Location: Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (On top of Taylor Mtn overlooking Bennett Vly, West to Ocean) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House, cottage, vineyard home, estate, vineyard estate, wine country, mountain top, vineyard home, spa, sauna, pool
BEST VIEWS YOU WILL FIND IN SONOMA COUNTY - Top of Taylor Mountain with fantastic views and privacy
!!! Six Person Spa with Million Dollar View !!!
!! Just installed High Definition Direct TV !!
!!! PRIVATE HOME AND A 60 ACRE VINEYARD FOR YOUR YARD !!! (Pictures are ALL from this property)
Visit Wine Country and treat yourself by staying on an active working Vineyard. Black Knight Vineyards is a 60 acre ranch specializing in premium Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Merlot. This property has both Bennett Valley and Sonoma Coast AVA. Experience the real wine country living.
This mountain top home is secluded with magnificent views of the valley below and mountains towards the coast. Situated up above the vineyard, you can enjoy the vineyard views without being bothered by the day to day activities.
Indulge Yourself! A 6 person hot tub has 50 jets, 3 pumps and a lounge. Hot tub is situatied to provide privacy and a Million Dollar View of the valley and Mountains while relaxing in the heat. Finish your indulgence with a dip in the pool.
This Bennett Valley location has all the romance of the country and a vineyard but is also only minutes to Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and Glen Ellen. This CENTRAL LOCATION is ideal for day excursions to all of Sonoma valley and Napa Valley wine tasting. A quick drive to 101 and you can also be on your way to San Francisco for the day and evening. It does not come more convenient or more centrally located.
This 1080sf home offers two bedrooms with luxurious European pillow beds that comfortably sleep 4. The kitchen is stocked and outfitted to allow you to explore your culinary skills should you
desire. The secluded back yard features a pool surrounded by gardens and mature trees.
Relax and enjoy the magnificent views of the valley below and the mountains in the distance.
Take a walk through the vineyards and climb the ridge for a truly unique 360 degree view of wine country at its best. Enjoy the amazing sunset while sipping on fabulous local wine. You will not want to go home.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Washer/Dryer in the unit
- Dryer : Washer/Dryer in the unit
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking : This home in on a private hill top on a 60 acre vineyard.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Feel free to bring your toys - there is plenty of room for parking on the property.
- Wood Stove : Enviromentally friendly pellet stove. Easy to use and great heating and ambience.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Enjoy the European Pillow Tops and designer pillows in the Willow Room and Bordeau Room.
- Double Bed : Convertable futon in the Den. Den can be closed off as a third bedroom.
- Convertible Bed : This 8 inch futon is a very comfortable double. The room can be set up as a additional bedroom upon request.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : 6 person spa with complete privacy. Situated on the mountain top, this spa has magnificent view of the entire valley. Indulge!
- Cable/Satellite TV : HD Direct TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Plenty of music and movies for your enjoyment
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Updated kitchen now features granite counter top.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : This kitchen is stocked with quality untensils, pots and pans, service items, picnic items, picnic basket and a large selection of spices. Serious chefs can request additional items which we can provide from the main house on another part of the property.
- Refrigerator : Full refrigerator / Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Propane Provided
- Deck/Patio (2) : Take your pick of decks, pool-side or country-side. This is outdoor living like it should be.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : This property offers 360 degree views. It is a 60 acre vineyard on to of Taylor Mountain. Explore!
- Communications
- Cell Phone : Cell phone reception on the mountain top is excellent.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Verizon Wireless modem provided. Guest select their prepaid plan.
- Other Amenities
- Your are welcome and encouraged the explore the 60 acres of mountaintop vineyards. With three separate peaks, the view is constantly changing. Enjoy the views and privacy all around on the three decks or enjoy a walk in woods or hilltop senic overlooks.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : A single pet is allowed for a small additional fee of $10/day.
- Kid Friendly : Fantastic 60 acre ranch with plenty of areas to roam and explore.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Over 300 wineries are at your reach from this central location. Every direction affords a different, yet exciting adventure in wine country from this covenient location.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Off-Season: $185.00/nt Wkday $225/nt Wkend - Nov.1 thru April 30
Peak-Season:$295/nt Wkday $325/nt Wkend; June 16 - Oct 31
Weekly Rate: $1195/week -off-season; $1850/week - peak season
Prices are for Four(4) guest. Additional guest add $50/nt
Holidays and Event Weekends - $350/nt
Mid-Season: $210/nt Wkday $260/nt Wkend: May 1 thru June 15
Security deposit required
One pet allowed for $10/nt
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Mountain Top Vineyard Resort
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Santa Rosa
From the start we were interested in some type of vacation rental or B&B as part of the business. About half of the properties we considered had potential for a vacation rental. Our bigger decision was were to start with the wine business. It is a complex business and very capital intensive. We choice to start with grapes since great wine must start with great fruit.
Sonoma is one of the top wine regions in the world. It is also one of the most beautiful locations in the US. We are privileged to have one of the best views around and we can share this with you.
The bonus of this location is that while we have a peaceful, rural vineyard, we are very centrally located with easy access to Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and ALL the wine areas.
It really is the best of all worlds.
The Unique Benefits at this House
As our guest you are welcome, and encouraged, to explore the vineyards. Walk, run, picnic or bike, it is a new vista on each of the three peaks on the property.
Many guest are looking forward to sampling the wine region and the wines of Sonoma a second to none. Our central location is excellent for multiple day trips in different directions, all easy to get to.
Napa is 30 mins awasy and San Francisco is 45 mins away and a direct route over the Golden Gate Bridge.
Enjoy the rolling mountain top property as our guest. Three peaks provide views in all directions
Owner's Map of Santa Rosa
We purchased this property four years ago after searching for more than two years. The entire family felt it was time to perhaps create something for the family. The kids(3) and I also required that it be something that my husband (a business turnaround specialist)loved for a change. He has been a wine fanatic for his entire life. We had a family meeting and agreed that we were all in for the adventure in Wine. For my part, leaving the design painting business was an easier choice since the market was slowing rapidly.
The first year was more work than anyone expected. With 60 acres of land, 25 acres of grapes, two houses, two huge barns and a couple small barns, we had more to do than we could get to. One of our top priorities was to rehab the grandmother’s house on one of the secluded peaks. It was redesigned right from the begining as a vacation rental.
We wanted this place to be a representation of our life. It is filled with furniture and art collected all over the US and the World. It is so peaceful here that it just called out for a spa. We especially like the spa perched on the top of the hill overlooking the valley to the west. Comfort was also high on our list – We think you will agree that it has turned out great and is unique.
DeAnne Black
Property Photos
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- Spa with View over Valley - Santa Rosa Vacation Real Estate
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- Black Knight Vineyards - On the property and great for exploring - Santa Rosa Vacation Real Estate
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- View into living room from Kitchen - Santa Rosa Vacation Real Estate
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- Back yard and pool
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- Willow Room
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- Den - convertable to sleeping
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- View from porch
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- Chardonnay in winter - walk the vineyards and visit all three peaks
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- Driveway looking at Black Knight Vineyards
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- Best views in Sonoma County
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- Living Room
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- Need to relax and unwind? This is unbeatable!
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- Dining Out with a view
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- Bordeaux bedroom with private deck
Traveler Reviews (16)
Wow!! Gorgeous property!!
Guest: B, J & B
(Concord, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/11/11
Review Submitted: 09/20/11
Absolutely beautiful property with the BEST views we've ever seen!! The house is so cute and adorably decorated! Comfy furniture, plush beds, everything was top notch! There was a great selection of dishes and silverware! The pool was CHILLY, so one very brief dip in that was enough, LOL, but we thawed out quickly in the awesome sauna. :o) But the VIEWS are what really took our breath away! Incredible... and we loved watching the sunset from the hot tub! We brought our dog and he had SO much fun romping around on walks through the vineyards! We don't travel without him, so we really appreciate that such nice accommodations are also dog-friendly! He ran around so much the first afternoon that he actually had to stop to rest in the middle of a walk. He's very active and athletic, so stopping to rest is pretty much unheard of! :o) He didn't want to come home... and we felt the same way! :o) It was a great location, too! We spent a fantastic day canoeing on the Russian River with Soar Inflatables. It was so nice to spend a great day paddling and splashing around in the river, then be back sipping wine in the hot tub in less than 30 minutes. And we checked out a few wineries the next day! The property is a photographer's dream! We got sooooooo many awesome pictures! All in all, it was a GREAT trip and we would definitely recommend it!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.
A Truly Special Place!
Guest: Karen G.
Date of Stay: 04/26/11
Review Submitted: 07/09/11
My friend and I were looking for a place to take our children for a couple days during their Spring Break. I found Black Knight Vineyard and we decided to give it a try. We are so glad we did! Everything about this place was exceptional. The home was extremely clean, comfortable and very well appointed. We never left the property until we checked out and there was never a dull or bored moment for the children - ages 4 through 10. They were happily amused during our entire stay with the pool, hot tub, sauna and free roaming privileges of the acres and acres of vineyards. The frogs, horses and wild turkeys also added to the fun. We, mommies, had everything we needed, too - from a well stocked kitchen where we prepared all our meals, to the relaxing hot tub with the panoramic views. My two beloved pugs enjoyed their stay, as well. As one of my pugs is elderly and needs a lot of extra care, it is so nice to find a place that is as wonderful as Black Knight Vineyard and is pet friendly! DeAnne and Mitch were the perfect hosts. When we had a question or needed assistance, they were right there. Otherwise, it was as if the home was ours and there was no one else around. I hope to return to Black Knight Vineyard often - it's the perfect place to get away or centrally locate yourself to the abundances of the wine country.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
A Perfect Stay
Guest: Les, Nan, John and Bev
(Vancouver, BC, Canada and Rochester, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/09/11
Review Submitted: 02/25/11
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Black Knight. A great hideaway but close to all the exploring and tasting in wine country. The tension just melts away as you enjoy the fabulous view --either from the hot tub or a lawn chair. The place has everything you need from charm to a picnic basket. Glad we found Black Knight and we're already talking about the next time.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
A Perfect Place to Be
Guest: Wing on Wing
(San Francisco, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/03/10
Review Submitted: 02/06/11
My wife planned a simple getaway to extract me from a busy schedule for a short weekend of peace and quiet. We had "done" the Napa region in the past, but this weekend was just for us. We will be forever grateful to have found a piece of heaven at Black Knight Vineyards, a beautiful setting, a comfortable, lovely and thoughtfully appointed cottage, views that take one's breath away. The photos and property description are absolutely accurate and, if anything, understate how special this vacation rental is. We have been back now twice, and Mom and family are coming out this Spring to join us. For wine tasters, the whole region of wineries is right around the corner. If you just want to rest there could be no more restful place, truly serene, as much privacy as one could want, comfortable and cozy. And, they welcome pets! We walked our Bengal cats off-lead over acre after acre with the vineyard dog in tow, a new friend, a gentle old chocolate Lab named Cinnamon. The cottage lies on a hill atop the property far above the main house and vineyard, rows of Pinot and Chardonnay to the left rolling away below you, the sunset over Santa Rosa straight ahead, pristine hills and countryside rising behind, a big herd of rescued horses free-range in a meadow below, a flock of wild turkeys in the yard at sunrise, hawks and geese overhead. Dine outdoors at sunset and listen as nightfall awakens the frogs and crickets while you just kick it on the porch watching the stars come out. The view from the jacuzzi of the whole Santa Rosa Valley far below, sparkling at night, will take your breath away. Smell the air as it was meant to be, breathe in the quiet, and count your blessings. Thank you Mitch, DeAnne and your family for welcoming us.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.
What an amazing place
Guest: triptrouble9
(Armidale, NSW, Australia)
Date of Stay: 01/22/11
Review Submitted: 01/29/11
We decided to stay here on our visit to wine country and are we glad we did. The views from this property down to the valley are absolutely amazing especially at night. The house had everything you could want, down to a selection of spices when we decided to cook. The hot tub and sauna were great after a day out exploring. If you want to feel at home, comfortable, spoiled with a DVD library to relax and all the comforts you need, this is the place. We will be back SOON.... Thank you DeAnne and Mitch for a wonderful experience.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
2nd visit was just as wonderful as the 1st visit
Guest: Emily
(Santa Clara County)
Date of Stay: 01/07/11
Review Submitted: 01/13/11
I had been speaking with DeAnne prior to our arrival and she assured my bf and I that no matter what time we arrived (we arrived at night) to not worry and just to relax. When we arrived, the fire was lit and the lights were on to welcome us, which was really nice. This is the first time that we used the sauna and it was a relaxing treat! When we mentioned that we were running low on fire pellets, we were provided with fire pellets the next day to continue to keep us warm throughout our stay. Everything was clean and as pictured. We would definitely visit again and hope to in the near future! Thank you for yet another lovely experience!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
A lovely, relaxing place
Guest: Emily
(Santa Clara County)
Date of Stay: 08/09/10
Review Submitted: 08/18/10
Everything about this place was quite charming and definitely as pictured. DeAnne and Mitch were available when we needed them and wonderful. I had to change the days when I could come and DeAnne was very receptive to my request and most accommodating! Also stated, the security deposit was mailed back within the days specified. My bf and I would definitely stay at this place again as it was in a private yet good location (we could go buy groceries if needed) and the price (which also included use of a private pool and spacious jacuzzi) cannot be beat! Thank you so much!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: L& T M
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Date of Stay: 12/01/09
Review Submitted: 08/04/10
We had a wonderful time here - just wound up being one night. Perfect for two couples. Three of the four of us did the first Levi's Grandfondo in Santa Rosa. Needless to say, the cold pool, hot tub and sauna were all food for the bones and muscles! The view is amazing! We also enjoyed hearing the wind among the trees. A walk through the vineyard is a must. Another great view up above the Merlot & Pinot grapes. If you are lucky - Mitch will let you barrel taste his private stash! Yummy - We loved the Zin he had in a 1/4 barrel. We enjoyed talking with DeAnne and Mitch and hearing their story of how they got here - cheers to them for taking a risk we have all thought about. We hope to return!
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Guest: K & D
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Date of Stay: 12/01/09
Review Submitted: 08/04/10
We had a wonderful Christmas here and we really enjoyed the view and the privacy. The Christmas decorations were a thoughtful touch, too. We look forward to a return visit in the summer or early fall. Thanks for everything! * This vacation was especially enjoyable because we were able to have our dog with us. Thank you for your pet friendly place.
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Guest: S
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Date of Stay: 04/01/10
Review Submitted: 08/04/10
HAPPY EASTER 2010 Our 3rd time here at this magic place! This time with our friends from "Overseas". We love it here - Thanks for having us again and again. We are already looking forward to coming back soon.
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