Mountaintop in-ground pool, pool side dining,15x30 foot putting green,spa,ppong
Location: Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (Sonoma County.20 min. to Healdsburg plaza,15 min. to Kenwood)
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-14)
Keywords: Vacation House
Alta Vista's main house sleeps 10, and the guest house (rented separately to main house guests only) sleeps an additional 4 persons. Alta Vista is a relaxed getaway in Sonoma County, and a perfect home base for enjoying the Wine Country. When at the property, it feels as if you are at a remote retreat. However, unlike other vacation homes in Sonoma County which require a 20 minute drive to civilization, Alta Vista is very conveniently located. Situated on a hilltop with incredible views of the valley below, in the most desirable part of Santa Rosa, Montecito Heights, it has all the privacy of a country home yet is only a 7-10 minute drive to groceries, local spas, the farmers' market & restaurants. Alta Vista is a 20 minute drive either north to Healdsburg or east to Kenwood - or 30 minute country drive north east to Calistoga - all wonderful Wine Country towns with excellent restaurants and shopping. A five minute drive up the mountain from where Highway 12 and Farmer’s Lane meet in Santa Rosa brings you to this excellent vacation property.
Spa Quality, Beautifully Maintained, Large, In Ground Pool; New 15 by 30 foot putting green; Ping Pong Table...All great entertainment to accompany fine wine & cuisine...read more below.
Alta Vista's bright, comfortable, main house has five bedrooms and sleeps 10. On the lower level is a large kitchen with island and new gas range, bright breakfast room, dining room, large living room, all with views of the garden, pool area or trees. There is a bathroom on this level. Outside the kitchen double glass doors is an outdoor dining area with a 12 foot long redwood table (from a local, old growth restoration forestry concern) that can comfortably seat 15 people.
The second level offers a very large master bedroom with a queen size bed, three additional bedrooms with queen size beds, one more bedroom with two twin beds, a master bathroom and two full additional bathrooms. Four out of five of the bedrooms have all new furniture & bedding. All of the bedrooms have two separate doors, one to the interior of the home, and another which provides easy access to the garden, pool and grounds.
Set amid the garden is a large, in ground, solar heated pool as well as a spa. This has to be one of the best pools in Sonoma County - not only for its size and garden setting - but because it has a high end spa quality salt-chlorine generation system which is an ultra clean, natural system which results in fresh water that does not irritate eyes. The solar heating for the pool is available from May 1 through October 31, as the solar thermal tubes need to be drained in case temperatures drop low during winter months.
The property's separate guest house is available for larger parties, and sleeps an additional 4 persons. The guest house has a spacious living room with 2 large walls of 10 foot tall windows looking out to trees, and sliding glass doors out to the pool. There is a small kitchen equipped with a stove, sink, & dishwasher, and the bathroom has a large shower, sink, & toilet - all new. There is a separate bedroom with a queen size bed. The guest house is available for an additional fee, for parties of 11 to 15 persons, and is only rented to parties renting the main house.
Begin your morning enjoying a hot coffee or tea in the garden by the pool, planning out your day. Spend the day enjoying the property, exploring the wine country's charming towns & plazas, hiking or mountain biking through forests with excellent trails at nearby Annadel State Park, paddle boating or canoeing at Spring Lake, winery & vineyard touring, horseback riding or gourmet lunching. Indulge in an evening swim and take in a spectacular sunset through the silhouettes of trees surrounding the property.
The central location of Alta Vista is ideal for day excursions to all of Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley, whether for wine tasting or outdoor sports. A quick drive to Highway 101, and you can be on your way to spend the day or evening in San Francisco.
You will delight in the comfort, privacy and convenience of this perfectly situated mountaintop retreat.
For reservations during June, July & August, we accept 7+ night stays at any time; 5 night stays up 4 months in advance; 4 night stays up to 3 months in advance; 2-3 night stays up to 2 months in advance. For reservations that span from December 23 through January 6, a minimum 7 night stay is required to reserve more than four months in advance. For October crush weekends, please reserve a min of 3 nights to reserve more than 2 months in advance.
Many additional photos are available at the HomeAway vacation rental site and upon request.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Very large driveway
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (5) : 4 queen beds in main house, 1 additional queen bed in the Guest House.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : There is also a twin bed in the Guest House.
- Convertible Bed : This is in the Guest House, along with a twin bed and queen bed in a separate bedroom.
- Crib : a portable crib is available.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Private Pool : In ground pool with spa quality salt chlorine generation system, beautifully maintained.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Brand new Henckels knife set, Brand new island kitchen range, plenty of wine glasses, all the essentials to bake or try out some wine country cooking.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : A Brand New, Large, Infra red Gas Barbeque - purchased June, 2008
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : A 12 foot long redwood table (from a local, old growth restoration forestry concern)on the partially shaded patio outside the kitchen comfortably seats over 15 persons.
- Balcony
- Gazebo : Poolside Gazebo for poolside dining
- View/Location
- Mountain View : From almost every location of the property, one looks out onto trees at the top of the mountain. From one side of the main house, there are expansive views of the valley down below.
- Golf Course Front : 15 by 30 foot putting green on property
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
For main house - max 10 persons $800/nt..$2750/4nts..$4500/7nts..$8000/2 weeks.
For main house June-August $825/nt...2800/4nts...$4600/7nts
For main & guest (11-14 persons) $975/nt...3250/4nts...$5400/7nts..$9350/2 wks
For main & guest June-August $990/nt...$3300/4nts..5450/7 nts
Other Charges: 12% Local Taxes, Cleaning Fee $200 ($250) Security Deposit $500.
Deposit of 50% of rental fee is required to secure a reservation.
Balance of rental fee (with tax & cleaning fee) due 30 days before stay.
2 Night Minimum Stay. Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Mountaintop in-ground pool, pool side dining,15x30 foot putting green,spa,ppong - Wine Country Vacation
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- Outdoor dining in lower garden, just outside the kitchen - 12 ft long table - Wine Country Vacation
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- Spacious Kitchen with dble oven, new island cooktop, dishwshr, adj. laundry room - Wine Country Vacation
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- Dining Room (there is also a bright breakfast rm & sitting rm off kitchen)
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- View of some of the gardens and part of the pool area from main house
Traveler Reviews (25)
Great house & pool, with awesome veiws and beautiful landscaped front and back yards
Guest: Linda & Family
(Castro Valley, Ca USA)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11
Review Submitted: 08/29/11
My family and I attended a memorial service in the area and were extremely pleased to discover this place on this site, and had the opportunity to reserve it for our weekend stay. The home is large and spacious and gave us a chance to spread out. The views are awesome overlooking the Santa Rosa area where we could watch the fog roll in and out but also got to watch a great sunset. The pool and hot tub got a lot of use and was very relaxing surrounded by lovely flowers and vegegation. The 5 bedrooms were nicely decorated, were comfortable and had quality linens. The kitchen is a dream kitchen and is fully equipped with everything you would need to cook and hang out and enjoy each others company. We opted to hire a chef for an evening dinner and it made it more relaxing to hang out in the pool area and take in all the beauty this home has to offer. The ping pong table and putting green got used and good times were had by all. Thank you Sheila for allowing us the opportunity and I hope we can stay in the area again. I would not hesitate to reserve this home again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
A Wonderful Week Spent at Alta Vista
Guest: Mark W.
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/30/11
I celebrated a big birthday with my family in June at Alta Vista. There were twelve of us, and the beautiful location provided a scenic and comfortable retreat for all. Our party ranged in age from my six year old to his grandparents and all found aspects of the property to enjoy. We selected Santa Rosa for its central location, allowing for short trips throughout Sonoma, over to Napa, the beautiful ride to the Pacific coast and even back down to the Bay area to visit with friends. Each day provided something special and fun, whether kayaking on the Russian river, wine tasting at Castello di Amorosa (my son likes castles), sightseeing, yummy food (We liked Zazu in Santa Rosa and Farmstead in St. Helena.) and of course relaxing by the pool, or in the hot tub at the end of the day. A really nice place to stay.
Owner response:So glad we were able to facilitate a wonderful, big birthday week! Thanks for the review!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
perfect get-away weekend for our party of 8
Guest: calimom
(East Bay, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/20/11
Review Submitted: 06/12/11
We feel so lucky that we were able find this rental for our get-away weekend! The common spaces were perfect for dining and socializing but at the end of the day, everyone had a comfortable and peaceful bedroom to retreat to (we had a combo of couples and singles). We loved how each bedroom opened out to the balcony with access to the outdoors. Very close to spas, wineries, restaurants, downtown area but the accommodations on-site and the scenery made it felt like a peaceful retreat area too. Highlights: eating breakfast outside, afternoon wine in the living room with the view, hot tub at night
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
great place for the family reunion
Guest: susi
(Kurtistown, HI)
Date of Stay: 11/23/10
Review Submitted: 12/14/10
Our experience was perfect at this location! The house is large with enough space to have 18 people dine together or have cozy nooks to catch up with just a few. It is not decorated with finery, just homey and comfortable. The spa was a complete hit with the kids (even in the cold weather) and the ping pong a hit with the adults, young and old. We were completely pleased with the home!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great house with good friends
Guest: Laurent
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 10/29/10
Review Submitted: 11/24/10
Ten of us wanted to spend a long weekend together and we were lucky enough to found this house. Everything from the bedrooms to the hot tub was perfect. The house is in excellent condition and well maintained. The BBQ was definitely our best friend and all the commodities are included like towels and sheets. The manager is very responsive and will make sure everything is in order. I really recommend this property.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Wine Country Wedding Week
Guest: Lisa & Christian
(Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 09/23/10
Review Submitted: 10/21/10
We (the bride and groom) and eight of our good friends shared the house over our wedding weekend and had a blast! Everyone loved their rooms (including the comfortable beds). It was amazing to have that many people in a house and still feeling like you have privacy and plenty of space. Early birds were hanging out in the kitchen or patio while others slept undisturbed. The kitchen was perfect for making big meals! We made a big cake and had a fun Sunday brunch. It was so nice and relaxing to end the day with a dip in the pool or hot tub (which became a nightly ritual). There was even a ping pong tournament of sorts! We all got some great sunset and cityscape pictures of Santa Rosa, the views are truly beautiful! It couldn't have been a better place to relax and play in between all the wedding hustle and bustle.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Long Weekend @Alta Vista
Guest: Canadian Visitors
(Toronto/Montreal Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10
Review Submitted: 10/17/10
Nine of us spent a long weekend at Alta Vista for a birthday celebration. We had a terrific time! The house was very welcoming, easy to to relax and enjoy! We enjoyed the pool and hot tub, as well as the BBQ and huge outdoor picnic table - great for lathe groups to enjoy a nice dinner outside on a warm evening. The owner was very helpful and accommodating. The bedroom layouts allowed avaryone to be very comfortable during our stay. I definitely recommend this property!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Long Weekend @Alta Vista
Guest: Canadian Visitors
(Toronto/Montreal Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10
Review Submitted: 10/15/10
Nine of us spent a long weekend at Alta Vista for a birthday celebration. We had a terrific time! The house was very welcoming, easy to to relax and enjoy! We enjoyed the pool and hot tub, as well as the BBQ and huge outdoor picnic table - great for lathe groups to enjoy a nice dinner outside on a warm evening. The owner was very helpful and accommodating. The bedroom layouts allowed avaryone to be very comfortable during our stay. I definitely recommend this property!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Beautiful Views; An Amazing Weekend
Guest: Lisa
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 10/15/10
We spent a long weekend at Alta Vista following our wedding in San Francisco. It was perfect for 11 guests, all of whom enjoyed the hot tub, pool, ping pong and putting green. The master bath and interior furnishings were impeccable, and I appreciate how each bedroom opens separately onto the balcony / outside. We also enjoyed the BBQ and well-equipped kitchen -- great for making big, family-style meals. Everything was a breeze (reservations, payment, directions) and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to be away from the city, close to wine country, and/or to just enjoy your own private pool and spa. It was a fantastic weekend getaway spot -- thanks!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Even Better Than Expected
Guest: Chuck
(Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 09/02/10
Review Submitted: 09/15/10
We had a large group(14 people) and had trouble finding a property which could accomidate all of us. Luckily, we found the Alta Vista property on HomeAway. Each couple had their own bedroom, which was well appointed and the beds are soft, clean and comfortable. The large pool, with diving board, was a big hit with the group. There are plenty of gathering areas for large groups including the large redwood picnic-style table on the patio with room for 14+. Placed high up on the hill overlooking Santa Rosa, the views from the wrap-around deck are spectacular. The location was nice: good local resturaunts(Syrah) and close to the Russian River Wineries. The Manager, Sheila, was very friendly and easy to deal with. The cost was very affordable, considering we housed 14 people and were able to meet and eat all together. We would highly recommend this property to anyone planning a group event, a reunion, or similar event. Even better than we expected!!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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