Vacation Rentals by Owner

A Dream House!

Guest: Kaamna (United States)
Date of Stay: 04/27/12 Review Submitted: 05/08/12

We went to Sobre Vista for my husband's birthday with four other families. We could not have had a better time. The house was gorgeous - spacious, with a lot of character (we loved "the great room"), comfortable and stocked with everything you could need from extra sheets to games to mattresses. Since we had a bunch of kids, the family room with the pool table, piano and tv came in very handy when we wanted to get some adult time on the other side of the house. The tennis court is gorgeous, and its location right near the pool meant that you could cool off as soon as you were done. Sufia, the property manager, was very helpful and available at any time when we needed her. There is a Safeway and Whole Foods close by in case you need to stock up but other than that, no need to leave the property. The kitchen is a bit dated but has everything you need and 2 dishwashers and coffee machines. We stayed 2 nights and it still wasn't enough to enjoy every nook of the house. Highly recommend it. My only gripe is that it's not available for my birthday coming up! This is my go-to house for groups in Sonoma!

Owner response:Glad you had a good styay...welcome back soon, Scott

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Guest: Scott L Robertson
Date of Stay: 12/10/10 Review Submitted: 12/10/10

We have updated and changed our overnight and rate policies. In Sonoma County recently changed vacation home regulations have tightened up on larger functions and gatherings leading to limitations on guest uses while renting vacation properties. NEW RATES for the 2011 season are as follows: FREE Fourth Night is at no charge throughout the year. $1950 for Friday/Saturday. $1350 weekdays. Children three and under do not add to the overall guest limitations. 14 adults overnight...and six additional (non-overnight) guests to share in your activities while on the estate. See you soon. Scott

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Sobre Vista May 2010

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/19/10

The home was better than described. We had a great time. Very clean. Our only regret was that we didn't realize until the last day that there all kinds of toys in the garage. We would have loved playing croquet on the huge lawn. We be back.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Chris212 (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 01/28/10 Review Submitted: 01/28/10

My family (8 adults; 6 kids) stayed here over Christmas 2009 it was perfect! The house, grounds and furnishings are absolutely astounding! Truly one of the nicest places I've ever stayed. Scott (the owner) is very accomodating and professional -- much appreciated and we will be back in Summer 2010!

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Guest: Scott Robertson, owner
Date of Stay: 09/03/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/09

I cannot post another link here but if you type the following without spaces you can see many more wonderful pictures to help you decide on planning your next vacation or gathering at our estate: "sobre vista resort dot com"

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Guest: Scott Robertson, owner
Date of Stay: 09/03/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/09

If only there were a way for me to help you view the surrounding 14 acres beyond the estate's front entry gates. A truly remarkable, in my view the finest, neighborhood in the Sonoma Valley. Just on the other side of our gates is a one acre former vineyard and fountain and just beyond the original Spreckles Estate main residence. Nearby is the original and very grand pool house and beautiful San Simeon style estate swimming pool. On your stroll you can also view the former formal gardens and elaborate centuries old fountains and grand staircases. At the turn of the last century over 60 full time gardeners assisted Alma Speckles create a heaven on earth. Much of it is still here. You should be too.

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Guest: Drew Passaglia (Chicago, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 09/02/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/09

Our twelve day stay at Sobre Vista Estate was phenomenal!!! Our daughters wedding became a four day extravaganza because of the estate. The rooms and linens made sleeping a delight with the cool night air and the warm down comforters. Because of the interior size, we never felt crowded although we had all seven bed rooms filled. We used all the outdoor facilities, tennis, volley ball horse shoes, croquet, swimming pool and hot tub. And at night the indoor pool table and ping pong room. The gourmet kitchen provided our family cooks plenty of opportunity to display their expertise.We had deer in the front yard in the morning which gave us a real feeling of nature. Scott and Sufia, the manager, went above and beyond to make sure that we were comfortable and addressed any and all our out of town concerns. We have stayed at many private home vacation rentals, but by far this was the best ever. Thanks again Scott and Sufia for making our wedding/vacation more memorable

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Wonderful Retreat

Guest: Weddingmom (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/10/09 Review Submitted: 03/26/10

We were in Sonoma for our son's wedding in June. After much research, we decided on Sobre Vista for our large group - and it was a GREAT decision! Everything was perfect, and all the facilities were superior. All the amenities were used - swimming pool, tennis courts, horshoe court, outdoor dining areas. It made the whole weekend even more special. Scott, the owner, couldn't have been accommodating. Hopefully, we will be back!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Ann25 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/21/09 Review Submitted: 04/21/09

We had another wonderful "Girls' Annual" at Sobre Vista; we're booking again for next year!!! The jacuzzi and pool were wonderful, and the grounds were beautiful with all the spring blooms. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to next year's stay. Thanks, Scott. P.S. - The Wi-Fi this year was a great additional amenity!!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/20/09 Review Submitted: 04/20/09

Thanks for a great weekend at the Sobre Vista estate. The house is incredible and the pictures barely do it justice. The grounds were perfect for a reunion and the house was stocked with anything we could possibly need. The whole rental process was a breeze. We would come back anytime.

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Guest: Scott Robertson--owner
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/31/09

We appreciate all of your nice comments and thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings about your stay at the estate...you are all welcome back anytime. And as many of you have noted...make it an annual! It is our pleasure to make the Sobre Vista Resort available for celebration and vacation with friends and family. Please note also our updated website and pictures at...Sobre Vista Resort, dot com. See you soon, Scott

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Guest: Shirley12 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/11/09 Review Submitted: 03/11/09

Scott, I can't thank you enough - the house is AMAZING! Everyone from our group wants to make the weekend we spent there an annual trip! We will definitely be back to enjoy all the amenities the property has to offer. Thank you, thank you!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/18/09 Review Submitted: 02/18/09

We had an amazing weekend here with friends for a big birthday celebration. Everything about the place was fantastic! The big kitchen, huge dining table, lovely bedrooms and bathrooms, hot tub, tennis court, pool, picnic table, lawn, pool table, ipod docks, we used them all! Location near the wineries and not too far from SF was a huge bonus, too. Scott and his staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. We'll definitely be back - can't wait!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/27/09 Review Submitted: 01/27/09

Wow…what an amazing experience we had staying at the Sobre Vista Estate. We got married in Sonoma, and stayed at the Estate with our wedding party for the weekend. The place is just stunning, inside and out. It is the ideal place for a private, intimate gathering. It is the perfect backdrop for both elegant dinners, and casual poolside barbeques (We did both). There is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Some favorites among our guests and us include: the amply equipped kitchen, the enormous fireplace, the unique artwork, the game room with billiards, the baby grand piano, the cozy couches & flat screen television (perfect for our sports fans!). And that is just inside! There was never a dull moment the entire weekend. We spent our days outside: swimming, relaxing in the Jacuzzi, playing tennis, volleyball, horseshoes, croquet, and my personal favorite; lounging poolside with a tall cool drink in hand. All I can say is the pictures on the website, although beautiful, do not do it justice. The Estate is truly grandiose. It was like staying at our own private resort. We never wanted to leave!In addition, Scott Robertson and his staff helped make our time there the beautiful dream that it was. From the beginning of our interactions with Scott we were so impressed by and thankful for his professionalism, finesse, and attention to detail. He and his staff far exceeded our expectations, as did the Estate. Scott, we cannot thank-you enough! We highly recommend a vacation at the Sobre Vista Estate!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/17/08 Review Submitted: 12/17/08

Wow…what an amazing experience we had staying at the Sobre Vista Estate. We got married in Sonoma, and stayed at the Estate with our wedding party for the weekend. The place is just stunning, inside and out. It is the ideal place for a private, intimate gathering. It is the perfect backdrop for both elegant dinners, and casual poolside barbeques (We did both). There is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Some favorites among our guests and us include: the amply equipped kitchen, the enormous fireplace, the unique artwork, the game room with billiards, the baby grand piano, the cozy couches & flat screen television (perfect for our sports fans!). And that is just inside! There was never a dull moment the entire weekend. We spent our days outside: swimming, relaxing in the Jacuzzi, playing tennis, volleyball, horseshoes, croquet, and my personal favorite; lounging poolside with a tall cool drink in hand. All I can say is the pictures on the website, although beautiful, do not do it justice. The Estate is truly grandiose. It was like staying at our own private resort. We never wanted to leave!In addition, Scott Robertson and his staff helped make our time there the beautiful dream that it was. From the beginning of our interactions with Scott we were so impressed by and thankful for his professionalism, finesse, and attention to detail. He and his staff far exceeded our expectations, as did the Estate. Scott, we cannot thank-you enough! We highly recommend a vacation at the Sobre Vista Estate!

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Guest: Pam30 (SF, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/01/08

We have stayed at this lovely home twice in the last couple years and have thoroughly enjoyed both visits. The property is HUGE, with plenty of activities for everyone - pool, tennis, lawn for bocce or croquet, TV and video equipment. . . It is also very close to Glen Ellen, Jack London State Park and Sonoma town square. Perfect for big family events or celebrations, or just for a big group of friends.

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Guest: jKarie W. (Fort Collins, CO, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/11/08 Review Submitted: 11/11/08

Sobre Vista is an incredible, secluded property with terrific amenities. The web site undersells the property. For those who like to cook, the kitchen is set up as a catering kitchen, with service, glasses, etc. to host a large party. We had 6 chefs at a time in the kitchen with no running into each other at all. There are two dishwashers, two cooktops, and an additional refrigerator in the laundry room, which was handy for keeping drinks cool. We had 12 people on the property and we had to use cell phones to keep in touch with each other. The property was still being renovated in October of '08, so one 1/2 bathroom was not available and there was no internet access of any kind at that time. The property manager met us ontime to let us into the gated property and was helpful and available for questions during our stay. Linens and robes in every room -- all of spa quality. We're a picky group, and this exceeded our expectations. We plan to stay again!

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Guest: Don Dennehy (Millbrae, Ca. 94030)
Date of Stay: 11/11/08 Review Submitted: 11/11/08

My family had the best timewhen we stayed at your guest house. We have a lot of smaller grand children. The pool, tennis court, horse shoe pit and all of the other amenities kept every one happy for three days. We had a chance to go out to dinner in a nice restaurant but chose to stay and cook at the house with all of our family.. We loved our stay and have recommended it to a lot of our friends. We had a totally great time.. Thank you , Don & Bev Dennehy

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Guest: Sara Webb (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 11/11/08 Review Submitted: 11/11/08

Everythign was wonderful. The house was big enough for everyone we had and allowed for some quiet time as well as coming together for a big dinner. Hot tub was great, tennis and volley ball were also a great time! Would reccomend this place to anyone!

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Guest: Scott
Date of Stay: 08/19/08 Review Submitted: 08/18/08

We just started in late July marketing the estate for the 2008 season...so, not many opportunities to hear comments from recent guests. You will love the property and be very pleased with your decision to visit Sobre Vista....promise.

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