Location: Geyserville, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (The house is 30 minute drive to the town of Healdsburg) View Map
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 6.5 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: House
Secluded 8,000 square foot is constructed from straw bales in the classic Italian manner with stucco on the exterior and all plaster walls on the inside. The house is up a country road nestled amongst the oaks on a little less than 100 acres with sweeping views down the Alexander Valley. Guests are welcome to hike & explore the property & surroundings.
The house has six bedrooms all with nine foot double doors. There are 6 marble bathrooms with thick organic Turkish bath sheets and a powder room donning an ancient sink from a Hamam in Istanbul. The entrance is graced by a cobble stone vestibule that enters a classic Palladian rotunda with views down the valley and coastal hills.
The Master suite has a private balcony and a large, elegant bathroom with a double shower and a claw foot tub. Two fireplaces grace the two separate ends of the house, the formal living room/dining room and on the other end a great room that adjoins the kitchen. The house is centered around a gourmet kitchen with white Carrera marble counters, an 8 burner Wolff stove, Sub zero refrigerator, and two dishwashers, (a Hobart industrial dishwasher).
A gracious pool glides the full length of the house is surrounded by lush grass and lavender. At the south end of the house is a stone patio for dining and a grill with views down the valley towards San Fransisco. Walking on surrounding roads can be especially pleasant in the early morning. Wild life is abundant. The restful environment is perfect for a vacation in the country.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : Each bed is prepared with fine linens that are professionally pressed & starched.
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace (2) : Two magnificent fireplaces, one grand fireplace in the living room & one beside the great room dining table provides for elegant dining.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : The second floor features three bedrooms with queen beds with fabulous views from each bed out a set of double doors.
- Twin/Single Bed (6) : Three of the bedrooms are furnished with two extra long twins in each bedroom. There are two suites on the first floor perfect for in laws on each end of the house. And one bedroom on the second floor w/ the same style twin beds.
- Entertainment
- DVD
- Video Library
- Private Pool : The house features a magnificent 60 foot pool overlooking the entire valley hidden behind a grove of old oak trees.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : This is a cooks kitchen featuring three working islands, an 8 burner Wolff stove, a Hobart dishwasher and a Jennair dishwasher as well as two sinks for easy prep while talking with friends and family that can be seated at benches in the kitchen.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : The kitchen is fulled stocked with a large cooking pot, a kitchen aid mixer, all the pots & pans, numerous platters & large bowls for entertaining.
- Refrigerator : Sub Zero double door refrigerator will fit all the food for a great week in the country.
- Dishwasher (2) : The kitchen has not one but two dish washers, one an industrial Hobart & a standard Jennair.
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : The local restaurant Zin has catered parties at the house as well as others. Owner can make recommendations upon request.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Not only is there a patio for grilling and dining the entire back yard overlooking the pool is perfect for entertaining as well.
- Balcony : There is a lovely balcony off the master bedroom looking down the valley to Mount Tamalpais.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Stunning views of the Alexander Valley and the hills beyond as well as all the way down the Sonoma Valley all the way to Mount Tamalpais.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : The entire house has wireless internet access.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed : Due to the extreme fire danger in California there is no smoking allowed inside or out.
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low (Nov 1- March 31 2012) $1300/night(3 night Minimum) $7,500 for a week
Peak (April 1-October 31 2012)$1600/night (3 night Minimum) $9,600 for a week
Thanksgiving & Christmas/New Years considered peak periods
County of Sonoma sales tax is 9% on the rental price only
Cleaning fee of $335 in advance & a $2,000 security deposit required
Three night minimum required
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Front garden outside kitchen doors & front entrance - Geyserville Vacation Home with Pool
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- Front Entrance - Geyserville Vacation Home with Pool
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- View of the back of house and the pool at dusk. - Geyserville Vacation Home with Pool
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- Relaxing poolside.
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- Fun in the sun.
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- Dining outside along pool
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- Seating & barbecue area
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- Living Room
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- Open Great Room w/ dining & seating
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- Kitchen w/island
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- Master Bedroom
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- Spacious Guest Bedroom
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- Overlooking the house from above.
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- Lovely walk in late April
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- Morning hike above house along neighboring vineyards
Traveler Reviews (21)
Exceptional home
Guest: Jim
(Indianapolis)
Date of Stay: 11/17/11
Review Submitted: 11/30/11
We had a wonderful time sharing Northern Sonoma County, which we have found to be one of the most special places on earth, with the group of friends we count as some of the most special people we know. Your house in the hills gave us a perfect place to unwind each evening and start each day. Thanks so much for sharing it with us and accommodating our requests.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect Week!!!!!!!!
Guest: mom
(Newport Beaach, California)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11
Review Submitted: 10/24/11
My family of 11 had a most marvelous week in this beautiful home....Comfort, privacy, gorgeous vistas, and 6 comfortable bedrooms with each room,with it's own bath, was spacious and cheerful...So many things to do in the area. I have traveled a great deal in my lifetime,seen alot of places, and this is par with the very best!!!!!!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Amazing European Style Villa
Guest: Kim
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 09/22/11
Review Submitted: 10/01/11
We have just returned from our stay at this amazing property and words can't describe what a great time we had! We were a group of 5 couples spending a long weekend in the beautiful California wine country and decided that retreating back to a home after touring all day was just the right touch. This home is so much nicer than the photos can show (and the photos are great!!) We each had our own bedroom/bathroom, great linens, great views, spacious bathrooms and no one felt like they were in a "kid's room". We cooked dinner in the evenings...the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. We just wished the days were longer so that we could have spent more time lounging by the pool overlooking the view. We decided as a group that our weekend would have been perfect if we had just scheduled in at least one day to stay home and enjoy the house to its fullest. We would stay here again in a heartbeat and can't recommend it highly enough.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
A perfect getaway
Guest: jaybee755
Date of Stay: 07/16/10
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
It was about a year ago now when my wife and 5 other couples, all dear friends, congregated at Casa de Campo to celebrate the 40th birthdays of several of our group. Looking at the pictures on the web site brought back a flood of overwhelmingly beautiful memories and tears welled up in my eyes. Words (and even the gorgeous pictures on the site) do not do justice to this heaven on earth. The scenic beauty and isolated peace compel you to slow down, relax and breathe deeply while taking in the panoramic view. And when you've had your fill of that you can take a dip in the inviting infinity pool. Inside the good things just keep coming. The huge gourmet kitchen is as inviting as it is useful. The central island provides a spacious working area where several can work at once festively. The bedrooms are spacious, homey and full of character. The layout of the house provides several areas to congregate without feeling crowded. This is a place kings and queens wished they had as a palace. Be careful if you go though: you will not want to leave and your heart will pine to go back ever after, as mine does.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Great family reunion in pictureque setting!
Guest: Brent and Lauren
(New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/22/11
Review Submitted: 07/20/11
Thanks so much for allowing us to share Casa de Campo with you. Your beautiful wine country home was the perfect place to bring our family together to celebrate our recent wine country wedding. For the past 30 years my grandparents owned a small winery and restaurant in the Midwest on the Ohio River and had visited the Napa Sonoma area on several occasions. With my grandfather’s passing two years ago, our visit to the wine country for this family gathering was a very special time for everyone, and your house and property was just the right setting. Everyone left with the feeling that we had just spent a long weekend in the Italian countryside, with all the conveniences of being a short distance from San Francisco. We actually prefer the Sonoma area for that reason and thoroughly enjoyed the solitude and privacy. Hope we can keep in touch and possibly arrange for a return visit – from now on when we think of the California wine country we will think of the memorable time we had with our family at Casa de Campo.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Tuscany on the West Coast - ideal for family/friend reunion
Guest: Nina
(Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11
Review Submitted: 05/14/11
Spent an amazing reunion weekend with old friends in this fabulous house on this stunning property. The whole house is decorated with exquisite taste, the rooms super spacious and comfortable (still dreaming about the sheets).. Best of all are the common rooms for getting together with friends -- kitchen/living and dining rooms....Never seen a house with such a well equipped kitchen. Was a pleasure to cook with and for our group of 12. If you can tear yourself away from the house and lap pool, there are lovely walks in the surrounding hills....and good restaurants not too far away. Would recommend most highly!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Escape
Guest: Lise
(NYC)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11
Review Submitted: 04/18/11
Coming from Manhattan, we found this house has everything our home lacks: lots of open space, 360-degree views, fresh air, no traffic, no neighbors, unmapped walks, wildflowers, a delicious lap pool, and ironed sheets that seem to be made of extremely long, smooth cotton fibers. I thought all the wine country was overrun by tourists and tacky tastings - no! This is a hideaway and very worth the extra minutes from the airport. All manageable. Nearby town is tiny and worth visiting, but you'll want to get back to the house for more reading, more relaxing, more walking.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway.
Thank you for providing the accomodations on a trip of a lifetime!
Guest: Michael
(Boston, MA USA)
Date of Stay: 11/04/10
Review Submitted: 12/10/10
Casa de Campo, I’m glad you were satisfied with the condition your wonderful home was left in. I had no doubt it would be. From the minute we all (twelve of us) walked into your home, there was no doubt in any of our minds, it would be left in a fashion that would provide us the opportunity to return. Your home is BEYOND BEAUTIFUL!! You have done a incredible job, and we all thank you so much for sharing it with us for such a great occasion. Our weekend birthday celebration could not have gone better in any regard. Our accommodations were “over the top.” Not a hiccup w/ our travel. Our restaurant visits were great (your recommendation of Barndiva for lunch was a huge hit, a 10 on a scale of 10!). Our many Vineyard/Winery visits were excellent, particularly our visit to the Jordon Vineyard who treated us like Royalty. Your recommendation of Susan and Jeff Mall (Executive Chefs from the Zin Restaurant)turned out to be more than I could have asked for. Their delicious food, outstanding presentation and personal touch (autographed cook book {Jeff’s} for a b-day present) made Mary’s birthday one she will always remember, along with the rest of us. Our final chapter brought us to Sausalito and to downtown San Fran. Mother Nature was obviously wired in on this phenomenal weekend, as she cleared the skies, and provided us the perfect backdrop for the touristy sight-seeing we wrapped up our trip with. With all the great food, wine and beer I did in fact have to keep my daily jog in place. Man, those hills are killers!! Despite my several efforts, I could not find those darn Sonoma Conda’s (several deer and other wildlife though). Yet another reason to return!! Susan, it has been a true pleasure to work with you. I cannot thank you enough for making this weekend one we will ALL treasure forever, and for making me look good (like I actually knew what I was doing!!). Very sincerely, Michael
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Heavenly Get-A-Way
Guest: Lori
(Oakland, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/15/10
Review Submitted: 09/17/10
I was tasked with finding the ultimate wine country retreat for 6 couples to celebrate 5 people turning 40 that year. I searched and searched for an entire year online for options, went to the wine country twice to look at 5 other properties in person and really felt like I had researched every 6 bedroom available in the area. Casa De Campo blew everything away. The sheer fact that every bedroom was big and beautiful with its own bathroom was so unusal. It has such a great modern villa feel that was the ultimate cool. Most other properties that said they had 6 bedrooms offered an awkward 5th and 6th bedroom. The 6 couples were blown away. I cannot even begin to count the times that people were in awe over the views, the pool, the kitchen, the garden, the décor, the bedroom, the architecture, the sheer awe of it all. We all felt so lucky to be at such a special place. We were very smart about our stay and brought everything we would need for the weekend including food, drinks, croquet, sundries etc. since it is a long trip up a windy road and not convenient to run out to pick up extra things. But once you are there you will not want to leave. We cooked fabulous meals in the gourmet kitchen and dined outside with the breathtaking views. We hired a yoga instructor and our group did yoga on the big lawn, we rented canoes and went down the Russian River and we lounged by the pool. It was an especially hot weekend and we really appreciated the owner coming up and bringing an extra umbrella for us. I did my homework and it truly paid off big time in finding the ultimate touches where all 12 adults could feel like they were in their own private 5 star hotel room but with access to a big a private resort with all their friends.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
The ultimate retreat!
Guest: kate & ross
(New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10
Review Submitted: 09/07/10
My husband and I rented the property for the week leading up to our Sonoma wedding to bring together our families and enjoy wine country. We hired a personal in-home chef and housekeeper and everyone was able to kick back, relax and enjoy their stay. We utilized every moment of the sunny pool which was large enough to swim laps. Every morning my sisters and I ran 4.5 miles down the mountain on the dirt road (great running surface) and then BACK UP, it was the ultimate workout. Our stay was a true escape: lavender permeates the air surrounding the home; apple, raspberry, lime and numerous other plants are in abundance; packs of coyotes howled at the moon running around the mountainside in the middle of the night. Downtown Geyserville is very charming and nearby vineyards abound. We hope to return to this area again and again. Shannon was a lovely hostess and assisted us to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We are extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to stay here.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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