Vacation Rentals by Owner

Fabulous! The best little cottage in Sonoma County

Guest: Wolly (Houston, TX )
Date of Stay: 04/19/12 Review Submitted: 04/21/12

Im actually sitting on the cozy sofa in the living room right now and it's great. We have visited several cottages over the last 5 years in this area and this is the best one! You really have your own complete cottage plus fantastic outdoor space and the outdoor space is HUGE. There are 4 alpacas and two cats that you can admire from afar or as close as you want to be. The cottage is close to great restaurants but has everything you could possibly need to make your own dinner. All in all a place a would recommend to my very best friends.

Owner response:Wow, thank you so very much for your kind words. Your review of the Oaks of Olivet is such a gift. Please do come back and visit us again. Thank you, Michelle Oaks of Olivet

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Lovely little spot!

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 09/13/11

We had a great time at the Oaks ... nice house, wonderful hosts, fun "pets", beautiful grounds. Perfect location for getting around the area. All we needed to bring was a bag of groceries and our clothes. Thanks for everything -- the hospitality, the terrific place to stay, the whole deal!

Owner response:Donna, Thank you very much for your generous review. It means very much to us to have another VRBO owner review our Oaks of Olivet! If we are ever in your area we will look you up! Thank you, Michelle

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful, tranquil retreat

Guest: Miranda (Minneaplis, MN)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

We visited this lovely property in early July. The area is simply gorgeous and serene--quiet and private. The cottage was larger than I expected and filled with striking and pleasurable elements to look at, read, and listen to. The cottage was clean and completely stocked with bed and bath linens, kitchen utensils, and, much to my surprise and delight, a hair dryer and clothes iron (because I prefer to not travel with these items). Our visit was so enjoyable because the cottage was beyond comfortable and our hosts were extremely welcoming. I could tell immediately that the owners put a lot of love and attention into creating this vacation home and experience for their guests. Our hosts were also wonderful because they were friendly and kind and very knowledgeable regarding which vineyards to visit, where to eat a fabulous meal, and which local attractions best met our wishes. This is a great find! I will go back in a heartbeat and will/have recommended this destination to family, friends, acquaintances, and strangers.

Owner response:Miranda, Thank you very much for this glowing review, we are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience here at the Oaks of Olivet! Hosting you was our pure pleasure, please do come back and visit us soon. Thank you, Michelle

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful stay at the Oaks of Olivet

Guest: Sigita (London, United Kingdom)
Date of Stay: 04/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/08/11

Just returned from an amazing vacation in CA. Me and my family stayed at the Oaks of Olivet for a week and enjoyed every moment of the stay. Loren and Michelle welcomed us to their beautifully located cottage, which is surounded by wineyards, oak trees, fields, and nature. It is well equiped and a place for any age group. The good location allowed us to see a lot every day, starting from Napa valley, to Bodega bay, San Francisco, Calistoga and old faithfull, spa and hotsprings, local wineries, Armstrong Redwoods, Santa Cruz and fantastic Pacific coast. Returning "home" every evening was a pleasure, as we waited for sunset on our cozy terrace grilling an sharing the best moments of the day! Thank you Michelle and Loren for your hospitality. We hope to come back soon!

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed hosting you and your family here at the Oaks of Olivet and do hope that you choose to come back to visit us again soon.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

World Class

Guest: Al & Donna (Rosemount, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/07/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

Although the area wine tasting and ocean drives are both world class, the day we enjoyed the most was the one spent on the patio! Highly recommended!

Owner response:Thank you very much for your generous comments. The patio and field views are some of the big attractions for many that visit the Oaks of Olivet. We hope you come back to visit us again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The Oaks of Olivet

Guest: Doc and OM (Graegle)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

My wife and I would like to let everyone that reads this review know that we really enjoyed staying at the Oaks of Olivet. Loren and Michelle are wonderfully gracious hosts will go out of their way to ensure that your stay is very pleasant. The cottage has all the amenities that one would wish to use, including a microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, refrigerator (no freezer), and hot plate...After all, who wants to prepare every meal while on a vacation or extended weekend. Being that this is a cool time of year, the heating in the cottage was very adequate. The location is very, very quiet being removed from the road and away from the main house.....The only "wildlife" we saw were their two cute dogs and 2-4-6 cats roaming the property. Everyone has their own tastes, but we want people to know that you will enjoy a pleasant stay at a reasonably priced cottage not far from the ocean (40 minutes), Healdsburg, Windsor, and Santa Rosa and near the Russian River wine growing region. Thanks, Loren and Michelle.

Owner response:Thank you Bruce and Linda, we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate you helping us to make the Oaks of Olivet a better place for all guests. We hope that your trip back home is safe and sound.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Really relaxed at Rancho Relaxo

Guest: Joan & Rick (London, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 07/12/10 Review Submitted: 07/28/10

We stayed at the Oaks during Snoopy's old timers hockey tournament in Santa Rosa in mid July. It was really very quaint, cozy and relaxing and so quiet. The oak trees are magnificent! We could walk to the wineries and actually found those that were close to be some of the best we visited. We were fortunate enough to stumble across ZaZu restaurant and had dinner there our last night. What a lovely surprise - the food was excellent, as was the service. We looked forward each day, after trekking all over wine country, to coming home to the Oaks and relaxing with KJZY radio coming from the speakers outside and sipping wine as the sunset. What wonderful memories! Thank you.

Owner response:Dear Joan and Rick, Thank you so much for your lovely review of our cottage at the Oaks of Olivet! We also love KJZY and are now enjoying it full time as we just moved into the main house. You really must come back and visit and let me host you properly (with a wine and cheese reception or a breakfast basket of goodies). Thank you very much for your kind words! Michelle Oaks of Olivet

Recommended for:Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Janet McIntyre (Spring Hill, TN, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/11/10 Review Submitted: 03/11/10

My husband and I were delighted to stay in the Oaks of Olivet cottage. Clean and private, with a beautiful stone fireplace, it was so close to his kids, and the weather warmed enough in February for an outdoor barbecue party. Just a short ride to Bodega Bay and Armstrong Woods, it was also not far to San Francisco. We would love to come again.

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Guest: Lisa240 (Zimmerman, MN)
Date of Stay: 02/25/10 Review Submitted: 02/25/10

We arrived later in the evening and it was already dark, so we were not able to see the property until morning. What a beautiful sight with the sun coming up through the majestic oak and fog. This is a quaint cottage with everything you need for your visit. Comfortable and relaxing. We took advantage of the gas grill a couple times and enjoyed using the back patio, even in February. The stars really stand out. It was nice having so many great wineries within minutes of the place. Next time I'll bring slippers, the tiled floor was cool this time of year, although there are throw rugs around as well.

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Guest: Jim_P (Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 08/18/09 Review Submitted: 08/17/09

The place is well-stocked, super comfortable and informal, like a friend let you use their guest cottage. Location is minutes from town, but ultra- quiet at night and you're literally next to some of SR's best wineries. The large lot has some of the most gorgeous oaks I've ever seen. The owners are fantastic. Great place to relax.

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Guest: Cinthya Arcand (La Verne, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/20/09 Review Submitted: 07/20/09

Enjoyed our stay here very much. So close to all the activities we enjoy when traveling to this area. Only minutes from the river, the ice arena, shopping, and wineries. Very peaceful too! All the comforts of home!

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Guest: Ty Tonander (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 04/03/08 Review Submitted: 04/03/08

What a fabulous place! It was so peaceful - definitely a little slice of heaven. To sit in the outdoor living area in the morning and watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee and in the evening watch the sunset with a glass of wine. So close to everything! I highly recommend it and can't wait for our trip back soon!

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Guest: Ken Churchill (Santa Rosa)
Date of Stay: 01/28/08 Review Submitted: 01/28/08

We live adjacent to the property and rent the cottage for family and friends when they come to visit us. It is a very cute and romantic little place that is clean and quiet and very reasonably priced. Its is close to many of the best wineries in the Russian River Valley including Lynmar, Deloach, and Dutton Goldfield. If you are into Russian River Pinot, this is the place.

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Guest: Betsy Husband (McKinleyville, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/10/07 Review Submitted: 12/10/07

The location of this cottage couldn't be better. Close enough to city center yet with a country feel. Great access to wineries and ocean. It's comfortable and exceptionally clean, with a gated drive for privacy and security. The owners are easy to deal with and have managers on the property for any problems. Had limited access to the internet. All in all, I would highly recommend this property.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/19/07 Review Submitted: 11/19/07

Very quiet property that is very centrally located, the Armstrong Redwoods and coast are within an hours drive. This property has all the immenties that you need while on vacation, I especially enjoyed the outdoor shower. I am looking forward to staying here again on our next visit.

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