Location: Sonoma, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (Forty-Five Miles North of San Francisco)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: House
This house was completed in 2005 and is situated in the heart of the Carneros Region of the Sonoma Valley. The home is 3,500 square feet, with an expansive back patio and front porch. This is our family home that we rent out while we are on vacation, so it has all the bells and whistles. It is on one of the more popular bike routes and is walking distance to a local winery. There are a handful of wineries just minutes away and the town of Sonoma is just three miles away. The city of Napa, another popular wine country destination is just 15 minutes away. The home is situated on a quiet road surrounded by vineyards, and other small family farms. It is a two and a half acre lot, with no homes close by. Our neighbors include horses, sheep, cows and goats. We also have horses,sheep,chickens and llamas. Yes, the roosters do crow in the morning, so we will provide ear plugs. Our home offers a unique country experience, while you enjoy all the wine country has to offer. We have organic flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and an organic orchard. Our chickens are free range and lay delicious eggs. Our guests are welcome to help themselves to the flowers, eggs, veggies, herbs, and fruit. You could prepare a feast without leaving the house. We have children ourselves, so our home is very kid friendly. We also have outdoor dog runs and you could even bring your horses.
Dana from Corte Madera writes "What a great house! We stayed here with our daughter who loved the horses, swing set, collecting eggs for breakfast, and picking herbs too. It is a quick drive to the square, Napa, and local wineries. We took a beautiful morning walk along the vineyards -- a very peaceful place. We look forward to staying here again!"
Lynn from Groveland California writes" This home is a ranchette just outside of town and provides a bit of the farm experience. This home is beautiful, spacious and very well decorated. Perfectly located and convenient to a really neat area of California. We are planning to come back next year."
Please see Sonoma Valley Visitors Center for local events. Also, Homewood Winery and Fremont Diner are within walking distance.
Happenings at the farm:
January- Lambs are born. The garden has broccoli, chard, and kale.
February- Fruit trees in bloom, lambs in the fields.
March- Mustard in the vineyards and chicks begin to hatch.
April- Spring garden goes in. Lettuce and peas in the garden. Hens begin to lay large quantities.Heritage turkey poults arrive.
May- Turkeys leave the barn to their outdoor digs. Early crops begin to mature.
June- Squash, lettuce, beans, basil, and herbs are ready to harvest.
July- Early tomatoes, beans, beets, celery, carrots, potatoes are ready to harvest. Hens continue to lay. The Sonoma home town 4th of July parade is adorable and entertaining.
August- Garden is pumping veggies and herbs- corn and eggplant are finally ready. Fruit is producing as well.
September- Hertige turkeys are lovely with their large tail feathers and silly antics. Garden continues to flourish.
October- Lovely fall colors grace the vineyards and orchards. The summer garden wanes and the winter garden goes in. The weather is usually fabulous and the valley is ablaze with color.
November- Fall colors continue and the hens slow down. Persimons, pomegranates, and apples are still waiting to be picked.
December-Hens take a break, vine shed their leaves, and everything rests, waiting to begin the cycle again.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : 100%cotton high thread count sheets and linens. Egyptian cotton towels.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove : outdoor antique wood stove and cooktop
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed : Two single beds
- Convertible Bed : queen size with memory foam mattress
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : TIVO in master bedroom
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool : Three by sixteen foot dough boy for cooling off
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Six burner Viking range- double ovens- granite counters, custom cabinets
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Extremely well-stocked; Kitchen-Aid Mixer, Cuisanart Food Processor, two juicers, toaster, griddle, Vita Mix Blender
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Built in outdoor BBQ and sink
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Outdoor music and dinner seating for fifteen, fountain, hot tub. Gazeebo with grape vines and wisteria. Out door furniture is mostly teak with some wrought iron. Bocce ball and volleyball available as well. There is a swing set and 16' by 3' dough boy pool for kids. Over 1,000 square feet of patio.
- Balcony : Telescope available for viewing stars- no city lights to detract viewing
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Views of hills and vineyards An hour's drive to Muir Woods National Park and Armstrong Redwoods
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Inquire about use for small weddings and events
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Horses, dogs and cats are welcome.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : There are two small steps out front, but the inside is all tile and hardwood with wide hallways and ample space for a wheelchair.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Twenty five
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$650/night
$500 security deposit
$150 cleaning fee
$100 pet deposit
Twenty percent discount when booking a week at a time
Checks,credit cards or money orders accepted
No minimum stay required
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
My husband Rich is a retired police officer, our daughter is 11 years old and very involved in 4-H, and I am an elementary school teacher. We moved to Sonoma 12 years ago to be closer to family. We love the area and the people. There is never a dull moment and we are very close to San Francisco if you want something more. We enjoy our animals and gardens, and grow /produce a large portion of what we eat.
Why the Owner Chose Sonoma
We decided to start renting our house out during the summer, because I am off and we travel a lot. We camp often, and also do home exchanges and enjoy seeing different parts of the world.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The peace and quiet. We are off the beaten path, so we get very little traffic. It is a great place to unwind and relax. This home really lends itself to indoor/outdoor living. Picking broccoli one minute and eating it ten minutes later is pretty cool. People say our eggs are the best they have ever had. We walk, ride our horses and bikes all around the neighborhood. It is very calming here. It is well located for trips to both Napa (fifteen minutes) and Sonoma (ten minutes).
Property Photos
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- back patio - Pet Friendly Sonoma Farm House
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- Front of house - Pet Friendly Sonoma Farm House
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- Dining room - Pet Friendly Sonoma Farm House
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- Upstairs bedroom
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- Kitchen
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- Guest Bathroom
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- Living Room Fireplace
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- Rear Patio View
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- Upstairs Bathroom
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- Backyeard arbor with grapes and wisteria.
Traveler Reviews (3)
Kelly from the Bay Area
Guest: Kelly
(Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11
Review Submitted: 11/12/11
We had the most wonderful time at the Pharo Family Farm, it is an authentic Western home which we highly recommend for groups wanting a true Northern California experience. The spacious home is spotless, very comfortable and filled with thoughtful touches like warm lap blankets, comfy pillows, luxury soaps, gourmet coffee and a refrigerator filled with their own farm fresh eggs! There was something for everyone: animals and plenty of play areas to delight the kiddies, fire pit, fountain, grill, hot tub and beautiful scenery to enjoy as you sip a glass of wine or enjoy a group meal under the wisteria awning. We were a group of extended family attending a wedding, Pharo Farms was the perfect setting for us. We will be back! Thank you Eileen and Rich!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Wonderful place to stay in Sonoma! All you Napa to Sonoma Half Marathoners, take note!
Guest: Betsy
(Houston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/14/11
Review Submitted: 07/26/11
My husband, 3 friends, my daughter and her husband, along with our two grandkids, a two-year old boy and a four-year old girl stayed at Pharo Pharms and we had a wonderful time. Our grandchildren loved all the animals and Eileen was so patient - letting them feed the chickens, horses, sheep and llamas. And they gathered eggs twice a day. The black cat, Inky, followed the grandkids everywhere, playing with them and being so sweet. We used herbs and squash (the only vegetable in at the time) from the garden everyday. The hens laid about 20 eggs each day and we managed to eat them all! We came from Houston to run the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon and found this location ideal. The house is located right on the route between miles 7 and 8 and lots of our group stopped in to use the facilities during the run. Other supporters with us just stepped out the door to cheer us on. We hosted a breakfast of fresh eggs for 18 runners on the Saturday before the run and we sat outside under the arbor and on the patio enjoying the cool weather and sunshine. Our grandkids brought small bikes to ride and spent hours on the terrace riding and playing in the fountain. We used the hot tub a couple of times, but the pool was too cold for us Texans! Homewood Winery is just .4 mile around the corner - easy to walk to - with free tastings and friendly folks. Eileen and Rich were around if we needed them. This is truly their own home, with lots of Eileen's collections around and beautiful antiques. We used the gas grill a couple of times and went into Napa and to St. Helena (Cindi's Place) to eat. I prefer Sonoma's town square to Napa's - it seems more authentic to me - so we spent several hours there, too. Pharo Pharms is a great place to call your home-away-from-home for any length of time. We loved it!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.
We had a the best time
Guest: Bill
(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/14/11
Review Submitted: 07/22/11
My wife and stayed at your home recently with some of our friends. We had the best time. Your house has plenty of room. It’s eloquent and comfortable. We also had fun collecting eggs from the chickens and walking along the vineyards. The weather was great and there was plenty to do and see. It was hard to leave and go home.
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