Amazing Turn-of-Century Remodeled Stable Now Vacation Rental
- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Turn-of-the-century premium historic horse-training stable, reported to be '..unrivaled by any in the world...' [Thoroughbred Magazine, 1978] now converted to a dramatic, beautiful vacation rental sleeping up to 17. Structure is 21,000 square feet of clear-grain Douglas Fir, consisting of 31 horse stalls, most of which are converted to beautiful living space. The house surrounds a 10,000 sq. ft. courtyard and is situated on 11 acres of oak and bay trees, with trails, creek cottage, grotto, secluded hot tub and lap pool crafted out of natural river rock. The inner courtyard's Tuscany-style center fountain is surrounded by manicured lawn, its periphery lined with flowers. Beautifully crafted woodwork,original stall doors with silver-plated hand wrought hardware open onto gorgeous living quarters with 25-ft open-beam cathedral ceilings. New hardwood flooring, plaster walls, wonderful artwork, high-end linens, deep-hued rugs and 6 ft grand piano give a feeling of rustic elegance. House which sleeps 12, may be rented alone or together with 2nd story apartment which sleeps an additional 5. Altogether there are 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms with 3 king beds, 3 queen beds, 1 twin and 3 sofa beds. Rancho Wikiup is the perfect setting for weddings and celebrations.
Keywords: House
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Considered
Bedrooms
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 17, Beds for 12-17
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 5
- Attached Unit
Bathrooms
- 4.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom 3
- Bathroom 4
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishwasher
- Catering Available
- Cooking Utensils
- Ice Maker
Amenities
- Parking Off Street
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
Entertainment
- Music Library
- VCR
- Video Library
Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Access
- Wireless Internet
Pool & Spa
- Hot Tub
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Location & View
Activities
- Live Theater
- Mountain Biking
- Basketball Court
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Tennis
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Golf
- Rafting
- Racquetball
- Kayaking
- Fitness Center
- Miniature Golf
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Zoo
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas
- Theme Parks
- Sight Seeing
- Hot Air Ballooning
Reviews
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Dream Wedding
Dream Wedding
- Guest Nancy
- Date of stay 09/25/12
- Review Submitted 10/04/12
We stayed at Rancho Wikiup for a week and hosted our daughter's wedding on site. It was magical! We wer able to accomodate her close friends and some family members too which made the experience even more meaningful for us. All together there were 15 of us for the weekend. The house has so much character. We enjoyed everything about it from the piano to the lap pool. Nancy made sure we were comfortable and the maintenance man and housekeeper were warm as well. It truly was the perfect setting and we will keep those wonderful memories of our stay for a very, very long time. I highly recommend it.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
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Best of the Best
Best of the Best
- Guest sbuley
- Date of stay 01/01/12
- Review Submitted 03/20/12
What an amazing experience. This place is picture perfect. Not a single complaint. The best place we've stayed by far.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Amazing Oasis in Sonoma
Amazing Oasis in Sonoma
- Guest Jodi
- Date of stay 05/27/11
- Review Submitted 06/03/11
Stayed in Wikiup with a group of college friends for a wedding over memorial day weekend and had an amazing time. Making breakfast together in the big kitchen, drinking wine under the afternoon sun in the courtyard and good night sleeps in comfy rooms. Our only criticism was some tricky plumbing but it was quickly attended to. We felt welcomed and well taken care of. The place is cozy, clean, well-appointed and in an amazing location for any adventures in Sonoma County. It's perfect for a large group - lots of communal space, but privacy when it's needed. Can not recommend more. I wish we could have stayed for another week. Or just move in altogether.Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with teenagers.
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Absolutely Perfect
Absolutely Perfect
- Guest Michael
- Date of stay 05/12/11
- Review Submitted 05/17/11
We traveled from Texas to Napa with a large group to celebrate my wife's 40th birthday. My guests could not have been more pleased with the accomodations. The courtyard and surrounding property are beautiful and well taken care of. Excellent atmosphere for a large group or gathering.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Excellent Sonoma HQ
Excellent Sonoma HQ
- Guest Dave
- Date of stay 12/26/10
- Review Submitted 01/11/11
Rancho Wikiup was a terrific HQ for our group of 15+ (all ages) that gathered over the recent holidays. Everyone had nice quarters and we had plenty of space to "stretch out" and also the ability to all be together for meals. Very nice "farmhouse" accomodations! Close to a lot of the Sonoma attractions and only 30 minutes from Calistoga too. Can't wait to go back!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
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- Guest yvonne 3
- Date of stay 03/21/10
- Review Submitted 03/21/10
We rented Rancho Wikiup with 15 friends to celebrate my husband's 40th suprise birthday party March 2010. It is a magical place! The hot tub in the hills is perfect. The master bedroom is stunning. All the guests said the beds were very comfortable. We hired musicians and it was the perfect backdrop for live music (megan slankard and jeff campbell)! It should sleep 17, but 15 was a more comfortable number. Kitchen had everything you needed. Location great. Recommend dave from Getaway Adventures if you want to tour Sonoma easily. Would definitely stay at Rancho Wikiup again! (Great photo ops!) Thank you Nancy!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/6
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- Guest Shannie and Friends
- Date of stay 09/22/09
- Review Submitted 09/22/09
Have you ever had high anticipation and hopes about an upcoming event or experience and have it turn out to be even better than your wildest expectations? That it was way better than you could have ever hoped for? That's the way my girlfriends and I experienced Rancho Wikiup recently. Girls Weekend Away in wine country and we were lucky enough to have found this great spot! Don't hesitate to rent this one. The house itself is amazing, the decor is sophisticated yet very comfortable, the kitchen is very well equipped; it's a great house for entertaining.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/2
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Best. House. Ever.
Best. House. Ever.
- Guest Mai & Ryan
- Date of stay 06/13/08
- Review Submitted 01/26/09
It has been 7 months since our stay in this amazing home and my husband and I still think of and speak of the house and its owners, Nancy and Carlos. I cannot even articulate what I feel in my heart for this special place and more importantly, my gratitude to Nancy. I was married on June 14, 2008 and less than one week before my wedding weekend, the owner of the first home I had reserved, conveniently decided to rent her "Luxurious Tuscan Villa" to another group for more money (even though I had paid a deposit and was expecting her to charge the balance to my credit card). I was left high and dry with only 5 days to find a new house to accommodate my large wedding party and to be the venue for our rehearsal dinner. I had exhausted all of my options and took a shot in the dark when I found this property. Nancy barely had availability but she came through huge for us and made it work. Her home proved to be the place where we were supposed to end up and we have very fond memories of our time there. We hope to return someday with all of our friends (who also loved the house). The house is beautiful and the space is immaculate. It was very comfortable and we had everything we could have needed. Nancy and Carlos dropped their dog Louis off with us for a few hours and he was well behaved and loved by all. It's located in a safe neighborhood, close to local amenities as well as the freeway but when you're there, it feels like you're a world away and in total seclusion. My husband and I joke that if we were to win the lottery, we'd offer Nancy double the value of the property so we could own it; assuming she'd be crazy enough to sell it. Thanks for everything Nancy and Carlos!Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 3 night min stay |
$833 | |||||
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Owner info
Contact us
- Primary: (707) 495-3039 (California, USA)
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Photos
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Rancho Wikiup
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Very seclued hot tub and deck area
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One of the two bedrooms in the South Hall
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Bedroom in separate Carriage house.
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Outdoor dining in the inner courtyard
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Large eat-in kitchen with table and seating for 8
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Front room viewed from the stairs
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Original entry into courtyard, with living quarters surrounding all 4 sides
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Interior 10,000 square-ft courtyard
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Master Bedroom, approximately 25 x 30 ft
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Second of two bedrooms in the South Hall
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Dining room comfortably seats 8
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Mezzanine floor, enters onto 3 bedrooms and 2 baths
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Fountain in the inner courtyard surrounded by lawn and flowers
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Interior courtyard at dusk
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The Lap Pool
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