Main round travertine balcony w/fountain, below private Master balcony
Location: Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (1 hr. to Coast and S. F./ Minutes to Wine Tasting) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 9-10)
Stay in a romantic, luxurious large master suite in an italianate villa with stone balconies and arched covered verandas. Enjoy an oversized whirlpool corner tub for two looking out over city lights at night, in your double oversized bathroom with a separate shower with spa jets for two. Surround yourself with the luxury of travertine, marble, and glass tile, with antique lighting. French doors in your bedroom lead out onto the huge round balcony, with access to the gardens, pool (not artificially heated), spa, and gazebo below. Or, upper master has private 13' balcony with mountain, valley, and city-light views, and extra sitting area with views. House has 2 complete large master suites (bring your best friends!), plus 3 more smaller bedrooms.
Entire house (5 bedrooms) sleeps 9 in beds (4 queens, 1 full). One extra raised queen aerobed available. 3 bathrooms have large jetted tubs (and showers), 4th has romantic Victorian slipper tub for 2, off the Victorian suite. There are 2 gas fireplaces in the house and one electric in the bar area, as well as an outdoor gas fireplace on covered veranda. Glass tile, wood windows and floors, marble, granite and inlaid travertine everywhere. This house is a lushly romantic, Italianate original.
You are welcomed w/champagne on ice and chocolates, or help yourself at the private Victorian bar in the parlor downstairs. Go down for a cool swim or a hot spa at our jungle-style pool (not artificially heated, unless arranged in advance for an extra util. fee.) Sun heats pool in summer to mid 80's.
Visit one of our areas many fine gourmet restaurants, or dine-in by cooking in our gorgeous chef's kitchen, with granite island and stools. The kitchen is stocked with basics. A chef can be arranged. There is both a formal dining room and a kitchen nook with fabulous Open Space views of the valley below. There is a large living area next to the kitchen with a large flat screen T.V., surround sound, C.D. player and gas fireplace.
A lovely covered, arched veranda with outdoor fireplace and breakfast bistro set is perfect for sipping wine and watching the view (wild hawks, birds, and other wildlife, especially deer, are plentiful). There are 3 other balconies in back, including a majestic inlaid travertine round large one with fountain. Or wander down to the terraced lawn area and go down to the new formal rose and perrennial gardens, w/arbors, benches, gazebo, and birdfeeders. Just sit and watch the many species of birds at play, as hummingbirds zip over your head.
On-site caretakers cottage(sorry, not available in summer)can be rented for extra people for $150/nt. extra. 20' x 14' w/own bathroom, queen bed, and flat-screen t.v. Extra rental must not exceed car limit of 3 cars. Otherwise, we are there nights ONLY, using separate approach and entrance, not part of house, to respect your privacy.
Sorry, this is not a party house. We cannot accommodate weddings, big parties, reunions, or other "events," out of consideration for neighbors. 3-4 car (at all times), 10 person maximum. No on-street parking. 9 people works better, because one bedroom has a double bed, and a bath, not a stand-up shower. Children are very welcome.
Drive an hour to our beautiful Sonoma County wild beaches and cliffed coves, walk in giant redwoods, kayak or canoe on the Russian River, or fish at Lake Sonoma. Hundreds of gorgeous wineries and tasting rooms in every direction. Tour the beautiful gardens and historical tasting rooms of Korbel Champagne Cellars. Visit the quaint historical towns of Calistoga or St. Helena, or hike in our beautiful state parks.
For a unique side-trip, visit Safari-West African wildlife park, just minutes away, where you ride in jeeps past free-roaming animals, with no crowds. Visit the historical squares of Sonoma and Healdsburg for many choices in first-class dining and shopping. Come enjoy the luxury!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: 4 Zones: Upstairs Master, Dining, Living Rm., and Downstairs. Please turn off when leaving house for outings.
- Washer: New frontloading washer and dryer in laundry rm., stocked w/detergent, etc.
- Dryer: see above
- Linens Provided: Plenty of high-end 100% cotton towels and linens.
- Garage: automatic openers provided
- Covered Parking: garage
- Off Street Parking: All cars (max. 3, poss. 4)MUST park in driveway. No street parking available on private lane.
- Gas Fireplace (3) : 2 indoors, one on covered veranda for sitting outdoors. Lots of seating around fireplace.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4) : House has 2 complete large master suites w/queen in each. 3rd and 4th smaller bedrooms also have queens. 5th has double.
- Double Bed: One double bed in Victorian suite.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : 4 tv's in house, including both masters and upstairs living rm. XM radio. 5th T.V. (flat-screen) in optional caretaker's cottage (cottage not avail. in summer).
- DVD (2)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: About 30 CD's, mostly alternative, folk, country folk. Some instrumental.
- Jetted Tub in Bath (3) : There is a large size (for 2) jetted tub in each of 2 masters as well as a jetted tub in a bath shared by 2 smaller bedrooms. 2-person victorian slipper tub in extra bath.
- Private Hot Tub: Spa is inground, attached to jungle-style pool. You will be our only guests, so it is private. Remote control on/off, temp. control, waterfall, and colored light shows, works from any window of house for convenience.
- Private Pool: Gorgeous 40 ft. jungle-style pool w/attached hot spa, and waterfall. Colored, changing lights at night for beautiful ambience as you look out over city lights. There are several comfortable, padded pool lounges, a shade gazebo, and a floating lounge as well. Pool not artificially heated. Sun warms to mid to high 80's in summer.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: gorgeous gourmet chef's kitchen with all new, stainless appliances, 6-burner Viking stove, 2 complete convection ovens, and a large granite island with comfortable sitting stools with backs. Both formal dining room and kitchen nook dining with incredible views.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: All cooking and baking pans provided, along w/barbecue utensils for outside grill on covered balcony.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: New, very quiet.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Can be arranged.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane grill on outside kitchen covered balcony. Pass-through kitchen window.
- Deck/Patio (2) : Old World travertine front porch with sitting furniture. 4 additional balconies in back, one private off upper master, with superb view.
- Balcony (3) : Large covered (arched) balcony off kitchen nook, has outdoor fireplace and view extension with bistro set. Huge round lower Italianate balcony, with fountain. Private 13 ft. balcony off upper master. Small shade balcony.
- Lanai: Long loggia off kitchen, with outdoor fireplace, seating. Covered, with sun extension w/bistro table.
- Gazebo (2) : 2 outdoor gazebos, one with view of Open Space, one in English garden for small birdwatching. Make sure you sit at least one evening for a glass of wine in the garden gazebo and just watch the hundreds of hummingbirds, finches, etc.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Entire rear of house faces Open Space and forested valley, with Mt. Taylor views. Watch wild hawks ride the wind-currents, and deer and other wildlife drink from creek.
- Communications
- Telephone (4) : Cordless phones in each master and 2 public areas. Free long distance.
- Free Long Distance (4) : Unlimited long-distance (domestic only, no international calling).
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Laptops can connect to our wireless.
- Other Amenities
- Victorian stocked bar (comp.) and entertaining room with fireplace, round italianate stone balcony with fountain, rose and perennial gardens with lawns, tropical jungle pool (heated by sun only) & spa, waterfall and colored lights, incredible city light views at night. Long, arched 2nd balcony off kitchen, with Outdoor fireplace and grill. Champagne and chocolates to greet you. 2 huge master baths with corner jetted view tubs, look down on City lights. Spas in separate showers. Upper master has private 13' balcony w/bistro set and VIEWS! Dine out or have use of full chef's kitchen upstairs. No large or loud parties, reunions, weddings, or other "events." Extra visitors can't park on street (please clear with us beforehand). Pets okay by prior agreement only, please. Nights only, we are in separate caretakers' cottage, w/separate entrance, approach. We greatly respect your privacy and are gone all day. Cottage can be rented if you have extra people, for $150 per night, 20' x 14', eleg
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: By previous agreement only. Have large fenced back yard. Please clip dogs nails first as we have new wood floors. No very large dogs or heavy shedders.
- Kid Friendly: We love families. Adults must be with children at pool at all times. There are also many balconies in back, so supervision of younger children a must. Children are very welcome.
- Smoking Not Allowed: smoking outside on verandas or on our property only. Please do not smoke in street (neighbors complain of litter and fire danger).
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
NOV/DEC SPECIAL: $200 OFF NIGHTLY! $595/nt., reg. $795/nt.
Any nts in Nov or Dec. weekends incl! Or get $1,000 off weekly rental in Nov/Dec.
Sec. dep. waived for Nov/Dec. Price good up to 8 ppl, or $50 more.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years not available.
Reg. $795/nt., $4500/wk til June 1, then $995/nt., $5500/wk. thru Sept.30
$250 cleaning fee, 9% tax. $250+ sec. dep.
Ask about short notice, same week specials. Deep discounts.
No cancellations within 60 days of arrival. 5% cancel. fee.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Santa Rosa
We did not buy it, we built it, not as a vacation rental, but as our family home, while our daughter was in high school. We planned out every artistic detail of our villa ourselves; it is truly a house like none other. Kevin and I still live in and enjoy our beautiful property and gardens, in our caretaker's cottage, to ensure our guests have help at their fingertips, and that our neighbors have peace and quiet.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Because of the intense labor of love we have devoted to it, our gardens are a source of pride and joy each spring and summer, not only for the bright colors of the roses and perennials, but also for the myriad of wild birds they attract, a little like a "cageless" aviary. Sit and close your eyes and listen to the sound of hundreds of fluttering wings, from the bright yellow finches to the dozens of bejeweled hummingbirds whirring over your head. We have often thought we should rename our home "Hummingbird Villa." Or watch out over the canyon to catch a glimpse of the hawks and other large birds of prey who ride the wind drafts there. Birdwatcher's will love our little slice of Paradise, as will flower lovers. We are also the only rental around with multiple large balconies overlooking the wild Open Space view. Sit out by the fireplace on the 30' long covered loggia off the upper floor, or have lunch out on the 60' round Italian balcony. Or, have a romantic glass of wine out on your own private 13' balcony off the Master Bedroom. This house was truly designed for outdoor living.
travel in open jeeps through grasslands and hills to see authentic African wildlife, much of it endangered. The animals run free, you go by jeep with a knowledgeable guide. Fun for families and ever
Less than 2 miles from the villa, Paradise Ridge Winery makes a wonderful, short wine tasting jaunt. It sits on beautiful rolling acreage, with large view balconies, and a friendly tasting room staff
Owner's Map of Santa Rosa
Hi, we're your hosts, Maureen and Kevin. We have lived in Santa Rosa for 25 years and 30 years. We know you'll fall in love with the natural beauty of our area, as we have: the soaring redwoods, the wild, rocky coast, and the miles and miles of green, rolling, oak-studded hills and vineyards. We enjoy meeting people from all over the United States and the world, and doing everything we can to make sure that their vacation in wine country is the best ever, from buying a birthday cake to making reservations at the best restaurants, to arranging drivers, chefs, and masseuses.
Property Photos
- Main round travertine balcony w/fountain, below private Master balcony - Santa Rosa, California Vacation
- rear of house seen from pool area, w/3 large balconies - Santa Rosa, California Vacation
- Jungle pool with waterfall and hot spa - Santa Rosa, California Vacation
- kitchen with Viking stove, glass tile, granite islands, opens onto 40' balcony
- upstairs great room with valley and city light views, and glass fireplace
- upper lawn terrace, above pool and spa, with western views
- Rear kitchen balcony w/outdoor fireplace, overlooks pool and views
- one of 2 smaller queen bedrooms, opens onto round balcony, pool and garden view
- view of the pool area from round balcony
- View of Open Space from terraced lawn below balcony
- upper master w/sitting room and french doors to 13' private balcony
- Main Round Balcony w/view of pool and Open Space
- lower master garden view jet tub for 2
- downstairs Victorian bar and sitting room
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