Vacation Rentals by Owner

Beautiful Villa

Guest: Jackie (Port Ewen, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

My Husband and I planned a trip to drive the coast and Villa Sonoma was our first stop. John and Larry have thought of everything.....beautifully furnished and equipped!! Great location for the Sonoma wine region.After our days of hitting the wine trail we looked forward to stopping at Olivers and heading "home" to relax. We truly enjoyed hanging out on the back porch. Hope to come back soon!

Owner response:Thank you Jackie, we're glad you had a wonderful time! Sonoma County is a great starting point for a drive down the California Coast, it is an amazing drive! Let us know when your plans bring you back West.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our favorite VRBO rental

Guest: Linda (Wallingford PA)
Date of Stay: 09/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/06/11

This townhouse was wonderful! Thanks to John and Larry, it was like a home away from home. The photos do not even do it justice. The home was immaculate! The kitchen was stocked with everything you could possibly need or want. I cannot even begin to list all the thoughtful touches, John and Larry have added to provide their guests with the most pleasurable visit. Out of all the homes we have rented on VRBO in this country and Europe, this was without a doubt our favorite! The location was central to everything we planned to visit. Be sure to check out their recommendations for wineries, and other places to visit on their site; it is great! Thank you John and Larry, your beautiful home was a added bonus to our fabulous vacation! Linda and Tony

Owner response:Linda & Tony you are very welcome! We're glad you had a wonderful time and were able to experience the wineries and all the sites of Sonoma County. We appreciate your kind comments and hope we will have the opportunity for you to visit again. Warmest regards, John & Larry

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

Hotel experience with all the comforts of home

Guest: Diann and Don (Chadds Ford, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/04/11

Have always been a Ritz Carlton kind of girl...will always be. Staying at Villa Sonoma was like staying at a 5 star hotel but with all the comforts of home. We found nothing but the best...from the beds (loved the triple sheeting), to the linens, to the custom closet, to the beautiful master bath, to the well stocked kitchen, to the welcome bottle of wine, to the picnic basket with everything you could possibly need (and I mean everything!). As I mentioned, I love luxury but cleanness is first and foremost and VillaSonoma passed the white glove test. Thank you John and Larry for paying so much attention to detail and sharing your beautiful town home with us. Thanks also for providing such a great information packet...loved your winery suggestions...my favorite was Chateau St. Jean. As they say at the Ritz,"my pleasure".......well it was our pleasure to stay at VillaSonoma.

Owner response:Wow Diann, thank you for the glowing review! We enjoy Villa Sonoma and providing a luxury type experience for our guests (and ourselves when we are there). It's kind of fun to spoil others too. We are so glad all of you had a great time and that you were able to take advantage of so many great wineries in Sonoma County. It is a great place to come for a visit and to indulge yourselves! Certainly the pleasure was ours! Let us know when your travel plans bring you back this way.

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Awesome townhouse!

Guest: Janet (Arlington VA )
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11

Wow; this place really knocked our socks off. Great location for enjoying beautiful Sonoma County. The home is as clean as a whistle, extremely comfortable and well decorated with many "extras" such as special soaps, "buy by the drink refreshments", fully stocked paper goods, great grill, wonderful porches, DVD collection, and board games. We have recommended this home to all our friends and we can't wait to return!

Owner response:Thank you Janet, we're glad all of you had a great time at Villa Sonoma! I'm sure your family enjoyed having you close by for the week. Let us know when you are visiting again!

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

So much to do...so little time...

Guest: Lori (Gloucester, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 07/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

We very much enjoyed our stay at Villa Sonoma. We were extremely pleased with the cleanliness of the unit and all the extra touches you provided. Your photos don't do it justice. It was truly a warm and inviting haven that made the perfect home base for all our excursions. Cotati is a charming town and was the ideal location from which to explore the beautiful landscape, amazing wines, and gustatory delights of southern Sonoma County. With so many fabulous wineries, we would be hard-pressed to name a favorite, but our discovery of Bartholomew Park Winery was a delightful surprise. We enjoyed amazingly delicious meals at several restaurants, including Underwood in Graton, Graffiti in Petaluma, the French Garden in Sebastapol, and the Sunflower Cafe in Sonoma. Finishing our week with the Segway tour of Sonoma was a real hit! Our only regret is that our four-day stay was too short—and we were too busy—to truly take advantage of all the wonderful amenities your lovely townhouse offered. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Villa Sonoma to friends, and we’ll surely be in touch should we find ourselves traveling to God’s country again. Thank you for all you did to make our vacation such a pleasant one.

Owner response:Thank you Lori,sounds like you are in love with Sonoma County like we are! I'm glad you were able to take advantage of the location of the townhouse and get to see all the different wine appellations. Come back soon!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fantastic Place

Guest: nancy Baldwin1 (Bellingham Washington)
Date of Stay: 06/07/11 Review Submitted: 06/25/11

We loved every moment in this great townhouse!! It is beautifully furnished and lacked for nothing. The kitchen was very well equipped with top of the line dishes, and pots and pans. The beds were so comfortable that you hated to get up in the morning. The location was perfect. We went a different direction each day and getting on to 101 was so easy. If you are looking for a wonderful place to rent while you tour the wine country this is it!!! John was great to deal with and provided excellent information about the area. Nancy and Vern

Owner response:Thank you Nancy & Vern, sounds like you were able to get out and explore the different wine tasting regions of Sonoma County. We enjoy that also, a different direction everyday. What a great trip! Enjoy the rest of your summer and let us know when your plans bring you back this way.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

So Warm & Inviting

Guest: Joan (Montgomery, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/16/11 Review Submitted: 05/25/11

From the minute we opened the front door we felt welcomed. The townhouse was even nicer than the pictures and so well equipped, we didn't want for anything. It is impeccably furnished and quiet, too, despite being in a small complex. It was conveniently located to the many wineries that we had the pleasure of exploring both in the Sonoma and Napa Valleys. John provided us with a professional packet of information that proved so helpful with winery and restaurant recommendations. Thank you, John and Larry, for opening your townhouse for all to enjoy. The bottle of wine along with the almonds were a special treat. We will definitely recommend this to our friends and will return again if we are ever in the area..

Owner response:Thank you Joan, we're glad you enjoyed the warmth and relaxation of Villa Sonoma, along with the wonderful wineries of Sonoma & Napa counties. Let us know when you are ready to return!

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

Best Place to stay in Sonoma Valley

Guest: Maria and Friends (Minneapolis)
Date of Stay: 05/12/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

John and Larry, We had a blast. We cooked 2 gourmet dinners. Cooking in your kitchen was a pleasure. My husband promised to buy me the 12 piece Anolon cookware set ;-) The beds were very comfy as well. It was my first time sleeping well in a new place. Also we hit the jackpot with the weather. Our friends were in heaven as well. You have thought of every little thing, and believe me it was noticed and appreciated. I am telling all our friends to check you out when planning a drip to wine country. Did I mentioned that the bottle of Chateau St. Jean was exactly what we needed after the long flight from Minneapolis. Once again thank you for opening your home for us. We loved any moment of it. Maria and Friends

Owner response:We're glad you and your friends had a great time Maria. You did get some perfect weather too. We love cooking and are glad you were able to do some serious cooking while you visited. Let us know when you are planning your next get-away to Sonoma County.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beyond Our Expectations

Guest: Kent & May (Ossining NY)
Date of Stay: 04/19/11 Review Submitted: 05/18/11

From the time we stepped into the house to when we left, we were awed by the beauty of the house and the details in decor. The amenities provided were beyond our expectations, from a welcoming bottle of wine to beverages in the fridge and wine fridge (on an honor pay use plan), to the many spa products in the baths. We were well pampered. The kitchen was stocked with the best equipment to cook with and we were so pleased John and Larry thought of everything a guest would need to use (especially gadgets in the kitchen). The house was well stocked with basics and extras. We were provided with wine country info and maps and were happy with the convenience of the location of the house to the vineyards. The wine country theme and cozy decor made us feel so comfortable as we lounged on the sofas and slept well in the nice firm beds. We truly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this townhome when visiting the wine country. We certainly plan to return in the future.

Owner response:Thank you Kent for visiting Villa Sonoma Townhouse! We're glad you enjoyed your visit and all the little extras. We enjoying pampering our guests. Let us know if you return to visit the wine country.

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Home away from home.

Guest: Maria (NYC)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

Visiting wine country and staying at the Sonoma Country Townhouse will go down as one of our best vacations to date. Also our first family vacation-we had our 4 month old baby with us. The Townhouse is beautifully decorated and super clean. We had never rented a vacation place before but this was a wonderful experience. The owners have thought of all the details and comforts of home. The townhouse is in an excellent location. Each day it was a pleasure to come back "home". We were very sad to leave! P.S Everything people write about the beds are true! So comfy, you will not want to get up in the morning.

Owner response:Maria, we're so glad you and your family had a great time at Villa Sonoma! Let us know when you are able to return. We visited Geyser Peak Winery this weekend and they told us you stoped by, Cynthia really enjoyed meeting you. Enjoy the rest of your summer! John & Larry

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Getaway Location

Guest: Guests from Golden, CO (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 04/22/10 Review Submitted: 04/30/10

The townhome is beautiful and the bed indescribably comfortable. The home has many unexpected amenities and the location is perfect for visiting many wine country and coastal offerings. We loved Oliver's grocery and appreciated the many great excursion and dining suggestions provided by our hosts. We have rented several VRBO properties over the past ten years and this is one of the best. John & Larry, thank you so much for sharing your lovely property with us during our visit in the bay area. Cheryl & Jim

Owner response:Cheryl & Jim, thank you for the kind words! Those beds are pretty great aren't they. We are glad you had a wonderful time at Villa Sonoma and hope you are able to return! John & Larry

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing.

Wonderful Townhouse

Guest: Jude & Tim (Roseville Ca)
Date of Stay: 04/19/10 Review Submitted: 04/22/10

What a GREAT place to stay!!!!Near everything,wine country,shopping,golf.This townhouse is beautiful every detail is in place from top to bottom Loved the spa products in the bath Would stay again thats for SURE!!!

Owner response:Thank you Judy & Tim, we're glad you had a great time and were able to take advantage of so many things Sonoma County has to offer! Let us know when you want to visit again!

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Guest: Carol Morel (Costa Mesa, California)
Date of Stay: 02/22/10 Review Submitted: 02/22/10

John and Larry, What a lovely home you have! We were so comfortable with all the extras you provided. It was spotless and we loved the beds. Thank you so much! Carol Morel and family

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Most Well-Stocked, Clean, and Welcoming Townhome!

Guest: Tamara and Jon (Anchorage, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 12/22/09 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

We have rented a handful of homes over the past few years, and this rental experience pleased us the most. The listing photos accurately reflect the rental's appearance and amenities. The hospitality was second to none. We were welcomed with a bottle of wine and Christmas stockings filled with chocolates on the kitchen counter. Although it wasn't as large as some others we have stayed in, it was by far, the cleanest, most-welcoming, well-decorated and well-stocked home with everything you could imagine needing (i-pod docking station, dvds, dinnerware, glassware, honor wine bar, numerous pots/pans and utencils for cooking, even baby spoons!). The owners have not forgotten a thing and they are very hospitable throughout the entire rental process. I wish more owners could be like these two. The open kitchen, living and dining layout is functional for small or large groups. The bathrooms were clean and stocked with plush towels, and everything else you would find in a high-end hotel. The beds were also extremely plush with the master bedroom king size bed especially comfortable. We grilled outside even though it was Dec. and hope to come back to stay again in warmer weather and utilize the lovely outdoor patio!

Owner response:We're glad you enjoyed the Holidays at Villa Sonoma! Hope you are able to return and enjoy summer in Wine Country.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/15/09 Review Submitted: 12/15/09

Thank you John & Larry for the great stay at the Villa Sonoma Townhouse and the good winery recommendations. This was one of the best places we stayed in. Beautiful and clean room, nice and absolutely beautiful townhouse. I cannot say enough good things! Would definitely come back...

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Guest: Audrey Aukscunas (Industry, PA)
Date of Stay: 11/21/09 Review Submitted: 11/21/09

We had a wonderful time on our vacation to the wine country & San Francisco. The townhouse was beautiful & we would definitely stay there again if we come back. Thank You so much

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/15/09 Review Submitted: 10/15/09

John and Larry, What a wonderful retreat. Villa Sonoma is truly the place to stay when visiting wine country. There was no detail overlooked. We can not wait to return and we would not think of staying anywhere else. Salute, Kimberly and Tom

Owner response:Thank you Kimberly & Tom, we appreciate your comments and are very glad you enjoyed Villa Sonoma Townhouse! Come again.

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Guest: Tom DeSanto (Cleveland, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/15/09 Review Submitted: 10/15/09

Townhouse is absolutley beautiful. It was like staying at a 5 star hotel - Master bathroom is spa like . The Townhouse is decorated beautifully !! We would love to stay there again

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Guest: Donna Massey (Flagstaff, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 08/29/09 Review Submitted: 08/29/09

My daughter, 14 month old grandaughter and I recently had the pleasure of staying in the Villa Sonoma townhouse for 8 days. Everything about our stay was wonderful, the home was furnished with everything we could possibly need including many extras. It was very clean, quiet, well furnished and well decorated. It was big enough to have the family in the area over for visiting and dinners. The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms were also very nice. It was also located close to all the places we wanted to go visit, the beaches, redwood forest, the vineyards, and San Francisco. I would not hesitate to recommend this Townhouse to anyone who is staying in the area. We will definitely recommend it to all our friends in Arizona.

Owner response:Hi Donna, we're glad everything worked out so well for you and your family! Please come visit the townhouse again.

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Guest: Marilyn Smith2 (-)
Date of Stay: 06/26/09 Review Submitted: 06/26/09

Thank you for allowing other's to share your beautiful townhome in wonderful Sonoma County. The amenities in your townhome made our visit that much more enjoyable. We look forward to a return trip in the near future.

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Guest: R&R (Idaho)
Date of Stay: 06/02/09 Review Submitted: 06/02/09

Wow! The Villa Sonoma exceeded our expections! We enjoyed our stay in the quiet townhouse. From the moment we stepped onto the welcoming front porch we knew we were in for a great experience. The townhouse was tastefully decorated, sparkling clean, and had all the necessary amenities. The beds were the most comfortable beds we've ever experienced! Thanks for your professional touch on every aspect of our reservation. We will definately consider the Villa Sonoma when our travels find us back near Sonoma. Thanks for the wonderful hosiptality!

Owner response:We're glad you liked the beds Theresa, we love them too!! Come stay at Villa Sonoma the next time you are in Sonoma County!

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Guest: Betty10 (Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 03/24/09 Review Submitted: 03/24/09

Not only is this a comfortable and relaxing vacation home while visiting the wine country, the owners know all the special little details to make you feel at home. This is one of my favorite annual vacation spots!

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Guest: Alicia8 (Indianapolis In)
Date of Stay: 02/19/09 Review Submitted: 02/19/09

This is a beautiful property! We stayed with friends of the owners and it was absolutely charming! Very well decorated and accomodating! You will love it!

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Guest: Jamee (Dublin, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/19/09 Review Submitted: 02/19/09

This is a fabulous home in a quiet neighborhood. The house is immaculate and beautiful - inside and out. Well decorated, too. An excellent place to be if you want to get away.

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