyon which becomes a state park, Sugar Loaf. The great room with mammoth old-world stone fireplace soars above 18 feet. The locally quarried stone walls are over 1' thick, providing luxurious natural air conditioning. All the front-facing first floor windows bifold back to open completely to the rural splendor; secluded and picturesque. There is an outdoor fire-pit (can also be used for cooking) under 150 foot tall fir trees in addition to a propane grill.
The house is 4000 square feet including 4 bedrooms/4 bathrooms in main house and 1/1 in a separate guest cottage with its own full kitchen. Complete with 2 stone fireplaces, chemical free lap pool, waterfall, spa(hot tub), steam shower and exercise equipment. There are endless views to the forested peaks of the nearby state park. It is a 5 minute walk to famous wineries; hiking and horseback riding are just up the road.
This lodge is equally splendid in summer or winter. When the rainy season starts in late fall, the nearby creek fills significantly and rushes by to the valley floor. It can sound like Niagara Falls is not far away; truly delightful. The nights are often cool enough to use the fireplaces and firepit even in the summer but they are wonderful in the fall winter and early spring. This is an interior designer's private residence; original country French antiques abound. The very large professional kitchen is fully equipped with all amenities and has an adjacent 14 foot wine bar with temperature controlled refrigeration. Elaborate stereo system, phone/intercom system, wifi . Gardener included, housekeeper and/or chef can be arranged. The world famous Kenwood Inn and Spa is just down the lane. Well appointed for entertaining, but please know we cannot accommodate large parties due to local zoning laws. We do not wish to disturb our neighbors in this peaceful, private area.
12 miles from Sonoma Plaza, 10 miles to Santa Rosa; 30 minutes to the Russian River and Napa valley, 1.25 hours to San Francisco,Oakland or Sacramento airports. Santa Rosa airport is only 20 minutes away and now has nonstop flights from LAX, Las Vegas and Seattle.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: 3 T.V.'s, one is HD. 2 have their own DVR
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Hot Tub: chlorine free
- Private Pool: Chemical free, full lap pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: 4 foot viking range, convection oven, 2 islands, stove top grilling as well as outside
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Equipment for full range of culinary styles
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone: Intercom connects all rooms in main house and separate cottage.
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- large outdoor firepit, steam shower
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- wine tasting, cooking classes, local spa with full treatments within 1 mile, steam shower @ master suite, chemical free swimming pool, fire pit
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May-Oct & holidays $925/night, $5950/week, 4 night minimum
Nov - April $750/weekend nights, $550 midweek, $4450/week,
Long-Term Rentals Are Also Welcomed
9% county tax (less than one month term)seccurity and cleaning deposit apply
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2002
Why the Owner Chose Kenwood
This location is in the heart of the Sonoma Valley, also known as the Valley of the Moon. To me it is the most beautiful section of either the Sonoma or Napa Valleys. This lot is located in a canyon, the only such geographical particulars of its type in Sonoma. The Canyon provides cool and shade in the relative extreme heat of the Sonoma summers. Everything is green and cool in the shelter of Adobe Canyon in the summer and fall while the Valley is burnt and arid, grass-less hills and dusty heat. Views are spectacular to the state park that surrounds this rural location. It is so dark at night you can't see to walk without the moon and the stars are huge and ever-so bright. The house construction was started in about 1949 by a crazy naturalist who continuously added on to the property for the next 10 years or so. They did a lot of hunting in the valley up till the 1960's. There is a cement block shed behind the house that was a walk in cooler where they hung the deer and mountain lion carcasses. We still have some mountain lion in the area -but they stay up in the park, never any problem. If they find any bear they trap them and take them up to Lake County. What is now the guest cottage was actually built to house racoons - luckily they had long departed when I took possession in 1998. The original owner had also started a tunnel under the little Adobe Canyon Rd so all the animals (who he sometimes hunted) could cross to get water in the creek. This is rather an indication of his eccentricity as even today there is not any traffic to speak of on this road for it has no outlet beyond the state park itself. I gutted the entire house in 1999. The trusses and wood ceiling in the great room were put in at that time.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The uniqueness of the solid stone-walled lodge is beyond compare. The kitchen is quite large and is a unique experience, part of one vast great room measuring over 1000 square feet with splendid views, 14' French wine bar and enormous fireplace, this unique structure affords a one-of-a-kind gathering place for friends and family.
Owner's Map of Kenwood
I am interior designer trained in both the US and France. In 1999 I totally gutted and rebuilt this solid stone house, making sure it retained all the beauty of the original structure but all the comforts of a brand new home. Because my background is specifically in hospitality design, I think you will find that I have done well to anticipate the guests' needs as they come to the house for profound rest and relaxation as well as to partake of the wonders of the Valley of The Moon.
Property Photos
- Great Room - Sonoma County Rental
- partial exterior with open windows - Sonoma County Rental
- Great Room looking toward wine bar and kitchen beyond - Sonoma County Rental
- Wine Bar
- Fireplace
- Professional kitchen
- Bedroom with Fireplace
- Master suite
- Master Bath
- Upstairs guest bedroom
- Firepit under 150' fir trees
- Guest cottage, private kitchen and bath
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